Archive: August 2024

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 »

TIPS Summer 2024 Update

Posted on July 23, 2024

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 Continue Reading »

HoCo Interfaith Advisory Council

Posted on January 29, 2024

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.

Videos from the High Holy Days 5784

Posted on October 5, 2023

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. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VN_zchZQ9nQhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iVQZXIn0K4Yhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2NLCeqb7dH4&thttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i37ZHkVaFA0https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2tc5ZCy_TcEhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HZaPr39IGhYhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZNmERMH6Vlc&thttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3JnxgjI3FWM

Repro Shabbat — Rabbi Daniel Plotkin

Posted on February 4, 2022

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 Continue Reading »

Repro Shabbat — Sue Tafler

Posted on February 4, 2022

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 Continue Reading »