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# Temple Isaiah

Reform Temple in Fulton, MD

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- [Parshat Ki Teitzei](https://templeisaiah.org/2026/08/parshat-ki-teitzei/) - כִּ֤י תִבְנֶה֙ בַּ֣יִת חָדָ֔שׁ וְעָשִׂ֥יתָ מַעֲקֶ֖ה לְגַגֶּ֑ךָ וְלֹֽא־תָשִׂ֤ים דָּמִים֙ בְּבֵיתֶ֔ךָ כִּֽי־יִפֹּ֥ל הַנֹּפֵ֖ל מִמֶּֽנּוּ׃ When you build a new house, you shall make a parapet for your roof, so that you do not bring bloodguilt on your house if anyone should fall from it. ~ ~Deuteronomy 22:8 There are verses in the Torah that I
- [Deuteronomy 18:13](https://templeisaiah.org/2026/08/deuteronomy-1813/) - תָּמִ֣ים תִּֽהְיֶ֔ה עִ֖ם יְיָ אֱלֹ־הֶֽיךָ You must be TaMiM (perfect/complete/wholehearted) with Adonai your God. (Deuteronomy 18:13) This key line from this week's Torah portion, Shoftim, poses a real challenge not only to translators, but to the very essence of what it is to be human. The work TaMiM has a whole range of interpretations as seen
- [Parashat: Re’eh](https://templeisaiah.org/2026/08/parashat-reeh-2/) - Torah Reading: Deuteronomy 11:26-16:17 “See, this day I set before you blessing and curse...” ~Deuteronomy 11:26 For the past two weeks, God (through Moses) has been reminding us not to forget the “wonders that you saw with your own eyes”—as an important way for us to remember our direct ethical relationship with God. This ethical
- [Parshat: Eikev](https://templeisaiah.org/2026/07/parshat-eikev/) - Parshat: Eikev Deuteronomy 7:12-11:25 Remember the long way that your God יהוה has made you travel in the wilderness these past forty years… The clothes upon you did not wear out, nor did your feet swell these forty years.
- [Parashat: Va’etchanan](https://templeisaiah.org/2026/07/parashat-vaetchanan/) - Parashat: Va’etchanan Torah Reading: Deuteronomy 3:23-7:11 “But God was wrathful with me on your account and would not listen to me. God said to me, ‘Enough! Never speak to Me of this matter again!’” ~Deuteronomy 3:26 While I have never been a parent, at this point in my career, I can smile, and exhaustedly claim,
- [Parshat: Devarim](https://templeisaiah.org/2026/07/parshat-devarim/) - Devarim Deuteronomy 1:1-3:22 These are the words that Moses addressed to all Israel on the other side of the Jordan.
- [Parashat: Matot-Masei](https://templeisaiah.org/2026/07/parashat-matot-masei-2/) - Parashat: Matot-Masei Torah Reading: Numbers 30:2-36:13 “Why will you turn the mind of the Israelites from crossing into the land that God has given them?” ~Numbers 32:7 Though I know the years keep rolling on, somehow we’ve made it to the end of yet another book. Parashat Matot-Masei concludes Numbers and reminds us to turn
- [Parshat: Pinchas](https://templeisaiah.org/2026/07/parshat-pinchas/) - Parshat: Pinchas Numbers 25:10-30:01 In the seventh month, on the first day of the month, you shall observe a sacred occasion: you shall not work at your occupations. You shall observe it as a day when the horn is sounded. You shall present a burnt offering of pleasing odor to the Eternal: one bull of
- [Parashat: Chukat-Balak](https://templeisaiah.org/2026/06/parashat-chukat-balak/) - Parashat: Chukat-Balak Torah Reading: Numbers 19:1-25:9 “Then Israel sang this song: Spring up, O well. Sing to it,” — Numbers 21:17 In the portion Chukat, Moses is memorialized for a moment in which he loses his patience — a moment where he quite literally strikes out and thus loses a lifetime’s commitment to crossing into
- [Parashat: Korach](https://templeisaiah.org/2026/06/parashat-korach-2/) - Parshat: Korach Torah Reading: Numbers 16:1-18:32 [Korach and his band] combined against Moses and Aaron and said to them, “You have gone too far! For all the community are holy, all of them, and יהוה is in their midst. Why then do you raise yourselves above יהוה’s congregation?” -Numbers 16:3 In this week’s Torah portion,
- [Parashat: Sh’lach Lechla](https://templeisaiah.org/2026/06/parashat-shlach-lechla/) - Parashat: Sh’lach Torah Reading: Numbers 13:1–15:41 "There shall be one law for you and for the resident stranger; it shall be a law for all time throughout the ages. You and the stranger shall be alike before the Eternal. The same ritual and the same rule shall apply to you and to the stranger who
- [Parashat: Beha’alotcha](https://templeisaiah.org/2026/06/parashat-behaalotcha-2/) - Parashat: Beha’alotcha Torah Reading: Numbers 8:1–12:16 "Then the Eternal spoke to Moses: 'Gather for Me seventy of Israel's elders... and I will come down and speak with you there; and I will draw upon the spirit that is upon you and put it upon them; they shall share the burden of [the leadership of] the
- [Parashat: Nasso](https://templeisaiah.org/2026/05/parashat-nasso/) - Parashat: Nasso Torah Reading: Numbers 4:21–7:89 “May God look kindly upon you and treat you graciously.” — Numbers 6:25 Parashat Nasso is the longest Torah portion that we have — one in which there is a lot of reiteration, which can seem repetitive and redundant (wink!) — especially when you’ve managed to read about someone
- [Parashat: Shavuot](https://templeisaiah.org/2026/05/parashat-shavuot/) - Parashat: Shavuot Torah Reading: Deuteronomy 14:22–16:17 If, however, there is a needy person among you…do not harden your heart and shut your hand against your needy kin. Rather, you must open your hand and lend whatever is sufficient to meet the need…For there will never cease to be needy ones in your land, which is
- [Parahsat: Bamidbar](https://templeisaiah.org/2026/05/parahsat-bamidbar/) - Parahsat: Bamidbar Torah Reading: Numbers 1:1–4:20 “Take a census of the whole Israelite company by the clans of its ancestral houses, listing the names, every male, head by head”. — Numbers 1:2 While in Hebrew the book is called “B’midbar” — in the wilderness — the English name of numbers describes the beginning of the
- [Parashat: Behar-Bechukota](https://templeisaiah.org/2026/05/parashat-behar-bechukota/) - Parashat: Behar-Bechukotai Torah Reading: Leviticus 25:1–27:34 “These are the commandments that the Eternal gave Moses for the Israelite people on Mount Sinai” — Leviticus 27:34 This last line of Leviticus sums up the entire book, a fitting conclusion to a book that was almost entirely about the giving of law, with only two brief narrative
- [Parashat: Emor](https://templeisaiah.org/2026/04/parashat-emor/) - Parashat: Emor Torah Reading: Leviticus 21:1–24:23 “You shall not profane My holy name, that I may be sanctified in the midst of the Israelite people — I, God, who sanctify you…” — Leviticus 22:32 I have always appreciated the idea that while most of the world abides by the Golden Rule “Treat others as you
- [Parashat: Achrei Mot-Kedoshim](https://templeisaiah.org/2026/04/parashat-achrei-mot-kedoshim/) - Parashat: Achrei Mot-Kedoshim Torah Reading: Leviticus 16:1–20:27 “Love your neighbor as yourself: I am יהוה.” — Leviticus 19:18 This Shabbat, attendees at our Adult Study Retreat are focusing on this verse from this week’s Torah portion, which lies at the center of the Torah. Rabbi Akiva taught that this command, to love your neighbor as
- [Parashat:Tazria-Metzora](https://templeisaiah.org/2026/04/parashattazria-metzora/) - Parashat: Tazria-Metzora Torah Reading: Leviticus 12:1–15:33 “When an eruptive affection occurs in cloth of wool or linen fabric, in the warp or in the woof of the linen or the wool, or in a [tanned] skin or any [clothing] made of skin…” — Leviticus 13:47–48 In a section of highly detailed procedures in dealing
- [Parashat: Shmini](https://templeisaiah.org/2026/04/parashat-shmini/) - Parashat: Shmini Torah Reading: Leviticus 9:1–11:47 "Aaron lifted his hands toward the people and blessed them; and he stepped down after offering the sin offering, the burnt offering, and the offering of well-being." — Leviticus 9:22 This moment after the very first collective sacrifices of the Jewish people have been offered (and accepted) on the
- [Parashat: Pesach Shabbat Chol HaMoed](https://templeisaiah.org/2026/03/parashat-pesach-shabbat-chol-hamoed/) - Parashat: Pesach Shabbat Chol HaMoed Torah Reading: Exodus 33:12–34:26 Moses said to GOD, 'See, You say to me, "Lead this people forward," but You have not made known to me whom You will send with me. Further, You have said, ‘"I have singled you out by name, and you have, indeed, gained My favor."' —Exodus
- [Love Your Neighbor as Yourself: The Heart of the Torah](https://templeisaiah.org/2025/12/love-your-neighbor-as-yourself-the-heart-of-the-torah/) - Temple Isaiah’s Adult Study Retreat April 24–26, 2026 at Bon Secours Retreat Center Join clergy and educators from Temple Isaiah for a spiritually enriching weekend of Shabbat celebration, learning, and community. Our theme, inspired by the week’s Torah portion, explores the mitzvah that lies at the (literal!) center of the Torah: Love Your Neighbor as
- [Parashat: Tzav](https://templeisaiah.org/2026/03/parashat-tzav-2/) - Parashat: Tzav Leviticus 6:1–8:36 "A perpetual fire shall be kept burning on the altar, not to go out." — Leviticus 6:6 In this week's Torah portion, God continues to describe to Moses the various laws of sacrifices, and Moses assembles the community to witness the anointing of the priests and dedication of the Tabernacle. When
- [Parashat: Vayikra](https://templeisaiah.org/2026/03/parashat-vayikra-2/) - Parashat: Vayikra Torah Reading: Leviticus 1:1–5:26 “When a person unwittingly incurs guilt in regard to any of the Eternal’s Commandments…” Leviticus 4:2 “If it is the anointed priest…” Leviticus 4:3 “If it is the community leadership of Israel…” Leviticus 4:13 “In the case it is a chieftain…” Leviticus 4:22 The first parsha of Leviticus, Vayikra,
- [Parashat: Vayakhel-Pekudei](https://templeisaiah.org/2026/03/parashat-vayakhel-pekudei/) - Parashat: Vayakhel-Pekudei Torah Reading: Exodus 35:1-40:38 Amid all the minutiae of Vayakhel-Pekudei, it could be easy to lose sight of one of the most inspiring elements of this section of Torah: the holiness of the Tabernacle and Tent of Meeting stems from their construction as an inclusive, collective project that welcomed and made use of
- [Parashat: Ki Tisa](https://templeisaiah.org/2026/03/parashat-ki-tisa/) - Parashat: Ki Tisa Torah Reading: Exodus 30:11–34:35 "…the rich shall not pay more, and the poor shall not pay less than half a shekel when giving God’s offering as reparation for your persons…" — Exodus 30:15 A few parshiyot ago, in Terumah, we were told that the people should bring God gifts — anyone whose
- [Parashat: Tetzaveh](https://templeisaiah.org/2026/02/parashat-tetzaveh/) - Parashat: Tetzaveh Exodus 27:20–30:10 “Make sacral vestments for your brother Aaron, for dignity and adornment.” —Exodus 28:2 This week’s Torah portion is full of details about the Priestly dress that Aaron and his sons are to wear. At first glance, it might seem odd that so much attention is paid to the physical garments the
- [Great Wolf Lodge Family Retreat](https://templeisaiah.org/2026/01/great-wolf-lodge-family-retreat/) - A-wooo! Spend a Shabbat weekend with your Temple Isaiah community March 20–21 at the Great Wolf Lodge in Perryville, Maryland at our Second Annual Family Retreat. Enjoy two days at the waterpark, two meals together, and Shabbat services and activities. See all the details and register HERE (log into your ShulCloud account to access the
- [Parashat: Terumah](https://templeisaiah.org/2026/02/parashat-terumah/) - Parashat: Terumah Torah Reading: Numbers 28:1–15 “On one branch there shall be three cups shaped like almond blossoms, each with a calyx and three petals … so for all six branches issuing from the lampstand.” — Exodus 25:33 This verse is from the description of the menorah, the seven-branched candelabra, that was to adorn the
- [Candidate Forum](https://templeisaiah.org/2026/02/candidate-forum/) - Temple Isaiah, JCRC, and PATH Listening Campaign and Candidates Forum Sunday, March 8 from 3–5pm St. John Baptist Church, 9055 Tamar Drive More than 100 TI members recently participated in a listening campaign where they answered questions, discussed themes, and shared personal stories. Starting in mid-September, we held approximately 15 sessions — some in private
- [Parashat: Mishpatim](https://templeisaiah.org/2026/02/parashat-mishpatim/) - Parashat: Mishpatim Torah Reading: Exodus 21:1–24:18 “You shall not wrong or oppress a stranger, for you were strangers in the land of Egypt.” — Exodus 22:20 Of the Torah concepts incorporated into what it means to be a believing, observant Jew in the modern world, this concept rises to the top alongside very few other
- [Parashat: Yitro](https://templeisaiah.org/2026/02/parashat-yitro/) - Parashat: Yitro Torah Reading: Genesis 23:1–25:18 "But Moses’ father in-law said to him, 'The thing you are doing is not good; you will surely wear yourself out and these people as well. For the task is too heavy for you; you cannot do it alone.'” — Exodus 18:18–19 Approximately six weeks ago, most of us
- [Parashat: Beshallach ](https://templeisaiah.org/2026/01/parashat-beshallach/) - Parashat: Beshallach Torah reading: Exodus 13:17–17:16 And Moses took with him the bones of Joseph, who had exacted an oath from the children of Israel, saying, “God will be sure to take notice of you: then you shall carry up my bones from here with you.” — Exodus 13:19 This week’s Torah portion, most well
- [Parashat: Bo](https://templeisaiah.org/2026/01/parashat-bo/) - Parashat: Bo Torah Reading: Exodus 10:1–13:16 “This month shall mark for you the beginning of the months; it shall be the first of the months of the year for you” — Exodus 12:2 The medieval commentator Rashi asked rhetorically why the Torah did not start with this verse, as this is the first commandment
- [Mitzvah Day 2026](https://templeisaiah.org/2026/01/mitzvah-day-2026/) - Last Sunday, we came together across all ages for our annual Mitzvah Day! We engaged in many service projects for the benefit of our local communities: we assembled more than 65 meal kits for the Howard County Food Bank, cooked a delicious hot meal for the Grassroots Crisis Intervention center, and created nearly 300 crafts,
- [Parashat: Vaera](https://templeisaiah.org/2026/01/parashat-vaera/) - Parashat: Vaera Torah Reading: Exodus 6:2–9:35 "But Pharaoh's heart stiffened and he would not heed them, as the Lord had spoken." — Exodus 8:15 Time and again, in the course of this and next week's Torah portions, we see the imagery of Pharaoh's heart hardening or stiffening — all of this despite the escalating suffering
- [Purim After Dark 2026!](https://templeisaiah.org/2026/01/purim-after-dark-2026/) - What to Expect at Purim After Dark ¡Beinvenido a Miami! Need a fun Purim party? Wanna escape the cold? Don’t you worry; this year, our committee is happy to present Purim After Dark: Miami Beach! Here are some things to expect from our party this year. Enter through the secondary Temple entry doors and right
- [Book Drive for the Maryland Book Bank](https://templeisaiah.org/2026/01/book-drive-for-the-maryland-book-bank/) - In advance of Mitzvah Day on Sunday, January 18, we’re hosting a book drive for the Maryland Book Bank! Please bring any and all types of books (children and adult) to the lobby between now and January 18. The Maryland Book Bank does not accept CDs, DVDs, magazines, encyclopedia sets, or textbooks more than five
- [Parashat: Shemot](https://templeisaiah.org/2026/01/parashat-shemot/) - Parashat: Shemot Torah Reading: Exodus 1:1–6:1 "The woman conceived and bore a son; and when she saw how beautiful he was, she hid him for three months." — Exodus 2:2 There are moments in life so good and so beautiful that we want to rush out and shout them from the rooftops, sharing them with
- [Parashat: Vayechi](https://templeisaiah.org/2025/12/parashat-vayechi/) - Parashat: Vayechi Genesis 47:28–50:26 So [Israel] blessed them that day, saying, “By you shall Israel invoke blessings, saying: God make you like Ephraim and Manasseh.” Thus he put Ephraim before Manasseh. — Genesis 48:20 As we come to the conclusion of the book of Genesis, we find Jacob (now Israel) on his deathbed, preparing to
- [Parashat: Vayigash](https://templeisaiah.org/2025/12/parashat-vayigash/) - Parashat: Vayigash Torah Reading: Genesis 44:18–47:27 “’For how can I [Judah] go home to my father without the lad [Benjamin], and thus see the harm my father will suffer?'" — Genesis 44:34 These are the final words of Judah’s soliloquy to the man he thought was only Pharoah’s Number 2, rather than his brother, Joseph.
