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March 12, 2025

12 Adar 5785

Parshat Ki Tisa

Fast of Esther & Purim Schedule

Fast of Esther Schedule - March 13

Fast of Esther begins

5:49 am

Shacharit (including Selichot and Torah reading)

7:00 am

Mincha

6:40 pm

Maariv/Megillah Reading

7:45 am

Fast Ends

7:46 pm

Purim Day Schedule - March 14

Shacharit

7:00 am

First Megillah Reading

7:45 am

Second Megillah Reading

5:00 pm followed by Mincha

Purim Meal (registration required)

5:45 pm

Candle Lighting - Followed by Kiddush and continuation of meal

6:55 pm

Kabbalat Shabbat/Maariv

8:00 pm

Printable Fast of Esther and Purim Schedule

Shabbat Shushan Purim - March 15

Shacharit

9:30 am

Latest Shema

10:20 am

Mincha/Maariv

6:45 pm

Shabbat Ends

8:00 pm

This Week's Kiddush:


Mezonos Kiddush (Sorry, last minute change from bagels and lox)


Kiddush Sponsored by:


The Kiddush Fund


Next Week's Kiddush:



Sponsored: Baked Salmon and Sushi Kiddush

Click here if you would like to make a donation to the Kiddush Fund.

Donations to the Kiddush fund help cover unsponsored Kiddushes.

Click here if you would like to sponsor a Kiddush.


Upcoming available Kiddush dates:


Parshat:

Date:

Ki Tisa (can sponsor Mezonos only)

March 13th

Shmini

April 26th

Tazria-Metzora

May 3rd

Achrei Mot-Kedoshim

May 10th

Emor

May 17th

Tributes:

To:

From:

Tribute:

Michael Brown

Henrika and Michael Sandorffy

In memory of Michael Brown's mother, Beulah. Our sincere condolences to you and your family.

Michael Brown

Craig Keebler and Carol Teitz

In memory of Mike Brown's mother Beulah Brown. May her memory be a blessing.

Michael Brown

Elaine and Ed Epstein

Condolences on the passing of your dear mother Beulah z"l.

Many thanks to Rob Back, our dedicated facilities manager, for finding and installing a set of shelves for our storage room. We are thankful to finally have a functional storage room! Also, thank you to Rich’s son-in-law, Ryan, for transporting the furnishings. Our shul can really be grateful for having such supporters!

Rabbi Kornfeld's Classes

Talmud Class

 

Weekly class: Thursday @ Noon

Location: In Library or on Zoom 

 

Shacharit Schedule

 

Sundays @ 8am, Monday - Friday @ 7am. Talmud to follow.  

Please call or text Rabbi Kornfeld @ 206-679-9117 to confirm your participation and to confirm the service will be happening.  

News and Announcements

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DONATE TO THE KIDS ROOM

Before the Rush: Relax at Our Pre-Pesach Shabbat Dinner Click Flyer to RSVP Now.

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Kosher Israeli Eats Tonight, 4-8PM @ Island Synagogue

Seattle's newest Kosher Israeli food is here!

Julius Eat's will be at Island Synagogue's parking lot, this Wednesday, March 12th, 4-8pm. A limited-time taste of authentic Israeli cuisine awaits.



Click Here for more info about Julius Eats!


Friends of Island Synagogue residing on Mercer Island, Seattle Hebrew Academy would greatly appreciate it if you could take a few moments to complete the survey linked below.

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Sign up to read a Haftorah

Make a donation to Island Synagogue

Send a tribute card

Sponsor a kiddush

Donate to the Kiddush Fund

Island Synagogue

8685 SE 47th Street, 

Mercer Island, WA 98040

Web: www.islandsynagogue.org

Office: To reach the office 

please email office@islandsynagogue.org

Newsletter: Newsletter submissions should be sent to office@islandsynagogue.org by Tuesday, at 8:00 pm. 


Membership Information

Email: office@islandsynagogue.org         

Island Synagogue's IOS (Apple) & Android App

IOS (Apple) Version

We have a updated our IOS (Apple) App that you can download to any of your Apple Devices (i.e. watch,phone or tablet). You can use this device to access your account, make a donation, check the member directory or check the Zmanim calendar. Simply go to the app store and search Island Synagogue and look for the white and black logo as seen above.

Android Version

If you have an Android device the app has not been updated but still functions like the new IOS version. All you have to do is go to Google Play store and search Island Synagogue and a blue and white app should pop up, image of app also below. If you have any questions please contact Keith at office@islandsynagogue.org.

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