Weekly Happenings at TBS
08/03/2022 03:02:25 PM
Aug3
There are so many wonderful events and activities happening at Temple B'rith Shalom. To learn more about our wonderful Shul, please read our weekly announcements.
Announcements February 28, 2024
02/28/2024 05:00:25 PM
Feb28
Rabbi's Reflections ~ לימוד
-“The Torah is a tree of life to those who cling to it. All who uphold it are happy”(Proverbs 3:18).
FifteenRead more...
-“The Torah is a tree of life to those who cling to it. All who uphold it are happy”(Proverbs 3:18).
FifteenRead more...
Announcements February 21, 2024
02/21/2024 05:00:25 PM
Feb21
Rabbi's Reflections ~ שַׁבָּת
Folks have been emailing me with questions about Judaism and I am delighted to respond. Feel free to contacRead more...
Folks have been emailing me with questions about Judaism and I am delighted to respond. Feel free to contacRead more...
Announcements February 14, 2024
02/14/2024 05:00:25 PM
Feb14
Rabbi's Reflections ~ יִשְׂרָאֵל
Much is written and said about Israel everyday. I choose my sources carefully.
This interview movedRead more...
Much is written and said about Israel everyday. I choose my sources carefully.
This interview movedRead more...
Announcements February 7, 2024
02/07/2024 05:00:34 PM
Feb7
Rabbi's Reflections ~ חג האהבה
It has been suggested that this section of the newsletter be dedicated (occasionally) to answering your quesRead more...
It has been suggested that this section of the newsletter be dedicated (occasionally) to answering your quesRead more...
Announcements January 31, 2024
01/31/2024 05:01:25 PM
Jan31
Rabbi's Reflections ~ האבל
Grieving the loss of a loved one can be a lifelong journey. The feelings and thoughts that surface come and go, somRead more...
Grieving the loss of a loved one can be a lifelong journey. The feelings and thoughts that surface come and go, somRead more...
Announcements January 24, 2024
01/24/2024 05:00:44 PM
Jan24
Rabbi's Reflections ~ ט"וּ בִּשְׁבָט
Rabbi Yohanan Ben Zakai (1st century BCE) used to say: "If you have a sapling in your hand and thRead more...
Rabbi Yohanan Ben Zakai (1st century BCE) used to say: "If you have a sapling in your hand and thRead more...
Announcements January 17, 2024
01/17/2024 05:00:45 PM
Jan17
Rabbi's Reflections ~ תִּיקּוּן עוֹלָם
One way TBS builds a positive presence in the Quad Cities is through Tikkun Olam ~ repairiRead more...
One way TBS builds a positive presence in the Quad Cities is through Tikkun Olam ~ repairiRead more...
Announcements January 10, 2024
01/10/2024 05:00:54 PM
Jan10
Rabbi's Reflections ~ אֵשׂ
Our Discovering Judaism class discussed Abraham Joshua Heschel’s book The Sabbath last week. As many times as I hRead more...
Our Discovering Judaism class discussed Abraham Joshua Heschel’s book The Sabbath last week. As many times as I hRead more...
Announcements January 3, 2023
01/03/2024 05:00:44 PM
Jan3
Rabbi's Reflections ~ הַכָּרַת הַטּוֹב
Feeling philosophical as the new year begins so here is a poem that resonates for me:
This ORead more...
Feeling philosophical as the new year begins so here is a poem that resonates for me:
This ORead more...
Announcements December 27, 2023
12/27/2023 05:00:44 PM
Dec27
Rabbi's Reflections ~ צדקה
This is the time of year when many of us make donations to causes that are dear to us.
I know that you do the sameRead more...
This is the time of year when many of us make donations to causes that are dear to us.
I know that you do the sameRead more...
Announcements December 20, 2023
12/20/2023 05:00:45 PM
Dec20
Rabbi's Reflections
A Winter Solstice Prayer – by Edward Hayes
In the heart of every person on this Earth
burns the spark of luminous goodness;
iRead more...
A Winter Solstice Prayer – by Edward Hayes
In the heart of every person on this Earth
burns the spark of luminous goodness;
iRead more...
Announcements December 13, 2023
12/13/2023 05:00:40 PM
Dec13
Rabbi's Reflections ~ Light
The Harmony of the Hanukkiyah
by Suzanne Sabransky
One candle Read more...
The Harmony of the Hanukkiyah
by Suzanne Sabransky
One candle Read more...
Announcements December 6, 2023
12/06/2023 05:00:54 PM
Dec6
Rabbi's Reflections ~ חנוכה
A Hanukkah Candle Lighting Prayer for Difficult Times
by JaRead more...
A Hanukkah Candle Lighting Prayer for Difficult Times
by JaRead more...
Announcements November 29, 2023
11/29/2023 05:00:49 PM
Nov29
Rabbi's Reflections ~ חנוכה
Looking for new ways to celebrate Hanukkah this year? Here are some historical ideas.
In Morocco, Algeria and otheRead more...
Looking for new ways to celebrate Hanukkah this year? Here are some historical ideas.
In Morocco, Algeria and otheRead more...
Announcements November 22, 2023
11/22/2023 05:00:44 PM
Nov22
Rabbi's Reflections ~ Thanksgiving
Chaverim,
For many, Thanksgiving, with its familial setting and reliance on tradition — not to mention a poultrRead more...
