Center for Jewish Life in Franklin County
A team from the Temple Israel community gleans most Sundays in the fields of Atlas Farms in Deerfield. Each harvester distributes their foods to local pantries, social service agencies and community kitchens. Email rabbi(@)templeisraelgreenfield.org to receive weekly reminders of if/where/what we will harvest. Open to all ages.
Join Shoshka and Shoshki, two magical, silly sisters who travel around the world through time and space collecting and sharing stories. They weave together story, song, movement and audience participation to create a dynamic and inclusive storytelling experience. This series includes two earth based folktales from the Jewish diaspora and Haiti, centering sustainability, caring for… Read More »
A musical participatory morning Shacharit service - at Temple Israel and on Zoom. Come in person for distance singing or join online - for support and up-lift.
Lively cultural exchange, a few words of Torah, the opening blessings of Shabbat, with juice and challah, this drop in meets Friday at 2 at the side tables at Greenfield's Market. Drop by! You may hear about a great activity or film and even find someone to go with!
Musical Kabbalat Shabbat Service with Yoel Sykes of Nava Tehila! “Coming Home to Love”Friday, September 2, 6:30-8:00 p.m.Labor Day WeekendLed by Yoel Sykes, with Rabbi Riqi Kosovske, community rabbis and Levite Community Musicians.This is a special outdoor evening service and Oneg at Beit Ahavah, 130 Pine Street, Florence. There will be chairs, and you can bring… 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 REGISTER HERE FOR UNIT #1 Intended for ages 6-10 Unit #1: Sundays Sept 4, Sept 11, Sept 18, Oct 2, Oct 9 and Oct 16. This series will be… Read More »
A musical participatory morning Shacharit service - at Temple Israel and on Zoom. Come in person for distance singing or join online - for support and up-lift.
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.
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 REGISTER HERE FOR UNIT #1 Intended for ages 6-10 Unit #1: Sundays Sept 4, Sept 11, Sept 18, Oct 2, Oct 9 and Oct 16. This series will be… Read More »
A musical participatory morning Shacharit service - at Temple Israel and on Zoom. Come in person for distance singing or join online - for support and up-lift.
To register, visit https://www.cbinorthampton.org/form/standingtogether.html.
Our valley-wide community Selichot program at Congregation B'nai Israel (CBI) in Northampton at 253 Prospect Street. Outdoors, weather permitting. In case of inclement weather, we’ll meet indoors and masks will be required. Led by the four rabbis of CBI, Beit Ahavah, Jewish Community of Amherst and Temple Israel of Greenfield. This event will be free… Read More »
A team from the Temple Israel community gleans most Sundays in the fields of Atlas Farms in Deerfield. Each harvester distributes their foods to local pantries, social service agencies and community kitchens. Email rabbi(@)templeisraelgreenfield.org to receive weekly reminders of if/where/what we will harvest. Open to all ages.
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 REGISTER HERE FOR UNIT #1 Intended for ages 6-10 Unit #1: Sundays Sept 4, Sept 11, Sept 18, Oct 2, Oct 9 and Oct 16. This series will be… Read More »
Song, poetry and Torah discussions supplement our basic morning services. Come for the emotional and spiritual support. On Zoom and in person at Temple sanctuary. Contact rabbi(@)templeisraelgreenfield for zoom address.
A team from the Temple Israel community gleans most Sundays in the fields of Atlas Farms in Deerfield. Each harvester distributes their foods to local pantries, social service agencies and community kitchens. Email rabbi(@)templeisraelgreenfield.org to receive weekly reminders of if/where/what we will harvest. Open to all ages.
Welcome the New Year with families- we'll provide dinner including challah and apples and honey. There will be activities for kids and a klezmer jam (bring your instruments!). Come relax and hang out before erev Rosh Hashanah. Location in Gill. Register for exact location. This event will be outdoors under a large tent. We will… Read More »
Rabbi Andrea and soloist Yosl Kurland share leadership of the high holiday services. Kiddush follows service and sermon. Services will be in person and livestreamed. Masks will be required for all in-person high holiday services. Register for Zoom link. We are dedicated to providing affordable High Holidays offerings for all in our community, and therefore… Read More »
Rabbi Andrea and soloist Yosl Kurland share leadership of the high holiday services. Picnic lunch and all-ages family program follows service at an outdoor location. Services will be in person and livestreamed. Masks will be required for all in-person high holiday services. Register for Zoom link. We are dedicated to providing affordable High Holidays offerings… Read More »
Come on down to an outdoor location for a BYO picnic lunch, all ages Tashlich* program with Creative Movement instructor Anna Hendricks. Have fun, enjoy the community, hear the shofar and *cast away those old habits and thoughts. Register here for details. Temple Israel does not charge for high holiday services. Donations are welcome.
Rabbi Andrea and solist Yosl Kurland will lead high holiday services this season with help from local singers and poets. Torah reading and shofar sounding ~ 12PM. Services will be in person and livestreamed. Masks will be required for all in-person high holiday services. Register for Zoom link. We are dedicated to providing affordable High… Read More »
