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TEMPLE ISRAEL RELIGIOUS SCHOOL 2008-2009 REGISTRATION OPENS
Now 2 Days A Week
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Temple Israel’s Religious School at 475 Grove Street in Ridgewood is now accepting early registration
applications for the 2008-2009 religious school year, which begins on September 7, 2008.
Temple Israel has completely revamped its curriculum and is excited to announce that we have changed
the number of days for Hebrew school from 3 days a week to 2 days a week. Our new curriculum includes
a Tarbut component (Jewish Culture) which include music, Israeli dance, cooking, art and
drama/story telling which will enhance our students’ Jewish identities and give them tools to be
Jews in the world, not just the synagogue
Temple Israel offers formal religious school programs for children in Pre-Kindergarten through
Seventh grades. Pre-Kindergarten through Second grade classes are open to children ages three and
older for both members and non-members and meet weekly on Sunday mornings throughout the school year.
Temple Israel members and prospective members are encouraged to register their children in third
through seventh grades for Religious School. These classes will now meet twice weekly and provide
students with academic and experiential knowledge of Jewish tradition. The children learn Hebrew prayer,
history, values, and Torah through a variety of educational programming means.
For further information or for a school application, contact the Director of Education, Rabbi Sharon Litwin
at 201-444-4194.
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About Temple Israel
Located at 475 Grove Street, Temple Israel and Jewish Community Center is a Conservative,
egalitarian synagogue serving Ridgewood and vicinity for over fifty years. Our building is
accessible for the physically impaired. For more information about our educational and
religious programs, visit Temple Israel’s website at www.synagogue.org or call 201.444.9320.
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RIDGEWOOD’S INTERFAITH HOLOCAUST OBSERVANCE REMEMBRANCE SERVICE
Remembering the Heroism of Varian Fry on his 100th Birthday
Sunday, May 4th at 7:30 P.M.
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This year’s 22nd annual Interfaith Holocaust Remembrance Service, organized by the village’s
Inter-Religious Fellowship, will take place at West Side Presbyterian Church, 6 South Monroe Street,
Ridgewood, NJ on Sunday, May 4th at 7:30 pm. "At a time when anti-Semitism, bigotry,
and global terrorism is at an all-time high, it is critical to raise awareness about the dangers
inherent in attitudes of hatred and prejudice", noted the synagogue’s spiritual leader,
Rabbi Gil Steinlauf. Rabbi Gil Steinlauf, along with fellow Ridgewood cleric, Rev. Dr. Jim Carter
of West Side Presbyterian Church will address the community that evening on "Interfaith Voices
on Learning from the Holocaust".
Catherine Taub, a leader in promoting Varian Fry’s memory will be speaking about Varian Fry and
his legacy in Ridgewood and in the world.
The service will feature a candle-lighting ceremony by Holocaust survivors and members of their
families, readings by village clergy and musical selections performed by the Interfaith Choir
conducted by Cantor Michelle and accompanied by Irene Bressler.
In addition, there will be musical selections performed by Tamara Freeman, a member of Temple Israel
and a scholar of Holocaust music education.
There will be a viewing of a special exhibit on the life and heroism of Varian Fry immediately following the service.
The observance is free and open to the community. For complete information, please call the synagogue office at (201) 444-9320.
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About Temple Israel
Located at 475 Grove Street, Temple Israel and Jewish Community Center is a Conservative,
egalitarian synagogue serving Ridgewood and vicinity for over fifty years. Our building is
accessible for the physically impaired. For more information about our educational and
religious programs, visit Temple Israel’s website at www.synagogue.org or call 201.444.9320.
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Brandeis Men's Club of Temple Israel Honors
David Millman as Man Of The Year
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On the weekend of April 4th – 6th, the Brandeis Men’s Club will celebrate Men’s Club Shabbat,
culminating in a "roast" of Man of the Year, David Millman.
Shabbat services begin on Friday evening at 8:30 pm and Saturday morning at 9:00 am and will
be led by members of the Brandeis Men’s Club, Rabbi Gil Steinlauf and Cantor Michelle Freedman.
