From a heartfelt Talmud siyum celebrating Bob Marks and Rabbi Yosef Friedman, to sunny smiles at Sunday Experience, a joyful Bat Mitzvah, Aleph Bet adventures, and laughter at Parents’ Night Out—this week was packed with inspiration and connection across our community. Take a look at the highlights!
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For Barbara Moskowitz, matchmaking isn’t just a role—it’s a passion rooted in empathy, intuition, and a genuine love of connection. After watching friends struggle to find meaningful relationships, Barbara realized she had both the drive and the insight to help. She became a matchmaker with JDenver to do just that.
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Bob Lackner finds deep spiritual nourishment and education through his involvement with The Jewish Experience (TJE). For over a decade, Bob has participated in TJE programs, including Rabbi Leban’s Lunch and Learn sessions and weekly Talmud classes. These sessions have become an essential part of his life. “It’s a mandatory thing on my calendar,” Bob explains
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We live in a world of comparisons. We often judge others within a limited and narrow theme. Doing so makes many of us champions. After all, paralleled to others we feel much more secure and exceptional in our own lives. Perhaps one davens in a more enhanced fashion than his neighbor or learns better then someone else.
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Michael Staenberg’s philanthropic journey is deeply rooted in his upbringing and Jewish values. Raised in a family that emphasized gratitude and giving, Staenberg learned the importance of tzedakah at just 10 years old.
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Finally, after months of preparation, the day has arrived for the inauguration of the Mishkan. The Divine Presence would enter the midst of the nation and we would merit all the blessings that accompany that manifestation. For seven days Moshe served as the Kohen and the Mishkan was nearing its climatical finale.
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By Gila Ross, Family Experience Co-Director I wasn’t expecting my declaration of ‘it’s time to clean the car for Pesach’ to be met with delight from my 4 year old. It stood out to me, in stark contrast to what I had been hearing from some of the women that I teach about how much…
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This Week in Pictures 📸From a deliciously sweet Chocolate Seder, to big moments at the JNF Conference, to welcoming our new Office Manager, Mara Eisenstein, it’s been a week full of energy, connection, and community. Check out the highlights! Sweet Moments from Our Chocolate SederOur Sunday school students had a blast at this year’s Chocolate…
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Ahron and his sons were commanded to bring the Olah sacrifice which was totally consumed upon the altar. The Midrash explains that the language used in this verse, ‘Tzav’ is emphasizing the need for alacrity involving this mitzvah not only for the present but for all future generations. Of course, this message from our Sages necessitates an explanation.
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Vayikra discusses many variations of sin offerings. The first scenario is that of the Kohen Gadol, the High Priest. In contrast to the sin offering of a regular individual, he offers his atonement by sprinkling the blood towards the curtain separating the most inner chamber of the Mishkan from the outer area. Then more blood is dashed upon the inner altar and finally, the sacrifice is burnt outside the camp.
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