We join with all those suffering and reeling from the devastating effects of Hurricane Harvey.  We have been in touch with colleagues who are still in the midst of responding to the urgency of this catastrophe. We will learn in the coming days and weeks of their more specific needs. The Union for Reform Judaism and Combined Jewish Philanthropies have funds set up.  We encourage you to offer support:

• CJP Hurricane Harvey Relief Fund 
• URJ - Supports evacuation housing at URJ Greene Family Camp  

Saturday, September 16, 2017

Begins at 8:15 p.m.

A beautiful and inspiring experience awaits you to usher in the Days of Awe. The evening will begin at 8:15 p.m. in the garden or downstairs depending on the weather as we enjoy one another's company and partake in some refreshments. 

At 9:00 p.m., we will have a brief text study of our Congregational Read, The Road to Character, with each of our rabbis sharing an inspiring, thought provoking passage to help inform our intention as we move closer toward the Days of Awe. 

At 10:00 p.m., a unique opportunity to usher in the High Holy Days will take place. Candles will light up the atrium and their flickering flames will reflect off of the glass ceiling. Harmonious voices will resonate throughout the hall. The Torah scrolls will be brought forward and their velvet coverings will be changed into the white adornment for the holidays. 

Enchanting music, time for reflection, moments of introspection, and the presence of one another will create an inspiring experience.

The Education Team is hard at work and getting excited for the new school year. If your family has not yet enrolled, visit the  Member Portal  to complete registration. To navigate to the registration form, click on the Education Enrollment tab. Contact  Brigid Goggin or  Mike Fishbein with any questions.

This year, the Temple Israel Religious School is offering a choice between two Sunday classes for our young learners,  based on age group . Both classes will meet for two 8-week sessions on Sundays from 9:30 - 11:30 a.m.  (dates below). Classes are open to both members and non-members as a way to ease into the full Religious School experience. To learn more or register, please contact Brigid Goggin . Cost for members is $150 per session per child, or $250 for both sessions.  Cost for non-members is $200 per session per child.

Sunday Pre-K Class - For kids who are one year away from Kindergarten. Hands-on learning with activity centers and group time to learn about holidays, Torah, the synagogue, blessings, and more.

Sunday Sandbox - For 3 and 4 year-olds who will not be going into Kindergarten the following year. Play-based learning to explore Jewish values, community, and holidays.

 

Join a 10 day Israel trip of a lifetime and March 1-11, 2018!

Imagine walking through the streets of Jerusalem, using the writings of Jerusalem's poets and authors, such as Yehuda Amichai or S.Y. Agnon to guide our perspectives. Imagine studying about Isaiah, Jeremiah and Heschel as a prism to Social Justice and a Vision for a Redeemed Society with Israel as the backdrop. Imagine eating culinary delights every day at interesting restaurants and markets. Imagine waking up and getting to do it again the next day.

You don't need to imagine. You just need to sign up for this magical adventure in Israel!  Check out the tour details here. Led by Rabbi Elaine Zecher and Chairs Marc Maxwell, Carol Michael, and Mitchell Shames. We are excited to share Israel together. Questions? Please contact Rachel Daniels. 

If you would like to send extend wishes of congratulations or condolences, please send them to  Rachel Daniels, Executive Coordinator to Rabbi Zecher, who will pass along your message. Are you or is someone you know celebrating a wedding? An engagement? A new baby? Do you know someone who is ill or in need of a friendly, supportive call? Please tell Rachel to let our clergy know.

Join Temple Israel's Google Group! [email protected] is Temple Israel's email group where we discuss Jewish issues, community issues, share recipes, recommend contractors, and a host of other topics. To join, just send an email with your name to [email protected]. We will send a welcome message that explains how to use the group.

TILLI's Fall 2017 Registration is now open! See the brochure and register for classes.  For more information, email  Sue Misselbeck  or call at 617-566-3960.

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