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Special Events

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Below: Learn about Temple's many special events!

Trips to Israel

Enjoy an experience of a lifetime with a trip to Israel led by Temple clergy!
Dec. 21, 2008 - Jan. 2, 2009  With Rabbi Greenstein & Rick Recht
Overview | Itinerary | More info & link to sign up  Dec. trip is full!  Wait list only.
May 24 - June 4, 2009  With Rabbi Micah Greenstein
Overview | Itinerary |  More info & link to sign up (888) 811-2812 ext. 211




Temple Israel University"TIU" is our distinguished speaker series that welcomes noted scholars, educators, authors, rabbis, and leaders to Temple.

Take a look at the impressive 2008-2009 TIU schedule.




PurimspielThis festive musical production dubbed Purimspiel anchors Temple’s Purim celebration and joyfully tells the triumphant story of the book of Esther.

The next Purimspiel show is March 9, 2009.

 

Kids PurimspielFourth, fifth, and sixth graders from Temple celebrate the Purim holiday and entertain audiences with an amusing Kids Purimspiel show.

The next Kids Purimspiel is March 8, 2009.

 

Purim CarnivalAfter the Kids Purimspiel show, children and families continue their Purim celebration with gleeful abandon at this Purim carnival sponsored, organized, and staffed by MeFTY.

The next Purim Carnival is March 8, 2009.



Passover SederSponsored, prepared, and served by WRJ-Sisterhood, this congregational Passover seder is held annually on the second night of Pesach.

 

 



Mom & Pops Symphony PicnicEnjoy a Mother’s Day picnic in Temple’s beautiful backyard with a performance by the Memphis Symphony Pops Orchestra at the annual Mom and Pops Symphony Picnic.



MRJ-Brotherhood Charity Golf TournamentOrganized and run by Temple’s MRJ-Brotherhood, this golf tournament raises thousands of dollars “fore” Temple Israel and other charitable causes.

Save the date: Mon., May 11, 2009!

Email templebrothers@gmail.com

Congregation CelebrationHeld every third Friday in May, the Congregation Celebration includes Temple Israel's annual meeting, a Shabbat dinner, and a Shabbat service.

Congregation Celebration May 16, 2008:
• Rabbi Greenstein's tribute to Arnold Perl
• Arnold Perl's remarks at annual dinner
• Rabbi Greenstein's introduction of Billy Orgel
• Billy Orgel's remarks at Shabbat service

 

Cycle the Germantown GreenwayCo-sponsored by the Temple Israel Environmental Task Force, this bike ride offers a 1 to 2 mile beginner course as well as a 50 mile advanced course.

The next Cycle the Germantown Greenway bicycle ride in Memphis is June 7, 2009.  Contact Paul Rubin to get involved!



Mitzvah DayHundreds of Temple members of all ages volunteer in this annual day of community service and perform dozens of projects for various organizations across Memphis.

Thank you to the over 800 volunteers for making Mitzvah Day 2008 a success! 

 

EJ’s 5k Run/1 Mile Walk
Named for Elias J. (“EJ”) Goldsmith, this family-friendly community event is organized by--and raises money for--BRIDGES and Temple Israel.

The next EJ’s 5k Run/1 Mile Walk is Sunday, November 23, 2008, at 3:45pm at Temple.  Read/download application and register online.

Chanukah DinnerCelebrate the festival of lights, sing songs, and eat a traditional Chanukah meal at the annual congregational Chanukah dinner sponsored by Temple's own WRJ-Sisterhood and MRJ-Brotherhood.

Dec. 26, 2008; after 6:15pm Shabbat service
Read details and register online (coming soon)

Chanukah Prayers
WRJ-Sisterhood Chanukah Market Place Sunday, Dec. 14, 2008; 9:00am-1:00pm