Jewish tradition gives us this month as a period of preparation for entering into the High Holidays with awareness and motivation. To engage all of our senses in this process of restoration, TIP is offering a series of events throughout the month of Elul to nourish body, mind, heart, and spirit.
Thank you for your interest in our upcoming Elul events.
Sunday, August 25, 11:00am–3:00 pm
Strawbery Banke, Portsmouth (rain location: Temple Israel)
DON’T MISS OUT ON JAM FEST, THE JEWISH ARTS & MUSIC FESTIVAL!
Join us as we celebrate Jewish art, music, food, and culture with the entire Seacoast community at beautiful Strawbery Banke.
Sunday, September 22
As we approach the High Holidays, we honor our departed loved ones with prayers and private reflection. No registration required.
Sunday, September 22, 10:00 am
Temple Israel Cemetery, Banfield Road, Portsmouth
Led by Rabba Kaya Stern-Kaufman
Sunday, September 22, 11:30 am
Pine Hill Cemetery, Dover
Led by Reb Beni Summers
Sunday, September 22, 1:00 pm
Forest Glade Cemetery, Somersworth
Led by Cathi Cherry-Liston
Saturday, September 28, 7:00pm
Join us for an outdoor Havdalah service (weather permitting) followed by a creative ritual of release focused on the year that is passing. We will enjoy some treats, followed by a traditional Selichot service in the sanctuary with familiar and contemporary high holiday prayers, chants, and melodies.
Sunday, September 29, Time TBD
Join the Global Jewish Waterfront Cleanup – Transforming the Ancient Jewish Tradition of Tashlich, to tackle the modern global issue of pollution.”
Time and location TBA. Sponsored by the Tikkun Olam Committee.
Temple Israel Stands with Israel.