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 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 »
Our Purim Shpiel retells the Book of Esther - Esther's story is one of karma and human agency. Fake news, feminism and immigrant bashing from the story feel somehow familiar. We'll improv on themes from the tale. Come play and help rewrite this story! Email Andrea at [email protected] to sign up for the rehearsals. REHEARSALS:… 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 »
Let's come together as our region's Jewish community to: The greater our numbers, the greater our impact as a united Jewish voice calling for justice. ON ZOOM: Please register here. We look forward to seeing you there! INCLUDING OURSPECIAL GUESTS: Senator Jo ComerfordSenator Paul MarkSenator Jake OliveiraSenator John VelisRep. Natalie BlaisRep. Dan CareyRep. Mindy DombRep.… 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.
The Torah study group is moving on to the next layer of Jewish literature, the Mishna. We’ll be studying Pirkei Avot, which is traditionally read between Passover and Shavuot. Texts can be available in English and Hebrew. Hybrid. Please watch for your How to Participate email for zoom coordinates. Otherwise join us at Temple Israel.… 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
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 »
Our Purim Shpiel retells the Book of Esther – Esther’s story is one of karma and human agency. Fake news, feminism and immigrant bashing from the story feel somehow familiar. Email Andrea at [email protected] to sign up for the rehearsals. We’ll improv on themes from the tale. Come play and help rewrite and retell this… Read More »
A teen-led job placement program in Franklin County grounded in justice and loving-kindness. Living Justice is a four week teen-centered summer job placement program rooted in Jewish tradition. We connect teens with local organizations in the Greenfield area that are working to undo oppressive systems and to radically build a liberatory future. The program emphasizes… Read More »
Celebrate Purim with Temple Israel! Purim, like most Jewish holidays, is a celebration of many things: a tale of our Jewish ancestors; giving gifts to friends and those in need; pre-spring fertility cookies rebranded through the patriarchal ages as antagonist Haman’s hat; and, of course, joy and merriment! This year we're hosting an Old World… Read More »
The Torah study group is moving on to the next layer of Jewish literature, the Mishna. We’ll be studying Pirkei Avot, which is traditionally read between Passover and Shavuot. Texts can be available in English and Hebrew. Hybrid. Please watch for your How to Participate email for zoom coordinates. Otherwise join us at Temple Israel.… Read More »
Reading Her Story to Understand His Story with Myk Freedman Weaving community in the cold dark months, we are taking advantage of the skills and curiosities of Temple Israel community for a series of 6 Havdalah Meet-ups. Myk grew up close to his Romanian grandmother, Lidia. She survived WWII, with an unusual story that spans… 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 »
The Torah study group is moving on to the next layer of Jewish literature, the Mishna. We’ll be studying Pirkei Avot, which is traditionally read between Passover and Shavuot. Texts can be available in English and Hebrew. Hybrid. Please watch for your How to Participate email for zoom coordinates. Otherwise join us at Temple Israel.… Read More »
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 »
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 »
Invest in our carbon-free future Tuesday, March 21st, 4:30 - 5:45pm. You’re invited to join Third Act, Dayenu, and partners for a day of action to stop big banks from funding fossil fuels! On Tuesday, March 21, our partners at Third Act are organizing demonstrations across the country with a clear message: Stop The Dirty… Read More »
The Torah study group is moving on to the next layer of Jewish literature, the Mishna. We’ll be studying Pirkei Avot, which is traditionally read between Passover and Shavuot. Texts can be available in English and Hebrew. Hybrid. Please watch for your How to Participate email for zoom coordinates. Otherwise join us at Temple Israel.… Read More »
Dear Hadassah Friends, Temple Israel and Community Members, “A woman of valor, who can find? Strength and dignity are her clothing; she opens her mouth with wisdom; the law of kindness is on her tongue…” (Proverbs). We’ve found her! Our very own Janet Hodos! You are invited to a special Shabbat service at Temple Israel… Read More »
Weaving community in the cold dark months, we are taking advantage of the skills and curiosities of Temple Israel community for a series of 6 Havdalah Meet-ups. This week's Havdalah Meet-up is with Susan Hollins: Giving up Rachmaninoff and Scriabin for Shostakovich and Mendelsohn. When interests in classical music and Jewish identity combined, Susan researched piano… 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 »
Rabbi Andrea will explore with us the nature and imagery of the divine feminine in the Jewish tradition – from the earliest biblical texts through rabbinic and mystical thought and the current influence of modern spiritualism and feminism. Far from theoretical, the dynamics of the gender continuum infuse how we understand ourselves and our place in… Read More »
The Torah study group is moving on to the next layer of Jewish literature, the Mishna. We’ll be studying Pirkei Avot, which is traditionally read between Passover and Shavuot. Texts can be available in English and Hebrew. Hybrid. Please watch for your How to Participate email for zoom coordinates. Otherwise join us at Temple Israel.… 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
