Posted on February 25, 2026
Come to Temple Israel for our second night Community Seder on Thursday, April 2. Doors open at 5:30 to join a family-style seder led by Rabbi Rosalind Glazer and featuring a delicious catered meal by Mezzanine Catering. Join in this night of songs, stories, and community as wel explore our people’s journey from slavery to Continue Reading »
Posted on February 17, 2026
Passover begins at sundown on April 1, 2026. This is a time for families and friends to gather at seders to celebrate our people’s story of liberation. If you are hosting a first night seder on Wednesday, April 1, and have room at your table for a few more, let us know and we will Continue Reading »
Posted on February 10, 2026
Celebrate Purim at Temple Israel Portsmouth! Purim is almost here, and Temple Israel Portsmouth is ready to celebrate with two exciting events that bring the story of Esther to life through music, laughter, and community. Erev Purim Celebration – Monday, March 2 | 6:30–8:00 PM | Sanctuary Kick off Purim in costume—the wilder, the better! Continue Reading »
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
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 March 7, 2024
Tuesday, April 23, 6:00 pm, Come one and all for our traditional Passover seder, led by Rabba Kaya Stern-Kaufman, with songs, prayers, and stories. The evening features a delicious catered kosher meal, with menu options that include vegetarian, vegan, or nut-free meals.
Posted on February 11, 2024
Please join us Saturday evening for a musical Megillah reading, and Sunday morning for carnival games, prizes, activity stations, refreshments, and a very special magic show!
Posted on November 30, 2023
We plan to light candles at the temple on seven of the eight nights of Hanukkah. Please join us to usher in the light, together.
Posted on September 27, 2023
Yom Kippur 2023 Sermons “Israel – The Hope” Sermon for Yom Kippur, 5784/2023, by Rabba Kaya Stern-Kaufman Looking about in this room, we see a beautifully diverse community with members from varied Jewish and non-Jewish backgrounds. Our synagogue is affiliated with the Conservative movement, but we have members who come from Reform, Reconstructionist and Orthodox Continue Reading »
Posted on September 27, 2023
Rosh Hashanah 2023 Sermons “Birds, Bees and Butterflies” Sermon for Rosh Hashanah Day 1, 5784/2023 by Rabba Kaya Stern-Kaufman I want to begin by thanking Pastor David Clark whose ideas greatly influenced my sermon today. We are so blessed to live in such a beautiful place, where each season brings its treasures and where in Continue Reading »
