Ki Tavo Deut. 26:1 – 29:8 Rabbi Gary Pokras What is the difference between joy and happiness? And which is more important? Years ago, I read an extraordinary book by an author with whom I often disagree: Dennis Praeger. It is called Happiness is a Serious Problem and it is without question one of the […]
Ki Tetze 5783 Deut. 21:10 – 25:19 By Rabbi Baht Weiss If you see your fellow’s ox or sheep gone astray, do not ignore it, you must take it back to your fellow. If your fellow doesn’t live near you or you do not know him, you shall bring it home and it shall remain […]
Dear TBA Family, It is hard to believe that 5784 is nearly upon us! The clergy, staff, and board are excited for the year ahead and look forward to a meaningful and joyful High Holy Day season. Here is everything you need to know to be prepared: SERVICE SCHEDULE Click here for this year’s High […]
Shoftim Deut. 16:18 – 21:9 Rabbi Gary Pokras “I am not a prophet.” That is the answer I usually give when someone asks me to make a prediction about the future. From Abraham to Isaiah, prophets appear throughout the Hebrew Bible, sharing among other things, visions of the future that either God has promised, or […]
Re’eh Deut. 11:26 – 16:17 By Rabbi Baht Weiss See, I am setting before you the blessing and the curse—the blessing if you obey the commands of Adonai your God that I am giving you today; the curse of you disobey the commands of Adonai your God and turn away from the way that I […]
VaEtchanan Deut. 3:23 – 7:11 Rabbi Gary Pokras “You shall the love the Lord your God, with all your heart, with all your soul, with all your stregth.” [Deut. 6:5] What does it mean to love God with everything we have? For years I have struggled to find the answer, and to be honest, […]
Tisha B’Av – A New Vision Tisha B’Av, observed on the 9th (tishah) of the Hebrew month of Av (Thursday, July 27), is traditionally a day of mourning. This year, as we remember the many tragedies our people have suffered and survived, we will also focus on Resilience: how to recover from disaster and trauma […]
Gan Ami Back to School Info Everything You Need to Know to Prepare for School Photos: We need a photo of your child alone (head and shoulders only) and a photo of your immediate family. Please put your child’s name in the subject line and email both photos to Ellen Bortz, Gan Ami Special Projects […]
Devarim Deut. 1:1 – 3:22 Rabbi Gary Pokras This week we begin the book of Deuteronomy (Devarim in Hebrew). Unlike the other four books of the Torah, Deuteronomy is a series of speeches made by Moses towards the end of his life, as the Israelites approached the Promised Land. Knowing that he would soon die, […]
