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Our Values
Temple israel Values
OUR VISION
To support the spiritual and religious journey of our congregants and provide the foundation for building a better world through teaching and living our Jewish values.
OUR MISSION
- Provide an inclusive, warm and welcoming community.
- Strengthen the connections of our congregants with Judaism in order to live more meaningful and purposeful lives.
- Promote a sense of peace and unity within our community and beyond through acts of loving kindness and social justice.
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CONNECTIONS
Temple Israel strengthens the connections of our congregants with the higher purposes of Judaism, our sacred celebrations, the study of Torah, and Jewish learning. It fosters connections to those within our Temple community, outside of our Temple community, and to the memories of those who have come before us.
COMMUNITY
Temple Israel provides an inclusive, warm and welcoming community for our congregants and our CJL students at all grade levels. Our community is available to one another, is willing to listen, to discuss, to be flexible, accepting and supportive. Children and adult congregants alike reach out to those in need within and beyond our community, with acts of loving kindness and social justice programs to repair our corner of the world. In a true relational community, you are deeply invested in the people, success and work of the community, and that means you put yourself forward for the community.
HARMONY
Temple Israel promotes a sense of peace and unity, bringing together many elements of Temple life – the glow of our Sanctuary at services and on High Holidays, the inspiring words of our Rabbi, the beauty of our Cantor’s voice, the harmony of our adult and youth choirs and bands, the sorrow and the laughter, and many times something good to eat. The harmony inside is embraced by the natural beauty of the Temple’s setting outside.
DIVERSITY
Temple Israel welcomes congregants of all generations, varying lifestyles and backgrounds. Whether you are seeking a connection with a Jewish community, Jewish education for yourself or your family, or to explore or deepen your connection to Jewish life, Temple Israel of Northern Westchester is a place you can call home.
Our diverse membership encompasses a wide range of Jewish beliefs, practices and backgrounds. Yet, congregants seek a common and shared spiritual bond with Judaism. Since its inception, Temple Israel continues on a spiritual path reflecting the enduring traditions of Judaism, while serving the current needs of our members.
Temple israel'S CODE OF ETHICS
Temple Israel is committed to protecting our Community. Please review our Code of Ethics.
"If you estrange those who are distant, you will ultimately estrange those who are near!"
Numbers Rabbah, (8:4)
Mon, May 6 2024
28 Nisan 5784
Temple israel Happenings
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Saturday ,
MayMay 11 , 2024Brotherhood-Sisterhood Movie Night: The Apartment
Shabbat, May 11th 7:00pm to 9:30pm
"The Apartment". From 1960, the story of a young New York insurance company employee, trying to get ahead by “loaning” his apartment to other executives. His life becomes complicated with unintended consequences when he falls in love with the office-building elevator operator. Directed by the legendary Billy Wilder it stars Jack Lemmon & Shirley McClaine in one of their best roles. The movie is a beautiful and funny love story but also a pointed commentary on office politics, morality and how certain men treat women, circa 1960. The Broadway play “Promises, Promises” is the musical version of this wonderful film. -
Tuesday ,
MayMay 14 , 2024Current Events
Tuesday, May 14th 10:30am to 12:00pm
On the second Tuesday of each month, from 10:30 -12:00, join us at the Temple for our lively discussion around issues of local, national and international news events. We cover everything from breaking news to issues around health and well being and more! If you can't come in person, contact Shari at sbaum@wjcs.com to receive a link to join us virtually. -
Wednesday ,
MayMay 15 , 2024Sisterhood Year-End Dinner with Authors Jane Applegate & Alice Look
Wednesday, May 15th 6:30pm to 9:00pm
Come to vote on our 2024-25 budget and slate of officers. Then, in honor of Mother’s Day, Sisterhood member Jane Applegate and her creative collaborator, Alice Look, will lead a lively discussion of remarkable women throughout history based on Look’s new book: Remarkable Women: Reclaiming Their Stories. This multimedia, interactive program features stories about extraordinary mothers, daughters and sisters whose stories span centuries. All profits from books sold that evening support the Remarkable Women Project Inc., a nonprofit educational organization. -
Friday ,
MayMay 17 , 2024Shabbat Shabbang
Friday, May 17th 5:00pm to 6:00pm
Join our clergy for songs, music, crafts, challah, pizza, and yummy treats! We welcome families with children 7 and under (and their older siblings). Bring a friend to share in our Shabbat!
Events
Today's Calendar
Yom HaShoah |
Friday Night
: 7:00pm |
Candle Lighting : 7:45pm |
Shabbat Day
: 9:30am |
: 10:30am |
: 7:00pm |
Upcoming Programs & Events
May 8 |
May 11 |
May 11 |
May 12 |
May 14 |
This week's Torah portion is Parashat K'doshim
Shabbat, May 11 |
Candle Lighting
Friday, May 10, 7:45pm |
Yom HaShoah
Monday, May 6 |