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Adas Israel Synagogue
Mason City, Iowa
Adas Israel has been the Jewish Congregation of Mason City since 1912.
Interests: Family, Faith, Food and Friends! - PO Box 621 - Mason City, Iowa 50402
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Torah Thoughts: This week we read the story of Noah and in doing so begin to understand more about each of us, our relationship with others and ask the question, "How does G-d see us?" Continue reading
Posted Oct 19, 2023 at Adas Israel - Mason City, IA
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Torah Thoughts for this week speaks to not only the beginning but also truth. Shabbat Shalom. Continue reading
Posted Oct 13, 2023 at Adas Israel - Mason City, IA
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Welcome back! Torah Thoughts this week focuses on Sukkot Part Two...plus that "extra day" and our rejoicing in the Torah. Shabbat Shalom! Continue reading
Posted Oct 6, 2023 at Adas Israel - Mason City, IA
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Torah Thoughts from Adas Israel of Mason City, Iowa. Today it's all about Sukkot our Break Fast and a surprise visit from a family so responsible for our little shul. Shabbat Shalom and Hag Sameach!!! Continue reading
Posted Sep 29, 2023 at Adas Israel - Mason City, IA
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Some important times for the High Holydays. Hope to see you in Shul! Continue reading
Posted Sep 15, 2023 at Adas Israel - Mason City, IA
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Here are the CORRECTED dates for the High Holydays events in Mason City at Adas Israel. Continue reading
Posted Sep 11, 2023 at Adas Israel - Mason City, IA
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Here is a very short Torah Thoughts for this week with a revised service schedule for the High Holydays next week. Thank you for reading and Shabbat Shalom! Continue reading
Posted Sep 8, 2023 at Adas Israel - Mason City, IA
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This week we read about the First Fruits that first was discussed back in the Book of Exodus and then we attempt to better understand if we sometimes run from blessings. Thank you for reading and Shabbat Shalom! Continue reading
Posted Sep 1, 2023 at Adas Israel - Mason City, IA
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In this week's Torah Portion we find so very many Commandments. A sample inside plus the story of a "wayward child." Oh, and our High Holyday Service Schedule... Continue reading
Posted Aug 25, 2023 at Adas Israel - Mason City, IA
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This week we read about the requirements of not only judges but also of kings. Plus our service schedule for this week. Shabbat Shalom! Continue reading
Posted Aug 17, 2023 at Adas Israel - Mason City, IA
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Torah Thoughts for this week: Do we really "see" as Hashem intended us to? Plus our service schedule for August. Shabbat Shalom! Continue reading
Posted Aug 11, 2023 at Adas Israel - Mason City, IA
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This week we learn about the Hebrew word Eikev and what that means along with how important it is to recognize that every commandment in the Torah is important...there are not "greater" or "lesser" Mitzvot. Also a lesson on the Grace After Meals...and more. Continue reading
Posted Aug 4, 2023 at Adas Israel - Mason City, IA
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This week we start to understand the true meaning of prayer, heartfelt prayer. And, once again, Moses is teaching us something profound. Shabbat Shalom! Continue reading
Posted Jul 28, 2023 at Adas Israel - Mason City, IA
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This week we begin the final "book" of the Torah. In Hebrew this is called Devarim which means "words" and is in the opening line: "These are the words that Moses spoke to all of Israel..." Next week we will also mark the 9th Day of Av. Read on to learn what this date has meant to the Jewish people over centuries. See you in Shul... Continue reading
Posted Jul 20, 2023 at Adas Israel - Mason City, IA
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Greetings from Pennsylvania and welcome to Torah Thoughts. Inside some news about services and our upcoming Midrash. A bit about the Hebrew month of Av and what we learn from this week's Torah Portion. Continue reading
Posted Jul 14, 2023 at Adas Israel - Mason City, IA
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Welcome back and Shabbat Shalom. Here is a much shorter Torah Thoughts from Adas Israel this week but still an important message. Continue reading
Posted Jul 7, 2023 at Adas Israel - Mason City, IA
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This week we learn two valuable lessons. The first is about a paradox and the second is how we must listen before we act. Shabbat Shalom! Continue reading
Posted Jun 30, 2023 at Adas Israel - Mason City, IA
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This week we read about the astounding story of Korach. Why would such a wise man act so foolish? There is a solid answer...Shabbat Shalom! Continue reading
Posted Jun 22, 2023 at Adas Israel - Mason City, IA
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So much to unpack in this week's Torah Portion...from spies to freedom to wandering to doubting to the link to Juneteenth. Shabbat Shalom! Continue reading
Posted Jun 16, 2023 at Adas Israel - Mason City, IA
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Torah Thoughts: Our June service schedule plus learning to enjoy the commandments and why that matters... Continue reading
Posted Jun 8, 2023 at Adas Israel - Mason City, IA
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Torah Thoughts from Adas Israel: This week we read Nasso and an interesting commentary about become more like Moses and attempting to gain a spiritual sense of perfection. Shabbat Shalom! Continue reading
Posted Jun 2, 2023 at Adas Israel - Mason City, IA
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Greetings friends! Here is Torah Thoughts from Adas Israel announcing our June service schedule and some facts about this holiday we are celebrating and what Shavout means. Shabbat Shalom! Continue reading
Posted May 26, 2023 at Adas Israel - Mason City, IA
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This week we begin the 4th "Book of the Torah". You may know it as Numbers but there is a deeper meaning when we use the Hebrew word, Bamidbar. Also our service schedule for this week. Shabbat Shalom! Continue reading
Posted May 18, 2023 at Adas Israel - Mason City, IA
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Welcome back to Torah Thoughts from Adas Israel, the Jewish Congregation of Northern Iowa and based in Mason City. This week...Parsha Emor and what we can learn. Shabbat Shalom! Continue reading
Posted May 5, 2023 at Adas Israel - Mason City, IA
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This week we've been learning about the first service in the Tabernacle as well as what is kosher and what is not kosher and how that impacts our lives. Shabbat Shalom! Continue reading
Posted Apr 14, 2023 at Adas Israel - Mason City, IA