The LJCC's annual gala fundraiser, the J'la. Rooted in more than 100 years of service and built on the purpose of creating, serving, and enhancing community through the lens of Jewish identity, The J provides a safe and welcoming space for children and adults of all ages and backgrounds to learn and thrive.
Join us for our Weekend of Welcome to kick off our programming year! Friday, August 22 5:00 PM - Happy Hour in Abroms Hall 5:30 PM - Prayer Gather for the Release of the Hostages 6:00 PM - Shabbat Service 7:00 PM - Temple Circles Kick Off and Fried Chicken Dinner in Abroms Hall Saturday, August 23 9:00 AM - Torah Study 10:00 AM - Shabbat Service - David Schniper Bar Mitzvah 5:30 PM - TEFTY Fall Kickoff Sunday, August 24 9:30 AM - Religious School Open House 10:00 AM - Religious School Carnival at Temple Beth El
Registration for Temple Circles is Open Register at: https://templeemanuelbham.groupvitals.com/groupFinder
It is a custom in Judaism to pray for the release of captives. On Friday evenings, we will gather in the Hess Chapel to read the over 200 names we have of those being held since October 7, and offer a prayer for their release. All are welcome.
David Schniper Bar Mitzvah
Tot Shabbat with Robin Berger & Shabbat B'yachad with Rabbi Matt Dreffin. Lunch immediately following
Religious School Carnival
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Zoom B'day featuring Dina Rosenfeld