S'lichot Service
Sep
13

S'lichot Service

Join us for a musical S’lichot service on Saturday evening, September 13th, at 7pm. This year, Cantor Michael Kasper will be joined by three musical colleagues: Singer songwriter Eleanor Kaufman, Bassist Robert Bard, and violinist Ian Moore.

S’lichot translates to “forgiveness” and the service ushers in the upcoming Days of Awe that begins on Erev Rosh Hashanah. The music and poetry will be soulful, joyful, contemplative, and passionate. Help us all by making yourself part of this sacred tradition. 

Everyone is welcome!

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Rosh Chodesh - Visual Prayer: Hebrew Calligraphy
Aug
24

Rosh Chodesh - Visual Prayer: Hebrew Calligraphy

Visual Prayer: Hebrew Calligraphy

Explore the beauty of Hebrew letters. No prior knowledge or artistic skill is needed. Enjoy the reflective practice and benefits of forming letters in this engaging community event led by our expert instructor, Lisa Bennett.

Lisa Bennett is a graduate of the Drisha Scholar’s Circle, she holds a B.A. in Urban Studies from Barnard College and a B.A. in Midrash from the Jewish Theological Seminary. This makes her uniquely qualified to write Jewish urban myths. Lisa is in her 20th year of teaching Hebrew, Tanakh, and Talmud to high school students.

Everyone who identifies as a woman is welcome!

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Temple Game Day
Aug
18

Temple Game Day

Game Day at Temple Israel of Catskill

Mah jongg! Cards! Board games!

A catered lunch will be provided.

Please submit the names of all prearranged players at your table and brig your own equipment (mah jongg set, cards, board games)

There will be a basket raffle, 50/50, and door prizes

Please make donations of $25 per person payable to Temple Israel, preferably with one check per table. Donations due August 10th

Thank you for your support!

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Tisha B'Av Remembrance
Aug
3

Tisha B'Av Remembrance

Tisha B’Av Remembrance

“How lonely sits the city” Lamentations

Temple Israel of Catskill, Congregation Anshe Emeth of Hudson, and The Chatham Synagogue-Netivot Torah will hold a special joint service.

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First Friday Family Shabbat
Aug
1

First Friday Family Shabbat

Join us for a potluck Shabbat dinner where warmth and community come together.

Please bring a vegetarian dish to share as we celebrate together

We kindly ask for no eggplant dishes.

Everyone is welcome!

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Emergency Scene & CPR/AED Training - Registration Requested
Jun
29

Emergency Scene & CPR/AED Training - Registration Requested

Presented by the Woodstock Fire & Rescue Department

Following a recommendation from Evan Holland, a member of Temple Israel of Catskill and the Woodstock Fire & Rescue Department (WFD), we have purchased an Automated External Defibrillator (AED).

This portable medical device will hang in the Temple Israel entry foyer and be immediately available to help someone having sudden cardiac arrest—before our Greene County paramedics, EMTs, or other medical technicians are on the scene.

Gina Gifford, the WFD EMT, will lead a 2-hour American Red Cross training session, with assistance from Temple Israel members Dr. Arnie Goran and Evan Holland, to teach congregants:

  • How to perform cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR)

  • How to use the AED to restore a normal heartbeat

  • Assessing an emergency scene

  • Tips in contracting 911

Lunch will be provided and there will be ample time for Q&A. Please email House@templeisraelofcatskill.org to register for this event so that we know how many will be there for lunch.

There is no charge for this training session; however, donations are appreciated to support the WFD and to offset the purchase of the AED. 

Donate to the WFD here

Donate to the Temple here

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Rosh Chodesh
Jun
26

Rosh Chodesh

"Artsy ladies show'n tell"

Painting, poem, or prop what will you share to kick off Tammuz?

Please bring a painting, poem or prop to share

Everyone Identifying as a Woman is welcome!!

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