To Give Is to Receive

Categories: Parsha, Terumah

A WEEKLY TORAH THOUGHT FROM RABBI MORDY This week’s Parsha – Terumah – contains a lesson truly crucial to us as an organization. The Parsha begins, “V’yikchu li Terumah,” which literally translates to mean, “And they shall take to me (G-d) contributions.” I translate literally because this word is confusing. Take? Isn’t “give” the more appropriate term? There must be… Read More

Weekly Roundup: February 28, 2025

Categories: Newsletter

FC Talks Yesterday, the Friendship Circle hosted an FC Talks panel discussion on Accessibility Within Healthcare, featuring experts and individuals with firsthand experience navigating the system. Our expert panelists included Dr. Josie Badger, Dr. Destin Groff, Heather Mallet, Libby Powers, and Dr. Laura Voigt, as well as moderator Liz Healy. The panelists shared their insights on improving accessibility within healthcare systems. Key topics… Read More

Good Indeed

Categories: Mishpatim, Parsha

A WEEKLY TORAH THOUGHT FROM RABBI MORDY This week’s Parsha – Mishpatim – lists a variety of laws that were taught in the immediate aftermath of the giving of the Torah. So which laws would you expect? Naturally laws relating to faith, G-d, something lofty and spiritual perhaps? Let’s think of the circumstances of the Jewish people at that time.… Read More

Weekly Roundup: February 21, 2025

Categories: Newsletter

Art Club At this week’s Art Club, we kicked things off with a fun and creative opening activity, “I’m Not Just a Scribble,” where we explored how even the simplest marks can turn into something meaningful. During our welcome circle, we shared our thoughts and excitement for the day. Then, everyone got to bring their sculptures to life by painting the incredible… Read More

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

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A WEEKLY TORAH THOUGHT FROM RABBI MORDY Okay, I may be repeating myself from a previous Parshas Pinchas (this week’s Parsha) but I hope you’ll bear with as it’s a good one worth repeating. Pinchas is a relatively unknown figure who sees one of the leaders of the tribes flaunting an inappropriate relationship with a woman. Moses freezes. He’s unsure… Read More

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Weekly Roundup: July 18, 2025

Summer Meet & Greets: Drum Circle We had an amazing time at our second Summer Meet & Greet! Friends joined in a lively drum circle and got creative with ocean-themed crafts. It was a joyful afternoon filled with rhythm, art, and connection. We can’t wait to see you at our next Meet & Greet on Monday, August 5th — don’t… Read More

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A WEEKLY TORAH THOUGHT FROM RABBI MORDY We live in the age of social media. There is so much happening on WhatsApp, Instagram and “X” that if some of us go a day without checking these sources, it feels as though we’ve been completely out of touch, regardless of how “with it” we may actually be. We find something in… Read More

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