Friday,
May 18
6:00 p.m. |
Dalet Graduation and Education Shabbat Service
Join our clergy for an Erev Shabbat service including Dalet Graduation. |
Saturday,
May 19
9:00 a.m. |
Torah Study
Join Rabbi Gertman in an instructive and spirited discussion of the week's Torah portion. Gain a better understanding of Torah and its relevance to contemporary life through study and dialogue.
This week's Torah portion: B’har–B’chukotai,
Leviticus 25:1–27:34.
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Saturday,
May 19
10:30 a.m. |
Congregational Shabbat Morning Service
Please join us for a congregational Shabbat morning service including the B’not Mitzvah of Hannah Berezovsky and Kathryn Butwinick followed by a Kiddush luncheon. All are welcome and encouraged to attend the Kiddush luncheon immediately following the service.
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Saturday,
May 19 -
Sunday,
May 20
Temple Israel |
Temple Israel Hosts "A Night on the Street" for Local Jewish Youth Groups
Twin Cities Jewish Youth will gather to learn about poverty and homelessness in our community by spending a night simulating some of the challenges that people in our community face on a daily basis. This event is sponsored by the Twin Cities’ Reform congregations. Questions? Contact TIPTY Social Action VP Rina Yarosh at tipty.savp@gmail.com.
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Orders must be received by
Sunday,
May 20
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Confirmation Uniongrams and Goldengrams
The Confirmation Class of 5772 may become the clergy of 5782, and you can help get them there! Support the YES (Youth, Education and Special Projects) Fund of the Women of Reform Judaism by purchasing a Uniongram or Goldengram for your beloved Confirmands today. The YES Fund provides financial assistance to rabbinical and cantorial students, youth, and Reform organizations in North America, Israel and around the world.
Congratulate your sons, granddaughters, nieces, cousins and friends who are about to confirm their faith in Reform Judaism with a lovely note printed and hand-signed by Sisterhood. Cards are delivered to students on the day of the Confirmation ceremony.
>> Click here for the order form.
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Sunday,
May 20
6:00 p.m. |
New Horizons Dinner and Entertainment
Temple members 70 and older, join us for an evening of good friends, good food and fun entertainment.
Following dinner we will attend A Celebration in Song with the Three Abelsons, more details on the concert are listed below. The cost for dinner is $15 for Temple Israel members and $18 for non-Temple members (financial assistance is available for those in need). Please make checks payable to Temple Israel. We will provide transportation with advance reservation for those who do not drive.
For more information please contact Wendy at 612-374-0344 or wendy@templeisrael.com.
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Sunday,
May 20
7:00 p.m. |
A Celebration in Song with the Three Abelsons
We invite the congregation to join us for A Celebration in Song with The Three Abelsons; Cantor Barry, Cantor Stephen and Margo Abelson. Join us for this free event; no tickets or reservations are necessary.
Following the concert we will say Todah Rabah and Mazel Tov to Cantor Stephen Abelson at a special reception.
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Monday,
May 21
12:15 p.m.
Hennepin County Government Center |
Food for Thought:
Downtown Jewish Study Group
Spend your lunch hour studying with the Downtown Jewish Study Group. This session will be led by Rabbi Gertman. For more information contact Wendy at 612-374-0344 or wendy@templeisrael.com. |
Monday,
May 21
7:00 – 9:00 p.m.
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JL@TI -
Jewish Learning @ Temple Israel Continues
For more information please contact Wendy Schwartz at 612-374-0344 or wendy@templeisrael.com. |
| Thursday,
May 24
4:30 - 6:30 p.m. |
Volunteer with Sisterhood at the Jeremiah House
Sisterhood will participate in ‘Cooks for Kids’ at the Jeremiah House. Join us in providing dinner to the residents and their children. Please RSVP to Sue at ssmukler@usgo.net. Please let her know if you can bring a ready-to-serve side dish or a dessert.
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| Friday,
May 25
6:00 p.m. |
Beyond Words: The Sublime Music of the Classical Cantorial Art Shabbat Service
Join us for a distinctive service including prayers and songs that allow us to meditate, reflect and shape our experiences as we listen to the music of our heritage. This enhanced Beyond Words Shabbat service will offer a musical style similar to that of the High Holy Days with our cantors and a beautiful professional choir.
