Jewish tradition gives us this month as a period of preparation for entering into the High Holidays with awareness and motivation. To engage all of our senses in this process of restoration, TIP is offering a series of events throughout the month of Elul to nourish body, mind, heart, and spirit.
Thank you for your interest in our upcoming Elul events.
Thursdays, 6:45 – 8:00 pm: 8/29, 9/12, 9/19, via Zoom.
Allison Miller leads the discussion of Rabbi Alan Lew’s classic book, This Is Real and You Are Completely Unprepared.
Through Torah texts, Jewish fables, stories from his own life, and Buddhist parables, Rabbi Lew helps us understand the purpose in this annual passage that has the potential to leave us deeply enriched and even transformed.
We will practice short, guided meditations to help us integrate what we are discovering in the text. Together, we can deepen our experience of the upcoming holidays so that something new is awakened, bringing us into deeper connection with ourselves and one another.
Thursday, September 5, 7:00 pm via Zoom
Four rabbis discuss the themes of Rabbi Shai Held’s new book within the context of the month of Elul.
Named by Newsweek as one of the 50 most influential rabbis in America, Rabbi Shai Held is a philosopher, theologian, author, and scholar. He serves as President and Dean at the Hadar Institute.
Register for the Zoom link.
Co-sponsored by Temple Beth Abraham, Nashua and Temple Beth Jacob, Concord.
Sunday, September 22
As we approach the High Holidays, we honor our departed loved ones with prayers and private reflection. No registration required.
Sunday, September 22, 10:00 am
Temple Israel Cemetery, Banfield Road, Portsmouth
Led by Rabba Kaya Stern-Kaufman
Sunday, September 22, 11:30 am
Pine Hill Cemetery, Dover
Led by Reb Beni Summers
Sunday, September 22, 1:15 pm
Forest Glade Cemetery, Somersworth
Led by Cathi Cherry-Liston
Sunday, September 22, 5:00pm
Join Rabba Kaya Stern-Kaufman, rabbinic intern Reb Beni Summers, and facilitator Arlene Brewster, PhD, for an evening of sacred conversation about Israel. Many of us have felt isolated and deeply torn, unable to discuss this difficult subject in community. Tonight we offer an opportunity to reflect and share our thoughts and feelings through group processing, hevruta learning, prayer, and song.
Saturday, September 28, 7:00pm
Join us in the Social Hall for a dessert buffet, movie, and discussion led by Rabba Kaya Stern-Kaufman.
Film: The Straight Story (1999, rated G), directed by David Lynch.
IMDB synopsis: Alvin Straight, a 73-year-old, learns that his estranged brother, Lyle is critically ill. Unable to drive, Alvin embarks on a journey from Iowa to Mt. Zion, by riding a lawn mower. Will he succeed?
Sunday, September 29, Time 9:30 am
Join the Global Jewish Waterfront Cleanup as we adapt the ancient Jewish tradition of Tashlich to tackle the modern global issue of pollution.
We will meet at Jenness State Beach in Rye, NH, for coffee and donuts at 9:30 am, followed by beach cleanup from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm.
Sponsored by the TIkkun Olam Committee. All are welcome!
Sunday, August 25, 11:00am–3:00 pm
Strawbery Banke, Portsmouth (rain location: Temple Israel)
DON’T MISS OUT ON JAM FEST, THE JEWISH ARTS & MUSIC FESTIVAL!
Join us as we celebrate Jewish art, music, food, and culture with the entire Seacoast community at beautiful Strawbery Banke.
