Kesher Yisraeli
Kesher Yisraeli / Israel Connection / קשר ישראלי
Origins of This Group/Who We Are
We are a group of Dorshei members who have come together to explore our deep feelings about and connections to Israel. Some of us are Israeli, some are Israeli identified, and some are folks who are committed to a fuller exploration of their own relationship with Israel.
Our Vision
- Create a safe and brave space in which Dorshei members with strong ties to Israel can express the fullness of their relationship, identification, and/or connection to Israel.
- Help the Dorshei community as a whole become more inclusive and welcoming to current and prospective Israeli and Israeli-identified members.
- Create a broader connection to Israel among the Dorshei adult and youth communities by exploring Israel’s histories and diverse cultures, languages, accomplishments, and challenges.
Our Goals
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Given that Israel is an integral part of Jewish history, we hope to create opportunities for members to learn about Israel's spiritual richness, divers cultures, languages, music, histories, peoples, and person stories of Israeli life.
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Work with the Director of Congregational Learning and the Childhood Education Committee to expand the religious school curriculum to include multiple and divers narratives and images of Israel, its languages, cultures, achievements, challenges, etc.
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Support the creation of affinity groups based on members' desires for connections to Israel.
Please contact Ayelet Lipton for more information.
Past Events
Yom Ha'atzma'ut 5781 Program
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1cZ4tBSyxQwGVIt3jl5kJ3OzgMj1hffyJ/view
Tue, October 3 2023
18 Tishrei 5784
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Tuesday ,
OctOctober 3 , 2023Tuesday Religious School
Tuesday, Oct 3rd 4:00p to 6:00p
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Wednesday ,
OctOctober 4 , 2023Beyond the Two-State Solution with Dr. Jonathan Kuttab
Wednesday, Oct 4th 7:30p to 9:00p
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Thursday ,
OctOctober 5 , 2023Mindful Mornings
Thursday, Oct 5th 8:30a to 9:15a
This twice-weekly gathering combines guided and silent meditation to develop our capacity for mindful awareness and to cultivate qualities of patience, gratitude, and compassion. -
Friday ,
OctOctober 6 , 2023Kabbalat Shabbat Singing in the Sukkah
Friday, Oct 6th 6:15p to 9:00p
Join Rabbinic Intern Akiva Nelson for a brief Shabbat evening service followed by a potluck dinner and singalong! -
Saturday ,
OctOctober 7 , 2023
Shabbat, Oct 7th (All day)
The office is closed on select federal and Jewish holidays; see description for full list. -
Saturday ,
OctOctober 7 , 2023Shemini Atzeret Shabbat Morning Service
Shabbat, Oct 7th 10:00a to 12:00p
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Saturday ,
OctOctober 7 , 2023Shorashim Simchat Torah Celebration
Shabbat, Oct 7th 5:30p to 6:00p
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Saturday ,
OctOctober 7 , 2023Simchat Torah Dinner & Celebration
Shabbat, Oct 7th 6:00p to 8:30p
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Monday ,
OctOctober 9 , 2023
Monday, Oct 9th (All day)
The office is closed on select federal and Jewish holidays; see description for full list. -
Tuesday ,
OctOctober 10 , 2023Mindful Mornings
Tuesday, Oct 10th 8:30a to 9:15a
This twice-weekly gathering combines guided and silent meditation to develop our capacity for mindful awareness and to cultivate qualities of patience, gratitude, and compassion.
Zmanim
Alot Hashachar | 5:21am |
Earliest Tallit | 5:53am |
Netz (Sunrise) | 6:44am |
Latest Shema | 9:38am |
Zman Tefillah | 10:37am |
Chatzot (Midday) | 12:34pm |
Mincha Gedola | 1:03pm |
Mincha Ketana | 3:58pm |
Plag HaMincha | 5:10pm |
Shkiah (Sunset) | 6:23pm |
Tzeit Hakochavim | 7:05pm |
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