Temple Israel, Westport, CT
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July 04, 2009   12 Tamuz 5769
 
Temple Israel is a dynamic Reform congregation rooted in the past, intent upon a meaningful future.  

·       Our Temple is a house of prayer and study to engage in acquiring Jewish knowledge.

·       It is a house of decency, kindness, and peace in a world of war and cruelty.

·       Temple Israel is home to families and individuals who seek to consecrate the greater moments of their lives within a setting of sanctity. In our Home we uphold the ideals which the love of God implies, implores, impels us to gather to work and by which we say we live. Temple Israel is all these and more. Learn more about Temple Israel

 
TI Celebrates Shabbat  

Shabbat on the Beach

 

Fridays at 6:30PM

 

June 19

July 17

August 7 and 28

 

 

Bring your picnic dinner, beach chairs and blankets and join us this summer for Shabbat services at Compo Beach by the West Boat Ramp.  Feel free to invite friends!  Don’t have a parking permit?  Just mention you are with Temple Israel.

TOT Shabbat

 

Saturdays at 9:00 AM

 

June 13

July 11

August 15

 

Experience the joy of Shabbat with your tot (ages 2-7) in a relaxed, child-friendly setting. Unaffiliated families, as well as Temple Israel members are invited to join us for a child-centered Shabbat services with music, storytelling and a Torah parade!   Strollers are welcome.

 

Questions? Call Mary Belletzkie in the Temple Israel office at 227-1293

Libby and Leo Nevas Religious School  
Temple Israel’s Job Network  

Join TING?s weekly Professional career transition training. Hone your skills in resume writing, marketing, job hunting and networking. Share experiences and support with those facing similar challenges. Contact Stan Witkow at  stan@witkow.com to sign up today.

(There is no charge for participation in this TING program).

 

Click here to view our new Job Network Page

Click here to Join TI's 'LinkedIn' Job Network Group

TI Men's Support Group  

Thinking about a career change? Stressed about finances or family? A new, free support group  can help you deal with everyday life in a practical way. The group is open to men of all ages. It is a community service and a reflection of the values that are central to Temple Israel.

The group will be led by Larry Price, a Support Group Specialist, who trained at Brandeis University and the Center for Group Studies in NYC.

Issues We May Cover; Family conflicts There is strain in my marriage and/or with my children. Financial pressure: I feel overwhelmed by shrinking assets and mounting bills. Health concerns: My sick parent will not explore other avenues of treatment. Professional challenges: I lost my job and lost confidence in my abilities.
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Religious Action Center  

What is the Religious Action Center?

The Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism (“the RAC”) is the Washington, DC, office of the Union for Reform Judaism (Union). The RAC has been the hub of Jewish social justice and legislative activity in the nation’s capital for more than 40 years. The RAC educates and mobilizes the American Jewish community on legislative and social concerns, advocating on issues from economic justice to civil rights to religious liberty to Israel.

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Find a Volunteer Opportunity

 

Volunteering is one of the most rewarding ways to become fully engaged in Temple life. As a volunteer, you will be helping the Temple. But equally important, volunteering will help you get to know our Temple family.

Click here for a complete list of committees.

 

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President Barack Obama participates in a service project with high school students on Martin Luther King Day, January 19, 2009. Photo by Pete Souza.
Welcome!Serve.gov

On April 21, 2009, President Obama signed the Edward M. Kennedy Serve America Act, a bold expansion of opportunities for all Americans to serve their communities and our country. During a time of almost unprecedented challenges it is critical that we all work together, the government alone cannot fix everything.  Working together in a sustained, collaborative effort, we can harness our greatest resource, our people, and change the course of history. This website is a new portal for you and all Americans to find your own ways to serve in your own communities. Just choose your keyword - "education," "environment," or whatever interests you - and type in your zip code to see what opportunities our partner organizations have in your area. 

Americans are putting their own country back on the right track, be a part of it. Serve.gov

 
Fast Lane  

 

 

Click June 2009 Chronicle

 

 

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TI Celebrates Shabbat and Holidays  
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the Union for Reform Judaism Movement blog

Stay informed read Weekly Briefing

 

News from JTA         News from Haaretz

URJ's Israel Resources Page         TI Israel Page 

 

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