David Millman will be honored as Man of the Year at a festive brunch on Sunday, April 6th
following 9:00 am services.
David serves on Temple Israel’s Board of Directors, currently
chairing the House and Security committees; and has worked on the Ritual and Technology committees,
as well. David was President of the Brandeis Men’s Club from 2004 – 2006. He has also held
positions as Secretary and Vice President. He remains active in all aspects of programming,
especially cemetery cleanup, blowing shofar at High Holiday children’s programs, sukkah assembly,
serving food at Chanukah and Purim parties, dealing Blackjack at Casino Night, instructing others
at the World Wide Wrap, and reading Torah at Men’s Club Shabbat. David is particularly proud
to have turned the Yellow Candle Program into a profitable endeavor involving a youth-oriented
hand-delivery effort (winner of a Gold "Program Improvement" Torch award at the FJMC 2007 Convention).
David is now in his second year as Trustee of the Northern NJ Region of Men’s Clubs.
Born and raised in Long Island, David settled in northern NJ in 1997 with his wife Terry and daughter
Adina. He works for Siemens Healthcare in Tarrytown, NY, writing system requirements for medical
diagnostic instruments.
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About Temple Israel
Located at 475 Grove Street, Temple Israel and Jewish Community Center is a Conservative,
egalitarian synagogue serving Ridgewood and vicinity for over fifty years. Our building is
accessible for the physically impaired. For more information about our educational and
religious programs, visit Temple Israel’s website at www.synagogue.org or call 201.444.9320.
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201.444.9320
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Temple Israel in Ridgewood Offers Opportunity to Purchase Solar Cooking Appliances for Women in Darfur
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Women and girls fleeing the genocide in Darfur, Sudan are in extreme jeopardy when undertaking the simple,
but vital, task of collecting firewood for cooking fuel. Jewish World Watch is reducing the vulnerability
of these women by providing the Iridimi and Touloum refugee camps in Chad with solar ovens. The project
also provides the women with income opportunities that include manufacturing solar cookers, training others
to use the cookers, and making carrying bags to increase the life span of the appliances.
A $30.00 contribution will provide 2 solar ovens for a family in need. They can be purchased by cash or
check payable to Temple Israel on three consecutive Sundays: March 30th, April 6th and April 13th from
9:30 to 11:00 am at Temple Israel, 475, Grove Street Ridgewood. An example of the oven will be on view.
For additional information, please contact Temple Israel at 201-444-9320 or by email at office@synagogue.org.
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About Temple Israel
Temple Israel and JCC is located at 475 Grove Street in Ridgewood. It is a conservative egalitarian congregation
with members from over a dozen Bergen County communities. Temple Israel’s social hall may be rented by non-members
for parties and by organizations for classes and meetings. The building is accessible to the physically handicapped.
See the website at www.synagogue.org.
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Classic Quartet of Musicians Will Perform at Temple Israel on Sunday, March 9th
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Temple Israel in Ridgewood is pleased to offer a concert on March 9th at 3:00 pm. The program will feature
four musicians connected with the America Israel Cultural Foundation (AICF). AICF has enabled the careers
of many luminaries of the classical music world, such as Itzhak Perlman, Pinchas Zukerman, and the Israel
Philharmonic Orchestra, by providing financial support at a crucial time in their early lives. The concert
is being offered to celebrate Israel’s 60th Anniversary and to create an $1800 scholarship for an AICF student.
They will perform music by Mozart, Gershwin, Israeli songwriters and others.
This is the second concert Temple Israel has presented in collaboration with AICF. Members of last year’s
audience described that performance as “world class” and “Carnegie Hall-quality music close to home”.
