Israeli Food & Film Nite
2025-05-04 18:00 - 20:30 (America/New_York)
Join us for a fun evening of Israeli food followed by 8 short films, each with a different perspective on Jewish life.
We’ll begin with a meal catered by Chutzpah Kitchen in Maplewood and then view a series of movie shorts (total running time 80 minutes), including The Last Class in Bagdad, The Seder, and 70 Hester Street. It will be a wonderful evening of food and fun with our TSTI Community.
Sunday, May 4, 6pm
$10 for TSTI members; $15 for non-TSTI members
RSVP by Thursday, May 1st.
Co-sponsored by The Adult Education Committee and PrimeConnection

Preschool
2025-05-05 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-05-06 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-05-07 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-05-08 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-05-09 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-05-12 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-05-13 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-05-14 08:00 - 17:00 and 5 more dates

8th Grade Program
2025-05-05 18:30 - 20:00

Hebrew High
2025-05-06 18:30 - 20:30

Playgroup with a Purpose
2025-05-07 09:15 - 10:15, 2025-05-14 09:15 - 10:15, 2025-05-21 09:15 - 10:15
Playgroup with a Purpose is a small, supportive group for parents and their child(ren) ages 0-12 months. Parents can share their experiences, gather resources, ask questions, and bring a sense of calm while adjusting to parenthood and/or this new addition to their family.
Coffee and snacks are provided.

FACILITATOR
This free weekly group is facilitated by the TSTI preschool staff social worker, Blair Biersbach, LCSW.
Blair is a social worker at Jewish Family Service of MetroWest NJ working with children and families. She focuses on their mental and emotional well-being, as well as working with parents in understanding developmental milestones.
DETAILS
Wednesdays, September 11 – June 11 9:15 AM – 10:15 AM
LOCATION
Temple Sharey Tefilo-Israel 432 Scotland Rd. South Orange, NJ 07079
FOR MORE INFORMATION & TO REGISTER
Contact Blair at BBiersbach@jfsmetrowest.org. Visit our website at www.jfsmetrowest.org.

iEngage: Together and Apart Class
2025-05-07 10:30 - 12:00
A series from the Shalom Hartman Institute of Israel
Today we face new challenges to our unity including nationalism, antisemitism, dual loyalty, and identity politics. The curriculum examines the forces dividing the Jewish people today and it imagines new conceptual frameworks that can help sustain and grow the story of our people for a new millennium.
This is a 17 session, virtual class on Zoom.
Instructor: Rabbi Cohen
Wednesdays, Starting September 18
10:30 am-12:00 pm
Fee: $180

Weekly Torah Study
2025-05-08 12:30 - 13:30, 2025-05-15 12:30 - 13:30
WEEKLY TORAH STUDY
Take your lunch break every Thursday and study the Torah portion with Rabbi Klein! We’ll dive into the weekly text in search of connection to our Jewish past, present, and future. No prior study or Hebrew knowledge required, all are welcome.
Hybrid: Come in person for a bagel nosh or zoom in to join the conversation.
Facilitator: Rabbi Klein
Thursdays from Sept. 12, 2024 – June 5, 2025
12:30 pm
More info here

Shabbat Service
2025-05-09 18:00 - 19:00, 2025-05-16 18:00 - 19:00

"Roast & Toast" for Carol Paster
2025-05-09 18:00 - 21:00
Join us for a “Roast & Toast” Celebration to honor Preschool Director Carol Paster upon her retirement this spring! This will be an evening full of fun, laughter, and fond memories as we bid farewell to Carol and wish her all the best in her next chapter.
• Catered bites and buffet
• Beer, wine and specialty cocktail
• Trivia, photo booth, and fun!
Friday, May 9, 2025
Shabbat Services at 6pm
Adults-Only Celebration Immediately Following at 7pm
See your TSTI Today eblast for registration link.

Confirmation Havdalah
2025-05-10 17:00 - 19:00

Jews & Jazz
2025-05-13 19:00 - 20:30
Since the emergence of jazz in the late 19th century, Jews have helped shape the art form as musicians, bandleaders, songwriters, promoters, record label managers and more. Working alongside African Americans but often with fewer barriers to success, Jews helped jazz gain recognition as a uniquely American art form, symbolic of the melting pot’s potential.
Thursday, May 13, 7pm
Facilitator: Cantor Moses

Schleppers: TSTI Walking Group
2025-05-18 10:00 - 11:30
Lace up your sneakers and join us for our spring walks! Start at 10am with coffee in the TSTI lobby, then take a walk, ending at TSTI at 11:25am. All are welcome.
Sunday, May 18 at 10am

Families with Young Children Nature Event
2025-05-18 10:00 - 11:30

STISY Event
2025-05-18 12:00 - 16:00
