February 2020
Pre-Oneg
Come early, before the Shabbat service, and enjoy a wine & cheese Pre-oneg sponsored by the Temple Women's Association.
Find out more »Kabbalat Shabbat Service
At The Temple-Tifereth Israel we create sacred time and space, allowing us to set aside daily concerns, experience a sense of community, and reflect on the meaning of our lives. It is where we worship, where we learn, and where we find ways to put Jewish values into practice. It is a place to celebrate with one another in times of joy and find spiritual guidance and emotional support in times of sadness and personal need. The Temple enables us…
Find out more »Inclusion TGIS Service
Join us for this special Shabbat as we worship together and recognize Jewish Disability Awareness & Inclusion Month. Led by Rabbi Schlein and Rob Ross, this service will include sign language interpreting by congregant Karen Schiller, Large Print and Braille siddurs, and the service's music and readings projected on a large screen. Wheelchairs are always available in our lobby and our building and bimahs are accessible. It is our hope that this special Inclusion Shabbat will enable all persons to…
Find out more »Torah Study
Shabbat morning Torah study discussion led by Rabbi Klein This year's topic: PARSHA AND POETRY This year we return to a study of the Torah Portion of the week. There are 54 Torah portions in the Humash (the Torah, The Five Books of Moses, The Pentateuch), one for each week of the year. The Torah as a whole features a wide variety of genres: story, law, ritual, genealogy, poetry, instruction, lament and more. In addition, there are several master themes…
Find out more »Adult Learning weekly series with Rabbi Cohen
Judaism, Reform, and Modern America: A Study of History, Jewish Text, Practice, and the Reform Movement We will meet in the Hartzmark Center on Saturday afternoons from 3:20 pm to 5:00 pm, beginning September 7 and concluding May 2, 2020. (Please check the calendar - we will take some Saturdays off.) We will examine foundational Jewish notions of time, calendar, ritual, and Jewish values as they are anchored in biblical and rabbinic texts. We will also consider the implications of…
Find out more »Havdalah and Conversation
Led by Rabbi Cohen, this evening geared to adults and open to all, will feature learning and discussion, hors d'oeuvres, and music with Rob Ross and Maggie Wise. Enjoy this opportunity to socialize with other congregants for a beautiful communal experience. RSVPs appreciated by emailing Reservations@ttti.org, or by calling The Temple Reservations Line at 216-831-3233, ext. 162.
Find out more »Art Talk
Join us as our Temple congregants tell their wedding stories while we look at their Ketubot in the exhibit Ketubot From Temple Congregants. Please bring your Ketubah to share as well!
Find out more »Kabbalat Shabbat Service
At The Temple-Tifereth Israel we create sacred time and space, allowing us to set aside daily concerns, experience a sense of community, and reflect on the meaning of our lives. It is where we worship, where we learn, and where we find ways to put Jewish values into practice. It is a place to celebrate with one another in times of joy and find spiritual guidance and emotional support in times of sadness and personal need. The Temple enables us…
Find out more »Torah Study
Shabbat morning Torah study discussion led by Rabbi Klein This year's topic: PARSHA AND POETRY This year we return to a study of the Torah Portion of the week. There are 54 Torah portions in the Humash (the Torah, The Five Books of Moses, The Pentateuch), one for each week of the year. The Torah as a whole features a wide variety of genres: story, law, ritual, genealogy, poetry, instruction, lament and more. In addition, there are several master themes…
Find out more »Adult Learning weekly series with Rabbi Cohen
Judaism, Reform, and Modern America: A Study of History, Jewish Text, Practice, and the Reform Movement We will meet in the Hartzmark Center on Saturday afternoons from 3:20 pm to 5:00 pm, beginning September 7 and concluding May 2, 2020. (Please check the calendar - we will take some Saturdays off.) We will examine foundational Jewish notions of time, calendar, ritual, and Jewish values as they are anchored in biblical and rabbinic texts. We will also consider the implications of…
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Please join the congregation in celebrating the Bar Mitzvah of Andrew Dery!
Find out more »March 2020
Club 4-5 (4th-5th grades): Hands on Pottery at The Temple
Join Club 4-5 for an afternoon of creative and artistic fun, painting a pottery piece of your choosing. Cost is $20 and includes lunch. To sign up and pay for this event, click HERE .
Find out more »TWA Rita Lurie Purim Luncheon
Save the date - details to come. If you have any questions or would like to get involved, please email membership co-chairs Janice Bilchik at jbilchik@aol.com, or Sharon Priesand at priesandsharon@gmail.com.
Find out more »Chai Lifers program: African Artists Exhibition at the Cleveland Museum of Art (NAT)
Details to come....
