An Engaging, Diverse Jewish Community

Selichot: Encountering the Divine Image

Please join us on Saturday, September 17, at 7:00 pm, for an interfaith community-wide gathering at the African Burying Ground on Chestnut Street in Portsmouth. Offerings of prayer, poetry, music, and Selichot liturgy will address the spiritual aspiration to recognize the Divine Image in every human being.      

Thank you!

A Water from the Well blog post, Parashat D'varim
Written by Rabba Kaya Stern-Kaufman,

This last Friday night was inspiring and uplifting. Thank you to all who came out to the Kabbalat Shabbat service at Strawbery Banke, and all who shared their appreciation, both in person and from afar. I felt so lifted up. It is hard to find the words to express how profoundly moving it was to Continue Reading »

Back to Shul Fest

Join us at Puddle Dock Field at Strawbery Banke for an afternoon of games, prizes, food, music, and more. August 28th is also Rosh Hodesh Elul- The New year for Animals. While pets are not allowed on the museum grounds, you are invited to bring a picture of the furriest member(s) of your family to Continue Reading »

Summer Outdoor Services Return!

Please join us for three summer Outdoor Kabbalat Shabbat Services led by Rabba Kaya Stern-Kaufman at Strawbery Banke, with special musical guests Lisa Jane Lipkin and Jay Hitt. Bring a picnic dinner and your own chair. The outdoor service will be live-streamed on the TIP Facebook page. In case of inclement weather, the service will Continue Reading »

Bereavement Support Group Forming

In this 75-minute weekly facilitated grief support group, participants will have space to recognize, allow, and process feelings and challenges related to losses they have experienced. Supported in community, rather than isolation, participants can learn to normalize and honor the experience of grief, and gain new tools for self-awareness, compassion, and understanding. Eight class sessions, Continue Reading »