Events in August–September 2019
- 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. Open to all families with preschool age children.
Shabbat Evening Service with guest speaker Rabbi Laura Geller–
Shabbat Evening Service with guest speaker Rabbi Laura Geller
This service will be led by our Rabbi Caruso and Cantor Sager. It will include guest speaker Rabbi Laura Geller, Rabbi Emerita of Temple Emanuel of Beverly Hills, who will speak on Acquiring a Heart of Wisdom. She was twice named one of Newsweek’s 50 Most Influential Rabbis in America and was featured in the PBS documentary Jewish Americans. Author of numerous articles in books and journals, she was on the editorial board of The Torah: A Women’s Commentary. She is a Fellow of the Corporation of Brown University. Ordained by Hebrew Union College in 1976, she is the third woman in the Reform Movement to become a rabbi. She is a founder of the first synagogue based village, Chai Village LA, which is part of the national Village Movement (www.chaivillagela.org). She is co-author with her husband Richard Siegel,(z’l) of the soon-to-be-released book Getting Good at Getting Older.
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 Minyan at 10:30 a.m. for those who wish to stay.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 - Noah Rosenthal–
Shabbat Morning Service, Bar Mitzvah - Noah Rosenthal
- 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? Call the Temple at 216-464-1330.
Summer BBQ, hosted by Men of FT–
Summer BBQ, hosted by Men of FT
MFT Adult Summer BBQ
(Free to MFT members, but open to all) Wednesday, Aug. 7, 6:30 p.m.
Come join the Men of Fairmount Temple at a Summer BBQ with good food, including vegetarian options, and live music from Irwin Weinberger. Enjoy a summer cookout dinner with sides and drinks. Dine al fresco on the patio, weather permitting.
This evening is free to paid-up members of Men of FT and only $20 person for everyone else.
RSVPs and payment needed by July 31. Questions? Contact Hedy Silber at 216-447-9540 or Hsilber@fairmounttemple.org.
- 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.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
- 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? Call the Temple at 216-464-1330.
- Early (5 pm), Abbreviated Shabbat Service
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Early (5 pm), Abbreviated Shabbat Service
Please note the Aug. 16 Shabbat Service begins at 5 p.m. and is abbreviated due to Shabbat Across Fairmount Temple.
Shabbat Across Fairmount TempleShabbat Across Fairmount Temple
Carrying on the energy and enthusiasm from that inaugural gathering Shabbat Across Fairmount Temple, all temple members are again invited to share Shabbat dinners with others. A summer date allows those who were out of town in February to participate, while also creating more summer dinner options, including dinner on the deck or pizza in the park. As before, we have a great committee who will match hosts and guests. As before, registration is needed early to give time to work out the logistics. RSVP Deadline July 29.
How to Participate in Shabbat Across
Fairmount Temple?ONLINE: Click here for the sign up link. Our Religious School is coordinating a Shabbat dinner at Fairmount Temple for all Religious School families also on Aug. 16. When signing up, please indicate if you are a RS family and will be attending that dinner.
Email: Caringcommunityft@gmail.com
CALL: Wendy Jacobson, 216-447-9542
- 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.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 - Nora Resnick–
Shabbat Morning Service, Bat Mitzvah - Nora Resnick
- 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? Call the Temple at 216-464-1330.
- Shabbat Evening Service with Dr. Cecile Brennan
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Shabbat Evening Service with Dr. Cecile Brennan
This service will be led by our clergy and include guest speaker Dr. Cecile Brennan. The former chair of the Department of Counseling at John Carroll University, Dr. Brennan is a licensed professional clinical counselor with a supervisory designation, a licensed school counselor, a counselor educator and a clinician in private practice. She regularly presents at local and national counseling conferences and taught in the Art Therapy & Counseling Program at Ursuline College. At the service, Dr. Brennan will grant a Certificate of Counseling and Spiritual Wellness from JCU to Rabbi Nosanchuk who completed his post-graduate studies this spring.
.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.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
- Community Kitchen-Baking
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Community Kitchen-Baking
COMMUNITY KITCHEN
Tuesday, Aug. 27, 7 p.m. Volunteers will be baking mini-honey cakes which will be delivered to congregants who have lost a loved one since last Rosh Hashanah. Our tradition of reaching out to those who are grieving is meaningful both to the recipients and those who deliver the packages. You can help us bake, and/or you can help us deliver the honey cakes in September.
To learn more, please contact our Caring Community Coordinator 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! Each year, our Wednesday morning students select a new theme for study. 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.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
- 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? Call the Temple at 216-464-1330.
- 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. Open to all families with preschool age children.
Shabbat Evening Service–
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.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
- Women of FT Fall Luncheon (at Landerhaven)
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Women of FT Fall Luncheon (at Landerhaven)
Landerhaven6111 Landerhaven DriveMayfield Heights, OH 44124Please join us when we hear from a popular national speaker, author of five books, psychologist and media contributor, Dr. Lori Stevic-Rust who will be our special speaker for this Women of FT Sunday Luncheon. Her newest book is Put On Your Big Girl Shoes: Stepping into Courage, Resilience, and Gratitude. Dr. Stevic-Rust will give an inspiring presentation, Stepping Into Courage, followed by lunch. To learn more about Dr. Stevic-Rust, visit www.doctorlori.net.
The Fall Luncheon will be held at Executive Caterers (Landerhaven, 6111 Landerhaven Dr., Mayfield Hts.). Complimentary valet parking is available and there will be a raffle for a Don Drumm creation. Reservation deadline is Aug. 18, 2019. No Reservations or refunds can be made after this date. To find a form, click here and go to page 6.
Questions: please call Ellen Klein at 216-342-4755.
- 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? Call the Temple at 216-464-1330.
- Kabbalat Shabbat Service
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Kabbalat Shabbat 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 a hearty 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.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
- Challah-making workshop
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Challah-making workshop
Challah-Making Workshop Returns
Sunday, Sept. 15, 11 a.m.The first hands-on Challah-making Workshop was such a success, we’re bringing it back in time for the High Holy Days. Learn how to make a beautiful challah for your holiday table. RSVPs are underway now to Wendy Jacobson, Caring Community Coordinator, 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! Each year, our Wednesday morning students select a new theme for study. 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.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
- 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? 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.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
