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Mazel Tov to Bill Lundin on the occasion of being called to the Torah as a Bar Mitzvah last Shabbat. It was truly a beautiful occasion. Grateful to Mitchel Karp for sponsoring the Friday night Oneg on Bill’s honor.
My thanks to Dr. Sarah Sela and Jonathan Herman who created such a sumptuous Shabbat meal and her entire catering Crew, along with the Temple Isaiah Auxiliary (TIAX), who assisted with an outstanding Kiddush: Wendy and Bob Solomon, Regina King, Arlene Duchowny, Kate Schwartz-Frates, Robyn Elzufon, Kerry Turner and Lisa Zarrow. Also a great thanks to Executive Administrator, Shawna Owens, Matthew Smiley, Facilities and Jorge Valdez, Security. It truly takes a community to put on a Simcha.
Please join us for Friday night Shabbat Services on June 2, beginning at 7:30pm, preceded by an exceptional wine and cheese Happy Hour at 7:00pm. Following services, stay and enjoy a robust and festive oneg!
Pianist Joel Baker joins me on the bima.
My Friday night Topic:
On Parashat Nasso:
Blessings abound in our lives, even when they are difficult to perceive them…..Offering a blessing is the ultimate statement of “I See You.”
Nosh and Drash Torah Study begins at 10:30am this Saturday morning, June 3rd. Join us for lively discussion, great learning and lots of Noshing. This week we study from parashat Nasso. We would love to see you there!
Judaism 2.0: The Jewish Observance in a Contemporary World is held on Wednesdays at 8:00pm on Zoom.
This class is perfect for those who are continuing the introduction to Judaism cycle, as well as anyone else who would like to learn both the traditional and modern/progressive understanding of Jewish ritual, culture and spirituality.
We are jammed packed with amazing programming, inspirational Shabbat services and uplifting Jewish cultural events. Take a look through this week’s Shabbat-O-Gram to see the incredible amount of offerings we have here at Temple Isaiah. Our wonderful community is growing and we want you to be part of it!!
Our Bereavement Group will meet on Saturday, June 3rd at 1:30pm. Please email me at rabbisteven.rosenberg@gmail.com if you would like to participate. This group is for anyone who has experienced loss of any kind.
It is indeed our community that sustains and nourishes us. Let us continue to be there for each other both in times of joy and sorrow. Now more than ever, as we have safely opened our Temple to in-person services and events, let’s make every effort to be present and engaged, for that is how we keep our congregation strong and vital.
We are blessed with such a special congregation here at Temple Isaiah, may we continue to be the vital Center for Jewish Life throughout the Coachella Valley for many years to come.
I am always available, if you would just would like to visit for a while, either in person or by phone, video chat or text/email. Please feel free to get in touch with me.
Join us, as we Renew, Rebuild and Rededicate.
Shabbat Shalom,
Rabbi Steven Rosenberg
rabbisteven.rosenberg@gmail.com
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