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Recent updates

Fall Temple Bulleting

September 13, 2023 by • Tags: •

Fall 2023 Temple Sholom On behalf of the entire Temple Sholom community past, present and future, I would like to thank and honor those who have served on the Capital Campaign Committee. You have succeeded in “Securing the Legacy” and  “Shaping the Future” for our congregation. ******************************************** Penny Gold and Bob Bondi (co-chairs) David Amor        […]

Summer 2023 Bulletin

June 16, 2023 by • Tags: •

Summer 2023 Temple Sholom Monroe & North Streets P.O. Box 501 Galesburg, IL 60402-0501 PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE: Dear Friends of Temple Sholom, I hope this newsletter finds you in good health and high spirits as we start the summer. As the summer approaches, I know that some of you have a bit more time to explore […]

Winter/Spring 2023 Temple Bulletin

January 12, 2023 by • Tags: •

Message from President Faye Schulz Message from Rabbi Jennie Bunde Shabbat Services Schedule Mazel Tov and Todah Raba Mailbag, News, and Announcements Donations PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE: We have accomplished a great deal in 2022.  I’d like to report on some projects and policies that have benefitted our congregation. For our High Holiday and Friday night services, […]

From the Union For Reform Judaism / Reform Movement

Judgment Days

Judgment Days jemerman September 21, 2023

High Holidays
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Some label Rosh HaShanah and the period between the New Year and Yom Kippur as "Judgment Days," a time during which the trajectory of our lives for the coming year is reached.

Enhancing Mitzvot on Simchat Torah with Three Nature Crafts for Children

Enhancing Mitzvot on Simchat Torah with Three Nature Crafts for Children jemerman September 18, 2023

Family Activities
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As summer changes to autumn in St. Louis, we seek ways to find nature-based connections...

Jewish Women at War: Golda, You're So Not Invited to My Bat Mitzvah

Jewish Women at War: Golda, You're So Not Invited to My Bat Mitzvah jemerman September 18, 2023

Arts and Culture
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Two very different Jewish films have emerged on the 2023 late summer film scene. One depicts the trials and tribulations of a 75-year-old legislator during the greatest crisis of her life, the other portrays a 12-year-old girl on the cusp of adulthood.

Simple Ways to Make Yom Kippur Meaningful at Home with Young Children

Simple Ways to Make Yom Kippur Meaningful at Home with Young Children jemerman September 13, 2023

Engaging Families with Young Children
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As the high holidays approach, we are reminded that there are so many meaningful Jewish moments to celebrate. Within the joy and ruach (spirit) of holidays like Rosh Hashanah, Sukkot, and Simchat Torah, lies the solemn and serious Yom Kippur. There are a myriad of ways to make Yom Kippur meaningful for young children, for whom especially, Yom Kippur is not an easy holiday to understand.