2023 Labor Day Picnic
09/05/2023 11:39:32 AM
Temple Israel's annual Labor Day picnic was a blast.
Even with sweltering temperatures, more than a thousand community members stayed cool and enjoyed holiday as Temple pulled out all the stops.
There were bounce houses for kids, horse and pony rides, train rides, and even a mini carousel. Pizza was provided for all, while watermelon was popular among both the kids and adults as the community came together to...Read more...
2023 Laker Concert a smash hit
05/08/2023 01:43:16 PM
Our annual Laker Concert, sponsored in loving memory of Sarah & Harry Laker, thrilled a packed house on Sunday.
The show “Like a Rolling Stone – Bob Dylan’s American Mythology,” was directed by Dan Nadel and featured the talents of Vanisha Gould, Gene Taylor, Mathis Picard, Hagar Ben Ari, and Yuval Lion.
Rabbi Paul Yedwad, a Dylan superfan, narrated and helped guide a musical journey through...Read more...
Annual meeting serves as formal introduction for new president
03/13/2023 10:45:20 AM
Temple held its 82nd annual meeting on Wednesday, March 8th serving as the formal introduction of new president Andy. Bocknek. The slate of offices was presented for a vote along with the proposed budget for 2023-2024 and changes to the Temple By-Laws. All motions were passed.
Bocknek spoke to a large crowd in person in Herman Hall and via zoom about his plans for the future, to work on finding meaningful connections and building...Read more...
Temple to host serenity shabbat on Friday
03/13/2023 10:42:26 AM
Fighting judgment and the stigma of weakness are two of the biggest issues when it comes to substance use disorder.
“When somebody says that they're sick, we always ask, ‘What's wrong? What’s your method of treatment?” Lisa Daniels-Goldman said. “But when they tell you that they're sick with a substance use disorder, you know, the doors close, and the response is often, “Well, just stop or you did this to...Read more...
Adult Purim Spiel 2023
03/07/2023 10:11:51 AM
Our music staff delivered, again.
With an original Purim Spiel written by Cantor Michael Smolash, we danced, laughed, and sang the story of "Queen" Esther on Monday evening.
It was one of the best attended spiels in recent memory, we had a hard time...Read more...
