Friday Night Lights
06/05/2023 02:04:05 PM
Jun5
"More than Jews have kept Shabbat, Shabbat has kept the Jews."
-Achad Ha’am
I have always appreciated a quote that makes me stop and think. This one was the theme of a recent “Shabbat Across America” we participated in...Read more...
New Leadership Program takes teens on a Jewish journey
05/22/2023 02:59:00 AM
May22
There’s a well-worn joke that every Rabbi knows. A bunch of Rabbis are sitting around, talking about how they each have mice in their synagogues. “I called an exterminator but it didn’t do a thing,” said one. “I bought a big wheel of cheese and tried to lure them out, but it just...Read more...
STLRCA PASSOVER APPEAL
03/30/2023 02:09:48 PM
Mar30
On behalf of the entire STLRCA, best wishes for a Sweet Passover and thank you for your continued generosity.Read more...
PASSOVER TRADITIONS FROM TWO TI MEMBER FAMILIES
03/29/2023 02:07:12 PM
Mar29
Rachel Delston and family Last year, our son Charlie added Ukrainian colors -- a lemon (bitter) and blueberries (sweet) -- to our Seder plate to represent the bitterness we ...Read more...
PASSOVER: WHEN DOES IS BEGIN AND END, WHAT CAN I EAT & WHO MAKES THE RULES?
03/27/2023 02:05:52 PM
Mar27
Passover is just around the corner, which means for many of us, we find ourselves preparing to ask the 4 Questions: when does it begin, when does it end, what can I eat, and who makes the rules?Read more...
MEET MAYA, TI'S YOUTH ENGAGEMENT COORDINATOR!
03/15/2023 02:03:45 PM
Mar15
"Hi, I’m Maya Poger, and I lead Temple Israel's Youth Group events and programs..."Read more...
SEEKING TEACHERS FOR THE SPRING SEMESTER OF TI'S RELIGIOUS & HEBREW SCHOOL
01/03/2023 02:02:01 PM
Jan3
"Looking forward to an awesome second semester at TIRS!" By Sidni WeglarzRead more...
THIS YEAR IN JERUSALEM!
12/20/2022 01:58:33 PM
Dec20
"Late Sunday night, Rabbi Michael and I returned from a trip to Israel with 20 congregants from our TI community, somehow simultaneously exhausted and invigorated, glad to be home with our family but already missing a truly unforgettable experience." -Rabbi Amy FederRead more...
ANNUAL PRESIDENT'S ADDRESS TO THE CONGREGATION - 2022
12/19/2022 01:52:01 PM
Dec19
2022 in Review: From the 136th Annual Meeting & Annual Report By Louise LososRead more...
DECC EDUCATORS AMONG THOSE IN ATTENDANCE AT THE PARADIGM PROJECT POP-UP CONFERENCE IN AUGUST
12/14/2022 01:48:48 PM
Dec14
In my work as the DECC director, I spend a lot of time both observing the children in our program and the play they’re doing. It’s really inspirational watching our DECC teachers engage our children and figure out how they learn best...Read more...
UPCOMING ISRAELI HOLIDAYS AND "JAMMING" WITH GUY DOBRIN
10/31/2022 01:46:31 PM
Oct31
"I participated in an event called "Jam O' Cracy” (jam & democracy), a fun activity for teens to go see bands play songs related to these subjects...On the 8th of November, I hope to recreate this experience here in St. Louis..." -Guy Dobrin, ShinshinRead more...
WATCHING YOM KIPPUR SERVICES FROM MY DAD'S GRAVESITE
10/26/2022 01:43:55 PM
Oct26
"Though I've been going to memorial services with my mom for as long as I can remember...there was nothing like being next to the loved one for whom you're remembering. We were the only two people in the entire cemetery that day; it was an experience that I’m sure my mom and I will never forget." -Jeffrey SternRead more...
A MESSAGE FROM TI'S RABBIS: TODAY'S TRAGEDY AT A ST. LOUIS CITY HIGH SCHOOL
10/24/2022 01:42:45 PM
Oct24
To our dearest Temple Israel and Education Center community, Our hearts are broken at the news of today’s school shooting at the St. Louis City Central Visual and ...Read more...
YOM KIPPUR IS OUR DAY TO RECONCILE
09/28/2022 01:40:44 PM
Sep28
"The point [of sharing my story] is not praising or shaming the IDF, it is not political at all. But, to help ensure that we keep our end of the promise..." -Guy DobrinRead more...
