It’s All Connected
VOLUME 103 NUMBER 1Tishrei 26, 5783October 21, 2022PARSHAS BEREISHISCandlelighting Time 5:53 PM We immensely enjoyed the entire Yom Tov of Succos, Shemini Atzeres and Simchas Torah. We completed the
The Farmer and the Sukkah
A Texan was driving through Israel during Sukkot and began to feel thirsty. Because of the holiday, he couldn’t find anything open. Noticing a sukkah (festival dwelling) by the side
TJE Trivia Time
Let’s keep playing TJE Trivia – featuring questions from the 20th Annual Wine & Cheese Gala! Q: What kind of program was “The Buzz” (One of Rabbi Leban’s original innovative
Sukkot insights with Rabbi Tzvi Alyesh
During Rosh Hashanah, we meditated on our dreams, ambitions, and goals for the New Year. On Yom Kippur, we contemplated our imperfections, and we atoned for the ways in which
Searching for the Eighth Day
VOLUME 102 NUMBER 11Tishrei 14, 5783October 9, 2022SPECIAL SUCCOS EDITIONCandlelighting Time 6:11 PM We don’t leave Yom Kippur but we incorporate its theme into the following Yom Tov of
Yom Kippur 5783
If you’re searching for some Yom Kippur options, we have several for you. Here are some services and classes with many of your TJE friends. For those who would like
The Dog on Yom Kippur
A Jewish man walks into his synagogue on Yom Kippur with with his dog. The Rabbi stops him at the door and says “Moishe, what’s the matter with you? You
TJE Trivia Time
Let’s keep playing TJE Trivia – featuring questions from the 20th Annual Wine & Cheese Gala! Who was the first Chairman of the Board of Directors for TJE? Bruce Bendell
The Orchestra of Rosh Hashanah
Head of the YearLabor Day is behind us, the heat of summer is subsiding, and Rosh Hashanah is just around the corner. The holiday, marking the beginning of the Jewish
Wonder of Wonders
VOLUME 102 NUMBER 9Tishrei 5, 5783September 30, 2022PARSHAS VAYEILECHCandlelighting Time 6:25 PM Moshe speaks to the nation and declares that today I am 120 years old. Why was it
Visiting for the holidays
A Jewish parent calls his son in New York. The father says to David, “I hate to tell you, but your mother and I can’t stand each other anymore, and
Your Inner Voice
VOLUME 102 NUMBER 8Elul 27, 5782September 23, 2022PARSHAS NITZAVIMCandlelighting Time 6:37 PM Last week’s parsha and this week’s as well describe in great detail the horrific punishments that await