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Temple Israel's Woodwork by Alan Ferris
Temple israel Woodwork by Alan Ferris
This page is dedicated to woodwork created by Alan Ferris, husband of Rabbi Emerita Helene Ferris. He donated all of these original works to Temple Israel of Northern Westchester. In his free time, Alan devoted himself to avocations that included music and woodworking. May his memory be for blessing.
Thank you to Amy Hersh for photographing and documenting Alan's beautiful work and contributions to Temple Israel.
Alan Ferris with the tallit rack he created. Photo by Rabbi Helene Ferris
rabbi jaech's reading table on bimah
One of two identical Reading Tables on the bimah.
candlelighting table on bimah
Alan asked congregant Susan Butterfass, of blessed memory, to design a template for the Hebrew that appears on the front of the candle lighting table. Susan created the calligraphy for the words on large sheets of paper, cut them out and gave them to Alan. Alan used them to carve out the words and attached the wood to the table.
The inscription is: Ner Mitzvah, Torah Or ( Mitzvah is a lamp, and Torah, light.)
tzedakah box in temple lobby
storage cabinets in temple lobby
tallit rack in temple lobby
miniature ark in rabbi jaech's office
inlaid table in temple office
stepstool on bimah
handrails on bimah
chuppah poles
Tue, March 19 2024
9 Adar II 5784
Temple israel Happenings
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Saturday ,
MarMarch 23 , 2024The Barbie Megillah Purim Spiel
Shabbat, Mar 23rd 6:00pm to 8:30pm
Our immensely talented cantors and choir members present "The Barbie Megillah," with cameo appearances by other special performers. This all-ages, family friendly spiel will have everyone rolling in the aisles and singing along to their favorite pop hits! The spiel will be preceded by a light supper and beverages for children and adults. Supper begins at 6 PM followed by the Spiel at 7 PM. -
Sunday ,
MarMarch 24 , 2024Temple Tots
Sunday, Mar 24th 9:30am to 10:30am
Families with young children connect on Sunday mornings and Friday night dinners throughout the year (no membership is required!). All families with young children (ages 5 and younger) are encouraged to attend our interactive Jewish experiences. Older siblings and friends are welcome. -
Sunday ,
MarMarch 24 , 2024A Spinning Good Time on the Hudson - Offsite
Sunday, Mar 24th 12:00pm to 3:00pm
Come spend the afternoon lunching, climbing, tagging and gaming! Our first family fundraising event for Temple Israel. All families and friends of families are welcome! -
Monday ,
MarMarch 25 , 2024Community Service Through Flowers
Monday, Mar 25th 11:00am to 12:30pm
The program promotes a sense of peace and unity within our community and beyond through acts of loving kindness and social justice. Our goal is to bring joy into the lives of the elderly by creating floral arrangements which are distributed to local nursing homes and to build community among volunteers through this process.
Events
Friday Night
Candle Lighting : 6:53pm |
: 7:00pm |
Shabbat Day
: 9:30am |
: 6:00pm |
Upcoming Programs & Events
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Mar 23 |
Mar 24 |
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Mar 25 |
This week's Torah portion is Parashat Vayikra
Shabbat, Mar 23 |
Candle Lighting
Friday, Mar 22, 6:53pm |
Taanit Esther
Thursday, Mar 21 |