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: Shabbat
Religion, August 2025
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…
June 2025, Religion
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…
Clubs & Classes, February 2024
Some New Things and Catching Up
Melanie Einbund Our December services were led by Rabbi Sanford Seltzer, assisted by Eliyanah Powers and Joshua Nichols. We welcomed the coming new year with the hope for peace to embrace our community and Israel. Our Oneg honored the birthdays of Barbara Rosenthal and Sharon Triester, as well as Jack and Barbara Rosenthal’s 62nd anniversary. Our…
Generals, December 2023
October Shabbat
Shabbat services were well attended. Rabbi Seltzer spoke to the war in Israel, provided some history, and led us in prayer. Eliyanah Powers, cantorial soloist, and Dr. Josh Nichols, accompanist, presented liturgical music that resounded throughout the service. The Oneg celebrated the 50th wedding anniversary of Mart and Carol Gordon. The occasion also marked Mart’s…