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Yoni Yershalayim Picnic
Sunday, May 17
12:15pm at Temple Israel
Please Join us for a Taste of Jerusalem
as we celebrate Yom Yerusbalyim!
There wiil be a delicious selection of Israeli food
(Falafel, Humnius/Pita, Latkes, Rugelach) plus games,
live music from The Ruach, face painting, a magician and more!
Food prices range from $2-S8. For more information,
please visit the Temple Israel website.
Our Special Shabbat Offerings
in May
Temple Israel offers you many Shabbat programs to explore
your spiritual side, to study and to eonneet with one another.
Visiio}‘s are welcome.
Java -N- Jeans* - Sa/iirciay, May 2, 10:00am
This learner’s service is a place to ask questions and Icam about
individual prayers. Followed by in depth Torah discussion.
Educator Appreciation Shabbat —.SV?/., May 9, 9:30am
r J Join us to celebrate and honor Charlotte Jewish Educators.
V J Delicious Kiddush Lunch to follow.
Oiieg Prior to Shabbat —Friday, May 15, 5:30pm
Join us for a celebratory oneg prior to Shabbat services as we
honor the B’nai Mitzvah Class of 2015.
Rock HaShabbat* - Friday, May 15, 6:15pm
A multigenerational ser\'ice set to contemporary rock music.
Come sing along the 3rd Friday of every month!
Kavanah with Yoga -Saiiin/ay, May 16, 9:30am
Now al ihe Levine JCX' Aerobics Studio (FREE babysitting onsite!)
This service combines the ancient practices of Jewish prayer
and meditation to create space for reflection and growth.
Family Shabbat: Kick-Off to Summer @ the J*
Friday, May 29, 6:00pm at Camp Mindy
Join us at the LJCC for a special Kabbalat Shabbat
seiv'ice, led by Rabbi Murray Ezring & Miss Patty,
followed by a light dinner. All ages welcome.
Register at the LJCC.
*This service does not replace standard Shabbat seiviccs al Temple Israel.
ChildrenAbuth
Torah Tots
Friday, May 8, 5:45pm (Lag B ’omer Special)
Saturday, May 23, 10:00am
(Shavifot Ice Cream Party)
For toddlers and their families. We’ll sing,
dance, share stories and enjoy a Kiddush snack.
Beyond B’nai Mitzvah
Saturday, May 2, 9:30am - 8tb Grade students
Saturday, May 9, 9:30am - 9th Grade students
Join post-B’nai Mitzvah kids as they help lead Shabbat services.
Baccalaureate Recognition
.Saturday, May 30, 9:30am
Join us as we honor our High School seniors during Shabbat services.
SHAVUOT
TOGETHER
Saturday^ May 23
Join us as we celebrate
Confirmation & Shavtiot
with services & dinner. After dinner,
we’ll head over to the LJCC for a
Community Tikktin Leil Shavuot
study session.
6; 15pm Seivict's
7; 15pm Contlrmation Dinm^r’*
8:00pm Panii Discussion @ LJCC
FcaUintm Rabbi Murray Ezring,
Rabbi Judy Schindler & Rabbi
Barbara Rhede (LINC ChiirloUe)
Breakout Discussion Groups
11:00pm Ice Cream Dessert
^Dinner reservations
online at templeisraelne.org
Sisterhood
Animal Closing Brunch - Sunday, May 31, 10:30am
Rabbi Ezring will lead us in a discussion of Conversion and Kcruv in the Conser
vative Movement, followed by a “HERstory panel discussion. Cost: .810 pp.
RSVP: Hilary Rosenbaum at dhrosc4(«;gmail.com or 704-321-0625 by May 26.
Social Clu6
Mystery Bus Ride - llmrsday. May 7, htis departs from Temple, 8:30am
Please arrive at 8:15am. Return @ 5pm. Not a lor of walking, but lots of fun!
Snacks, water and ride included. Members: $40 pp; non-members: $45 pp
Luneb costs not included. For more info, contact Ruth Goldberg ,704-366-8903
or Irvdng Bicnstock at 704-542-0094. Deadline: April 28, space limited.
Events for All
Cantor & Friends iii Temple Israel’s Mindy Ellen Levine Chapel
Sunday, May 3, 4:00pm
Join Cantor Elias Rooebvarg for the final concert in his series of monthly
“musicales” (with accompaniment by Monty Bennett) for a delightful afternoon
of music. This month’s concert will feature ”My Favorite Theatre Songs,” with
special guest, Cantor Maty Thomas ofTcmplc Beth El.
Temple Israel Blood Drive (with the American Red Cross)
Tuesday, May 19, 10:00am-3:00pm
To sign up, email Jessie at jbriusfieldfd'Jternpleisraelnc.org
Temple Israel Book Club: The Assistant by Bernard Mai a mud
Monday, June 1, 7:30pm
Written in 1957, this is a story of crime and punishment, love and redemption
that is “startling and timeless.” Malamud’s second novel is “right in the line
of one of the great streams of American fictional tradition.”
71 Youth Groups
End-Of-Year Banquet & Festivities
Sunday, May 3, 6:00pm (Temple Israel)
“Dress-to-Impress” and join your friends as TI Youth Groups (Mahar,
Bonim & Gesher) gather for dinner, games & a special celebration!
Torah on Tap
BBQ & Bonfire for Young Professionals — Saturday, May 9, 7:30pm
Join us for a fun evening of music, backyard games, a delicious BBQ,
and a bonfire! Cost: $10 (includes all food) BYOB. RSVP to Ariel
DiDonato, adidonato(d)tcmplcisraclnc.org to receive the location info.
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TEMPLE ISRAEL ANNUAL MEETING
Sunday, May 17
10:30am at Temple Israel
.temp Ieisraelnc.org • P 704.362.2796