Find out more »Kabbalat Shabbat Service
At The Temple-Tifereth Israel we create sacred time and space, allowing us to set aside daily concerns, experience a sense of community, and reflect on the meaning of our lives. It is where we worship, where we learn, and where we find ways to put Jewish values into practice. It is a place to celebrate with one another in times of joy and find spiritual guidance and emotional support in times of sadness and personal need. The Temple enables us…
Find out more »Torah Study
Shabbat morning Torah study discussion led by Rabbi Klein This year's topic: PARSHA AND POETRY This year we return to a study of the Torah Portion of the week. There are 54 Torah portions in the Humash (the Torah, The Five Books of Moses, The Pentateuch), one for each week of the year. The Torah as a whole features a wide variety of genres: story, law, ritual, genealogy, poetry, instruction, lament and more. In addition, there are several master themes…
Find out more »Adult Learning weekly series with Rabbi Cohen
Judaism, Reform, and Modern America: A Study of History, Jewish Text, Practice, and the Reform Movement We will meet in the Hartzmark Center on Saturday afternoons from 3:20 pm to 5:00 pm, beginning September 7 and concluding May 2, 2020. (Please check the calendar - we will take some Saturdays off.) We will examine foundational Jewish notions of time, calendar, ritual, and Jewish values as they are anchored in biblical and rabbinic texts. We will also consider the implications of…
Find out more »Rock My Megillah
Join us for a Megillah reading at 10:30 am, followed by the Purim Carnival's games and fun at 11:30 am.
Find out more »Purim Carnival presented by Temple Family Connections
Join us for a Megillah reading at 10:30 am followed by the Purim Carnival's games and fun at 11:30 am. Games for kids ages 9+. Parents must accompany their children throughout the carnival! Many volunteers are needed. To volunteer, email tttifamilies@gmail.com. ATTENTION BAKERS & DESSERT LOVERS: We need your donations to make the Hamentashen Walk a success. Two free prize tickets will be given for every donation. Please divide your donations into prize-size packages and bring on Sunday morning, March…
Find out more »Kesher Purim: Honoring & Connecting with Senior Temple Members
If you are seeking a wonderful individual or family experience, please join us to help pack and deliver Purim (Mishloach Manot) bags to our senior Temple members who don't regularly get out and about. Each volunteer or family may deliver 2 or 3 bags filled with holiday goodies and beautiful Purim cards (courtesy of Ganon Gil children). We ask that you provide both transportation and smiles for this heartwarming experience. If you would like to volunteer for this event, or…
Find out more »Kesher & Kids: Purim
Are you looking for a meaningful way to connect at Temple? Following Rock My Megillah and the Purim Carnival, join Kesher & Kids for an awesome opportunity to connect with our home-bound Temple seniors. We are seeking student and parent pairs to serve as delegates for The Temple's warm and welcoming outreach, personally delivering one Temple-provided bag filled with goodies to a senior. We encourage you to stay and chat with them for a short time and make a new…
Find out more »Kabbalat Shabbat Service
At The Temple-Tifereth Israel we create sacred time and space, allowing us to set aside daily concerns, experience a sense of community, and reflect on the meaning of our lives. It is where we worship, where we learn, and where we find ways to put Jewish values into practice. It is a place to celebrate with one another in times of joy and find spiritual guidance and emotional support in times of sadness and personal need. The Temple enables us…
Find out more »TGIS – Thank God It’s Shabbat
TGIS is a casual family-friendly service (for ages 5 to 95) that will have you singing, praying, and enjoying Shabbat with friends old and new!
Find out more »Torah Study
Shabbat morning Torah study discussion led by Rabbi Klein This year's topic: PARSHA AND POETRY This year we return to a study of the Torah Portion of the week. There are 54 Torah portions in the Humash (the Torah, The Five Books of Moses, The Pentateuch), one for each week of the year. The Torah as a whole features a wide variety of genres: story, law, ritual, genealogy, poetry, instruction, lament and more. In addition, there are several master themes…
Find out more »Adult Learning weekly series with Rabbi Cohen
Judaism, Reform, and Modern America: A Study of History, Jewish Text, Practice, and the Reform Movement We will meet in the Hartzmark Center on Saturday afternoons from 3:20 pm to 5:00 pm, beginning September 7 and concluding May 2, 2020. (Please check the calendar - we will take some Saturdays off.) We will examine foundational Jewish notions of time, calendar, ritual, and Jewish values as they are anchored in biblical and rabbinic texts. We will also consider the implications of…
Find out more »Shabbat Service
Please join the congregation in celebrating the Bat Mitzvah of Sophia Makofsky!
Find out more »Literary Book Club Discussion: “The Color of Love: A Story of a Mixed-Race Jewish Girl”
Jeremy Sosin will review The Color of Love: A Story of a Mixed-Race Jewish Girl by Marra B. Gad. Bring your friends! The temple will provide beverages and dessert. Contact Andrea Davidson, librarian, at 216-455-1724 for information. The monthly book discussion is generously sponsored by the Debra Jacobs Book Discussion Fund.
