Temple Sharey Tefilo-Israel

Playgroup with a Purpose
2024-09-25 09:15 - 10:15, 2024-10-02 09:15 - 10:15 (America/New_York)
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.

Preschool
2024-09-26 08:00 - 17:00, 2024-09-27 08:00 - 17:00, 2024-09-30 08:00 - 17:00, 2024-10-01 08:00 - 17:00, 2024-10-07 08:00 - 17:00

Torah Study
2024-09-26 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
12:30pm

Israeli Dance Class
2024-09-26 19:00 - 21:00
ISRAELI DANCING
Let’s dance! Join with friends from TSTI, Beth El & Oheb Shalom for a fun, casual Israeli dance class. Adults and teens welcome! No experience is necessary. Location will rotate monthly.
Starts Thursday, September 26 at TSTI
7:00-8:30 pm
Instructor: Ellen Berkowitz

Shabbat Service
2024-09-27 18:00 - 19:00, 2024-10-04 18:00 - 19:00
Join us in person or online every Friday at 6pm for an uplifting Shabbat service.
Members, check your email for Zoom link.

Shabbat Morning Minyan
2024-09-28 09:00 - 10:30
Join us at TSTI for an in-person Shabbat morning minyan.
Saturday, Sept. 28
9:15 AM

Community Selichot Celebration
2024-09-28 19:30 - 20:30
New! A Community Selichot Experience
For the first time ever! TSTI, along with five of our local congregations, will kick off the High Holy Days as one community.
Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024
7:30 PM
JCC in West Orange
RSVP here

Religious School
2024-09-29 09:00 - 11:30, 2024-10-06 09:00 - 11:00

Sunday Walk with Schleppers
2024-09-29 10:00 - 11:30
SCHLEPPERS: TSTI WALKING GROUP
Sunday, September 29 at 10am
Fall is in air, which means Schleppers is back! Lace up your sneakers for a fun stroll through the lovely Montrose historical district (right in TSTI’s backyard!). We’ll start at 10am with coffee in the TSTI lobby, then take our walk, ending at TSTI at 11:25am. All are welcome.
Kindly RSVP in advance so we can be sure everyone is present before we leave for the walkSchleppers will meet most Sundays that Religious School is in session.

RS - 7th Grade
2024-09-30 16:00 - 18:00, 2024-10-07 16:00 - 18:00

Fall Toddler Time
2024-10-01 09:15 - 11:30

Class: Introduction to Judaism
2024-10-01 19:00 - 21:00
Introduction to Judaism
Facilitator: Max Weisenfeld
7:00 – 9:00 pm
Tuesdays
September 10, 17, 24
October 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
November 12, 19
December 3, 10, 17
January 7, 14, 21, 28
February 4, 11, 18, 25
This is an 18 session in-person class at Temple Sharey Tefilo-Israel South Orange, New Jersey.

EREV ROSH HASHANAH
2024-10-02

Private Preschool
2024-10-02 08:00 - 12:00

Come As You Are Service
2024-10-02 17:30 - 18:30
COME AS YOU ARE: A Sweet Start to the New Year – 5:30 pm (on the TSTI Lawn)
Join us for this intergenerational celebration of the new year, as we sing together with our wonderful High Holy Day band. Weather permitting, we’ll be outside, so dress casually. Bring a blanket or lawn chair, and the whole family. Tickets are not required for this service, but you must pre-register.

TRADITION MEETS TODAY: Rosh Hashanah Reimagined
2024-10-02 19:30 - 20:30
TRADITION MEETS TODAY: Rosh Hashanah Reimagined – 7:30 pm (Bass Sanctuary Building)

A mix of traditional and contemporary songs, creative teachings from our rabbis and cantors, and the warmth of our TSTI community.
This service is only open to registered TSTI members and guests. It is not open to the public.

ROSH HASHANAH
2024-10-03

Early Morning RH Service
2024-10-03 08:30 - 10:30
This service is only open to registered TSTI members and guests. This service is not open to the public.

Children's & Preteen Programs
2024-10-03 08:30 - 10:30

Late Morning RH Service
2024-10-03 11:30 - 13:30

Family Service
2024-10-03 14:30 - 15:30
Join Shawn Fogel, the TSTI clergy, and lots of guests for a service for families of all ages!
This is a Community Service open for all. Tickets are not required for these services, but you must pre-register.

Community Oct. 7 Commemoration
2024-10-07 19:30 - 21:00
OCTOBER 7th: MARKING ONE YEAR
On October 7th, we will come together with our entire Metrowest Jewish community to mark one year since the horrors of October 7, 2023. Stand in solidarity with your TSTI clergy and neighbors for this important commemoration.
Monday, Oct. 7, 7:30 pm
Location provided upon registration