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Saturday,
May 26
9:00 a.m. |
Torah Study
Join Rabbi Glaser in an instructive and spirited discussion of the week's Torah portion. Gain a better understanding of Torah and its relevance to contemporary life through study and dialogue.
This week's Torah portion: B’midbar, Numbers 1:1– 4:20.
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Saturday,
May 26
10:30 a.m. |
Congregational Shabbat Morning Service
Please join us for a congregational Shabbat morning service including the Bat Mitzvah of Libby Rothberg followed by a Kiddush luncheon. All are welcome and encouraged to attend the Kiddush luncheon immediately following the service.
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Saturday,
May 26
(Free and open to all)
7:30 p.m. Erev Shavuot Service
8:00 p.m. Reception with cheesecake desserts
8:30 p.m. Tikkun Leil Shavuot Program |
Tikkun Leil Shavuot
It’s Not Too Late to Stop the Hate: The Nature of Bias & Discrimination Experienced through the Arts & Academia
Usher in the holiday celebrating the giving of the Ten Commandments at Mt Sinai with an evening of prayer, food and study.
Janet Horvath, associate principal cello of the Minnesota Orchestra, will perform her anti-racism, multi-media piece "It’s Not Too Late to Stop the Hate."
During the multi-media production Ms. Horvath will tell her parents’ unique and horrific story of survival in verse and photos as she performs five solo cello works.
Following the musical presentation, we will continue with a panel discussion led by Rabbi Glaser and Dr. Joseph Goldman, a regular lecturer and noted historian at Temple Israel.
>> Click here to view the event flyer.
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Sunday,
May 27
10:30 a.m. |
Confirmation Shavuot Morning Service
We come together to celebrate Shavuot and the Confirmation of our Tenth Grade Students, to remember with Yizkor those whose memories we cherish, and to bring comfort to those who are facing physical, emotional or spiritual challenges with our prayers for healing. Yizkor will be recited during the service and a luncheon reception will follow. All are welcome.
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Monday,
May 28
9:30 - 5:00 p.m. |
Valleyfair Trip for Temple Youth Groups
Calling all Temple Israel youth in grades 4 - 12! Join us for a fun-filled day at Valleyfair. The cost of this event is $25, which includes transportation and entrance fees.
>> Click here to view the event flyer.
>> Click here to download the permission slip.
Please RSVP by submitting the completed permission slip and payment to Temple by Monday, May 21. For more information please contact Youth Director Andrea Gordon at andrea@templeisrael.com or 612-374-0321. |
Monday,
May 28
11:30 a.m.
Temple Israel Memorial Park |
Memorial Day Service
Memorial Day is traditionally the time we remember those individuals who died in service of our country. Throughout the years, our Memorial Day service has come to honor all who are buried at our cemetery.
This year marked the 60th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor, an event that plunged the nation into World War II and directly affected our Temple community. In observance of this anniversary year, Rabbi Zimmerman will share some reflections during our Memorial Day Service.
Please join our clergy as we gather to remember those who have come before us and pay tribute to those whose names will be added to our beautiful Star of David Recognition Garden.
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Thursday,
May 31
8:00 - 10:00 p.m.
318 Cafe in Excelsior
318 Water Street,
Excelsior, MN 55331
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Music for Social Justice with Rabbi Glaser and Mark Bloom
Join Rabbi Glaser and Mark Bloom at the 318 Cafe in Excelsior for an evening of great music. The cover charge is $7, and proceeds will benefit Temple Israel's Social Action Fund.
The 318 Cafe is a smaller venue; reservations are recommended. |
Friday,
June 1
5:15 p.m. Special Oneg and Annual Meeting
6:00 p.m. Shabbat Service
7:30 p.m. Congregational Dinner |
Annual Meeting, Shabbat Service and Congregational Dinner
Please join us for a special Oneg and Annual Meeting at 5:15 p.m. Heavy appetizers will be served.
A special dinner will follow services in honor of Lois and Larry Gibson, recipients of the 2012 Louis Gainsley Distinguished Service Award, the newly installed Board of Directors, and the leadership of TIPTY, Sisterhood and Men’s Club Auxiliaries.
Watch your mail for an invitation and join us for this special evening. Reservations are required for dinner. Please contact Regan McCormack at 612-374-0314 or regan@templeisrael.com to make your dinner reservation.
