As we approach the holiday of Tu BiSh’vat, the celebration of trees, Temple is launching a new initiative to assist families whose generations-old trees were damaged or destroyed in the recent Dallas tornado. 

In partnership with the Texas Trees Foundation, Temple families are invited to foster young Texas native trees in their yards for families who have lost a tree in the tornado and would like to replant in January/February of 2021. Foster families will be matched with recipient families (who have already been contacted) in an effort to create new sacred connections in our congregation, and together, these partnerships will join in the replanting effort in early spring, 2021.

Learn more in this interview with Temple's Alex Horn, Director, Social Justice & Small Group Engagement. 

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In this episode, Cantor Leslie Niren sits down with her friend, Caroline Rothstein who will be visiting Temple from November 14-17 as our Artist-In-Residence.

Caroline hails from NYC and is a passionate, electrifying spoken word poet, writer and performer described by Lady Gaga as “a very inspiring woman.”

She talks about mental well-being, personal trauma, the art of spoken word poetry, Israel and more as she gives us a glimpse into our time with her.

For details on all the programming with Caroline, click here.

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In this episode, Dr. Crane chats with Temple member Sara Albert who works in food law and policy.  They discuss superabundance, how we are encouraged to eat, eat a lot and eat often, and the crazy takeover of pumpkins during the Fall season. 

Dr. Crane will be joining as at Temple on October 16 for the Henry D. Schlinger Ethics Symposium. Expect an interactive, provocative and hilarious session during Sukkot week when the celebrate the bounty of the harvest. 

Dr. Crane works at the Murray Center for Ethics at Emory University
He will be visiting Temple on Wednesday, October 16 at 7 p.m. in Stern Chapel

Register: participate.tedallas.org/ethicssymposium 
Contact: Becky Slakman, [email protected]

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So, what is Selichot? What should you do to prepare? And, what does preparation even look like?

In this episode, Temple member Roz Katz speaks with our Selichot guest, Rabbi Jordan Bendat-Appell, Director of Camp Ramah Canada. Rabbi Jordan was previously a teacher of Jewish mindful meditation at the Institute of Jewish Spirituality. Funny enough, Roz was one of Rabbi Jordan's students!

Rabbi Jordan opens up to Roz about the beauty of Selichot and what to expect. We hope you enjoy and we look forward to seeing you, and Rabbi Jordan Bendat-Appell, Friday and Saturday, Sept. 20-21 at Temple!

Details about our Selichot programs here

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First Vice President Beth Gold sits down with Rabbi David Stern to talk about how he, and how we all, can prepare for the High Holy Days. Hear insights and learn what t'shuvah looks like in this delightful and frank conversation.

For more information about the High Holy Days at Temple, visit tedallas.org/prayer/high-holy-days

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This year, we have a new, exciting book to frame our path to High Holy Days preparation. Written by Rabbi Debra Robbins, "Opening Your Heart with Psalm 27" is a handbook for daily meditation and inspiration. We invite you to share it with us in a variety of ways, the first of which is this episode!

Enjoy this frank conversation with Temple member Brad Sham and Rabbi Debra Robbins. They dive in to the how, the why, and so much more.

"Opening Your Heart with Psalm 27" is out now and available here, here and at Judaic Treasures, the Temple Judaica store. 

Each week beginning on September 3, you will be able to use this book and a special musical selection to accompany your spiritual practice throughout the High Holidays. Check it all out right here. 

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Welcome back to Telling Temple! In this episode, Rebeka Luttinger, a member of the Communications Team, takes a trip to Greene Family Camp in Bruceville, Texas where she sits down with three Temple members to feel the ~magic~ of camp. Rebeka also learns about the tremendous partnership that exists between Greene Family Camp and Temple. Hope you enjoy! 

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Welcome back to Telling Temple! On this episode, Rabbi Daniel Utley sits down with Joshua Metzger, a Temple member and a parent involved with our Early Childhood Education Center (ECEC). Josh opens up about his experience as a gay parent in the ECEC and he invites us to listen and learn together. 

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As we pull out foods from our pantries and organize our closets this spring, we look to Passover as a chance to sift through the baggage of our spiritual lives. Rabbi Dan and Rachel Utley get down and dirty to talk about their personal lives and how they use Passover to tidy up both around the house and spiritually. 

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Hello everyone! In this episode, we introduce ‘Telling Temple.’ We’ll share a little bit about ourselves and what we hope you gain from subscribing to our podcast. 

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