- [Parashat: Miketz](https://templeisaiah.org/2025/12/parashat-miketz/) - Parashat: Miketz Torah Reading: Numbers 7:24–35 “So B’nei Yisrael (the sons of Israel) came to purchase (grain) in the midst of all of the others who had come to purchase, for there was famine throughout the land of Canaan.” — Genesis 42:5 In this week’s parshah, Miketz, for the very first time we find the
- [Parashat: Vayeshev](https://templeisaiah.org/2025/12/parashat-vayeshev/) - Parashat: Vayeshev Torah Reading: Genesis 37:1–40:23 “And Adonai was with Joseph and he was a successful man…” — Genesis 39:2 In more observant settings, a quote is often said when we’re hoping to do or make something happen: b’ezrat Hashem. Quite literally translated as “with God’s help,” the idea is that divine assistance aids us
- [Parashat: Vayishlach](https://templeisaiah.org/2025/12/parashat-vayishlach/) - Parashat: Vayishlach Genesis 32:4–36:43 "Said [the angel]: Your name shall no longer be Jacob, but Israel, for you have striven with beings divine and human and prevailed." — Genesis 32:29 On the precipice of a reunion with his brother Esau, Jacob is filled with anxiety. He has divided his family up into smaller groups fearing
- [Parashat: Va-Yetzei](https://templeisaiah.org/2025/11/parashat-va-yetzei/) - Rabbi Craig Axler on Parashat: Va-Yetzei for a Shabbat @ Home week. https://youtu.be/lUGMPl4gTT4
- [Parashat: Toldot](https://templeisaiah.org/2025/11/parashat-toldot/) - Parashat: Toldot Genesis 25:19–28:9 "Then [Isaac] made for [King Abimelech and his advisors and generals] a feast, and they ate and drank. Early in the morning, they exchanged oaths. Isaac then bade them farewell, and they departed from him in peace. That same day Isaac’s servants came and told him about the well they had
- [Parashat: Chayei Sarah](https://templeisaiah.org/2025/11/parashat-chayei-sarah/) - Parashat: Chayei Sarah Torah Reading: Genesis 23:1–25:18 "And Rebecca raised her eyes and she saw Isaac — and she fell off of the camel." — Genesis 24:64 Though often mocked mercilessly, in recent history, the romance genre generated more than $1.44 billion in revenue, with approximately 51 million units sold in the US market over
- [Reform Movement Flagship Social Action Conference](https://templeisaiah.org/2025/11/reform-movement-flagship-social-action-conference/) - Reform Movement Flagship Social Action Conference Friday, December 12–Monday, December 15, Washington, DC Have you been thinking about attending the Consultation on Conscience? Now is the time to register to join us in Washington. Newly-confirmed speakers include Rep. Jamie Raskin, Rev. Cornell William Brooks, and Imam Mohamed Magid. Join our TI team for a powerful
- [Parashat: Vayera](https://templeisaiah.org/2025/11/parashat-vayera/) - Parashat: Vayera Genesis 18:1–22:24 "'Let me fetch a morsel of bread that you may refresh yourselves; then go on — seeing that you have come your servant’s way.' They replied, 'Do as you have said.' Abraham hastened into the tent to Sarah, and said, 'Quick, three seahs of choice flour! Knead and make cakes!' Then
- [Temple Isaiah at HoCo Pride](https://templeisaiah.org/2025/10/temple-isaiah-at-hoco-pride/) - Temple Isaiah had a blast at Howard County Pride last Sunday! We got to connect with members of the community and see friends from TI and beyond. Our rainbow challah samples were as popular as ever, and we ran a raffle where one lucky winner won their very own loaf! Our table also had a
- [Parashat: Lech-Lecha](https://templeisaiah.org/2025/10/parashat-lech-lecha/) - Parashat: Lech-Lecha Torah Reading: Genesis 12:1–17:27 "God said to Abram, 'Go forth from your native land and from your father’s house to the land that I will show you.'" — Genesis 12:1 Abram, called by God to depart from his home in Haran, begins his journey to the land of Canaan with these words. There
- [TI Listening Campaign](https://templeisaiah.org/2025/10/ti-listening-campaign/) - If you had the opportunity to speak directly with a county or state elected official, what would you want to say? What issues would your friends, family, or neighbors want to raise?What if we told you that you can be part of shaping the issues that matter most to our community? As a Howard County
- [Parashat: Noach](https://templeisaiah.org/2025/10/parashat-noach/) - Parashat: Noach Torah Reading: Numbers 28:1–15 "And they said, 'Come, let us build us a city, and a tower with its top in the sky, to make a name for ourselves; else we shall be scattered all over the world.'" — Genesis 11:4 The Torah portion (Noach) this Shabbat contains the story of the
- [Parashat: Bereshit](https://templeisaiah.org/2025/10/parashat-bereshit/) - Parashat: Bereshit Torah Reading: Deuteronomy Genesis 1:1-6–8 "And on the seventh day, God ceased all of the work which God had made and God rested on the seventh day from all of the work that God had made, and God blessed the seventh day and sanctified it because on it God rested from all of
- [Parashat: Festival Reading](https://templeisaiah.org/2025/10/parashat-festival-reading/) - Parashat: Festival Reading Exodus 33:12–34:26 [Moses] said, “Oh, let me behold Your Presence!” And [God] answered, “I will make all My goodness pass before you, and I will proclaim before you the name יהוה, and the grace that I grant and the compassion that I show,” continuing, “But you cannot see My face, for a
- [Parashat: Ha’azinu](https://templeisaiah.org/2025/09/parashat-haazinu/) - Parashat: Ha’azinu Torah Reading: Deuteronomy 32:1–32:52 “Give ear, O heavens, let me speak; Let the earth hear the words I utter” — Deuteronomy 32:1 Moses’s last words to the Israelites come in the form of a poem exhorting them to follow the commandments, reminding them of their humble origins, and prophesying the future fate of
- [Parashat: VaYeilech](https://templeisaiah.org/2025/09/parashat-vayeilech/) - Parashat: VaYeilech Torah Reading: Exodus 32:11–14, 34:1–10 "Gather the people, men, women, children, and the strangers in your communities - that they may hear [the Torah] and so learn to revere the Eternal your God and to observe faithfully every word of this Teaching." — Deuteronomy 31:12 The instruction here at the very end of
- [Parashat: Nitzavim](https://templeisaiah.org/2025/09/parashat-nitzavim/) - Parashat: Nitzavim Torah Reading: Deuteronomy 29:9–30:20 I call heaven and earth to witness against you this day: I have put before you life and death, blessing and curse. Choose life so that you may live—you and your descendants…” — Deuteronomy 30:19 For thirteen years (post-bat mizvah!) this was one of three verses that I read
- [Parashat: Ki Tavo](https://templeisaiah.org/2025/09/parashat-ki-tavo/) - Parashat: Ki Tavo Deuteronomy 26:1–29:8 I led you through the wilderness forty years; the clothes on your back did not wear out, nor did the sandals on your feet; you had no bread to eat and no wine or other intoxicant to drink—that you might know that I יהוה am your God. — Deuteronomy 29:4-5
- [Parashat: Ki Teitzei](https://templeisaiah.org/2025/09/parashat-ki-teitzei/) - Parashat: Ki Teitzei Torah Reading: Deuteronomy 21:10–25:19 “If you see your fellow Israelite’s donkey or ox fallen in the road, do not ignore it; you must raise it together,” — Deuteronomy 22:4 This commandment, seemingly quite specific to a particular situation, is a much larger commandment that still applies in the modern day. No,
- [Parashat: Re’eh](https://templeisaiah.org/2025/08/parashat-reeh/) - Parashat: Re’eh Deuteronomy 11:26–16:17 “You shall not do everything that we are doing here today, with each person acting as what’s right in their eyes, for you have not come yet to the resting place, the portion that Adonai your God gave to you.” — Deuteronomy 12:8-9 As the daughter of two lawyers, I have
- [Parashat: Shoftim](https://templeisaiah.org/2025/08/parashat-shoftim/) - Parashat: Shoftim Deuteronomy 16:18–21:9 "TzeDeK TzeDeK TiRDoF — Justice, Justice shall you pursue, in order that you may live and come to inherit the land that Adonai your God is giving to you." — Deuteronomy 16:20 The doubling over of the first word of this verse — TzeDeK — has fascinated generations of Jews, many
- [Who's Who in Judaism: Gilad Kariv](https://templeisaiah.org/2025/08/whos-who-in-judaism-gilad-kariv/) - Rabbi Daniel Plotkin introduces us to Gilad Kariv, the progressive polymath who is an attorney, Reform rabbi, and member of the Israeli Knesset. https://youtu.be/eWdvcx8xf2Y Photo of Kariv Courtesy of Eithan Schonberg on Wikimedia Commons, covered under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 4.0 International license.
- [Who's Who in Judaism: Azenath Barzani](https://templeisaiah.org/2025/08/whos-who-in-judaism-azenath-barzani/) - Rabbi Amanda K. Weiss introduces us to Azenath Barzani, perhaps the most remarkable Jewish woman you've never heard of. https://youtu.be/MyN6E1Ge-do Image of a 16th century Kurdish woman from Wikimedia Commons, and is in the Public Domain.
- [Parashat: Eikev](https://templeisaiah.org/2025/08/parashat-eikev/) - Parashat: Eikev Deuteronomy 7:12–11:25 "When you have eaten your fill, give thanks to your God יהוה for the good land given to you." — Deuteronomy 8:10 This line appears in Brikat HaMazon, the blessing after meals. While I was recently away at the URJ Creative Arts Academy, we sang this every day as a reminder
- [Parashat: Ve’etchanan](https://templeisaiah.org/2025/08/parashat-veetchanan/) - Ve’etchanan Deuteronomy 3:23–7:11 "And now, O Israel, give heed to the laws and rules that I am instructing you to observe, so that you may live to enter and occupy the land that יהוה, the God of your ancestors, is giving you. You shall not add anything to what I command you or take anything
- [Who's Who in Judaism: Samuel Pallache](https://templeisaiah.org/2025/08/whos-who-in-judaism-samuel-pallache/) - Rabbi Amanda K. Weiss introduces us to the fascinating Samuel Pallache, perhaps one of the earliest "hyphenates" in Jewish History. https://youtu.be/JG1ZR-o2SZc Painting of Pallache by the Workshop of Rembrandt van Rijn (Govaert Flinkck) Courtesy of the Andrew W. Mellon Collection at the National Gallery of Art, covered by the Creative Commons CC0 1.0 Universal Public
- [Parashat: D’varim](https://templeisaiah.org/2025/07/parashat-dvarim/) - Parashat: D’varim Torah Reading: Deuteronomy 1:1–3:22 “These are the words that Moses addressed to all Israel on the other side of the Jordan.” — Deuteronomy 1:1 The fifth and final book of the Torah opens with the Israelites assembled on the eastern side of the Jordan river. After forty years of trial and tribulation while
- [Who's Who in Judaism: Jennie Grossinger](https://templeisaiah.org/2025/07/whos-who-in-judaism-jennie-grossinger/) - Rabbi Craig Axler chronicles how hotelier Jennie Grossinger essentially became the Queen of the Borscht Belt, by transforming her family's humble home in the Catskills into a world-famous resort. https://youtu.be/0bJMjTcQjX0 Photograph of Grossinger with actor/singer Danny Kaye Courtesy of the Library of Congress, Music Division.
- [Parashat: Matot-Masei](https://templeisaiah.org/2025/07/parashat-matot-masei/) - Parashat: Matot-Masei Torah Reading: Numbers 30:2–36:13 “If a householder makes a vow to Adonai or takes an oath imposing an obligation on himself, he shall not break his pledge; he must carry out all that has crossed his lips.” — Numbers 30:3 Before I went to rabbinical school, my life was inundated with Jewish teachings
- [Parashat: Balak](https://templeisaiah.org/2025/07/parashat-balak/) - Parashat: Balak Numbers 22:2–25:9 "Moab was alarmed because that people was so numerous." — Numbers 22:3 In the beginning of this week’s Torah portion, Balak, the king of Moab, fears the presence of the Israelites, and worried that they are too numerous to defeat, he hires Balaam to curse the Israelites so that they can
- [Parashat: Pincus](https://templeisaiah.org/2025/07/parashat-pincus/) - Parashat: Pincus Numbers 25:10–30:1 “The name of Asher’s daughter was Serach” — Numbers 26:46 This verse is in the middle of a chapter that is a second census of the Israelites, this time of the new generation ready to go into the land. Every name mentioned except in this verse is a male name, a
- [Jewish Leadership Council Philanthropy](https://templeisaiah.org/2025/04/jewish-leadership-council-philanthropy/) - The Jewish Leadership Council Teen Philanthropy Team is working to raise $12,000 (goal), $15,000 (stretch), or $18,000 (dream) for the following three organizations: The Grassroots Day Resource Center, an organization that provides hot meals, showers, laundry, and more to individuals who are homeless, housing insecure, or otherwise in need. The FIDF (Friends of the Israeli
- [Who's Who in Judaism: Emma Lazarus](https://templeisaiah.org/2025/07/whos-who-in-judaism-emma-lazarus/) - Rachel Petroff Kessler presents how poet Emma Lazarus wrote the words that have been the hope of American immigrants for more than 100 years. https://youtu.be/UPKWNX7ChPI Image of Lazarus engraved by T. Johnson; photographed by W. Kurtz on Wikimedia Commons, and is in the Public Domain.
- [Who's Who in Judaism: Amar'e Stoudemire](https://templeisaiah.org/2025/07/whos-who-in-judaism-amare-stoudemire/) - Rabbi Daniel Plotkin introduces us to Amar'e Stoudemire, American-Israeli professional basketball coach and former player for the NBA, who was recently inducted into the International Jewish Sports Hall of Fame. https://youtu.be/Ry7wlKJJpKI Photo of Stoudemire Courtesy of Keith Allison on Wikimedia Commons, and is under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0 Generic license.
- [Parashat: Chukat](https://templeisaiah.org/2025/07/parashat-chukat/) - Parashat: Chukat Torah Reading: Numbers 19:1–22:1 "The Israelites arrived in a body at the wilderness of Zin on the first new moon, and the people stayed at Kadesh. Miriam died there and was buried there. The community was without water, and they joined against Moses and Aaron." — Numbers 20:1–2 The Midrash points out that
- [Who's Who in Judaism: Howard Fast](https://templeisaiah.org/2025/06/whos-who-in-judaism-howard-fast/) - Rabbi Amanda K. Weiss introduces us to writer Howard Fast, whose prolific work continued even while in prison for refusing to testify to the House Un-American Activities Committee. His most well-known work, Spartacus, was instrumental in breaking the Hollywood blacklist. https://youtu.be/EpEQy_JqPzY Original illustration of Fast created by R. Kridel.
- [Parashat: Korach](https://templeisaiah.org/2025/06/parashat-korach/) - Parashat: Korach Torah Reading: Numbers 16:1–18:32 “They congregated against Moses and Aaron, saying to them, 'You have gone too far! For all the community are holy, all of them, and Adonai is in their midst. Why then do you raise yourselves above Adonai’s congregation?'” — Numbers 1:2 It is never easy to receive criticism to
- [Parashat: Sh'lach](https://templeisaiah.org/2025/06/parashat-shlach/) - Parashat: Sh'lach Numbers 13:1–15:41 “Caleb hushed the people before Moses and said, 'Let us by all means go up, and we shall gain possession of it, for we shall surely overcome it.'" — Numbers 13:30 In the face of those who said the task was too challenging, Caleb, one of the spies sent to scout
- [Parashat: Beha’alotcha](https://templeisaiah.org/2025/06/parashat-behaalotcha/) - Parashat: Beha’alotcha Numbers 8:1–12:16 "The riffraff in their midst felt a gluttonous craving; and then the Israelites wept and said, 'If only we had meat to eat! We remember the fish that we used to eat free in Egypt, the cucumbers, the melons, the leeks, the onions, and the garlic. Now our gullets are shriveled.
