J-Quest links
Click the link(s) below that corresponds to your child(ren)'s grade(s) to access the J-Quest WhatsApp groups. Kindergarten 1st Grade 2nd Grade 3rd Grade 4th Grade 5th Grade 6th Grade 7th Grade
J-Quest
We are very excited to welcome everyone back to J-Quest on Sunday, September 10th at 9 a.m. Our morning will include community gatherings and class time, and conclude with a show from the Jesse White Tumblers! A reminder that parents/families are invited to join us for J-Quest sessions on Sunday, September
Shabbat Nitzavim-Vayeilech; Phyllis Mitzen
From the time I was a child, I loved Friday nights – lighting the candles, making a special dinner, going to services, connecting with generations of Jews for whom this suspension of time embodies our covenant with God and each other. This week’s Torah portion, Nitzavim, Deuteronomy 29:9-31:30, is
Shabbat Ki Tavo; Dawn Lavin
Following in my father's footsteps, I became a criminal defense attorney. First as a public defender and now as a private criminal defense attorney. Combining my professional life and advocacy for the platform of criminal justice at Temple Jeremiah came easily to me. One of the High Holy Day
Shabbat Ki Teitzei; Jill Patano
My passion for advocacy and social justice really developed when I joined Jeremiah about six years ago. I was always interested in being involved in social justice, but sometimes it can be hard to know where to start or how to begin. My involvement in mental health, anti-racism, and
Shabbat Shoftim; Nancy Eisenberg
WHY I ADVOCATE Temple Jeremiah has been my spiritual home for nearly 40 years. It has always been a place of comfort, love, and learning for me. In 2019, when I was asked to work on the temple’s Advocacy arm of the Social Justice Committee, I saw it as
Shabbat Balak
As I write this message to you, I am with beloved colleagues, former classmates, friends, and teachers at the American Conference of Cantors/Guild of Temple Musicians (ACC-GTM) Convention in a beautiful setting in San Diego, CA. While my surroundings are glorious, sunny, and perfectly temperate, I cannot help thinking
Take a Look! What Your Support of Brotherhood Brings Here’s a list of popular Brotherhood events from recent times. With your support, you can help keep the programming coming. Most importantly, we want you to join us for fellowship and fun. Social Events Barbecues Family Bingo Night Brotherhood Shabbat
Shabbat Naso
This week’s Torah Portion, Naso (to take a census, or to lift up) covers a lot of ground, from God commanding Moses to “take a census,” to how to deal with folks who make mistakes in Temple ritual, commit adultery, and those who repent of their transgressions. We also
Shabbat Rosh Chodesh
This week we read the double portion of Tazria-Metzorah. Metzorah talks about the proper purification ritual for leprosy, both for the afflicted person, and their home. It also talks about the emission of bodily fluids. Hmmmm…..this doesn’t seem like a very pleasant lesson to be learning on what is