A WEEKLY TORAH THOUGHT FROM RABBI MORDY Rivkee and I were visiting friends in Wyoming this week and took a day trip to Yellowstone National Park. It was truly an experience. The geysers and hot springs were like nothing I have ever seen; it was memorable to say the least. Having spent about a day there, we ventured back to… Read More
Dads’ Night Last Thursday our FC Dads got together for our annual Dads’ Night BBQ on the FC roof! It was so nice to connect and catch up with new and returning Friendship Circle dads and we look forward to our future Dads’ Nights together. If you are interested in helping to plan a Friendship Circle Dads gathering please feel free… Read More
A WEEKLY TORAH THOUGHT FROM RABBI MORDY This week we begin to wind down the final portions of the original Four Books of the Torah (the Fifth takes on a different tone as it reiterates much of the previous four and is written in first person by Moses). It includes several episodes – primarily starring Pinchas, the Parsha’s namesake –… Read More
FOTT Wellness Friends on the Town had a blast exploring creativity and wellness this week at Wightman Park! Ally led us in creating inner and outer self portraits of ourselves as she discussed how creativity promotes wellness. It was so fun to see the art that everyone produced! We can’t wait for the next opportunity to practice wellness together. Emma… Read More
A WEEKLY TORAH THOUGHT FROM RABBI MORDY We read a very interesting episode in this week’s Torah portion (Parshat Balak) regarding Balak, a king who feared the Jewish people and therefore hired Bala’am, a prophet, to curse them. Bala’am was unable to do so because, in keeping with the rules of prophecy, he opened his mouth and was only able… Read More
Look through our 2022 and 2023 Friendship Circle memories and see what we have been up to!
Friendship Circle Tribute Book 2023June 13, 2025
A WEEKLY TORAH THOUGHT BY RABBI MORDY This week’s Parsha is a special one because… it’s my Bar Mitzvah Parsha! “Beha’aloscha Es haneiros…” I practiced it for about a year and a half and much of it still comes to mind even though it was just a few years ago (29 but who’s counting?)! In commemoration of that and as… Read More
June 10, 2025
Kennywood Day On Sunday, FC friends of all ages and their families came together for our annual Kennywood Day that was filled with laughter, connection, and classic thrills! From the heart-pounding excitement of the Racer roller coaster to the timeless joy of the carousel and Turtles ride, every moment was packed with shared smiles and unforgettable memories. We capped off… Read More
June 6, 2025
A WEEKLY TORAH THOUGHT BY RABBI MORDY This week’s Parsha (Nasso) discusses the end of the census and expounds on various laws. As the Tabernacle was about to be inaugurated, the Parsha also describes the offerings brought by each of the tribes. What is noteworthy here is that each offering was identical and yet each was described. (For more on… Read More
