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 »
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 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.
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.
Simcha Halpert-Hanson (they/them) - visiting April 14-16 Simcha Halpert-Hanson (they/them) - visiting April 14-16Simcha Halpert-Hanson (they/them) is a teacher, song facilitator, farmer, drummer, ritual leader and fourth year rabbinical student at Hebrew College in Newton, MA. Simcha has led tefillah (prayer) workshops, klaf (animal-based holy parchment) production workshops, text study sessions and facilitated rhythmic and… 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 »
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 »
Friday, April 21, Family Celebration of Earth Day & Shabbat, 5:30 p.m. Celebrate both Earth Day & Shabbat with kid-friendly songs, movement and a craft. A light meal follows at 6:30 p.m. In person only
Friday, April 21, Kabbalat Shabbat & Maariv services, 7:30p.m. Traditional service intertwining kavanot/ intentions to help us enter into Shabbat. Check your How to Participate email for zoom information.
Cantor Elise will be accompanied by her friend Aaron Kropf who will play guitar. The morning service will include Torah reading, an alternative English Haftarah, marking Rosh Chodesh, and a short D’var Torah. Kiddush and lunch will follow services. This event will be in person and on Zoom.
Shiur/discussion 12:30–1:30 p.m. All About Eve – a deeper look into this first woman of the Torah. In person only.
The Music of Israel 1920s-1950s – a visual and sound exploration of Israel to mark Yom Haatsmaut. Snacks provided. Followed by Havdalah led by Cantor Elise. Check your How to Participate email for zoom information.
This week, rabbinic candidate Cantor Elise Barber will lead a special class on Aleph-Bet Yoga and playing with Hebrew. Current and prospective Hebrew students are all welcome. Morah (Teacher) Clara will assist. In person only.
Humans of Israel Exploring Israel's Diverse Society Through Photography Sunday, April 30 @ 10:15 am and 5:30 pm Humans of Israel combines photojournalism with digitalstorytelling in order to give a sense of what makes Israel and thediverse humans in it tick. With intriguing, thought-provokingphotographs and the stories about the humans behind them, theproject puts a human face… Read More »
The Hebrew Language classes are all about students becoming comfortable with the Hebrew alphabet, letter by letter. Taught by rabbi candidates, Rabbi Andrea and Clara Bloom Sarr. Sunday mornings 9-10am. Intended for ages 6-10. CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION AND TO REGISTE
