Are You Corruptible?

Categories: Parsha, Pinchas

A WEEKLY TORAH THOUGHT FROM RABBI MORDY This week we begin to wind down the final portions of the original Four Books of the Torah (the Fifth takes on a different tone as it reiterates much of the previous four and is written in first person by Moses). It includes several episodes – primarily starring Pinchas, the Parsha’s namesake –… Read More

Weekly Roundup: July 26, 2024

Categories: Friendship Circle

FOTT Wellness Friends on the Town had a blast exploring creativity and wellness this week at Wightman Park! Ally led us in creating inner and outer self portraits of ourselves as she discussed how creativity promotes wellness. It was so fun to see the art that everyone produced! We can’t wait for the next opportunity to practice wellness together. Emma… Read More

Not for Prophet

Categories: Balak

A WEEKLY TORAH THOUGHT FROM RABBI MORDY We read a very interesting episode in this week’s Torah portion (Parshat Balak) regarding Balak, a king who feared the Jewish people and therefore hired Bala’am, a prophet, to curse them. Bala’am was unable to do so because, in keeping with the rules of prophecy, he opened his mouth and was only able… Read More

Weekly Roundup: July 19, 2024

Categories: Newsletter

Summer Meet & Greet Members got together for cozy crafts and a fabulous candy bar to enjoy a hot summer day this week on Monday afternoon. Alia really enjoyed playing Headbandz with Reese and getting some cotton candy. Toby loved trying the different flavors of lollipops. Micah and Pearl made some magazine collages and vision boards with interesting artwork and cool… Read More

Have a Cow

Categories: Chukat, Parsha

A WEEKLY TORAH THOUGHT FROM RABBI MORDY In this week’s Torah portion, Parshas Chukas, we learn about the Red Heifer, the elusive “Red Cow,” which, without getting into too many details, has the ability through its slaughter to purify the otherwise ritually impure. It is fitting that this law take place in this Parsha; the name “Chukas” refers to the… Read More

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