A WEEKLY TORAH THOUGHT BY RABBI MORDY This week we begin the fourth Book of the Torah, the Book of Numbers, also called Bamidbar. Bamidbar is the name of the Parsha as well and, while the book overall is called Numbers, the word Bamidbar is actually translated to mean “in the desert.” It speaks of Moses counting the Jewish people… Read More
A WEEKLY TORAH THOUGHT BY RABBI MORDY Here we are this week, back at another double portion with Behar and Bechukotai. Behar means, “On the mountain,” referring to Mount Sinai where G-d revealed the Torah to the Jewish nation; the timing is perfect since we are about a week away from the holiday of Shavuot which commemorates this pivotal event.… Read More
A WEEKLY TORAH THOUGHT BY RABBI MORDY This week has been quite a whirlwind. The lead-up to Friends All Around is always a bit chaotic and this year is no exception! It means long nights and detailed plans (and alternative detailed plans!) culminating in a beautiful community affair (G-d willing!) this Sunday. In addition, today we observe “Lag Ba’omer,” an auspicious… Read More
Young Adult Network Happy Hour On Monday, May 12, Friendship Circle’s Young Adult Network hosted a Happy Hour at Velum Fermentation Brewery where old friends reunited, new connections sparked, and the good times rolled! Our Happy Hour was the perfect blend of laughter, drinks, and friendly competition – from clinking glasses over tasty snacks to epic showdowns in arcade classics,… Read More
Friendship Awards 2025 The 2025 Friendship Awards were a heartwarming celebration of a year filled with connection, growth, and unforgettable moments at the Friendship Circle!Friends and families came together for a joyful festival-themed event complete with a colorful candy table, refreshing Rita’s Ice, and plenty of smiles to go around. From honoring our amazing participants to recognizing the bonds that… Read More
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Contact UsJuly 3, 2025
A WEEKLY TORAH THOUGHT FROM RABBI MORDY We read a lot in the news about Israel. About issues that go on there and not all of them pleasant. Sure, there are those who are more critical and some who are more forgiving but somehow it always makes it to the top of the news feed. Something in this week’s Parsha… Read More
July 2, 2025
Family Fun June 2025 On Sunday our Junior Friends got together for Summer Family Fun!! We joined together for a morning of creative play, a singalong session and story time led by FC members Sammi and Rachel reading the story “We are all different, we are all the same”. Our morning wouldn’t have been complete without a visit from our… Read More
June 27, 2025
A WEEKLY TORAH THOUGHT BY RABBI MORDY This week’s Parsha, Korach, discusses Korach’s unsuccessful rebellion against his cousin Moshe; by G-d’s design, this Sunday we will also commemorate the 31st Yahrtzeit (anniversary of passing) of Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson, The Rebbe (for whom our son Mendy is named, and whose teachings inspired the establishment of The Friendship Circle). These two events, especially… Read More
