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

FOTT Wellness The FOTT “Create Wellness” event was a vibrant and engaging experience centered around creativity and connection. Friends began by making and customizing their own rainsticks, then explored music and rhythm through interactive games and a drum circle. A variety of creative wellness stations were available, including journal making with prompts, collaborative mural painting, a “create kindness” note station,… 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