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

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

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

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

A WEEKLY TORAH THOUGHT FROM RABBI MORDY One of my favorite episodes in the Torah takes place in this week’s Parsha (Vayera) between Abraham and G-d. G-d tells Abraham of his plans to destroy Sodom and Abraham challenges Him. Why must the entire city be destroyed? Aren’t there some folks there worthy of redemption, a few righteous folks in whose… Read More