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Community Spirit: Celebrating Our Shared Heritage and Traditions in Utica
As part of the Jewish People, from our place in the diaspora, we are part of an army outside of Israel of millions of Jews who must care and
Jul 5, 2024


Parashat Korach: Good Intentions for a Better Future
Who is Korach? Korach is that member of the people of Israel who, with all his material wealth, believes he can dazzle the people. He...
Jul 4, 2024


Parashat Shlach Lecha: Repairing the broken with Gold
There is a Japanese technique called kintsukuroi that celebrates the history of broken objects. When something breaks, we often regret...
Jun 27, 2024


Parashat Beha’alotcha: Someone to Lean on in Difficult Times
Parashat Behaalotcha places us in a complicated moment in the journey of the people of Israel in the desert. Many well-known episodes...
Jun 19, 2024


Parashat Naso: Which Do You Choose?
It is very common, especially in our society, to boast about the titles one holds. If we are addressed with the title of "Doctor" or...
Jun 13, 2024


Parashat Bemidvar: Know Who You Can Count On
"Numbers" begins with a census of the Israelites. That's why this book is known in English (and also in Spanish) as "Numbers." Since this...
Jun 6, 2024


Shabbat Bechukotay: If I Forget You, Oh Jerusalem, Oh Israel, What Would Become of Us?
"If I forget you, O Jerusalem, let my right hand forget its skill. Let my tongue stick to the roof of my mouth if I do not remember you,...
May 30, 2024


June 2024 | President's Message
Shalom, PLEASE ATTEND THE ANNUAL CONGREGATIONAL MEETING ON JUNE 4TH AT 7:00PM IN THE TEMPLE SANCTUARY. Light refreshments will be served....
May 28, 2024


Jewish Continuity and Belonging
We are the Jews because, knowing our people's history, we must heed its call to write the next chapter and continue its journey. We cannot a
May 27, 2024


Shabbat Behar: Our Commitment with Nature
I remember a video, one of those we see so much on the internet and that often get forwarded on WhatsApp or Instagram. Interestingly,...
May 24, 2024


Parashat Emor: Finding the Good Among the Bad
Parashat Emor speaks of two kinds of holiness: that of people and that of time. We have defined the concept of Kedusha, holiness, several...
May 16, 2024


Parashat Kedoshim: Mere Images of God
Imagine standing in front of a mirror; there is an image of us, but it doesn't fully capture who we are.
May 9, 2024


Shabbat Acharei Mot: Resilience and Reconstruction
We are currently in the days between Passover and Shavuot: the days of counting the Omer, where we count, every evening in prayer, one...
May 2, 2024


Connecting with the younger generations
The existence of a country and its People does not depend on, nor can it be judged by, the political expression of the government leading it
May 2, 2024


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Dear Friends, On May 19, 2024, there will be a FREE Israeli Independence Day (Yom Ha’Atzmaut) performance at the Capitol Theater in Rome...
May 2, 2024


Shabbat Chol Hamoed Pesach: The Moment of Rebirth
The concept of counting time is deeply rooted in Jewish tradition. The Jewish calendar reminds us of the obligation to follow the waxing...
Apr 25, 2024


April 2024 | President's Message
Another Purim celebration has gone down in history! Watch for the photos in next month’s issue. Rabbi Geier and Rabbi Schaktman shared...
Apr 19, 2024


How can we Celebrate Freedom in World of Injustice?
We truly feel and believe that we are free. Are we being naïve?
Apr 19, 2024


How a Leading Women's Zionist Organization is Helping Israel Rebuild
Hadassah Hospitals Rise to the Occasion Since the trauma inflicted on Israel since October 7, Hadassah as stepped up to heal countless...
Apr 18, 2024


Parashat Tazria: Choosing Exposure to Sanctity
In this week's Torah portion: Tazria, the topic of ritual purity after childbirth is addressed, focusing on the birth of a boy or a girl....
Apr 12, 2024
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