Center for Jewish Life in Franklin County
The Hebrew Language classes are all about students becoming comfortable with the Hebrew alphabet, letter by letter. Taught by Rabbi Andrea and friends. Sunday mornings 9-10am. Intended for ages 6-10. REGISTRATION: https://templeisraelgreenfield.org/education-registration/ Unit #3: Sundays Jan 8, 15, 22, 29 and Feb 5. Classes will be a combination of in-person at Temple Israel and on Zoom. Tuition:… Read More »
About Shtetl Twang Series Shtetl: a small Jewish town or village formerly found in Eastern Europe. Like the town commons of the Old World this series will be a place for all the people of our Franklin County Shtetl to gather, explore and grow. Each concert will showcase an artist presenting their unique interpretation of Jewish music… Read More »
The Temple Israel Board of Directors meets on the first Wednesday of every month. Members welcome to join; please email the office for the Zoom link.
Rabbi Andrea leads a study on Bible and Hebrew text. We’ll start with the weekly parsha (torah portion) and eventually add later layers of Jewish texts. Texts will be available in English and Hebrew. On Zoom only: Please email [email protected] for zoom link. Free and open to all.
This annual celebration of the perilous Exodus leading to literal singing and dancing. And who couldn't use a little redemption? A little singing and dancing! Women and new leaders are especially invited to contribute to the services and the voices. Followed by a nourishing kiddush. This event will be hybrid, both in-person and on Zoom.… Read More »
The Hebrew Language classes are all about students becoming comfortable with the Hebrew alphabet, letter by letter. Taught by Rabbi Andrea and friends. Sunday mornings 9-10am. Intended for ages 6-10. REGISTRATION: https://templeisraelgreenfield.org/education-registration/ Unit #3: Sundays Jan 8, 15, 22, 29 and Feb 5. Classes will be a combination of in-person at Temple Israel and on Zoom. Tuition:… Read More »
PLEASE NOTE: Due to cold weather, the walk will start at 1pm and be a simpler, shorter program. Join Rabbi Andrea and Western MA Dayenu on a family-friendly woods walk in Highland Park in Greenfield to celebrate Tu B'shvat, the Jewish holiday of the trees. More information about the park at https://www.greenfieldrecreation.com/parks.html. We'll have a… Read More »
Rabbi Andrea leads a study on Bible and Hebrew text. We’ll start with the weekly parsha (torah portion) and eventually add later layers of Jewish texts. Texts will be available in English and Hebrew. On Zoom only: Please email [email protected] for zoom link. Free and open to all.
Join us for a monthly musical Kabbalat Shabbat-- Friday night prayer service-- led by vocalist Molly Bajgot and Rabbi Andrea, accompanied by musicians Richie Barshay and Myk Freedman. Services followed by kiddush and refreshments. There's an opportunity to learn the songs and tunes sung during Hiddur Shabbat on Thursday January 12 at 6pm in the… Read More »
Movie screening of The Dunera Boys with Marlene and Sheldon Wien. THIS EVENT IS ONLINE ONLY. Zoom link can be found in the weekly newsletter or contact the office. Marlene and Sheldon Wien want to introduce you to The Dunera Boys, a delightful and humorous film based on real events. A mixed group of German… Read More »
Let's study the 12 months of the Hebrew Calendar together, drink herbal tea, discover the magic of the month of Adar, joy, & what the outdoors can teach us about time. Deep dive into the Hebrew Calendar and the outdoors! We will explore trees, identification, habitat, culinary, cultural, and medicinal uses of home remedies. Sundays… Read More »
Click here to register for Zoom link! A program hosted by Jewish Activists for Immigration Justice, supported by Temple Israel: The Plight of Haitian Immigrants: How Racism Works to Undermine an Immigration System Already in Crisis An event of speakers, poets, music and video. People of ALL or NO faiths are welcome to participate in… Read More »
Dayenu, a Jewish call to action on climate action, is hosting a panel on using your investment dollars to make corporate culture change. The panelists will explore strategies for small investors to pressure investment managers to align with an economy that will avoid the worst impacts of climate change and move us towards a post… Read More »
Rabbi Andrea leads a study on Bible and Hebrew text. We’ll start with the weekly parsha (torah portion) and eventually add later layers of Jewish texts. Texts will be available in English and Hebrew. On Zoom only: Please email [email protected] for zoom link. Free and open to all.
Join with the National Conference of Jewish Women for a special Repro(ductive) Friday evening services. Repro Shabbat takes place annually when we read Parshat Mishpatim containing the verses often used as a source for Judaism’s approach to reproductive justice. In community, we daven our regular Friday night prayers and include learning of Jewish sources to… Read More »
Rabbi Andrea leads a service for her former home community Pnai Or of West Hartford on First Shabbats. We are welcome to join. To attend via Zoom, click here. OR use Room: 991819071 PW: 181818
Let's study the 12 months of the Hebrew Calendar together, drink herbal tea, discover the magic of the month of Adar, joy, & what the outdoors can teach us about time. Deep dive into the Hebrew Calendar and the outdoors! We will explore trees, identification, habitat, culinary, cultural, and medicinal uses of home remedies. Sundays… Read More »
Temple Israel is hosting a Interfaith Council of Franklin County (ICFC) Sing in the sanctuary.
Rabbi Andrea leads a study on Bible and Hebrew text. We’ll start with the weekly parsha (torah portion) and eventually add later layers of Jewish texts. Texts will be available in English and Hebrew. On Zoom only: Please email [email protected] for zoom link. Free and open to all.
This week's Havdallah Meet-up is offered by Rabbi Andrea. The topic is Prophecy and Intuition in Hasidic Thought: A Practicum. Rabbi Andrea will describe the Hasidic concept of how prophecy is even possible, how it has been practiced over the years and what aspects of this capacity are available to us now. This event will… Read More »
The Hebrew Language classes are all about students becoming comfortable with the Hebrew alphabet, letter by letter. Taught by Rabbi Andrea and Clara Bloom Sarr. Sunday mornings 9-10am. Intended for ages 6-10. All levels welcome! Click here to Register! Unit #4: Sundays Feb 26, Mar 5, Mar 12, Mar 19, Mar 26 and Apr 2 . Classes… Read More »
Let's study the 12 months of the Hebrew Calendar together, drink herbal tea, discover the magic of the month of Adar, joy, & what the outdoors can teach us about time. Deep dive into the Hebrew Calendar and the outdoors! We will explore trees, identification, habitat, culinary, cultural, and medicinal uses of home remedies. Sundays… Read More »
Rabbi Andrea leads a study on Bible and Hebrew text. We’ll start with the weekly parsha (torah portion) and eventually add later layers of Jewish texts. Texts will be available in English and Hebrew. On Zoom only: Please email [email protected] for zoom link. Free and open to all.
Rabbi Andrea leads a service for her former home community Pnai Or of West Hartford on First Shabbats. We are welcome to join. To attend via Zoom, click here. OR use Room: 991819071 PW: 181818
