Every Wednesday at Noon, with Rabbi Mitch Chefitz.
Creative Modern Midrash with Rabbi Jody Cohen
Twice a month on Thursdays. Noon-1:00 PM.
 Saturday Mornings
9:30 - 10:30: Ohr Chadash - a fresh but traditionally connected expression of davanen / divining - drawing close to God. We pour Hebrew liturgy into new vessels and combine old rhythms with current niggunim.
10:30 - 12:30: Joseph's Table - weaving Torah texts of the great Jewish spiritual masters into a fabric of many colors and shades.
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Gumenick Chapel featured in Beautiful Synagogues
in America
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 Global Day of Jewish Learning Events
Sunday, November 7
Habitat for Humanity Workday at
Liberty City Housing Project
7:30 AM to 3:00 PM
The Dorothy Serotta Social Justice Forum invites you to join volunteers from Miami-Dade congregations at one of the Habitat for Humanity of Greater Miami building sites in Liberty City. We will help build houses for people who have volunteered hundreds of hours of their own labor to have a chance at home ownership. Be a part of this important work. Volunteers must be at least 16 years old (those under 18 must be accompanied by a parent). Register .
Oleta Stewardship with Temple Israel
9:00 AM to 12 PM
Our Religious School, in conjunction with the Urban Paradise Guild, will be involved in doing preparation for the major Maritime Hammock planting, including: spreading mulch, digging holes and nursery projects. Afterwards, we will enjoy a complimentary Hot Dog B-B-Q, picnicking and kayaking. RSVP to Valeria Michanie, Religious School Director at 305-573-5900, ext. 423 or vmichanie@templeisrael.net. For more information about the Urban Paradise Guild, go to www.urban-paradise.org. This day is brought to you by the Center for the Advancement of Jewish Education, the Greater Miami Jewish Federation and the Rabbinical Association of Greater Miami. For further information, visit www.theglobalday.com.
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Afternoon Study
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THE ART OF CANTILLATION
with Cantor Michael Glozman
For more information, please contact
mglozman@templeisrael.net
or 305-573-5900, ext. 409
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 FACETS OF FAITH:
WINDOWS TO THE SACRED
Sunday, November 14th, 1:00 PM
Trinity Episcopal Cathedral
In conjunction with the MCCJ Clergy Dialogue, the oldest interfaith clergy dialogue in the United States, Faith-in-the-City and Temple Israel will be partnering in a unique sanctuary and stained glass self-guided tour on Sunday afternoon, November 14th, as part of a community wide interfaith weekend.
Following a 1 PM keynote address by art historian Ann Rose, at Trinity Episcopal Cathedral, 464 Northeast 16th Street (located behind the Omni), about the art of glass and its role in sacred spaces, members of the community will be invited to visit neighboring congregations with interesting stained glass, inspiring architecture and historical significance. Self-guides will be provided listing participating congregations, with addresses and specific open-house hours beginning at 2 PM. The program is complimentary and open-to-all.
Both Temple Israel's Bertha Abess Sanctuary and Gumenick Chapel will be significant parts of the site visit and tour. If you are interested in being an usher or greeter on November 14th, please contact Phyllis Littman at 305-573-5900, ext. 405 or plittman@templeisrael.net.
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Chai Lites November 2010 is on the web.
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 Join us as we celebrate the ordination
of "Revvi" James Weinkle
Friday, November 19, 7:30 pm
Shabbat Dinner at 6:00 PM. Please RSVP
After several years of study at One Spirit Interfaith Seminary in New York City, James was ordained in June, 2010 as an Interfaith/InterSpiritual Minister. At One Spirit, he studied, reflected and experienced the great wisdom teachings, both ancient and modern, to increase his appreciation for the diversity of life and to nurture a direct experience of the unity that underlies it. RSVP for dinner to Phyllis Littman at 305-573-5900, ext. 405 or plittman@templeisrael.net.
In addition to the music of Cantor Michael Glozman, there will be special musical guests, Devananda - the Kirtan troupe of musicians that have joined James at the AAMEN experiences he's led at Yom Kippur during the last two years.
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 Temple Israel Chanukah Happening
Sunday, November 21, 2010
10:00 AM to 3:00 PM
10:00 AM Chanukah Bazaar. Vendors will display and sell their own wares . . . just in time for your holiday gift giving! Sisterhood is taking a new tack for this year's Bazaar, bringing in new and exciting merchandise from new sources.
12:00 Noon Lunch and presentation by Joanne Caras, Author of the Holocaust Suvivor Cookbook.
Lunch - $10.00. Sample some of the delicious recipes from the featured Holocaust Survivor Cookbook.
This cookbook honors the courage, determination, intelligence and fortune of the Survivors by sharing the persons, the memories and the connections of those who survived and those who did not. Contact Phyllis at 305-573-5900, ext. 405 to reserve your copy of the book. Proceeds from the book sales also help fund soup
kitchens in Israel.
Reserve your place at the table! Call Phyllis at
305-573-5900, ext. 405 or plittman@templeisrael.net.
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Listen to Shabbat Services Live!
Unable to attend? Then join us for Shabbat Services at 7:30 PM,
Fridays, on 880 AM radio, or streaming on the web at: www.templeisrael.net.
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