A message from our leadership regarding Torat Yisrael's response to COVID-19.Shalom Temple Torat Yisrael Friends,
Temple Torat Yisrael has cancelled all in person religious services, activities, events, Sunday School classes, adult education classes and Hebrew Boot Camp until further notice. At this time we are all being asked to go inward - into our homes and away from people beyond our immediate family/friends. It has been challenging, but we are going inward and isolating to slow the spread of the COVID-19 virus so that we can preserve life (pikuach nefesh). During the closure, our commitment to serving our congregants religious, spiritual and educational needs continues. While our synagogue building will be closed, we will remain connected through telephone and various online platforms. During the closure, the Temple office will continue to support the Temple's reduced operation and may only be reached by calling 401-885-6600. SUNDAY SCHOOL: Sunday School is not meeting in person but online classes will resume in two weeks. Dori Adler is coordinating the lesson plans with all the teachers and will be communicating directly with our school parents. The teachers will be contacting each student directly to follow their progress. We ask parents for help in continuing their child's Jewish education by helping them schedule time for online learning and checking that they complete their assignments. HEBREW BOOT CAMP: Hebrew Boot Camp has two sessions remaining. We hope to make up the classes in-person once the current restrictions are lifted. ADULT LEARNING: Adult Hebrew Reading Level II and Lunch N Learn are both cancelled until further notice. The Rabbi is looking into ways to teach these courses online and we will notify you if this becomes available. USY: All March events have been cancelled. If you feel ill, please stay home and consult your health care professional. We are sanitizing door pulls, door knobs and other areas to reduce exposure, including wiping down prayer books. Torat Yisrael is doing everything we can to stay connected to our congregants while balancing the very real risks of the coronavirus. As new information comes available, we will revise and update our plan and notify our members. Due to all of the physical distancing, we realize that it is now more important than ever to reach out with our voices to each other through phone calls, Facebook live and video chat. Now is the time to build bridges in every other way but physical. If you or someone you know in the congregation could use a reassuring phone call or check-in, please call the Temple office and Rabbi Philmus will be in touch or contact the Rabbi by cell phone at (401) 602-7935. The Kesher support program is still fully functioning and making visits. Please feel free to reach out to our Kesher Worker, Shana Prohofsky at (401) 428-4084 or shana@jfsri.org. Shabbat Shalom Rabbi Aaron Philmus Andrew G. Sholes, President Dori Adler, Education Director Torat Yisrael News:
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How Can We Help You?
If you need assistance getting groceries or prescriptions, please call the Temple office and we will have our Men's Club volunteers contact you directly to deliver them to your home. (401) 885-6600 Rabbi Philmus will be reaching out to all our congregants by phone. You may also call him directly if you need to talk for any reason at 401-602-7935. Our Kesher Social Worker, Shayna Prohofsky, will be available to speak by phone to offer support and resources for anyone in need. Watch her video message here. Shana can also be reached at 401-428-4084. During this stressful time, Torat Yisrael is only a phone call away. We wish you continued good health and peace. Shalom Rabbi Aaron Philmus Andrew G Sholes, President Dori Adler, Education Director Event Information
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