Wednesday,
February 1
4:00 - 5:45 p.m.
Friday,
February 3
5:00 - 6:00 p.m.
Sunday,
February 5
12:00 - 4:30 p.m.
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Support Temple’s Homeless Shelter
Temple is hosting up to four homeless families for two weeks starting this Sunday. We need your help to make our guests feel welcome and cared for during their time at Temple. You can participate in this mitzvah by providing essential items needed for their stay.
>> Click here to see the list of items needed.
Donation drop-off times are:
Wednesday, February 1, 4:00 - 5:45 p.m.
Friday, February 3, 5:00 - 6:00 p.m.
Sunday, February 5, 12:00 - 4:30 p.m.
A volunteer will be in the Temple lobby to accept donations.
If you would like to deliver a donation at a time other than those listed above, please contact Sandy Farl at sjfarl@comcast.net or 952-593-1636.
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Friday,
February 3
5:15 p.m. Pre-Service Oneg
6:00 p.m. Services & Study |
“First Friday” Shabbat
Heilicher Minneapolis Jewish Day School Erev Shabbat Service, 6:00 p.m.
Join our clergy for a warm and intimate Erev Shabbat service with participation from our students who attend the Heilicher Minneapolis Jewish Day School.
Study Session, 6:00 p.m.
Our Study Session participants will study and discuss The Way of Man by Martin Buber led by Rabbi Joseph Edelheit.
Tot Shabbat, 6:00 p.m.
Tot Shabbat is geared toward infants, toddlers and children up to age six (older siblings, parents, grandparents and family friends also seem to enjoy this youthful celebration of Shabbat). This service is full of children’s music, stories and prayers, and is followed by a pizza dinner at 6:30 p.m. No reservations necessary. A $15 donation per family is suggested for dinner.
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Saturday,
February 4
9:00 a.m. |
Torah Study
Join Rabbi Glaser in an instructive and spirited discussion of the week's Torah portion. Gain a better understanding of Torah and its relevance to contemporary life through study and dialogue.
This week's Torah portion: B’shalach, Exodus 13:17–17:16.
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Saturday,
February 4
10:30 a.m. |
Congregational Shabbat Morning Service
Please join us for a congregational Shabbat morning service including the Bat Mitzvah of Eliana Mei-Ling Crabb. All are welcome and encouraged to attend the Kiddush luncheon immediately following the service.
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Sunday,
February 5
11:30 a.m.
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4.5.6 Youth Group trip to Skyzone
4.5.6 Youth Group is venturing to Sky Zone, the indoor trampoline land. The cost to attend this event is $20 and includes a pizza lunch immediately following Religious School. Transportation to and from Sky Zone is provided, pick-up and drop-off at Temple Israel. The kids will return to Temple at 2:30 p.m.
>> Click here to download the waiver and permission slip.
Return the completed form to Andrea by Wednesday, February 1.
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Sunday,
February 5 - Sunday,
February 19
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Volunteer for Temple Israel’s
Homeless Shelter
Temple Israel is hosting up to four families through our partnership with Families Moving Forward (FMF). We need male and female volunteers to stay overnight during our hosting session at Temple.
>> Click here to sign up for this wonderful mitzvah.
Questions? Contact Mark Ratner at 612-272-7060 or mratner@hotmail.com.
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Monday, February 6
7:00 p.m. |
Tu BiSh’vat Seder
Celebrate the Jewish New Year of the Trees at a congregational Tu BiSh’vat Seder. Embrace Jewish wisdom, stories, music and rituals about our natural world. Delight in delicious foods including the traditional fruits, juices and nuts of the Tu BiSh’vat Seder ritual. Our TIPTYites will join Rabbi Glaser and Terry Gips in leading this Seder. Please RSVP by using the “Member Login” section of our website, or by contacting Regan at 612-374-0314 or regan@templeisrael.com.
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Wednesday,
February 8
1:00-2:30 p.m.
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Jewish Memory Loss
Caregiver Support Group
Are you caring for someone who is experiencing Alzheimer’s or another memory loss disorder? Support and information can be so helpful during this challenging and stressful time. If you are interested in this group please contact Barbara Rudnick, JFCS Program Manager for Family Life Education, at brudnick@jfcsmpls.org or 952-542-4825. Pre-registration is required. All calls are confidential. This support group is co-sponsored by Temple Israel & Jewish Family and Children’s Service of Minneapolis.