Find out more »Kabbalat Shabbat Service
At The Temple-Tifereth Israel we create sacred time and space, allowing us to set aside daily concerns, experience a sense of community, and reflect on the meaning of our lives. It is where we worship, where we learn, and where we find ways to put Jewish values into practice. It is a place to celebrate with one another in times of joy and find spiritual guidance and emotional support in times of sadness and personal need. The Temple enables us…
Find out more »Torah Study
Shabbat morning Torah study discussion led by Rabbi Klein This year's topic: PARSHA AND POETRY This year we return to a study of the Torah Portion of the week. There are 54 Torah portions in the Humash (the Torah, The Five Books of Moses, The Pentateuch), one for each week of the year. The Torah as a whole features a wide variety of genres: story, law, ritual, genealogy, poetry, instruction, lament and more. In addition, there are several master themes…
Find out more »NO Adult Learning with Rabbi Cohen
Judaism, Reform, and Modern America: A Study of History, Jewish Text, Practice, and the Reform Movement We will meet in the Hartzmark Center on Saturday afternoons from 3:20 pm to 5:05 pm, beginning September 7 and concluding May 2, 2020. (Please check the calendar - we will take some Saturdays off.) We look forward to learning with you!
Find out more »Havdalah and Conversation led by Rabbi Cohen
One Saturday a month at 5:30 pm. Join Rabbi Jonathan Cohen and others for a wonderful conclusion to Shabbat, featuring singing, conversation, and community. This evening, geared to adults and open to all, will feature learning and discussion, hos d'oeuvres, and music. Enjoy this opportunity to socialize with other congregants for a beautiful communal experience.
Find out more »“How To Live: Insights from Prophets, Philosophers, Poets, Physicians, and Coaches”
A 3-part series led by Rabbi Klein From time immemorial people have been pondering questions like: What makes life worth living? What should I strive for? What do I really need? What are my primary obligations? How do I judge between my individual needs and those of my family and community? What role does religion play in a life worth living? In these sessions we will explore important attempts to answer these questions. Biblical prophets: Micah on "what the Lord…
Find out more »Kabbalat Shabbat Service
At The Temple-Tifereth Israel we create sacred time and space, allowing us to set aside daily concerns, experience a sense of community, and reflect on the meaning of our lives. It is where we worship, where we learn, and where we find ways to put Jewish values into practice. It is a place to celebrate with one another in times of joy and find spiritual guidance and emotional support in times of sadness and personal need. The Temple enables us…
Find out more »Torah Study
Shabbat morning Torah study discussion led by Rabbi Klein This year's topic: PARSHA AND POETRY This year we return to a study of the Torah Portion of the week. There are 54 Torah portions in the Humash (the Torah, The Five Books of Moses, The Pentateuch), one for each week of the year. The Torah as a whole features a wide variety of genres: story, law, ritual, genealogy, poetry, instruction, lament and more. In addition, there are several master themes…
Find out more »NO Adult Learning with Rabbi Cohen
Judaism, Reform, and Modern America: A Study of History, Jewish Text, Practice, and the Reform Movement We will meet in the Hartzmark Center on Saturday afternoons from 3:20 pm to 5:05 pm, beginning September 7 and concluding May 2, 2020. (Please check the calendar - we will take some Saturdays off.) We look forward to learning with you!
Find out more »“How To Live: Insights from Prophets, Philosophers, Poets, Physicians, and Coaches”
A 3-part series led by Rabbi Klein From time immemorial people have been pondering questions like: What makes life worth living? What should I strive for? What do I really need? What are my primary obligations? How do I judge between my individual needs and those of my family and community? What role does religion play in a life worth living? In these sessions we will explore important attempts to answer these questions. Biblical prophets: Micah on "what the Lord…
Find out more »April 2020
Kabbalat Shabbat Service
At The Temple-Tifereth Israel we create sacred time and space, allowing us to set aside daily concerns, experience a sense of community, and reflect on the meaning of our lives. It is where we worship, where we learn, and where we find ways to put Jewish values into practice. It is a place to celebrate with one another in times of joy and find spiritual guidance and emotional support in times of sadness and personal need. The Temple enables us…
Find out more »Torah Study
Shabbat morning Torah study discussion led by Rabbi Klein This year's topic: PARSHA AND POETRY This year we return to a study of the Torah Portion of the week. There are 54 Torah portions in the Humash (the Torah, The Five Books of Moses, The Pentateuch), one for each week of the year. The Torah as a whole features a wide variety of genres: story, law, ritual, genealogy, poetry, instruction, lament and more. In addition, there are several master themes…
Find out more »Shabbat Service
Please join the congregation in celebrating the Bar Mitzvah of Sammy Fletcher!
