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...

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...

A message from the Temple Judea clergy on October 7th, 2023.