UPCOMING PROGRAMS
ISRAEL TRIP 2024
Join Temple Israel on a trip to Israel! Enjoy your community as
you make memories that will last a lifetime and will connect you to
your Jewish heritage and community, and form a bond with a country
that will become your second home. Whether it is your first, second,
or third trip to Israel, we have crafted an itinerary that is engaging
and exciting for all. We can’t wait to see you!
LEARN MORE by joining us for one of TWO Information Sessions (October 15 or 24) with Rabbi Wolk, and
David Abraham of Israel Maven, to learn more about this exciting travel opportunity. To register for a session, click here.
Additional Programs
SOUTHERN FRIED SUKKOT DINNER
Friday, September 29, following Services
Join us for our annual Southern
Fried Sukkot Meal in the sukkah,
prepared by Izzy’s Catering.
For details, and to register by
9/22, click here.
Men's Club: BRISKET, BOURBON & CIGARS:
A Sukkot Celebration
Sunday, October 1, 6 pm
Join the Men's Club under the
Temple Israel Sukkah for an
exciting night of brisket, bourbon,
and brotherhood starting at 6 pm.
You'll have the choice between a
delicious brisket or vegetarian option, with everything included! To register, click here.
Empty Nesters: SWEETS IN THE SUKKAH
Monday, October 2, 7:15 pm
Join us for Sweets, cheese and
crackers, veggies and dips, fresh
fruit, wine, soft drinks, and
coffee/tea! To register, by 9/26,
click here.
STILL: LUNCH & EVERYTHING SYMPHONYISH
Tuesday, October 3, 12 Noon
Gather with members of STILL (fka Social Club) for a luncheon in
the TI Sukkah at noon, followed
by a talk entitled “Everything
Symphonyish,” with Charlotte
Symphony CEO David Fisk. There
will be a short musical presentation
by CSO violinists Susan Blumberg and
Jenny Topilow. To register, click here.
WoTI: CIDER IN THE SUKKAH
Tuesday, October 3, 7:15 pm
Join the Women of Temple
Israel (WoTI) in the Sukkah
for cider, conversation, and
joyful games as we celebrate
the miracles and blessings of Sukkot. For additional details
and to register, click here.
SIMCHAT TORAH CELEBRATION
Saturday, October 7
Beginning at 5 pm!
Join us on Erev Simchat Torah
for dinner, music, dancing, and
celebrations with the Torah!
5:00 pm - Young Families Preschool Program
5:30 - Evening Minyan
5:45 - Food Truck Festival*
7:00 - Dancing with the Torahs
*To register for the Food Truck Festival dinner,
by 9/28, click here.
Lifelong Learning: TORAH READING WITH
CANTOR ROOCHVARG
Mondays, October 9, 16, 23, & 30, 7:15 pm
The skill of reading Torah is
over 1,000 years old and is
used in synagogues all over
the world. You too can
acquire this skill! Temple
Israel wants you to join our Torah reading team!
All that is required is the ability to decode Hebrew.
For additional info and/or to register, click here.
Lifelong Learning: THE JEWISH EXPERIENCE:
THE ASHKENAZIM
Wednesdays: October 11, 18, 25, and
November 1, 7:15 pm
Join Marshal Auron as we focus
on the story and contributions of Eastern/Central European Jewry.
We’ll trace origins from the first
Jews in Europe to the challenges
of the Medieval and Renaissance
years, to the contributions of
Yiddish culture, and culminate in learning about
Ashkenazi customs today. To register, click here.
TI TEENS ROCK
(7th-12th grade singers/musicians)
Sunday, October 15, 3 pm
Learn your favorite Jewish Rock
Songs on guitar, bass, drums,
and vocals as we prepare to
perform your favorite Jewish and non-Jewish songs!
All levels are welcome. Bring your instrument and/or
your love of singing and making new friends! For
details, click here
TI KIDS SING
(2nd-6th graders)
Friday, October 20, 5 pm
For those who love to sing! We
will generally meet one Friday
each month at 5 p.m., for a fun
and engaging rehearsal followed
by a performance in our lively and musical Kabbalat Shabbat service
at 6:15 p.m. For additional details,
click here.
