Events in March–April 2020
- Holiday Happenings for Preschoolers
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Holiday Happenings for Preschoolers
Holiday Happenings (March 1, 9 a.m.) Introducing young children (preschool age and younger) to the Jewish holidays. On March 1, learn about Purim. All are welcome to this free program. Bring your preschool-age children or grandchildren. To learn more, call our Early Childhood Center at 216-464-1752.
Sunday Morning Forum with Joe Kanfer, 10 am with coffee/bagels at 9:30 am–
Sunday Morning Forum with Joe Kanfer, 10 am with coffee/bagels at 9:30 am
Did you know that through Honeymoon Israel, almost 2,100 married couples, mostly interfaith, have traveled to Israel to build and strengthen their bonds to Judaism? It’s because of these trips and participants saying they “feel a new sense of belonging to the Jewish Community” that Joe Kanfer likes to support and spread the word about this four-year-old organization.
Joe Kanfer is Venturer at GOJO Industries, the inventors of Purell. The second generation of family leadership of GOJO, headquartered in Akron, Joe was CEO from 1976 to 2018, when he transitioned to Venturer. As Venturer, he is a member of the GOJO Board and an advisor and coach to many teams. Joe brings his passion for innovation and vision-setting to constantly generate new ideas and push boundaries.
It’s his passion for supporting interfaith couples and to help grow their love of Israel that drives his desire to make sure people know about this unique opportunity for themselves, their children and their grandchildren.
Enjoy bagels and coffee starting at 9:30 a.m.
- Wednesday Morning Torah Study
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Wednesday Morning Torah Study
This is an opportunity to learn with colleagues and friends on Wednesday mornings. Come as often as your schedule permits. The rabbis lead this weekly series, which is open to all – stop in before work, before your morning walk, or after the kids have gotten on the school bus! Questions? Call the Temple at 216-464-1330.
Purim Celebration for Young Families–
Purim Celebration for Young Families
Purim Celebration for Young Families, Wednesday, March 4, 5:30-7 p.m.
Families with young children (up to 2nd grade) are invited to come together for a free and fun Purim party on March 4 with a light dinner and crafts. Children are welcome to come in costume if they like! Don’t miss this FREE Purim Celebration! RSVP to Julie Moss, Jmmoss@fairmounttemple.org. or 216-464-1752. - Texas Hold'em Tournament Fundraiser
Texas Hold'em Tournament Fundraiser
Thursday, March 5, 7 p.m.
Try your luck, have some fun, maybe walk away as a winner at our fourth annual Texas Hold’em Tournament!
CASH PRIZES * 50/50 SPLIT
6 p.m. Registration Opens, Pizza/Snacks/Beer/Beverages served
7 p.m. Tournament begins! $100 per person buy-in. Minimum age for all players is 21 years old.
- Pay online with credit card: www.fairmounttemple.org, under “Fees & Contributions”
- Call in or email your reservation to Barb Smith, 216-447-9536 or Bsmith@fairmounttemple.org
ONLINE RSVP DEADLINE is Tuesday, March 3. Walk-ins welcome.
“As Chairperson of this year’s Texas Hold’Em, I look forward to an evening where we gather round tables, enjoy some fun competition with each other, maybe meet a few new people, all while supporting our tremendous temple!” - Adam Young
Open to Fairmount Temple members and guests. Proceeds support Fairmount Temple’s mission of strengthening Jewish lives
through lifelong learning, worship, social action and deeds of loving kindness. - Purim Simchat Shabbat for Preschoolers
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Purim Simchat Shabbat for Preschoolers
Simcha means joy, and joy fills the room at this Shabbat experience for Preschoolers and their families. Our clergy join early childhood music leader Julie Moss in song and story each month. The March 6 Simchat Shabbat will focus on Purim. Following the brief 25-minute service, kids can enjoy an optional light meal and a craft. Open to all families with preschool age children.
Shabbat Atid and Grandparents Shabbat–
Shabbat Atid and Grandparents Shabbat
Several times a year, we offer Shabbat Atid (“our future”), a service which includes the participation of our Religious School students alongside our clergy. This service also features guitar music led by Ricky Marcus. This is also Grandparents Shabbat! Grandparents are encouraged to bring their grandchildren with them to the service which will include a special blessing for grandparents and grandchildren. The oneg, which is sponsored by the Men of Fairmount Temple, will include a kids’ option too!
