June - 2023

Ramat HaNegev Municipality: A Beacon of Innovation in Community Building

Shalom, members of our vibrant synagogue community! I am feeling so uplifted after my recent trip to Israel with Jewish Nevada. One of...

Shavuot Hop – A Midbar Tradition

Since my arrival in 2008, I have cherished the opportunity to continue the tradition of the Shavuot Hop, a progressive dinner organized...

Spring Fundraiser Honoring Cindy Goussak

Vegas Born Cindy Goussak, member of Midbar Kodesh Temple, was recently honored by the synagogue for her vision, leadership and creative...

Yom Yerushalayim/Jerusalem Day

Next week on Friday May 19, 2023 we will celebrate Yom Yerushalayim or Jerusalem Day, the anniversary of the reunification of the city of...

Levli Ben-Samochan Bat Mitzvah Project

Midbar Kodesh Temple Bat Mitzvah student Levli Ben-Samochan, daughter of Erin and Josh, recently hosted a lunch and learn event featuring...

Lag B’omer - Ancient and Illusive Holiday With Relevancy for Today.

Lag B'Omer is a Jewish holiday that falls on the 33rd day of the Omer count, which is the period of 49 days between the Jewish holidays...

The Nevada Legislature At Work

I recently had the opportunity to travel up to Carson City to participate in the Jewish Nevada Legislative Day where leaders from the...

Yom Hazikaron/Yom Haatzmaut – Israel’s Memorial Day & Independence Day

As we approach the important days of Yom Hazikaron and Yom Haatzmaut, it is crucial to understand the significance of these two days and...

MKTECC Hosts Art Walk to Showcase & Auction off the Students Work

The Art Studio is a new program launched the 2022-2023 school year, led by our fabulous Art Teacher Dell Nichols Stoltenberg. When...

Enhancing our Passover Seders

Each year, in addition to the traditional customs and melodies that we use at our Seders, many of us try to infuse new meaning and...