Center for Jewish Life in Franklin County
Have you ever seen any Shretelech? Others call them elves, fairies, or gnomes; but Jews from Eastern Europe call them by their Yiddish name, Shretelech. You’ve never seen one? I’m not surprised. I’ve been fooled many times, hearing a knocking in the trees, hoping it may be a Shretele working on their home, but… 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.
Did you know that 12-15% of US Jews are Jews of Color (JOC)? And that 50% of families at Temple Israel are multiracial? On Thursday at 5:30pm, the sukkah will be open for Jews of Color to gather and share in the tradition of welcoming our ushpizin (ancestors) into the sukkah. Bring your own dinner… Read More »
Shabbat/Festival morning services will include a yizkor/memorial service. Kiddush and potluck lunch to follow. Please bring a dish to share.
There will be a brief service inside of the shul between 9:30 - 10am prior to hakafos/circuit dancing with the Torah outside! We will be unrolling the Torah in a circle so everyone can see what the Torah looks like- we'll need everyone to help holding pages as we unroll and talk about different sections… Read More »
We will be celebrating re-starting our Torah reading cycle with Matan Newcomb's calling up to the Torah for his bar-mitzvah! Mazal tov! Private reception afterwards.
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 »
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 »
Kid-friendly Shabbat service followed by blessings and potluck dinner! Please bring a dish to share.
