ACCEPTING PRE-K REGISTRATIONS FOR
TEMPLE ISRAEL’S RELIGIOUS SCHOOL
Applications for Pre-Kindergarten students are now being accepted for the Religious School of Temple Israel for the 2010-2011 religious school year, which begins on September 12, 2010. Taught by Master Teacher Tali Vogel, Pre-Kindergarten is open to children ages 3 and 4 and meets monthly on Sunday mornings for two hours. Pre-K is open to children of members and non members.

Temple Israel’s Pre-K studies focus on eight Jewish holidays throughout the year. Through the use of stories, singing, and craft projects, youngsters learn as they make new friends and have fun. The classes also offer parents an opportunity to meet other Jewish parents in community. The Pre-K class meets on the following Sundays: September 12, October 17, November 21, December 12, January 9, February 13, March 13, April 3, and May 22.

TEMPLE ISRAEL CONTINUES SUMMER MUSIC FRIDAYS ON JULY 23

Temple Israel and JCC of Ridgewood will continues its new series of Summer Music Fridays on July 23. Performing at this concert will be the synagogue’s Cantor, Caitlin Bromberg & Gerard Edery, master guitarist, vocalist and an expert on Sephardic music.  Cantor Bromberg & Gerrard Edery will present a selection of songs from the Judaeo-Spanish tradition.  The songs will be sung in Ladino, a language which is a blend of medieval Spanish, Hebrew and other Romance language and Middle Eastern elements.  Enchanting love songs will lead into songs of spiritual and mystical content, providing an exotic and beautiful ambience with which to welcome the Sabbath.

The program will begin at 7:00 p.m. with a wine and cheese reception, followed by Cantor Bromberg’s performance. At 8:00 p.m., attendees will celebrate Kabbalat Shabbat in the sanctuary. Admission is free, but voluntary donations of any amount will be appreciated to support Music at Temple Israel.