A WEEKLY TORAH THOUGHT FROM RABBI MORDY In this week’s Torah portion, Parshas Chukas, we learn about the Red Heifer, the elusive “Red Cow,” which, without getting into too many details, has the ability through its slaughter to purify the otherwise ritually impure. It is fitting that this law take place in this Parsha; the name “Chukas” refers to the… Read More

FOTT Book Club This week Friends on the Town had their last book club of the year. We rounded out the year by reading about a Giant Squid! In addition to reading about this giant sea creature, friends shared what their favorite sea creatures were. We also made ocean paintings on seashells.

A WEEKLY TORAH THOUGHT FROM RABBI MORDY This week’s Parsha, Korach, discusses a rebellion against Moses by—you may have guessed it—Korach. Korach had many followers in his day who questioned the legitimacy of Moses’s leadership, particularly the perceived nepotism of his appointment of his brother Aaron to the high-priesthood. Famously, they faced off against each other as any great leaders… Read More

Summer Meet & Greet Our first Summer Meet & Greet was sunshine and smiles on the rooftop as well as through town on our walk to Rita’s! Griffin and Menucha Leah enjoyed playing with fun inflatables and taking silly pictures. We listened to music, played lawn games, and got together to strut down Murray Ave to get our Italian Ice… Read More

A WEEKLY TORAH THOUGHT FROM RABBI MORDY This week’s Parsha, Shelach, contains a serious deviation from the “intended” script. Moses sends spies to scout out the Land of Israel before entering; the spies returned – except two, Joshua and Caleb – with an account of how difficult the land will be to conquer. The spies recount how there are giants,… Read More