Jonathan Keren, composer, arranger and violinist, is a recipient of ASCAP’s Young Composers’ Award. His works
have been commissioned and performed worldwide. As a violinist, he participated in music festivals in Germany,
Slovenia and St. Petersburg. Mr. Keren currently performs with a number of classical, early music and folk music
groups in New York City, and is a co-founder of the ExTempo Baroque Players and La Mela Di Newton Trio. As a
violinist, he has performed in various venues, including Alice Tully Hall and the Metropolitan Museum in New York,
and the Concertgebouw in Amsterdam. He holds a Master’s Degree in composition from The Julliard School.
Yonah Zur, violinist, has appeared at Carnegie Hall and Allice Tully Hall in New York City, and has also performed
at music festivals internationally. He is a member of the String Orchestra of New York City and of New York Philomusica.
Mr. Zur’s orchestral experience includes serving as concertmaster for the Julliard Symphony and Orchestra, the
Tanglewood Music Center Orchestra (where he received the Jules C. Reiner Prize in 2001), and the chamber orchestra
of the Jerusalem Academy of Music. Among other positions, Mr. Zur teaches at the Thurnauer Music School in Tenafly.
He also plays the viola. Yonah Zur received his Master of Music Degree from The Julliard School.
Michal Korman, cellist, has participated in various festivals in the U.S. and Europe including the West-Eastern-Divan
directed by Daniel Barenboim. She has performed as a soloist with the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra under the baton
of Zubin Mehta, and other orchestras in Israel, Copenhagen and Lima. She is also an active chamber musician.
Ms Korman is currently completing her Master of Music Degree at The Julliard School.
Cordelia Hagmann, violinist, appears frequently as a chamber musician, recitalist and concertmistress in the
United States and Europe. She began her studies in Switzerland at the conservatory in Winterthur-Zurich
(BM with Honors) and earned a Performer Diploma at Indiana University in Bloomington. Ms Hagmann is a faculty member
at Lucy Moses School and Opus 119, Harlem School of Music.
Tickets may be reserved by sending a check payable to “Temple Israel” at 475 Grove Street, Ridgewood, NJ 07452.
The cost for reserved tickets is $20 for adults and $10 for students. Door prices will be $25 for adults and $15 for
students. For additional information call Temple Israel at 201-444-9320 or check the website www.synagogue.org.
View a flyer about the concert.
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About Temple Israel
Located at 475 Grove Street, Temple Israel and Jewish Community Center is a Conservative,
egalitarian synagogue serving Ridgewood and vicinity for over fifty years. Our building is
accessible for the physically impaired. For more information about our educational and
religious programs, visit Temple Israel’s website at www.synagogue.org or call 201.444.9320.
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201.444.9320
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To Join Or Not To Join A Synagogue
Temple Israel's Award-Winning Keruv Program Conducts a Focus Group for Interfaith Couples
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On Wednesday, February 27th at 7:30 pm, Rabbi Gil Steinlauf and Howard Schreiber, chairperson of Keruv at Temple Israel,
will host a focus group for interfaith couples to share their concerns and considerations about affiliating with a synagogue.
To attend, please RSVP to Howard Schreiber at 201-236-8744 or 10baker@optonline.net.. Temple Israel is located at 475 Grove
Street, Ridgewood.
Temple Israel’s Keruv Initiative is based on a program created by the Federation of Jewish Men’s Clubs to bring about an
awareness of the current realities of intermarriage and create an environment to bring Jews and their families together
in the Jewish community. In the winter of 2005, Temple Israel began holding small group meetings for congregation members
and extended family. Over the years, the Keruv Initiative has grown to offer the entire community ongoing opportunities
for education and discussion. Keruv at Temple Israel received a Solomon Schechter Award for Excellence in Synagogue
Programming from the United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism.
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About Temple Israel
Located at 475 Grove Street, Temple Israel and Jewish Community Center is a Conservative,
egalitarian synagogue serving Ridgewood and vicinity for over fifty years. Our building is
accessible for the physically impaired. For more information about our educational and
religious programs, visit Temple Israel’s website at www.synagogue.org or call 201.444.9320.
