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Temple Israel of Greater Miami
137 NE 19 St., Miami, FL 33132

 

 
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Please note:
 
Shabbat Service Schedule

July 30
7:30 - 8:30 PM - Shabbat Service in the Bertha Abess Sanctuary and on 880 AM radio, as well as streaming over the internet at www.templeisrael.net. 
 
Apples and honeyLet's Celebrate together the High Holy Days
 
Have you sent back your Membership Commitment for 2010-2011?
 
If you have not, please complete the attached form and return it to the office by Friday, August 6.
Modern Midrash with Rabbi Jody Cohen
 
 Thursday, August 5, noon.
Harvey RuvinHarvey Ruvin, Clerk of the Courts, to speak at Temple Israel 
 
 
Mr. Ruvin will speak about his long-time involvement in environmental issues during the 7:30 PM service on Friday, August 13 as the kick-off for the 2010-2011 monthly Dorothy Serotta Social Justice Forum.  Please join us for a pot luck dinner at 6:00 PM, on August 13th.  RSVP to Phyllis Littman at 305-573-5900,
ext. 405 or plittman@templeisrael.net to coordinate your contribution.
Great Books Club
invites you and your friends to read
The Tortilla Curtain, by T. C. Boyle. 
 
Join us to discuss this book on Thursday, August 26, 2010, at noon.  Bring a bag lunch.  Coffee will be provided.
Family ServiceBring your children and your friends to our monthly  Family Shabbat Service
 
Friday, August 27, 5:45 PM in Gumenick Chapel
The Popular Young Families Service has a new name: Sababa Shabbat!  Sababa means "cool" in Hebrew and these services are cool, hip and happening. Please join Rabbi Jody Cohen, song leader Michelle Cohn and ECC Director Valeria Michanie for a back-to-school Shabbat experience for children in kindergarten and younger (older siblings are always welcome!).
5:45 PM - We'll welcome Shabbat with blessings and prayers and sing and dance to upbeat, fun Shabbat songs.
6:30 PM - Stay for a child-friendly dinner, $5 per child and $5 per adult, followed by a delicious Oneg Shabbat. Please RSVP for dinner to Phyllis Littman at 305-573-5900 or 
plittman@templeisrael.net by Wednesday, August 25.
7:30 PM - Regular Shabbat Service in the Bertha Abess Sanctuary.
 
Religious School CelebrationJoin us for Religious School
Opening Day:
Sunday, August 29, 2010
 10:00 AM-Noon
 
 
The deadline for Religious School's Early Bird Discount is Friday August 6. 
 
Please complete and send the forms by Friday, August 6 to qualify for the Early Bird Discount.
 
Important:Early Bird Discount is only applicable when forms and payment plan schedule are returned on or before Friday, August 6. For more information contact Valeria Michanie at 305-573-5900, ext. 423 or vmichanie@templeisrael.net.  
 
 
Registration Form 2010-2011
Dr. Alan MasonDr. Alan Mason to Perform at the Vatican
 
On November 16th, Alan will accompany twenty American cantors performing at Rome's Basilica di Santa Maria degli Angeli e dei Martiri. The concert, presented by the American Conference of Cantors, is intended to promote Catholic-Jewish dialogue. It will include narrative that will educate listeners about the development of Reform Jewish liturgy and music. It is expected that the concert will later be performed in major cities around the United States. 
 
On November 17th, the performers will meet with Pope Benedict XVI. This will be the second time that Alan will meet with a head of state. The first time was in 2007, when he performed at the White House for President Bush.
 
 
Temple Israel fills its position of Executive Director 

The Personnel Committee of Temple Israel of Greater Miami announces a new addition to our dynamic team -- Ms. Marla Towbin -- Executive Director.

Marla looks forward to meeting each of you, so please feel free to contact her and introduce yourself by phone (305) 573-5900 ext. 404 or by email: marla@templeisrael.net.
Busy beeSisterhood News:
 
Judaica Shop Pre-holydays Sale!
 
Come our see our Holyday shopping selection!  All items are discounted.  Open after Friday night services or by calling Phyllis at 305-573-5900 or plittman@templeisrael.net
 
Sisterhood is looking for Volunteers
Please choose from these programs one or two that are close to your heart and contact Esta Friedman at bubbieff@aol.com or Silvia Rosen at silvia_rosen@hotmail.com to volunteer.
Listen to Shabbat Services Live!
 
If for some reason you cannot come to Temple, join us for Shabbat Services at 7:30 PM on Fridays, on the radio at 880 AM, or on the Internet at www.templeisrael.net.