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February 2024
Calligraphy and Art Workshop
In January we had our first Hebrew Calligraphy and Art Workshop in which we created posters for an eastern wall in our home so that we would know which way to face when praying. Along the way, we learned a little bit from the Sefer Yetzira -- a primary kabbalistic work that tells about how the letters of the Hebrew Aleph Bet were used to create the universe, and we learned a bit about the basic strokes involved in creating…
Find out more »Maddison Wickham’s Naming Ceremony
The entire congregation is invited to Maddison Wickham’s naming ceremony & 3rd birthday party on February 23 at 6:30pm at the synagogue building. There will be a short service followed by food (dairy) & fun. RSVP below
Find out more »Meditative Shabbat Service
In Hebrew, the word for "intention" is "kavvana". Sometimes in a regular prayer service, the kavvana can get lost in the rush to say all the appointed prayers at the appointed times and finish everything so we can all go home. This month, we're going to have an opportunity to slow down, get deep into the meaning of each prayer, and focus our kavvana with guidance from traditional Jewish mystical sources. This service, inspired by the Jewish Renewal movement and…
Find out more »March 2024
First Friday Shabbat
Kabbalat Shabbat service followed by kiddush and oneg.
Find out more »Third Friday Shabbat Potluck Dinner
The rabbis tell us that when the month of Adar comes in, Joy increases. This month is Adar Bet, the second Adar in this "pregnant year" (leap year). The theme of the evening will be "my favorite foods", so bring one of your favorite dishes to share. Plan to bring a meat or vegetarian dish (no dairy) for this meal. NB: Space is limited, so reservations are required. Please hit the RSVP button below!
Find out more »April 2024
Passover Cleaning Party
Can you spare an hour or two on Sunday April 14? Join us at 10am so we can make sure that all the dishes are ready for passover, all the carpets are clean, and there are no hidden crumbs in places no one ever thinks crumbs will fall. (I know you know what I mean... One year during Pesach cleaning my mom found popcorn in an apparently closed ceiling light fixture!) Please let us know that you are coming so…
Find out more »First Friday Shabbat
Kabbalat Shabbat service followed by kiddush and oneg.
Find out more »Shabbatluck Dinner
Our Shabbat Potluck Dinner (Shabbatluck) is a wonderful way to enjoy a little Yiddishkeit and social time, get to know more members of our community, and eat lots of tasty food. This is the last opportunity to eat chametz in the temple before Passover, so let’s live it up! Bring your favorite meat or vegetarian dish to share along with a healthy appetite!
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