Oct 11, 2023 | Brotherhood, Temple Event
Shalom in Israel: An Inside Look at the War Against Hamas with Benjy Maor (Munitz)
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2023
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9:15 A.M.
Benjy Maor grew up in the Los Angeles area and made aliyah (moved to Israel) in the 1980s. There, he served in leadership positions including Director of Development at Beit Issie Shapiro and Director of Resource Development at Tzad Kadima (Steps Forward), providing support to children and adults who suffered brain damage.
Benjy is also deeply knowledgeable about the political and military situation in Israel and recently helped our congregants to understand the democracy protests. He is bringing his insight and knowledge so we can better understand the difficult situation in Israel.
Please RSVP to Bob Salfi at rsalfi@alumni.stevens.edu, so we know how many people to expect. A suggested donation of $5 at the door will be appreciated to help cover the cost of the breakfast.
Open to our entire congregation. Sponsored by TAE Brotherhood.
Here is what Benjy said about donating money:
1. Brothers and Sisters in Israel: ericaisraeldemocracy.org/brothersandsistersforisrael
A call to action over the brutal attack on Israel.
This organization…
* Support for victims and their families
* Provide meals and clothing
* Host displaced families from the warzone
* Set-up ad-hoc logistic centers at the heart of Israel for clothing and pharma supplies
2. The Israel Coalition: https://israeltraumacoalition.org/en/
The Israel Trauma Coalition provides a holistic-collaborative approach that includes knowledge, tools and resources for optimal emergency preparedness, professional support, focused on the rapid recovery of the individual, community and strengthening national resilience.
3. United Hatzalah of Israel: https://israelrescue.org/donate/
We are a community-based volunteer emergency medical services (EMS) organization committed to providing the fastest response to medical emergencies across Israel even prior the arrival of ambulances and completely free of charge.
All these three have been vetted by Benji and his close friend who represents a British philanthropist.
Oct 9, 2023 | Temple Event
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How you can help?
Please consider donating to the organizations assisting those affected by the War in Israel. Your contribution can make a significant difference in providing aid and support to the countless individuals in need.
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Sep 29, 2023 | Temple Event
Restoring Balance in Tempting Times
Why do we feel out of control or unbalanced in our lives? In my Kol Nidre sermon, I explored how we often are drawn to pleasures that leave us feeling worse, unbalanced, and unfulfilled. I spoke about a tool called an “Excitement Fast,” where we abstain from overly pleasurable activities in order for us to restore a sense of balance in our lives. However, this is difficult to do alone without the support of people who are going through the similar challenges.
We are forming an online group in October called “Centering Circle,” to gather and gain insights from Jewish tradition and support one another. We will relinquish short-term enticements that detract from our well-being and support each other through the process.
How do I know if I should engage in an excitement fast? If your behaviors are leading to guilt or shame, or if you can’t stop thinking about your excitement of choice, then you might want to engage in this fast.
YOUR EXCITEMENT OF CHOICE MAY BE: Alcohol ● Drugs ● Exercise ● Gambling ● Romance Novels ● Sex/Pornography ● Shopping ● Social Media
Our Centering Circle will meet online Mondays and Wednesday, October 2 – November 1, 2023, at 12:00 p.m. and will be facilitated by Dr. Ken Elman.
Registration is not required, however if you would like to receive a reminder about the meeting, please email centeringcircle@atadelohim.com.
To join our Centering Circle without registering, click here.
Jun 20, 2023 | Israel Trip 2023
Have you experienced déjà vu where you feel as though you have seen something before and are reexperiencing it at the moment? It is a strange feeling, to be sure. I had that same experience the first time I visited Israel. Somehow, it felt I had been there before. Many people looked vaguely familiar, as if I attended a Jewish summer camp with them, and the Hebrew letters, written on so many street signs, reminded me of the prayers I learned in Hebrew school.
Many members of our congregation have gathered to experience Israel together. Some of our members are being joined by other family members from around the country, and other participants found out about our trip and will be joining the TAE family, at least temporarily.
This ten-day trip is more than just a gathering of people going on vacation together, rather we are like pilgrims, exploring the possibility of discovering deep religious, historical, and cultural significance in the ancient stones and modern sky scrapers of this second home of ours. It is a strange feeling to be traveling to a new place, feeling like it is a return home. This is exactly what many people feel when they land at Ben Gurion Airport near Tel Aviv.
I hope you will join Sandy and me along our journey through Israel as we discover its beauty, understand its struggles, and work for its betterment.