Shabbat Evening Service, Bat Mitzvah-Ariel Page–
Shabbat Evening Service, Bat Mitzvah-Ariel Page
- Shabbat Morning Torah Study
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Shabbat Morning Torah Study
Engage the text of the weekly Torah portion, led by Diane Lavin.
Hebrew knowledge not required. Each Shabbat gathering is a stand-alone session. Come once or come often! Books provided, or bring your own favorite translation to compare with others. We meet in the Arthur J. Lelyveld Center for Jewish Learning (Library). There is a lay-led Shabbat Morning Minyan at 10:30 a.m. for those who wish to stay.Lay-led Shabbat MinyanLay-led Shabbat Minyan
This lay-led Shabbat Minyan meets in the Arthur J. Lelyveld Center for Jewish Learning (Library) and begins at 10:30 a.m. All are welcome. Come early if you like to be part of Torah Study which begins at 9:15 a.m
Shabbat Morning Service, Bat Mitzvah-Maeve Lipman–
Shabbat Morning Service, Bat Mitzvah-Maeve Lipman
- PurimSpiel - A Purim High School Musical!
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PurimSpiel - A Purim High School Musical!
Annual PurimSpiel, Sunday, March 8, 11 a.m.
This year’s theme is Chai School Musical and with songs like What Time Is It – Hava Nashira, Gotta Go My Own Way, Vashti, and I Want It All, Haman, you’ll be singing along and having fun too.Purim Carnival–
Purim Carnival
Purim Carnival, Sunday, March 8, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
Come celebrate the joy, silliness and fun with children of all ages in this ACTY-sponsored Purim Carnival, including games, moonwalk, bungee run, Jungle Terry and his assortment of animals, food and game prizes. - WFT Bible Study/Lunch/Movie
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WFT Bible Study/Lunch/Movie
Tuesday Programming
March 1011 a.m. Family Relationships in Genesis led by Diane Lavin.
12:15 p.m. Lunch (RSVP required to Phyllis Henry at 440-461-7921 or email womenft@fairmounttemple.org by March 6). Lunch, $10 WFT members/$14 guests, includes vegetable soup, salmon patties/buns, farfel, tossed salad and cookies. You can also brown-bag it.
1 p.m. An afternoon movie— Come enjoy a “high-spirited” documentary and go on a fascinating journey from the shtetls of Eastern Europe to the kibbutzim of Palestine to the cul-de-sacs of America. Movie runs 75 minutes and let’s just say it will have you singing!
- Wednesday Morning Torah Study
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Wednesday Morning Torah Study
This is an opportunity to learn with colleagues and friends on Wednesday mornings. Come as often as your schedule permits. The rabbis lead this weekly series, which is open to all – stop in before work, before your morning walk, or after the kids have gotten on the school bus! Questions? Call the Temple at 216-464-1330.
- Shabbat Service
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Shabbat Service
Shabbat Evening Service followed by a regular oneg.
- Shabbat Morning Torah Study - This session streamed
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Shabbat Morning Torah Study - This session streamed
For the March 15 Torah Study, contact Diane Lavin at dianelavin60@gmail.com to get the Zoom link to stream.
Engage the text of the weekly Torah portion, led by Diane Lavin.
Hebrew knowledge not required. Each Shabbat gathering is a stand-alone session. Come once or come often! Books provided, or bring your own favorite translation to compare with others. We meet in the Arthur J. Lelyveld Center for Jewish Learning (Library). There is a lay-led Shabbat Morning Minyan at 10:30 a.m. for those who wish to stay.Lay-led Shabbat Minyan - CANCELLEDLay-led Shabbat Minyan - CANCELLED
This lay-led Shabbat Minyan meets in the Arthur J. Lelyveld Center for Jewish Learning (Library) and begins at 10:30 a.m. All are welcome. Come early if you like to be part of Torah Study which begins at 9:15 a.m
Mincha Havdalah - Bat Mitzvah - Isabella Wilson–
Mincha Havdalah - Bat Mitzvah - Isabella Wilson
- Wednesday Morning Torah Study
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Wednesday Morning Torah Study
Wednesday Morning Study will be moved to Zoom conferencing. To be added to the group list and receive the information on Zoom for the Wednesday Morning Torah Study, please contact Staci Cohen at scohen@fairmounttemple.org.
- Shabbat Evening Service - Streamed ONLY
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Shabbat Evening Service - Streamed ONLY
Please note, Fairmount Temple's building will be closed until Friday, April 3. Shabbat Evening Services are streamed live, so we invited to be part of the service from your home by streaming to your computer, iPad, or phone. At 6:15 p.m. on Fridays, click here.
