WRT Weekly Updates and Events

WRT Weekly Update - March 23, 2017 This week's Torah portion

Shabbat Services

iSing Shabbat

Friday, March 24 at 6:00 pm

Join us for 30 minutes of soulful music led by clergy and live instrumentalists, projected lyrics so you can sing along, and candle lighting. Delicious catered Israeli style food for the adults and kid-friendly foods will be offered. Please RSVP to Suzanne.Saperstein@wrtemple.org.

Shabbat Evening Service

Friday, March 24 at 7:45 pm

Torah Study

Saturday, March 25 at 9:00 am

Sharing Shabbat

Saturday, March 25 at 9:00 am

Upcoming at WRT

	Scientifically Grounded Judaism, led by Rabbi Geoffrey Mitelman Thursday, March 23 at 7:15 pm For centuries, religion provided answers for our ancestors, but as modern Jews, we usually look to science to tell us where we came from, who we are, or even how we should act. (Click here for more information...) This adult education program is made possible with support from the Vivienne Sulds Memorial Fund.
	Israel Current Events Conversation, led by Omer Nisanov Sunday, March 26 at 2:00 pm Join our Israeli Sh'licha, Omer Nisanov for a discussion of Israeli current events. Topics discussed are the future of the two-state solution, U.S.-Israel relations in the current political climate, and contemporary Israeli culture. The next meeting is May 7. No registration required. (Click here for more information...)
	Cooking4HOPE Monday, March 27 at 10:00 am in the Temple Kitchen Members are invited to help prepare a hot dinner for 125 clients of HOPE Community Services, an ecumenical soup kitchen in New Rochelle. (Click here for more information...)
	Rosh Chodesh 5777: Holy Envy: Own Faith & Other Faiths Led by Cantor Jill Abramson Tuesday, March 28 at 11:30 am Bring your lunch and join a diverse group of women to investigate being Jewish while affirming the faith of others. (Click here for more information...)
	King David Led by Cantor Amanda Kleinman Tuesday, March 28 at 7:15 pm This year-long course explores the many facets of King David, from triumphant military hero, to inspired musician, to monarch, to flawed father and husband. The final session is April 4. (Click here to read more...)
	Living with Divorce Tuesday, March 28 at 7:30 pm This is a monthly support/discussion group with Jane Slevin, LMFT, from Westchester Jewish Community Services. For those at all stages of the divorce process. Please RSVP to Suzanne.Saperstein@wrtemple.org.
	Women of Reform Judaism Women's Seder Thursday, March 30 from 6:00 to 9:00 pm Join WRJ for the 17th annual Women's Seder. The deadline has been extended to Monday, March 27. Sign-up online and pay by credit card here.
	Healing Service Led by Cantor Jill Abramson and Nancy Abraham Sunday, April 2 at 4:00 pm A service dedicated to the concept of healing through song, silent prayer, meditation, poetry, and texts. (Click here to read more...)
	Introduction to Mishnah: The Core of the Talmud Mishnah B'rachot: Chapters 8-9, led by Cantor Amanda Kleinman Tuesday, April 4 at 11:30 am A comprehensive study of a tractate of the Mishnah, the early rabbinic legal text that serves as (Click here to read more...) This is the final session.
	Bereavement Support Group Wednesday, April 5, from 5:30-6:30 pm Join Cantor Abramson and Jane Slevin, LMFT to find comfort in community, and process feelings of loss in a Jewish sacred context.
	Men's Club Seder with the Rabbis Thursday, April 6 from 7:00 to 9:30 pm Open to all males of Confiramtion age or older. Deadline to sign-up is March 30. Click here for more information. Sign-up online and pay by credit card here.
	Tot Shabbat - Passover Friday, April 7 at 5:50 pm Tot Shabbat, designed for families with children ages six and younger, starts with a short service followed by a craft activity and child-friendly dinner. Children must be accompanied by an adult for this program. Please no drop-offs. RSVP by to Ellen.Rosenberg@wrtemple.org.
	Men's Club Passover Basket Deliveries Sunday, April 9 at 10:00 am Come help the Men's Club pack and deliver passover food for the elderly.
	Help Support Kids with Pediatric Cancer Dunk Your Kicks ( Max Cure Foundation, a non-profit organization) will donate $1 for every pair of sneakers collected toward helping families fight pediatric cancer. WRT will have a collection box from March 20 to March 31. (Click here to read more....)
	ECC Summer Play Place Camp - Registration is now open Camp runs from June 26^th through August 11^th. Please contact ellen.rosenberg@wrtemple.org for more information.

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Westchester Reform Temple is committed to the value of inclusion, and strives to make worship and programming fully accessible. Our building and bima are wheelchair accessible, and the sanctuary is equipped with assistive listening devices and large-print prayer books. ASL interpretation is available for any worship service upon request, and remote viewing of most services is available via webcasting from our website. If you need any additional accommodations to participate in a temple program, please contact Cantor Amanda Kleinman.

WJCS [Westchester Jewish Community Services] : Through the Partners in Caring Program , WRT is able to offer the support of an onsite Social Worker from WJCS, as well as offer social services to congregants in need.

UJA-Federation of NY: We are grateful for a special grant to enable and empower WRT to be the most inclusive congregation we can be. UJA-Federation also facilitates our partnership with the Jewish Deaf Resource Center, to provide ASL interpretation on demand at services and WRT programs.

URJ [Union for Reform Judaism]: Our Reform Movement's synagogue arm; WRT is a proud member of the URJ and celebrates the leadership of URJ President, WRT Rabbi Emeritus Rick Jacobs.

HUC-JIR [Hebrew Union College - Jewish Institute of Religion]: WRT supports the HUC-JIR, the official training ground for Reform Jewish professionals, and celebrates the leadership of its President, our congregant, Rabbi Aaron D. Panken.