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DELAYED OPENING - SATURDAY DECEMBER 17

12/16/2016 07:01:08 PM

Dec16

Due to the forecast of inclement weather for Saturday morning December 17, please be advised of the following changes to the Temple Avodat Shalom schedule:

  9:15 AM        Torah Study class is cancelled.   10:30 AM        The 5th-6th grade Shabbaton and luncheon are postponed.        ...Read more...

Social Action and Advocacy Meeting (Wednesday November 30 7 PM)

11/28/2016 12:54:14 AM

Nov28

Some members have approached me asking what our "Social Action and Advocacy" meeting will include this Wednesday night.  We will begin with a short d'var Torah, linking our work, efforts and interest with traditional Jewish values.  Our next segment will focus on listening to one another's stories.  Following on the recent Presidential election, some congregants have expressed an interest in becoming more active in matters...Read more...

Congregational Mission to Israel Information Meeting

11/04/2016 03:25:03 PM

Nov4

I hope that you will join us this Sunday afternoon, November 6, at 4:30 pm for a special meeting with David Magen of ARZA World who will be available to answer your questions regarding our upcoming mission to Israel, June 24-July 2, 2017.  We have a fantastic and reasonably priced mission planned and we hope to engage as many of our congregants as possible.  Of course - family members and friends who may not be members of Temple...Read more...

Searching for a Part-Time Cantor

10/21/2016 05:06:51 PM

Oct21

Dear Temple Avodat Shalom Members,

We want to wish you a shana tova u'metuka (a good and sweet year ahead).  We are deeply appreciative of Cantor Josephson's presence on the bimah, leading us in song during the High Holy Days.  As you know, Student Cantor Sarah Grabiner's recuperation from illness has precluded her from returning to Temple Avodat Shalom for 2016-17 as planned.  

For the...Read more...

Shabbat Shalom from Rabbi Paul

10/21/2016 02:17:54 PM

Oct21

Welcome to Temple Avodat Shalom's new website, with gratitude to all who worked tirelessly on this wonderful project including Steve Berman, Russell Sagerman, Howard Adler, Joel Rosenblatt, and Audrey Rosenblatt. We are grateful to JVillage for their exceptional support, professionalism and guidance in bringing our new website into fruition. This weekend, we join together in a host of different celebrations. We begin with Shabbat Chol...Read more...

The Countercultural Counterpunch (Yom Kippur Sermon 5777)

10/13/2016 02:21:44 AM

Oct13

On October 2, after sixty-seven years behind the microphone, legendary Dodgers broadcaster Vin Scully retired.  "Filled with thanksgiving," Scully attributed his success and longevity to one thing and one thing only -- God's grace.  And in a special interview, he added:
 
I'd truly like to be remembered as a good guy, a good husband, a good grandfather.  A good sportscaster?  That'll be disappearing...Read more...

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