OWEN LEVINE CHOOSES TEMPLE ISRAEL AS THE BENEFICIARY OF HIS EAGLE SCOUT PROJECT
09/13/2022 01:39:21 PM
Sep13
Owen Levine, son of Greg & Aly Levine, has grown up at Temple Israel and has a deep connection to the Religious School, through which he most recently became a Confirmand ...Read more...
A 4-PART BLOG SERIES ABOUT LIFE IN ISRAEL
08/19/2022 01:37:18 PM
Aug19
Week #3 by Josh ScharffRead more...
A 4-PART BLOG SERIES ABOUT LIFE IN ISRAEL
08/11/2022 01:35:26 PM
Aug11
Week #2 by Josh ScharffRead more...
A 4-PART BLOG SERIES ABOUT LIFE IN ISRAEL
08/03/2022 01:33:59 PM
Aug3
Week #1 by Josh ScharffRead more...
L'DOR V'DOR
07/18/2022 01:32:54 PM
Jul18
"As I’m preparing to take on this new and exciting role as Temple Israel’s director of Religious & Hebrew School, I find myself reflecting upon the Jewish experiences and connection my family has to this place..." -Sidni WeglarzRead more...
WHOLE FOOD IS MEDICINE
05/30/2022 01:31:29 PM
May30
Whole Food Is Medicine, by Dateline Advertiser and registered dietitian nutritionist, Amy Knoblock-HahnRead more...
IMPORTANT UPDATE ON TI'S EDISON RETREAT CENTER
05/11/2022 01:29:55 PM
May11
"As President of the Board of Trustees, I am pleased to inform you that on Tuesday, May 10, we finalized the sale of the Edison Retreat Center..." -Louise Losos, PresidentRead more...
THE "YOMS" ISRAELI HOLIDAYS CHECKLIST
04/20/2022 01:27:33 PM
Apr20
Interested in learning more about "the Yoms?" Check out our holiday checklist!Read more...
WE'RE HERE FOR YOU IF YOU'RE IN MOURNING THIS PASSOVER
04/12/2022 01:26:44 PM
Apr12
"...this Passover, and perhaps every Passover, is a time when we look around the table and can’t help but notice the empty chairs." -Rabbi AmyRead more...
MASK-OPTIONAL POLICY
03/18/2022 01:25:59 PM
Mar18
TI’s mask-optional policy takes effect on Monday, April 4.Read more...
MEET LESLEY GOLDENBERG, TI'S NEW DIRECTOR OF FAMILY EDUCATION
02/28/2022 01:24:08 PM
Feb28
The quote that I perpetually internalize, and that continues to redefine itself in my professional life, is found in Pirkei Avot, "The Teachings of our Fathers." Ben Zoma says, "Who is wise? One who learns from every person...” -Lesley GoldenbergRead more...
SARAH RUMFELT'S ESSAY FOR THE PESSIN AWARD
02/22/2022 01:23:27 PM
Feb22
Temple Israel member Sarah Rumfelt has recently been awarded the Stuart I. Pessin grant for her dedication to Jewish leadership. We are so proud of Sarah, and of the beautiful essay she wrote when applying for this award.
Essay question: Given that many students share common experiences, what sets you apart and is unique about your interests and passions?
Sarah's response: In the Jewish...Read more...
IMPORTANT MESSAGE ABOUT SECURITY AND SAFETY AT TEMPLE ISRAEL
01/17/2022 01:22:48 PM
Jan17
This past Shabbat, we were relieved when the hostage situation at Congregation Beth Israel in Colleyville, Texas ended with the Rabbi and congregants leaving their synagogue physically unharmed. Rabbi Charlie Cytron-Walker, a classmate and friend of Rabbi Amy and Rabbi Michael, modeled remarkable bravery and calm. Yet, this incident was a reminder that hate, violence, and intolerance of any kind are antithetical to our beliefs as Jews,...Read more...
ANNOUNCEMENT OF LESLIE WOLF’S RETIREMENT
12/21/2021 01:21:29 PM
Dec21
Leslie Wolf has served Temple Israel as the Director of Family Education for 13 years, and is officially retiring from her role at the end of this 2021.Read more...
FROM RABBI AMY
12/21/2021 01:19:51 PM
Dec21
A Message about Leslie Wolf's Retirement, and Incoming Director, Lesley GoldenbergRead more...
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