- Shabbat Morning Torah Study - This session streamed only
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Shabbat Morning Torah Study - This session streamed only
For the March 21 Torah Study, contact Diane Lavin at dianelavin60@gmail.com to get the Zoom link to stream
- Interfaith Seder - Cancelled
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Interfaith Seder - Cancelled
On this evening, Fairmount Temple welcomes guests from many faiths across the Cleveland area come to Fairmount Temple to learn more about Passover. If you are a Fairmount Temple member and would like to volunteer, please reach out to Barbara Smith at Bsmith@fairmounttemple.org
- Wednesday Morning Torah Study -stream only
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Wednesday Morning Torah Study -stream only
Wednesday Morning Study will be moved to Zoom conferencing. To be added to the group list and receive the information on Zoom for the Wednesday Morning Torah Study, please contact Staci Cohen at scohen@fairmounttemple.org.
- Shabbat Evening Service - Streamed ONLY -
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Shabbat Evening Service - Streamed ONLY -
Please note, Fairmount Temple's building will be closed until Friday, April 3. Shabbat Evening Services are streamed live, so we invited to be part of the service from your home by streaming to your computer, iPad, or phone. At 6:15 p.m. on Fridays, click here.
- Shabbat Morning Torah Study - streamed
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Shabbat Morning Torah Study - streamed
For the March 28 Torah Study, contact Diane Lavin at dianelavin60@gmail.com to get the Zoom link to stream
- Wednesday Morning Torah Study - Streaming only
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Wednesday Morning Torah Study - Streaming only
Wednesday Morning Study will be moved to Zoom conferencing. To be added to the group list and receive the information on Zoom for the Wednesday Morning Torah Study, please contact Staci Cohen at scohen@fairmounttemple.org.
- Shabbat Evening Service Streamed Only
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Shabbat Evening Service Streamed Only
Shabbat Service Including Our Paula F. Pike Award for Affirmation and Inclusion, Friday, April 3, 6:15 p.m.
At this service, we will honor two recipients with Fairmount Temple’s Paula F. Pike Award for Affirmation and Inclusion - Rabbi David Horowitz, Rabbi Emeritus at Temple Israel in Akron, and our temple member Brynna Fish, who are receiving recognition for their work towards equality and the full acceptance and embrace of LGBTQ citizens.
All are welcome. Service is followed by an oneg.
- Shabbat Morning Torah Study - Streamed ONLY
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Shabbat Morning Torah Study - Streamed ONLY
For the April 4 Torah Study, contact Diane Lavin at dianelavin60@gmail.com to get the Zoom link to stream
Lay-led Shabbat MinyanLay-led Shabbat Minyan
This lay-led Shabbat Minyan meets in the Arthur J. Lelyveld Center for Jewish Learning (Library) and begins at 10:30 a.m. All are welcome. Come early if you like to be part of Torah Study which begins at 9:15 a.m
- Wednesday Morning Torah Study
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Wednesday Morning Torah Study
This is an opportunity to learn with colleagues and friends on Wednesday mornings. Come as often as your schedule permits. The rabbis lead this weekly series, which is open to all – stop in before work, before your morning walk, or after the kids have gotten on the school bus! Questions? Call the Temple at 216-464-1330.
- Passover Morning Study, 7:30 a.m.
Passover Morning Study, 7:30 a.m.
7:30 a.m. Passover Morning Study. There is also an abbreviated Passover Morning Minyan which begins at 8:15 a.m. if your schedule allows.
Abbreviated Passover Morning Minyan, 8:15 amAbbreviated Passover Morning Minyan, 8:15 am
8:15 a.m. Abbreviated Passover Morning Minyan. There is also a Passover Morning study which begins at 7:30 a.m. if your schedule allows.
- Shabbat Evening Service
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Shabbat Evening Service
Every Shabbat (Friday) evening, Fairmount Temple offers a Shabbat service led by our clergy at 6:15 p.m.
Often our worship service includes blessings for congregants celebrating a special milestone such as a baby naming, wedding blessing, birthday or anniversary. All are welcome. Service is followed by an oneg. - Shabbat Morning Torah Study
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Shabbat Morning Torah Study
Engage the text of the weekly Torah portion, led by Diane Lavin.
