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Festival of Dedication

Posted on June 7, 2023

The rain couldn’t dampen our spirits at April’s Festival of Dedication. Hundreds gathered to celebrate the completion of our building expansion and dedicate the new spaces. Thank you to everyone who helped us reach this moment! Photos by Ross Lewin

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 »

Celebrating 18 Years of MatzohBall!

Posted on May 6, 2022

by Brian Jolles The Matzohball 5k and Howard County Family Wellness Day are bringing our community together to make wellness a priority! It all kicks off with our opening ceremony at 8:30am, followed by the start of the 18th Annual Matzohball 5k & 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk. The run will wind around the lake at Continue Reading »

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 »

Repro Shabbat — Rachel Petroff Kessler

Posted on February 4, 2022

Repro Shabbat January 29, 2022 The work can feel overwhelming, and it can be hard to know where to start — or even to know if your involvement can make a difference. Already thousands of years ago, our sages knew we might be inclined to throw up our hands: Rabbi Tarfon taught: ֹ It is Continue Reading »