Events in May–June 2018
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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! Each year, our Wednesday morning students select a new theme for study. Questions? Contact Cathy Kaus at Ckaus@fairmounttemple.org or 216-447-9539.
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Simchat Shabbat for Preschoolers
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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 Jennifer Woda in song and story each month. Following the brief 25-minute service, kids can enjoy an optional light meal and a craft.
Shabbat Evening Service with Graduation of RS Seniors–
Shabbat Evening Service with Graduation of RS Seniors
This Service will be led by and recognizing the graduation of our Religious School seniors. Mazel Tov to them and their families!! Please join us!
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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).
Shabbat Morning Minyan–
Shabbat Morning 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 Megan Leizman–
Shabbat Morning Service-Bat Mitzvah Megan Leizman
Mincha Havdalah Service, Bat Mitzvah - Riley Myers–
Mincha Havdalah Service, Bat Mitzvah - Riley Myers
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Gift Shop Sale, 30% off Most Items
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Gift Shop Sale, 30% off Most Items
Gift Shop End of Season Sale
30% off almost everything in the store
Sunday, May 6, 9 a.m.-noon
A great sale and mahj rules are in! If you are coming in for the Annual Meeting, Religious School, or Holiday Happenings, stop by to check out the bargains. This is the last Sunday the Gift Shop will be open until September. The shop will also be open on Tuesday, May 22, from 10 a.m.-noon, plus you can always make special arrangements by calling Bernice Goldman at 216-378-9478 or seeing if Joey Laidman in the Religious School is available to assist. This is a great time of the year to stock up on gifts you may be needing over the next few months.
Holiday Happenings for Preschoolers–
Holiday Happenings for Preschoolers
Holiday Happenings: Introducing Young Children to the Holidays
Sunday, May 6, 9 a.m.
Children, 2, 3 or 4 years old, and accompanied by a parent or grandparent, are invited to celebrate and learn more about upcoming holidays. This program is led by our member Sally Pollock. This final session of the season will be a time to learn about Havdalah, the ceremony that concludes Shabbat. To RSVP, contact Elizabeth Kleckner at Ekleckner@fairmounttemple.org or
216-464-5890.Fairmount Temple Annual Meeting–
Fairmount Temple Annual Meeting
9:45 a.m. Free Breakfast, 10 a.m. Annual Meeting
All Fairmount Temple members are invited to the Annual Meeting on May 6. Come be part of an important morning when we receive updates from our Board President Michael Penzner and Treasurer Todd Silverman, present the President’s Award, and elect and re-elect representatives to the Board of Directors.
WFT sponsored Studio Visit, off-site–
WFT sponsored Studio Visit, off-site
The Landscape of Pastels and Studio Visit with artist Susan Porges who founded The Art Studio in Beachwood.
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Networking at Temple
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Networking at Temple
The group, Networking at the Temple: Business and Career Enhancement, is an opportunity for Fairmount Temple members and guests to network and hear a speaker focusing on business and career growth, enjoy some coffee, followed by open networking. We'll have our usual blend of open networking combined with a chance for each person to deliver a 60-second "commercial" to the entire group. It's another great opportunity for you to get the word out about yourself and your business, and (of course) meet some new business-minded people.
Time: Doors open at 7:45 AM for open networking
Details: Networking begins at 7:45am. Formal program begins at 8 am. Should be done by 9 am (but you are more than welcome to stay past that for more open networking!)
Place: Arthur J. Lelyveld Center for Jewish Learning (aka library)
Cost: Free (actually, a business card)
How to register: RSVPs are requested and encouraged, but not required, to Eugene Tsirlin at eugtsir@yahoo.com or 440-375-4333 -
Books & Beyond Discussion with Jane Mayers
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Books & Beyond Discussion with Jane Mayers
Tuesday, May 8, 7 p.m., with Jane Mayers, Director of our ECC, who will lead a discussion about Raising Human Beings by Ross W. Green, Ph.D. The author, a renowned child psychologist, explains how to cultivate a better parent-child relationship while also nurturing empathy, honesty, resilience, and independence.Book discussion RSVPs requested by contacting Staci Cohen, Adult Learning, at 216-464-5890 or Scohen@fairmounttemple.org.
Community Kitchen-Baking–
Community Kitchen-Baking
Tuesday, May 8, 7 p.m.
