East End Temple Everywhere

Experience

Alas, we cannot meet in-person during this time of public health needs. But we can connect via Facebook, Livestream, and Zoom. Here are a list of upcoming programs, which we will update each week, until we can see each other face-to-face. We look forward to staying connected and would welcome you to invite family, friends, and colleagues to join us, as well.

In order to stay connected online, you may need to use new technology. Here's how you can join Facebook, so that you can watch our East End Temple Facebook Live content. To join a Zoom event, simply click the "Zoom Meeting Link" for that event and follow the prompts to start video and audio (and if you need help, here's a handy PDF).

We also invite you to volunteer your time and talents. You can click here to learn more about these opportunities. Since our community has been unable to hold Food for Families, we also invite you to donate to City Harvest and support those in immediate need of sustenance. Need employment assistance? Here's the latest update from UJA-Federation's Educational Alliance Career Assistance program.

Thursday, April 9, 5:00-6:30pm: World's Largest Virtual Seder

Let's hope we don't need it. But if the 11th plague just hit, and we still cannot leave our homes for Passover, let's connect from afar for the World's Largest Virtual Seder! Click the above link for everything you'll need to join us: an online Haggadah, a suggested list of things to have in your home, and guidelines for joining our Zoom seder.

Friday, April 10 at 12:00pm: Torah in a Time of Plague with Rabbi Josh Stanton (ongoing weekly Torah study). Learn with Rabbi Joshua about the teachings of our tradition, which can give us succor and wisdom in this time of pandemic. Our tradition speaks boldly and courageously about how we should comport ourselves and support each other.

Friday, April 10 at 6:15pm: Shabbat Services via Facebook Live and via Zoom. (If joining via Zoom, please make sure you are on "Mute" and remain muted throughout the service.)

Saturday, April 11 at 12:00pm: Shabbat Schmooze (Virtual Shabbat Lunch)

Monday, April 13 at 12:00pm: Passover Lunch Schmooze

Tuesday, April 14 at 12:00pm: Passover Lunch Schmooze

Tuesday, April 14 at 5:00pm: Lilith Seder
Consistent with our Lilith Seders of the past, this seder is open to members of Sisterhood and their guests.  We will be using our Lilith Seder Haggadah, which focuses on the women of the Passover story, using gender sensitive language and Debbie Friedman music. It will be led by our wonderful cantorial intern, Sara Anderson. Please send an email to fernstampleman@gmail.com and let us know if you are interested in attending.

Wednesday, April 15 at 10:00am: Passover Yizkor Service

Thursday, April 16 at 12:00pm: “Religious Freedom in Our Time," with Ben Marcus of the Religious Freedom Center. More details to come!

Friday, April 17 at 12:00pm: Torah in a Time of Plague with Rabbi Josh Stanton (ongoing weekly Torah study). Learn with Rabbi Joshua about the teachings of our tradition, which can give us succor and wisdom in this time of pandemic. Our tradition speaks boldly and courageously about how we should comport ourselves and support each other.

Friday, April 17 at 5:45pm: Tot Shabbat via Facebook Live

Friday, April 17 at 6:15pm: Shabbat services via Facebook Live

Saturday, April 18 at 12:00pm: Shabbat Schmooze (Virtual Shabbat Lunch)

Monday, April 20 at 6pm: “Letters to Sala: Commemorating Yom HaShoah," with Dr. Jill Vexler and Dr. Ann Kirchner. We will take part in a virtual walk-through of the exhibition “Letters to Sala” and talk about Sala and her survival skills while prisoner in Nazi labor camps. Museum curator Dr. Jill Vexler will be joined by Sala’s daughter, Dr. Ann Kirchner.