- [Who's Who in Judaism: Gene Simmons](https://templeisaiah.org/2025/06/whos-who-in-judaism-gene-simmons/) - Rabbi Craig Axler delves into the surprising life of shock rocker, Gene Simmons of Kiss. https://youtu.be/eIbf88Mnpf8 Photo of Simmons Courtesy of Llann Wé² on Wikimedia Commons, and is under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 Unported license.
- [Who's Who in Judaism: Judith Heumann](https://templeisaiah.org/2025/06/whos-who-in-judaism-judith-heumann/) - Bea Brodsky, Clergy Executive Assistant, introduces us to “Heumann” dynamo and disability rights activist, Judith Heumann. https://youtu.be/rUdJIbecQ5Y Photo of Heumann Courtesy of Geraldo Magela/Agência Senado on Wikimedia Commons, covered under the Creative Commons Attribution 2.0 Generic license.
- [Parashat: Naso](https://templeisaiah.org/2025/06/parashat-naso/) - Parashat: Naso Torah Reading: Numbers 4:21–7:89 וְשָׂמ֥וּ אֶת־שְׁמִ֖י עַל־בְּנֵ֣י יִשְׂרָאֵ֑ל וַאֲנִ֖י אֲבָרְכֵֽם "Thus they shall link My name with the people of Israel, and I will bless them." — Numbers 7:27 The above verse concludes the section of Torah in this week's parsha (Naso) which is typically called the Priestly Blessing ("May Adonai bless you
- [Who's Who in Judaism: Idina Menzel](https://templeisaiah.org/2025/05/whos-who-in-judaism-idina-menzel/) - Rachel Petroff Kessler, Director of Lifelong Learning, introduces us to Broadway legend and "Bad Jew" Idina Menzel. https://youtu.be/SEP2wsfQbQU Photo of Menzel Courtesy of Ted Eytan on Wikimedia Commons, covered under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0 Generic license.
- [Parashat: Bamidbar](https://templeisaiah.org/2025/05/parashat-bamidbar/) - Parashat: Bamidbar Torah Reading: Numbers 1:1–4:20 “Take a census of the whole Israelite company [of fighters] by the clans of its ancestral houses, listing the names, every male, head by head.” — Numbers 1:2 Mazals! We’ve officially made it to our newest book — Bamidbar (or B’midbar, depending on your grammar and pronunciation). The Israelite
- [Who's Who in Judaism: Yuval Raphael](https://templeisaiah.org/2025/05/whos-who-in-judaism-yuval-raphael/) - Rabbi Craig Axler introduces us to incredible survivor Yuval Raphael, 2nd place winner in the 2025 Eurovision Song Contest. The Official Music Video of her song, New Day Will Rise, can be viewed at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q3BELu4z6-U. https://youtu.be/a7nm4biU0FI Photo of Raphael Courtesy of Tal Givoni on Wikimedia Commons, and is under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0
- [Arts in Howard County Survey](https://templeisaiah.org/2025/05/arts-in-howard-county-survey/) - The Howard County Arts Council’s mission is to ensure that the arts (theater, visual arts, music arts, etc.) are supported in Howard County, representative of the wishes of county residents, and are accessible to county residents. To help achieve these goals, the Council has prepared a short survey by which the Council hopes to learn
- [Parasha: Behar-Bechukotai](https://templeisaiah.org/2025/05/parasha-behar-bechukotai/) - Parasha: Behar-Bechukotai Leviticus 25:1–27:34 “I will grant you rains in their seasons, so that the earth shall yield its produce and the trees of the field their fruit.” — Leviticus 26:4 This reward for being faithful to the commandments of the Torah is a difficult one. We know, empirically, that the cycles of weather act
- [Who's Who in Judaism: Baruch Spinoza](https://templeisaiah.org/2025/05/whos-who-in-judaism-baruch-spinoza/) - Rabbi Amanda K. Weiss introduces us to radical thinker Baruch Spinoza, the 17th century philosopher whose rational approach connects him to modern Judaism. https://youtu.be/5WFAyywv9AU Photo of “Portrait of Benedictus de Spinoza” courtesy of the Collection of Herzog August Library on Wikimedia Commons, and is Public Domain.
- [Parasha: Emor](https://templeisaiah.org/2025/05/parasha-emor/) - Emor Leviticus 21:1–24:23 "יהוה spoke to Moses, saying: Speak to the Israelite people and say to them: These are My fixed times, the fixed times of יהוה, which you shall proclaim as sacred occasions." — Leviticus 23:2–3 In this week’s Torah portion, the Israelites are commanded to proclaim sacred holidays throughout the year (the Biblical
- [Who's Who in Judaism: Todd Golden](https://templeisaiah.org/2025/05/whos-who-in-judaism-todd-golden/) - Rabbi Daniel Plotkin introduces us to Todd Golden, University of Florida coaching wunderkind. https://youtu.be/94_mIvQn8JI Photo of Golden Courtesy of Gatorfan252525 on Wikimedia Commons, covered under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 4.0 International license.
- [Parasha: Achrei Mot-Kedoshim](https://templeisaiah.org/2025/05/parasha-achrei-mot-kedoshim/) - Achrei Mot-Kedoshim Leviticus 16:1–20:27 "You shall keep My laws and My rules, by the pursuit of which human beings shall live: I am יהוה." — Leviticus 18:5 In this week’s double-parsha, we read about the rituals of Yom Kippur, additional rules about sacrifice, and many laws the Israelites must follow. This verse from Parshat Kedoshim
- [Who's Who in Judaism: Lillie Steinhorn](https://templeisaiah.org/2025/05/whos-who-in-judaism-lillie-steinhorn/) - Rachel Petroff Kessler, Director of Lifelong Learning, shares with us the story of Lillie Steinhorn, unsung hero of Social Security. https://youtu.be/p0rFVnU-sdk Photo of Steinhorn courtesy of the US Social Security Administration (Public Domain).
- [Parashat: Tazria-Metzora](https://templeisaiah.org/2025/04/parashat-tazria-metzora/) - Parashat: Tazria-Metzora Torah Reading: Leviticus 12:1–15:33 “…When it has been brought to the priest, the priest shall go outside the camp…” — Leviticus 14:3 Parashat Tazria-Metzora is not always the easiest portion to deal with, mostly because it takes us outside (most!) of our comfort zones. When talking about illness, contagion, discharge, and more (okay
- [Parashat: Shemini](https://templeisaiah.org/2025/04/parashat-shemini/) - Parashat: Shemini Leviticus 9:1–11:47 “’…had I [Aaron] eaten the purgation offering today, would The Eternal have approved?’ And when Moses heard this, he approved.” — Leviticus 10:19b–20 In the wake of the death of his two older sons, Aaron and his two younger sons are still in a period of mourning. At the same
- [Who's Who in Judaism: Timothée Chalamet](https://templeisaiah.org/2025/04/whos-who-in-judaism-timothree-chalamet/) - Rabbi Amanda K. Weiss introduces us to Timothée Chalamet, whose multicultural identity informs his nuanced performances. https://youtu.be/lcLp7klrh4s Photo of Chalamet Courtesy of Maximilian Bühn on Wikimedia Commons, covered under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 4.0 International license.
- [Who's Who in Judaism: Vera C. Rubin](https://templeisaiah.org/2025/04/whos-who-in-judaism-vera-c-rubin/) - Rabbi Craig Axler introduces us to pioneering astronomer Vera C. Rubin, whose work on galaxy rotation rates provided evidence for the existence of dark matter. https://youtu.be/BrvI7l-sjMo Photo of Rubin Courtesy of NOIRLab on Wikimedia Commons, covered under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International license.
- [Parashat: Passover](https://templeisaiah.org/2025/04/parashat-passover/) - Parashat: Passover Exodus 13:17–15:26 "And Moses took with him the bones of Joseph, who had exacted an oath from the children of Israel, saying, 'God will be sure to take notice of you: then you shall carry up my bones from here with you.'” — Exodus 13:19 During Passover, we take a pause from our
- [Parashat: Tzav](https://templeisaiah.org/2025/04/parashat-tzav/) - Parashat: Tzav Leviticus 6:1–8:36 "The priest shall dress in linen raiment, with linen breeches next to his body; and he shall take up the ashes to which the fire has reduced the burnt offering on the altar and place them beside the altar. He shall then take off his vestments and put on other vestments,
- [Who's Who in Judaism: Al Jolson](https://templeisaiah.org/2025/04/whos-who-in-judaism-al-jolson/) - Guest Marc Leavey teaches us about Al Jolson in three minutes. Photo of Jolson courtesy of the Los Angeles Times on Wikimedia Commons, covered under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International.
- [Who's Who in Judaism: Robert Downey, Jr.](https://templeisaiah.org/2025/04/whos-who-in-judaism-robert-downey-jr/) - Rachel Petroff Kessler, Director of Lifelong Learning, surprises us with the extensive Jewish roots of "JewBu" Robert Downey, Jr. https://youtu.be/3UE1_olhptI Photo of Downey, Jr. courtesy of Gage Skidmore on Wikimedia Commons, covered under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0 Generic license.
- [Parashat: Vayikra](https://templeisaiah.org/2025/04/parashat-vayikra/) - Parashat: Vayikra Torah Reading: Leviticus 1:1–5:26 “But if one’s means do not suffice for a sheep, that person shall bring to יהוה, as the penalty for that of which one is guilty, two turtledoves or two pigeons—one for a sin offering and the other for a burnt offering.” —Leviticus 5:7 For the past five weeks
- [Who's Who in Judaism: Rashida Jones](https://templeisaiah.org/2025/03/whos-who-in-judaism-rashida-jones/) - Rabbi Amanda K. Weiss of Temple Isaiah in Fulton, Maryland delves into the Jewish roots of actor, writer, and producer Rashida Jones. https://youtu.be/j70-k9oweGE Photo of Jones Courtesy of Alberto Tamargo on Wikimedia Commons, covered under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0 Generic license.
- [Who's Who in Judaism: Irving Berlin](https://templeisaiah.org/2025/03/whos-who-in-judaism-irving-berlin/) - Rabbi Daniel Plotkin gives us some background on Irving Berlin, the man who “was” American Music. https://youtu.be/tPYh6AfxFDM Photo of Berlin by the Pach Brothers Studio, courtesy of the National Portrait Gallery (Public Domain)
- [A Week of Purim at TI](https://templeisaiah.org/2025/03/a-week-of-purim-at-ti/) - Purim may be a holiday that only lasts one day (or two if you live in a walled city, occasionally three if those two days overlap with Shabbat), but here at Temple Isaiah we kept up the Purim celebrations for a whole week! Things kicked off on Sunday, March 9 with Purim celebrations at Kulanu,
- [Who's Who in Judaism: Rabbi Alexander Schindler](https://templeisaiah.org/2025/03/whos-who-in-judaism-rabbi-alexander-schindler/) - Rabbi Craig Axler shares why Rabbi Alexander Schindler is a major figure in modern Reform Judaism, and a personal hero. https://youtu.be/xINjpPxuUN0 Photo of Schindler courtesy of his estate.
- [Who's Who in Judaism: Beanie Feldstein](https://templeisaiah.org/2025/03/whos-who-in-judaism-beanie-feldstein/) - Rachel Petroff Kessler introduces us to the supremely talented Beanie Feldstein, "junior cantor," queer Jewish woman, and entertainment powerhouse. https://youtu.be/7sjs1WrrexI Photo of Feldstein courtesy of Philip Romano on Wikimedia Commons, under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International license.
- [Who's Who in Judaism: Golda Meir](https://templeisaiah.org/2025/02/whos-who-in-judaism-golda-meir/) - Rabbi Daniel Plotkin delves into the life and accomplishments of Israel's first, and ONLY, female Prime Minister. https://youtu.be/OvCsmmb5byk Photo of Meir courtesy of the Dan Hadani collection / National Library of Israel / The Pritzker Family National Photography Collection through Wikimedia Commons, and is covered under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International license.
- [Who's Who in Judaism: Alecia Moore](https://templeisaiah.org/2025/02/whos-who-in-judaism-alecia-moore/) - Rabbi Amanda K. Weiss tells us how Alecia Moore, better known as P!nk, proudly lives her life as a Jew. https://youtu.be/tRIrwjSoB5g Photo of Moore courtesy of Raph_PH on Wikimedia Commons, under the Creative Commons Attribution 2.0 Generic license.
- [Mourning & Honoring K’fir, Ariel, and Shiri Bibas (z"l)](https://templeisaiah.org/2025/02/mourning-bibas-family/) - Dear Temple Isaiah Family, Our hearts are broken as we received the news of the deaths of K’fir, Ariel, and Shiri Bibas, as their bodies were returned to their families and the State of Israel earlier today. Their return, though not in the way we had prayed for, marks a devastating moment in a journey
- [Who's Who in Judaism: Mordechai Rosenstein](https://templeisaiah.org/2025/02/whos-who-in-judaism-mordechai-rosenstein/) - Rabbi Craig Axler gives us some background on artist Mordechai Rosenstein, and how his incredible gifts brought him into homes and synagogues around the world. https://youtu.be/jQmGMrT3v6I Rosenstein photo illustration created with a personal photo, courtesy of Rabbi Axler.
- [Who's Who in Judaism: Haym Salomon](https://templeisaiah.org/2025/01/whos-who-in-judaism-haym-salomon/) - Rabbi Daniel Plotkin introduces us to a little-known American hero: financier, spy, and savior of the American Revolution, Haym Salomon. https://youtu.be/5UB0dJcCSso Saloman photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 4.0 International license.
- [Who's Who in Judaism: Adam Sandler](https://templeisaiah.org/2025/02/whos-who-in-judaism-adam-sandler/) - Rabbi Amanda K. Weiss digs into the appeal of actor and comedian Adam Sandler, the ultimate ambassador for Hanukkah. https://youtu.be/CH1XHcSnbLc Sandler photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 Unported.
- [Who's Who in Judaism: Vidal Sassoon](https://templeisaiah.org/2025/01/whos-who-in-judaism-vidal-sassoon/) - Rabbi Craig Axler gives us a nostalgic look at revolutionary hair stylist (and freedom fighter!) Vidal Sassoon. https://youtu.be/KylWtdnrhxU Sassoon photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons (Public Domain).
- [Who's Who in Judaism: Supreme Court Justice Elena Kagan](https://templeisaiah.org/2025/01/whos-who-in-judaism-supreme-court-justice-elena-kagan/) - Rabbi Amanda K. Weiss shines a light on a trailblazer, U.S. Supreme Court Justice Elena Kagan. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EjceGHriFus Kagan official SCOTUS portrait courtesy of Wikimedia Commons (Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported license)
- [Who's Who in Judaism: Fanny Brice](https://templeisaiah.org/2025/01/whos-who-in-judaism-fanny-brice/) - Rachel Petroff Kessler of Temple Isaiah in Fulton, Maryland extolls on the beauty and talent of the original Funny Girl, Fanny Brice. https://youtu.be/Yku3_IPDTB0 Brice photo from The Los Angeles Daily News Photographic Collection, available under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International license.
- [Who's Who in Judaism: Judith](https://templeisaiah.org/2025/01/whos-who-in-judaism-judith/) - Rabbi Daniel Plotkin gives us a short lesson on the brave Biblical heroine Judith, and how she defeated the Assyrian army. https://youtu.be/4L5GfAQzb34 Judith with the Head of Holofernes by Massimo Stanzione courtesy of The Metropolitan Museum of Art (Public Domain)
- [Who's Who in Judaism: Arthur Frommer](https://templeisaiah.org/2024/12/whos-who-in-judaism-arthur-frommer/) - Rabbi Craig Axler introduces us to one of the most famous wandering Jews, Arthur Frommer. https://youtu.be/tiPelVhXxVo Frommer photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons (GNU Free Documentation License)
- [Temple Isaiah's 2025 Trip to Israel](https://templeisaiah.org/2024/12/temple-isaiahs-2025-trip-to-israel/) - Download the itinerary here, and registration form here.