On May 8, Community Kitchen volunteers of all ages will bake cookies that are used on shiva trays that are delivered to temple members who have lost a loved one. Would you like to be part of the baking team? This is a fun way to reconnect with temple members you may have not seen for some time, or meet some new friends! The next Community Kitchen
cooking date is Sunday, June 3, 10 a.m. Another opportunity to be part of this great mitzvah activity preparing meals to send to families just home from the hospital or recovering from an illness. -
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! Each year, our Wednesday morning students select a new theme for study. Questions? Contact Cathy Kaus at Ckaus@fairmounttemple.org or 216-447-9539.
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Kabbalat Shabbat Service
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Kabbalat Shabbat Service
This service, followed by a hot and hearty Oneg meal, includes contemporary music, a live band, a projected prayer book, and teachings offered in a spirited, informal environment. Often Kabbalat Shabbat worship serves as a setting for guest artists, teachers and activists to join our clergy in leading and inspiring us.
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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).
Shabbat Morning Minyan–
Shabbat Morning 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 - Jordyn Feldman–
Shabbat Morning Service, Bat Mitzvah - Jordyn Feldman
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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! Each year, our Wednesday morning students select a new theme for study. Questions? Contact Cathy Kaus at Ckaus@fairmounttemple.org or 216-447-9539.
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Shabbat Atid Service
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Shabbat Atid Service
Join us on May 18 when our clergy and our Religious School students lead us in a beautiful worship experience. During this Shabbat, we will be honoring all our Religious School staff and teachers and recognizing Staci Cohen on her 20 years with the Religious School. There will also be a special blessing for students attending camp this summer and they will also receive a special gift. This Shabbat worship, which is for the whole community, features voices of many generations joining together. Join us!
Chevrei Tikva LGBT ChavurahChevrei Tikva LGBT Chavurah
All are welcome to participate in the Shabbat evening service led by members of our Chevrei Tikva Chavurah, which joined Fairmount Temple in 2005 offering special outreach to gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender Jews, their families and friends. Chevrei Tikva is a welcoming Shabbat community, led with the siddur Shabbat V'Yinofash in our Lelyveld Center for Jewish Learning. To learn more, please contact Cathy Kaus at Ckaus@fairmounttemple.org or 216-447-9539.
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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).
Shabbat Morning Minyan–
Shabbat Morning 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 - Sari Zager–
Shabbat Morning Service, Bat Mitzvah - Sari Zager
Erev Shavuot Festival and Confirmation Service–
Erev Shavuot Festival and Confirmation Service
6:15 p.m. Erev Shavuot Festival Service
A service to celebrate the festival of Shavuot and honor our 10th graders, the Confirmation Class of 5778, who will be blessed during the service. -
Shavuot Morning and Yizkor Service
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Shavuot Morning and Yizkor Service
9:30 a.m. Shavuot Morning and Yizkor Memorial Service
Help us remember our loved ones in this intimate holiday memorial service. Rabbi Nosanchuk and Cantor Sager will draw us together in uplifting prayers. This is also the final day of Religious School and a wonderful time to feel part of our community.
WFT Sunday Mitzvah Mornings–
WFT Sunday Mitzvah Mornings
Sunday Mitzvah Morning Projects, Drop in for coffee and help us help others. Several mitzvah projects from which to choose.
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First Families of the Bible
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First Families of the Bible
11 a.m. First Families of the Bible, Diane Lavin, Educator. Come learn with others, open to all.
Women of FT Lunch/Book Discussion–
Women of FT Lunch/Book Discussion
Lunch reservations ARE required by the Friday BEFORE the Tuesday program by calling Phyllis Henry at 440-461-7921 and leave a message if she is not available. Please note the lunches now begin at 12:15 p.m. and will be held seven times this year.
Tuesday, May 22
11 a.m. First Families of the Bible, Diane Lavin
12:15 p.m. Lunch (RSVP required)
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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! Each year, our Wednesday morning students select a new theme for study. Questions? Contact Cathy Kaus at Ckaus@fairmounttemple.org or 216-447-9539.
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Wine & Welcome Reception
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Wine & Welcome Reception
Join us before the 6:15 pm Shabbat Service to toast to a good Shabbat.
Shabbat Evening Service–
Shabbat Evening Service
Every Shabbat (Friday) evening, 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
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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.
Parashat HaShavua (Weekly Torah Portion)
Shabbat Morning Minyan–
Shabbat Morning 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, Bar Mitzvah - Adam Neides–
Shabbat Morning Service, Bar Mitzvah - Adam Neides
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Memorial Day Flag Project
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Memorial Day Flag Project
Remembering Jewish Veterans, Sunday, May 27, 9:15 a.m.
