Tikkun v'Or, Ithaca, NY

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September 06, 2010 27 Elul 5770

Congregation Tikkun v’Or (Ithaca Reform Temple) is a vibrant congregation that strives for a warm personal bond among its members, quality education for the children, and a dynamic program for adults.

Shabbat Services are held Friday evenings and some Saturday mornings at our synagogue, 2550 N. Triphammer Rd, Lansing. Please check our calendar or call the office (607) 256-1471 for updated event listings.

Rabbi Brian Walt serves as Tikkun v'Or's rabbi, beginning in August 2010, for Rosh Hashanah & Yom Kippur 5771, and monthly throughout the year. Rabbi Walt was born in Cape Town and grew up in a traditional Jewish family and community in South Africa. He is profoundly connected to the prophetic tradition and ethical core of Judaism. Rabbi Walt was ordained as a rabbi by the Reconstructionist Rabbinical College. He was the founding Executive Director of Rabbis for Human Rights - North America. Read more.

Cantor Abbe Lyons provides leadership for our b'nai mitzvah program and High Holiday services. She graduated from the Davennen Leadership Training Institute and completed an internship as a hospital chaplain. Chazzan Lyons received ordination as a Cantor from the ALEPH Cantorial Program in January 2010. Read more.

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Rabbi Brian Walt

If you missed the weekend with Rabbi Brian Walt on August 13-15, be sure to join us for the High Holy Days. Rabbi Walt spoke about ethical values and forgiveness. You may want to read this article in Tikkun Magazine:

<http://www.tikkun.org/tikkundaily/2010/05/25/forgiveness/>

Rabbi Walt also shared his experiences over the last 5 months living in Israel.

He referenced these articles:

“The Failure of the American Jewish Establishment” in the New York Review of Books, by Peter Beinart

http://www.nybooks.com/articles/archives/2010/jun/10/failure-american-jewish-establishment/

The exchange between Beinart and Abraham Foxman of the Anti-Defamation League, printed in the subsequent issue of the Review:

<http://www.nybooks.com/articles/archives/2010/jun/24/failure-american-jewish-establishment-exchange/>

“The Future of Palestine: Righteous Jews versus the New Afrikaners” by John Mearsheimer.

<the jerusalemfund.org/ht/display/ContentDetails/i/10418>

Recording of Rabbi Brian's Aug 15 talk about his Israel experience

Listen here to a recording of Rabbi Brian Walt talking about his Israel experience.

Shabbat Service Leadership

Have you ever thought about leading services at Tikkun v'Or?Or you'd like to but don't know how? Read h ere for more information!

Tikkun v'Or Religious School

We are now accepting registrations for the 2010-2011 school year.

The August 2010 School Newsletter CHADASHOT is available here.

Tikkun v'Or in the News

Our congregation and members are active participants in the Ithaca community.

Read all about us!

8/28/10 Families Gather for pre-Rosh Hashanah Picnic - Tikkun v'Or families join the fun!

http://www.theithacajournal.com/article/20100829/NEWS01/8290354/Families-gather-for-pre-Rosh-Hashanah-picnic

8/27/10 5 Years Later: New Orleans Remembers What it Lost - Tikkun v'Or members raised money and helped to rebuild homes

http://www.theithacajournal.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=20108270319

8/1/10 New Rabbi Learned Activism Early - Rabbi Brian Walt is introduced to the Ithaca community

http://www.theithacajournal.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=20108010351

Social Action from Your Garden

Summer is here and with it wonderful fresh produce. Please share the abundance. The Friendship Donations Network distributes fresh produce 7 days a week through its network of local food pantries Donations of produce can be left any time near the 2 white 6' closets on the left of the Wegman's loading dock on Cecil Mallone Drive. There is a bin with sheets to cover produce to keep it safe until it is picked up (10am - noon every day). A challenge from week to week - see what explodes in your gardens and CSA.

Renting Congregation Tikkun v'Or

Have you seen our beautiful views of the lake, gorgeous open sanctuary, and efficient space? Are you interested in renting Tikkun v'Or for a business workshop or training, small family gathering, wedding, or other life cycle event? We'd love to talk with you and find our ways we can be available for your group. Contact 607-256-1471 or info@tikkunvor.org

Upcoming Events

September 2010

09/08 - Rosh Hashanah Evening service (7:00 PM)

with Rabbi Brian Walt and Cantor Abbe Lyons No tickets are needed for our High Holiday services. Please read parking instructions (on the home page or temple newsletter) carefully.

09/09 - Rosh Hashanah (9:30 PM)

with Rabbi Brian Walt and Cantor Abbe Lyons 9:30 AM 10:15 AM Children's service 1:15 PM Taschlich at Cayuga Lake No tickets are needed for our High Holiday services. Please read parking instructions (on the home page or temple newsletter) carefully.

09/10 - Kabbalat Shabbat (7:30 PM)

Shabbat shuva (Shabbat of return)is the Shabbat between Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur. Services this week will be led by Miranda Phillips.

09/12 - No Religious School

There are no classes scheduled on this day

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