- [Who's Who in Judaism: Tiffany Haddish](https://templeisaiah.org/2024/12/whos-who-in-judaism-tiffany-haddish/) - Continuing our video series on Who's Who in Judaism, Rabbi Amanda K. Weiss introduces us to the amazing journey of Tiffany Haddish. https://youtu.be/KSSFAArCeRo Haddish photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons (Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported license)
- [Who's Who in Judaism: Rebecca Gratz](https://templeisaiah.org/2024/12/whos-who-in-judaism-rebecca-gratz/) - Welcome to the first in a series of new videos on Who's Who in Judaism. Each week, Rabbi Craig Axler, Rabbi Amanda K. Weiss, Rabbi Daniel Plotkin, or Rachel Petroff Kessler will introduce us to one of the fascinating figures in Jewish history. This week, Rachel starts things off by giving us a short lesson
- [Hanukkah Shuk 2024](https://templeisaiah.org/2024/11/hanukkah-shuk-2024/) - This year's Hanukkah Shuk will be open for business on Sunday, December 8. Check out the list of vendors, below:
- [More Swag for Hanukkah](https://templeisaiah.org/2024/11/more-swag-for-hanukkah/) - Kulanu and the Temple Isaiah Preschool (TIPS) are in on the fun by adding their own swag to our merch store on bonfire.com! Kulanu added fleece shorts and spiral notebooks. The shorts are available in black, navy, army green, and sandstone, with sizes S–2XL. The notebook is 5″ x 7″ and has 75 pages. TIPS added
- [Registration Open for TIPS Mid-Year 2s Class](https://templeisaiah.org/2024/11/registration-open-for-tips-mid-year-2s-class/) - Tuesday and Thursday, 9:15am–12:30pm January 14–May 29, 2025 We are thrilled to bring back our mid-year 2s class! This is for children who turned 2 after September 1 and are ready for a drop-off experience. To start the enrollment process, contact Allison through our Contact Form (choose Preschool from the dropdown menu).
- [In Time for Hanukkah!](https://templeisaiah.org/2024/11/in-time-for-hanukkah/) - In Time for Hanukkah! Show your Temple Isaiah spirit with a NEW t-shirt, available for ordering on Bonfire.com! The hanukkiah design features logos for all of our programs, community groups, social action partners, and more. The charcoal gray shirt is available in:adult unisex short-sleeved T, sizes S–5XL, for $22adult unisex long-sleeved T, sizes S–5XL, for
- [Learning About Knitzvah](https://templeisaiah.org/2024/11/learning-about-knitzvah/) - This interview with Cathie Perolman originally appeared in The Prophet Magazine, issue 2024:3. Cathie was interviewed by Janis Wasser.Please introduce yourself.Hi! I’m Cathie Perolman. My husband Gary and I have been members of Temple Isaiah since 1994, when we moved to the area. We were a career military family stationed at Ft. Meade and decided
- [Special Event with JNF-USA](https://templeisaiah.org/2024/10/special-event-with-jnf-usa/) - Please join Rabbi Axler and Larry Gordon as we welcome Elie Klein of ADI-Negev in Israel, the most extraordinary rehabilitation hospital and special needs residential village. This special event through JNF-USA is open to the broad community; bring friends and neighbors. Registration is required.Rebuilding Hope in IsraelA Community Event with Temple IsaiahSunday, November 10, 2024
- [IDF Knit Hat Collection](https://templeisaiah.org/2024/10/idf-knit-hat-collection/) - Knitzvah is Knitting (and Crocheting) for the IDF Temple Isaiah’s Knitzvah group is collecting knit hats and balaclavas (helmet/ski mask) for the IDF. All hat donations should be black or army green in a men’s large size. Hats can be purchased through this Amazon registry link or hand-knit in a ribbed pattern. Pattern 1 (no
- [Videos from the High Holy Days 5785](https://templeisaiah.org/2024/10/videos-from-the-high-holy-days-5785/) - We had a full house here at Temple Isaiah, with many more watching from home. Revisit the moments that touched you from the Sermons and Addresses of 5785.
- [New Record High Holy Day Delivery to Elizabeth House](https://templeisaiah.org/2024/10/new-record-high-holy-day-delivery-to-elizabeth-house/) - Temple Isaiah delivered 540 grocery bags to Elizabeth House this year!Many hands make light work! Special thanks to:— Bob Clay, Larry Finkelstein, Alex & Allison Hoffman, Rick Slavkin, Denise Taylor, and Karen Zolet for lending their backs and good humor to unload the truck. (Note to this team: fortunately, we remembered 10 additional bags in
- [A Journey to Adult Bat Mitzvah](https://templeisaiah.org/2024/08/a-journey-to-adult-bat-mitzvah/) - My home was not deeply religious growing up, but we did delight in the holidays and the cultural aspects of being Jewish. I thought of myself as a cultural Jew, but not a religious one. And then, four years ago, we joined Temple Isaiah. I began to witness joy all around me, joy of being
- [Postcarding for Democracy: (Gel) Pens are Mightier than Swords](https://templeisaiah.org/2024/07/postcarding-for-democracy-gel-pens-are-mightier-than-swords/) - On June 25 at an event co-sponsored by Tzedek Isaiah and TI Sisterhood, enthusiastic members of Temple Isaiah met in our lounge to prepare postcards to send to infrequent voters, to encourage them to register to vote in their communities. TI members also prepared postcards to voters in Florida on a ballot initiative to protect
- [TIPS Summer 2024 Update](https://templeisaiah.org/2024/07/tips-summer-2024-update/) - Summer is in full swing here at Temple Isaiah Preschool’s Summer Fun Club. This half-day camp experience for our preschoolers is filled with lots of water play, including sprinklers, water tables, and washing our toy cars! Each week has a special theme created by our TIPS Teachers. We had a parade with student-made American flags
- [Girl Scouts Camp at Temple Isaiah](https://templeisaiah.org/2024/07/girl-scouts-camp-at-temple-isaiah/) - The last week of June, Temple Isaiah hosted Girl Scout Howard County Day Camp (GSHCDC). This all volunteer-run camp has served girls in Howard County for almost 50 years, but lost its home when the Girl Scouts of Central MD sold Camp Ilchester. This is the second year running at TI. Although the camp is
- [DreamBuilders Weathers the Heat in Hazard, KY](https://templeisaiah.org/2024/06/dreambuilders-weathers-the-heat-in-hazard-ky/) - Last week, DreamBuilders made a big impact in Hazard, Kentucky for flood victims and low-income families in need of quality housing. MatzohBall Run donations went towards purchase of construction materials, and missioners helped construct three homes in the span of five days! On behalf of Temple Isaiah, Arthur Gold, Amy Levitt, and Ben Levitt participated
- [Little Free Library Comes to Temple Isaiah](https://templeisaiah.org/2024/06/little-free-library-comes-to-temple-isaiah/) - Volunteers were on hand to install our new Little Free Library! The brainchild of our 2023 Confirmation Class, who built and painted it, it was organized by Gabrielle Shord. Each side features artwork designed with input from our Kulanu students. If you’re unfamiliar with Little Free Libraries, they house donated books (for children and adults)
- [HoCo Interfaith Advisory Council](https://templeisaiah.org/2024/01/hoco-interfaith-advisory-council/) - 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.
- [Adult Study Retreat 2024](https://templeisaiah.org/2023/12/adult-study-retreat-2024/) - Light and Joy, Happiness and Honor: Entering Adar with Intention Adult Study RetreatFebruary 9–11, 2024Registration page.Schedule (Subject to Change) Friday, February 9 4–5pm Arrival — Check in, get settled in your room, and enjoy some games/puzzles in our common room5–6pm Opening Program — Welcome! Connect with other retreat attendees through some structured socializing.6–7pm Dinner7:15pm Shabbat
- [Videos from the High Holy Days 5784](https://templeisaiah.org/2023/10/videos-from-the-high-holy-days-5784/) - 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.
- [Program Guide 2023–24](https://templeisaiah.org/2023/10/program-guide-2023-24/) - The Year at a Glance Last year was the first time that we created a comprehensive guide to the programming at Temple Isaiah, with dates and descriptions for programs and events for the coming year. The booklet was distributed during the High Holy Day Services 2022 and it was so appreciated, we decided to make
- [Festival of Dedication](https://templeisaiah.org/2023/06/festival-of-dedication/) - The rain couldn't dampen our spirits at April's Festival of Dedication. Hundreds gathered to celebrate the completion of our building expansion and dedicate the new spaces. Thank you to everyone who helped us reach this moment! Photos by Ross Lewin
- [Celebrate Israel’s 75th Anniversary with Us!](https://templeisaiah.org/2023/05/celebrate-israels-75th-anniversary-with-us/) - Temple Isaiah members are invited to celebrate Yom Ha'atzmaut, Israel's Independence Day, with a number of community events offering fun and learning. April 21, 8pm — Rabbi Axler's Israel Update Sermon During our Shabbat Service Rabbi Axler will share about the recent congregational trip he led to Israel, as well as his impressions on the
- [Celebrating 18 Years of MatzohBall!](https://templeisaiah.org/2022/05/celebrating-18-years-of-matzohball/) - by Brian Jolles The Matzohball 5k and Howard County Family Wellness Day are bringing our community together to make wellness a priority! It all kicks off with our opening ceremony at 8:30am, followed by the start of the 18th Annual Matzohball 5k & 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk. The run will wind around the lake at
- [TI Anniversary—Picking Up Where We Left Off](https://templeisaiah.org/2021/12/ti-anniversary-picking-up-where-we-left-off/) - When we began to plan for our congregation's 50th Anniversary Celebration, we were mostly worried about the weather cooperating with us. Fortunately it did and all of our events were huge successes, with large attendance at all of them. But, we never, ever, anticipated that we would be affected by a pandemic which, literally, "shut
- [Repro Shabbat — Rachel Petroff Kessler](https://templeisaiah.org/2022/02/repro-shabbat-rachel-petroff-kessler/) - 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
- [Repro Shabbat — Rabbi Daniel Plotkin](https://templeisaiah.org/2022/02/repro-shabbat-rabbi-daniel-plotkin/) - 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
- [Repro Shabbat — Sue Tafler](https://templeisaiah.org/2022/02/repro-shabbat-sue-tafler/) - 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
- [Pick Your Alliteration: Modim Moment or Major Milestone](https://templeisaiah.org/2021/12/pick-your-alliteration-modim-moment-or-major-milestone/) - It was the spring of 2018 when the Temple Board, under the umbrella of the TI2020 initiative, asked a group of us a simple question: did the Temple need to renovate or expand its facilities? After a year of study, we came up with the simple answer: yes. Our committee developed a set of requirements
- [Welcoming Autumn](https://templeisaiah.org/2021/11/welcoming-autumn/) - Shalom! It is a joy to write to you, particularly as I write on a day when the invigorating chill of autumn is in the air, and the leaves in their full-throated turning towards the brilliant colors that we love so much. We are rapidly approaching Thanksgiving, a time for gathering to appreciate the incredible
- [New Dates for TI Anniversary Events](https://templeisaiah.org/2021/08/new-dates-for-ti-anniversary-events/) - It has been a year since our 50th Anniversary celebration was forced to shut down due to the COVID pandemic. We, sadly, had to put all of our many activities on hold, hoping that some day we would be able to resume planning and eventually take up from where we left off. Barring any unforeseen
- [Tzedek Isaiah Update](https://templeisaiah.org/2021/08/tzedek-isaiah-update/) - 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
- [Reopening and High Holy Day Update](https://templeisaiah.org/2021/07/reopening-and-high-holy-day-update/) - We are writing to provide you with an update regarding changes to some of our COVID policies, particularly for Shabbat services and summer programming. We are also excited to move along in the planning for High Holy Days 5782, and your feedback to a few survey questions will be instrumental in helping us plan for
- [Re-opening Plans](https://templeisaiah.org/2021/04/re-opening-plans/) - As we map out the spring and summer months, we want to share our plan for welcoming you back to our Shabbat Service and Temple programming. This is a working plan, and we will continue to make smart decisions following the science. Our COVID-19 Task Force, which includes, staff, lay leaders, and medical professionals, has
- [Maintaining a Sense of Community in the Shadow of COVID-19](https://templeisaiah.org/2020/03/maintaining-a-sense-of-community-in-the-shadow-of-covid-19/) - A message from Marshall Kohen, Temple Isaiah President: At times, we are able to get past the immediacies and to-do lists, seeing our lives as a series of road trips. Right now, I feel as if we're in a tunnel. It's not pitch black, so we're able to find our way a bit, but the
- [Welcome Back to Outdoor Shabbat](https://templeisaiah.org/2020/07/welcome-back-to-outdoor-shabbat/) - The clergy is excited to welcome everyone back to participate in Friday night services this summer where we will be physically distanced but spiritually together outdoors. For those who cannot join us in person, the services will be streamed as usual on Zoom. Join us on: Fridays, August 14, 21, 28 (Family Service) and September 4 All
- [Broadway comes to Temple Isaiah!](https://templeisaiah.org/2020/06/broadway-comes-to-temple-isaiah/) - Until it's safe to reopen Temple Isaiah's building and get our programming back on track, our auxiliary groups have been adding some amazing programs to the regular social and educational offerings from TI staff. The Renaissance Group and TI Sisterhood have each scheduled an evening of music, with Broadway star Josh Davis on July 8,
- [They Look Like Our Kind of People](https://templeisaiah.org/2020/03/they-look-like-our-kind-of-people/) - by Ellen Strichartz I'm willing to admit that coming to Temple Isaiah was Stan's idea and I fought him all the way! We had moved to Columbia four days before Rosh Hashanah in 1976. Because we were both raised as Conservative/Orthodox Jews, we made arrangements to attend the Conservative congregation for the High Holidays. Unfortunately,
- [Boker Tov and Erev Tov](https://templeisaiah.org/2020/03/boker-tov-and-erev-tov/) - Are you up for a daily dose of Temple Isaiah? At 9am Sunday through Friday, our TI staff, clergy, and lay leaders are bringing some learning, music, and prayer to our community with Boker Tov, and at 5:30pm Sunday through Thursday, finishing out our day with Erev Tov. Friday night will be Shabbat services, Saturday morning
- [Schedule of Shabbat Services](https://templeisaiah.org/2020/03/schedule-of-shabbat-services/) - Please join us for the following Shabbat services via Facebook Live: Friday Night Services at 8pm Family Shabbat Services on the 2nd Friday at 6:30pm Family Shabbat Services on the 4th Friday at 6:30pm Tot Shabbat Saturday mornings at 10:30am Join us on Zoom for the following meetups: Havdalah on Saturday nights at 8pm Torah Study on Saturday mornings at
- [Isaiah's Gifts Closed](https://templeisaiah.org/2020/03/isaiahs-gifts-closed/) - Isaiah's Gifts, Temple Isaiah's gift shop, will be closed until further notice. If you have any questions, please use our Contact Form and choose 'Gift Shop' from the dropdown menu.
- [connecTIon and Teen Chats](https://templeisaiah.org/2020/03/connection-and-teen-chats/) - connecTIon is meeting up on Zoom at 7:30pm on Wednesday evenings. Use our Contact Form to get the login info from Rachel Petroff Kessler; choose 'connecTIon' from the dropdown menu. Our Youth Groups are having a Teen Chat on Wednesday and Friday afternoons at 2pm. Use the Contact Form to get the login info from Rachel
- [Building Closed](https://templeisaiah.org/2020/03/building-closed/) - Due to Governor Hogan’s order to close non-essential businesses, the building will be closed until the order is lifted. Services will continue to be on Facebook Live on Friday evenings (though not from the TI building), and online programming will continue as scheduled on Zoom. Check our Calendar for schedule updates.
