This Shabbat, Jews around the world will read the iconic story of Noah and his family. Noah will be tasked to build an ark to save himself and his loved ones from a flood that God intends to deliver. In frustration, God plans to wipe out humanity itself. We are...

As we enter the new year the Temple Judea Museum (TJM) is thriving, in large part due to the support of our broad community, including the creative energy of TJM Artists’ Collaborative members; the dedication of our volunteers; and the enthusiastic support of our Friends and Patrons. In addition, TJM...

I say without hesitation that Simchat Torah is my favorite holiday. How could it not be? Think about it: singing, dancing, celebrating, beginning anew, going from the solemnity of our holy season to a state of joy and hope. Simchat Torah is about finishing one reading cycle and beginning the...

We have finally reached the dramatic end of our fall High Holidays/Sukkot season. We begin the celebration of Sukkot on Wednesday evening, October 16. The Sukkot Holiday commemorates the temporary booths that the Israelites erected as shelters on the bank of the Sea of Reeds/Yam Suf, waiting for the splitting...

On Monday, we gathered as a community in prayer and listened to, Nova Festival Survivor, Matan Boltox (click here) share his experience of narrowly surviving the October 7th massacre. His story and presence inspired us. We carry with us the weight of remembering those lost and honoring the resilience of...