Tifereth Israel Synagogue, A Conservative Congregation

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A fully egalitarian congregation, affiliated with the United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism, representing both tradition and innovation in the Jewish community. Diverse, warm and personal, Tifereth Israel Synagogue creates a foundation for an authentic Jewish experience.

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Candle lighting: 7:20 p.m. 
 
May 11, Kabbalat Shabbat services begin at 6:15 p.m

May 12, Shabbat Shalom is this week.
All of our programs and services begin at  10:00 a.m. 
This week's Torah portion is  Parashat Behar-Bechukotai.

Midrash Shabbat Lunch and Learn will follow our service. This month's topic  Supporting Resilience in Young Children Impacted by  Armed Conflict will feature Dr. Joshua Feder. 

In honor of the naming of their new granddaughter, Laura InĂ©s, daughter of  Rafael and Viviana, and sister to Victoria, Bob and Miriam Sherman invite the Congregation to the Midrash Shabbat Luncheon.

Havadalah at 8:28 p.m.

Need a ride to services?  Email On the Go  or phone their office at (877) 634-6537.
Learner's Minyan
May 11, 7:30 a.m.
Do you ever think that you'd like to attend our morning Minyan but are concerned you won't be able to keep up? Then this is the perfect opportunity for you to become more familiar with the service. Rabbi Dorsch leads this learning experience. Breakfast will follow. More information is here
Torah on Tap
May 14, 7:00 p.m.
Enjoy the learning, the friendship, the debating, the fun, and the brew! Come along and bring a friend.

This month 
Meet us at BOLT Brewery in La Mesa. All of the details are available on our website

Rosh Chodesh Women's Group
May 11, 7:20 a.m.
This month  Rabbi Susan Freeman will share her new book, To Dwell in Your House: Vignettes and Spiritual Reflections on Caregiving at Home . Learn more now.

This month we'll be hosted at the home of Pepe Kahn. When you RSVP by email or call 619 697-6001, we'll share Pepe's address with you. 
Shir Chadash Shabbat
May 18, 6:15 p.m.
Our band brings the joy and ruach to our musical Kabbalat Shabbat service. Join us for this engaging opportunity to welcome Shabbat. Visit our site for more details
Shavuot Family Fun
May 19, 6:15 p.m.
Join us for an evening of fun and creative learning, dinner, and more.  This will be an opportunity for some engaging hands-on learning that will culminate with decorating (and eating!) delicious cakes. 

Learn more now and be sure to RSVP by May 14.
Tikun Leil Shavuot
May 19, 8:00 p.m.
Experience a night of exploration and study. We'll have parallel learning options featuring Rabbi Andrew Markowitz and Michelle Barbour,  enjoy a cheesecake break, and conclude with a study session led by Rabbi Dorsch.

TIS Youth Groups        
Grades 2-12  
  • Lounge Night May 16
  • USY Regional Convention at American Jewish University - Brandeis Bardin Campus May 25 - 28
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Upcoming at Tifereth Israel Synagogue
TIS & Braun Library Film Series June 3
TICO Concerts June 10 and 12

And Around Our Community  
Center for Jewish Culture Adult Education Classes  Various dates and locations
Learn More about
Whether you're looking to join a congregational family or just wish to visit  email Beth Klareich or phone her at (619) 697-6001 ext. 108. She'll share more information with you and invite you to join us for services or any of our events and programs.
May 9, 2018
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Ginsburg Infant Center

Playground Renewal
The response has been terrific! Each donation brings us closer to our goal which the Weber family has graciously committed to matching 2:1. Together, we can make this a reality!  Learn more now .
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Michael Twitty won the James Beard Foundation's 2018 Book of the Year award for his book on African-American Southern food, The Cooking Gene.

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