Shabbat Pesach- Passover Last Day and YIZKOR Wednesday April 8 at 10 am

Shabbat Services will be held

in the Sanctuary

Friday Evening 5:15 pm Services in the Chapel

Please note:

Aside from Friday evening and Shabbat and holiday morning services,

we will only be online for Minyans due to the high cost of having a police presence

for safety when we are in the building.

Shabbat

Chol Hamo'ed Pesach

Saturday, April 4, 2026

10:00 am

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Last Day of Passover Services

Wednesday, April 8

10:00 Service and Yizkor

Watch Shabbat services on FaceBook

We had a wonderful Pesach Seder at the JCC with the community sponsored by Temple Israel and Temple B'nai B'rith with Rabbi Kaplan, Rabbi Green and Cantor Abraham. We also shared a special version of L'dor VaDor sung by our own Mellanie Franco! Click below!

Mazal Tov to Sailor Avery (Avichai) Bloom who has officially joined the US Navy. Windsor and Sophia have missed him as he did his initial training, and will now be able to spend time with him through his continued service. We miss him at MInyan and at Shabbat services, but we know he will continue to make us proud and we'll continue to pray for him and all of his fellow members of the armed services. Yashar Koach!

Healthcare Shabbat

Saturday, April 18, 2026

Kiddush in vestry

Guest Speaker:

Dr. David Greenwald

Haftarah will be chanted by:

Dr. Alan Frank

Join us for a special service honoring our community’s healthcare professionals, featuring their leadership and participation as we offer gratitude for their healing work. We look forward to hearing from our very own, Dr. David Greenwald.

Special thanks to Co-Chairs/Sponsors

Sally Alinikoff and Dr. Bret Yarczower.

About Our Speaker:

A native of Kingston, Pennsylvania, Dr. David Greenwald graduated Magna Cum Laude from Wilkes College in 1966 and graduated .....Read full Bio HERE

Kindly RSVP so we can prepare accurately and avoid

over‑ or under‑planning for the luncheon.”

RSVP to Kiddush HERE

Law Day Shabbat

Saturday, April 25, 2026

Guest Speaker:

Justice of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, Daniel D. McCaffery

Haftarah will be chanted by:

David E. Schwager, Esq.

Kiddush in the vestry

immediately following services

Kindly RSVP to kiddush so we can prepare properly.

Special Thanks to our Co-Sponsor:

Wilkes-Barre Law & Library Association

and for contributions from

Temple Israel Attorneys

Co-Chairs: David E. Schwager, Esq. & Myer S. Messinger, Esq.

RSVP to Kiddush HERE

Torah Study

with

Rabbi Larry Kaplan

and Dr. Jeff Lubin

OFF FOR PESACH- RESUMING WEDNESDAY, APRIL 15

Wednesdays

2:00 pm at

Friedman JCC

Yom HaShoah: Holocaust Remembrance Day

Tuesday, April 14 at 6 PM

at Friedman JCC

The evening will begin with a short memorial service, immediately followed by a deeply moving musical program featuring the award-winning ensemble Big Galut(e)—with renowned musicians Sasha Margolis, Carl Riehl, Richard Sosinsky, and Robin Seletsky. Known for their powerful and evocative performances, the group uses music to tell stories of memory, resilience, and Jewish identity. Through a blend of traditional and contemporary Jewish compositions, their performance offers a meaningful tribute—honoring those we lost while celebrating the enduring strength and spirit of the Jewish people.

RSVP HERE:

https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/zbyjbns

Yom Ha'atzmaut Film Screening

"Code Name: Ayalon"

Tuesday, April 21 at 6 PM

at Friedman JCC

A special screening of this remarkable film telling the story of young heroes who secretly produced ammunition in pre-state Israel, followed by a meaningful Q&A with Rabbi Larry Kaplan.

Both events are free and open to the public, and we would truly love your help in spreading the word!

RSVP Here:

https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/kcw9hz5