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201.444.9320
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"Mickey Mouse" helps PreSchoolers "Get Ready for Purim" at Temple Israel
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PreSchoolers and their younger siblings will visit with "Mickey Mouse" on Sunday, March 9th at 11:15 am at Temple Israel in Ridgewood.
Join in the festivities as Temple Israel celebrates Purim with Purim stories, sing songs, games, food and fun. Mickey Mouse will guest star,
take photos with your child and sign autographs. The event is open to the public and there is no charge to attend.
This program is free and open to the entire community.
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About Temple Israel
Located at 475 Grove Street, Temple Israel and Jewish Community Center is a Conservative,
egalitarian synagogue serving Ridgewood and vicinity for over fifty years. Our building is
accessible for the physically impaired. For more information about our educational and
religious programs, visit Temple Israel’s website at www.synagogue.org or call 201.444.9320.
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201.444.9320
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Meet New Friends at Temple Israel's "Preschool Playgroup"
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It's never too early for children to start making connections with their Jewish peers or for their
parents to find a new friend and connect with their Jewish heritage in a friendly environment.
That's the philosophy behind the Temple Israel and Jewish Community Center’s "Preschool Playgroup",
an innovative parent-led playgroup sponsored by the Early Childhood Committee, which is open to all children
ages infant through pre-school.
This group will meet one Sunday each month from 9:30 am till 11:00 am, with the first playgroup taking place
on Sunday, January 6, 2008. Activities include holiday celebrations, songs and music, story time and arts & crafts.
Participants are asked to take turns providing kosher refreshments. Future dates are: February 3, March 30, and May 4
Participation in "Preschool Playgroup" is free of charge and open to the community. Registration is required.
To register and for complete information and directions, contact the synagogue office at 201.444.9320.
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About Temple Israel
Located at 475 Grove Street, Temple Israel and Jewish Community Center is a Conservative,
egalitarian synagogue serving Ridgewood and vicinity for over fifty years. Our building is
accessible for the physically impaired. For more information about our educational and
religious programs, visit Temple Israel’s website at www.synagogue.org or call 201.444.9320.
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201.444.9320
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GreenFaith and Temple Israel Host Interfaith Environmental Training Seminar
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On Sunday, January 13, from 2:00 to 4:00 pm, GreenFaith and Temple Israel in Ridgewood will host an interfaith
environmental training seminar in two parts at Temple Israel. "We are excited to offer a seminar on such an important subject," said
Rabbi Gil Steinlauf, Rabbi at Temple Israel. "Our synagogue has worked with GreenFaith to implement a number of environmental initiatives.
We know that our members and that many in Ridgewood’s interfaith community will respond enthusiastically to the opportunity to strengthen
their own environmental leadership."
The first part of the seminar will include a presentation by the Rev. Fletcher Harper, GreenFaith’s Executive Director, along with presentations
by area clergy from the Jewish Christian, Hindu and Muslim traditions about their religion’s teachings on the environment. Those attending will
have the opportunity to discuss these religions’ environmental teachings - a unique and enriching opportunity.
The second part of the seminar will offer participants the opportunity to create an environmental action plan for their house of worship or home.
"GreenFaith has developed resources enabling religious leaders to plan to green various aspects of their community’s life," said Rev.
Harper. "We’ve found that many people are looking for ways to demonstrate their commitment to the environment, and that they are eager
to find ways to green the operation of their house of worship, address these issues in religious education and worship, and advocate for
environmental policies that protect all people, particularly the most vulnerable."
The seminar is free and open to the public; GreenFaith and Temple Israel ask that those wishing to participate register by e-mailing
info@greenfaith.org or by calling 732-565-7740, ext. 300. For more information about GreenFaith, see www.greenfaith.org. For more information
about Temple Israel, see www.synagogue.org.
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About Temple Israel
Located at 475 Grove Street, Temple Israel and Jewish Community Center is a Conservative,
egalitarian synagogue serving Ridgewood and vicinity for over fifty years. Our building is
accessible for the physically impaired. For more information about our educational and
religious programs, visit Temple Israel’s website at www.synagogue.org or call 201.444.9320.
