UPCOMING EVENTS
Summer Services
During the summer, the Saturday night mincha/ma'ariv times are very late due to the late sundown and the need to end Shabbat at the proper time. Please help us by attending the Saturday minyanim and, if you are saying kaddish, bring friends to insure a minyan.
Tisha B'av
Tisha B'av begins on Wednesday night, July, 29. Services will begin at 7:30 pm and include the reading of Megillat Aicha. On Thursday morning, at 6:20 a.m, there will be a Minyan. Tefillin are not worn. On Thursday evening at 7:30 pm, the Synagogue will have its mincha/ma'ariv minan. Tefillin are worn at mincha.
5th Annual Hazak Barbeque and Film Night - Sunday, August 16th - 5:30 pm
Barbeque begins at 5:30 followed by the film, "Keeping Up With The Steins". Cost is $12.00. Contact the temple office for more information.
Brotherhood's Two Temples Golf Tournament - Tuesday, August 18th at Brookmeadow Golf Club
Contact Larry Lencz with questions/info at blarlen@ahoo.com.
Brotherhood's Night at the PawSox with Temple Emmanuel and Temple Emeth - Wednesday, August 19th
Watch the PawSox take on the Rochester Red Wings at 7:00 pm. Tickets are $10. Contact Paul Davidson at rachexdad@aol.com for reservations.
Rediscover Temple Israel - Sunday, Sept 13 and Sunday, Oct 18
A process to look to the future of our congregation. Facilitated by the Combined Jewish Philanthropies. More info soon!
OTHER HAPPENINGS AT TEMPLE ISRAEL
Temple Israel Hessed / Caring Community
Volunteer Opportunities
Illness & Bereavement
We are scheduling 2 volunteers each month to help the Illness and Bereavement Teams. Volunteers might be called upon to make a phone call to check up on a temple member and deliver a Hessed/ Caring Community TLC bag. Contact one of the team leaders: Illness -
Andrea Lavender or Sue Creditor - Bereavement:
Ellen Weinstein , Amy Bernard.
Resources in the Jewish Community
The Jewish Family & Childrens Services and the Jewish Family Service of Metro West have provided us with a listing of various resources to help those affected by the current economic crises - Initiated by the Caring Community of Temple Israel.
Shabbat
Chauffeurs
This new program is
designed to help congregants who would like transportation to services.
To volunteer as a Shabbat Chauffeur or to sign up for a ride to
services, contact Elliot Feldman. Initiated by the Caring Community of
Temple Israel.
Calling All Knitters! Our TI Hessed / Caring Community is organizing monthly knitting gatherings in order to create Healing Shawls. If you are interested in joining this group, please contact Ellen Weinstein .
Program Guide
Check out this year's Program Guide to learn about our rich array of events, programs, classes, services, and volunteer opportunities.
70th Celebration Photos
Enjoy the photos taken during our 70th Anniversary Celebration on Sunday, October 9th.
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