Archive: April 2026

Parashat: Emor

Posted on April 30, 2026

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 Continue Reading »

Parashat: Pesach Shabbat Chol HaMoed

Posted on March 31, 2026

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 Continue Reading »

Parashat: Ki Tisa

Posted on March 4, 2026

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 Continue Reading »

Parashat: Yitro

Posted on February 4, 2026

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 Continue Reading »

Great Wolf Lodge Family Retreat

Posted on January 22, 2026

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 Continue Reading »

Parashat: Vaera

Posted on January 14, 2026

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 Continue Reading »