Click dates in Bold for More Information UNDER CONSTRUCTION Sun, Dec. 1 PreK-6th Gr. CLOSED Tues, Dec. 3 7th-12th Gr. 6-6:30pm Pizza; 6:30-8pm Classes; LEADERSHIP NIGHT Sun, Jan. 5 3rd-6th Gr. Hebrew Bootcamp Jan 5-Feb 9 Jan 7: 7th grade parent/child programs Jan 14 michael Koplow Jan 13 – Machane and Kayitz registration opens Tues, […]
VaYeishev Gen. 37:1 – 40:23 Rabbi Gary Pokras Last month our synagogue had the opportunity to participate in Yom Rabin, which is the anniversary of the assassination of Israeli Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin. What does one do on this day? Argue with each other. Yitzhak Rabin, who was seeking a real peace with Palestinians, was […]
TBA Tribune – December 2024
VaYishlach Gen. 32:4 – 36:43 By Rabbi Gary Pokras This week’s parasha contains one of the most enigmatic moments in Torah. Jacob, having finally escaped with his family from the manipulation and oppression of his uncle Laban discovers that his twin brother Esau is on his way with four hundred armed men, presumably to extract […]
Click the Icon or Text Below for More Information Tues. Dec. 310:30 AM 10 Trials of Abraham Tues. Dec. 37:30 PM JBC Book Talk via Zoom Only Fri. Dec. 66:30 PM Honoring Gimel/3rd Grade with Special Camp-Themed Oneg Sat. Dec. 75 PM Grown and Flown Private Event at Windridge Vineyards Sun. Dec. 8Starting at 1 […]
VaYeitzei Gen. 28:10 – 32 By Rabbi Gary Pokras Jacob has been all about Jacob. Wrestling with his brother Esau in their mother’s womb, he got his name Ya’akov (heel) because he grasped onto Esau’s heel, trying (and failing) to prevent Esau from becoming the first-born son and receiving the benefits thereof. And Jacob was […]
Click dates in Bold for More Information Sun, Dec. 1 PreK-6th Gr. CLOSED Tues, Dec. 3 7th-12th Gr. 6-6:30pm Pizza; 6:30-8pm Classes; LEADERSHIP NIGHT Fri, Dec. 6 6:30-7:30pm 3rd Gr. Honored; All Families Welcome. Followed by Special Camp-Themed Oneg. Sun, Dec. 8 9:30am-12:30pm PreK-6th Gr. Tues, Dec. 10 7th-12th Gr. 6-6:30pm Optional Pizza Dinner 6:30-8pm […]
V’Zot HaBerachah Deuteronomy 33:1–34:12 By Jen Smith In V’Zot HaBerachah, the final portion of the Torah, we find Moses giving his farewell address, offering blessings to each of the tribes of Israel. It’s a poignant moment evoking a mix of endings and new beginnings. It feels like Moses is the parent waving goodbye as his […]
