November 9, 2021 @ 2:00 pm – Join Rabbi Stecker in a discussion on the news of the week. First session will take place via Zoom. Check your weekly emails from Temple Israel or call the synagogue office for the Zoom link.
November 10, 2021 @ 11:00 am – This class, led by Rabbi Amy Roth, will focus on selections from the first and second Books of Kings (Melakhim) in the Bible. Along with discussing literary nuance and religious practice in ancient Israel, we will analyze the role of the prophet: is he/she a messenger of God, a communicator with God, a disciplinarian of sinners, […]
November 11, 2021 @ 11:00 am – Rosh Hodesh, the new Jewish month, is considered to be a women’s holiday – so why not make it a time for exploring Jewish text, our own spiritual selves as well as connecting with other women? Join us once a month for ritual, in-depth text discussion and most significant – intergenerational female bonding here […]
November 11, 2021 @ 7:00 pm – Join Rabbi Schweber for a discussion about Jewish Interpersonal Ethics. What does “love your neighbor as yourself” mean? How does this commandment apply to our interpersonal interactions? We will use commentaries of Leviticus 19 as our main guide. Topics with the Rabbi will meet on the following dates via Zoom: November 4, 2021 November 11, […]
November 14, 2021 @ 11:30 am – Temple Israel’s own Jason Hoffman has been covering politics in Washington DC for the past five years and as a member of the White House Press Corp for the past two years. Jason will share some of his experience covering the biggest events including the pandemic and the presidential election from the briefing room and […]
November 17, 2021 @ 11:00 am – This class, led by Rabbi Amy Roth, will focus on selections from the first and second Books of Kings (Melakhim) in the Bible. Along with discussing literary nuance and religious practice in ancient Israel, we will analyze the role of the prophet: is he/she a messenger of God, a communicator with God, a disciplinarian of sinners, […]
November 20, 2021 @ 9:15 am – Ever wished Shabbat was more like Pitch Perfect, Pentatonix or Glee? Join us for “Shabbacappella,” as Temple Israel, Temple Beth-El, and our Kulanu Religious School welcome the talented, award-winning Jewish A Cappella ensemble, Tizmoret, from Queens College. Tizmoret will join Hazzan Shamash for a few selections at Shabbat services, with even more a cappella at Kiddush […]
November 21, 2021 @ 8:30 am – 1:00 pm – Men’s Club Blood Drive 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in the Crystal Ballroom. To make an appointment, click here. Enter 04980 in the space for “sponsor code.”
November 21, 2021 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm – Join the Temple Israel Players for a physically-distanced mask-wearing get together in the TIGN outdoor tent. Open to past, present and future Temple Israel Players from age 8 to 88 +. Digital song sheets will be supplied. Please bring your own device for viewing. Kindly email templeisraelplayers@gmail.com with any questions and to RSVP. Want to […]
November 21, 2021 @ 7:00 pm – The first meeting of the “Modern Maccabees” will take place via Zoom on Sunday, November 21, 2021 at 7:00 p.m. We’ll discuss ways that we can do small, meaningful good deeds to help others in our community. If you can say “yes, I am” to all of the following 8 qualifications: willing to attend a […]