Weekly Roundup: December 6, 2024

Categories: Newsletter

FOTT Meetups Over-18 friends gathered for three different independent hangouts on Monday! The Movement Meetup enjoyed upbeat music, dancing, laughing and impromptu Karaoke. Favorite songs included Abba’s “Dancing Queen”, “Y-M-C-A” and anything by Selena Gomez or Katy Perry. In the South Hills, members enjoyed great conversation, a couple of lively rounds of Break the Ice, and some relaxing coloring activities. A big… Read More

Make the Connection

Categories: Parsha, Toldot

A WEEKLY TORAH THOUGHT FROM RABBI MORDY I am a Chabad rabbi. This coming Shabbat, I hope to join thousands of Chabad rabbis from around the world at a convention in New York; together we are known as “Shluchim,” emissaries of the Lubavitcher Rebbe, Rabbi Menachem Schneerson, whose leadership and lessons inspire us all. This past weekend, one of my… Read More

Weekly Roundup: November 29, 2024

Categories: Newsletter

FOTT Movie Night For our first Movie Night of the year, FOTT gathered to watch the animated adventure comedy movie “Super Mario Bros.” The Host Committee did an amazing job picking a movie that everyone loved. Members especially enjoyed the Mushroom Kingdom training scene where Mario takes a few hits and keeps on training to save the world! The popcorn… Read More

Average Joe

Categories: Chayei Sarah, Parsha

A WEEKLY TORAH THOUGHT FROM RABBI MORDY This week’s Parsha (Chayei Sarah) contains many interesting lessons; it continues the story of Abraham after his wife’s (Sara, hence the name) passing. Abraham immediately sets his mind to finding a bride for Isaac and thereby continue his legacy. So the Parsha is a bit of a mix of Abraham and Isaac. And… Read More

Weekly Roundup: November 21, 2024

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FOTT Trip Our FOTT crew had an amazing second trip to ASCEND this Sunday!  Everyone crushed their climbs and cheered each other on every step of the way. The slack line was a fun challenge for everyone! We’re excited to get out in the community for more adventures soon! Gymnastics Club Our Junior Friends joined together for our first session of… Read More

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Weekly Roundup: December 20, 2024

Teen Challah Bake Teens from The Friendship Circle, The Beacon, The Second Floor at the JCC, BBYO, and NCSY gathered last Thursday night for our annual Teen Challah Bake event! Teens enjoyed playing get-to-know-you bingo and getting their hands dirty making the dough. Don’t worry – we wore aprons! Everyone made two challot with their favorite toppings and enjoyed spending time with… Read More

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