- [Coronavirus (COVID-19) Statement](https://templeisaiah.org/2020/03/coronavirus-covid-19-statement/) - Dear Temple Isaiah, Kulanu, and TIPPS families, Just six days ago, we wrote to you to assure you that the health and safety of our Temple family is our highest priority. Although much has happened since last week, we write today to re-assure you that that remains true. Yesterday, in conjunction with the Temple staff
- [Kinky Boots Update](https://templeisaiah.org/2020/03/kinky-boots-update/) - In the best interest of the Temple Isaiah Community, Temple Isaiah has requested, and Toby's has agreed, to cancel our Sunday night performance of Kinky Boots. Temple Isaiah will receive a group credit (not a refund) towards a future show at Toby's. We have not yet determined the date or show at this time. The Renaissance 50th Committee
- [Temple Isaiah Chili Cook-Off](https://templeisaiah.org/2020/02/temple-isaiah-chili-cook-off/) - The Results are in! Temple Isaiah is proud to announce that Zachary Gamiel is the winner of our very first Chili Cook-Off. His vegan chili will now represent Temple Isaiah in the Bridges, Hotter than Thou Chili Cook-Off to raise funds and awareness for affordable housing solutions in Howard County! Kristin Miller, Development and Marketing
- [50th Anniversary Mitzvah Day](https://templeisaiah.org/2020/03/50th-anniversary-mitzvah-day/) - The 50th Anniversary Mitzvah Day(s) saw nearly 200 people of all ages coming together to do some incredible work for our community. Together we: Created and filled 53 beautiful “Mugs of Love” for Meals on Wheels Assembled more than 100 Blessing Bags to distribute to the homeless and hungry Upcycled 65 T-shirts into reusable bags
- [Homecoming Weekend Photo Gallery](https://templeisaiah.org/2020/02/homecoming-weekend-photo-gallery/) - On Friday, January 31–Saturday, February 1, 2020, a number of our "alumni" came back to TI for a reunion, of sorts. All Jewish professionals serving communities, who grew up at Temple Isaiah, they have becoming rabbis, educators, musicians, and counselors. On hand were: Rabbi Deborah Bodin-Cohen, Wendy Rapport Grinberg, Rabbi Debra Kassoff, Rebekah Kanefsky, David
- [Coming Home to Temple Isaiah](https://templeisaiah.org/2020/01/coming-home-to-temple-isaiah/) - by Doug Silverstein and Rabbi Daniel Plotkin Several of our Alumni will to join us for Shabbat this weekend. Each of them able to be with us will take on a role in leading services, sharing their stories of what Temple Isaiah was like when they grew up, and sharing of themselves as the professionals
- [Vote Reform in the World Zionist Congress Elections](https://templeisaiah.org/2020/01/vote-reform-wzc/) - Your voice is the only democratic opportunity to influence Israeli society as we continue the Reform Movement’s efforts towards equality, pluralism, and tolerance. Choose the REFORM slate at zionistelection.org to assure liberal streams of Judaism are provided equal financial support and resources. After you vote, let us know by sending an email to VoteReform@templeisaiah.org. Learn
- [Homecoming Weekend](https://templeisaiah.org/2020/01/homecoming-weekend/) - As part of our 50th Anniversary festivities on Friday, January 31 and Saturday, February 1, Homecoming Weekend welcomes back rabbis, Jewish professionals, and educators who grew up at Temple Isaiah. You can learn more about the details of the event here. Rabbi Deborah Cohen Rabbi Deborah Bodin Cohen was born and raised in Maryland.
- [A 50th Anniversary Mitzvah Day](https://templeisaiah.org/2020/01/a-50th-anniversary-mitzvah-day/) - Temple Isaiah will be participating in the Intergenerational Mitzvah Day with some very cool projects! No matter your age or skill level, there's something you can do to help. The 50th Anniversary Legacy Art Project will also have a table at Temple Isaiah that day, so your family can make a piece for our commemorative
- [50th Anniversary URJ Weekend](https://templeisaiah.org/2020/01/50th-anniversary-urj-weekend/) - As part of Temple Isaiah's 50th Anniversary celebrations, we'll have two important speakers here for "Reaching Out and Reaching In," Rabbi David Saperstein for Friday evening Shabbat and Rabbi Leora Kaye for Saturday morning's Shabbat & Schmooze. There is no cost for Shabbat & Schmooze with Rabbi Kaye, but please RSVP ahead of time.
- [Knitzvah Numbers!](https://templeisaiah.org/2019/12/knitzvah-numbers/) - Cathie Perolman shared these photos of the bounty of snuggly wearables that were created by TI Sisterhood members, a total of 26 hats and 25 scarves so far, with more on the way. The handmade goodies were knit and crocheted to take to Grassroots on the upcoming Mitzvah Day. The Sisterhood Knitzvah Group meets the
- [Celebrating Our Early Years](https://templeisaiah.org/2019/11/celebrating-our-early-years/) - On November 1–3, 2019, we celebrated our Early Years with a special weekend of events with Rabbi Stephen Fuchs, our first full-time rabbi. Friday night was a special dinner and Shabbat service, part of our 50th Anniversary celebrations. MANY THANKS to Kristin Goldscher of Anna Elliott Photography for photographing the event. Click any image below
- [Head to Toby's Dinner Theater for Kinky Boots!](https://templeisaiah.org/2019/10/head-to-tobys-dinner-theater-for-kinky-boots/) - The Renaissance Group is underwriting member tickets to see Kinky Boots at Toby's Dinner Theater, one of the highlight events of our 50th Anniversary Celebrations! You can download the print registration form here, or register online here. Don't miss it!
- [Men's Club Hosts a Food truck Fiesta](https://templeisaiah.org/2019/10/mens-club-hosts-a-food-truck-fiesta/) - On Saturday, October 19, 2019, the Temple Isaiah Men's Club hosted an evening of food, music, dancing, and fun, a “Food Truck Fiesta.” This was one of several events held as part of the celebration of Temple Isaiah's 50th Anniversary. After a Havdalah service in our Sukkah led by Rabbi Axler, two food trucks —
- [Men's Club Supports DreamBuilders](https://templeisaiah.org/2019/10/mens-club-supports-dreambuilders/)
- [Restaurant Fundraiser at Coal Fire](https://templeisaiah.org/2019/10/restaurant-fundraiser-at-coal-fire/) - Tuesday, November 5, 11:30am–10pm Temple Isaiah Sisterhood invites all TI members and friends to participate in our one-day Restaurant Fundraiser at Coal Fire, in Shipleys Grant, 5725 Richards Valley Rd., Ellicott City MD. Enjoy artisanal pizza, salads, and sandwiches with homemade sauces and dressings. Bring in this flyer or present via smartphone, and 20% of
- [Rosh Hashanah Morning Sermon 5780](https://templeisaiah.org/2019/10/rosh-hashanah-morning-sermon-5780/) - Earlier this month, we kicked off Temple Isaiah’s 50th anniversary celebrations with Isaiah Fest. Nearly two years in the planning, with hundreds, possibly thousands of emails exchanged — the day was fast approaching. As we counted down to September 8, on a pretty consistent basis, Ellen Strichartz and Sue Green reminded me that I needed
- [Isaiah Fest a HUGE Success!](https://templeisaiah.org/2019/09/isaiah-fest-a-huge-success/) - Our 50th Anniversary celebrations kicked off in a HUGE way with Isaiah Fest, the biggest blowout in Temple Isaiah's history. With games, rides, a climbing wall, entertainers, and lots and lots of food, our members, Kulanu families, and Preschool families celebrated our Jubilee year in grand style. Thank you to Eric McCormick Photography, Cathie Perolman,
- [Women's Intergenerational High Tea](https://templeisaiah.org/2019/07/intergenerational-tea/) - It's not too early to mark your calendar for the Women's Intergenerational High Tea, hosted by Sisterhood, as part of Temple Isaiah's 50th Anniversary celebrations. If you'd like to register online, you can here.
- [Food Truck Fiesta](https://templeisaiah.org/2019/09/food-truck-fiesta/) - Men's Club has an awesome event scheduled to celebrate our 50th anniversary, the Food Truck Fiesta! You can register online at https://tinyurl.com/FoodTruckFiesta.
- [TI@50 Sponsorship Opportunities](https://templeisaiah.org/2019/07/ti50-sponsorship-opportunities/) - Dear Fellow Congregant, As you know, we will be celebrating Temple Isaiah's 50th Anniversary from September 8, 2019 through June 13, 2020. Our committee has worked very hard to provide a variety of programs including Shabbat services followed by either a special oneg or kiddush, musical programs, dinners, brunches, and more which, we hope, will
- [A Final "Rundown" on the 2019 MatzohBall Run](https://templeisaiah.org/2019/07/a-final-rundown-on-the-2019-matzohball-run/) - Alex Hoffman The 15th Annual MatzohBall 5K was held on June 2, 2019 at Centennial Park. It was a great day with beautiful weather, and a record number of 437 registered runners (355 5K and 82 1-Mile participants). We had 44 Individual/Family sponsors and 27 Corporate sponsors. Proceeds from the race were donated to T.I.,
- [Isaiah Fest is Coming!](https://templeisaiah.org/2019/06/isaiah-fest-is-coming/) - Mark your calendar for Isaiah Fest, the biggest blowout in Temple Isaiah history, and, the first of many events that will celebrate our anniversary year. Keep watching the TI@50 blogroll for updates on events, interviews, videos, and photos.
- [Giving Circle makes its allocation decisions!](https://templeisaiah.org/2019/04/giving-circle-makes-its-allocation-decisions/) - Earlier this month, fifth graders and their parents (or other caring adults) came together for the final gathering of the Fifth Grade Family Giving Circle. Families came together three times over the course of the year as part of Kulanu’s Family Education programming. During our time together we studied Jewish texts related to Tzedakah, engaged
- [TI Men's Club Hosts Negotiating Workshop](https://templeisaiah.org/2019/04/ti-mens-club-hosts-negotiating-workshop/) - TI Men’s Club invites you to a workshop on Claiming and Creating Value Through Win-Win Negotiations: A Quick, High Impact Workshop by Temple Isaiah and Men’s Club member Dr. Jeff Kudisch Sunday, June 23, 9am–1pm at Temple Isaiah. RSVP to timensclub@yahoo.com by May 10 $75 per person. Includes Seminar, sandwiches and refreshments. Proceeds benefit Temple
- [Fourth Graders Learn About Environmental Responsibility](https://templeisaiah.org/2018/12/fourth-graders-learn-about-environmental-responsibility/) - Fourth grade students in Kulanu spent three weeks learning about our responsibility to the environment, in partnership with Temple Isaiah’s sacred grounds committee. To kick things off, students participated in an activity to help them reflect on the interconnectedness of all living things, and the impact that the loss of one can have on others
- [Noah Aronson](https://templeisaiah.org/2018/12/noah-aronson/)
- [Joseph in the Era of #MeToo](https://templeisaiah.org/2018/11/joseph-in-the-era-of-metoo/) - Rabbi Daniel Plotkin wrote a recent column for T'ruah: the Rabbinic Call for Human Rights, that looks at the stories of Joseph and Tamar. Great read on Parshat Vayeshev. Commentary on Parshat Vayeshev (Genesis 37:1 – 40:23) In Andrew Lloyd Weber’s telling of the Joseph tale from Genesis, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, one of
- [Kulanu Students Help the Care Committee](https://templeisaiah.org/2018/11/kulanu-students-care-commmittee/) - Over four weeks, 6th Grade students at Kulanu learned about the Jewish value of Bikkur Cholim (Visiting the Sick) and the work of the Temple Isaiah Care Committee through hands-on work to support individuals and families within our community. First, students had the opportunity to hear from Ellen Strichartz and Barbara Davis about how they
- [It Begins With Words](https://templeisaiah.org/2018/11/it-begins-with-words/) - On Friday night November 2, 2018, synagogues across America and around the world welcomed neighbors and friends to participate in #ShowUpForShabbat — a response to the horrific attack at the Tree of Life synagogue in Pittsburgh. The attack happened the previous Shabbat, when eleven lives were cut short by the violence directed at them simply
- [We Remember Them](https://templeisaiah.org/2018/05/we-remember-them/) - At Temple Isaiah, our Yizkor (Memorial) services on the festivals are among the most beautiful of ways to remember the generations that came before us. This Shavuot, we are experimenting with holding the Yizkor prayer service in the evening of the second day of Shavuot. This service (about one hour in length) will take place
- [Yizkor](https://templeisaiah.org/2018/05/yizkor/) - At Temple Isaiah, our Yizkor (Memorial) services on the festivals are among the most beautiful of ways to remember the generations that came before us. This Shavuot, we are experimenting with holding the Yizkor prayer service in the evening of the second day of Shavuot. This service (about one hour in length) will take place
- [Honoring Their Memory](https://templeisaiah.org/2018/05/honoring-their-memory/) - At Temple Isaiah, our Yizkor (Memorial) services on the festivals are among the most beautiful of ways to remember the generations that came before us. This Shavuot, we are experimenting with holding the Yizkor prayer service in the evening of the second day of Shavuot. This service (about one hour in length) will take place
- [Why Yizkor?](https://templeisaiah.org/2018/05/why-yizkor/) - At Temple Isaiah, our Yizkor (Memorial) services on the festivals are among the most beautiful of ways to remember the generations that came before us. This Shavuot, we are experimenting with holding the Yizkor prayer service in the evening of the second day of Shavuot. This service (about one hour in length) will take place
- [SYTI Leads the Family Fun Night Havdalah](https://templeisaiah.org/2018/04/syti-leads-the-family-fun-night-havdalah/) - On April 14 the Temple Isaiah youth groups sponsored a Family Fun Night Havdalah, which culminated in a beautiful Havdalah service led by members of our senior youth group, SYTI. Rebecca Bregman, SYTI board member, religious school madricha, and NFTY-MAR songleader shares why Havdalah is such an important service for her: My love for havdalah
- [Shabbaton Participants Join Protest](https://templeisaiah.org/2018/04/shabbaton-participants-join-protest/) - Alexandra Cohen The March For Our Lives was a student run protest in Washington D.C. against gun violence. The events that pushed the students to create the protest were all the school shootings that have happened. During the march so much was happening, especially since more than 800,000 people showed up, helping to make a
- [Innovative Passover Recipes from URJ](https://templeisaiah.org/2018/03/innovative-passover-recipes-urj/) - If your annual seder is getting as stale as a board of shmurah matzah left over from last year, URJ (the Union for Reform Judaism) has some recipes from The Jewish Dish that might spice things up a bit, from a Passover chicken soup with zucchini "spaghetti," to mango charoset, then finishing off with a
- [Gesher Creates a "Jewseum"](https://templeisaiah.org/2018/02/gesher-creates-jewseum/) - Gesher, the Religious School's 7th Grade class, created a "Jewseum" with presentations on notable Jews. From Carrie Fisher to Bernie Sanders and everyone in between, famous Jews in entertainment, politics, science, sports, and even crime(!) created an admirable cross-section of Jewish history. https://youtu.be/K8LGixO43bw
- [connecTIon Goes Crazy for Hamentashen!](https://templeisaiah.org/2018/02/connection-goes-crazy-hamentashen/) - If you could put anything into a hamentashen, what filling would you choose? This week participants were faced with just this question as connecTIon, Temple Isaiah’s 20s/30s group, held a hamentashen bake. With nearly 20 options, everyone was able to get creative with their combinations. The options ranged from traditional (apricot, raspberry, poppy) to contemporary
- [Sisterhood Brings All Ages Together for Pizza Bingo](https://templeisaiah.org/2018/02/sisterhood-brings-ages-together-pizza-bingo/) - TI Sisterhood recently ushered in an old favorite that had not made an appearance here for nearly a decade: Bingo Night! The evening did not disappoint, if all the smiles, high-fives, squeals of joy, and 'Oh yeah's' were any indication — from the 150+ Bingo players, ranging in age from 5 to 95. Twenty games
- [Taking Care of the Family](https://templeisaiah.org/2018/01/taking-care-family/) - Rabbi Daniel Plotkin Recently I participated in a discussion on social media among fellow Rabbis about the concept of maternity leave. The first thing that struck me was that I was surprised at how many of my female colleagues have had trouble getting maternity leave as part of their contracts. Even more surprising to me,
- [On President Trump's Jerusalem Announcement](https://templeisaiah.org/2017/12/thoughts-on-president-trumps-jerusalem-announcement/) - I have been asked by many friends about my thoughts on President Trump's Jerusalem announcement this week, and wanted to chime in to the many voices posing all kinds of reactions.
- [Implementing the TI2020 Vision Plan](https://templeisaiah.org/2017/12/implementing-the-ti2020-vision-plan/) - Donna Kasoff The TI2020 vision plan is finally in the house! It all began in 2016, first with a series of insightful parlor meetings attended by many congregants. Based on our initial findings, the committee created a survey, which was completed by more than 250 congregants. The data gained from the survey was analyzed, then

## Pages

- [Home](https://templeisaiah.org/) - We are a vibrant & inclusive Jewish Reform temple in Fulton, MD that is committed to sacred community, spirituality, lifelong learning, and social action.
