Ki Tavo: The Power of Gratitude and Responsibility By Jen Smith, Guest Torah Blogger This week’s Torah portion, Ki Tavo, opens with a profound mitzvah – the bikkurim – the first fruits. After the Israelites enter the Promised Land, they are commanded to bring the first fruits of their harvest to the Temple, presenting them […]
Ki Tetze Deut. 21:10–25:19 By Jen Smith, Guest Torah Blogger In this week’s Parshat Ki Tetze, Moses continues his marathon farewell speech. Imagine Moses, the ultimate motivational speaker, standing before the Israelites as he delivers one last dose of wisdom before they cross into the Promised Land. I imagine Moses may have been much like […]
Parashat Shoftim Deuteronomy 16:18–21:9 By Jen Smith, Guest Torah Blogger In this week’s Torah portion, Shoftim, we encounter a central commandment: Tzedek, tzedek tirdof – Justice, justice, shall you pursue. (Deut. 16:20) There is no doubt that the value pursuing justice is the cornerstone to the Torah’s vision of how to build and sustain a moral […]
Click the Icon or Text Below for More InformationSeptember 2024 Tues. Sept. 3 10:30 AM Live and Learn presented via Zoom Fri. Sept. 66:30 PM Camp Themed Shabbat Service – Great for Families Sun. Sept. 8 2-4 PM Enjoy a DJ, bounce houses, face painters, arts and crafts, and sweet treats all for FREE Mon. […]
TBA Tribune – September 2024
Click dates in Bold for More Information OPENING DAY Sun., Sept 15 9:30am-12:30pm PreK-6th Gr. Sun., Sept. 15 9:30am Moms of Machane Kickoff Event OPENING NIGHT Tues, Sept. 17 7th-12th Gr.6-6:30pm Optional Pizza Dinner6:30-8pm Classes Wed., Sept. 18 7-9pm Moms of Machane Monthly Mah Jongg Sun., Sept 22 9:30am-12:30pm PreK-6th Gr. Tues., Sept. 24 7th-12th […]
Parashat Re’eh Deut. 11:26–16:17 By Jen Smith, Guest Torah Blogger This week’s Torah portion, Re’eh, introduces us to the laws of ma’aser sheni, a unique contribution where produce is not given away, but instead consumed by the owner. But wait – there’s a twist: the produce must be eaten in Jerusalem. The farmer would then […]
This winter Tikkun Olam@TBA will be highlighting the many person-to-person programs congregants have been engaged in for years that provide much needed support to the Jewish community and beyond. We are looking for additional volunteers to expand our inter-generational programs as well as our work with Makom. Programs: JSSA Winter Care Packages for […]
