Gratitude isn’t just a concept in Judaism; it’s a way of life. Gratitude is woven into most Jewish rituals - from saying the motzi to the pursuit of tikkun olam.

This message, written by our Temple Judea Rabbi Emeritus, Don Goor, appeared in the November 10, 2023 Shabbat Judean. It represents his thoughts after a month of war in Israel, where he currently resides.

This week, Temple Judea joins with the global Jewish community to mourn. This week, we say Kaddish.

The three weeks since the massacre of October 7 have been the most painful and trying weeks for the Jewish world since the Holocaust. Many of you have expressed deep pain and fear about October 7. Many of you have had discussions with non-Jewish friends in which you do not receive the support and empathy you expected to receive. We are shocked...

While music may not eradicate the challenges of war or the poison of antisemitism, it can lift our spirits, deepen solidarity within our community, and foster a profound connection to the sacred within all of us.

In the face of the challenges posed by rising anti-Semitism and the war in Israel, we find solace in the embrace of our extended TJ family and the amazing Jewish community it provides. We continue to offer hope and avenues for Jewish connection, learning, and spiritual growth -- from welcoming the newest members of our TJ community and to new and upcoming programming.

This message, written by our Temple Judea Rabbi Emeritus, Don Goor, appeared in the October 20, 2023 Shabbat Judean. It represents his thoughts after a week of war in Israel, where he currently resides.

The crisis in Israel continues to weigh heavily on our minds and hearts. Recent events are overwhelming, and many of us are at a loss for ...

Our hearts are heavy with the news of the horrific Simchat Torah attack on Israel. As we learn more, the weight becomes almost too much to bear. Israel is a tiny country; everyone is connected by one or two degrees of separation...