Temple Isaiah is an inclusive and welcoming congregation. We encourage participation from all who seek a connection to Jewish life and want to be a part of our sacred community. We are committed to bring an open tent, a place that welcomes all people regardless of background, who are seeking a caring and compassionate congregation, dedicated to a contemporary, progressive and joyful expression of Judaism.

Virtual Shabbat - Temple Shalom

Friday July 26 at 7:30 PM

We are taught that Judaism favors the leadership style of Moses instead of Pinchas. Moshe is a patient Shepherd who tends to his flock with compassion. Pinchas is a zealot and reacts before he thinks.

Moses spoke to the Eternal, saying: “Let the Eternal, Source of the breath of all flesh, appoint someone over the community who shall go out before them and come in before them, and who shall take them out and bring them in, so that the Eternal’s community may not be like sheep that have no shepherd.” (Numbers 27:15-17)

Rabbi Rosenberg is joined on our by Hazzan Dr. Sarah Sela and pianist Joel 'Baker.

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Join Rabbi every Shabbat morning at 10:30 a.m. for a lite breakfast, torah discussion and schmoozing!

Torah Portion:

Numbers 25:10-30:1

Pinchas opens with God’s promise of a “covenant of peace” for the zealot Pinchas, followed by a census. The daughters of Tzelofchad request and receive new laws regarding inheritance. God instructs Moses to prepare Joshua for leadership, and God describes sacrifices brought daily and on special occasions. [1]

https://reformjudaism.org/learning/torah-study/torah-commentary/determining-which-traits-are-important-leadership

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Summer Swelter Shabbat

Because of July’s record breaking heat in Palm Springs reaching 124 degrees, we have decided to not put anyone in harm's way having to drive to Temple for Shabbat services. Additionally, because of AC Cooling issues and costs, the board has authorized the following in-person Shabbat services and Torah Study for July and August. They are as follows:

Our weekends together IN PERSON are JULY 26/27 and AUGUST 23/24:

JOIN US FOR OUR JULY IN-PERSON SHABBAT!!

FRIDAY, JULY 26: Shabbat services at 7:30 pm in the Warsaw Ballroom (downstairs).

SATURDAY, JULY 27: Nosh and Drash at 10:30 am in the Rabbi’s study.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 23: Shabbat services at 7:30 pm in the Warsaw Ballroom (downstairs). SATURDAY, AUGUST 24 : Nosh and Drash 10:30 am in the Rabbi’s study.

The other weekends please join us for Friday night Services broadcast on FACEBOOK & Saturday Nosh and Drash on ZOOM.

You can find these links in this week’s edition of the Shabbat-O-Gram. We will let you know if we have to make further adjustments, if the heat continues in the dangerous category.

Rabbi Rosenberg is joined on the Nima by Hazzan Dr. Sarah Sela and pianist Joel Baker

Rabbi Rosenberg’s Topic:

On Parashat Pinchas:

We are taught that Judaism favors the leadership style of Moses instead of Pinchas. Moshe is a patient Shepherd who tends to his flock with compassion. Pinchas is a zealot and reacts before he thinks.

Moses spoke to the Eternal, saying: “Let the Eternal, Source of the breath of all flesh, appoint someone over the community who shall go out before them and come in before them, and who shall take them out and bring them in, so that the Eternal’s community may not be like sheep that have no shepherd.” (Numbers 27:15-17)

Inspired by God, we look with generous eyes to see the uniqueness of every human being, and our ability to unite.

Shabbat morning, July 27th is Nosh and Drash Torah study at 10:30am on Zoom. We will delve into Parashat Pinchas and discover some amazing lessons embedded in the text.

Our 2:00pm Taste of Judaism class will start up again on Saturday, July 26th and on Zoom

J-U also will feature What Do Jews Believe, taught by Rabbi Steven Rosenberg, Wednesday nights on Zoom, starting at 8:00pm.

We are jammed packed with amazing programming, inspirational Shabbat services and uplifting Jewish cultural events. We are beginning to plan for the 2024/2025 season. Please send Rabbi your ideas for programs you would like to see at the Temple.

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!!

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 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.

Jon us, as we Renew, Rebuild and Rededicate.

Let us continue to stand with Israel, as a proud and thriving congregation here in Palm Springs.

Am Yisrael Chai,

Rabbi Steven Rosenberg

rabbisteven.rosenberg@gmail.com