Posted on October 13, 2022
DID YOU KNOW … That Jewish history, literature, and culture includes witches, spirits, dybbuks, haunting, and other mysterious spiritual phenomena? Come find out about some of them at this family-friendly and spooky event! The witch of Endor has taken over Temple Israel and brought back the spirits of Pharaoh, Goliath, and other villains. Use your Continue Reading »
Posted on October 13, 2022
Please join us for an evening of storytelling and laughter featuring Rebecca Rule. There will also be a wine and restaurant gift card raffle. Hosted by the Tikkun Olam committee to benefit an Afghan refugee family recently resettled in Portsmouth with the help of Team Seacoast, a group of local volunteers. Register / purchase tickets. Continue Reading »
Posted on October 13, 2022
The fall festivals conclude with Shemini Atzeret and Simchat Torah. Please join us for an evening of reflection, community, music, and fun! Sunday, October 16, schedule of services and events: 5:30 pm: Shemini Atzeret service with Yizkor, in the sanctuary and via Zoom (using the regular link for services) 6:15 pm: Community potluck supper in Continue Reading »
Posted on September 7, 2022
Still making music together Unfortunately, Elana Arian is ill and can’t visit us this weekend. Rabba Kaya and Lisa Jane Lipkin are cooking up a beautiful musical service for tonight with community potluck dinner! Revised weekend schedule below. COME SING WITH US! SHABBAT WEEKEND **Updated** Friday, 11/18, 6:00 pm: Musical Kabbalat Shabbat service led by Rabba Kaya Continue Reading »
Posted on September 7, 2022
Please join Temple Israel for this interfaith, community-wide gathering at Portsmouth’s African Burying Ground on Chestnut Street. Offerings of prayer, poetry, music and Selichot liturgy will address the spiritual aspiration to recognize the Divine Image in every human being. September 17th at 7pm Sponsored by Temple Israel Learn More and Register Continue Reading »
Posted on September 7, 2022
This year the Temple will once again offer Shabbat yoga on select Saturdays (see Calendar) from 9-10am in the Social Hall. I want to explore the question you may be asking yourself: why would I practice yoga on Shabbat? Or what is the connection between yoga and Shabbat? I think one of the best ways Continue Reading »
Posted on September 7, 2022
Beginner Hebrew Learn how to read the Hebrew alpha-bet and phrases in eight weeks, starting Tuesday, October 11, 2022 Intro for beginners and anyone wanting to refresh their knowledge of Hebrew aleph-bet. Starting point for learning to read Prayerbook, Bible, Talmud, Modern Israeli Hebrew, Yiddish and more. Tuesday evenings, October 11 – December 6, 2022 Continue Reading »
Posted on September 7, 2022
Dear friends, Elul is the name of the Hebrew month that precedes Rosh Hashanah. It is a time for cheshbon ha-nefesh or “soul accounting” – looking inward and reflecting on the year that has passed. Our tradition offers us this intentional time to prepare for the new year, so that we may enter fully into Continue Reading »
Posted on July 8, 2022
Please join us for a Tisha b’Av Gathering on Saturday, August 6, at 8:30 pm in the Temple Israel Courtyard (or indoors in case of rain). At Tisha b’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. The destruction Continue Reading »
Posted on June 24, 2022
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 »
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