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Temple Mount Sinai
is the Reform Jewish Congregation serving El Paso, Texas.
We are a congregation of supportive, caring and diverse people with a rich history.
Temple is a place for prayer, ritual, spirituality, education, wholeness and healing, social action and celebration.
Join us as we explore, through these elements of sacred living, the richness of Jewish faith and tradition.
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This Shabbat we read and learn from Parashat Ki Tavo. In the new week, we return to a more robust level of activity around Temple, with both Religious School and midweek Hebrew returning to the calendar. And, soon enough, it will be Rosh Hashanah!
Be well, and Shabbat Shalom
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High Holiday Appeals
It is through your kind and generous support of Temple that we are able to continue our growth as a congregation and offer the outstanding services and programs that mean so much to our members and the community.
If you have not yet returned your High Holiday Appeal and Book of Memory cards, please do so by September first so that your gift can be appropriately acknowledged during the Holidays. You may alsodonate online.
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This Shabbat
August 27-28
The bima flowers are provided in memory of Constance Simmons, and by Joyce & Larry Anenberg in memory of Bluma Hoffman and by Rhoberta & Arthur Leeser in memory of Marilyn Leeser.
On Friday, August 27 the Oneg Shabbat begins at 5:45 pm, and is hosted by Arlene Waxman Ellenburg in memory of Julius Waxman, Sara Waxman & Joseph Waxman, and by Fifi & Boris Kaim in memory of Sara Johanna Kaim. Our Kabbalat Shabbat Service follows at 6:15 pm, led by Rabbi Bach. The Kiddush following the service is hosted by the Krasne Discretionary Fund.
On Saturday, August 28, Torah Study begins at 9:30 am in Zielonka Hall. Our Shabbat Morning Service begins at 10:30 am. The kiddush following the service is hosted by the Krasne Discretionary Fund. At noon, B'nai Mitzvah class will meet in the library.
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Bikkur Cholim --Visiting the Sick
Temple wants to know if you or someone you care about is hospitalized, ill, or would just enjoy a call or visit from the Rabbi or a member of the congregation. Please let us know.
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In the Week Ahead
On Sunday, August 29, Gesher and Religious School begin at 9:30 am; families are encouraged to join us for the annual welcome back cookout at 11:15 am. At 1 pm, Shir Chadash will rehearse.
On Tuesday, August 31, at 11:30 am, the Care Partners program will hold a Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon at the home of Joyce Jaffee. At 5 pm, WRJ gathers for a "freezer cooking class" in the Temple Kitchen. At 7 pm, Open Tent will be held in the Zork Library.
On Wednesday, September 1, at 5:30 pm, Shir Chadash will rehearse in the chapel. Adult Hebrew classes resume at 6 pm in the Zork Library. Please contact Ed Solomon at edwardsolomon@att.net or 525-4616 for more information. At 6:30 pm, the Board of Trustees will meet in the Board Room.
On Friday, September 3, our Kabbalat Shabbat Service begins at 6:15 pm.
On Saturday, September 4, Torah Study begins at 9:30 am, followed by Shabbat Morning Service at 10:30 am. B'nai Mitzvah class will meet at noon in the Zork Library.
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The Rabbi's Blog -- Meditations and Lessons for Elul
You are invited to visit Rabbi Bach's Blog for a short teaching or meditation each day during the Hebrew month of Elul. This week, he's been exploring the writings of Rabbi Abraham Isaac Kook.
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Looking Ahead
Our S'lichot Service will be held at 10:30 pm on Saturday, September 4.
On Sunday, September 5, there will be no Religious School due to the Labor Day holiday.
On Monday, September 6, the office will be closed for Labor Day.
On Wednesday, September 8, there will be no Hebrew School. Our Erev Rosh Hashanah Service begins at 8 pm in the sanctuary.
On Thursday, September 9, our Rosh Hashanah Family Service begins at 9 am in the sanctuary, followed by the Rosh Hashanah Morning Service at 10:30 am.
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Albertson's Community Partners
Support Temple while you shop for groceries
Please remember to use your key tag each time you shop for groceries at Albertsons. All you need to do is have the card scanned when you check out. Temple will earn 1% of your shopping total each time you scan the card, at no additional cost to you.
If you need an additional key tag, they are available in the Temple office. |
www.templemountsinai.org
If you haven't been to our website recently, we hope you'll pay a visit. You'll find a pleasing design and an a strong emphasis on "keeping it fresh."
From the home page, you are always just a click away from our web calendar, the most recent issue of Messages from the Mountain,and the current issue of our weekly "Shabbat Shalom" email roundup. Other home page features include our Facebook "fanbox," with reminders of the very next things on our schedule, and "From the Blog," featuring links the most recent posts on our new congregational blog, "weBLOG from the Mountain."
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At Temple ...
Please remember that we have a limited number of handicapped parking places that are reserved for use by those with handicapped permits only.
To help us maintain an atmosphere conducive to prayer, please be sure that your phones are silenced during the service. If your child needs a break from services, please feel free to use the Family Room in the back of Krupp Chapel. You and your child will be able to see and hear the service from this room. Thank you for your thoughtfulness.
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