Hebrew knowledge not required. Each Shabbat gathering is a stand-alone session. Come once or come often! Books provided, or bring your own favorite translation to compare with others. We meet in the Arthur J. Lelyveld Center for Jewish Learning (Library). There is a lay-led Shabbat Morning Minyan at 10:30 a.m. for those who wish to stay.Lay-led Shabbat MinyanLay-led Shabbat Minyan
This lay-led Shabbat Minyan meets in the Arthur J. Lelyveld Center for Jewish Learning (Library) and begins at 10:30 a.m. All are welcome. Come early if you like to be part of Torah Study which begins at 9:15 a.m
- Passover Evening and Yizkor Memorial Service, 7 pm
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Passover Evening and Yizkor Memorial Service, 7 pm
7 p.m. Passover Evening and Yizkor Memorial Service with Rabbi Nosanchuk. The next Yizkor Service will be Friday, May 29, 9:30 a.m.
- Wednesday Morning Torah Study
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Wednesday Morning Torah Study
This is an opportunity to learn with colleagues and friends on Wednesday mornings. Come as often as your schedule permits. The rabbis lead this weekly series, which is open to all – stop in before work, before your morning walk, or after the kids have gotten on the school bus! Questions? Call the Temple at 216-464-1330.
- Shabbat Evening Service
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Shabbat Evening Service
Every Shabbat (Friday) evening, Fairmount Temple offers a Shabbat service led by our clergy at 6:15 p.m.
Often our worship service includes blessings for congregants celebrating a special milestone such as a baby naming, wedding blessing, birthday or anniversary. All are welcome. Service is followed by an oneg. - Shabbat Morning Torah Study
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Shabbat Morning Torah Study
Engage the text of the weekly Torah portion, led by Diane Lavin.
Hebrew knowledge not required. Each Shabbat gathering is a stand-alone session. Come once or come often! Books provided, or bring your own favorite translation to compare with others. We meet in the Arthur J. Lelyveld Center for Jewish Learning (Library). There is a lay-led Shabbat Morning Minyan at 10:30 a.m. for those who wish to stay.Lay-led Shabbat MinyanLay-led Shabbat Minyan
This lay-led Shabbat Minyan meets in the Arthur J. Lelyveld Center for Jewish Learning (Library) and begins at 10:30 a.m. All are welcome. Come early if you like to be part of Torah Study which begins at 9:15 a.m
- Men of FT Annual Meeting with Speaker Steven Litt
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Men of FT Annual Meeting with Speaker Steven Litt
Steven Litt is art and architecture critic of the Cleveland Plain Dealer. RSVPs requested to Hedy Silber at Hsilber@fairmounttemple.org.
- Wednesday Morning Torah Study
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Wednesday Morning Torah Study
This is an opportunity to learn with colleagues and friends on Wednesday mornings. Come as often as your schedule permits. The rabbis lead this weekly series, which is open to all – stop in before work, before your morning walk, or after the kids have gotten on the school bus! Questions? Call the Temple at 216-464-1330.
- Shabbat Evening Service
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Shabbat Evening Service
Every Shabbat (Friday) evening, Fairmount Temple offers a Shabbat service led by our clergy at 6:15 p.m.
Often our worship service includes blessings for congregants celebrating a special milestone such as a baby naming, wedding blessing, birthday or anniversary. All are welcome. Service is followed by an oneg. - Shabbat Morning Torah Study
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Shabbat Morning Torah Study
Engage the text of the weekly Torah portion, led by Diane Lavin.
Hebrew knowledge not required. Each Shabbat gathering is a stand-alone session. Come once or come often! Books provided, or bring your own favorite translation to compare with others. We meet in the Arthur J. Lelyveld Center for Jewish Learning (Library). There is a lay-led Shabbat Morning Minyan at 10:30 a.m. for those who wish to stay.Lay-led Shabbat MinyanLay-led Shabbat Minyan
This lay-led Shabbat Minyan meets in the Arthur J. Lelyveld Center for Jewish Learning (Library) and begins at 10:30 a.m. All are welcome. Come early if you like to be part of Torah Study which begins at 9:15 a.m
- Community Kitchen-Baking
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Community Kitchen-Baking
Community Kitchen volunteers will be baking cookies with others on Tuesday, April 28, 7 p.m. These cookies are delivered to our grieving members during shiva.
To learn more or RSVP, contact Wendy Jacobson, at 216-447-9542 or wjacobson@fairmounttemple.org.
- Wednesday Morning Torah Study
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Wednesday Morning Torah Study
This is an opportunity to learn with colleagues and friends on Wednesday mornings. Come as often as your schedule permits. The rabbis lead this weekly series, which is open to all – stop in before work, before your morning walk, or after the kids have gotten on the school bus! Questions? Call the Temple at 216-464-1330.
