Temple Beth Israel

Annoucements and Events week of November 15th

This Friday evening, November 14, we will have a Family Service at 6:45 PM, in the sanctuary.  Bring the children, grandchildren or grandparents, and join us for this family friendly service led by Rabbi Fine and Cantor Blum.

Shabbat Morning, the Haftarah will be chanted by Rosalie Silver.

This Shabbat luncheon is sponsored by Estelle and Arnold Rynston in honor of their 60th Anniversary and Arnie’s birthday.  MAZAL TOV!

Following service today, there will be a lunch and learn with Rabbi Fine, what really happened in the Garden of Eden?  Join us to find out.

There is no religious school this Sunday November 16th.  Parent teacher conferences will be held.

A new Adult Ed class with Rabbi Fine continues Tuesday morning, November 18, 10:15 AM.  The class is on Biblical Narrative – the literary, historical, philological, and theological point of view. If you missed the first, you can still come.   Call the office to let us know you are coming, or just come.

Rabbi Fine’s evening adult ed class on the Foundations of Judaism continues on Wed evening, Nov 19, 7:30 PM.  You are still welcome to attend even if you did not attend the first one.

On Wednesday, November 26, there will be the Port Washington Interfaith service, held this year at the Reconstructionist Synagogue on Plandome Rd. The service begins at 8 pm.

Temple Beth Israel will be having a blood drive on Sunday, December 21, erev Hanukah.  Give a lasting gift to someone this year, and sign up to give.  Call the office to schedule a time on the 21st.

Don't forget, that there is minyan every Sunday morning at 9 AM, followed by a breakfast.  All are welcome.

TBI’s klezmer band is up and running.  All are invited to join – whether you are experienced and a novice.  The group meets on Thursday nights in the social hall. Please call the office for details.

You can chant the Haftarah!!! This is a wonderful way to celebrate the anniversary of a bar/bat mitzvah or other special event in your life or the life of a loved one. It is a wonderful way to participate fully in Shabbat Services bringing satisfaction to yourself and pleasure to the entire congregation. Set an example for your children or encourage them to set an example for you. If you are interested in chanting a haftarah at any time please contact Peter Grabiner through the temple office.

Please!!! Pick a Leaf!!! ANY LEAF....AND CELEBRATE: An engagement or marriage or a new baby.
Perhaps your child's graduation from nursery school, high school, grad school or confirmation from Hebrew High. Your husband for father's day, Your wife for mother's day (belated but still....) A birthday or anniversary. Or any event that touches your heart. Buy a leaf on TBI'S Tree of Life and commemorate those wonderful moments. Please call or email the office for more information.

So many more exciting events on the way – please watch this web site and your mailings for details on these and other wonderful moments at TBI. Please click here to see a sampling of the activities we've had for 2007-2008/5768.