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201.444.9320
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Temple Israel to Present Talk on Masorti (Conservative) Judaism and the Challenges to Religious Pluralism in Israel
Monday, December 17th, 8:00 pm
475 Grove Street, Ridgewood
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Ridgewood, December 3rd - Temple Israel and Jewish Community Center in the village will host David Lissy,
Executive Director and CEO of the Masorti Foundation for Conservative Judaism in Israel on Monday, December 17th at 8:00 pm.
The talk is free and open to the community.
Mr. Lissy will discuss the complexities of Israeli society, including religious practice there. He will explain the control
of religious life maintained by the Office of the Chief Rabbinate and how the Conservative movement has taken root, despite the
challenges to an egalitarian, pluralistic movement. Mr. Lissy will also offer a snapshot of the growing number of Masorti (Conservative)
congregations throughout Israel and the increasingly important role they play in their communities, providing social and educational
services in addition to serving as houses of worship.
For complete information, please call the Temple office at (201) 444-9320 or email office@synagogue.org.
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About Temple Israel
Located at 475 Grove Street, Temple Israel and Jewish Community Center is a Conservative,
egalitarian synagogue serving Ridgewood and vicinity for over fifty years. Our building is
accessible for the physically impaired. For more information about our educational and
religious programs, visit Temple Israel’s website at www.synagogue.org or call 201.444.9320.
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201.444.9320
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“Dora the Explorer” helps PreSchoolers “Get Ready for Channukah” at Temple Israel
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PreSchoolers and their younger siblings will visit with “Dora The Explorer” on Sunday, December 2nd at 11:15 am
at Temple Israel in Ridgewood. Join in the festivities as Temple Israel celebrates Chanukah with stories and games,
food and fun. Dora will guest star, take photos with your child and sign autographs.
The event is open to the public and there is no charge to attend.
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About Temple Israel
Located at 475 Grove Street, Temple Israel and Jewish Community Center is a Conservative,
egalitarian synagogue serving Ridgewood and vicinity for over fifty years. Our building is
accessible for the physically impaired. For more information about our educational and
religious programs, visit Temple Israel’s website at www.synagogue.org or call 201.444.9320.
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201.444.9320
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Temple Israel Welcomes Prospective Members to a Chanukah Celebration, Chanukah Boutique and Open House
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Temple Israel & Jewish Community Center in Ridgewood is opening its doors to the entire community
on Sunday, December 9th from 10:30 am to 12:30 pm for its annual Chanukah celebration, Chanukah
Boutique (opening earlier at 9:30 am) and Prospective Member’s Open House. Starting off with songs
led by Cantor Michelle Freedman, the Chanukah celebration will have a dreidel spinning contest and
games, crafts (including making gifts for hospitalized children), a Maca-bi-a-thon.
Synagogue professional staff and members will be present to give tours of the facility, and offer
information about Temple Israel’s religious school and social and educational programming for everyone
from infants through adults.
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About Temple Israel
Located at 475 Grove Street, Temple Israel and Jewish Community Center is a Conservative,
egalitarian synagogue serving Ridgewood and vicinity for over fifty years. Our building is
accessible for the physically impaired. For more information about our educational and
religious programs, visit Temple Israel’s website at www.synagogue.org or call 201.444.9320.
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201.444.9320
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Israeli Film Walk on Water at Temple Israel Ridgewood on Sunday
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On Sunday, November 11th, at 7:00 pm, Temple Israel will screen Walk on Water. A discussion will follow. There is no charge and the public is invited.
The film has been described variously as a thriller, romantic comedy, and multinational storytelling. The plot begins with a Mossad agent assigned to track down and kill an aged Nazi officer. The agent meets the Nazi’s grandchildren in Israel, and later spends time with the grandson in Berlin. The movie’s themes include Israeli-Palestinian relations, homophobia, the Holocaust, and suicide. Critics described Walk on Water as “impressive, memorable and complex.”