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Nominations Due by
Friday, February 10
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Louis Gainsley Distinguished Service Award Nominations Requested
The Louis Gainsley Distinguished Service Award was established to recognize the outstanding volunteer efforts of Temple Israel members, both within Temple Israel and in the community at large. The award is an expression of appreciation for and recognition of those who meet the following criteria:
Whose actions personify Jewish values, the essence of community and volunteerism at Temple Israel and/or in the community at large.
Whose actions influence others to engage in lifelong learning, meaningful worship, and/or participation within the Temple community or the community at large.
Whose exceptional and/or innovative service to Temple Israel and its community has spanned ten or more years.
Who has, through his or her years of volunteer service, garnered the respect and admiration of the Temple Israel community.
The award recipient will be honored at our Annual Meeting in June 2012. Please submit nominations for the Louis Gainsley Distinguished Service Award before Friday, February 10 by completing the nomination form and returning it to Temple Israel or by contacting Michael Satterberg at 612-374-0324 or michael@templeisrael.com.
>> Click here to download the nomination form.
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Friday,
February 10
5:15 p.m. Pre-Service Oneg
6:00 p.m. Shabbat Service |
A Shabbat Service Celebrating All Families
Join us to hear LGBT families share their stories of devotion, love and commitment at our Shabbat service celebrating all families. As Jews, we believe that all human beings are created in the image of God and deserve to be treated with dignity and respect. This special Shabbat service will be an opportunity for our Temple community to support our families and be a congregation that fulfills the words written over the Emerson Avenue doors, that this is a house of prayer for all people.
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Saturday,
February 11
9:00 a.m. |
Torah Study
Join Rabbi Zimmerman in an instructive and spirited discussion of the week's Torah portion. Gain a better understanding of Torah and its relevance to contemporary life through study and dialogue.
This week's Torah portion: Yitro, Exodus 18:1–20:23.
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Saturday,
February 11
10:30 a.m. |
Congregational Shabbat Morning Service
Please join us for a congregational Shabbat morning service . All are welcome and encouraged to attend the Kiddush luncheon immediately following the service.
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Saturday,
February 11
10:30 a.m. |
Jewish Renewal Service
Join us for an innovative and inspiring Jewish Renewal Service—embracing a mixture of heartfelt prayers, chants, meditation, music, movement, D’var Torah and meaningful discussion. Musical instruments are encouraged. |
Sunday,
February 12
2:30 - 5:00 p.m. |
7/8 Youth Group Food Extravaganza
7th and 8th graders are invited to the 2012 Food Extravaganza complete with nacho bar, Iron Chef Cook-off and cake decorating contest. This event will immediately follow the 7/8 Religious School program. The cost to attend this event is $10.
>> Click here to download the permission slip.
Return the completed permission slip to Justin Shanedling by February 5.
Contact Justin with any questions at 78@templeisrael.com.
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Orders due by
Friday,
February 17
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Calling all Hamantaschen Lovers and Bakers
It’s time to order your Hamantaschen!
Celebrate Purim this year with freshly baked Hamantaschen from the Sisterhood bakers. Each pre-ordered dozen is only $12 and half-dozen is $7. Extras will be available for $15 a dozen while supplies last, and they won’t be around long. Get your pre-orders in by Friday, February 17th and party Purim style. Hamantaschen orders can be picked up at the Sisterhood Gift Shop on Sunday, February 26th, starting at 1:00 p.m. and on Monday, March 5th from 4:00 - 7:00 p.m. Sorry, we can’t mail or freeze orders for later pick-up.
>> Click here to download the order form.
Baking Day Coming Right Up
Have you ever wanted to learn just how Hamantaschen are made? Do you enjoy bonding with women in our community? Put on your aprons and come bake with us on Sunday, February 26th from 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Whether you like to roll, fill, pack or generally organize, laugh and schmooze, bring a friend along or make new ones in Temple’s kitchen. Your helping hands provide a mitzvah to the recipients of these delicious treats. Call Susan Levy Cohn at 763-475-0644 to schedule a shift or for more information.