Find out more »Adult Learning weekly series with Rabbi Cohen
Judaism, Reform, and Modern America: A Study of History, Jewish Text, Practice, and the Reform Movement We will meet in the Hartzmark Center on Saturday afternoons from 3:20 pm to 5:00 pm, beginning September 7 and concluding May 2, 2020. (Please check the calendar - we will take some Saturdays off.) We will examine foundational Jewish notions of time, calendar, ritual, and Jewish values as they are anchored in biblical and rabbinic texts. We will also consider the implications of…
Find out more »Shabbat Service
Please join the congregation in celebrating the Bat Mitzvah of Sophie Schechterman!
Find out more »“How To Live: Insights from Prophets, Philosophers, Poets, Physicians, and Coaches”
A 3-part series led by Rabbi Klein From time immemorial people have been pondering questions like: What makes life worth living? What should I strive for? What do I really need? What are my primary obligations? How do I judge between my individual needs and those of my family and community? What role does religion play in a life worth living? In these sessions we will explore important attempts to answer these questions. Biblical prophets: Micah on "what the Lord…
Find out more »678 TYG (6th-8th grades): Pre-Passover Pizza & Donut Making
Save the date - more information to come. To easily sign up & pay for this event, click HERE . We are looking for parents to drive kids from The Temple to events. If interested, or for questions, contact Jamie Collins, Director of Youth Engagement, at jcollins@ttti.org.
Find out more »Kabbalat Shabbat Service
At The Temple-Tifereth Israel we create sacred time and space, allowing us to set aside daily concerns, experience a sense of community, and reflect on the meaning of our lives. It is where we worship, where we learn, and where we find ways to put Jewish values into practice. It is a place to celebrate with one another in times of joy and find spiritual guidance and emotional support in times of sadness and personal need. The Temple enables us…
Find out more »Torah Study
Shabbat morning Torah study discussion led by Rabbi Klein This year's topic: PARSHA AND POETRY This year we return to a study of the Torah Portion of the week. There are 54 Torah portions in the Humash (the Torah, The Five Books of Moses, The Pentateuch), one for each week of the year. The Torah as a whole features a wide variety of genres: story, law, ritual, genealogy, poetry, instruction, lament and more. In addition, there are several master themes…
Find out more »NO Adult Learning with Rabbi Cohen
Judaism, Reform, and Modern America: A Study of History, Jewish Text, Practice, and the Reform Movement We will meet in the Hartzmark Center on Saturday afternoons from 3:20 pm to 5:05 pm, beginning September 7 and concluding May 2, 2020. (Please check the calendar - we will take some Saturdays off.) We look forward to learning with you!
Find out more »Kabbalat Shabbat Service
At The Temple-Tifereth Israel we create sacred time and space, allowing us to set aside daily concerns, experience a sense of community, and reflect on the meaning of our lives. It is where we worship, where we learn, and where we find ways to put Jewish values into practice. It is a place to celebrate with one another in times of joy and find spiritual guidance and emotional support in times of sadness and personal need. The Temple enables us…
Find out more »Torah Study
Shabbat morning Torah study discussion led by Rabbi Klein This year's topic: PARSHA AND POETRY This year we return to a study of the Torah Portion of the week. There are 54 Torah portions in the Humash (the Torah, The Five Books of Moses, The Pentateuch), one for each week of the year. The Torah as a whole features a wide variety of genres: story, law, ritual, genealogy, poetry, instruction, lament and more. In addition, there are several master themes…
Find out more »TWA Annual Retreat
Save the date - details to follow in the March Temple Times. If you have any questions or would like to get involved, please email membership co-chairs Janice Bilchik at jbilchik@aol.com, or Sharon Priesand at priesandsharon@gmail.com.
Find out more »Adult Learning weekly series with Rabbi Cohen
Judaism, Reform, and Modern America: A Study of History, Jewish Text, Practice, and the Reform Movement We will meet in the Hartzmark Center on Saturday afternoons from 3:20 pm to 5:00 pm, beginning September 7 and concluding May 2, 2020. (Please check the calendar - we will take some Saturdays off.) We will examine foundational Jewish notions of time, calendar, ritual, and Jewish values as they are anchored in biblical and rabbinic texts. We will also consider the implications of…
Find out more »Havdalah and Conversation led by Rabbi Cohen
One Saturday a month at 5:30 pm. Join Rabbi Jonathan Cohen and others for a wonderful conclusion to Shabbat, featuring singing, conversation, and community. This evening, geared to adults and open to all, will feature learning and discussion, hos d'oeuvres, and music. Enjoy this opportunity to socialize with other congregants for a beautiful communal experience.
Find out more »