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Bar & Bat Mitzvah Tzedakah
Honoring the b'nai mitzvah
There are no fees for the services of the Rabbi, Cantor, or organist at a Bar/Bat Mitzvah. You may choose to make a voluntary contribution in honor of the B'nai Mitzvah to any of our Temple funds. Funds are described here for your convenience.
The custom of “making offerings” – giving tzedakah – as an expression of gratitude to God for all our blessings, traces back to Biblical times. Many questions concerning offerings are received by the Temple staff, particularly from new members. What is an offering? When are offerings made? What is the correct amount to donate?
An offering can be defined as an act of prayer in which the participant extends himself/herself beyond the act of uttering words. It exceeds mere vocal expression and indicates that an act of personal sacrifice has been performed by the donor. The amount of an offering is less important than the deed. A small offering made by a person of limited income is as noble in nature as a larger one given by a person of wealth.
Sat, April 1 2023
10 Nisan 5783
Temple israel Happenings
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Tuesday ,
AprApril 11 , 2023Chess Club - Learn and/or Play
Tuesday, Apr 11th 5:00pm to 8:00pm
Come one come all to Temple Israel's Chess Club! This is a great opportunity for folks of all ages and chess levels to play and learn this game of strategy. Session will run for 3 hours but you can pop in at any time! -
Saturday ,
AprApril 15 , 2023Sisterhood's 75th Birthday Dance
Shabbat, Apr 15th 7:30pm to 11:00pm
Celebrate Sisterhood's 75th birthday! DJ Steve (Funky Flash Events) will take us through the decades with the music we love to listen and dance to. We'll have drinks, appetizers, desserts, and awesome raffle prizes. All are welcome! -
Sunday ,
AprApril 16 , 2023Yom Hashoah Candle Distribution
Sunday, Apr 16th 11:00am to 11:30am
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Wednesday ,
AprApril 19 , 2023A Celebration of Israel through an Exploration of Israeli Culture
Wednesday, Apr 19th 11:15am to 1:00pm
In celebration of Israel's 75th birthday, we will learn and explore Israel through the lens of contemporary Israeli culture. Oren Neiman, a CJL Faculty member, accomplished educator and musician, will use examples from Israeli literature, music, and film to demonstrate how they reflect Israeli culture and Hebrew as a living developing language. If you are a fan of Shtisel, Unorthodox, Fauda, Israeli food, and Jewish comedy, then this course is for you! Four (4) sessions weekly from Thursday, April 19 - May 10 A light lunch will be served after each session.
Events
Today's Calendar
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Friday Night
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Candle Lighting : 7:09pm |
Shabbat Day
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Upcoming Programs & Events
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This week's Torah portion is Parashat Tzav
Shabbat, Apr 1 |
Candle Lighting
Shabbat, Apr 1, 7:02pm |
Erev Passover
Wednesday, Apr 5 |