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  • Children look on as the sofer explains the process of repairing a Torah scroll
  • Bimah with 3 Torah scrolls in ark
  • Sofer with Temple congregants
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  • Breaking of the fast 2010

Recent updates

Fall 2022 Temple Bulletin

September 6, 2022 by • Uncategorized • Tags: •

FALL, 2022 Contents: Message from President Faye Schulz Message from Jennie Bunde High Holiday Schedule 5783 / 2022 Shabbat Services Schedule  News and Events Mazel Tov, Toda Raba, Mi Shebeirach, and Farewells Save the Date 2022 / 5783 Festival Schedule Updates, Donation Info, and Links PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE: A few years ago when I was flying […]

New COVID-19 Policy for meeting in-person at the Temple

June 19, 2022 by • Uncategorized •

New COVID-19 Policy for meeting in-person at the Temple:  At its June 7th meeting, the Temple Board approved a new policy for meeting in-person at the Temple, making vaccination optional while leaving in place a requirement to wear a mask; masks can be removed while eating or drinking. Explanation: This policy recognizes the important value […]

Summer 2022 Bulletin

June 19, 2022 by • Uncategorized • Tags: •

  Summer 2022 Temple Sholom Monroe & North Streets P.O. Box 501 Galesburg, IL 60402-0501 Contents: Message from President Faye Schulz Message from Rabbi Henry Jay Karp Shabbat & Holiday Services Schedule, Winter / Spring 2022 Board News Mazel Tov, Todah Raba, and Farewell Save the Date News, Info, and Links Donations PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE: “Searching […]

From the Union For Reform Judaism / Reform Movement

Antisemitism Finally Hits Home for Me

Antisemitism Finally Hits Home for Me jemerman September 29, 2022

Interfaith Family
star of david resting on a prayer book
In the many years (57 to be exact) that I have been in an interfaith marriage, I felt somehow removed from antisemitism. I was raised in a Roman Catholic family, and, while there were a few comments from aunts and uncles when I got engaged, it was the 1960s, and I was in love. I believed we would figure it out as we went along.

Rebuilding After the Storms of Life: An Interview with Rabbi Joseph Meszler

Rebuilding After the Storms of Life: An Interview with Rabbi Joseph Meszler jemerman September 22, 2022

Children's Books
purple book cover with book title
We sat down with Rabbi Joseph Meszler, author of "The Sukkah in the Storm: A Sukkot Story," to discuss the ways this story teaches children about strength, resilience, community, and asking for help.

Keeping Family Close, Regardless of Distance

Keeping Family Close, Regardless of Distance jemerman September 21, 2022

High Holidays
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As I boarded the plane to Israel in the summer of 2002 for my first year of rabbinical school at HUC in Jerusalem, my mother said, "Please, just don't meet an Israeli." As soon as the plane touched down at Ben Gurion airport, I knew that I was home. A few months later, I met that Israeli. From our first conversation, he understood that I was studying to be a rabbi, and I understood that he wanted to live only in Israel.

A Vegan Rosh HaShanah for a Sweet New Year

A Vegan Rosh HaShanah for a Sweet New Year jemerman September 14, 2022

Vegan Recipes
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I am vegan because I am Jewish. Everything that led me to a vegan practice came from my childhood where I kept kosher, learned by asking thoughtful questions, and practiced daily rituals like hand washing and reciting brachot that brought intention to aspects of daily life.