Archive: February 2025

Who’s Who in Judaism: Golda Meir

Posted on February 21, 2025

Rabbi Daniel Plotkin delves into the life and accomplishments of Israel’s first, and ONLY, female Prime Minister. 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.

Mourning & Honoring K’fir, Ariel, and Shiri Bibas (z”l)

Posted on February 20, 2025

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 Continue Reading »

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).

Who’s Who in Judaism: Judith

Posted on January 3, 2025

Rabbi Daniel Plotkin gives us a short lesson on the brave Biblical heroine Judith, and how she defeated the Assyrian army. Judith with the Head of Holofernes by Massimo Stanzione courtesy of The Metropolitan Museum of Art (Public Domain)

Temple Isaiah’s 2025 Trip to Israel

Posted on December 27, 2024

Download the itinerary here, and registration form here.  

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 »