Our Music Groups
We have many opportunities to participate in as you like, in our rich variety of musical programs. Find one that fits your needs and check out video clips for inspiration.
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Hallel B'Shir
The Temple Israel Adult Choir, Hallel B'Shir is proud to support the community in prayer. Our name, Hallel B’Shir, meaning Praise in Song, exemplifies our goal to elevate the worship experience of our congregation and enhance the spirituality within our services. The members of Hallel B’Shir are all volunteer singers who enjoy connecting with each other and with their fellow congregants in song.
Hallel B’Shir rehearses weekly on Tuesday evenings from 7:30 to 9:30 PM. We delight in each other’s company and in the skilled direction of Eddie Pleasant, our Choir Director. Rabbi/Cantor Sklar and Cantor Hayley Kobilinsky and our musicality is enhanced by the expert accompaniment of Dina Pruzhansky. If you love to sing, please join us!
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Shma Na Na, The Band
Temple Israel's band since 2004, Sh'ma Na Na, joins to musically enhance services and other CJL programs or special events. Click for more about our talented band, Sh'ma Na Na.
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THE TEMPLE ISRAEL GLEE CLUB
The Glee Club is Temple Israel's youth choir who often adds their lovely voices to our multi-generational services.
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SELAH
Our teen choir, Selah, expands on the Glee Club's repertoire and often participates in our multi-generational services as well.
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"POP-UP" CHOIRS
Temple Israel's talent and participation allows us to provide additional short-term choral experiences like The Brotherhood Choir, Kol Isha, The Sisterhood Choir, The Shofar Choir, etc.
Thu, March 13 2025
13 Adar 5785
Temple israel Happenings
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Thursday ,
MarMarch 20 , 2025Brotherhood Lecture: Passover, God's Gift to Humankind
Thursday, Mar 20th 7:30pm to 9:00pm
Join Temple member Alejandro Goday as he tells of the events of the Jewish community in Chile during the military coup of September 11, 1973. He will also relate his personal journey to Judaism. -
Saturday ,
MarMarch 22 , 2025Sisterhood Spring Fling Dance
Motzei Shabbat, Mar 22nd 7:30pm to 11:00pm
Put on your dancing shoes and join Sisterhood at Temple Israel for our Spring Fling Dance. Back by popular demand, DJ Steve will have you on the dance floor all night. Light fare, cash bar, dessert and Silent Auction will be provided. Bring your friends to this amazing event! -
Sunday ,
MarMarch 30 , 2025Brotherhood Breakfast: Speaker Dana Levenberg
Sunday, Mar 30th 10:00am to 11:30am
Whether as a community leader, the Town Supervisor of Ossining or, since January 2023, representing Assembly District 95 in Albany, Assemblywoman, Dana Levenberg has worked to make a difference for us all. -
Sunday ,
MarMarch 30 , 2025A Spinning Good Time on the Hudson - Offsite
Sunday, Mar 30th 12:00pm to 2:30pm
Come spend the afternoon lunching, climbing, tagging and gaming! Our first family fundraising event for Temple Israel. All families and friends of families are welcome!
Events
Today's Calendar
Taanit Esther |
Erev Purim |
: 5:30pm |
: 6:00pm |
: 8:00pm |
Friday Night
: 7:00pm |
: 8:00pm |
Shabbat Day
: 9:30am |
Upcoming Programs & Events
Mar 13 |
Mar 13 |
Mar 13 |
Mar 14 |
Mar 16 |
This week's Torah portion is Parashat Ki Tisa
Shabbat, Mar 15 |
Taanit Esther & Erev Purim
Thursday, Mar 13 |