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About Temple Israel
Located at 475 Grove Street, Temple Israel and Jewish Community Center is a Conservative,
egalitarian synagogue serving Ridgewood and vicinity for over fifty years. Our building is
accessible for the physically impaired. For more information about our educational and
religious programs, visit Temple Israel’s website at www.synagogue.org or call 201.444.9320.
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201.444.9320
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Temple Israel Announces New Friday Evening Services
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A Participatory Family Service with lively singing, stories, and Shabbat warmth will be led by Rabbi Gil Steinlauf, Cantor Michelle Freedman, and Director of Education Rabbi Sharon Litwin. The Service is geared toward families with children of all ages, especially those ages 4 – 13. Services begin at 7:00 pm and will be followed by a celebratory Oneg Shabbat dessert reception. The dates for the Family Service are November 16, 2007, January 4, 2008, February 1, 2008, April 11, 2008 and May 23, 2008.
Shabbat Alive! A Kabblat Shabbat/Ma’ariv service, will instill the simcha (joy) and ruach (spirit) of Shabbat with the powerful and moving melodies of composers such as Shlomo Carlebach, Craig Taubman and Rick Recht and more. Led by Rabbi Steinlauf and Cantor Freedman, Shabbat Alive will take place on the Friday evenings of December 7, 2007, March 7, 2008 and May 9, 2008 at 6:30 pm. CDs featuring the melodies can be obtained from Temple Israel by calling the Main Office at 201-444-9320.
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About Temple Israel
Located at 475 Grove Street, Temple Israel and Jewish Community Center is a Conservative,
egalitarian synagogue serving Ridgewood and vicinity for over fifty years. Our building is
accessible for the physically impaired. For more information about our educational and
religious programs, visit Temple Israel’s website at www.synagogue.org or call 201.444.9320.
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201.444.9320
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Temple Israel Continues a New Jewish Meditation Experience – Avodat HaLev
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This is an opportunity to explore Jewish meditation with Rabbi Gil Steinlauf. If you are interested in finding relief from stress as well as a deeper connection to life and to Judaism, please come and try this experience. No background in meditation or in Judaism is necessary. There is no need to commit to attending more than one session. The first session will take place on October 10th from 7:00 - 8:00 PM, and subsequent sessions on the following Wednesdays at the same time: November 14, December 12, January 9, February 13, March 12, April 9, May 14.
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About Temple Israel
Located at 475 Grove Street, Temple Israel and Jewish Community Center is a Conservative,
egalitarian synagogue serving Ridgewood and vicinity for over fifty years. Our building is
accessible for the physically impaired. For more information about our educational and
religious programs, visit Temple Israel’s website at www.synagogue.org or call 201.444.9320.
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201.444.9320
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Temple Israel Offers Unconventional Prayer Exeprience
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Explore the personal meanings of Jewish prayer through Jewish meditation, chanting, silence and singing in a “Daven & Delve” experience at Temple Israel in Ridgewood on Sunday, October 21st from 9:00 am - 10:30 am. Additional Daven & Delve sessions will take place on November 18, December 16, January 20, March 2, May 18 and June 22.
There is no charge and the public is invited.
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About Temple Israel
Located at 475 Grove Street, Temple Israel and Jewish Community Center is a Conservative,
egalitarian synagogue serving Ridgewood and vicinity for over fifty years. Our building is
accessible for the physically impaired. For more information about our educational and
religious programs, visit Temple Israel’s website at www.synagogue.org or call 201.444.9320.
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201.444.9320
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Temple Israel Announces Adult Education Courses
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Walking With God, a 12-unit course created by the United Synagogue, the Ziegler School of Rabbinic Studies, and the Rabbinical Assembly, will be led by Rabbi Gil Steinlauf. Each unit includes a background essay by a well-known scholar, primary texts, a bibliography, exciting discussion, and journaling opportunities. No background in Hebrew or Jewish studies is necessary. The course begins on October 16 and continues every other Tuesday from 8:00 – 9:30 pm. .
