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  • Rabbi Greenstein at Preaching Series; Volunteers Sought Rabbi Micah Greenstein has once again accepted an invitation to speak at Calvary Episcopal Church's Lenten Noonday Preaching Series. Rabbi Greenstein will speak at the church, located in downtown Memphis at 102 N. Second Street, on Monday, March 15 and Tuesday, March 16 at 12:05pm both days. This year, Temple is looking to provide help at the church's amazing "Waffle Shop" associated with the preaching series. The wait staff is asked to be at the church from 10:15am-1:30pm. Those who can be wait staff servers are asked to contact Judy Royal at jeroyal@aol.com or 683-7959. Full discloser: if you volunteer to be on the wait staff, you will not be able to hear Rabbi Greenstein's remarks live; however, audio of Rabbi Greenstein's presentation will be available, so you can still hear his talks later!  [Learn More...]
  • Women's Seder and Rosh Chodesh This celebration with WRJ-Sisterhood on Monday, March 15 at 7:00pm is for the ladies of Temple! Eat delicious food, hear poetry showcasing women's roles through history, dance Israeli dances, and prepare your spirit for Passover. WRJ members, $15; guests, $18. RSVP to WRJ hotline, 937-2790, and send your check, Temple Israel-WRJ Women's Seder. Questions? Call Melissa Faber, 490-1561.
  • Cooking for Estival Communities This is another good Mitzvah opportunity, especially for children ages 12 and older. On Wednesday, March 17, from 6:30pm-8pm, make a meal, in Temple's main kitchen, for residents at Estival Communities, MIFA's transitional housing facility for homeless families. Call Jane Eckstein, 753-9565, or Linda Paddock, 861-5419, for more information.
  • Cancer Support Group Temple Israel's Cancer Support Group meets every third Wednesday of the month at 7pm (next: March 17, 2010) in the Adult Lounge at Temple. Members of the Jewish community who have been touched by cancer and who would welcome an opportunity to take the journey with others to explore this illness from a Jewish perspective are invited to be a part of the group. Contact Amy Greenberg, greenbur@bellsouth.net or 755-0189.
  • Rabbi Katie Bauman at TIU Rabbi Bauman makes her "Temple Israel University" debut on Thursday, March 18 at 7:30pm with her presentation "The Pioneer Poet." Rabbi Bauman explores the poetry and essays of Ephraim Lisitzky and shows how his work impacted the Jewish world.
  • Ruach Shabbat Service Make sure to attend the next Ruach service--it's the last one for this "season"--on Friday, March 19 at 7:30pm.
  • Jacobs Camp: Adult Study Weekend; Open House The URJ Henry S. Jacobs Camp is pleased to announce the return of the Adult Study Weekend to its annual schedule! Adults (21 and up) are invited to a weekend (March 19-21) of learning and fellowship. Also, visit www.urj.org for details on an Open House with Jacobs Camp on Saturday, March 20!  [Learn More...]
  • New Temple Museum Exhibition This stunning exhibition, which is entitled "Flight: Chagall, Miro and the Plight of Refugees," is on loan from Josh and Joanna Lipman. The exhibit will be on display in Temple's Museum March 22-August 22, 2010 and features twelve works by 20th Century masters representing the struggle of refugees and their search for freedom. This series was organized by the International Rescue Committee, which was established in 1933 to aid European refugees escaping the Nazis. Several of the artists represented are of Jewish heritage and were directly helped by the IRC.  [Learn More...]
  • Raising Jewish Children Classes Rabbi Bauman and Rabbi Grossman, in connection with the PJ Library, will be teaching a new class entitled "Raising Jewish Children" at Temple on these Sundays: March 28, April 11, and April 18, 2010 from 9:15am to 10:15am. The course will be a study and discussion of Anita Diamant's acclaimed book, "How to Raise a Jewish Child." The class will explore the joys and challenges of trying to pass Judaism on to our children and will cover such topics as life cycle events, education opportunities, and ways to make time "Jewish" in our busy lives. Register online for this class. The cost is $15 to cover the course materials. Babysitting, which will include story telling and music, is provided for $15 for one child, $30 for two or more, for the entire course. For more information, please contact Carol Geller, carolg@timemphis.org or 937-2771.  [Learn More...]
  • Career Transition Group Temple members David Silberman and Rob Mann have formed a Career Transition Group for Temple members who wish to receive help in various ways to find a job through networking, resume writing, interview techniques, and coaching. The group will meet at Temple from 9:30am-10:30am on March 28, April 11, 18 and then on the 1st and 3rd Sundays of the month: May 2, 16, June 6, 20, etc.
  • Congregational Passover Seder Women of Reform Judaism-Temple Israel Sisterhood invites you and your family to the 28th Annual CONGREGATIONAL PASSOVER SEDER on Tuesday, March 30, at 6:00 pm. Have your Seder at home the first night, and share the second night with your congregational family! Temple members and their families: Adults $30; Children $15 (10 and under). For Non-Temple members: Adults $36; Children $18 (10 and under). Prices include a generous donation to MAZON: A Jewish Response to Hunger and MIFA. Please note: for the 5th year in a row, prices have remained the same. Please make your reservations by Tuesday, March 23, online here OR by check to: WRJ-Passover Seder, Temple Israel, 1376 East Massey Road, Memphis, TN 38120-3299. Please give the names of everyone attending (note number of children) and include any special seating requests (maximum 8 per table). Questions? Call the WRJ Hotline, 937-2790, and leave your name and phone number.  [Learn More...]
  • Temple Board of Trustees Nominees The Nominating Committee of Temple Israel, which is appointed by Temple President Billy Orgel and chaired by immediate Past President Arnold Perl, will meet to nominate officers and trustees for 2010-11.  These nominees will be elected at the annual meeting portion of Temple's Congregation Celebration on May 21, 2010. Please contact Arnold at aperl@fordharrison.com if you have a nomination you'd like to submit.
  • Israel Trips Rabbi Adam Grossman is leading a trip to Israel June 2-13, 2010. The impressive itinerary is packed with amazing events. If you have questions about the trip, email him at RabbiAdam@timemphis.org or call him at 937-2771. (And...additional Temple trips to Israel are being planned for June 5-17, 2011 AND June 3-15, 2012!)  [Learn More...]
  • Mazel Tov Billy Orgel Congratulations to Temple Israel President Billy Orgel on his upcoming induction to the Society of Entrepeneurs.  [Learn More...]
  • God's Unfinished Business Year-round, this group of Temple volunteers provides a wide range of "acts of loving kindness." Currently, there especially is a need for volunteers to drive Temple members to doctor appointments and for volunteers to visit Temple members in the hospital. Please contact GUB@timemphis.org or Cantor John Kaplan, 937-2763.  [Learn More...]
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