Posted on October 29, 2021
Temple Israel’s Annual Fund Appeal is underway. This year’s focus is to preserve our sukkat shlomecha, shelter of peace, which keeps us safe from the storms of nature and continues to be a welcoming center for Jewish study, prayer, celebrations, and culture. The focus of this year’s fundraising is twofold: Initial phases of roof and Continue Reading »
Posted on September 14, 2021
Good morning, and welcome to all of you, both here in the sanctuary and online. It’s a pleasure to see so many of you, especially in light of the year we’ve just completed. When Rabba Kaya accepted this pulpit over a year and a half ago, I feel pretty certain that she was not anticipating Continue Reading »
Posted on August 20, 2021
The disastrous situation in Haiti following an earthquake and a tropical storm demands a concerted and powerful humanitarian effort. The need is great and we are fortunate to have the opportunity to contribute tzedakah through Israel’s largest humanitarian organization IsraAID. We are inspired by the efforts of IsraAID to support vulnerable people around the world who find themselves Continue Reading »
Posted on August 9, 2021
We are thrilled to announce our new inter-generational Shabbat morning experience-Yachad Shabbat. Yachad is a Hebrew word meaning “altogether.” After Sukkot, we will begin welcoming everyone (Hebrew School families and all congregants) to celebrate Shabbat morning with us. As children arrive in their classrooms, adults can chat in the Shmooze at 9:00 am, followed by Continue Reading »
Posted on August 9, 2021
From time to time, the Israel Affairs Committee will share pertinent news and articles about Israel. We’re happy to share an article by Nadav Tamir, former Consul General in the Israeli Consulate in Boston, a former speaker at TIP, and currently Executive Director, J Street Israel. Who’s Who in the New Israeli Government Israel’s Milestones Continue Reading »
Posted on July 6, 2021
Since the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic we at Temple Israel have tried to base our policies on science and data to protect our members, especially the vulnerable. Our latest revision to our Policy for Reconvening in Person takes into account the most recent science as well as the recently released guidelines provided by the Synagogue Council of Continue Reading »
Posted on June 10, 2021
New Head of School / Family Programming Coordinator for Temple Israel! We are very excited to welcome Tzipporah Horowitz as the new Head of School / Family Programming Coordinator. Tzipporah (Tzippy) has dedicated her professional life to creating unique Jewish experiences in a variety of settings, including USY and Camp Ramah. A current rabbinical student Continue Reading »
Posted on June 1, 2021
We’re so pleased to share this short video showcasing Temple Israel members. It has been a long time in the works! In 2019, temple member Jeremy Kasten interviewed several congregants for a video introducing the synagogue to potential new members and convey why they should engage with the congregation. In the winter of 2020, congregant Continue Reading »
Posted on May 28, 2021
Dear community members, We’re excited to share with you our plans for a staged reopening of our building. The Reimagining Committee met recently to discuss the improving COVID situation in NH, including new guidance from the CDC and NH Department of Health on mask-wearing indoors and outdoors. We are working to revise our reopening plan Continue Reading »
Posted on May 28, 2021
Order online by August 1, 2022 to receive free domestic shipping. (Shipping charge of $6.50 per jar applies to orders placed between August 1 – September 1, the last day to order.) ORT will ship a personalized package, including a festive 8-ounce jar of kosher clover honey, a gift card, and the blessing for the Continue Reading »
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