Good Advice

Categories: Parsha, Yitro

A WEEKLY TORAH THOUGHT FROM RABBI MORDY We’ve all received unsolicited advice, right? And we’ve all responded by half-listening, when really, we’re not. It’s like our mind forms an instant emotional blockade: “You have no idea what it’s like to be me, and who are you to tell me how to do what I do?” This week’s Parsha (Yitro) contains… Read More

Weekly Roundup: February 14, 2025

Categories: Newsletter

FOTT Trip Friends on the Town had a fun and creative day at Painting with a Twist last Sunday! Members enjoyed an instructor-led class where we each painted our own unique donut. It was amazing to see everyone’s creativity shine through in their individual designs. We’re already looking forward to more exciting outings in the community! Art Club On Sunday,… Read More

You Get What You Get…

Categories: Beshalach, Parsha

A WEEKLY TORAH THOUGHT FROM RABBI MORDY This Shabbat is a special one for a number of reasons. First, we read a special song that the Jewish people sang when they crossed the Sea of Reeds as part of this week’s Parsha, Beshalach. But there is additional significance in that this Shabbat commemorates the yahrtzeit of the previous Chabad Rebbe,… Read More

Stand Up!

Categories: Bo, Parsha

A WEEKLY TORAH THOUGHT FROM RABBI MORDY So this week’s parsha is Bo and the Jewish people are in a pickle. (Sound familiar?) Slavery is unbearable and so are the plagues that God keep making  worse for the Egyptians. These are tense times indeed. And so, when finally the tenth plague arrives and the Egyptians are completely fed up, Moses… Read More

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