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welcome to our community!
Dear Prospective Member,
I am delighted that you are interested in becoming a member of our sacred community.
I know what it means to be a member here. Nearly twenty-five years ago, I joined Temple Israel after moving with my family from Washington State. Leaving my small synagogue in Olympia was hard because it had been my first introduction to Jewish community. I was not sure what to expect from Temple Israel. But from the moment I joined our temple, I felt at home.
Members warmly welcomed me and I quickly became involved in weekly Torah Study sessions led by the rabbi. With her support and encouragement, I enrolled in the adult B’nai Mitzvah class and taught in the religious school. The friendships I established during that time have supported and sustained me over the years. It was Temple Israel’s people who ultimately inspired me to apply to rabbinical school.
I remained a part of Temple Israel during my years in school, serving as student rabbi, and then as the assistant rabbi. Since 2006 I have been the rabbi here. Serving this sacred community is my passion. Every day I am privileged to help others grow in mind and spirit through the richness and wisdom of Judaism. Every day I see how our members care about each other, and how they strive to make a positive difference in our community and in the broader world. Temple Israel has been, for me, “the doorway to a richer and more meaningful life.”
It is my wish that our community become this doorway for you as well.
Shalom,
Rabbi Jennifer Jaech
More on Joining Us at Temple israel
Introduction Letter:
This letter from our President, Lisa Dashman, takes you on a virtual tour of Temple Israel, by sharing informative links that walk you through our website.
Forms & Details:
These forms give you additional detail about the membership process and options.
Sat, April 27 2024
19 Nisan 5784
Temple israel Happenings
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Saturday ,
AprApril 27 , 2024Shabbat Yoga with Robin Wald
Shabbat, Apr 27th 10:30am to 11:30am
Join us for a joyful and peaceful Shabbat morning yoga and contemplative practice. Together we will explore Jewish wisdom around Shabbat and the Torah parsha through embodied movement, breath, meditation and personal rest and reflection. The program will be accessible for all levels of physical and meditation practice - beginner through advanced. -
Sunday ,
AprApril 28 , 2024Fullerhouse Center for Housing with Brotherhood-Offsite
Sunday, Apr 28th 9:00am to 12:00pm
Please join us to help address homelessness in Westchester by volunteering for a build event. This is a great opportunity for our teens to participate in some very important community service and earn community service credits. Please note that teens should be accompanied by an adult. -
Monday ,
AprApril 29 , 2024Passover Yizkor Service
Monday, Apr 29th 10:00am to 11:00am
Yizkor is a memorial service held on the last days of festivals and on Yom Kippur. We will gather with Rabbi Pein at Temple Israel on the 7th day of Passover for this brief service, as we remember and honor our loved ones who have died. To help us with planning, please register if you are planning to attend this Yizkor service. -
Wednesday ,
MayMay 1 , 2024Sisterhood Book Club - Online
Wednesday, May 1st 7:30pm to 8:30pm
"Heaven and Earth Grocery Store" by James McBride
Events
Today's Calendar
Chol Hamoed Passover |
: 9:30am |
: 10:30am |
Friday Night
: 5:30pm |
: 7:00pm |
Candle Lighting : 7:38pm |
Shabbat Day
: 9:30am |
: 10:30am |
: 7:00pm |
Upcoming Programs & Events
Apr 27 |
Apr 28 |
Apr 28 Women's Journal Group Sunday, Apr 28 10:00am |
Apr 28 |
Apr 29 |
Candle Lighting
Shabbat, Apr 27, 7:31pm |
Chol Hamoed Passover
Shabbat, Apr 27 |