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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
Thu, March 23 2023
1 Nisan 5783
Upcoming Events
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Thursday ,
MarMarch 23 , 2023Mindful Mornings
Thursday, Mar 23rd 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. -
Saturday ,
MarMarch 25 , 2023Mindful Shabbat
Shabbat, Mar 25th 8:45a to 9:45a
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Saturday ,
MarMarch 25 , 2023Shabbat Learner's Minyan: Part 2
Shabbat, Mar 25th 10:00a to 12:00p
Join R. Intern Akiva for a continuation of Shabbat learning! -
Saturday ,
MarMarch 25 , 2023Shabbat Morning Services
Shabbat, Mar 25th 10:00a to 12:00p
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Saturday ,
MarMarch 25 , 2023Discussion: "The Sum of Us"
Shabbat, Mar 25th 12:45p to 2:15p
Everyone is welcome, whether or not you attended our two previous sessions, and even if you haven't read the book! We'll be discussing Chapters 6-10. -
Sunday ,
MarMarch 26 , 2023Sunday Religious School
Sunday, Mar 26th 9:30a to 12:00p
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Sunday ,
MarMarch 26 , 2023Kitah Vav Family Ed
Sunday, Mar 26th 9:30a to 12:00p
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Sunday ,
MarMarch 26 , 2023Making Shabbat Ritual Meaningful with R. Intern Akiva: Part 1
Sunday, Mar 26th 10:00a to 11:00a
Join us to explore the meaning and music of the beautiful Friday evening rituals of Erev Shabbat. -
Sunday ,
MarMarch 26 , 2023Reparations & Societal Teshuvah: The German Experience
Sunday, Mar 26th 7:00p to 8:30p
As part of our commitment to exploring the issue of reparations in the U.S., all are invited to join CDT members Tatjana Meschede and Linette Liebling for an exploration of German acknowledgment of and reparations for the Holocaust. -
Monday ,
MarMarch 27 , 2023Mah Jong Group
Monday, Mar 27th 4:00p to 6:00p
If you already know how to play (or are a very quick game learner) and you are free on a weekday late afternoon, please join us!
Zmanim
Alot Hashachar | 5:20am |
Earliest Tallit | 5:52am |
Netz (Sunrise) | 6:44am |
Latest Shema | 9:47am |
Zman Tefillah | 10:49am |
Chatzot (Midday) | 12:52pm |
Mincha Gedola | 1:23pm |
Mincha Ketana | 4:27pm |
Plag HaMincha | 5:44pm |
Shkiah (Sunset) | 7:00pm |
Tzeit Hakochavim | 7:42pm |
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