We realize sometimes they are long and there is a lot of information in them. But that's because there's so much going on around Temple Israel, and our community. So please, READ YOUR NOTES, so you don't miss out on any of the great activities going on! And then participate!
Friday - 5:30pm at Temple Israel
Saturday - 9:30am in the sanctuary
Sunday - Morning minyan is at Congregation Beth El at 8:00am. Sunday evening services are at Temple Israel at 5:45pm
Beginning May 6th, Sunday morning services will move to Temple Israel for the summer - they will be at 8:00am.
Monday - Thursday
7:30am at Temple Israel and 5:45pm at Congregation Beth El
(Evening minyan services are at Congregation Beth El for the month of April. Beginning Tuesday, May 1st, evening minyan services will be at Temple Israel for the month of May.)
If you are planning to attend minyan services to say Kaddish for a love one's yahrtzeit, would you be willing to share some memories with us? This is a new addition to our services, which has been warmly received by everyone.
Sermon Titles
Friday evening - "Everyday Holiness"
Saturday - 65? Already?
Service Leaders
Haftarah - Reuven Rohn
The congregation is invited to a kiddush luncheon in Sandler Hall following services.
Beit Sefer Shalom Religious school is looking for an interim part-time Education Director. If interested, please contact Barbara Rossen at 757-343-6353, or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Sunday, May 13 - Treat a Mom on Mother's Day. Mother's Day at Cafe Stella's in Ghent. Stella's has reserved a section for Temple Israel, so bring you mom, grandmother or friend and show her how much you appreciate her. The Men's Club will reimburse you for your meal with your receipt.
Sunday, June 10 - A Family Outing. The Men's Club will assist the younger families of our congregation (and all those who are young at heart) by underwriting the costs associated with a bicycle tour of the Yorktown Battlefield. We plan to rent a van to transport your bicycle up to the battlefield. Our own member, Nathan Brauner, who knows that site well, will be our docent for the program. Family togetherness, healthy, fresh air fun, and a history lesson, all in one!
Glenn Hoffman
Mindy Katz
Ellen Sue Mersel
Lois Cohen
Judi Goodoman
Ed Weisberg
Jemma Brodie
Bonnie Gordon-Rabinowitz
Judy Soldinger
Natalie Steiner
Ruth Ellen Gans
Fred Greene
Neil Friedman
David Banyai and Jody Mazur
David Pearline and Marilyn Suskind-Pearline
Joel and Sara Jo Rubin
The next time you're at the synagogue, be sure to look at our Pet Memorial Board.
It's located on the stair wall as you go up to Brody Auditorium.
It's a wonderful way to remember your beloved pet.
The Salvation Army needs the community's help for their new 'Diaper Pantry'
The Salvation Army is creating a "diaper pantry" to help families with young children. Diapers are one of the most expensive items families need to purchase, so we are helping them fill their "diaper pantry" by collecting here at Temple Israel. So, the next time you're at the store, pick up a package of diapers and drop it at the synagogue office. You will be helping struggling families who are just trying to make ends meet.
As always, thank you for your generosity and kindness.
If you shop at AmazonSmile, rather than Amazon, and choose Temple Israel as your charity, a portion of each sale will be donated to us by Amazon. We also now have a Wish List, so if you want to donate something to Temple Israel, you can choose from the Wish List.
By using the link below, you won't have to search for Temple Israel among almost a million other organizations. What a simple, easy way to give to your synagogue!
Have you been looking for a way to boost your fitness, help strengthen your sense of community and alleviate your vitamin "N" (for nature) deficiency?
Then join us this summer! We are looking to gather at the Norfolk Botanical Gardens on a weekday morning throughout the summer for some moderate exercise and some good conversation. We will have our first outing on May 3rd.
Those of us who are members of the Botanical Gardens have the right to go as often as we wish, free of charge, and also to bring guests, so put that membership to good use and join your friends from Temple Israel for a nice walk through our beautiful gardens.
Call the synagogue office and let them know your available mornings and also if you are a member.
We accept donations for our L'Dor v'Dor section of the gift shop all year long. Please consider any of the following items:
Menorahs
Dreidels
Torah Pointers
Seder and Matzah Plates
Tzedakah Boxes
Shabbat Candlesticks
Kiddush Cups
Challah Plates
Graggers for Purim
Jewish-themed Children's Books
If your item(s) has a special history or meaning attached to it, please write down the information and turn it into the office with your "treasure". We would love to be able to share its story!
All items donated are tax deductible.
GIFT CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE
For $18.00, you can plant a tree in Israel
IN HONOR of a family member, friend, group or event
OR
IN MEMORY of a family member or friend
Make your check payable to Temple Israel with a note that it is for the JNF Tree Center and who/what it is IN HONOR of or IN MEMORY of. If you go to their website, www.jnf.org/jnf-tree-planting-center, you can select a certificate/tree location. If you would like a specific certificate or location, let us know when you send in your check. We will send JNF everyone's requests.
Saturday, April 28th
Shabbat Services 9:30am in the sanctuary
Sunday, April 29th
Thanks for the Memories fundraiser 6:00pm
Sunday, May 6th
Shabbat Services 9:30am in the sanctuary
Sunday, April 29th
Morning minyan will be at Temple Israel at 8:00am for the summer
Saturday, May 11th
Sunday, May 13th
Mother's Day at Cafe Stella's in Ghent
Monday, May 14th
Torah at the Beach 7:30pm, at the home of Cookie and Richard Miles
Saturday, May 19th
Shabbat Services 9:30am
Rebecca Danker will sponsor the kiddush luncheon in honor of Cantor Isaac Danker's birthday
Glenn Hoffman
Anna Kremenchugskiy
Don Shapiro
Evelyn Weise
Claire Nesson
Rosalie Greenhouse
Isadore Katz
Joseph Klein
Rabbi Mendel Silber
Selma Swerdlik
Eric Zablow
Mildred "Jakie" Breit
Renee Hoffman
Frances Hofstein
Harvey Leach
Dorothy Zetlin
Irene Cohen
Morris "Sonny" Friedman
Clarence Klein
Henry Littman
Irving Klesmer
Milton Nesson
Jeanette Schlain