Bring your sweeties of all ages to a special Shabbat service and sermon all about Tu B’av -- a Jewish holiday where we celebrate friendship and love of every kind. Oh, and it’s customary to wear something white for Tu B’av; it’s a symbol of equality and new beginnings! Friday, August 8 | 6:00 pm...
Join us on the Upper Playground to end the amazing summer with a short Shabbat service for tots – led by Miss Megan and created just for littles – is jam-packed with Shabbat (and camp!) tunes your kids will know and love, lots of dancing, and tons of fun! Friday, August 1 | 5:15 pm...
In a series of four Shabbat presentations during July, Rabbi Shook will upend what we thought we knew about basic Jewish ideas. Religious beliefs do not occur in a vacuum. They are human responses to real events. A deep dive into the historic forces that produced our understanding of God, Torah, and Israel will reveal...
To commemorate Rabbi Mark & Carol Shook's special birthdays, we invite you to an evening of celebration to honor them and the impact they have made at Temple Israel and beyond. Enjoy their company as well as a few of their favorite things: Delicious food, live music, and some fun surprises will make for a festive fête....
In a series of four Shabbat presentations during July, Rabbi Shook will upend what we thought we knew about basic Jewish ideas. Religious beliefs do not occur in a vacuum. They are human responses to real events. A deep dive into the historic forces that produced our understanding of God, Torah, and Israel will reveal...
In a series of four Shabbat presentations during July, Rabbi Shook will upend what we thought we knew about basic Jewish ideas. Religious beliefs do not occur in a vacuum. They are human responses to real events. A deep dive into the historic forces that produced our understanding of God, Torah, and Israel will reveal...
In a series of four Shabbat presentations during July, Rabbi Shook will upend what we thought we knew about basic Jewish ideas. Religious beliefs do not occur in a vacuum. They are human responses to real events. A deep dive into the historic forces that produced our understanding of God, Torah, and Israel will reveal...
In honor of the spirit of Lilith, one of Judaism’s lesser known – but by no means lesser than – female figures, the Lilith Readers Book Club is a space for all who are interested in reading feel-good books that explore the relationships, love stories, and adventures that make up the Jewish experience. By reading...
Shabbat Services: Shabbat Shalom! On Shavuot, it’s a tradition to eat delicious dairy treats and immerse yourself in some kind of Jewish study. And so, we invite you to join us at our upcoming Shavuot Shabbat service where you’ll hear an educational sermon from the Rabbis immediately followed by a discussion and some tasty dessert....
This interactive training, led by Project Shema, offers Jewish leaders the tools and strategies to navigate difficult conversations around anti-Jewish harm. Project Shema helps everyone align on shared language to communicate to others who Jews are, what antisemitism is, and how it operates. There will be time for small group discussion and Q&A as we learn to...
Join us for Uncomfortable Conversations, a powerful three-part series exploring Noa Tishby and Emmanuel Acho's New York Times-bestselling book, Uncomfortable Conversations with a Jew. Led by their book collaborator Rachel Holtzman, this community-wide program creates a space for participants of all backgrounds to discuss Judaism, Israel, and antisemitism and to gain context and confidence when...
Join us for a special Shabbat service to remember the Holocaust, to honor Israel's Memorial Day for fallen soldiers and victims of terrorism, and to celebrate Israel's Independence Day. We're preparing a Pre-Oneg with Israeli-themed foods followed by a special service and sermon around the current events that make these holidays so relevant. Friday, May...