For weeks, Morris had been suffering from a mysterious and rather alarming medical condition. Every morning, he’d sit down at the kitchen table, pour himself a fresh cup of coffee, take a sip, and immediately feel a sharp, stabbing pain in his right eye. At first, he ignored it. But…
David builds a sukkah on the balcony of his apartment. His landlord is furious, claiming it violates the lease, and takes him to court. The landlord tells the judge that the sukkah is ugly, unsafe, and a fire hazard. David explains that building and dwelling in a sukkah for the…
After the coronation of Hashem on Rosh Hashana and meriting clemency for our sins on Yom Kippur, we head into the beautiful and inspiring Yom Tov of Succos. In order to appreciate the fundamental theme of Succos we first have to quote the words of our Sages.
Jewish Joke of the Week: The Newest Technology This week’s laugh comes courtesy of our friend Sal Litvak, also known as The Accidental Talmudist, who has graciously given us permission to share some of his favorite jokes with you! Max and Benny are golf buddies in Boca. On the first tee,…
Moshe in his final moments addressing the nation cautions them to be attentive to the entire communication that has been delivered to them. They will soon be leaving the protective buttress of the desert. There they lived a life constantly supported by miracles.
A family sits down for Rosh Hashanah dinner. The table is beautifully set, the food smells incredible, and everyone is more than ready to eat. Just as they’re about to begin, the mother says, “Wait! Before we eat, I thought it would be meaningful to go around the table and…
We have a massive court case pending. It’s called Rosh Hashanah. The Talmud explains that the books of Life and Death are opened and each and every person’s entire life history of the past year is examined in great detail. Not a point is overlooked or not dealt with.
Wine & Cheese Gala Photo Gallery 📸 What a night! We loved celebrating with so many members of our community at this year’s Wine & Cheese Gala. Take a look through the full gallery below and relive some of the smiles, celebrations, and special moments from the evening!
A Jewish man looks at his calendar and says: “Wait, Rosh Hashanah is coming up already?” His wife says, “Yes.” “And then Yom Kippur?” “Yes.” “And then Sukkot?”
The Torah states that Moshe ‘went’ and then spoke to the nation. However, it is not clear where did Moshe go? Rav Shlomo Kluger presents a fascinating explanation which will serve us well in 2026. At the end of his life, Moshe no longer has the faculty to disseminate Torah…
A Little Sneak Peek… 📸 The full Wine & Cheese Gala photo gallery is coming next week, but here are just a few of our favorite moments from the evening! Thank you to everyone who celebrated with us, and stay tuned. There are many more photos to come!
A man walks into a Jewish community event and asks the person at the door: “Is there going to be food?” “Of course.” “Wine?” “Absolutely.” “Cheese?”
When the owner of a field brings his first ripened fruits to the Beis Hamikdash, he recites an entire litany that he has followed all the rules that pertain to tithing his produce
The Heart Behind Saba What if you could tell the story of someone you loved without saying a single word? That is part of what makes Saba, the animated short film we’ll be screening at this year’s Wine & Cheese Gala, so special. The film comes from DreamWorks artist and…
Celebrate Rosh Hashanah with The Jewish Experience Start the new year surrounded by community, connection, and a little something delicious. 🍎🍯 Join us throughout Rosh Hashanah weekend for meaningful meals and celebrations for every stage of life. Olami Young Professionals will kick off the weekend with a Friday night Shabbos…
One of the perks of studying Torah is a glimpse into understanding life with tremendous insight and bringing to light principles that will guide us for our entire journey. This week we learn about the wayward son known as the ‘ben sorar u’morah.’
From families celebrating Shabbat together to young professionals gathering for an inspiring evening with David Last, it was another week filled with connection and community at TJE. Take a look at some of our favorite moments from the week!
Meet Liron Topaz For the past 17 years, Liron Topaz has helped bring some pretty familiar characters to life. As an artist and filmmaker at DreamWorks, he has worked on some of the studio’s biggest films, including the Kung Fu Panda franchise, How to Train Your Dragon and The Bad…
Meet Liron Topaz For the past 17 years, Liron Topaz has helped bring some pretty familiar characters to life. As an artist and filmmaker at DreamWorks, he has worked on some of the studio’s biggest films, including the Kung Fu Panda franchise, How to Train Your Dragon and The Bad…
