Shabbat Evening Services, Fridays, 6:15 pm:
In-person Shabbat Evening Services, those attending services in person must be masked at all times while in our facility and observe social distancing.
To Zoom into a Shabbat Service, email Jenny Marmaros here to request the Zoom link.
To watch the live-stream, click here when the service begins. The service is also streamed to the Roku Fairmount Sanctuary app and on live on the temple’s Facebook page.
In-person Shabbat Evening Services, those attending services in person must be masked at all times while in our facility and observe social distancing.
To Zoom into a Shabbat Service, email Jenny Marmaros here to request the Zoom link.
To watch the live-stream, click here when the service begins. The service is also streamed to the Roku Fairmount Sanctuary app and on live on the temple’s Facebook page.
Our weekly Torah Study options are offered via Zoom. For Zoom link for Shabbat Morning Torah Study (9:15 am), or the Wednesday Morning Study (9:15 am), contact Staci Cohen at scohen@fairmounttemple.org.
Upcoming Programs and Services
Shabbat Service with Special Musical Guests, Friday, Nov. 26, 6:15 pm
At this Nov. 26 service, our clergy will be joined by Cleveland’s own Gateway Band. Led by vocalist Jenny Cochran, the Gateway Band will bring a special brand of jazz-gospel fusion to our Shabbat service. Performing for more than 20 years, the group is comprised of a versatile group of musicians renowned for their jazz standard musical interpretations. This service will be in-person (masked and socially distant) and live-streamed.
Virtual Chanukah Lightings, Nov. 28-Dec. 5, 6:15 pm
Over the eight nights of Chanukah, join your Fairmount Temple community at 6:15 pm for a brief, five-minute lighting of the Chanukah candle ritual with blessings. Each virtual candle-lighting will be led by a different Fairmount group, except for the Friday, Dec. 3, when the candle-lighting will occur during our in-person and virtual Shabbat Evening Service. To live-stream the virtual candle-lighting each night at 6:15 pm, click here.
Over the eight nights of Chanukah, join your Fairmount Temple community at 6:15 pm for a brief, five-minute lighting of the Chanukah candle ritual with blessings. Each virtual candle-lighting will be led by a different Fairmount group, except for the Friday, Dec. 3, when the candle-lighting will occur during our in-person and virtual Shabbat Evening Service. To live-stream the virtual candle-lighting each night at 6:15 pm, click here.
Please note on Dec. 4, go to the Chapel box for candle-lighting on this night only.
Friday, Dec. 3, 6:15 pm, Shabbat Service Celebrating Chanukah
This year’s Shabbat Service Celebrating Chanukah will include what we all need during the Festival of Lights – A communal lighting of our chanukkiot, beautiful music, and a message from our clergy to resonate with the season. We will also honor our 5782Consecration Class, welcoming our first graders to the beginning of their Jewish education in the warmth of our communal pride. This service will be in-person (masked and social distancing), and live-streamed and Zoom. If you join us in-person, we invite you to bring your own menorah and seven candles to light in our Weinberg Social Hall.
This year’s Shabbat Service Celebrating Chanukah will include what we all need during the Festival of Lights – A communal lighting of our chanukkiot, beautiful music, and a message from our clergy to resonate with the season. We will also honor our 5782Consecration Class, welcoming our first graders to the beginning of their Jewish education in the warmth of our communal pride. This service will be in-person (masked and social distancing), and live-streamed and Zoom. If you join us in-person, we invite you to bring your own menorah and seven candles to light in our Weinberg Social Hall.
Sunday, Dec. 12, 9:30 am, Zoom Conversation with Rabbi Sarah Schechter, Chaplain, Major, United States Air Force
Rabbi Schechter, a rabbinical school classmate of Rabbi Nosanchuk, is stationed in Ramstein, Germany, and recently participated in Operation Allied Refuge/Welcome, airlifting at-risk Afghan civilians, U.S. embassy employees, and other prospective Special Immigrant Visa applicants from Afghanistan, as U.S. troops withdrew from Afghanistan. Rabbi Schechter is the first female rabbi to serve as a chaplain in the USAF. We hope you’ll join us for this unique opportunity to learn from a rabbi and chaplain serving our military at a challenging and historic time.
RSVP to Staci Cohen by email here or at 216-447-9547 to register and receive the Zoom link.
A Yiddish Celebration in Learning and Song
Rozhinkes Mit Mandlen (Raisins and Almonds):
A Brief Exploration of Yiddish Songs with Cantor Lapin
Wednesday, Dec. 15, 7 pm, Zoom-only
Yiddish music and songs have played a transformational role in Jewish life throughout the past two centuries. From lifting the spirits of impoverished masses to inspiring revolutionary movements, from the colorful images of gentle lullabies to the dark lamentations of the Holocaust – Yiddish songs have been a window to the Jewish soul (or, at least the Jewish soul of Eastern Europe). Join Cantor Lapin for a special learning opportunity about the history and development of the Yiddish songs that are so close to his (and we hope your) heart.
Rozhinkes Mit Mandlen (Raisins and Almonds):
A Brief Exploration of Yiddish Songs with Cantor Lapin
Wednesday, Dec. 15, 7 pm, Zoom-only
Yiddish music and songs have played a transformational role in Jewish life throughout the past two centuries. From lifting the spirits of impoverished masses to inspiring revolutionary movements, from the colorful images of gentle lullabies to the dark lamentations of the Holocaust – Yiddish songs have been a window to the Jewish soul (or, at least the Jewish soul of Eastern Europe). Join Cantor Lapin for a special learning opportunity about the history and development of the Yiddish songs that are so close to his (and we hope your) heart.
RSVP to Staci Cohen at Scohen@fairmounttemple.org
From Belarus to Beachwood: A Yiddish Song Journey with Cantor Lapin
Sunday, Dec. 19, 3 pm
In-person in the Mandel Sanctuary and live-streamed (not Zoomed)
Cantor Vladimir Lapin invites you to join him on a journey featuring the music and melodies of the Jewish people going back for generations! The afternoon concert (rescheduled from last summer) can be enjoyed in-person (masks required and social distancing) and via live-stream from our Joseph & Florence Mandel Sanctuary.
This concert is sponsored by Axelrod Buick GMC and Northern Ohio Buick GMC Dealers.
Our Women of Fairmount Temple are offering several other Zoom book discussions and more. Follow them on Facebook or email them at womenft@fairmounttemple.org to be added to a mailing list.
Click here for our Temple Calendar.
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.
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT
Our Clergy Created Their Own FUN Holiday Greetings!
Our Clergy Created Their Own FUN Holiday Greetings!
Click here to see the Jewmanji A Passover Parody and click here to see the High Holy Days Clergy Car Karaoke!
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.
