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…
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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…
Religion, September 2019
Institute for Judaic Services and Studies High Holy Days and Shabbat Services
Sandy McNabb We are proud to announce that the Institute for Judaic Services and Studies at SaddleBrooke will again be providing High Holy Day Services. Rabbi Sanford Seltzer will lead our services with Sarah Bollt our Cantorial Soloist, accompanied by Chris Tackett. Below is the schedule for the services which will all be held at…
Religion, August 2019
Institute for Judaic Services and Studies offers High Holy Days
Sandy McNabb We are proud to announce that the Institute for Judaic Services and Studies at SaddleBrooke will again be providing High Holy Day Services. Rabbi Sanford Seltzer will again lead our services with Sarah Bollt our Cantorial Soloist, accompanied by Chris Tackett. Below is the schedule for the services which will all be held…
Religion, March 2019
Institute for Judaic Services and Studies
Yvette Sabulsky Our next Shabbat service is March 29, 7:00 p.m. in the MVCC Ballroom West. Services are led by Rabbi Sandy Seltzer and Cantorial Soloist Sarah Bollt, accompanied by Chris Tackett. Sharing Shabbat is a wonderful way to welcome the peace of Shabbat as a community. Oneg Shabbat Marilyn Anthony will sponsor our Oneg…
Religion, February 2019
Institute for Judaic Services and Studies
Our next Shabbat service is February 22 at 7:00 p.m. in the MVCC Ballroom West. Services are led by Rabbi Sandy Seltzer and Cantorial Soloist Sarah Bollt, accompanied by Chris Tackett. Sharing Shabbat is a wonderful way to welcome the peace of Shabbat as a community. Oneg Shabbat Our Oneg Shabbat will be sponsored by…
Religion, January 2019
News from the Institute for Judaic services and studies
Yvette Sabulsky Our next Shabbat service is January 25, 7:00 p.m. in the SaddleBrooke One Activity Center. (Street parking outside the Activity Center is prohibited. Park at the SaddleBrooke One Bocce Court. Thank you.) Services are led by Rabbi Sandy Seltzer and Cantorial Soloist Sarah Bollt, accompanied by Chris Tackett. Sharing Shabbat is a wonderful…