Please attend the annual meeting on Dec. 13 from 1 to 3 p.m. This meeting affects our common life together and, as we look to the future, how we grow as a Jewish congregation. The 2023 annual meeting minutes will be available, reports will be presented, and, most importantly, we will elect new officers and…
Breathing room, I think not. Rabbi Daniel “Danny” Price’s openness and spirit guides us through our Shabbat services. Our rabbi is a talented musician and adds to our services with music and singing. He has also created an educational program for us to learn and discuss relevant topics impacting us in today’s world (more on…
Melanie Einbund A long time ago, I collected my dimes to buy a tree in Israel through the Jewish National Fund (JNF). It is a tradition I have kept throughout my life. I buy trees in Israel to commemorate special celebrations, a marriage, a birth, and also to express my sympathy for those I have…
Judi Friedman and Jerry Lankin We’re two SaddleBrooke foodies forever seeking great places to eat! We’ll review two restaurants each month for taste and presentation, service, price, value, and ambiance. If you have a favorite eatery and would like to spread the word, please send us an email at cooksoutofthekitchen@gmail.com. Flaming Heart BBQ 1702 North…
David Zapatka Reader Luz Stella Perotti wrote, “I had a SPLENDID time reading that one (Splendor). It is one of my favorite words.” While reading a fiction writers evaluation team’s comments about what makes a story successful, I came across these sentences, “Successful: tight writing, sharp dialogue, creative use of language, vivid imagery, a surprising…
Kathy Sinnott How often do we see heroes wearing insignias or uniforms that identify one’s service in the military or other hero profession? How often do we then congratulate and thank them for their service? For the Gold Star Moms who wear the Gold Star lapel pin, it’s of the utmost importance to approach them…