Posted on October 18, 2024
Yom Kippur 2024 Sermons & Videos “Kinship for the Soul” Sermon for Kol Nidre, Erev Yom Kippur, 5785/2024, by Rabba Kaya Stern-Kaufman Gut Shabbes, gut Yontiff! Tonight, unlike most Friday nights, we won’t be singing L’kha Dodi. However, I want to bring our attention to an intriguing line from that beloved piyut; sof ma’aseh b’machshava Continue Reading »
Posted on October 18, 2024
Rosh Hashanah 2024 Sermons “Remembering 5784” Sermon for Erev Rosh Hashanah, 5785/2024 by Rabba Kaya Stern-Kaufman Tonight we begin a journey of memory. Rosh Hashanah- referred to in the Talmud as Yom Hazikaron- the Day of Remembering, demands that we look back before we can set forth into the new year. It is the holy Continue Reading »
Posted on September 11, 2024
Planning is well underway to make this year’s High Holidays spiritually rich, meaningful, and welcoming to all. Please take a moment to sign up on the website if you intend to join us for High Holidays. Our High Holiday hub is regularly updated.
Posted on September 11, 2024
Please join Temple Israel for a variety of Elul events: This year’s High Holidays seem like they are approaching in slow motion. We know they are coming but we can’t quite see them yet, as Rosh Hashanah doesn’t start until the evening of October 2. That gives us time to prepare internally, and to make High Holiday plans with friends, family, and the synagogue.
Posted on July 17, 2024
Beginning with the 2024-2025 membership year, Temple Israel has adopted a voluntary “Sustaining Pledge” membership model, which we are calling Terumah.
Posted on July 15, 2024
JAM Fest is dedicated to celebrating Jewish arts, music, and culture by bringing together diverse artists and performers to share their talents with the community.
Our mission is to foster a deeper understanding and appreciation of Jewish culture through engaging and enjoyable experiences.
Posted on July 10, 2024
Please join us at 8:00 pm for a Tisha b’Av Gathering in the Temple Israel Chapel. On the fast day of Tisha b’Av (the ninth day of the Hebrew month Av), we recall the destruction of the Temple in Jerusalem and we grieve for the many losses endured by the Jewish people throughout the ages and through to this very moment.
Posted on June 7, 2024
The Temple Israel Art Review Team and co-sponsors Newington Church and South Church Portsmouth invite you to attend a silent auction benefiting Hand in Hand Schools. This non-profit school group in Israel provides bilingual education for Jewish and Palestinian students, fostering understanding, respect, and friendship between families of different faiths and cultural backgrounds. Sunday, June 23, 12:30 – 3:30 pm in the Temple Israel Social Hall.
Posted on June 7, 2024
Tikkun Leil Shavuot features a blintz buffet and teaching about the Torah of music, 6:30 pm Tuesday, June 11. Shavuot service with Yizkor in our flower-bedecked sanctuary, 10:00 am, Wednesday, June 12. Meet Reb Beni Summers, our 2024-25 rabbinic intern, who will be leading the services with Rabba Kaya.
Posted on June 7, 2024
Please join us Friday, June 7, for a special Kabbalat Shabbat service in celebration of Pride month, followed by a community potluck. All are welcome!
Special guest speakers will talk about their recent service trip to Israel.
