"Reporting a War in Your Own Country: Israeli Resilience During Dark Days" with Journalist Jessica Steinberg
Sponsored by Rob Rosen & Dale Atkins-Rosen
Monday, May 20 at 7:00 pm
Journalist Jessica Steinberg reports for The Times of Israel. She will join us at Temple Sholom to discuss her pivot to hard news coverage of the hostages taken captive to Gaza during the Hamas terrorist attacks of October 7, speaking to their families, those who have been released, covering their stories in articles and the Daily Briefing podcasts.
Pre-registration is required here.
Kavana Meditation Album
As we head into our season of hope and liberation with Passover, our Cantorial Soloists Mikhal Weiner and Ella Joy Meir offer sacred music to our community that they gift to us so we might connect to our unique divine spark. Click here to listen to the album.
Sisterhood Annual Lag B'Omer Trip
Thursday, May 9 (Meet at 8:30 am at First Church of Christ)
Sisterhood's annual event is back! Enjoy a docent-led tour of the Chagall stained-glass windows at Union Church in Tarrytown, followed by lunch in Hyde Park and then a tour of Franklin D. Roosevelt's home. On the way, Marty Flashner will enlighten the group about FDR’s controversial relationship with the Jews. The cost to participate is $50 for Sisterhood members and $55 for guests (friends welcome). Checks should be made payable to Sisterhood with "May 9 Trip" in the memo and mailed to Temple Sholom. Click here to RSVP.
Ways to Support Israel
Many of you have asked for suggestions of ways to provide concrete assistance to Israel. We have compiled a list (in progress) of trusted organizations that are providing support through various outlets. Click here to view the list. If you have a specific inquiry on how to get involved, please be in touch with Rabbi Mitch at rabbimitch@templesholom.com or 203-542-7150.
