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THE "YOMS" ISRAELI HOLIDAYS CHECKLIST

04/20/2022 01:27:33 PM

Apr20

Interested in learning more about "the Yoms?" Check out our holiday checklist!Read more...

WE'RE HERE FOR YOU IF YOU'RE IN MOURNING THIS PASSOVER

04/12/2022 01:26:44 PM

Apr12

"...this Passover, and perhaps every Passover, is a time when we look around the table and can’t help but notice the empty chairs." -Rabbi AmyRead more...

MASK-OPTIONAL POLICY

03/18/2022 01:25:59 PM

Mar18

TI’s mask-optional policy takes effect on Monday, April 4.Read more...

MEET LESLEY GOLDENBERG, TI'S NEW DIRECTOR OF FAMILY EDUCATION

02/28/2022 01:24:08 PM

Feb28

The quote that I perpetually internalize, and that continues to redefine itself in my professional life, is found in Pirkei Avot, "The Teachings of our Fathers." Ben Zoma says, "Who is wise? One who learns from every person...” -Lesley GoldenbergRead more...

SARAH RUMFELT'S ESSAY FOR THE PESSIN AWARD

02/22/2022 01:23:27 PM

Feb22

Temple Israel member Sarah Rumfelt has recently been awarded the Stuart I. Pessin grant for her dedication to Jewish leadership. We are so proud of Sarah, and of the beautiful essay she wrote when applying for this award. 

Essay question: Given that many students share common experiences, what sets you apart and is unique about your interests and passions?

Sarah's response: In the Jewish...Read more...

IMPORTANT MESSAGE ABOUT SECURITY AND SAFETY AT TEMPLE ISRAEL

01/17/2022 01:22:48 PM

Jan17

This past Shabbat, we were relieved when the hostage situation at Congregation Beth Israel in Colleyville, Texas ended with the Rabbi and congregants leaving their synagogue physically unharmed. Rabbi Charlie Cytron-Walker, a classmate and friend of Rabbi Amy and Rabbi Michael, modeled remarkable bravery and calm. Yet, this incident was a reminder that hate, violence, and intolerance of any kind are antithetical to our beliefs as Jews,...Read more...

ANNOUNCEMENT OF LESLIE WOLF’S RETIREMENT

12/21/2021 01:21:29 PM

Dec21

Leslie Wolf has served Temple Israel as the Director of Family Education for 13 years, and is officially retiring from her role at the end of this 2021.Read more...

FROM RABBI AMY

12/21/2021 01:19:51 PM

Dec21

A Message about Leslie Wolf's Retirement, and Incoming Director, Lesley GoldenbergRead more...

A LOVE LETTER TO OUR TEMPLE ISRAEL COMMUNITY

12/15/2021 01:18:21 PM

Dec15

To the 949 individuals and families who make up TI's membership and school, you are the true highlight of 2021!Read more...

MEET JEFFREY STERN

11/29/2021 01:16:30 PM

Nov29

"I like giving back to the Jewish community and to TI by supporting continued growth for my Temple family and friends..." -Jeffrey SternRead more...

HANUKAH GIVES US EIGHT DAYS TO GIVE MORE THANKS AND SPREAD MORE LIGHT!

11/22/2021 01:13:20 PM

Nov22

"Because Thanksgiving, regardless of how we celebrate it, is clearly a holiday where we are supposed to acknowledge gratitude for the many gifts in our lives...." By Rabbi Amy & Rabbi MichaelRead more...

MEET LIZ BUCHMAN

11/08/2021 01:12:02 PM

Nov8

“My faith means a great deal to me. It guides and sustains me. It motivates me to do everything in my power to repair the world..." -Liz BuchmanRead more...

MEET CATHY GOLDSTICKER

11/01/2021 01:10:55 PM

Nov1

Have a favorite place you like to travel? “Israel, because it has so much history and plenty of entertainment...” -Cathy GoldstickerRead more...

AMERICAN VETERANS ALL

11/01/2021 01:00:42 PM

Nov1

A poem in honor of our Veterans By Leonard AdreonRead more...

MEET BRIAN NEWMAN

10/18/2021 01:00:01 PM

Oct18

“I learned at a very young age, by observing my parents, you don’t say no to the shul.” -Brian NewmanRead more...

