Archive: December 2021

Ma’agal Rosh Hodesh: Rosh Hodesh Women’s Circle with Rabbi Roth

Posted on December 9, 2021

December 9, 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 at […]

Rabbi Schweber’s Topics with the Rabbi

Posted on December 9, 2021

December 9, 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, […]

EmpTI Nesters Book Talk with Rabbi Stecker

Posted on December 13, 2021

December 13, 2021 @ 8:15 pm – All are welcome to join the EmpTI Nesters and Rabbi Stecker for a discussion of Here All Along – Finding Meaning, Spirituality and a Deeper Connection to Life — in Judaism (After Finally Choosing to Look There) by Sarah Hurwitz (speech writer for the Obamas), published in 2019.  The book is about how the author rediscovered […]

Book Talk with Rona Lupkin

Posted on December 14, 2021

December 14, 2021 @ 12:00 pm – Date change from December 7th to December 14th. This expanded Book Talk will feature a visit with Sharon Dobbs who will share her amazing feat of creating and selling beautiful, functional pottery and hydroponically grown vegetables in her one bedroom apartment in Great Neck. As a bonus, we will also discuss the short stories of […]

Elijah, Elisha, Magic & Faith

Posted on December 15, 2021

December 15, 2021 @ 11:00 am – This ongoing study group with Rabbi Roth discusses the first and second Books of Kings in the Bible. Join the discussion via Zoom.  Check weekly emails or call the synagogue office for the Zoom link.

Advanced History Seminar with Rabbi Charry

Posted on December 16, 2021

December 16, 2021 @ 9:30 am – Advanced History Seminar with Rabbi Charry will take place via Zoom. Please check weekly emails or call the synagogue office for the Zoom link.

Rabbi Schweber’s Topics with the Rabbi

Posted on December 16, 2021

December 16, 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. Remaining dates for Topics with the Rabbi, which meets via Zoom, are: January 6, 2022 January 20, […]

Kehila Shabbat Services Led by Congregants

Posted on December 18, 2021

December 18, 2021 @ 9:30 am – This Kehila service, led by congregants, will take place in the Chapel. Another Kehila service will take place on January 8, 2022.

Communal Conversation on Prayer and Spiritual Life at Temple Israel

Posted on December 19, 2021

December 19, 2021 @ 10:00 am – At Temple Israel of Great Neck, we strive to create the most engaging spiritual experiences for our members and for the broader community.  This is especially true for our prayer services.  When we gather together to pray, we want to forge deep connections to our tradition, our Creator, and one another. Please join us for […]

Film Series POSTPONED – “Incitement” will be re-scheduled

Posted on December 19, 2021

December 19, 2021 @ 7:00 pm – The re-start of the Temple Israel Film Series has been POSTPONED.  We will not be showing any film on December 19th.  Check future emails and the website for updated information. We are excited to re-start the Temple Israel Film Series with the film Incitement.  This powerful film directed by Aaron Zilberman dramatizes the life of […]