Temple Sharey Tefilo-Israel

Rosh Hashanah Cooking Class
2024-09-12 19:00 - 20:30 (America/New_York)
SWEET NEW YEAR COOKING CLASS

Come together as we prepare a special Rosh Hashanah meal that you can use for your family. Then learn about Rosh Hashanah and share your family’s holiday experiences as we enjoy our meal.
Our menu: Apple and Honey Pizza, Quinoa Salad with Dried Fruit Salsa/Pomegranate Dressing, and Easy Skillet Apple Cinnamon Crisp with Honey and Ice Cream.
Thursday, September 12
7:00 pm
Instructor: Tsipi Kaplan
Materials Fee: $10

Preschool
2024-09-13 08:00 - 17:00, 2024-09-16 08:00 - 17:00, 2024-09-17 08:00 - 17:00, 2024-09-18 08:00 - 17:00, 2024-09-19 08:00 - 17:00, 2024-09-20 08:00 - 17:00, 2024-09-23 08:00 - 17:00

Shabbat Service
2024-09-13 18:00 - 19:00, 2024-09-20 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.

STISY Board Retreat
2024-09-14, 2024-09-15

Opening Day Religious School
2024-09-15 09:00 - 11:30

Opening Day of 7th Grade
2024-09-16 16:00 - 18:00

Fall Toddler Time
2024-09-17 09:15 - 11:30

NCJW Community Civic Day of Action
2024-09-17 11:00 - 14:00
The Essex County chapter of the National Council of Jewish Women, with TSTI as a co-sponsor, will host a Community Civic Day of Action! We’ll be writing postcards to voters across the country. Suggested donation is a book of stamps.
Tuesday, September 17
Temple B’nai Abraham in Livingston
Anytime between 11 AM and 2 PM
Register here

Religious School
2024-09-17 16:00 - 18:00, 2024-09-22 09:00 - 11:30

Class: Introduction to Judaism
2024-09-17 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.

Playgroup with a Purpose
2024-09-18 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
2024-09-18 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

Torah Study (Hybrid)
2024-09-19 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
Register Here

Executive Board Meeting
2024-09-19 18:30 - 19:30

Board of Trustees Meeting
2024-09-19 19:30 - 21:00

Welcome Congregational Shabbat Dinner
2024-09-20 18:00 - 21:00
SHABBAT TOGETHER
Just back from summer adventures? Kids wrapped up with camp? Young adults off to college? School’s in session? We’ve got a reason to celebrate!
Join us for an unforgettable multigenerational Shabbat experience with your TSTI community!
Let’s kick off the year in style:
• Reconnect with old friends and make new ones.
• Enjoy a vibrant and festive Shabbat together.
• Share stories, laughter, and make memories over a delicious Shabbat dinner.
Friday, September 20
6:00 pm Service
7:00 pm Dinner
Fee: $18 per adult; $10 per child (*Scholarships are available)

Schleppers Walking Group
2024-09-22 10:00 - 11:30
SCHLEPPERS: TSTI WALKING GROUP
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 walk.
Schleppers will meet most Sundays that Religious School is in session.
Sunday, September 22 at 10am

Pickleball Party
2024-09-22 16:00 - 17:30
PICKLEBALL PARTY
Adults! Join us for a fun night of Pickleball, the fastest growing sport in America. All are welcome—new players to advanced players—for a non-competitive and friendly evening. Pickle-themed refreshments will be on hand!
Sunday, September 22
4:00-5:30 pm
at Pickleball Palace in Whippany (right off Route 10)
$10 per person

RS - 7th Grade
2024-09-23 16:00 - 18:00

RAC-NJ Postcard Party
2024-09-23 19:00 - 20:30
Postcard Party: Write to FL Voters!
TSTI (and RAC) will host a postcard party to write to voters in Florida to urge them to vote “Yes” on Amendment 4 and to protect reproductive freedom. Bring your friends and we will write together while we visit with each other. Contributions of postcard stamps, or towards the purchase of stamps, are most welcome.
Monday, September 23
at TSTI
7 PM
Register here
Or, if you prefer to write postcards from home on your own, or with a small group at your home, please order postcards directly from RAC here.

Preschool - No Aftercare
2024-09-24 08:00 - 15:00
