Category: General
Rabbinic Search Committee Informational Meeting December, 16, 2020
Here is the recording from the Rabbinic Search Committee Informational Meeting on December, 16, 2020
Read MoreSeptember 15, 2020 – Final Edits
September 15, 2020 Three members of the RSC have completed pulling together all of the drafts from each of the small groups. Now the RSC Co-Chairs begin the process of a final edit of the RSC application. The RSC is extremely excited and motivated to move through the rest of the search. It will take…
Read MoreAugust 25, 2020 – Small Group Writing
August 25, 2020 The RSC has been working in small groups to draft our answers to questions in the CCAR questionnaire. We are answering the nine open ended questions which inquire about and address our congregation’s outlook and our priorities. The RSC is made up of a broad spectrum of the congregation and each person…
Read MoreAugust 18, 2020 – Reviewing the Data
August 18, 2020 The RSC met with Emily & Dick Axelrod regarding their Catalogue of Opinions which summarized the thoughts of members expressed in the Congregant Coffees. Our discussions with the facilitators were extremely helpful, and while the ideas were consistent with most of our understanding of member opinions, it sharpened our understanding. We feel…
Read MoreRabbinic Search Committee (RSC) Update 5 June 25, 2020
The RSC has “met” with our representative from the Central Conference of American Rabbis (CCAR) (the body through which the search process is organized) and they will be supporting us and have given us positive feedback on the plan we have in place. Our Zoom Coffee Talk signups are now closed and we are pleased…
Read MoreRabbinic Search Committee (RSC) update 4 – 06.08.2020
The RSC has met again to discuss the Zoom “Coffees” at which our facilitators will gather information to guide our Rabbinic Search. The Congregation has been given the opportunity to sign up for a discussion and space is filling up. Please be sure to sign up for a Zoom “Coffee” no later than June 22,…
Read MoreLunch with Lori – Virtual Book Group Readings
March 25th through May 15th Virtual Book Group Readings.
Read MoreTBI Member Book Reviews
We are currently growing the library through membership in the Jewish Book Council which provides an annual shipment of new publications as well as access to contemporary authors. The reviews below are submitted by TBI Members to TBIBookReview@gmail.com. Feel free to read and submit your own! Kaddish.com reviewed by Amy Lewitz Seduced by Mrs. Robinson:…
Read MoreChai Notes – April Bulletin with links
CHAI NOTES from the Director of Music In just a few weeks we celebrate the festival of Pesach (Passover). One of the ways that we rejoice in our festivals, is to recite the words of Hallel. Hallel, is a series of Psalms, bookended by two blessings, which we recite during the Shalosh Regalim or Three…
Read MoreWords from the Heart
As a community of meaning, our paths intertwine on so many levels. Part of the Centennial Celebration has been inviting members to the bima on Shabbat services. Read the Words From the Heart of our membership, describing their Jewish journey and how their paths intertwine with the TBI family. 10/13/17 Jolie Rubin 10/20/17 …
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