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,…
Tag: B’nai Midbar
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…
September 2025, Religion
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…
April 2025, Religion
Congregation B’nai Midbar at SaddleBrooke – April 2025
B’nai Midbar Melanie Einbund Dates to Remember: Shabbat Services: April 25, at 7 p.m. Celebratory Events: April 13: First B’nai Midbar Community Seder Congregation B’nai Midbar Community Seder will be led by Rabbi Danny Price and Father Huy Vu, C.SS.R. Our seder is a collaboration to celebrate the freedom from slavery of the Israelites in…
March 2025, Religion
Congregation B’Nai Midbar at SaddleBrooke – March 2025
Israel and the Middle East in Turmoil Congregation B’nai Midbar invites the entire community to join us on Thursday, March 27, from 3 to 5 p.m. at the DesertView Performing Arts Center, 39900 S. Clubhouse Drive, SaddleBrooke. Listen, Hear, and Learn Dynamic and knowledgeable, Aryeh Green speaks from a unique and deeply personal perspective on…
February 2025, Religion
Congregation B’nai Midbar at SaddleBrooke – February 2025
Energy Abounds! Melanie Einbund December services saw Rabbi Price get our attention as he raised a question: “What is the role of the Rabbi?” Speaking that a primary role of the Rabbi is to be a source of spiritual and pastoral guidance, a lens of Jewish tradition, and the importance of truth. Much to think…
January 2025, Religion
Congregation B’Nai Midbar at SaddleBrooke – January 2025
Updates, Dates, and Happenings At November services, Rabbi Price led us in thought and reflection. Rabbi Price noted that the rabbi is a source of spiritual and pastoral guidance. A bit of a change in November was Eliyanah Powers, our cantorial soloist, not only chanting the prayers but playing the music as well, because Dr.…