Welcome to Our March 20 Shabbat Melanie Einbund Welcome to our March 20 Shabbat. Rabbi Price will officiate. As always, Eliyanah Powers, our cantorial soloist, and Ruzbeh Tebyanian, accompanist, will assist. The February celebration of Tu B’shevat took on a new flavor. Yes, lavender at the Under the Oaks lavender farm in Oracle. Farmer John…
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February 2026, Religion
Congregation B’nai Midbar at SaddleBrooke – February 2026
A New Month—New Celebrations and Happenings! Several are in need! Congregation B’nai Midbar, in combination with IMPACT of Southern Arizona, sponsors a food drive at every Shabbat Service that we are in session. We are focusing on food insecurity in and around our community. Please bring any food products that you wish to donate to…
January 2026, Religion
Congregation B’nai Midbar at SaddleBrooke – January 2026
We Greet the New Year with Happiness, Events, and Undertakings Melanie Einbund At the special invitation from Rabbi Price, we welcomed Rabbi Sanford Seltzer, Emeritus, to our pulpit once again! Rabbi Seltzer spoke at our Shabbat Services on Dec. 19. A scholar par excellence, Rabbi Seltzer shared his thoughts with us. Honoring our 29 new…
Religion, December 2025
Congregation B’Nai Midbar at SaddleBrooke – December 2025
I Can’t Keep Up! Melanie Einbund The High Holy Days are past us, and I need to shield my eyes from the oncoming traffic! As expressed before, and forgive me for repeating myself, but we look forward to 5786 as a Year of Vision. There are several points to this exciting plan. From time to…
Religion, November 2025
Congregation B’nai Midbar at SaddleBrooke – November 2025
Greeting 5786! Melanie Einbund The sanctuary was resplendent in High Holy Day décor! Rabbi Price punctuated traditional and modern services with sermons relating to looking forward and accepting new experiences. Eliyanah Powers, our cantorial soloist, was in resonant voice as she led us in prayer through melodies of awe and beauty. Rouzbeh Tebyanian, our accompanist,…
October 2025, Religion
Congregation B’nai Midbar at SaddleBrooke – November 2025
B’nai Midbar Celebrations Melanie Einbund Our last summer lay-led Shabbat Service was attended by many on a very warm Friday evening at the home of Bonnie Lasky and Irv Rothenberg. Susan Kravitz led the service, which included music, song, and history. Herb and Sue Cohn offered readings and prayers. Celebrating Shabbat together is special and…
Religion, September 2025
Congregation B’Nai Midbar at SaddleBrooke – September 2025
Well, Beforehand Melanie Einbund As you read this article, some things have happened and some are in the future. I will try to keep you on track and discern between the two. Summer Lay-Led Shabbat Services In July several members and guests attended our lay-led Shabbat services hosted by Nate and Melanie Einbund. Our lay…
August 2025, Religion
Congregation B’nai Midbar at Saddlebrooke
So, What’s New? Melanie Einbund In June some 18 members attended our first lay-led Shabbat services, hosted by Esta Goldstein. Our lay leaders were Herb and Sue Cohn. The service they provided was thoughtful, caring, and traditional. Everyone participated in an atmosphere that was relaxed and peaceful. The Oneg was a time to socialize…
July 2025, Religion
Here Comes Summer!
B’nai Midbar News Melanie Einbund Remembering, Honoring, and Worth Repeating: We have all experienced at one time or another the loss of someone close to us. The Jewish practice of Yahrzeit (the Yiddish word for “anniversary”) refers specifically to the anniversary of the date of a person’s passing. We commemorate the event with a candle…
Religion, June 2025
Congregation B’nai Midbar at SaddleBrooke – June 2025
An Exciting Time April Shabbat services included our farewell to several congregants who winter with us. April’s Oneg was sponsored by the B’nai Midbar Board. New members were introduced and received a welcoming gift. We said goodbye to Dr. Josh Nichols, our accompanist. Josh and his family are headed to the University of Mississippi in…