February 2023
WLC/Sisterhood Book Club
JACKIE & ME by Louis Bayard Young and talented, Jackie Bouvier begins a whirlwind romance with Senator Jack Kennedy. Questioning what life by his side would mean, she turns to his best friend and confidant, Lem Billings. Just like Jackie, the book is irresistible, charming, and funny.
Find out more »Isabel Wilkerson: Presumed Identity @ Streicker Center
In her latest book, Caste, Pulitzer Prize-winner Isabel Wilkerson dives deep into the pillars that underlie such systems, from divine will to heredity, putting human faces on the power of human rankings.
Find out more »March 2023
Shabbat Services – Celebrating Women
Hear from TI member, Zibby Owens, an author, podcaster, publisher, CEO and founder of Zibby Owens Media, will share her journey from reader to writer and beyond. Her book, Bookends, will be available for purchase. Following services, all are invited to join us for dinner. $36 per person for WLC members, $54 for others. Register here by February 27.
Find out more »Quiet Carnival
Purim Carnival fun for those who need a sensory-friendly environment. REGISTER HERE
Find out more »Purim Carnival
Our Purim Carnival is back! Join us for video games, a bounce house, raffle prizes, carnival games, and more. Wear your best costume, and get ready to have fun. Registration is required, and all sponsors will be recognized for their generosity. All proceeds benefit the Religious School Scholarship Funds. Register Here
Find out more »Rockin’ Megillah Reading
Hear the story of Purim chanted, shake your groggers at sound of Haman’s name, and nosh on some hamantaschen. All are welcome to this community-wide Megillah Reading featuring Sheldon Low, TI Clergy & special guests.
Find out more »Purim Trivia for Adults
Following the Megillah Reading, adults are invited to join us for Purim Trivia. Test your holiday knowledge and enjoy a “Vash-tea-ni” cocktail and festive oneg with TI clergy. Register Here
Find out more »WLC/Sisterhood Board Meeting
Rabbi Hayley Siegel on Vashti: Royal. Rebel. 100% Real. In-Person & Zoom Meeting at 6:30 pm, Program at 7:00 pm All WLC members are welcome and encouraged to attend While Queen Esther gets most of the shine on Purim (and for good purpose!), let’s make room in our hearts and minds for the “original” Queen of the Megillah, Vashti. Rabbi Siegel, through classic and contemporary Jewish writings and our own experiences, we will delve deeper into the journey of this…
Find out more »Israel Trip Information Session
Find out more about Temple Israel's upcoming multi-generational trip to Israel with Cantor Altshul, December 22-30. Session will be conducted over Zoom. Please contact Cantor Altshul for login information.
Find out more »I’ll Have What She’s Having – The Jewish Deli Exhibit
The NY Historical Society, 170 Central Park West at 77th St. A private 60-minute tour for the whole family! This special exhibition examines how Jewish delicatessens became a cornerstone of American food culture. Advance registration is required. $25 per person for tour. Please register here. After the tour, join us for a nosh at Pastrami Queen (138 West 72nd St at Broadway)-optional. We’ll order off the menu and pay for ourselves.
Find out more »Jewish Dynasties: The Sassoons @ Streicker Center
Dr. Joseph Sassoon’s tale of this extraordinary family, whose influence reached across continents joins us to discuss their reach, from Baghdad to London; their ownership of British newspapers; alliance with the Rothschild family; and place in global Jewish history. REGISTER HERE
Find out more »Special Author Event
SPECIAL BOOK EVENT WITH AUTHORS IN PERSON AT TI! REVELATION: A Memoir of Deep Family Secrets, Discovery, and Identity by Richard Gary Kaye and Annette Schwarz Kaye. Dessert reception will follow. Richard (Rick) Kaye's intimate memoir is a riveting story about a devastating family secret his parents perpetuated for over 60 years. After a shocking DNA discovery, he and his wife became obsessive detectives to unravel the mystery of Rick's conception and the identity of his biological father. The book illustrates…
Find out more »NYConnect Shabbat
Join us for a modern musical Shabbat experience led by Rabbi Pinsky, and renowned musicians Hadar Orshalimy, and Sheldon Low. At Temple Israel. REGISTER HERE
Find out more »Jewish Dynasties: The Morgenthaus @ Streicker Center
Journalist Andrew Meier’s discussion of the Morgenthau dynasty, will include Robert Morgenthau’s prosecution of John Lennon’s killer, Robert Chambers as well as his vindication of the men convicted of murdering the Central Park Jogger. REGISTER HERE
Find out more »Jewish Dynasties: The Safras @ Streicker Center
Daniel Gross explores the Sephardic story of an an extremely private man who never cut himself off from his roots, encouraged employees at all his banks to accept requests from Jewish institutions and championed Sephardic communities across the world. REGISTER HERE
Find out more »April 2023
Women’s Seder
Rabbi Buyer-Witman and Cantor Altshul will lead our annual women’s seder. Invite your favorite women and girls to join you for this special evening at which we’ll honor, Andrea Gingold, past WLC/Sisterhood President whose leadership of our sisterhood evolved into the community of women we have today. She even championed the first Women’s Seder. Andrea’s involvement hasn’t stopped, she is our current VP of Communications. $45 pp for WLC members/$70pp for guests. Please register here.
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