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 »
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 »
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. 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
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 »
We are planning a fun, engaging retelling of the Passover Story with a catered meal, mostly from Stone Soup. Ashkenazi and Sepharadi kashrut will be honored. We can welcome 40-50 people. All ages are welcome. $20 per adult and kids are free! Registration is required, form below. SCHOLARSHIP FUNDS ARE AVAILABLE- please contact [email protected] for… Read More »
Rabbi Andrea and Joe Kurland will co-lead the Yizkor service, online and in person.
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. Please email [email protected] for zoom link. Free and open to all.
Simcha Halpert-Hanson (they/them) - visiting April 14-16 Simcha Halpert-Hanson (they/them) - visiting April 14-16Simcha is a teacher, song facilitator, farmer, drummer, ritual leader and fourth year rabbinical student at Hebrew College. They have led workshops, study sessions, and prayer experiences in many communities across the Northeast. They are also a working farmer and are passionate about the intersections of… 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 Havdalah Meet-ups. TIKKUN OLAM refers to any activity that improves the world, bringing it closer to the harmonious state for which it was created. It implies that while the world is… 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. Please email [email protected] for zoom link. Free and open to all.
Elise Barber (she/her) - visiting April 21-23 Elise Barber (she/her) - visiting April 21-23Elise Barber is a cantor and educator with an M.A. in Jewish Studies and ordination as Cantor from Hebrew College. She has worked at many synagogues, and has been the PJ Library coordinator for Western Mass for several years. Elise has also… 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. PLEASE NOTE: Shacharit services on 12/20 will be on Zoom ONLY.
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. Please email [email protected] for zoom link. Free and open to all.
Debra Kolodny (they/them) - visiting April 28-30 Debra Kolodny (they/them) - visiting April 28-30Although ordained in 2011, Rabbi Debra Kolodny has been working closely with diverse Jewish communities and organizations since 1998. For 9 years, they led ALEPH, before beginning their rabbinic career in Portland, OR. They are passionate about engaging with social justice movements… 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. PLEASE NOTE: Shacharit services on 12/20 will be on Zoom ONLY.
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. 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
