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Categories: Parsha, V'Zot HaBerachah

A WEEKLY TORAH THOUGHT FROM RABBI MORDY In what can arguably be described as the quickest, most emotionally pinballing four days on the Jewish calendar (I’ve spoken about the five days between Tisha B’av and Tu B’av – the saddest and then a most joyful day during the summer, but that fifth day gives us an extra day of transition),… Read More

Weekly Roundup: October 16, 2024

Categories: Friendship Circle

I-Volunteer Friends on the Town (FOTT) members gathered on October 10 for an evening of volunteering with Weinberg Terrace’s residents. FOTT members and Weinberg Terrace residents enjoyed many rounds of bingo together. FOTT members also created fall-themed suncatchers to be hung on Weinberg Terrace’s sukkah. It was a great evening of community connection in preparation for the upcoming Sukkot holiday. FOTT… Read More

Weekly Roundup: October 11, 2024

Categories: Newsletter

Sunday Funday Members hopped right into this year’s Sunday Funday last weekend at The Friendship Circle! Special guest Ron – Sugar and Spice (along with his little helpers Jellybean and Cappuccino) threw an incredible comedy / magic show for our younger members! With help from the audience, Ron wowed onlookers with his incredible sleight of hand and comedic routine! Make sure… Read More

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A WEEKLY TORAH THOUGHT BY RABBI MORDY This week, as mentioned last week, we don’t technically read a specific Parsha. We read a special reading from the Torah associated with Sukkot; on Wednesday, Simchat Torah, we will actually read the final portion (V’zot habracha). So I’m going to share a brief thought on Sukkot in that spirit. Sukkot is seriously… Read More

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