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Friday,
February 17
5:15 p.m. Pre-Service Oneg
6:00 p.m. Shabbat Service |
Nefesh Shabbat Service
Nefesh Shabbat, meaning “Soul of Shabbat,” is a musical service held the third Friday of each month. It is loved by adults and children of all ages. |
Saturday,
February 18
9:00 a.m. |
Torah Study
Join Rabbi Glaser in an instructive and spirited discussion of the week's Torah portion. Gain a better understanding of Torah and its relevance to contemporary life through study and dialogue.
This week's Torah portion: Mishpatim, Exodus 21:1–24:18.
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Saturday,
February 18
10:30 a.m. |
Congregational Shabbat Morning Service
Please join us for a congregational Shabbat morning service including the B’not Mitzvah of
Addison Gleekel and Raye Gleekel . All are welcome and encouraged to attend the Kiddush luncheon immediately following the service.
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Friday,
February 24
5:15 p.m. Pre-Service Oneg
6:00 p.m. Shabbat Service |
Beyond Words: The Sublime Music of the Classical Cantorial Art Shabbat Service
Join us for a distinctive service including prayers and songs that allow us to meditate, reflect and shape our experiences as we listen to the music of our heritage.
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Saturday,
February 25
9:00 a.m. |
Torah Study
Join our clergy in an instructive and spirited discussion of the week's Torah portion. Gain a better understanding of Torah and its relevance to contemporary life through study and dialogue.
This week's Torah portion: T’rumah, Exodus 25:1–27:19. |
Saturday,
February 25
10:30 a.m. |
Congregational Shabbat Morning Service
Please join us for a congregational Shabbat morning service. All are welcome and encouraged to attend the Kiddush luncheon immediately following the service.
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Sunday,
February 26
12:00 - 1:30 p.m. |
Garage Sale Steering Committee Meeting
Join us for the first steering committee meeting for the 25th Annual Sisterhood Garage Sale. |
Sunday,
March 11
9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. |
Sisterhood Sponsors the Temple Israel Blood Drive
The Memorial Blood Centers’ (MBC) Bloodmobile is coming to Temple Israel for Sisterhood’s Annual Blood Drive on Sunday, March 11. Did you know your single, simple donation can save as many as three people’s lives? In fact, 2,400 volunteer donors are needed every week in the Twin Cities to help supply blood to cancer and surgery patients, burn victims, accident victims and premature infants – the list is endless.
People as young as 16 can donate with parental permission. Please consider giving us one hour and one pint of blood.
Once again this year, Memorial Blood Centers makes it easy for you to register online. Just follow the instructions below.
To make an appointment, please visit:
www.mbc.org/searchdrives/
Enter sponsor code 0435
Select March 11, 2012 from the search results
To login provide your e-mail address and date of birth
Select a time you would like to donate from the available appointments
Complete the requested information to schedule a donation. Don’t forget to include your e-mail in order to receive an e-mail confirmation.
Click on blue Schedule Appointment box
Click on blue Confirm Appointment box
To exit, click on Log-Out on the left column of options.
If you have any questions please contact Blood Drive Chair Nancy Rhein
at 952-936-0992 or nancyrhein@gmail.com.
There is no substitute for human blood and there is no better way to be a mensch. We hope you can join us March 11!
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Sunday,
March 18
1:00 p.m. |
Hosts Needed for Interfaith Seder
Since 1981 Temple Israel has invited area houses of worship to be our guests at the Liebenberg/Knelman Interfaith Seder, free of charge. On Sunday, March 18th neighbors and friends from area churches, mosques, and other worship communities will gather at Temple Israel as we host our 31st Annual Interfaith Seder. We hope you will consider hosting a table of guests as we share the rituals of Passover and sample some traditional Passover foods. The event is funded by the Knelman Family Fund for Interfaith Relations, dedicated to the idea of understanding through interfaith dialogue and sharing. If you, your spouse and/or teenage family members would like to help host our guests at this cherished event, please contact the Interfaith Seder Chair Len Kennen at 952-475-4030 or interfaithseder@templeisrael.com.
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