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…
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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.…
November 2024, Religion
B’nai Midbar: Reflections
As you read this, the High Holy Days have passed. So, a recap of sorts. Rabbi Daniel “Danny” Price officiated B’nai Midbar’s High Holy Days. His openness and spirit engaged us as we practiced traditions and recited prayers centuries old. Eliyanah Powers, cantorial soloist, was in splendid voice and fascinated us as she chanted prayers…
November 2024, Religion
B’nai Midbar: Havdalah
The celebration of Havdalah (a separation of Shabbat to welcome the new week) was hosted by Joy and Bill Erickson. Rabbi Price spoke to the meaning and symbolism of the service. As we looked upon the several (about 50) faces, there were smiles and gladness as we chanted prayers, passed the wine and spices, lit…
Religion, October 2024
Let’s Celebrate! Rosh Hashanah (Happy New Year) 5785!
Melanie Einbund Apples and honey, round challahs with raisins, blowing of the shofar, honey cakes, pomegranates, flowers, and all that is sweet and inviting as we welcome the new year! We greet each other by saying, “L’shana tovah u’metukah” (pronounced l’shah-NAH toe-VAH ooh-meh-too-KAH), which means “for a good and sweet year.” We are delighted to…
September 2024, Religion
Welcome Rabbi Daniel Price!
We are delighted to welcome Rabbi Daniel “Danny” Price to Congregation B’nai Midbar. Rabbi Daniel “Danny” Price received his Rabbinic Ordination from the Academy for Jewish Religion in New York. He has over two decades of experience as a rabbi, educator, and cantorial soloist. With a B.A. in music/communications from Plattsburgh State University and a…
September 2024, Clubs & Classes
Jewish Friendship Group Fall Events
Marsha Mantykow The end of summer was officially celebrated with a wonderful cocktail party at the MountainView Bar & Grill. With drinks of various kinds in hand, more than 35 members of both the Jewish Friendship Group (JFG) and B’nai Midbar spent the evening mingling with friends. It was a pleasure to welcome new members…