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High Holidays 2024

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.

Elul Events

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.

Temple Israel Launches New Membership Initiative

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.

Jewish Arts & Music Fest on August 25

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.

Tisha b’Av Gathering Monday, August 12

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. 

Interfaith Bidding for Peace Art Auction June 23

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.

Celebrating Shavuot, June 11 and 12

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.

Join us for Pride Shabbat 6-7!

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.

Temple Israel Annual Meeting & Hot Dog Supper, May 20, 5:30 pm

Posted on May 3, 2024

5:30 pm Hot Dog Supper
6:00 pm Business Meeting
Calling all temple members! Please join us in person or via the special Zoom link in your emailed invitation.

Yom HaShoah Service May 5, 7:00 pm

Posted on May 3, 2024

Please join us for a special Yom HaShoah Observance.
Dehumanization lies at the root of our capacity to commit atrocities against our human family, including genocide.