UPCOMING EVENTS
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Greeter Sign-up

Thursday, March 21st at 7:00 pm - Barrington Interfaith Partners' Spring
2019 Public Forum: The Pokanoket Nation: History & Traditions

Sunday, March 24th - Purim Carnival

Sunday, March 24th - The World of Jewish Music at Temple Sinai -
An Afternoon with Hazzan Alberto Mizrahi

Thursday, March 28th - Global Eats at Rhodes on the Pawtuxet

Friday, March 29th - Special Musical Guest Dan Nichols

Friday, March 29th - NFTY Conclavette at Temple Beth-El

Sunday, March 31st at 9:30 am - Come share your hopes and dreams
with the Rabbi Search Committee

March/April Exhibit in the Bunny Fain Gallery

Sunday, April 7 @ 4:00 pm at Temple Emanu-El - Interfaith Symposium
honoring Rabbi Wayne Franklin

Thursday, April 11th @ 7:00 pm - Adolescent Sleep: When Biology
Conflicts with Lifestyle and School Bells at Miriam Hospital

Tuesday, April 16th @ 6:30 pm - Temple Beth-El Men's Seder

Friday, April 26th - Special Musical Guest Julie Silver

Saturday, May 11th - Wine & Jazz Fundraiser
Dear Congregants,

Thank you to everyone who has volunteered as a greeter these past few months. Having greeters at the door has been a tremendous help in our commitment to maintaining a sense of welcome and community while keeping our building, and all those inside, safe.

I am again inviting you to sign up to greet at a service or event. There are many open slots for the spring so just click here to access the SignUp Genius Schedule . We are asking each family to greet at one service or event, if possible, per year. It’s not daunting if everyone helps. If you feel you are not able to do this, for whatever reason, we do not want you to feel pressured. You must sign up via this link and If you have signed up for a shift and need to make a change, you must login and delete yourself - we are not able to do this for you from the office.

I have attached some guidelines for greeting . While the guidelines are a bit more detailed than in the past, the intent is to remind all of us to be gracious while being diligent, to be attentive without being paranoid. Safe practice has always been our goal (think fire alarms, handrails, nut-free zones) and we have taken it a step further, given recent events.

Thank you in advance for your help. Please contact me if you have questions, comments, or concerns. 

Be well,
Alane Torf
PLEASE JOIN US TO SHARE YOUR
HOPES AND DREAMS FOR OUR FUTURE

This spring we are focused on a congregation self-study: Who are we? What are our visions for the future, in 5 years, 10 years, and longer? How can a rabbi best serve these needs?
 
Please join us to share your hopes and dreams for our future. We will have a meeting during Religious School at the Temple on Sunday, March 31st at 10:00 am (please also join us at 9:30 am for the Sunday worship service). No RSVP necessary for this event!
Please sign up for one of the following small group sessions; each group is limited in size, so reserve your spot now! Sign up here on signupgenius.com or email nicole.jellinek@gmail.com. 
GLOBAL EATS
RHODES ON THE PAWTUXET
THURSDAY, MARCH 28TH
Food has the power to unite and connect people no matter where they are from or what languages they speak — global foods are a universal treasure!
 
Embodying this sentiment,Youssef Akhtarini uses his passion for making baklava as a way to create community — even after war in Syria destroyed his home and place of business, Youssef's love of baking stayed with him when he resettled in the U.S. in 2016 with the assistance of Dorcas International.  

Since then, Youssef has built a strong community through sharing his baklav a with the people of Rhode Island. And with the support of neighbors and friends, he has introduced Providence to the new Syrian bakery & café: Aleppo Sweets !

Have you tried his amazing baklava yet?! People are raving about the amazing menu and the welcoming atmosphere at Aleppo Sweets! This cafe has been highlighted in The Providence Journal and The Brown Daily Herald !
* VIP guests will have the opportunity to take home a special treat from Aleppo Sweets at Global Eats !
 
Don't miss out on Rhode Island's most-anticipated international culinary fundraiser!
Event Details:
 
Global Eats 2019 Chefs
 
Antonio Franco from Basta
Bill Andrews from Leon’s
Camilla Baffoni from Pan-A-Day
Cesin Curi from Los Andes
Jake Rojas from Tallulah's Taqueria
Jennifer Behm-Lazzarini & Julio Lazzarini from Red Fin Crudo + Kitchen
Jonathan Baptista  from Besos Kitchen & Cocktails
Kathleen Bellichi from Bellichi's Best Biscotti
Maria Meza from El Rancho Grande
Noah Metnick from Waterman Grille
Sanjiv Dhar  from Rasa
Stacey Sadlier from Seven Stars Bakery
 
Other secured partnering restaurants:

Crepelicious
R'evolution
American Bistro
RISD Catering
Safehouse
 
For tickets and more information, visit globaleats.org !
 
What does an exclusive VIP experience entail ? A pre-event reception at 5:30 p.m. with an open bar of beer and wine, signature drinks , early access to global dishes, and a surprise treat to take home!
 
But if a VIP ticket ($100) isn’t your style, a General Admission ticket ($40) is great too! You will have access to all of the chefs’ masterful reinterpretations of beloved international recipes!
 
Questions? Email us at info@globaleats.org !
 
 
*Can't attend but still want to contribute to the work we do?  Make a donation !
Are you interested in a new piece of art for your home or office? Did you miss the Funny Fain Gallery art show opening? Drop in to the Temple when you get a chance to see the new exhibit. This is an eclectic selection of pieces from the personal collection of Bunny and Jean Fain, which has been generously donated to the Temple by their children. All of the artwork is for sale, it's priced quite reasonably, and all of of the proceeds to to the Temple. Some of the pieces are already so - so come browse and shop, and support the Temple too!