 Temple B'rith Kodesh is a Reform congregation in the Rochester area consisting of approximately 1125 families.
Programs include: Shabbat observance and learning programs, adult education classes and lectures, Chavurot (Friendship Groups), the Rochester Kollel, youth programs, family grade level school programs, holiday celebrations, Mitzvah Day, preschool programs, social action activities, special Shabbat music programs, WRJ/Sisterhood Women's Spirituality retreat, and support groups. Judaism traces its history back over 3,000 years, but the three basic principles have remained unchanged: worship of God, love of learning, and the doing of good deeds. General E-mail: welcome@tbk.org
Note: This is not a confidential e-mail. Any messages for the staff that are timely should not be sent via e-mail. In these instances, please call the Temple and leave your message. However, comments or questions are welcome in this mail box and we will respond as quickly as possible. You may also send mail to individual staff members as listed above. 2131 Elmwood Ave, Rochester, NY 14618 - (585)244-7060
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Sunday, May 18 at 9:30 a.m.
in the Sanctuary This will be the 159th Annual Meeting. As we head toward our 160th year, your involvement is important. The agenda at the annual meeting will include: a discussion of our financial future, Senior Rabbi Laurence Kotok's annual message, volunteer recognition (including our Board Trustees), presentation of special awards to George Gazarek and Arthur Herz, the report of the Nominating Committee and an opportunity to elect trustees. We'll finish up with a celebration of learning, together with all of our students, to conclude the meeting. See you at Temple! See the Slate
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Joint Service and Dinner with Temple Sinai
Friday, May 9, 2008
6 p.m. Dinner with Temple Sinai (at TBK)
7 p.m. Shabbat Service, Yom HaZikaron & Yom HaAtzma-ut
Guest Speaker: Liran Gazit, Shlichat Aliyah with the World Zionist Organization Buffet Dinner catered by our ever-popular Executive Chef for the Rochester Red Wings, David Festenstein!
Braised short ribs, roasted potatoes, vegetable, salad & beverage
Veggie meal available upon request
RSVP by May 5th to Carol Leichtner School-Wide Teacher Appreciation
Shabbat Dinner & Service
Friday, May 16
6 p.m. Dinner
7 p.m. Service
Call the Religious School office at 244-7969 ext. 252 to RSVP or for more information WRJ/Sisterhood Creative Shabbat Service
Friday, May 30 at 7 p.m.
Meet the new Board and honor the retiring Board. The Shabbat Service will feature song, poetry and prayer. A specially prepared Oneg will provide time to meet and greet friends.
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It was surprising to receive the call from the Jerusalem Post. And a few weeks later, Earl Gurell called up, "It's in The Forward… in Yiddish!" But if you happened to be there at Mt. Hope Cemetery, on that warm summer morning, you would agree: It's a story that ought to be told - on local TV and the papers - and yes, to all those who care about heritage, history and the life of our people.
Here's the story...
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Friday, May 23 at 6:00 p.m. TBK has received a wonderful gift from TBK members Rae Fradkin and Lenora Klein. We now have 200 copies of the Purple Valley Siddur for use on Erev Shabbat, Friday evening services. Their generous gift provides another wonderful option for our Friday evening services. We will introduce the Purple Valley Siddur at Shabbat Service on Friday May 23 with a special guest - Elissa Klein, co-author with Emily Steinhagen of this beautiful volume. Elissa is the daughter of Dale and Joe Klein and granddaughter of Rae and Lenora. The gift of these prayerbooks is in memory of Murray G. Fradkin and Arnold Klein. Join us to welcome both Elissa and Shabbat on May 23.
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 Expect the biggest, best Israel parade Rochester has ever seen on Sunday, May 11th! In honor of Israel's 60th birthday, East Avenue will be transformed as residents, dignitaries, schools, synagogue groups and organizations march with banners and floats to commemorate this auspicious occasion. The fanfare will begin at 1:30 p.m. as the parade takes off on East Avenue, heading downtown from the intersection at Goodman Street.
Marching along with Temple B'rith Kodesh will be Temple Beth El, Congregation Light of Israel, Chabad, Hillel Community Day School, Congregation Beth Sholom Sisterhood, Congregation Etz Chaim, Temple Beth David/Irondequoit Hebrew Studies Center and a host of dignitaries! The festivities continue after the parade. A full-scale street fair featuring food, vendors and fun will take off as Alexander Street between East and Monroe is closed to traffic. Culminating the event at 3 p.m., the wildly successful Israeli world music star Idan Raichel will perform with his eight-musician band on a stage specially erected for the occasion.
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