Each Shabbat we take a moment to pray for the welfare of the government. This prayer has been part of our liturgy for centuries. In Russia they prayed for the Tzar, in England they prayed for the King, in Germany they prayed for the Kaiser and in America. We pray for the President. The prophet Jeremiah wrote during the exile to Babylonia that we are to engage deeply in the communities where we find ourselves, to build houses and put down roots, and to “seek the welfare of the city to which I have exiled you and pray to God in its behalf; for in its prosperity you shall prosper.” (Jeremiah 29: 4-7). We have a responsibility to participate in our democracy because in doing so, we seek the we
If Jamaica can have an Olympic bobsled team, why not Israel? That was the thought of Dave Nicholls. Dave is a paraplegic and uses a wheelchair to get around. Dave sustained spinal damage in a skiing accident 15 years ago but has been participating in the sport of bobsledding for 14 years. Now for the first time, he is participating in the able-bodied version of competition. The rules of bobsled actually make competing for wheelchair users less of a challenge than in most other sports. Team members typically push the sled and then jump in before going down the track, but the rules allow an athlete to start seated and the other team members to push. This little quirk in the rules allowed him
Midbar Kodesh Temple's Mike Murdock, an IT Systems Administrator, came to Las Vegas with former wife Leslie in 2005, joining the synagogue in 2007. Here, they found a close community that made them feel at home. Now, with joint parenting a priority, they decided to stay in Las Vegas. Daughters Ella (13), and Lila (10) attended the Early Childhood Center at Midbar Kodesh Temple and Lila is currently enrolled in Religious School. Ella finished her last classes this summer. He is hopeful that they will participate in USY and Kadima youth programming. Born and raised outside of Denver, Colorado, Mike enjoys the great outdoors, visiting his family in their home near Rocky Mountain National Park
Talia Diamond - President Emily King Sherman - Exec. VP Carly Broth - Communications VP Ellie Pack - SA/TO VP Charley Bell - SA/TO VP Lev Sterling - Israel Affairs VP Jonah Tecktiel - Rel Ed VP Abby Stidham - Member/Kadima VP USY at Midbar Kodesh Temple is an active group of students in 7th through 12th grade. They bring attention to social action and tikkun olam causes and learn leadership and life skills that will help them be successful as they move into their college communities. The teens learn about Israeli Affairs and the part it plays in their Judaism. They build on Jewish education and worship. And of course, they gather together remotely and in person, to just have some fun! USYers
Ryan and Melissa Yarczower moved to Las Vegas in July 2018 and found Midbar Kodesh Temple a few months ago, enrolling their 9 year old son, Benjamin, in MKT's religious school. Benjamin is older brother to 4 month old Harrison. The Yaczowers came to Las Vegas from Alexandria, Virginia, just on the Virginia side of Washington DC. Ryan is originally from Philadelphia and Melissa is originally from Long Island, New York. The family enjoys traveling, swimming, beach activities, playing board games, camping and spending time with their dogs. Ryan is a Webelo Den Leader for the Boy Scouts and both are foster parents for the Southern Nevada Beagle Rescue. https://southernnevadabeaglerescue.com. Bo
