Center for Jewish Life in Franklin County
As the war in Israel/Palestine intensifies, we are continuing our series of listening and speaking about the crisis as a community. This will be an opportunity to share openly in a facilitated space. For our in-person session, we will gather at 6:45 pm, formally start at 7 pm and finish by 8:30 pm. Facilitated by… Read More »
As the war in Israel/Palestine intensifies, we are continuing our series of listening and speaking about the crisis as a community. This will be an opportunity to share openly in a facilitated space. For our Zoom session, we will gather at 6:55 pm, start at 7 pm and finish by 8:30 pm. Facilitated by Daniel Yalowitz… Read More »
Join us for a short family Shabbat service followed by a potluck dinner. This is open to kids of all ages! We’ll light candles, say blessings and enjoy a Shabbat meal together. Led by Reb Simcha. Please bring food if you are able! Accessibility information: Temple Israel is a wheelchair accessible building. We will be mostly… Read More »
Hebrew language classes for ages 6 to adult! Dates: Sundays Oct 15, 22, Nov 5, 12, 19, Dec 3, 10, 17 from 9:30-10:30am at Temple Israel. REGISTRATION BELOW! This class provides kids, 6 years old and older, and adults with a solid foundation in learning Hebrew. This class will be an all-levels learning environment, meaning… 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.
Hebrew language classes for ages 6 to adult! Dates: Sundays Oct 15, 22, Nov 5, 12, 19, Dec 3, 10, 17 from 9:30-10:30am at Temple Israel. REGISTRATION BELOW! This class provides kids, 6 years old and older, and adults with a solid foundation in learning Hebrew. This class will be an all-levels learning environment, meaning… Read More »
In "Yudl and the bear," the adults who have been trying to repair the ruined temple don't know where to turn once it's time to re-light the eternal lantern. It's up to Yudl, a young boy, to go on an adventure and find a source of light, and a great treasure. We'll enjoy this magical… Read More »
Mak'hela, the Jewish Chorus of Western MA directed by Elaine "Lainee" Ginsberg, will be joining us for Shabbat evening services! Beautiful choral arrangements of Shabbat prayers will be woven into the service led by Reb Simcha.
Hebrew language classes for ages 6 to adult! Dates: Sundays Oct 15, 22, Nov 5, 12, 19, Dec 3, 10, 17 from 9:30-10:30am at Temple Israel. REGISTRATION BELOW! This class provides kids, 6 years old and older, and adults with a solid foundation in learning Hebrew. This class will be an all-levels learning environment, meaning… Read More »
In collaboration with CBI/Abundance Farm, join us for an Avodas Lev Maariv (Evening service). Avodas Lev (translating to Heart Work) is a contemplative chant-based practice originating at Adamah Farm and Teva Learning Center based out of the Isabella Freedman Jewish Retreat Center. This service will follow the core structure of the maariv (evening service) and… Read More »
Reb Simcha will lead a traditional service following Ashkenazi nusakh (tradition). This service will follow the traditional matbe'a (liturgical order) and use a traditional style of davening (praying).
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.