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 Evening Services - 6:15pm

Reminder: Vegetarian Potluck to follow services

Please RSVP here and bring a dish to share!

Saturday Services - 10:00am

Torah Study - 11:00am

Join us in person or via Zoom

Sunday October 20th - Pizza in the Hut, please RSVP here

Visit our website for more Temple information, upcoming events and to view your member account. TAHerie.org

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.

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

Rescheduled: Saturday, October 19. Come out to Hurry Hill Maple Farm and Museum at 1:00 pm to take a tour of the farm, learn how maple syrup is made, have a sample, and buy some to take home. Please RSVP here or through the website.

Matzah Ball Iron Chef Competition Night on Sunday, November 10 at 5pm. For the chefs among us, bring your matzah balls for a soup-off! For the rest of us, our important job is judging! There will be voting for the best matzah ball soup. If you would like to be a competitor, please email the office to sign up. Broth will be provided. There can only be one winner (but the real winner will be all of us getting to try all these delicious versions).

Hanukkah Craft Night on Wednesday, December 4 at 6:30pm. Ali will lead us in making the centerpieces for the Hanukkah party. Let's help her out!

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

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J. Leonard Ostrow Award for High School Students ONLY

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.

This second quarter award is for High School Students only. Applicants may apply earlier than the dates indicated below.  The application and additional information about the award are available using the link below, with the second award period from October 1 - November 15, 2024, notification by December 15, 2024. 



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