Anshe Chesed Fairmount Temple

Click here to watch a video from Cantor Vladimir Lapin who will become Fairmount Temple’s new cantor July 1, 2020.

PURIM FUN For Everyone!!   (click here for a flyer with all the Purim events)
Holiday Happenings for Preschoolers Sunday, March 1, 9 a.m.
Preschool age children, accompanied by a parent or grandparent, are invited to celebrate and learn more about Purim as part of Holiday Happenings, a series of free programs, led by our member Sally Pollock, At this program,  children will learn about Purim with a craft, story and some treats. RSVPs requested to Julie Moss at Jmmoss@fairmounttemple.org.

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.

Simchat Shabbat Celebrating Purim, Friday, March 6, 5:30 p.m.
If you have preschool-age children or grandchildren, come celebrate Shabbat and Purim at the same time with Rabbi Chernow-Reader and musician Julie Moss.  

Annual PurimSpiel, Sunday, March 8, 10:30 a.m.
This year’s theme is High 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.  Would you like to be part of this annual tradition?  We are looking for teens and adults to join in this performance. Contact Yael at YCasselberry@fairmounttemple.org or 216-447-9538.

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.

Other Upcoming Programs and Opportunities in March:

Sunday, March 1, 10 a.m. (Bagels/Coffee available at 9:30 am), Sunday Morning Forum with Joe Kanfer who will share the important work of Honeymoon Israel for Interfaith couples.

Thursday, March 5, 7 p.m., Fourth Annual Texas Hold’em Tournament Fundraiser with food, cash prizes, 50-50 split. Come join the fun. Click here to RSVP.  Open to all, 21 and older.

Tuesday, March 17, 6:45 p.m. Women of FT annual Dessert Seder led by Cantor Sager. RSVP deadline March 10. Click here for flyer.

Wednesday, March 18, 7 p.m. Books and Beyond Discussion with Cantor Sager,  Lioness: Golda Meir and the Nation of Israel by Francine Klagsbrun. Cantor Sager will lead this discussion about this book which has been described as “The definitive biography of the iron-willed leader, chain-smoking political operative, and tea-and-cake-serving grandmother who became the fourth prime minister of Israel.”  To RSVP or learn more, contact Staci Cohen at 216-464-5890 or by email.    The final book discussion of this series is with Rabbi Caruso on Tuesday, April 21, The 100 Most Jewish Foods: A Highly Debatable List by Alana Newhouse.

Sunday, March 29, A Night of Music and Memories with Treva Offutt and more. Click here for flyer  with details, costs and dinner options. RSVP deadline is March 19.

Thursday, March 25, Deadline to order Chocolate Seder Plate in time for Passover. Click here for form.

Wednesday, April 1, 7 p.m. Meet Author Terri Libenson – Come enjoy an evening with acclaimed author/artist/funny mom Terri Libenson who will share stories about her multi-year nationally syndicated award-winning Pajama Diaries and her best-selling illustrated middle grade novels. Only $20/person, $5/student. RSVP deadline is March 25. Click here for more details and RSVP form.

Monday, March 30, 7 -8 p.m. –  Teens 101: Resources for Your Parenting Toolbox  co-facilitated by Stephanie Silverman, Publisher, Susan Borison, Publisher and Editor-in-Chief of Your Teen magazine and a clergy member. This series is presented in  partnership with the Jewish Education Center of Cleveland and Bellefaire JCB and is free and open to the community. Click here for flyer with details on all sessions.To RSVP, contact Staci Cohen, Director of Adult Learning and Teen Engagement, at 216-464-5890 or scohen@fairmounttemple.org.

Click here for our Temple Calendar to see what’s happening every week.  

Did You Know through OPERATION 100% AFFILIATION: JUDAISM FOR EVERY GENERATION,
Fairmount Temple offers the first year voluntary dues to new and returning members?
We want you to experience what we know, Fairmount Temple is a special place to belong. Click here for more info.   

    To learn more about these programs or other opportunities for learning, worship and social action at Fairmount Temple, click on the website calendar,  the Bulletin newsletter, or call us at 216-464-1330.