November 23, 2022 – Volume 19 Number 22

The Temple Office, Kehillah, and Chavaya will be CLOSED THIS Thursday, November 24 - Friday, November 25, in observance of Thanksgiving!

Note, for the convenience of congregants, 7:00 pm Shabbat Evening Services will be available on the following Fridays: December 16th, January 13th (Dr. Martin Luther King Service), January 27th, February 10th, 17th, 24th. More dates to come!

The Giving Tree - Holiday Drive 2022

From THIS Tuesday, November 29th – Friday, December 9th

After your Thanksgiving gathering, consider a stroll to the Temple Lobby to have your “thankfulness” continue.

For those not familiar with our “Holiday Drive” … come and pick a leaf, note your “leaf’s” number on the forms on the tables, and then make a “wish” come true for a deserving child, give to an organization, do a mitzvah!

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Sisterhood Game Night - Let's Play Canasta & Mah Jongg

THIS Wednesday, November 30th

7:30 - 10 pm

Sisterhood Game Night is open to ALL, and ALL SKILLS, who are ready to share an evening playing Canasta or Mah Jongg … and having FUN! Let’s play with old friends, and new!

This night is FREE, and ALL LEVELS are WELCOME, but we ask that you RSVP.

SPOTS ARE FILLING UP!

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From One Synagogue to Another - Rabbi Gabby Dagan

Tuesday, December 6th, 7 - 8:30 pm

Israel Action Committee invites you to an interview with Rabbi Gabby Dagan, by committee chair Paul Warhit. Rabbi Dagan will be sharing his religious journey from Orthodox to Progressive Judaism, giving a unique perspective on 2022 Israeli politics.

Click here for more details and to RSVP.

FREE ADMISSION for the first 50. RSVP TODAY!

SAVE THE DATE!

Chanukah is Coming!

Beginning with the Latkes & Vodkas on Thursday, December 15th, you want to be up on all things "Chanukah" at Temple Israel!

This includes having a "Chinese Food" dinner with the Community for $18 per family on Tuesday, December 20th, following Candle Lighting & Songs in the lobby!

Click here to begin the journey of lights ...

Events/Services are coming up, so put them in your calendars NOW!

Community Shabbat Dinner(s): Friday(s) December 9th, February 3rd

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Service: Friday, January 13th

Sisterhood Talent Show: Saturday, January 21st

Brotherhood "Jewpardy": Saturday, February 11th

Pirkei Avot Classes - On-Going Adult Education Class

On-going, Weekly on Thursdays

9:30 - 10:30 am

Join Rabbi Gallop in person, and on ZOOM (Meeting ID: 853 3548 4859, Passcode: 58QLMa).

“The world is built on three things: on Torah, on Worship, and on Good Deeds.” - Rabbi Jesse

Please note: Pirkei Avot Classes will not be held on November 24th and December 29th.

In the Community

Thursday, November 24th, 9 - 10 pm

The Inter-Religious Coalition of New Rochelle: Thanksgiving Day Service

at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (111 North Avenue, New Rochelle)

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Pumpkin Pie for Sigd: A Holiday Tale, by Jennifer Tzivia MacLeod.

This holiday which is celebrated in Israel, is very close to our Thanksgiving Day. Sigd marks the day God first spoke to Moses at the burn­ing bush. 

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