The Chanukah story tells us that a miracle happened when a small amount of oil lasted longer than expected: we celebrate a light that continued to shine, even without the needed fuel.
As Chanukah approaches Thursday evening, we’re gearing up to embrace the radiant spirit of the festival of lights.
December B'tzelem: Combating Antisemitism (Temple Judea's B'tzelem Social Justice-Social Action Newsletter). See what's happening with Temple Judea's social justice - social action initiatives this month! Every day, we are inspired by the...
It's time to break out the gelt, stretch your dreidel-spinning muscles, and prepare your menorahs because Chanukah is just around the corner. Here at Temple Judea, the anticipation is building as we gear up to celebrate the Festival of Lights...
Seventy-one years ago, on a Friday evening in November 1952, Temple Judea sprouted from the dreams of eight families gathered at a tiny Erev Shabbat service.
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...
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.
