Archive: January 2023

Israeli Folk Dance Class

Posted on January 17, 2023

January 17, 2023 @ 7:30 pm – 10:00 pm – Join us on Tuesday nights for an Israeli Folk Dance Class led by Randi Barenholtz.  The class will be held in the Multipurpose Room: 7:30 p.m. – 8:15 p.m. (beginners) & 8:15 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. (regular). Great for the mind, body and soul! Catch the spirit!   There is a charge of $14/session. For more […]

Adult Benei Mitzvah Class

Posted on January 17, 2023

January 17, 2023 @ 7:30 pm – All are invited to join our new Adult Benei Mitzvah cohort.  The goal of the Adult Benei Mitzvah program is to help people move up the ladder from a spectator at services to engaged participant and leader. This involves improving in Hebrew reading from various starting points, acquiring synagogue skills and a commitment to a […]

Advanced History Seminar with Rabbi Charry

Posted on January 19, 2023

January 19, 2023 @ 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.

Kehila Shabbat Services Led by Congregants

Posted on January 21, 2023

January 21, 2023 @ 9:30 am – 11:30 am – This Kehila service will be led by congregants.  Join us if you’d like to help lead the service or if you just want a change of pace.  Please contact Rabbi Schweber if you are interested in helping to lead. The service will take place in person in the Multipurpose Room. Upcoming dates: January 7 – […]

Ski & Snowboard Trip to Shawnee Mountain Ski Area

Posted on January 22, 2023

January 22, 2023 @ 9:00 am – 4:00 pm – Temple Israel’s 2023 Ski Trip is scheduled for Sunday, January 22 to Shawnee Mountain Ski Area, in the Poconos (401 Hollow Rd, East Stroudsburg, PA 18301). It is “caravan/carpool” style.  Volunteer drivers needed.  We will join together for lunch and runs and a photo. Lifts are open from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.  Please purchase lift […]

Jews and the News with Rabbi Stecker

Posted on January 24, 2023

January 24, 2023 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm – Join Rabbi Stecker in a discussion on the news of the week. Sessions will take place in the Blue Room and on TIGN Zoom. Class will meet on: January 24 February 7, 21 March 14, 28 April 11, 25 May 9, 23 June 6

Text Study with Rabbi Schweber

Posted on January 24, 2023

January 24, 2023 @ 7:00 pm – Join Rabbi Schweber for a  weekly text study class on Tuesdays at 7:00 p.m. in the Board Room (from the lobby, make a left towards the coat room, straight down the hallway, past the bathrooms, located at the end) and on TIGN ZOOM. Rabbi Schweber’s text class will begin with the topic “Halahic Midrash.”  We […]

Israeli Folk Dance Class

Posted on January 24, 2023

January 24, 2023 @ 7:30 pm – 10:00 pm – Join us on Tuesday nights for an Israeli Folk Dance Class led by Randi Barenholtz.  The class will be held in the Multipurpose Room: 7:30 p.m. – 8:15 p.m. (beginners) & 8:15 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. (regular). Great for the mind, body and soul! Catch the spirit!   There is a charge of $14/session. For more […]

Adult Benei Mitzvah Class

Posted on January 24, 2023

January 24, 2023 @ 7:30 pm – All are invited to join our new Adult Benei Mitzvah cohort.  The goal of the Adult Benei Mitzvah program is to help people move up the ladder from a spectator at services to engaged participant and leader. This involves improving in Hebrew reading from various starting points, acquiring synagogue skills and a commitment to a […]

Time Travel and Other Magical Episodes in the Talmud (Jan. 25 POSTPONED)

Posted on January 25, 2023

January 25, 2023 @ 11:00 am – Rabbinic literature is key to the development of modern Jewish practice. But how do the midrashim (rabbinic legends) that are magical, wild and even racy fit into our tradition? Join us as we study some unusual and unpredictable Talmudic narratives. We will meet on Wednesdays, January 25 (POSTPONED), February 1 & 8 in the Blue […]