- [Donor Recognition](https://templeisaiah.org/who-we-are-our-mission-and-values/donate/donor-recognition/) - August 2026 Andy Goldberg Tuition Assistance Fund In memory of Rabbi Stephen Fuchs from Jackie & Roger Norden In memory of Rabbi Stephen Fuchs from Marilyn Levinson Care Committee In memory of Larry Davis from Donna & Ed kasoff General Fund In memory of Larry Davis from Ira & Meri Gelb In memory of Larry
- [Temple Leaders](https://templeisaiah.org/who-we-are-our-mission-and-values/temple-leaders/) - Board of Trustees 2025–2026 Jessica CadePresident Jeff GoldExecutive VP Brett TiplitzFinancial VP & Treasurer Michelle JacobsMembership VP Neal GreenRitual Practices VP Josh LukinCommunications VP Michelle LurieLifelong Learning VP Tally FrenkelSecretary Stacy Oken BaconTIPS Representative Sam Pearson-MooreKulanu Representative Mike LasserMen’s Club Doris GeislerWomen of Temple Isaiah Emily AddaliaTrustee Larry FinkelsteinTrustee Ilene GlickmanTrustee Julie KaplanTrustee Rob LevineTrustee
- [Men's Club](https://templeisaiah.org/community/mens-club/) - The Men’s Club offers a variety of programs from the spiritual, to the communal, to the playful. Men Club Board Members, 2026-2027President: Joel RechtVice President: Jamie StricklerTreasurer: Rich RosenblattSecretary: Michael BaumMember At-Large: Barry BogageMember At-Large: Andy NussbaumMember At-Large: Brett TiplitzTI Board Representative: Mike LasserPast President: Larry Finkelstein
- [Women of Temple Isaiah Membership Form](https://templeisaiah.org/who-we-are-our-mission-and-values/membership/woti-membership-form/) - Who we are . . . Mission Statement: The Women of Temple Isaiah is a service organization which provides Jewish cultural, spiritual, social, and educational enrichment for our members and our community. All women congregants are encouraged to join us and take an active role. What we do . . . Fundraising Events, Sisterhood Shabbat,
- [Men's Club Membership Form](https://templeisaiah.org/who-we-are-our-mission-and-values/membership/mens-club-membership-form/) - The Temple Isaiah Men’s Club meets monthly on Sunday mornings for brunch. The meetings include networking, business, and a speaker. Bagels, cream cheese, lox, white fish salad, smoked salmon, pastries, fruit, coffee and juice are provided. The brunches are timed so you can drop off your kids for Religious School and then walk over to the meeting.
- [Clergy & Staff](https://templeisaiah.org/who-we-are-our-mission-and-values/clergy-staff/) - Senior Rabbi Craig H. AxlerContact Read Bio Shalom! It’s my pleasure to welcome you to Temple Isaiah (virtually at least).I came to serve as rabbi of Temple Isaiah in July of 2012 and, together with my family, have found here a congregation that I can honestly say would be the synagogue I would choose for
- [Registration](https://templeisaiah.org/learning/kulanu/registration/) - Registration for Kulanu: The Youth Education Programs of Temple Isaiah, for 2026–27 is now open as of March 31, 2026! A non-refundable registration fee of $100 for each student will be due with your registration. The first monthly tuition payment will be due by July 31, 2026. Registration is completed online through your Shulcloud Account
- [Gift Shop](https://templeisaiah.org/gift-shop/) - Summer Hours: Wednesday, July 22 - 11am-1pm Wednesday, August 12 - 11am-1pm Sunday, August 30 - 9am-1pm Our hours vary month-to-month; we are also available by appointment. If interested in specific items from the photo gallery below or there is something special you are interested in, call the Temple office at 301.317.1101, or email us.
- [Women of Temple Isaiah](https://templeisaiah.org/community/woti/) - The Women of Temple Isaiah is a service organization which provides Jewish cultural, spiritual, social, and educational enrichment for our members and our community.(Add the WoTI Google Calendar to automatically stay up-to-date; look in emails or on Facebook for how to register for Zoom links.)Join The Women of Temple IsaiahJoin / Renew onlineContactFor General Membership Questions or “Did
- [The Prophet](https://templeisaiah.org/who-we-are-our-mission-and-values/the-prophet/) - The Prophet Magazine The Prophet Magazine Spring 2026 The Prophet Magazine Spring 2025 The Prophet Magazine Winter 2025 The Prophet Magazine Fall 2024 The Prophet Magazine Spring 2024 The Prophet Magazine Winter 2024 The Prophet Magazine Fall 2023 The Prophet Magazine Summer 2023 The Prophet Magazine Spring 2023 The Prophet Magazine Fall 2022 The Prophet
- [Teen Learning](https://templeisaiah.org/learning/teen-learning/) - Teen learning is a crucial piece of the Temple Isaiah lifelong learning program. During their year of B’nai Mitzvah year and after, we seek to intensify our students’ knowledge about important Jewish topics, give them social opportunities to be together as a group, and to allow them to explore Judaism in a way that is
- [LiveStream](https://templeisaiah.org/prayer/livestream/) - During the High Holy Days of 2018/5779, Temple Isaiah began streaming most worship services on Shabbat and holidays, as well as other special events. You can access the livestream or watch an archive here on the webpage, or directly on our StreamSpot account. Some services are also visible through a direct Facebook Live video on
- [Social Action](https://templeisaiah.org/tikkun-olam/social-action-opportunities/) - Our tradition teaches us that each one of us is responsible for making the world a better place. At Temple Isaiah individuals of all ages have the opportunity to make a positive impact on the world. Below is a sampling of Social Action initiatives that Temple Isaiah and our members are proud to participate in.
- [2026 MatzohBall 5k](https://templeisaiah.org/community/2026-matzohball-5k/) - The MatzohBall 5K is our annual race that benefits both the Temple Isaiah community and local charitable organizations. Our 22nd race will be held at Western Regional Park in Woodbine, MD, at 14800 Carrs Mill Rd. There are four great ways to get involved in this event and support Temple Isaiah and your community: Participate
- [B’nai Mitzvah](https://templeisaiah.org/learning/kulanu/bnai-mitzvah/) - Becoming a Bar or Bat Mitzvah is an important milestone in the life of a Jewish teen. It marks the point at which a child begins to take on a level of adult responsibility for his or her own religious life. While our Youth Education programs at Temple Isaiah aim to foster a lifelong love
- [Adult Education](https://templeisaiah.org/learning/adult-education/) - All of us, not just our children, are students of Torah. We adults belong to a learning community where shared experiences can enrich our lives and strengthen our Jewish identity. At Temple Isaiah our commitment to Lifelong Learning means that we are always engaging with our tradition and finding new ways to bring the values
- [Services](https://templeisaiah.org/prayer/services/) - Prayer is a language that each of us speaks and hears in a different way. When we pray together, we try to find meaning within the chorus of diverse voices. Our services are fully egalitarian (men and women participate equally). We believe we have found a healthy balance between the traditional and the creative. Services
- [Kulanu (Youth Education)](https://templeisaiah.org/learning/kulanu/) - Kulanu (meaning “all of us”) is the name for Temple Isaiah’s Youth Programs, which encompasses Religious School and our Youth Groups.On this page, you can learn about our Sunday morning programs for children in Pre-K through 6th Grade. Please go to our Teen Learning Page for information about programs for students in 7th Grade and
- [Shabbat](https://templeisaiah.org/prayer/services/shabbat/) - The meaning of the Sabbath is to celebrate time rather than space. Six days a week we live under the tyranny of things of space; on the Sabbath we try to become attuned to holiness in time. It is a day on which we are called upon to share in what is eternal in time,
- [Membership](https://templeisaiah.org/who-we-are-our-mission-and-values/membership/) - Temple Isaiah is a traditional Reform congregation. We are a community dedicated to creating a place for Jewish families looking to fulfill their educational and spiritual needs, nurture their Jewish identity, develop lifelong friendships, and deepen their love for Judaism. Our members are single, married, divorced, widowed, Jews by birth, Jews by Choice, Jews of
- [Youth Groups](https://templeisaiah.org/community/youth-groups/) - Youth Programming Temple Isaiah’s youth groups promote meaningful Jewish relationships and positive Jewish identity through engaging activities in a safe environment. Club 34 — for 3rd and 4th Graders. JYTI (Junior Youth of Temple Isaiah) — for 5th–6th Graders. Gesher (our 7th Grade program) — integrates meaningful learning and social programming. Next Dor (8th–12th Graders)
- [JYTI (5th–6th Grade)](https://templeisaiah.org/community/youth-groups/jyti-5th-6th-grade/) - JYTI Junior Youth of Temple Isaiah (5th–6th Grade) All 5th and 6th Graders at Temple Isaiah are invited to participate in our junior youth group, JYTI, which holds monthly events here at Temple Isaiah and around the community. Favorite events include: our annual candy seder, ice skating, tie-dying, trips to Six Flags, and Laser Tag.
- [Club 34 (3rd & 4th Grade)](https://templeisaiah.org/community/youth-groups/club-34-3rd-4th-grade/) - Club 34 is Temple Isaiah’s youth group for our 3rd and 4th Grade students. Club 34 holds three or four events each year — some just for kids and some for the whole family, giving kids and parents opportunities to create and deepen friendships at Temple Isaiah. There are no dues for Club 34
- [JYTI (4th–6th Grade)](https://templeisaiah.org/community/youth-groups/jyti-4th-6th-grade/) - JYTI Junior Youth of Temple Isaiah (5th–6th Grade) All 5th and 6th Graders at Temple Isaiah are invited to participate in our junior youth group, JYTI, which holds monthly events here at Temple Isaiah and around the community. Favorite events include: our annual candy seder, ice skating, tie-dying, trips to Six Flags, and Laser Tag.
- [B’nai Mitzvah Resources](https://templeisaiah.org/learning/kulanu/bnai-mitzvah-resources/) - Welcome families! This page will serve as a resource for helping guide you through the process leading up to the day your child becomes a B'nai Mitzvah. It will have forms to download, Torah portion files, and much more to come. Roadmap to the Big Day: What You Need to Know... The Parent Handbook Sample
- [Meet Our Faculty](https://templeisaiah.org/learning/kulanu/meet-our-faculty/) - Our Kulanu Faculty is made up of a diverse group of individuals that includes members of Temple Isaiah and those from the Howard County community and beyond with a passion for teaching. Many of our teachers are full time or professionally trained teachers, while others work in a wide variety of fields including legal, medical,
- [Shop](https://templeisaiah.org/shop/)
- [Get Involved](https://templeisaiah.org/who-we-are-our-mission-and-values/get-involved/) - Care Committee The Care Committee of Temple Isaiah assists members in times of need. During the year, the members of the Care Committee perform various mitzvot by helping to prepare meals for those who are unable to help themselves, provide rides for needed appointments, and doing other good deeds whenever possible.We also send cards to
- [Healing](https://templeisaiah.org/prayer/healing/) - We invite you to send us the name(s) of loved ones who are facing the challenge of illness, that we may support them, and you, by inclusion in our communal Mi Sheberakh prayers. You may call the office before noon on Friday at 301.317.1101 to submit names that you would like mentioned when we say
- [LGBTQIA+ Inclusion](https://templeisaiah.org/who-we-are-our-mission-and-values/lgbtqia-inclusion/) - Most synagogue websites start off by saying that they’re a “warm and welcoming community” and it’s a wonderful sentiment. For LGBTQIA+ individuals and families, it quickly becomes clear whether they are truly welcome, or if that welcome is conditional.At Temple Isaiah, “warm and welcoming” isn’t just lip service. WE MEAN IT. We firmly believe in
- [Community](https://templeisaiah.org/community/) - Community Groups Temple Isaiah offers many paths to involvement, by feeling connected to your heritage and your synagogue. Whether you are a young family, an empty-nester, or someone with a passion for social justice, you will find a home at Temple Isaiah. The Women of Temple Isaiah The Women of Temple Isaiah is a service
- [Next Stage Social](https://templeisaiah.org/community/next-stage-social/) - Whether you’re new to Temple Isaiah or have been a part of the community for years, Next Stage Social was created to bring together those in the middle — a vibrant stage of life that’s somewhere between building roots and slowing down. Through enriching conversations, spirited gatherings, and meaningful connections, we offer a relaxed and
- [Holidays](https://templeisaiah.org/prayer/holidays/) - The holidays offer us opportunities to come together as a community with prayer and celebration. Festival services often feature lively music and an earlier start time (check the calendar). We offer holiday programming for all members of our community, from tots to adults!Yizkor (Memorial Services)Early morning Yizkor servies are held on Sukkot, Passover and Shavuot,
- [High Holy Days 2025/5786](https://templeisaiah.org/prayer/high-holy-days-2025/) - We are thrilled to share our plans for the 5786 High Holy Days! Once again, we are pleased to offer both in-person and live streaming options. All services will be held at Temple Isaiah, including Rosh Hashanah in the Park, which is now Rosh Hashanah in OUR Park. For a more detailed schedule of
- [Employment](https://templeisaiah.org/who-we-are-our-mission-and-values/employment/) - Temple Isaiah has no open positions at this time.
- [Full History (by Presidency)](https://templeisaiah.org/who-we-are-our-mission-and-values/history/full-history-by-presidency/) - Through the happenings of its presidential terms In 1970, a group of 50 people formed a new Reform congregation in Columbia, MD, that became Temple Isaiah. Under the presidency of Barry Sklar, the temple conducted High Holy Day services and a portable ark was used for worship services held in members' homes. The temple was
- [All Forms](https://templeisaiah.org/who-we-are-our-mission-and-values/online-forms/) - Online Forms Calendar / Event Request Form Donations Marketing Request Form Marketing Request for Additional Publicity Tree of Life and Memorial Plaque Order Form Education Tree of Life Plaque Order Form Direct Debit Form Monthly Direct Debit (Member Commitment, Kulanu, TIPS) Other Print Forms Calendar / Event Request Form Donations Marketing Request Form Membership (for
- [Prayers](https://templeisaiah.org/learning/kulanu/prayers/) - All files are the property of Temple Isaiah and may be downloaded by Temple Isaiah members to use offline. 01 01 Blessings Over the Candles for Shabbat (Mishkan T'filah page 120) 02 02 Y'did Nefesh (Mishkan T'filah page 128) 03 03 Lecha Dodi (Mishkan T'filah page 138) 04 04 Tov L'Hodot L'Adonai (Mishkan T'filah page 140)
- [For Young Families](https://templeisaiah.org/prayer/services/for-young-families/) - Shabbat can provide a special moment of calm in an otherwise hectic week. However you celebrate Shabbat, you may find great meaning in the tradition of blessing your children on Friday night. We welcome families with young children to join us at any Shabbat service, but we do also provide some worship opportunities specifically with our youngest
- [Tikkun Olam](https://templeisaiah.org/tikkun-olam/) - "An old Israeli song said, “Ani Veata Neshaneh at Haolam — You and I will change the world.” It reminds us that change is possible — but only when we work together. Please join with fellow members of Temple Isaiah in the task of Tikkun Olam — repair of our broken world through Social Action."
- [Renaissance Group](https://templeisaiah.org/community/renaissance-group/) - Comprised of Temple Isaiah’s Empty Nesters, this social group plans fun and educational events for adults looking to connect with the Jewish community.Festive dinners with guest speakersDeli & Movie NightLunch/Dinner & Learn with the RabbiShabbat DinnersTrips to Washington and Baltimore museums and other places of interestVisits to baseball gamesand many other enjoyable and enlightening activities.There
- [Mechadeish / New Beginnings](https://templeisaiah.org/community/mechadeish-new-beginnings/) - Mechadeish provides support and social opportunities for individuals starting over after the end of a marriage, whether as a result of divorce or death. Join us to forge new friendships, connect to synagogue life, give and receive support. Events have included: Dinner and Friday Shabbat Services Havdalah Wine and Cheese Theater Outings Coffee & Conversation
- [Family Education](https://templeisaiah.org/learning/kulanu/family-education/) - You Shall Teach [the words of Torah] to your children Deuteronomy 6:7 Rabbi Menahem Mendel of Kotzk taught: If you truly wish your children to study Torah, study it yourself in their presence. They will follow your example. Otherwise, they will not themselves study Torah but will simply instruct their children to do so. Here
- [connecTIon (20s/30s)](https://templeisaiah.org/community/connection/) - Temple Isaiah’s 20s/30s group connects young Jewish adults in Howard County with one another. We welcome singles and couples, Temple members and non-members, parents and those without kids. connecTIon holds events throughout the year — recent events have included happy hours around Howard County, Shabbat dinners, and a movie night at the Wine Bin in
- [Kulanu Registration Policies and Procedures](https://templeisaiah.org/kulanu-temp/) - This page is being prepared for the 2024–25 School year and will be available soon.