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Saturday,
June 2
9:00 a.m. |
Torah Study
Join Rabbi Zimmerman in an instructive and spirited discussion of the week's Torah portion. Gain a better understanding of Torah and its relevance to contemporary life through study and dialogue.
This week's Torah portion: Naso, Numbers 4:21–7:89.
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Saturday,
June 2
10:30 a.m. |
Congregational Shabbat Morning Service
Please join us for a congregational Shabbat morning service including the Bat Mitzvah of Julia Barmash followed by a Kiddush luncheon. All are welcome and encouraged to attend the Kiddush luncheon immediately following the service.
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Sunday,
June 3
3:00 p.m.
At Temple Israel |
Twin Cities Jewish Chorale Shares Global Traditions in “Concert of Psalms”
Psalms are poetry, praise, and pleas; they run through Jewish, Christian and Muslim scripture and have been set to music around the world. To celebrate this multicultural fabric and its Jewish origins, the Twin Cities Jewish Chorale will present its Concert of Psalms.
Tickets cost $15 regular admission, $10 for seniors and students and can be purchased online at twincitiesjewishchorale.org or at the door. Group discounts are available by calling 612-298-4060.
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Friday,
June 8
5:15 p.m. Pre-Service Oneg
6:00 p.m. Shabbat Service
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Carlebach Shabbat Service
Come experience our Chasidic/Folk-style musical Shabbat service. This new tradition will continue on the second Friday of each month. If you like Nefesh Shabbat, come try this service inspired by the music of the great Rabbi Shlomo Carlebach.
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Saturday,
June 9
9:00 a.m. |
Torah Study
Join Rabbi Glaser in an instructive and spirited discussion of the week's Torah portion. Gain a better understanding of Torah and its relevance to contemporary life through study and dialogue.
This week's Torah portion: B’haalot’cha,
Numbers 8:1–12:16.
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Saturday,
June 9
10:30 a.m. |
Jewish Renewal Service
Join us for an innovative and inspiring Jewish Renewal Service—embracing a mixture of heartfelt prayers, chants, meditation, music, movement, D’var Torah and meaningful discussion. Musical instruments are encouraged.
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Saturday,
June 9
11:15 a.m. |
Congregational Shabbat Morning Service
Please join us for a congregational Shabbat morning service including the Bar Mitzvah of Dayton Laurie followed by a Kiddush luncheon. All are welcome and encouraged to attend the Kiddush luncheon immediately following the service.
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Friday,
June 15
6:00 p.m. |
Release of Pockets in my Soul by Mary Neuman
Join us in celebrating the release of Mary Neuman’s book, Pockets in my Soul, at a reception following our Nefesh Shabbat Service. The reception will include a book signing and light hors d’oeuvres.
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Saturday,
June 16
9:00 a.m. |
Torah Study
Join Rabbi Glaser in an instructive and spirited discussion of the week's Torah portion. Gain a better understanding of Torah and its relevance to contemporary life through study and dialogue.
This week's Torah portion: Sh’lach L’cha,
Numbers 13:1–15:41.
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Saturday,
June 16
10:30 a.m. |
Congregational Shabbat Morning Service
Please join us for a congregational Shabbat morning service including the B’not Mitzvah of
Beatrice Frank and Peri Yarosh followed by a Kiddush luncheon. All are welcome and encouraged to attend the Kiddush luncheon immediately following the service.
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Sunday,
June 17
6:00 p.m. |
New Horizons Dinner and Entertainment
Temple members 70 and older, join us for an evening of good friends, good food and fun entertainment.
Following a delicious dinner we will be entertained as concert pianist Shulamit Maneev performs light classical and popular favorites. The cost for dinner is $15 for Temple Israel members and $18 for non-Temple members (financial assistance is available for those in need). Please make checks payable to Temple Israel. We will provide transportation with advance reservation for those who do not drive.
For more information please contact Wendy Schwartz at 612-374-0344 or wendy@templeisrael.com.
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Friday,
June 22
6:00 p.m. |
Beyond Words: The Sublime Music of the Classical Cantorial Art Shabbat Service
Join us for a distinctive service including prayers and songs that allow us to meditate, reflect and shape our experiences as we listen to the music of our heritage. This enhanced Beyond Words Shabbat service will offer a musical style similar to that of the High Holy Days with our cantors and a beautiful professional choir.
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Saturday,
June 23
9:00 a.m. |
Torah Study
Join Rabbi Gertman in an instructive and spirited discussion of the week's Torah portion. Gain a better understanding of Torah and its relevance to contemporary life through study and dialogue.
