November 25, 2020 • Volume 17 No. 22 |
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Tomorrow’s Thanksgiving will be a day so very familiar and, for many of us, so very different. Here are four ways that underscore how Thanksgiving this year will be different: |
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- Traditionally, college students return home. This year, many students have already been home due to online learning all semester or Covid-19 complications.
- Traditionally, extended families join together, and large tables are set for a Thanksgiving feast. This year, families will be dining outdoors, or sharing meals on zoom, or staying in unique dining pods.
- Traditionally, 20-25 lb. turkeys fly off the shelf. This year, 10 lb. turkeys are popular, and duck, lamb, and chicken are alternative dining options.
- Traditionally, Black Friday speaks to the early risers. This year, most of our Chanukah shopping will happen online.
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For many, Thanksgiving is the consummate American holiday—uniting Americans across the spectrum. Shabbat is the sacred day each week when we recall the wonder of creation and celebrate God’s image in all of creation. As Americans, even as we observe Thanksgiving, let us also be mindful, that the settling of America was not so smooth and for the Native American population, our country’s birth caused pain and death. Acknowledging this fact should not diminish our celebration; however, it should inspire us to embrace all of America’s diversity. Our country’s strength rests in our acknowledging our country’s past errors and pledging to build an America that reflects the contributions and struggles of all who dwell in our land.
Happy Thanksgiving and an early Shabbat Shalom!
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Wednesday 11/25: Temple Office and Kehillah School close early at 3 pm
Thursday 11/26, Friday 11/27: Temple Office and Kehillah School CLOSED
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Don't miss UPCOMING EVENTS below.
Scroll down to see more!
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Shabbat Services: Friday, Saturday |
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Friday, November 27
5:45 pm Casual Welcome and Conversation via ZOOM. Meeting ID: 885 5732 2368, Passcode: 7wW055
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Saturday, November 28
9:00 am Shabbat Torah Study and Morning Blessings (Shabbat Greetings at 8:50 am via ZOOM ID: 820 2427 9550, Passcode: 2uRykB) led by Rabbi Hirsch. Service is via LIVESTREAM
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Note: No in-person service on
Friday, November 27th, or December 4th. Only on-line viewing available.
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Click for the On-line Shabbat Leaflet
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Annual Pledge of Membership Support |
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Now is the time to join your fellow congregants in supporting Temple Israel as best you can for the 2020-2021 year.
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Temple Israel On-Going Programming |
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Daily Check-Ins continue to be 3 pm for now, on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays. You can find the check-ins on the Temple Facebook page or in Connections on the Temple Website.
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Kehillah Shabbat is CANCELLED due to Thanksgiving.
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- The Responsa Class is CANCELLED due to Thanksgiving.
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Kehillah Shabbat is CANCELLED due to Thanksgiving.
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Connect With Temple Israel |
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Connect with Temple Israel can be found on the Temple Website, and includes current events or activities. Please visit!
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The Inter-Religious Coalition of New Rochelle Invites You to an....
Interfaith Community Thanksgiving Virtual Service!
TOMORROW Thursday, November 26, 2020, 9:00 - 10:00 am
This year, Hon. George Latimer, Westchester County Executive, will be the guest speaker. Cantor Schloss will open the service with Hinei Ma Tov. You will also have a chance to donate.
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The Giving Tree
Each year, the Temple Israel community supports local organizations through our Giving Tree Holiday Drive. This year will be no different, but how we fulfill wishes will be.
We are hopeful that the decision to move forward will not only support those in great need but provide our community with a sense of normalcy during the holiday season.
That's why this year, in lieu of gifts, we are asking for gift cards, direct donations, or donations to the Temple Israel Giving Tree, to allow us to purchase gift cards.
-Social Action Committee
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Sisterhood Virtual Visit Through the Tenement Museum
Sunday, December 20, 2020, 5:00 - 6:00 pm
Take a 60-minute interactive virtual visit through the Tenement Museum at 97 Orchard Street, with a Museum Educator via ZOOM.
ALL ARE WELCOME!
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Spotlight on Temple Israel |
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Spotlight can be found on the Temple Website towards the bottom of the homepage, and includes past events, activities, tells of the culture, or highlights congregants at the Temple. Please visit!
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Meals-on-Wheels needs your help during this time also, in this time of COVID. To help Meals-on-Wheels with their "Bridge the Gala Gap" please click on this link and share with your friends. Thank you for all your time and kindness.
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Are you looking for safe ways to give back to your community? Then click, for local volunteer opportunities and ways to support COVID-19 relief through 70 Volunteer New York
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This year, Other Israel will take place virtually from December 3-10. The festival is offering an amazing selection of films that take a deep look into the Israel that many have never seen. Please take a moment to check out the films and to get your tickets, click here.
Promotional code, GHOI20 to get a 20% discount!
-Givat Haviva Educational Foundation
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To reach Temple Israel clergy or staff, click here.
Visit our website for more information.
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We are a community that adds meaning and purpose to modern lives through an inclusive approach to Judaism. We live our Jewish values in our worship, celebration, lifelong learning and Tikkun Olam–the repair of the world. |
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