Memorial Day Weekend Mitzvah Project - Continuing our tradition, volunteers and clergy from Fairmount Temple and The Temple-Tifereth Israel will meet at Mayfield Cemetery to plant American flags on over 400 graves of Jewish veterans. Please join us at 9:15 a.m. sharp for this mitzvah of remembrance. All ages welcome and many volunteers are needed!
To RSVP or learn more, please contact Wendy Jacobson at Wjacobson@fairmounttemple.org or 216-447-9542.
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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! Each year, our Wednesday morning students select a new theme for study. Questions? Contact Cathy Kaus at Ckaus@fairmounttemple.org or 216-447-9539.
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Simchat Shabbat for Preschoolers and Families
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Simchat Shabbat for Preschoolers and Families
Simcha means joy, and joy fills the room at this Shabbat experience for Preschoolers and their families. Our clergy join early childhood music leader Jennifer Woda in song and story each month. 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 LGBT Pride Service–
Shabbat LGBT Pride Service
On June 1, we will welcome a guest speaker from PFLAG (parents, families/friends of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender persons) as part of our annual LGBT Pride Shabbat, co-sponsored by Chevrei Tikva LGBT Chavurah.
This first weekend in June also includes Pride in the CLE, a Cleveland celebration sponsored by the LGBT Community Center.
On this evening, we will join with the Chevrei Tikva Chavurah as one community to celebrate LGBT Pride Shabbat.
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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).
Shabbat Morning Minyan–
Shabbat Morning 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 - Anna Wolf–
Shabbat Morning Service, Bat Mitzvah - Anna Wolf
Mincha Havdalah Service, Bat Mitzvah - Kylie Soble–
Mincha Havdalah Service, Bat Mitzvah - Kylie Soble
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Networking at Temple
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Networking at Temple
The group, Networking at the Temple: Business and Career Enhancement, is an opportunity for Fairmount Temple members and guests to network and hear a speaker focusing on business and career growth, enjoy some coffee, followed by open networking. We'll have our usual blend of open networking combined with a chance for each person to deliver a 60-second "commercial" to the entire group. It's another great opportunity for you to get the word out about yourself and your business, and (of course) meet some new business-minded people.
Time: Doors open at 7:45 AM for open networking
Details: Networking begins at 7:45am. Formal program begins at 8 am. Should be done by 9 am (but you are more than welcome to stay past that for more open networking!)
Place: Arthur J. Lelyveld Center for Jewish Learning (aka library)
Cost: Free (actually, a business card)
How to register: RSVPs are requested and encouraged, but not required, to Eugene Tsirlin at eugtsir@yahoo.com or 440-375-4333 -
Spring Luncheon at Landerhaven
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Spring Luncheon at Landerhaven
Details will be announce later Spring, 2018.
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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! Each year, our Wednesday morning students select a new theme for study. Questions? Contact Cathy Kaus at Ckaus@fairmounttemple.org or 216-447-9539.
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Kabbalat Shabbat Service
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Kabbalat Shabbat Service
This service, followed by a hot and hearty Oneg meal, includes contemporary music, a live band, a projected prayer book, and teachings offered in a spirited, informal environment. Often Kabbalat Shabbat worship serves as a setting for guest artists, teachers and activists to join our clergy in leading and inspiring us.
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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).
Shabbat Morning Minyan–
Shabbat Morning 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.
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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! Each year, our Wednesday morning students select a new theme for study. Questions? Contact Cathy Kaus at Ckaus@fairmounttemple.org or 216-447-9539.
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Shabbat Evening Service
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Shabbat Evening Service
Every Shabbat (Friday) evening, 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
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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).
Shabbat Morning Minyan–
Shabbat Morning 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.
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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! Each year, our Wednesday morning students select a new theme for study. Questions? Contact Cathy Kaus at Ckaus@fairmounttemple.org or 216-447-9539.
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Wine & Welcome Reception
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Wine & Welcome Reception
Join us before the 6:15 pm Shabbat Service to toast to a good Shabbat.
Shabbat Evening Service–
Shabbat Evening Service
Every Shabbat (Friday) evening, 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
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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).
Shabbat Morning Minyan–
Shabbat Morning 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.
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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! Each year, our Wednesday morning students select a new theme for study. Questions? Contact Cathy Kaus at Ckaus@fairmounttemple.org or 216-447-9539.
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Shabbat Evening Service
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Shabbat Evening Service
Every Shabbat (Friday) evening, 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
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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.
Parashat HaShavua (Weekly Torah Portion)
Shabbat Morning Minyan–
Shabbat Morning 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.