Chaverim,
For many, Thanksgiving, with its familial setting and reliance on tradition — not to mention a poultrRead more...
Announcements November 15, 2023
11/15/2023 05:00:34 PM
Nov15
Rabbi's Reflections ~ אֶרֶץ יִשְׂרָאֵל
Chaverim,
On Tuesday, the largest pro-Israel gathering ever in America took place in WashingtRead more...
Chaverim,
On Tuesday, the largest pro-Israel gathering ever in America took place in WashingtRead more...
Announcements November 8, 2023
11/08/2023 05:00:40 PM
Nov8
Rabbi's Reflections ~ אֶרֶץ יִשְׂרָאֵל
Chaverim,
Our Religious School students participated last Sunday in The Lone Soldiers ProjectRead more...
Chaverim,
Our Religious School students participated last Sunday in The Lone Soldiers ProjectRead more...
Announcements November 1, 2023
11/01/2023 05:00:39 PM
Nov1
Rabbi's Reflections ~ אֶרֶץ יִשְׂרָאֵל
I continue to follow the news, to listen to podcasts, to feel deeply about Israel. I also lauRead more...
I continue to follow the news, to listen to podcasts, to feel deeply about Israel. I also lauRead more...
Announcements October 25, 2023
10/25/2023 05:00:19 PM
Oct25
Rabbi's Reflections ~ אֶרֶץ יִשְׂרָאֵל
TAKING SIDES
Rabbi Irwin Keller, Oct. 17, 2023
Today I am taking sides.
I am takRead more...
TAKING SIDES
Rabbi Irwin Keller, Oct. 17, 2023
Today I am taking sides.
I am takRead more...
Announcements October 18, 2023
10/18/2023 05:00:45 PM
Oct18
Rabbi's Reflections ~ אֶרֶץ יִשְׂרָאֵל
It is incumbent on all of us to know the facts.
I often refer to the detailed publication: Read more...
It is incumbent on all of us to know the facts.
I often refer to the detailed publication: Read more...
Announcements October 11, 2023
10/11/2023 05:00:39 PM
Oct11
Rabbi's Reflections ~ אֶרֶץ יִשְׂרָאֵל
We are mourning the worst attack on Jews since the Holocaust. The news reports fill us with asRead more...
We are mourning the worst attack on Jews since the Holocaust. The news reports fill us with asRead more...
Announcements October 4, 2023
10/04/2023 05:00:44 PM
Oct4
Rabbi's Reflections ~ שמחת תורה
Saturday is Simchat Torah. The holiday at the end of Sukkot during which Jews dance with the Torah.
The yeaRead more...
Saturday is Simchat Torah. The holiday at the end of Sukkot during which Jews dance with the Torah.
The yeaRead more...
Announcements September 27, 2023
09/27/2023 05:01:04 PM
Sep27
Rabbi's Reflections ~ Let's help find a cure
I would guess that there is no one reading this who has not been affected by Alzheimer's Disease. WhetheRead more...
I would guess that there is no one reading this who has not been affected by Alzheimer's Disease. WhetheRead more...
Announcements September 20, 2023
09/20/2023 05:00:44 PM
Sep20
Rabbi's Reflections ~ קבר אבות
Kever Avot is the custom of visiting the graveside of parents or close relatives and praying there. Because sRead more...
Kever Avot is the custom of visiting the graveside of parents or close relatives and praying there. Because sRead more...
Announcements September 13, 2023
09/13/2023 05:00:44 PM
Sep13
Rabbi's Reflections ~ לְשָׁנָה טוֹבָה
My heart overflowed when nearly 50 people came together on Selichot evening to enjoy special rRead more...
My heart overflowed when nearly 50 people came together on Selichot evening to enjoy special rRead more...
Announcements September 6, 2023
09/06/2023 05:00:50 PM
Sep6
Rabbi’s Reflections ~ סליחות
Selichot is often not well-attended at synagogues. Congregants anticipating the High Holy Days decide to skip tRead more...
Selichot is often not well-attended at synagogues. Congregants anticipating the High Holy Days decide to skip tRead more...
Announcements August 30, 2023
08/30/2023 05:00:39 PM
Aug30
Rabbi’s Reflections ~ יצירה
On Rosh Hashanah, we fill our palette with paint and approach a newly blank canvas, open to receive our brushstrRead more...
On Rosh Hashanah, we fill our palette with paint and approach a newly blank canvas, open to receive our brushstrRead more...
Announcements August 23, 2023
08/23/2023 05:00:49 PM
Aug23
Rabbi’s Reflections ~ רוּחָנִיוּת
I often wonder what “spirituality” really is. An article in Myjewishlearning.com offers some inteRead more...
I often wonder what “spirituality” really is. An article in Myjewishlearning.com offers some inteRead more...
Announcements August 16, 2023
08/16/2023 05:00:44 PM
Aug16
Rabbi’s Reflections ~ בית מדרש
We are a congregation of learners at TBS. We currently have three (count 'em) study groups every single weekRead more...
We are a congregation of learners at TBS. We currently have three (count 'em) study groups every single weekRead more...
Announcements August 9, 2023
08/09/2023 05:00:23 PM
Aug9
Rabbi’s Reflections ~ Climbing the Ladder
There is a concept in Judaism that we climb the ladder of holiness. We do not get there all at once, butRead more...
There is a concept in Judaism that we climb the ladder of holiness. We do not get there all at once, butRead more...
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