Each year during Sukkot, Kibbutz Nir Yitzhak, the home of our community Sh’lichah Aya Margalit, invites people of all ages to come into the sukkah and create art with the guidance of artists from the community. This year, Temple will have our very own Sukkot Ha'Yotzer during All-In Shabbat! Join us to learn from Temple artists,...
Celebrate Sukkot in a Shabbat service for all generations. The evening begins before the service at 5 p.m. with Sukkot Ha'Yotzer, a custom from Kibbutz Nir Yitzhak, the home of our community Sh’lichah Aya Margalit, that invites people of all ages to come into the sukkah to create art. Enjoy a family-friendly service and congregational...
Maya Yehezkel, Israeli tour guide and sand artist, who some of us got to know on the Temple leadership mission to Israel or at our Artzenu lunch and learn, will join us for an evening of learning through art. Maya will share with how she and other Israelis have used art to cope and heal...
Parents and grandparents are invited to a panel discussion and Q&A discussing ways to talk with your teens about Antisemitism and Israel. Since October 7, the rise of antisemitism has been noticeable and troubling, including its impact on adolescents. The discussion will highlight ways to engage in this conversation with your teen at home, about...
Immediately following the Yom Ha'atzmaut All-In Shabbat service, ATiD, 20s and 30s, is invited to enjoy dinner Shabbat dinner together and hear a panel discussion on what is happening currently in Israel and how Americans can help. The panel will feature Rabbi Michael Lewis, Aya Margalit, Temple's S'hlicha, and Andrew Keene, the founder of ESEK, an...
Begin your journey to the Days of Awe with Maya Raviv, Israeli composer and spiritual leader, whose soulful music creates space for connection, inspiration and reflection. Throughout the weekend, Maya will help us to connect to our spiritual essence, each other, the people of Israel and God. Through the power of the Psalms, Maya will...
Begin your journey to the Days of Awe with Maya Raviv, Israeli composer and spiritual leader, whose soulful music creates space for connection, inspiration and reflection. Throughout the weekend, Maya will help us to connect to our spiritual essence, each other, the people of Israel and God. Our Shabbat morning service will include opportunities for...
Selichot is the doorway into the High Holy Days and an opportunity to ready our hearts for the spiritual work ahead. Following Havdalah and a Selichot service, Maya will lead us on a spiritual journey with melodies and meditations inspired by the Psalms. Through music, journaling, contemplation and optional sharing, Maya will guide us in...
Our outdoor Sukkot morning service will celebrate the joy of the season and the wonder of God’s world with song and silence, words of praise and Torah and the lulav and etrog. Together we will also mark the second anniversary of the October 7 terrorist attacks, honoring the creativity that has emerged in Israel since...
5-6 p.m.: Chavayah: Sukkot HaYotzer | Start the evening with an experiential hour of art projects for all age groups. 6-7 p.m.: Shabbat service for all ages. 7-8 p.m.: Festive congregational dinner
