Rabbi Karen's October 2026 Message
October 1, 2026
Dear Friends,
In so many ways, I am still floating and reliving moments from our Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur services. It is because of you and your participation in these holiest of our “holy” days that my first steps into this new year are so very special. And I am grateful.
To all who helped prepare us for the season, cleaned the silver breastplates and crowns, served as greeters, read Torah, led a piece of the service, prepared for the break-fast, coordinated honors, organized our security needs, accepted an aliyah, worked on the yizkor book, answered phones, helped from behind the scenes or right up front; you are so very appreciated. Thank you all.
The beginning days of October bring us to the final days of this High Holy Day season:
Shemini Atzeret: On Saturday morning, October 3, we will include the additional prayers Shemini Atzeret. This holy day includes the prayers and readings of the Yizkor Service, as one of the 4 times each year we intentionally pause to recall the names of our loved ones who have passed.
Simchat Torah: Then, on Sunday morning, October 4 at 10:30 am, we will conclude this season with a Simchat Torah celebration of singing and dancing with our Torahs! I hope to see you there.
And then our new year of programs, classes, and events begins. Take a look:
October 7th Commemoration: With guest speaker Ambassador Elan Carr. This community event will be held on Thursday, October 8th at 7pm at Temple Beth-El.
Scam & Fraud Prevention: Join us at TBS on Thursday, October 15 at 10:30am for this important and informative program specifically geared to help seniors protect themselves.
Adult Education: The Adult Intro to Hebrew Class continues! Our Sunday class resumes on October 18 with an overview and begin with a review of the letters, sounds, and words we learned before our break. For the remainder of 2026, we will meet at 11:45am on: October 18, 25; November 1, 15, 22, December 13, 20
Save these Dates!
Congregational Meeting: Sunday, November 8 at 10am
Veterans Shabbat: Friday, November 13
TBS Chanukah Latke Party: Friday, December 11 at 5pm
Artist-in-Residence Shabbat: Featuring Sam Glaser, January 15-16
Wishing you a month of continued blessing, connection, and inspiration,
L’hitraot,
Rabbi Karen Tashman
