Israel

Supporting the modern State of Israel is part of who and what we are.  In addition to lsrael being a formal part of the sixth grade curriculum, our congregation supports the Jewish state in a number of ways.

• Visiting Israel.  Many congregants visit Israel to nurture their Jewish souls.

• Giving to Israel.  Congregants generously support the State of Israel through a variety of organizations, including AIPAC, Jewish National Fund, UJA-Federation, New Israel Fund, and ARZA. 

• Celebrating Israel. Every year we celebrate Yom Haatzmaut (Israel Independence Day) as well as observing Yom HaShoah (Holocaust Commemoration Day).  Yom HaShoah will be observed at Shabbat Services on Friday, April 20, 2012 and Yom Haatzmaut on April 27, 2012.

Our rabbi visits Israel on a regular basis.  In good times and bad Rabbi Moskowitz travels to Israel.  He shares his experiences with the congregation in sermons and articles, as well as photographs.  He often writes about issues related to Israel on his blog where you can also find these articles and photographs.

To learn more about Israel in the news read a daily synopsis of articles at Daily Alert.

In addition the congregation recently inaguarated a new adult education program from Jerusalem's renowned Shalom Hartman Institute.