Youth Education

UPCOMING EVENTS

April:    The Alameda Food Bank
May:      Pee Wee Golf
May:     Special Olympics Ice Cream Social at the Temple
June:      Alameda San Castle Contest
July:      4th of July Parade
August:    Conduct Services

We will also try to have a beach party during the summer and possibly attend an A's game.

For more information, contact Skip Soskin at: 510-521-9651 

TEMPLE ISRAEL 7th and 8th GRADE YOUTH GROUP GOES BOWLING

On Sunday afternoon, 18 November, the Temple Israel 5th, 6th & 7th Grade Youth Group went to Mel’s Bowl for an afternoon of bowling.  We had 5 students join in. The all-star bowlers included Jordan Levy, Josh O’Neil, Ben Linetsky, and Gabe Kruglikov.  Eli Lustig  joined us  after his soccer game. 

After a picnic in Leydecker Park directly following Religious School, we went to Mel’s Bowl for some serious fun.  Ben Linetsky led all bowlers with a 114 in the first game, and broke 100 in the second game as well.  Eli  Lustig also broke 100.   

I wish also to thank Mr. Lustig for helping out.  

The next event planned is a sleepover at the Temple, Saturday night the 26th of January.  The kids should arrive at 5:00 PM and will go to Hebrew School directly after breakfast Sunday morning.  We’ll have a Havdallah service, dinner, movies, etc.  This will be an event where we will need some parent involvement to make breakfast for the kids and at least one to sleep over with the kids and me.   

Remember, any time a parent helps out with a youth group event, any additional children in that family are welcome to join in the event. 

For more information, call Skip Soskin at 510-521-9651.

Youth Education

Our Religious School reflects the warmth and commitment of the congregation. We work hard to create an environment where children can develop strong, positive Jewish identities, and begin to fulfill the goals of Jewish education established by our Religious School Committee. These goals include being able to communicate to our congregation and to the community that Temple Israel is a place of learning for all ages. We strive to engender a strong, positive Jewish identity and relationship to the community, and educate children and families in Jewish history, Torah, Bible, religious practice, culture, ethics, and Hebrew, through traditional and non-traditional means. We believe that Judaism contains the answers to the challenges and questions confronting the human spirit, and that only a knowledgeable Jew can successfully discover these answers.

Classes for preschoolers through seventh graders are held on Sunday mornings. Fourth to seventh graders also come to Hebrew School on Sunday mornings one hour prior to Religious school and on Wednesday afternoons.

Please feel free to call or email the Temple office and to leave your name and number if you would like more information.

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Ask JCI & R

Welcoming visitors this summer?  Here are ways to explore Jewish San Francisco:

1.        Feel:  George Segal’s “The Survivor” sculpture at the Lincoln Park, near the Legion of Honor;

2.        Pray in the new Jewish cable car and in magnificent synagogues;

3.        See exhibits in the Contemporary Jewish Museum, the Judah Magnes Museum and galleries displaying Jewish art;

4.        View  architecture: the magnificent  Haas Lilienthal House, a  wonderful example of Victorian heritage with Jewish history;

5.        Eat and drink at kosher restaurants and kosher wineries;

6.        Experience a music, theater, film, or outdoor event;

7.        Shop for Jewish books and gifts and art;

8.        Read about the history of Jews of San Francisco; 

9.        Tour a kosher chocolate factory;

10.        Be inspired by prominent early Jewish philanthropists.

For more information about a Jewish view of San Francisco, and connecting to Jewish life, call Jewish Community Information and Referral, 415 777 4545 or local toll free 877 777 5247 or email Info@JewishNfo.org