Archive: January 2024

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

Program Guide 2023–24

Posted on October 2, 2023

The Year at a Glance Last year was the first time that we created a comprehensive guide to the programming at Temple Isaiah, with dates and descriptions for programs and events for the coming year. The booklet was distributed during the High Holy Day Services 2022 and it was so appreciated, we decided to make Continue Reading »

Celebrate Israel’s 75th Anniversary with Us!

Posted on May 1, 2023

Temple Isaiah members are invited to celebrate Yom Ha’atzmaut, Israel’s Independence Day, with a number of community events offering fun and learning. April 21, 8pm — Rabbi Axler’s Israel Update Sermon  During our Shabbat Service Rabbi Axler will share about the recent congregational trip he led to Israel, as well as his impressions on the Continue Reading »

Pick Your Alliteration: Modim Moment or Major Milestone

Posted on December 13, 2021

It was the spring of 2018 when the Temple Board, under the umbrella of the TI2020 initiative, asked a group of us a simple question: did the Temple need to renovate or expand its facilities? After a year of study, we came up with the simple answer: yes. Our committee developed a set of requirements Continue Reading »

Tzedek Isaiah Update

Posted on August 11, 2021

Tzedek Isaiah: Our Freedom to Vote and Racial Justice Campaigns On July 28, Jewish leaders across Maryland organized a meeting with the staff of Senators Chris Van Hollen and Ben Cardin to lobby in support of the For the People Act and the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act. This was part of an effort Continue Reading »