- [Contact & Directions](https://templeisaiah.org/who-we-are-our-mission-and-values/contact-directions/) - Shalom! Thank you for reaching out to Temple Isaiah. If this is a lifecycle emergency, or to report a death or hospitalization, please call 301.317.1101 and press 5 for Bea Brodsky. Thank you! 12200 Scaggsville Rd. Fulton, MD 20759 "*" indicates required fields PhoneThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.Name*Email*
- [Families with Young Children](https://templeisaiah.org/community/families-with-young-children/) - We’ve got lots of services designed specifically with young children in mind. In addition, the Temple Isaiah preschool offers a variety of programs for children ages 12 months to 5 years, all with dedicated and experienced teachers. Babies & Bagels Bring your little one and join us each month from 9:30–11am for Temple Isaiah’s infant-toddler playgroup for ages birth–3
- [Donations](https://templeisaiah.org/who-we-are-our-mission-and-values/donations/) - And the work of tzedakah shall bring peace.— Isaiah 32:17Your generous support of the many funds at Temple Isaiah is greatly appreciated. Here are brief descriptions of the purpose of each fund. For more information, contact Shelley Engel, FSA, Executive Director, 301.317.1101, x142 or use our Contact Form (choose DONATIONS from the dropdown menu). Temple Isaiah’s
- [Legacy Giving](https://templeisaiah.org/who-we-are-our-mission-and-values/legacy-giving/) - Legacy GiftWe have been blessed with a community that supports our Temple through dues, capital campaigns, and gifts. That critical help supports our day-to-day operations but does not guarantee our future. How can you leave your imprint, a legacy for the future of Temple Isaiah and the Jewish Community that we have all worked so
- [Sermons](https://templeisaiah.org/prayer/sermons/) - Rabbi Craig Axler Rosh Hashanah Morning Sermon 5784 Video: RH Morning Sermon 5784 Yom Kippur Morning Sermon 5781 Kol Nidrei Sermon 5781 Rosh Hashanah Sermon 5781 Yom Kippur Morning Sermon 5780 Yom Kippur Kol Nidre Sermon 5780 Rosh Hashanah Sermon 5780 A Sermon After Charlottesville Yom Kippur Morning 5778 Rosh Hashanah Sermon 5778 Yom Kippur
- [Shir Isaiah](https://templeisaiah.org/prayer/shir-isaiah/) - Shir Isaiah (“The Song of Isaiah”), Temple Isaiah’s adult choir, has been the congregation’s lay musical voice for nearly 40 years. Marshall Kohen has been its Director and accompanist for the last 20 years.We sing at one Shabbat service each month, as well as for other special occasions. Members come from a variety of Jewish
- [Preschool](https://templeisaiah.org/learning/preschool/)
- [Member-Led Social Action Projects](https://templeisaiah.org/tikkun-olam/member-led-social-action-projects/) - At Temple Isaiah, Social Action is how a lot of our members stay in touch with each other and help in the community. In addition to projects that TI is directly involved in, some members are involved in other social action initiatives. If you’re looking for more ways to be involved, get in touch with
- [Social Justice](https://templeisaiah.org/tikkun-olam/social-justice/) - Our Advocacy Work promotes systemic social change through grassroots organizing and advocacy. Our efforts may be organized around local, regional, state, and national issues of importance to our Temple membership. Tzedek Isaiah Committee Tzedek is the Hebrew word for justice. In Deuteronomy, our Torah says "Tzedek, tzedek tirdof” — Justice, justice you shall pursue. Tzedek
- [Learning](https://templeisaiah.org/learning/) - Synagogues are often called by their Yiddish name, shul, which means school. Learning is an on-going activity and an important part of life at Temple Isaiah, through every strata of our membership. There is ALWAYS something happening at TI and it can be heard echoing throughout our lovely spiritual home: the squeals and singing of Tot
- [Prayer](https://templeisaiah.org/prayer/)
- [Photo Archive](https://templeisaiah.org/who-we-are-our-mission-and-values/photo-archive/)
- [Donate](https://templeisaiah.org/who-we-are-our-mission-and-values/donate/)
- [Kulanu (Youth Education)](https://templeisaiah.org/prayer/kulanu-youth-education/)
- [History](https://templeisaiah.org/who-we-are-our-mission-and-values/history/)
- [Who We Are - Our Mission and Values](https://templeisaiah.org/who-we-are-our-mission-and-values/) - Mission Temple Isaiah is a vibrant, inclusive Reform congregation that enriches Jewish life through its commitment to the values of sacred community, spirituality, lifelong learning, and social action. Values Kehillah — Community This congregation celebrates participation from everyone, and their unique individuality, to create a sacred community. We strive to be diverse, accessible, and
- [Life Cycle Events](https://templeisaiah.org/prayer/services/life-cycle-events/) - For more information about all the Life Cycle moments detailed on this page, please explore here.Life-cycle events can be commemorated with a plaque on our Tree of Life. For more information about marking your simcha on Temple Isaiah’s tree, you can download the form here. Birth, Bris (Circumcision), Brit (Covenant) and Baby Names Mazal tov!
- [Honoring Tradition, Building Our Future](https://templeisaiah.org/building-our-future/) - Your participation will help our Temple Isaiah community plan for the next 50 years. To get there, we need YOUR support! What is the Honoring Tradition, Building Our Future Campaign The Honoring Tradition, Building Our Future campaign will expand and improve some of the space at Temple Isaiah to fully accommodate the growing needs of
- [Educational Support](https://templeisaiah.org/learning/kulanu/educational-support/) - Support for Students with Special Needs The Temple Isaiah Religious School is a place for students of all types, and we seek to give every student what they need to be successful. Through recent reductions in class size due to hiring extra staff and one-on-one attention from our Madrichim (Teen assistants), every student is able
- [The Ostrava Torah p.3](https://templeisaiah.org/the-ostrava-torah-3/) - Ostrava and Its Jewish Community After World War II Following the war and the liberation of Czechoslovakia, approximately 250 survivors of the Shoah returned to the region; these people tried to rebuild their lives and the Jewish community. Some were elected to the regional governments, and in the years after the war, Czechoslovakia supported the
- [The Ostrava Torah](https://templeisaiah.org/the-ostrava-torah/) - Temple Isaiah’s Memorial Scrolls Trust Sefer Torah In 1942, the brave staff of the Jewish Museum in Prague persuaded the occupying Nazis to store religious items and Torah scrolls from the Jewish communities of Bohemia, Moravia and Silesia. They sent letters to the communities requesting that they send their religious items and Torah scrolls to
- [The Ostrava Torah p.4](https://templeisaiah.org/the-ostrava-torah-4/) - OSTRAVA TIMELINE 1857 — The first synagogue was established 1863 — Hebrew school was established 1872 — The Jewish cemetery was consecrated 1912 — Jewish summer camp opened 1921 — Regional Headquarters of the World Zionist Organization was established 1929 — 2,000 Jewish athletes met in Ostrava to compete in the Maccabia games 1937 —
- [The Ostrava Torah p.2](https://templeisaiah.org/the-ostrava-torah-2/) - Ostrava and Its Jewish Community Prior to World War II Moravká Ostrava (Märhrisch-Ostrau in German), currently known as Ostrava, is about 170 miles east of Prague. It is situated near the Polish border at the convergence of the Odra, Opava, and Ostravice Rivers. Prior to the First World War, Ostrava was part of the Austrian
- [New Homepage Test](https://templeisaiah.org/new-homepage-test/)
- [Rosh Hashanah 5778 — An Ever-Dying, Never-Dying People](https://templeisaiah.org/rosh-hashanah-5778-ever-dying-never-dying-people/) - This past summer, Pam, the kids and I had the truly extraordinary experience of traveling in Israel together as a family. There are so many stories I could share, but I don’t really want to run the risk of making these High Holy Days into “what I did on my summer vacation!” That said, I

## Timeline Stories

- [Rabbinic Transition, 1986](https://templeisaiah.org/timeline/rabbinic-transition-1986/) - Rabbi Mark Panoff was hired as the second full-time Rabbi of Temple Isaiah, where he served for 26 years. His vision led to the construction of our building and the opening of our religious school and preschool.
- [Expansion and Looking to the Future, 2023](https://templeisaiah.org/timeline/expansion-and-looking-to-the-future-2023/) - With a recently completed expansion project and continued membership growth, we look to the future with hope and excitement. We can’t wait to see what comes next!
- [Rabbi Axler is Hired, 2012](https://templeisaiah.org/timeline/rabbi-axler-is-hired-2012/) - Rabbi Craig Axler is hired to be our congregation’s spiritual leader, becoming the third full-time Rabbi to lead our congregation. His warmth, humor, and skill on the bimah and in the kitchen have made him beloved within and beyond the Temple Isaiah community.
- [Dedication of Our Building, October 31, 2004](https://templeisaiah.org/timeline/dedication-of-our-building-october-31-2004/) - A many-year project culminated in a day of celebration as we formally dedicated our synagogue on still-rural Scaggsville Road.
- [Establishment of the Temple Isaiah Preschool, 2004](https://templeisaiah.org/timeline/establishment-of-the-temple-isaiah-preschool-2004/) - Renée Panoff z”l was the founding director of the preschool, creating a strong foundation and vision of joyous and experiential learning that continues to this day. The preschool was renamed the Rabbi Mark and Morah Renée Preschool in 2012.
- [Opening of the Temple Isaiah Religious School (now Kulanu), 1992](https://templeisaiah.org/timeline/opening-of-the-temple-isaiah-religious-school-now-kulanu-1992/) - Temple Isaiah established its own religious school, with Hana Bor serving as the first Educational Director.
- [First full-time Rabbi (Stephen Fuchs), 1973](https://templeisaiah.org/timeline/first-full-time-rabbi-stephen-fuchs-1973/) - Rabbi Stephen Fuchs became the first full-time Rabbi of Temple Isaiah. Shortly after Rabbi Fuchs began, Temple Isaiah began holding services at the Wilde Lake Interfaith Center (moving soon after to the Meeting House in Oakland Mills).
- [Founding, 1970](https://templeisaiah.org/timeline/founding-1970/) - In 1970 a group of 50 people formed a new Reform congregation in Columbia, MD that became Temple Isaiah. The congregation held services in the homes of members, with some Rabbinic services provided by Rabbi Richard Sternberger.

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- [Renaissance Group](https://templeisaiah.org/category/community/renaissance-group/)
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- [TI COVID-19 Updates](https://templeisaiah.org/category/ti-covid19-updates/)
- [Building Expansion](https://templeisaiah.org/category/blog/building-expansion/)
- [Social Justice](https://templeisaiah.org/category/community/social-justice/)

## Tags

- [gender equality](https://templeisaiah.org/tag/gender-equality/)
- [employment](https://templeisaiah.org/tag/employment/)
- [family](https://templeisaiah.org/tag/family/)
- [maternity](https://templeisaiah.org/tag/maternity/)
- [paternity](https://templeisaiah.org/tag/paternity/)
- [Sisterhood](https://templeisaiah.org/tag/sisterhood/)
- [fundraising](https://templeisaiah.org/tag/fundraising/)
- [bingo](https://templeisaiah.org/tag/bingo/)
- [Purim](https://templeisaiah.org/tag/purim/)
- [food](https://templeisaiah.org/tag/food/)
- [connecTIon](https://templeisaiah.org/tag/connection/)
- [Gesher](https://templeisaiah.org/tag/gesher/)
- [Religious School](https://templeisaiah.org/tag/religious-school/)
- [Jewseum](https://templeisaiah.org/tag/jewseum/)
- [education](https://templeisaiah.org/tag/education/)
- [Passover](https://templeisaiah.org/tag/passover/)
- [cooking](https://templeisaiah.org/tag/cooking/)
- [Shavuot](https://templeisaiah.org/tag/shavuot/)
- [yizkor](https://templeisaiah.org/tag/yizkor/)
- [prayer](https://templeisaiah.org/tag/prayer/)
- [shabbat](https://templeisaiah.org/tag/shabbat/)
- [sermon](https://templeisaiah.org/tag/sermon/)
- [Craig Axler](https://templeisaiah.org/tag/craig-axler/)
- [TempleIsaiah](https://templeisaiah.org/tag/templeisaiah/)
- [Maryland](https://templeisaiah.org/tag/maryland/)
- [care committee](https://templeisaiah.org/tag/care-committee/)
- [Kulanu](https://templeisaiah.org/tag/kulanu/)
- [youth](https://templeisaiah.org/tag/youth/)
- [bikkur cholim](https://templeisaiah.org/tag/bikkur-cholim/)
- [Noah Aronson](https://templeisaiah.org/tag/noah-aronson/)
- [music](https://templeisaiah.org/tag/music/)
- [sacred grounds](https://templeisaiah.org/tag/sacred-grounds/)
- [Men's Club](https://templeisaiah.org/tag/mens-club/)
- [negotiating](https://templeisaiah.org/tag/negotiating/)
- [workshop](https://templeisaiah.org/tag/workshop/)
- [Jeff Kudisch](https://templeisaiah.org/tag/jeff-kudisch/)
- [Tzedakah](https://templeisaiah.org/tag/tzedakah/)
- [Temple Isaiah](https://templeisaiah.org/tag/temple-isaiah/)
- [Isaiah Fest](https://templeisaiah.org/tag/isaiah-fest/)
- [TI@50](https://templeisaiah.org/tag/ti50/)
- [50th Anniversary](https://templeisaiah.org/tag/50th-anniversary/)
- [MatzohBall](https://templeisaiah.org/tag/matzohball/)
- [Rosh Hashanah](https://templeisaiah.org/tag/rosh-hashanah/)
- [5780](https://templeisaiah.org/tag/5780/)
- [God](https://templeisaiah.org/tag/god/)
- [DreamBuilders](https://templeisaiah.org/tag/dreambuilders/)
- [Renaissance Group](https://templeisaiah.org/tag/renaissance-group/)
- [Toby's Dinner Theater](https://templeisaiah.org/tag/tobys-dinner-theater/)
- [Kinky Boots](https://templeisaiah.org/tag/kinky-boots/)
- [Rabbi Stephen Fuchs](https://templeisaiah.org/tag/rabbi-stephen-fuchs/)
- [URJ](https://templeisaiah.org/tag/urj/)
- [Union for Reform Judaism](https://templeisaiah.org/tag/union-for-reform-judaism/)
