Temple Israel Upcoming Events Kol Yisrael Available Online Don't Miss these Upcoming Events: Temple Israel Calendar Java & Jeans Saturday, February 4, 2012 at 10:00am Java and Jeans is an alternative Shabbat morning service that includes: learning and experimenting with Jewish prayer, and a lively and meaningful Torah discussion. Join us for everything you wanted to know about Jewish prayer but were afraid to ask. If you’ve ever felt like you wanted a deeper meaning behind the prayers, or if you are just looking for something different from the main sanctuary service then join us. Wear your jeans, come as you are and drink some coffee. This service is facilitated by Rabbi Noam Raucher. The Whole Megillah! Classes led by Cantor Elias Roochvarg Beginning Wednesday, February 8, 2012 Join us for classes in reading from the Megillah. Classes will take place on four Wednesday nights: February 8, 15, 22 and 29 after Minyan. We read it every year. Start to finish….from an actual Megillah (scroll). And it has its own trope (melody), used for no other text. But we need more folks to participate. To that end, I will be teaching this fun skill to all who wish to acquire it.  Call the Clergy Office 704-362-2796, or email me at eroochvarg@templeisraelnc.org to reserve your spot. TI Welcomes Scholar in Residence Rabbi Steven C. Wernick Saturday, February 11, 2012 at 9:30am Topic: The 21st Century Kehilla: Challenges and Opportunities” Rabbi Steven C. Wernick serves as the Chief Executive Officer and Executive Vice President of the United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism.  He was recently named one of Newsweek’s 50 Most Influential Rabbis in America and in 2010 was on The Forward’s 50 List of Influential Jewish Leaders.   TI Alternative Services TI Introduces Rock HaShabbat Save the Date! Friday, February 17, 2012 at 7:30pm A Contemporary Rock Service welcoming Shabbat  featuring the TI Band and singers:  Monty Bennett, Josh Good, Nancy Good, Gil Ezring, Peter Levinson, Jill Levinson & Stacey Schuler. For more information, please call 704-362-2796. Special Service Times Notice on 2/17/12 Shabbat Services, 5:30pm Shabbat Dinner, 6:15pm Rock HaShabbat, 7:30pm Children's Programs at Temple Israel Mini Minyan Saturday on February 4 10:00am-11:00am A Shabbat Experience for kindergarteners through second graders Join us for songs, prayers and stories. Open and free regardless of Jewish background or affiliation.   Torah Tots Come share in the Shabbat experience for families with young children. Our special guest will be Ms. Patty. After all the fun, join us for Kidd-ush, a healthy and bountiful snack. Upcoming Dates Fridays at 5:45pm: February 24, March 23 Saturdays at 10:00am: February 11 and March 10 See more upcoming events TI Youth Membership Form Now Online: Temple Israel Rabbi Ezring's Sermons Minyan Come join us for Minyan at the Temple. Evening Minyan times are at 7:30pm Monday through Thursday and 5:30pm on Saturday, Sunday at 5:30pm; Morning Minyans are on Thursday 7:30am; Sunday at 9:00am. Please participate in the mitzvah of daily prayer and help those who need to say Kaddish. See Highlights of Temple Israel Events on our Facebook page Be sure to become a fan to get weekly updates, see photos and much more! Temple Israel Kol Nidre Appeal http://www.templeisraelnc.com/temple_israel_payment_options.htm   Temple Israel welcomes your suggestions. To submit an idea, please click the box below. Search the Temple Israel site: Loading...