THE GIFT OF TZEDAKAH

10/11/2021 12:58:27 PM

Oct11

"Today we have many opportunities to be philanthropic. The asks and the choices are endless, but the giving always seems to feel good..." -Rachel Wallis Andreasson, Executive DirectorRead more...

BENJAMIN "BENJ" KOZOWER

10/04/2021 12:57:43 PM

Oct4

“Don’t sweat the small stuff..." -Benj KozowerRead more...

REFLECTIONS FROM THIS PAST ROSH HASHANAH

09/27/2021 12:56:52 PM

Sep27

"I never really gave it thought, It’s just how I was born; my own genesis was infused with Judaism..." -Ben HartmannRead more...

MEET KATHY DE LA GARZA ORTBALS

09/22/2021 12:54:59 PM

Sep22

“My Jewish journey began by reading and educating myself..." -Kathy de la Garza OrtbalsRead more...

MEET JENNY ABELES

09/13/2021 12:53:47 PM

Sep13

"I actually remember starting Religious School here in second grade. Many of my memories growing up include TI..." -Jenny AbelesRead more...

MEET JUDY LEWIS

09/08/2021 12:51:52 PM

Sep8

“I love the High Holy Days. I enjoy services and being with my family.” -Judy LewisRead more...

MY JEWISH JOURNEY: SARAH FALKOFF

08/23/2021 12:50:45 PM

Aug23

"Now that I am a mother, I am happy to be able to share my love of Judaism with my own children." -Sarah FalkoffRead more...

MY JEWISH JOURNEY: JULIA NOBLE

08/23/2021 12:48:57 PM

Aug23

"I’ve chosen the name, Shoshana. Shoshana means lily or rose. This is a kind of homage to my confirmation name, Rose. The thing that intimidated me the most about this process was admitting to myself that I could be religious. I was raised Catholic but over time felt like it wasn’t the best fit for me. I separated myself from the church and as a result never really thought of myself as religious. Growing up, the thought of converting to...Read more...

"...AS I’VE GOTTEN OLDER AND RETIRED, I’VE BECOME CLOSER TO MY JEWISH FAITH AND BELIEFS..."

08/11/2021 12:46:31 PM

Aug11

Meet Neil Marglous, member of TI for 44 years, active lay leader and community volunteerRead more...

"BEING JEWISH IS THE FUNDAMENTAL PART OF WHO I AM."

08/05/2021 12:43:01 PM

Aug5

Meet Roy Hendin, member of TI for 4 years, lay leader, husband to Susan and father of Rebecca, Jessica, and Aron...Read more...

MY JEWISH JOURNEY: SARAH PARADISE

06/21/2021 12:41:39 PM

Jun21

"By the time I was 16 I knew I wanted to convert...Unfortunately, I didn’t have the full support as minor to take the next steps, so I continued to study in secret for many years vowing when I was 18, I would start the conversion process on my own." -Sarah ParadiseRead more...

MY JEWISH JOURNEY: MARISSA KOWALSKI

06/21/2021 12:40:24 PM

Jun21

"I finally worked up the courage to visit a Shabbat service in the fall of 2017. I did not realize at the time that it was also the Kol Nidre service, but in hindsight that was the single most fortunate thing that could have happened..." -Marissa KowalskiRead more...

”I AM PLANTING FOR THOSE WHO COME AFTER ME.”

06/15/2021 12:38:43 PM

Jun15

Meet Burt Bromberg, member of TI for 31 years, Trustee and participant on the Reemergence Task Force, Pediatric Cardiologist, husband, and father...Read more...

RETURNING TO LIFE AFTER COVID

06/09/2021 12:37:39 PM

Jun9

"There is one story that has served as a returning source of inspiration and wisdom for us over the past year and a half of the pandemic. It’s the story of the great 2nd-century sage Rabbi Shimon bar Yochai..." By Rabbi Amy & Rabbi MichaelRead more...

OUR POLICY FOR WEARING A MASK WHILE IN THE TEMPLE BUILDING

06/04/2021 12:36:50 PM

Jun4

Temple Israel members and guests; please read before attending services or other events at Temple Israel. A letter from David Weinstein, MD, and Burt I. Bromberg, MD, co-chairs, Temple Israel Reemergence Task Force.Read more...
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