Archive: January 2024

HoCo Interfaith Advisory Council

Posted on January 29, 2024

Rabbi Craig Axler is one of 16 HoCo faith leaders who were appointed to a new Interfaith Advisory Council, formed by Howard County Executive Calvin Ball. The purpose of the Council is to conbat religious intolerance in the county. You can read more about the Council here, and view photos of the event here.

Videos from the High Holy Days 5784

Posted on October 5, 2023

Whether you were in the Sanctuary, watching these in person, or at home watching on Zoom, very likely there were moments that resonated with you, and you wish you could revisit them. You can! Watch some of the “Greatest Hits” from this year’s High Holy Days sermons and addresses. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VN_zchZQ9nQhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iVQZXIn0K4Yhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2NLCeqb7dH4&thttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i37ZHkVaFA0https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2tc5ZCy_TcEhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HZaPr39IGhYhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZNmERMH6Vlc&thttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3JnxgjI3FWM

Repro Shabbat — Rabbi Daniel Plotkin

Posted on February 4, 2022

Repro Shabbat January 29, 2022 On January 29 Temple Isaiah hosted a Shabbat and of Repro Shabbat. Repro Shabbat, dedicated to Reproductive Freedom, is sponsored by the National Council of Jewish Women in partnership with the Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism and other Jewish organizations across the country. As part of the service, Rabbi Continue Reading »

Repro Shabbat — Sue Tafler

Posted on February 4, 2022

Repro Shabbat January 29, 2022 The Political and Legal Situation of Reproductive Rights Today Legislators in many states as well as state and federal judges are weighing in on whether or not people will be able to access abortion care. And make no mistake about it, proposals to limit or block access to reproductive health Continue Reading »

Repro Shabbat — Rachel Petroff Kessler

Posted on February 4, 2022

Repro Shabbat January 29, 2022 The work can feel overwhelming, and it can be hard to know where to start — or even to know if your involvement can make a difference. Already thousands of years ago, our sages knew we might be inclined to throw up our hands: Rabbi Tarfon taught: ֹ It is Continue Reading »

Tzedek Isaiah Update

Posted on August 11, 2021

Tzedek Isaiah: Our Freedom to Vote and Racial Justice Campaigns On July 28, Jewish leaders across Maryland organized a meeting with the staff of Senators Chris Van Hollen and Ben Cardin to lobby in support of the For the People Act and the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act. This was part of an effort Continue Reading »