Heroes in our Midst blog

​​The pandemic has been really hard for all of us and so many of our heroic efforts and sacrifices have gone unnoticed. That's why we are beginning a monthly feature in our newsletter and also on our website  called "Heroes in Our Midst" to share the stories of our congregants who have been hit especially hard by these times or are working the front line during Covid-19. We want to give a huge thank you to Susan Sidel from Yad Chesed (the Caring committee) who is conducting the interviews and writing the articles. We hope this helps our congregants to get to know each other better and somehow bring us closer to each other when we feel so far apart. 

Read more about them in our Heroes in our Midst blog.

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Rabbi Aaron Philmus
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​Shalom Temple Torat Yisrael Friends,

​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, and Zoom 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.
​​TY Program ZOOM LINKS
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  • TGIS Children's Welcome Shabbat with Song and Story at 5:30 PM on Fridays with Rabbi Philmus; on the 3rd Friday of the month we start at 5:15PM for TGIS
  • Kabbalat Shabbat Songs and Torah for adults at 5:45 PM on Fridays. Click here to access the relevant pages of our Friday Night Service Prayer Book
  • Shabbat Morning Services with one mini Aliyah of Torah Reading and Kaddish at 9:30 AM Saturday with Rabbi Philmus
  • Tuesday Minyan for Mincha (the afternoon service)
  • Zoom Schmooze with Rabbi every Wednesday from 4:00 – 4:30 PM.  I miss you all so much and would love to hear how things are going for you!  Let’s connect thru Zoom in a context that is not part of a class or service.  Hope you can drop in and stay for the Meditation class immediately following!
  • “BREATHE” Weekly Jewish Meditation every Wednesday from 4:30 – 5:00 PM.  Meditation is an essential practice for life that we can all benefit from. No need to leave your home or workplace, just drop in on zoom any Wednesday 4:30-5:00 PM. We will begin with a simple Jewish melody and a quote from our sages. Then I will guide you through a mindful breathing exercise to help you find some stillness and peace. Beginners and experienced meditators are all welcome!

*Zoom Password:  Please refer back to the weekly e-mail for login and password details.

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Torat Yisrael's Gift Shop!

Did you know Torat Yisrael now has an on-line gift shop? Well, it does! And you can support Torat Yisrael by making your Judaica purchases through the on-line store. We are partnering with Shuki's Judaica, so be sure to indicate that you are from Torat Yisrael when you make a purchase! Click here for the store.