As many of you know, Dick and I recently traveled on a cruise to New Zealand and Australia.
And yes, once again I led services on the ship.
One thing I have learned is a bond exists between Jews no matter where we are.
Betsy Frank
Betsy Frank is UHC para-rabbinic fellow and president.
URJ Biennial delivers entertainment, energy and promise of new Temple programming
Dick and I just returned from the Union of Reform Judaism Biennial in Boston. This is the first time we had ever attended. What an experience it was!
The sessions were very informative, from Hebrew Union College Dean and Rabbi Jonathan Cohen’s text study on family life to a live taping of On Being with Krista Tippett.
The energetic and spiritual Shabbat services were like nothing I had ever attended.
Joseph’s coat of many colors may inspire others to donate coats this winter season
In just a week or so, we will be reading about Joseph and his coat of many colors. We all know the story: Joseph receives a coat with many colors and his brothers are most jealous and throw Joseph in a pit.
Whenever I read or hear this story, I think of Donny Osmond, who played Joseph in the musical, Joseph and His Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. Such a beautiful coat caused so much trouble!
Temple Israel capital campaign will preserve a historic treasure for generations to come
You might be asking why, with our membership aging and few new members — one or two each year — are we conducting a capital campaign? To put it bluntly, if we want the building to stand and remain safe for its occupants, we must act to repair the facade and the interior.
But why should we put out the effort to maintain the building? Here is the answer:
The Jewish community has been an integral part of the Wabash Valley for almost 170 years.
People look to our community to share our faith with them.