We are thrilled  to announce that Temple Shaaray Tefila has been awarded a generous UJA Federation New York “Capitalizing the Surge” grant to provide a generous subsidy to cover land arrangements for the TST “Journey of Hope and Renewal” to Israel, March 7 to 13, 2026, with a pre-trip option for first-timers starting March 5. The mission will include conversations with those impacted by the war and the aftermath, visits to sites along the Gaza border, encounters with Reform Jewish communities, and much more. I hope you join me on this “Journey,” which promises experiences and memories that will last a lifetime.

Please contact me (Rabbi) at the Temple for more information or to register.

In addition, I am delighted that our tour educator and guide, Uri Feinberg, will be our guest Shabbat speaker, Friday, September 5 at the 7 PM service. I have traveled throughout Israel with Uri several times with the Central Conference of American Rabbis and our tour operator, J2 Adventures.. Uri is filled with warmth, graciousness, a generous spirit, and much knowledge, and I have been privileged to learn from him and always enjoy his company. Join us Friday, September 5 for a taste of our Israel experience.

With so much going on in Israel and our world, your continuing membership and support of Temple Shaaray Tefila is already making an important contribution to the well being of our community and the Jewish people. I hope you can join me this year in stepping up to make an even greater contribution and difference.

With love of Israel and prayers for peace,

Rabbi Dennis Ross