Archive: April 2025

Parashat: Tzav

Posted on April 10, 2025

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, Continue Reading »

Who’s Who in Judaism: Rabbi Alexander Schindler

Posted on March 14, 2025

Rabbi Craig Axler shares why Rabbi Alexander Schindler is a major figure in modern Reform Judaism, and a personal hero. Photo of Schindler courtesy of his estate.

Who’s Who in Judaism: Mordechai Rosenstein

Posted on February 14, 2025

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. Rosenstein photo illustration created with a personal photo, courtesy of Rabbi Axler.

Who’s Who in Judaism: Vidal Sassoon

Posted on January 24, 2025

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).

Temple Isaiah’s 2025 Trip to Israel

Posted on December 27, 2024

Download the itinerary here, and registration form here.  

Who’s Who in Judaism: Arthur Frommer

Posted on December 27, 2024

Rabbi Craig Axler introduces us to one of the most famous wandering Jews, Arthur Frommer. Frommer photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons (GNU Free Documentation License)