Archive: March 2026

Parashat: Tzav

Posted on March 25, 2026

Parashat: Tzav Leviticus 6:1–8:36 “A perpetual fire shall be kept burning on the altar, not to go out.” — Leviticus 6:6 In this week’s Torah portion, God continues to describe to Moses the various laws of sacrifices, and Moses assembles the community to witness the anointing of the priests and dedication of the Tabernacle. When Continue Reading »

Parashat: Tetzaveh

Posted on February 24, 2026

Parashat: Tetzaveh Exodus 27:20–30:10 “Make sacral vestments for your brother Aaron, for dignity and adornment.” —Exodus 28:2 This week’s Torah portion is full of details about the Priestly dress that Aaron and his sons are to wear. At first glance, it might seem odd that so much attention is paid to the physical garments the Continue Reading »

Parashat: Beshallach 

Posted on January 27, 2026

Parashat: Beshallach  Torah reading: Exodus 13:17–17:16  And Moses took with him the bones of Joseph, who had exacted an oath from the children of Israel, saying, “God will be sure to take notice of you: then you shall carry up my bones from here with you.” — Exodus 13:19 This week’s Torah portion, most well 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: Vayechi

Posted on December 31, 2025

Parashat: Vayechi Genesis 47:28–50:26 So [Israel] blessed them that day, saying, “By you shall Israel invoke blessings, saying: God make you like Ephraim and Manasseh.” Thus he put Ephraim before Manasseh. — Genesis 48:20 As we come to the conclusion of the book of Genesis, we find Jacob (now Israel) on his deathbed, preparing to Continue Reading »

Love Your Neighbor as Yourself: The Heart of the Torah

Posted on December 11, 2025

Temple Isaiah’s Adult Study Retreat April 24–26, 2026 at Bon Secours Retreat Center Join clergy and educators from Temple Isaiah for a spiritually enriching weekend of Shabbat celebration, learning, and community. Our theme, inspired by the week’s Torah portion, explores the mitzvah that lies at the (literal!) center of the Torah: Love Your Neighbor as Continue Reading »