Archive: February 2025

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)

Special Event with JNF-USA

Posted on October 30, 2024

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 Isaiah Sunday, November Continue Reading »

A Journey to Adult Bat Mitzvah

Posted on August 8, 2024

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 Continue Reading »