The Institute for Judaic Services and Studies (IJSS) greets the new year welcoming congregants, clergy, and guests. Rabbi Sanford Seltzer led us throughout the High Holidays with prayer, liturgy, and thoughts commensurate with the High Holy Days. Our cantorial soloist Eliyanah Powers guided us through our prayers with her glorious voice and melodies. Josh Nichols,…
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Generals, September 2023
High Holy Day Services
The Institute for Judaic Services and Studies (IJSS) invites the congregation to High Holiday Services. Important Dates: Rosh Hashanah evening services will begin on Sept. 15 at 7 p.m. Rosh Hashanah morning services will be held on Sept. 16 at 9 a.m. Tashlich services will be held on Sept. 16 at the SaddleBrooke Golf Course lake…
Clubs & Classes, July 2023
IJSS: Summer!
As we get into summer, it is nice to stay connected and celebrate the changes and warmth of the season. In friendship, we will meet a couple of times during the summer just to say “hello.” A gathering for July is also being planned as a congregation with Jewish Friendship Group (JFG) to meet before…
Clubs & Classes, June 2023
Twins! Four Sets of Them!
Melanie Einbund Friday, April 28, was our last Shabbat Service until the High Holy Days. It was the last service for our outstanding accompanist Harrison Scheckler. Harrison leaves us to teach at a university in Iowa as Professor of Piano. Harrison learned Jewish liturgical music from scratch. We will be forever grateful for his commitment, performance, and…
Clubs & Classes, January 2023
Services, IJSS Annual Meeting, and the ‘R’ Words
The Institute for Judaic Services and Studies (IJSS) held their annual meeting on Dec. 16. Annual reports and elections for 2023 board members were a part of the agenda. Because this article is submitted to our newspapers prior to Dec. 16, election results and action items aren’t listed. IJSS begins the new year with services, which…
Religion, December 2021
IJSS Celebrates Chanukah!
In October, Institute for Judaic Services and Studies (IJSS) members observed Shabbat services via Zoom. Rabbi Harari officiated, and Sarah Boltt and David Mancini-Conway accompanied the cantorial soloist. Hopefully, this will be the last Zoom service, as we plan to meet in person for Chanukah in December. Our previous Zoom services for the High Holy Days…
Religion, November 2021
IJSS Observes Yom Kippur and Shabbat Services and Looks to Volunteers
Melanie Einbund Institute for Judaic Services and Studies (IJSS) members observed Yom Kippur via Zoom on Sept. 15 and 16. Rabbi Harari officiated, and Sarah Boltt, cantorial soloist, was accompanied by David Mancini-Conway. They provided both traditional and contemporary services. Readings of poetry and prayers were recited throughout the service, which added meaning to the…
Clubs & Classes, October 2021
IJSS Observes Rosh Hashanah, Tashlich, and Challenges
Institute for Judaic Services and Studies (IJSS) members celebrated Rosh Hashanah via Zoom on Sept. 6 and 7. We have spoken about having services together. Well, things aren’t always what you plan. Over the course of the last weeks in August, because of the COVID surge, much discussion, concern, and decisions were made regarding in-person,…
Clubs & Classes, August 2021
IJSS and Got a Lake?
Melanie Einbund The Institute for Judaic Services and Studies (IJSS) hopes that our members and friends are looking forward to the Jewish High Holy Days. We welcome Rabbi Harari to our pulpit. The rabbi has been preparing services that will be traditional and informative. Sarah Bolt will be returning as our cantorial soloist. We are…
Religion, July 2021
IJSS: Vacations, Food, and Summer Shabbat
Melanie Einbund The Institute for Judaic Services and Studies (IJSS) hopes that our members and friends enjoy the summer months. IJSS is preparing for the upcoming 2021-22 year. Rabbi Laura Harari will be officiating at our High Holiday services and monthly Shabbat services. She has an energetic personality, is a people person, and has a deep…