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Sign-up for “Lunch and Love”- Saturday, August 17, at noon
Celebrate Tu B’Av, the ‘Jewish Valentine’s Day’
You are invited to join us for “Lunch and Love”
Be sure to join us as we celebrate the holiday of Tu B’Av, the Jewish Valentine’s Day, with lunch and a program titled, of course, “Lunch and Love.” It all happens on Saturday, August 17, at noon, in the community room, immediately following the morning Shabbat service.
It’s going to be a love-ly event.
Sisterhood president Adrianne Greenberg is planning the menu and preparing the lunch, which is sponsored by Elaine Goldman.
Everyone attending is invited to bring something they love — an object, photo, token, etc. What do you love? We want to know…
As with many Jewish traditions, the roots of Tu B’Av are ancient, but beautifully adaptable to modern times. The Hebrew calendar, which is based on the lunar cycle, places the holiday of Tu B’Av on the 15th day of the Jewish month of Av, when the moon is full. Many ancient cultures believed that a full moon gives off positive vibes for love and romance. Tracing the holiday’s roots, Jewish historians have found mentions in texts from the Second Temple period, which lasted from 530 BCE until 70 CE. The holiday was once referenced as “the Second Temple period version of a singles mixer.”
Fun time ahead. There is no charge to attend.
Tisha B’Av observance, Monday, August 12 at 7:30 p.m. (hybrid)
Please join us for Tisha B’Av observance,
Monday, August 12 at 7:30 p.m. (hybrid)
The 9th of Av is a major day of mourning in Judaism. The observance commemorates the destruction of the First and Second Temples in Jerusalem and other tragedies that have occurred. Rabbi Gadi will speak about the ongoing war in Israel.
Clcik here to download the Book of Lamentations.
Please join us for Tisha B’Av observance,
Monday, August 12 at 7:30 p.m. (hybrid)
The 9th of Av is a major day of mourning in Judaism. The observance commemorates the destruction of the First and Second Temples in Jerusalem and other tragedies that have occurred. Rabbi Gadi will speak about the ongoing war in Israel.
Clcik here to download the Book of Lamentations.
It’s a busy weekend at our shul…
From the playful to the pensive
Please join our fellow congregants and guests
• Friday, August 9: Shabbat Service, at 7:30 p.m. (hybrid)
With special presentation by shul members Gordon Henry and
Debbie Epstein Henry, who recently returned from a mission in Israel.
Oneg Shabbat to follow.
• Saturday, August 10: Shabbat service, at 9:30 a.m. (hybrid)
• Sunday, August 11: Books & Bagels, Community Room at 10 a.m. (in-person only). Bagels, crafts, family fun, and a PJ Library read-aloud storytime, for tots and toddlers, parents and grandparents.
• Monday, August 12: Tisha B’Av observance, at 7:30 p.m. (hybrid)
The 9th of Av is a major day of mourning in Judaism. The observance commemorates the destruction of the First and Second Temples in Jerusalem and other tragedies that have occurred. Rabbi Gadi will speak about the ongoing war in Israel. The Book of Lamentations will be read.
[An online link to the Book of Lamentations will be
emailed to members and friends on Monday morning.
Copies of the text will be available in the sanctuary.]
Books & Bagels
August 11
10:00 AM- 11:30 AM
Join the family fun in Greenport FREE and open to the community! Bagels, crafts, read-a-loud for the family
For: Newborns (0-12 months), Toddler (1-3 years), Preschool (3-5 years), K-2nd grade (5-7 years)
Event cost: Free
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