We had our first Teen MESH of the year.
We decided to go with tried-and-true for our first Teen MESH of the year. The dinner bags were packed with: Salmon burgers on buns, Tzatziki sauce, Rice Pilaf Mediterranean salad, Cookies, Protein bar, Tangerines, and Water.
Jordan, president of PLATES, brought four other club members to cook for our 50 guests. Pictured above: Olyvia, Jordan, Caitlin, Sena and Leila.
We spent the last two weeks of Shabbat morning Torah study discussing the character of Rebecca and her relationship with Isaac. Judy Wildman led our discussion of Parshat Chayei Sarah on Nov 13 and I led the discussion of Parshat Toldot the following week on November 22. (more…)
Regard for animals goes back to the first stories in Judaism. Adam is given responsibility to care for the animals [Gen 1:26]; Noah is instructed to save all the animals [Gen 6:19-20]; Abraham’s servant Eliezer is impressed when Rebecca – who is to become Isaac’s wife – cares for the camels [Gen 24:42-48]. (more…)
Once again, our Shomrei Community of Giving stepped up to the call for MESH supplies for winter respite. Over the course of the two week drive, we transported roughly 10 van and SUV loads of paper towels, toilet paper and coffee to MESH headquarters.
Sermon: “In Celebration of 40 Years of Conservative Women Rabbis” by Rabbi Julie Roth (more…)
