Temple Anshe Hesed is a Reform Jewish congregation guided by Torah and dedicated to perpetuating Judaism and it's traditions through education, worship and social action

Friday

Shabbat evening services - 6:15pm

Saturday

Bat Mitzvah of Danielle Spry - 10:00am

Kiddush Lunch to follow

During inclement weather, please email the office (office@taherie.org) to confirm that someone is in the office if you want to stop by or drop something off.

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Please scroll down and click to join services as well as to access the weekly service sheet and all upcoming announcements. Contact the Temple office with any questions.

Heidi Kumar and Sarah Speir, Cultural Orientation & ESL Education Coordinators with Refugee Resettlement Services, CCCAS, are hosting a training and information session on

Friday, December 6 from 10am-12pm.  

We have ALL of the resources in place for volunteers to lead Cultural Orientation (CO) and to help teach ESL (English as a Second Language). We are seeking members of the Erie community between the ages of 18 – 80 who are interested in interacting with our newly arrived clients in a welcoming way that also provides these highly needed resources for them to navigate their new American community.

It is an amazing environment to practice, learn or sharpen your interests and skills in intercultural communication, teaching and community building. 

We will focus on the skills and resources available and needed for assisting with teaching ESL and facilitating the required Cultural Orientation sessions required by all new refugee families (adults) within their first 90 days in the U.S.   Heidi will also address additional involvement needs – donations, housing, transport, etc.  We will also address the potential and already occurring backlash within the larger community due to the current political climate and change in US administration.

We are especially in need of folks available during December and January as we are currently receiving many new arrivals. Our classes are held from 9:30-11:00am, and 11:30 – 1:00pm on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays in the classrooms of our building and agency, at the old St. Stans School, 507 E. 12th Street.

We hope you can join us!

Click this link to RSVP. Thank you!

Dear Temple Anshe Hesed community,

Thank you for supporting my Bat Mitzvah project! Our temple community collected over 100 coats for the unhoused population at the Upper Room. My family and I brought the donations to the Upper Room last Saturday and they were very thankful. I am hopeful these coats will keep people warm this winter. Thank you, again for your donations and helping me do a mitzvah. 

Danielle Spry  

Please save your paper towel rolls for a TempleHood crafting night! Feel free to give them to Korlyn, Fran, Ellie, or leave them in the office.

TempleHood Events

Game Night and White Elephant Gift Exchange, Tuesday, December 10 at 6:30pm - 21+. Entry fee is $5 and includes dinner (sponsored by the Temple Bunco Group - thank you!). Coffee and water will be provided; BYOB for other beverages of preference. Bring your favorite game or come to learn a new one! Bring a wrapped White Elephant gift (something unwanted from your home that you are regifting or rehoming). RSVP here. All proceeds benefit TempleHood.

Rescheduled: Hanukkah Craft Night with Ali S. will be on Wednesday, December 11 at 5:30pm.

Movie Night! At Erie Movie House, Monday, December 16 at 6:45pm. Empire of the Sun starts promptly at 7:00pm. Discussion afterwards. Tickets are $10 and include refreshments. RSVP here. All proceeds benefit TempleHood.

Puzzle swap! Bring the puzzles you've done before and swap them out for new ones! Leave them in the designated area in the coat room. Please bring a puzzle to take a puzzle. If your puzzle is missing up to 3 pieces, please put a post it note on the box indicating how many pieces are missing. Please don't bring puzzles missing more than 3 pieces.

Everyone is invited to join in all events offered. If you have interest in learning more about TempleHood, please reach out to any of our co-chairs:

Korlyn Morais: (814) 823-5553 / korlyns@gmail.com

Fran Shames: (732) 718-3442 / fndshames@gmail.com

Ellie Tanenbaum: (814) 323-4346 / ellietanenbaum@gmail.com

The City of Erie strongly desires to bridge our past with our present, allowing us to learn from and appreciate the history that shaped our community.

Over the last several years the Department of Planning and Neighborhood Resources secured state and federal grant funding to support a citywide historic resources survey. Other smaller surveys were performed in recent years, however, those surveys focused on prominent homes and structures. The Citywide Historic Resources Survey encompasses all historic buildings, landscapes, and neighborhoods.

We invite the public to share their stories on Erie's places, spaces, landscapes, events, and people to help enrich our cultural tapestry.

Please reach out to Jackie Spry with any questions! jacqueline.spry@gmail.com

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J. Leonard Ostrow Award for High School Students and Adults

The J. Leonard Ostrow Fund was established in 1980 to emulate the life and legacy of Attorney J. Leonard Ostrow. The purpose of this fund is to perpetuate his memory and challenge another generation to emulate his contributions, encourage humanitarian efforts, and develop leadership capabilities, as exemplified by his life.

This newly revised award is now open to high school students and adults from both Temple Anshe Hesed and Brith Sholom. This unique award is a quarterly award, and may be used for a trip to Israel, other travel, or Jewish studies, which may include tuition, conferences, leadership development, or other Jewish experiences.

The application and additional information about the award are available using the link below, with the third award period from January 1 - February 15, 2025, with notification by March 15, 2025.

Please contact Ina Fisher at inalfisher@gmail.com if you have any questions about the Ostrow Award.