This week's Torah portion: Korach, Numbers 16:1–18:32.
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Saturday,
June 23
10:30 a.m. |
Congregational Shabbat Morning Service
Please join us for a congregational Shabbat morning service including the Bat Mitzvah of Jamie Salz followed by a Kiddush luncheon. All are welcome and encouraged to attend the Kiddush luncheon immediately following the service.
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Friday,
June 29
5:45 p.m. Picnic
7:00 p.m. Shabbat Service |
Camp TEKO Shabbat Picnic and Service
All are invited to attend our Shabbat service and Men’s Club sponsored picnic at Camp TEKO. Come by yourself or bring your future, current or alumni campers. We will provide the hot dogs and veggie burgers. Stay for an outdoor Shabbat service overlooking the lake with our clergy.
Calling All Grillers!
Men’s Club will serve a delicious BBQ hot dog dinner with all the fixings at the Camp TEKO picnics on June 29 and July 27. We are looking for a few new volunteers to join our cook team. If you would like to join in the fun at one or both picnics please contact Larry Schoenfeld at 612-743-6920 or larry.schoenfeld@gmail.com. You will need to arrive at TEKO at 4:30 p.m. on the night of the picnic. We’ll supply everything that is needed to get the cook team cooking for hundreds of picnic guests.
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Friday,
June 29
5:15 p.m. Pre-Service Oneg
6:00 p.m. Shabbat Service
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Erev Shabbat Services at Temple Israel
Join our clergy for a warm and intimate Erev Shabbat service. |
Saturday,
June 30
9:00 a.m. |
Torah Study
Join Rabbi Gertman in an instructive and spirited discussion of the week's Torah portion. Gain a better understanding of Torah and its relevance to contemporary life through study and dialogue.
This week's Torah portion: Chukat, Numbers 19:1–22:1.
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Saturday,
June 30
10:30 a.m. |
Congregational Shabbat Morning Service
Please join us for a congregational Shabbat morning service including the Bar Mitzvah of Maxwell Mendeloff followed by a Kiddush luncheon. All are welcome and encouraged to attend the Kiddush luncheon immediately following the service.
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Summer 2012
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Host Families Needed for Israeli Scout Friendship Caravan
The Israeli Scout Friendship Caravan will be in Minneapolis July 11- 20 and we are looking for host families.
Your family must have a teenager entering 11th or 12th grade in the fall and be home July 11- 20. This is an experience the whole family will enjoy.
Please open your home and volunteer this time to help the Caravan member feel a part of an American family and our community.
For full details about hosting please contact Wendy Grosser at Israelihost2012@gmail.com.
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Garage Sale Drop-off:
July 26, 27, 29 and 30
Shop the Sale:
August 5 -
8
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2012 Sisterhood Garage Sale
Now in its 25th year, Sisterhood’s award-winning Garage Sale will be held August 5 - 8. We count on your donations to provide the wide variety of merchandise that makes this sale such a success.
Please gather your clean and gently used clothing, linens, accessories, jewelry, books, sporting goods, bicycles, toys and games, luggage, collectibles, and household items of all kinds.* We especially appreciate clothing already hung on wire hangers.
Drop off dates this year will be:
Thursday, July 26, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Friday, July 27, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Sunday, July 29, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Monday, July 30, 9 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Sisterhood volunteers will be standing by to help you unload. Remember, one person’s junk is another’s treasure!
Want to be more involved? Please plan to volunteer. Sisterhood relies on over 200 volunteers to contribute their ideas, talent, enthusiasm and hard work. This is a major Temple event, and you don’t need to be a Sisterhood member or a woman to help out. Keep an eye on your eNews for details about volunteering.
Please contact Esther Schak at ers@schak.com or 612-874-7817, or Betty Kriedberg at bkriedberg@hotmail.com or 612-819-6095, with any questions. See you at the sale!
*Sorry, we are unable to accept television sets, VCR’s, videotapes, computers, furniture, text books, cribs, car seats, bike helmets, wedding gowns, florist vases or large exercise equipment.
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March 4 - 14, 2013
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Adult Trip to Israel with Rabbi Glaser
Join Rabbi Glaser for an adult trip to Israel next March.
For more details please contact Barb Nesheim at 612-374-0315 or barbn@templeisrael.com.
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