- [Rabbi David Saperstein](https://templeisaiah.org/tag/rabbi-david-saperstein/)
- [Rabbi Leora Kaye](https://templeisaiah.org/tag/rabbi-leora-kaye/)
- [mitzvah](https://templeisaiah.org/tag/mitzvah/)
- [Success in Style](https://templeisaiah.org/tag/success-in-style/)
- [Sleep in Heavenly Peace](https://templeisaiah.org/tag/sleep-in-heavenly-peace/)
- [Blessing Bags](https://templeisaiah.org/tag/blessing-bags/)
- [Israel](https://templeisaiah.org/tag/israel/)
- [World Zionist Congress](https://templeisaiah.org/tag/world-zionist-congress/)
- [Vote](https://templeisaiah.org/tag/vote/)
- [Reform](https://templeisaiah.org/tag/reform/)
- [WZC](https://templeisaiah.org/tag/wzc/)
- [Homecoming](https://templeisaiah.org/tag/homecoming/)
- [Bridges to Housing Stability](https://templeisaiah.org/tag/bridges-to-housing-stability/)
- [coronavirus](https://templeisaiah.org/tag/coronavirus/)
- [services](https://templeisaiah.org/tag/services/)
- [tot shabbat](https://templeisaiah.org/tag/tot-shabbat/)
- [TIPPS](https://templeisaiah.org/tag/tipps/)
- [preschool](https://templeisaiah.org/tag/preschool/)
- [COVID19](https://templeisaiah.org/tag/covid19/)
- [COVID-19](https://templeisaiah.org/tag/covid-19/)
- [Facebook](https://templeisaiah.org/tag/facebook/)
- [Zoom](https://templeisaiah.org/tag/zoom/)
- [Daniel Plotkin](https://templeisaiah.org/tag/daniel-plotkin/)
- [Isaiah's Gifts](https://templeisaiah.org/tag/isaiahs-gifts/)
- [The Prophet](https://templeisaiah.org/tag/the-prophet/)
- [Ellen Katz](https://templeisaiah.org/tag/ellen-katz/)
- [Josh Davis](https://templeisaiah.org/tag/josh-davis/)
- [Broadway](https://templeisaiah.org/tag/broadway/)
- [RAC](https://templeisaiah.org/tag/rac/)
- [Freedom to Vote](https://templeisaiah.org/tag/freedom-to-vote/)
- [Racial Justice](https://templeisaiah.org/tag/racial-justice/)
- [Tzedek Isaiah](https://templeisaiah.org/tag/tzedek-isaiah/)
- [social action](https://templeisaiah.org/tag/social-action/)
- [Building expansion](https://templeisaiah.org/tag/building-expansion/)
- [expansion](https://templeisaiah.org/tag/expansion/)
- [Social Justice](https://templeisaiah.org/tag/social-justice/)
- [Reproductive Rights](https://templeisaiah.org/tag/reproductive-rights/)
- [Religious Action Center](https://templeisaiah.org/tag/religious-action-center/)
- [Talmud](https://templeisaiah.org/tag/talmud/)
- [75th anniversary](https://templeisaiah.org/tag/75th-anniversary/)
- [community](https://templeisaiah.org/tag/community/)
- [Ortal Zinger](https://templeisaiah.org/tag/ortal-zinger/)
- [programs](https://templeisaiah.org/tag/programs/)
- [Schlicha](https://templeisaiah.org/tag/schlicha/)
- [Yom Ha'atzmaut](https://templeisaiah.org/tag/yom-haatzmaut/)
- [program guide](https://templeisaiah.org/tag/program-guide/)
- [programming](https://templeisaiah.org/tag/programming/)
- [Adult Ed](https://templeisaiah.org/tag/adult-ed/)
- [TIPS](https://templeisaiah.org/tag/tips/)
- [holidays](https://templeisaiah.org/tag/holidays/)
- [High Holy Days](https://templeisaiah.org/tag/high-holy-days/)
- [5784](https://templeisaiah.org/tag/5784/)
- [video](https://templeisaiah.org/tag/video/)
- [Rabbi Axler](https://templeisaiah.org/tag/rabbi-axler/)
- [Rabbi Craig Axler](https://templeisaiah.org/tag/rabbi-craig-axler/)
- [Rabbi Weiss](https://templeisaiah.org/tag/rabbi-weiss/)
- [Rabbi Amanda K. Weiss](https://templeisaiah.org/tag/rabbi-amanda-k-weiss/)
- [Rabbi Plotkin](https://templeisaiah.org/tag/rabbi-plotkin/)
- [Rabbi Daniel Plotkin](https://templeisaiah.org/tag/rabbi-daniel-plotkin/)
- [Alex Hoffman](https://templeisaiah.org/tag/alex-hoffman/)
- [Board of Trustees](https://templeisaiah.org/tag/board-of-trustees/)
- [Ellen Daval](https://templeisaiah.org/tag/ellen-daval/)
- [Lori Rudolph](https://templeisaiah.org/tag/lori-rudolph/)
- [Alisha Rovner](https://templeisaiah.org/tag/alisha-rovner/)
- [Fulton](https://templeisaiah.org/tag/fulton/)
- [Yom Kippur](https://templeisaiah.org/tag/yom-kippur/)
- [Kol Nidre](https://templeisaiah.org/tag/kol-nidre/)
- [interfaith](https://templeisaiah.org/tag/interfaith/)
- [Calvin Ball](https://templeisaiah.org/tag/calvin-ball/)
- [Howard County](https://templeisaiah.org/tag/howard-county/)
- [Little Free Library](https://templeisaiah.org/tag/little-free-library/)
- [Literacy](https://templeisaiah.org/tag/literacy/)
- [Library](https://templeisaiah.org/tag/library/)
- [Girl Scouts](https://templeisaiah.org/tag/girl-scouts/)
- [camp](https://templeisaiah.org/tag/camp/)
- [summer](https://templeisaiah.org/tag/summer/)
- [postcarding](https://templeisaiah.org/tag/postcarding/)
- [voting](https://templeisaiah.org/tag/voting/)
- [Center for Common Ground](https://templeisaiah.org/tag/center-for-common-ground/)
- [summer fun club](https://templeisaiah.org/tag/summer-fun-club/)
- [enrollment](https://templeisaiah.org/tag/enrollment/)
- [TIPS for Tots](https://templeisaiah.org/tag/tips-for-tots/)
- [Allison Weil](https://templeisaiah.org/tag/allison-weil/)
- [B'nai Mitzvah](https://templeisaiah.org/tag/bnai-mitzvah/)
- [Adult Education](https://templeisaiah.org/tag/adult-education/)
- [Adult B'nai Mitzvah class](https://templeisaiah.org/tag/adult-bnai-mitzvah-class/)
- [Food Drive](https://templeisaiah.org/tag/food-drive/)
- [Elizabeth House](https://templeisaiah.org/tag/elizabeth-house/)
- [IDF](https://templeisaiah.org/tag/idf/)
- [Knitzvah](https://templeisaiah.org/tag/knitzvah/)
- [JNF](https://templeisaiah.org/tag/jnf/)
- [Elie Klein](https://templeisaiah.org/tag/elie-klein/)
- [Hanukkah](https://templeisaiah.org/tag/hanukkah/)
- [Shuk](https://templeisaiah.org/tag/shuk/)
- [gift shop](https://templeisaiah.org/tag/gift-shop/)
- [Who's Who in Judaism](https://templeisaiah.org/tag/whos-who-in-judaism/)
- [Rebecca Gratz](https://templeisaiah.org/tag/rebecca-gratz/)
- [Tiffany Haddish](https://templeisaiah.org/tag/tiffany-haddish/)
- [Arthur Frommer](https://templeisaiah.org/tag/arthur-frommer/)
- [Rachel Petroff Kessler](https://templeisaiah.org/tag/rachel-petroff-kessler/)
- [Judith](https://templeisaiah.org/tag/judith/)
- [Holofernes](https://templeisaiah.org/tag/holofernes/)
- [Amanda K. Weiss](https://templeisaiah.org/tag/amanda-k-weiss/)
- [Amanda Weiss](https://templeisaiah.org/tag/amanda-weiss/)
- [Elena Kagan](https://templeisaiah.org/tag/elena-kagan/)
- [Supreme Court](https://templeisaiah.org/tag/supreme-court/)
- [Bat Mitzvah](https://templeisaiah.org/tag/bat-mitzvah/)
- [Law](https://templeisaiah.org/tag/law/)
- [Legal](https://templeisaiah.org/tag/legal/)
- [SCOTUS](https://templeisaiah.org/tag/scotus/)
- [Fanny Brice](https://templeisaiah.org/tag/fanny-brice/)
- [vaudeville](https://templeisaiah.org/tag/vaudeville/)
- [humor](https://templeisaiah.org/tag/humor/)
- [comedy](https://templeisaiah.org/tag/comedy/)
- [Vidal Sassoon](https://templeisaiah.org/tag/vidal-sassoon/)
- [antisemitism](https://templeisaiah.org/tag/antisemitism/)
- [Haym](https://templeisaiah.org/tag/haym/)
- [Salomon](https://templeisaiah.org/tag/salomon/)
- [American Revolution](https://templeisaiah.org/tag/american-revolution/)
- [revolutionary war](https://templeisaiah.org/tag/revolutionary-war/)
- [haym salomon](https://templeisaiah.org/tag/haym-salomon/)
- [Mordechai Rosenstein](https://templeisaiah.org/tag/mordechai-rosenstein/)
- [artist](https://templeisaiah.org/tag/artist/)
- [artist in residence](https://templeisaiah.org/tag/artist-in-residence/)
- [Hebrew](https://templeisaiah.org/tag/hebrew/)
- [art](https://templeisaiah.org/tag/art/)
- [Golda Meir](https://templeisaiah.org/tag/golda-meir/)
- [K'fir Bibas](https://templeisaiah.org/tag/kfir-bibas/)
- [Bibas family](https://templeisaiah.org/tag/bibas-family/)
- [Ariel Bibas](https://templeisaiah.org/tag/ariel-bibas/)
- [Shiri Bibas](https://templeisaiah.org/tag/shiri-bibas/)
- [Yarden Bibas](https://templeisaiah.org/tag/yarden-bibas/)
- [Alecia Moore](https://templeisaiah.org/tag/alecia-moore/)
- [P!nk](https://templeisaiah.org/tag/pnk/)
- [Beanie Feldstein](https://templeisaiah.org/tag/beanie-feldstein/)
- [Alexander Schindler](https://templeisaiah.org/tag/alexander-schindler/)
- [Judaism](https://templeisaiah.org/tag/judaism/)
- [Purim After Dark](https://templeisaiah.org/tag/purim-after-dark/)
- [megillah](https://templeisaiah.org/tag/megillah/)
- [spiel](https://templeisaiah.org/tag/spiel/)
- [Purim Palooza](https://templeisaiah.org/tag/purim-palooza/)
- [Jewish Federation of Howard County](https://templeisaiah.org/tag/jewish-federation-of-howard-county/)
- [Purim on Tap](https://templeisaiah.org/tag/purim-on-tap/)
- [Irving Berlin](https://templeisaiah.org/tag/irving-berlin/)
- [Torah](https://templeisaiah.org/tag/torah/)
- [Leviticus](https://templeisaiah.org/tag/leviticus/)
- [Parasha](https://templeisaiah.org/tag/parasha/)
- [Torah Reading](https://templeisaiah.org/tag/torah-reading/)
- [Vayikra](https://templeisaiah.org/tag/vayikra/)
- [Robert Downey](https://templeisaiah.org/tag/robert-downey/)
- [Jr.](https://templeisaiah.org/tag/jr/)
- [JewBu](https://templeisaiah.org/tag/jewbu/)
- [Parashat](https://templeisaiah.org/tag/parashat/)
- [Tzav](https://templeisaiah.org/tag/tzav/)
- [Parsha](https://templeisaiah.org/tag/parsha/)
- [astronomy](https://templeisaiah.org/tag/astronomy/)
- [Vera C. Rubin](https://templeisaiah.org/tag/vera-c-rubin/)
- [Vera Rubin](https://templeisaiah.org/tag/vera-rubin/)
- [dark matter](https://templeisaiah.org/tag/dark-matter/)
- [galaxies](https://templeisaiah.org/tag/galaxies/)
- [Planet 9](https://templeisaiah.org/tag/planet-9/)
- [Shemini](https://templeisaiah.org/tag/shemini/)
- [Timothée Chalamet](https://templeisaiah.org/tag/timothee-chalamet/)
- [Tazria-Metzora](https://templeisaiah.org/tag/tazria-metzora/)
- [JLC](https://templeisaiah.org/tag/jlc/)
- [Jewish Leadership Council](https://templeisaiah.org/tag/jewish-leadership-council/)
- [philanthropy](https://templeisaiah.org/tag/philanthropy/)
- [Grassroots](https://templeisaiah.org/tag/grassroots/)
- [Day Resource Center](https://templeisaiah.org/tag/day-resource-center/)
- [DRC](https://templeisaiah.org/tag/drc/)
- [Friends of the IDF](https://templeisaiah.org/tag/friends-of-the-idf/)
- [The Dirt Therapy Project](https://templeisaiah.org/tag/the-dirt-therapy-project/)
- [veterans](https://templeisaiah.org/tag/veterans/)
- [teens](https://templeisaiah.org/tag/teens/)
- [Shelley Engel](https://templeisaiah.org/tag/shelley-engel/)
- [Lillie Steinhorn](https://templeisaiah.org/tag/lillie-steinhorn/)
- [Social Security](https://templeisaiah.org/tag/social-security/)
- [Baltimore](https://templeisaiah.org/tag/baltimore/)
- [Todd Golden](https://templeisaiah.org/tag/todd-golden/)
- [basketball](https://templeisaiah.org/tag/basketball/)
- [University of Florida](https://templeisaiah.org/tag/university-of-florida/)
- [Maccabi](https://templeisaiah.org/tag/maccabi/)
- [Levitius](https://templeisaiah.org/tag/levitius/)
- [Baruch](https://templeisaiah.org/tag/baruch/)
- [Spinoza](https://templeisaiah.org/tag/spinoza/)
- [philosophy](https://templeisaiah.org/tag/philosophy/)
- [rational thinking](https://templeisaiah.org/tag/rational-thinking/)
- [non-theistic](https://templeisaiah.org/tag/non-theistic/)
- [v](https://templeisaiah.org/tag/v/)
- [arts](https://templeisaiah.org/tag/arts/)
- [dance](https://templeisaiah.org/tag/dance/)
- [theater](https://templeisaiah.org/tag/theater/)
- [concerts](https://templeisaiah.org/tag/concerts/)
- [Yuval Raphael](https://templeisaiah.org/tag/yuval-raphael/)
- [Eurovision](https://templeisaiah.org/tag/eurovision/)
- [New Day Will Rise](https://templeisaiah.org/tag/new-day-will-rise/)
- [Idina Menzel](https://templeisaiah.org/tag/idina-menzel/)
- [Bea Brodsky](https://templeisaiah.org/tag/bea-brodsky/)
- [Judith Heumann](https://templeisaiah.org/tag/judith-heumann/)
- [Judy Heumann](https://templeisaiah.org/tag/judy-heumann/)
- [disabilities](https://templeisaiah.org/tag/disabilities/)
- [protest](https://templeisaiah.org/tag/protest/)
- [legislation](https://templeisaiah.org/tag/legislation/)
- [disabiliy rights](https://templeisaiah.org/tag/disabiliy-rights/)
- [activisim](https://templeisaiah.org/tag/activisim/)
- [Gene Simmons](https://templeisaiah.org/tag/gene-simmons/)
- [Holocaust](https://templeisaiah.org/tag/holocaust/)
- [Kiss](https://templeisaiah.org/tag/kiss/)
- [Amar'e Stoudemire](https://templeisaiah.org/tag/amare-stoudemire/)
- [immigration](https://templeisaiah.org/tag/immigration/)
- [poetry](https://templeisaiah.org/tag/poetry/)
- [Emma Lazarus](https://templeisaiah.org/tag/emma-lazarus/)
- [statue of liberty](https://templeisaiah.org/tag/statue-of-liberty/)
- [The New Colossus](https://templeisaiah.org/tag/the-new-colossus/)
- [Balak](https://templeisaiah.org/tag/balak/)
- [Pincus](https://templeisaiah.org/tag/pincus/)
- [Jennie Grossinger](https://templeisaiah.org/tag/jennie-grossinger/)
- [Samuel Pallache](https://templeisaiah.org/tag/samuel-pallache/)
- [rabbi](https://templeisaiah.org/tag/rabbi/)
- [Azenath Barzani](https://templeisaiah.org/tag/azenath-barzani/)
- [Kurdish](https://templeisaiah.org/tag/kurdish/)
- [Knesset](https://templeisaiah.org/tag/knesset/)
- [Reform Movement](https://templeisaiah.org/tag/reform-movement/)
- [Sukkot](https://templeisaiah.org/tag/sukkot/)
- [Women of Temple Isaiah](https://templeisaiah.org/tag/women-of-temple-isaiah/)
- [Maia Zaborowski](https://templeisaiah.org/tag/maia-zaborowski/)
- [Pride](https://templeisaiah.org/tag/pride/)
- [challah](https://templeisaiah.org/tag/challah/)
- [rainbow](https://templeisaiah.org/tag/rainbow/)
- [activism](https://templeisaiah.org/tag/activism/)
- [inclusion](https://templeisaiah.org/tag/inclusion/)
- [Shabbat @ Home](https://templeisaiah.org/tag/shabbat-home/)
- [study](https://templeisaiah.org/tag/study/)
- [reatreat](https://templeisaiah.org/tag/reatreat/)
- [Bon Secours](https://templeisaiah.org/tag/bon-secours/)
- [adult](https://templeisaiah.org/tag/adult/)
- [retreat](https://templeisaiah.org/tag/retreat/)
- [book](https://templeisaiah.org/tag/book/)
- [mitzva](https://templeisaiah.org/tag/mitzva/)
- [Mitzvah Day](https://templeisaiah.org/tag/mitzvah-day/)

## Categories

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