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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...
Jun 21, 2023


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...
Jun 5, 2023


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...
Jun 5, 2023


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...
Jun 5, 2023


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...
Jun 5, 2023


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...
Jun 5, 2023


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...
Jun 5, 2023


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...
Jun 5, 2023


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...
Jun 5, 2023


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...
Jun 5, 2023
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