Rabbi Michael Shields
Welcome
It is an honor to serve as the Rabbi of Temple Israel. As the chief Spiritual and Relational Officer of the Shul I relish opportunities to engage in meaningful ways.
Our temple community thrives when we strive every day to honor the inherent holiness of every person. Every Temple Israelite matters! This “matterness” is key to my understanding of sacred community.
One of my teachers spoke of a sacred community as a Sukkah - diverse intertwining branches enrich our shared community. As the rabbi I believe that a community that honors and affirms diversity in all of its forms is better for doing so. Our shared Sukkah must welcome all who seek a Kehillah Kedosha, a sacred Jewish community.
We begin a new chapter in the story of Temple Israel and I welcome you to be active partners in this miraculous ongoing creation.
Rabbi Shields
Sun, January 17 2021
4 Sh'vat 5781
Today's Calendar
BFRS T'filah LIVE! : 9:45a |
BFRS Gan Yeladim-6th Grade Online Sessions : 10:30a |
Friday Night
Kabbalat Shabbat Services via Facebook Live : 7:30p |
Evening Service : 7:30p |
Shabbat Day
Morning Service via Facebook Live : 10:15a |
Upcoming Programs & Events
Jan 18 Temple Business Office Closed Monday, Jan 18 |
Jan 27 Tu B'Shevat Yoga Service Wednesday, Jan 27 10:00a |
Jan 30 Wake Up With Anat! Shabbat, Jan 30 10:00a |
Feb 5 Oneg sponsored by the Prather Family Friday, Feb 5 5:30p |
Feb 6 Bat Mitzvah of Mary Prather Shabbat, Feb 6 10:00a |
This week's Torah portion is Parashat Bo
Shabbat, Jan 23 |
Tu BiSh'vat
Thursday, Jan 28 |