Temple Sharey Tefilo-Israel

Opening Reception: Storytelling: A Jewish Spiritual Journey
2025-11-02 14:30 - 16:30 (America/New_York)
The Gallery at TSTI presents

Storytelling: A Jewish Spiritual Journey
Opening Reception: Sunday, November 2, 2025, 2:30pm – 4:30pm
How are traditional Jewish stories and themes expressed in contemporary art?
This fascinating question reflects our ongoing dialogue between how we experience our ancient heritage and our lives as modern Jews. In the works of Janet Boltax, Beth Burstein, Kay Faye Fialkoff, Harriet Finck, and Michal Nachmany, traditional Jewish art forms and images are infused with vibrant colors and modern artistic techniques. They challenge the viewer to find new interpretations of the Jewish experience.
For some artists, there is a discourse between the past and the present, a visual conversation deeply connected to our collective memory, identity and need for continuity. Their art is a bridge between the established Jewish narrative, preserved in symbol and story, and the artist’s personal experience. For others, there is a disconnect with tradition, and their art is purely personal and realistic.
However, all the art in this exhibit reinforces a strong Jewish theme of resilience, spirituality and belonging.
“…And so that you may be able to give your children and your children’s children the story of My wonders…” — Exodus 10:2
Open until January 24, 2026
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Community Camp Fair
2025-11-02 11:30 - 13:00

Jewish Camp Fair
2025-11-02 11:30 - 13:00
Join us for a Jewish Camp Fair after dismissal! Pizza, ice cream, and lots of info about 10+ awesome sleepaway/day camps for 2026 and 2027.
Register here

Shabbat Service
2025-10-31 18:00 - 19:00, 2025-10-24 18:00 - 19:00

Preschool
2025-10-31 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-10-30 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-10-29 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-10-28 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-10-27 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-10-24 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-10-23 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-10-22 08:00 - 17:00

Understanding the Current Moment: Insights from the ADL
2025-10-30 19:00 - 20:00
Understanding the Current Moment: Insights from the ADL
with Kenny Jacobson of the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) and Rabbi Cohen
Join us for an important and timely conversation with Kenny Jacobson of the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) and Rabbi Cohen. Together, they will share their perspectives on the evolving situation in the Middle East, the rise of antisemitism, both in the U.S. and abroad, and how the ADL is responding to new and amplified challenges in the wake of October 7, 2023 and the release of the hostages on October 13, 2025.
Don’t miss this opportunity to gain insight from two respected voices at the forefront of advocacy and education during these complex times.
Thursday, October 30
7:00 pm
on Zoom
Register here to get the Zoom link.

Playgroup with a Purpose
2025-10-29 09:00 - 10:30, 2025-10-22 09:00 - 10:30

Hot Take with Rabbi Cohen
2025-10-28 19:00 - 20:00

Hebrew High
2025-10-28 18:30 - 20:30

Religious School: Grades 3-6
2025-10-28 16:00 - 18:00, 2025-10-21 16:00 - 18:00

Toddler Time
2025-10-28 09:00 - 11:00
Join us for a fun weekly session of music, play, and discovery for parents/caregivers and their toddlers!
Children ages 12 months – 24 months
Tuesday mornings, Sept. 9 through Dec. 16
9:15am-10:15am OR 10:30am-11:30am
$280
Contact Lauren Byers for more information.

STISY Board Meeting
2025-10-27 19:00 - 20:30

8th Grade Program
2025-10-27 18:30 - 20:30

Religious School: Seventh Grade
2025-10-27 16:00 - 18:00

STISY at SkyZone
2025-10-26 12:00 - 16:00
Teens in 9-12th grades! Join us for STISY’s opening event!
STISY (Sharey Tefilo-Israel Senior Youth) is a teen-run youth group with monthly outings for 9-12th graders. This is a great opportunity to meet other Jewish teens, help the larger community, and learn more about Judaism.
Sunday, October 26, 12-3:45 p.m
at Skyzone
$35 fee for TSTI members; $45 fee for non-TSTI members

To participate: Complete the Event Registration Form, as well as the Teen Emergency Form (once per year), and Skyzone Waiver. (The teen emergency form only needs to be completed once a year.)

Religious School
2025-10-26 09:00 - 11:30

Shabbat Speaker: Playwright Joshua Harmon
2025-10-24 19:00 - 21:00
“Why Does Everyone Hate Us?” A Conversation with Joshua Harmon on Prayer for the French Republic
Why does everyone hate us? Where can we go that’s safe? These open-ended questions pop up repeatedly in Joshua Harmon’s Prayer for the French Republic.
Join Tony Award-nominated playwright Joshua Harmon for an unforgettable evening diving into the heart of his searing Broadway hit, Prayer for the French Republic — a bold, multi-generational epic that explores Jewish identity, survival, and what it means to call a place “home.”
The play follows five generations of a French-Jewish family grappling with the echoing threat of anti-Semitism—from Nazi-occupied France to the streets of modern-day Paris. In this special conversation, Harmon will share the personal family history, historical research, and urgent questions that brought this powerful story to life.
Even if you haven’t seen the production, you’ll be drawn into the deeply human stakes behind the headlines—through stories of resilience, moral reckoning, and the intimate bonds that hold us together even in times of fear.
If you care about where history meets the present moment—or if you’ve ever asked yourself where you truly belong—don’t miss this chance to hear directly from one of the most vital voices in American theater today.
Friday, October 24
6:00pm – Shabbat Service, open to all6:45pm – Continue learning at the Shabbat dinnerDinner: $36 for TSTI members; $45 for non-members (registration required)

The Heart Still Sings: Music of Grief and Hope Following October 7th
2025-10-22 10:30 - 11:30
A senior recital by Shayna Burack in partial fulfillment of ordination requirements.
This recital weaves together contemporary Israeli and American Jewish music composed or revived in the wake of October 7. Through six emotional movements—lament, anger, yearning, reckoning, hope, and comfort—these songs give voice to communal grief and resilience. They invite listeners to feel deeply, hold complexity, and imagine healing.
Wednesday, October 22, 10:30 – 11:30 a.m.
Hebrew Union College
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Hebrew High Opening Night
2025-10-21 18:30 - 20:30

Meditation
2025-10-21 10:00 - 11:00
Life today can be fast-paced and demanding, but meditation offers a powerful path to peace and balance. Join us to reduce anxiety, enhance focus, and cultivate a deeper sense of ease and resilience in everyday life.
Starts September 16!
First and Third Tuesdays of the month, 10am
Facilitator: Anne Sussman, a certified meditation and mindfulness instructor
Contact Tracy Horwitz for more information.