Lunchtime Talmud Study with Rabbi Gil Steinlauf will take place on Mondays from Noon – 1:00 pm beginning October 22. Teleconferencing can be arranged. Tractate Ta’anit (Fasting) will be studied in the original Aramaic text with English translations and discussion. Some background in reading Hebrew is necessary. Please RSVP by calling the synagogue office at 201-444-9320.
Shabbat Service Leading 101 will be taught by Cantor Michelle Freedman beginning October 23rd and continues every other Tuesday from 8:00 – 9:00 pm. In addition to learning different Nusachot (modes and motives) for chanting the Shabbat Service, the meanings of the T’fillot (prayers) and their backgrounds will be explored. The ability to read Hebrew is required.
Perek Yomi meets Tuesdays at 9:00 pm under the chairmanship of Marvin Chertkoff to continue the cycle of readings and discussion of the weekly Torah portion.
There is no charge for any of the courses and the public is invited. For additional information, please call the synagogue office at 201-444-9320.
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About Temple Israel
Located at 475 Grove Street, Temple Israel and Jewish Community Center is a Conservative,
egalitarian synagogue serving Ridgewood and vicinity for over fifty years. Our building is
accessible for the physically impaired. For more information about our educational and
religious programs, visit Temple Israel’s website at www.synagogue.org or call 201.444.9320.
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201.444.9320
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The Temple Welcomes Yehudis Fishman To Speak About The Joy of Giving
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On the weekend of November 17 and 18, Temple Israel’s Chesed (Lovingkindness) Committee will feature Yehudis Fishman as the first Barry H. Glick Chesed Endowment Fund Speaker. On Saturday at 1:00 pm, Yehudis will present a talk on Decoding Jacob's Ladder: Bridging Heaven and Earth. On Sunday, at 11:00 am, there will be a Workshop on The Torah of a Generous Heart: Discovering the Joy of Giving. The events are appropriate for ages 12 and older.
Yehudis Fishman has been a teacher of Jewish texts and philosophy since 1963, and still continues to teach both children and adults, formally and informally, in diverse areas of Jewish knowledge, in many parts of the USA. She has also been a featured speaker in Israel on several occasions. Among her many teaching positions for children and adults over the years, Fishman was employed in the late 1980's as the director of the newly formed Jewish Learning Center for adults in Santa Fe.
In 1999, Yehudis moved to Boulder, Co. to become one of the first Jewish women in the world to be employed as the Spiritual Director of an Orthodox congregation. In Boulder, she continues to teach and council community groups and people of all ages and backgrounds, especially about the wisdom of Jewish mysticism. During her long career, Yehudis has written and directed Jewish plays, poems, songs for children, and inspirational articles.
The Barry H. Glick Chesed Endowment Fund was endowed to bring to Temple Israel professional motivational speakers who will inspire attendees to perform acts of lovingkindness. The weekend events are offered free of charge and the public is invited. For additional information, please contact the synagogue office at 201-444-9320.
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About Temple Israel
Located at 475 Grove Street, Temple Israel and Jewish Community Center is a Conservative,
egalitarian synagogue serving Ridgewood and vicinity for over fifty years. Our building is
accessible for the physically impaired. For more information about our educational and
religious programs, visit Temple Israel’s website at www.synagogue.org or call 201.444.9320.
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Contact:
201.444.9320
office@synagogue.org
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
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Temple Israel Welcomes Author Joshua Henkin on Monday, November 26th
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On Monday, November 26th at 8:00 pm, author Joshua Henkin will read from his novel, Matrimony, at Temple Israel in Ridgewood. A discussion will follow the reading. Books will be available for purchase and autographing.
There is no charge and the community is invited.
Matrimony was reviewed by The New York Times on October 28, 2007.
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About Temple Israel
Located at 475 Grove Street, Temple Israel and Jewish Community Center is a Conservative,
egalitarian synagogue serving Ridgewood and vicinity for over fifty years. Our building is
accessible for the physically impaired. For more information about our educational and
religious programs, visit Temple Israel’s website at www.synagogue.org or call 201.444.9320.
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