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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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High Holydays Schedule 5784

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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CORRECTED High Holydays Service Schedule

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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Torah Thoughts 8 September 2023

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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Torah Thoughts 1 September 2023 Parsha Ki Tavo

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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Torah Thoughts 25 August 2023 - Ki Teitzei

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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Torah Thoughts 17 August 2023 Parsha Shoftim

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 11 August 2023 - Parsha Re'eh

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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Torah Thoughts 4 August 2023 - Parsha Eikev

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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Torah Thoughts 28 July 2023 Parsha V'etchanan

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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Torah Thoughts 20 July 2023 - Parsha Devarim

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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Torah Thoughts 14 July 2023 Mattos-Masei

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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Torah Thoughts 7 July 2023 Parsha Pinchas

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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Torah Thoughts 30 June 2023 Parsha Chukat-Balak

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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Torah Thoughts 22 June 2023 Parsha Korach

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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Torah Thoughts 16 June 2023 Parsha Shelach

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 8 June 2023 Parsha Be'halot'cha

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 2 June 2023 Parsha Nasso

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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Torah Thoughts and Shavout 25 May 2023

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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Torah Thoughts 18 May 2023 - Bamidbar

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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Torah Thoughts 5 May 2023

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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Torah Thoughts 14 April 2023 - Parsha Shmini

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

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Torah Thoughts 31 March 2023 - Tzav

Hello and welcome to Torah Thoughts from Adas Israel the Jewish Congregation of Northern Iowa and based in Mason City. Here is news about our services, Community Seder and our study session. Hope to see you in shul and Shabbat Shalom! Continue reading

Posted Mar 31, 2023 at Adas Israel - Mason City, IA

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Torah Thoughts 24 March 2023 Vayikra

Our service schedule and how to reserved your spot for our Community Passover Seder....plus a great lesson in...humility. Shabbat Shalom! Continue reading

Posted Mar 24, 2023 at Adas Israel - Mason City, IA

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Torah Thoughts 16 March 2023 Vayakhel-Pekudei

Torah Thoughts from Adas Israel, the Jewish Congregation of Northern Iowa. Service Schedule, Passover Seder and being "wise-hearted". Continue reading

Posted Mar 17, 2023 at Adas Israel - Mason City, IA

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Torah Thoughts - 9 March 2023 Ki Tisa

This Shabbat we'll meet for services and a Midrash. Here you'll find some thoughts about Purim and an important lesson about seeing and believing. Shabbat Shalom! Continue reading

Posted Mar 9, 2023 at Adas Israel - Mason City, IA

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