The Temple Israel Retirees Group meets each week for lunch and an entertaining program. From 100 to 150 older members and guests come together for a short d'var Torah delivered by our Temple Rabbis, a terrific luncheon and then settle back for a program, such as music, book reviews, Bingo or informational sessions. Early arrivals participate in 30 minutes of age- appropriate chair exercises. On the third Monday of each month, join us in the Peltason Library for a lively discussion of a book of Jewish significance. Contemporary works of fiction and non-fiction are selected in advance by the group.
Newcomers are welcome any time.
This program was created especially for newly married couples to explore such topics as communication, priority setting, balancing family, careers and finances, and creating a Jewish home and traditions. Over four evenings, couples explore these and other newly-wed issues with our Rabbis and other community specialists. A four-week series of programs for couples expecting their first baby helps to explore Jewish values of birthing and parenting, creating Jewish traditions, facing decisions concerning Brit Milah , baby namings and other Jewish customs and traditions. Led by our Rabbis, a Reform Mohel and a Registered Nurse - all doting parents themselves. Israel offers periodic grief support groups.