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
Wed, April 14 2021
2 Iyar 5781
Today's Calendar
Yom HaZikaron |
Lunch and Learn via Zoom : 12:00p |
3rd-6th Grade Online Block Family Religious School : 6:00p |
Friday Night
Kabbalat Shabbat Services via Facebook Live : 7:00p |
Evening Service : 7:00p |
Shabbat Day
Bar Mitzvah of Judah Williams |
Morning Service via Facebook Live : 10:00a |
Upcoming Programs & Events
Apr 17 Bar Mitzvah of Judah Williams Saturday, Apr 17 |
Apr 18 Annual Congregational Meeting Sunday, Apr 18 1:00p |
Apr 18 Israeli Independence Day Celebration - A Conversation with Ron Leshem Sunday, Apr 18 5:00p |
Apr 21 Israel Trip Interest Meeting Wednesday, Apr 21 7:00p |
Apr 24 Shabbat Brunch & Learn Shabbat, Apr 24 11:30a |
This week's Torah portion is Parashat Tazria-M'tzora
Shabbat, Apr 17 |
Yom HaZikaron
Wednesday, Apr 14 |