High Holiday Food Drive
September 08, 2010
Part of our annual tradition, the High Holiday food drive will be launched on Erev Rosh Hashanah through September 30th. All food will be brought to Neighbor to Neighbor. Bags and return bins will be available at Temple Sholom.

USY Scavenger Hunt
September 12, 2010
Join USY (9th - 12th graders) for the kick-off event of the year, a photo scavenger hunt. Teams of teens will compete to get pictures of everything on their list, all at Temple Sholom.

Sukkah Decorating
September 19, 2010
Come help create and hang decorations for the Temple Sholom sukkah. This annual event is fun for all ages. Snack will be provided.

Sisterhood Mah Jongg for the Masses
September 27, 2010
Mah Jongg for all levels, even beginners and experienced. Join Sisterhood in their kick off event of the year.

High Holiday Service Schedule
Rosh Hashanah begins on September 8th.  Kol Nidre is on Friday, September 17.  Click here for a full schedule of services for the High Holidays.


This Week's Torah Sparks
PARASHAT Ki Tetze.


Weekly Torah and Commentary from the Jewish Theological Seminary
Parashat Ki Tetze  click here.

Weekly Teaching by Rabbi Mitch
Click here (a PDF will open) to read the Shabbat Parashat Ki Tetze, August 20, 2010.

AIPAC High School Leadership Development Summit
October 3-5, Arlington, VA
The Schusterman Advocacy Institute High School Summit will bring together 400 students from select Jewish Day Schools, synagogue youth groups, and teen leadership organizations nationwide that are committed to supporting the US - Israel relationship through involvement in the American political process.  Temple Sholom will be sending a delegation.  If you are interested, please contact Rabbi Mitch at rabbimitch@templesholom.com.  You can also view additional information by clicking here.


Student Outreach Packages from Temple Sholom
Is your child away at school?  Sign up for them to receive holiday packages and goodies from Temple Sholom.  Students will receive approximately 3 mailings during the year, usually around Chanukah, Purim and Passover.  Click here for a registration form.  Program sponsored by Sisterhood. 

Discover Selichot...
To help us prepare our hearts and minds for the High Holidays
Saturday, September 4, 2010, 9:00 - 10:30 PM.
At the home of Rabbi Mitch and Roseanne Hurvitz.
If you have never attended a Selichot Service, try it this year and you will be hooked. The short, meditative, spiritual service is filled with beautiful introspective prayers and familiar High Holy Day melodies. Dessert will be served.
R.S.V.P. alice.schoen@templesholom.com or (203) 542-7165

Jewish Baseball Fest- Sunday, October 3rd, 4:30 - 7:30 pm.
Baseball Fever hits Temple Sholom on October 3rd.  Panel discussion with 3 retired Jewish major league players:  Ron Blomberg, Art Shamsky and Elliot Maddox with facilitator Richard Dietsch, Sports Illustrator writer and editor.    Also, fan fest games, memorabilia, and ball park style dinner.  Special meet and greet and gift for sponsors.   All tickets bought in advance will be entered to win a special prize.  Tickets $18/adult, $10/child (12 and under).  Sponsorship at $500 and $1,000.  To purchase tickets and for more information, contact Lori Baden (203) 542-7172.


New Mommy & Me Classes for the Fall
Temple Sholom is excited about 2 new "Mommy & Me" classes, starting in October... Baby & Me Yoga and Music & Movement.  Both classes are designed for parent/caregiver and children up to age 2.  For more information, contact Phyllis Lyons at (203) 625-9621.