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.
Cantor Abbe Lyons provides leadership for our b'nai mitzvah program and High Holiday services.
Rabbi Brian Walt is our part-time Rabbi. He will be with us monthly, beginning in August, and for Rosh Hashanah & Yom Kippur 5771.
Summer at a Glance
Saturdays July 10, 24, and 31, 10:30 a.m. Shabbat service led by Steve Ellner, Paul Machlin, and Nathan Ellner. These will be short services with an abbreviated Torah service to help Nathan prepare for becoming a bar mitzvah. All are welcome!
Saturday, August 7, 10 a.m. Shabbat service , led by Cantor Abbe Lyons and bar mitzvah Nathan Ellner
Weekend with Rabbi Brian Walt
August 13,14,15 Friday Aug 13 at 6 p.m. Welcome dinner and Shabbat service with Rabbi Brian Walt Shabbat service on the theme "Preparing for the High Holidays" to follow
Saturday, August 14, 10 a.m. Rabbi Brian Walt leads the discussion: Can We Forgive? Will We? Returning to our Deepest Ethical and Spiritual Values in preparation for the High Holidays. Followed by an oneg Shabbat
Sunday, August 15 10 a.m. Rabbi Brian shares his experiences over the last 5 months living in Israel
Friday August 27, 5:30 p.m. Shabbat in the Park A dish-to-pass dinner in the small pavilion in CASS PARK* followed by Shabbat singing and folk singing.
*Please note the change in location -- we'll be meeting in Cass Park at the pavilion near the Ithaca Children's Garden
In the July-August newsletter, Rabbi Brian Walt refers to several articles of interest. You can click HERE for Peter Beinart’s article, “The Failure of the American Jewish Establishment” in the New York Review of Books.
The exchange between Beinart and Abraham Foxman of the Anti-Defamation League, printed in the subsequent issue of the Review, is also well worth reading HERE. Those who want to read an important and more challenging article on the same topic may want to read or listen “The Future of Palestine: Righteous Jews versus the New Afrikaners” by John Mearsheimer.
Have you ever thought about leading services at Tikkun v'Or?Or you'd like to but don't know how? Read here for more information!
Benefit Concert: GERRY TENNEY AND FRIENDS: August 8, 7 p.m.
Join us for a fabulous concert:
GERRY TENNEY AND FRIENDS with Will Fudeman and Susan Lytle "HARD TIMES IN THE COUNTRY" at Tikkun v'Or
Sunday, August 8, 7 p.m.
Songs from the Great Depression and present times: Celebrating the struggles of people living in hard times. Gerry is a gifted klezmer mandolinist, singer/songwriter, bluegrass, folksinging, rock and rolling musical mensch.
Concert to benefit Congregation Tikkun v'Or $12 advance sale tickets email <info@tikkunvor.org> $15 at the door. Children welcome. Children under 10 free.
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
Join us for Saturday morning services with Steve Ellner and Paul Machlin, with Nathan Ellner assisting to practice for his bar mitzvah.
These will be short services (with an abbreivated Torah service). All are welcome.
10:30 - 11:45 a.m.
GERRY TENNEY AND FRIENDS with Will Fudeman and Susan Lytle
"HARD TIMES IN THE COUNTRY"
Songs from the Great Depression and Present times- celebrating the struggles of people living in hard times.
Gerry is a gifted klezmer mandolinist, singer/songwriter, bluegrass, folksinging, rock and rolling musical mensch.
Concert to benefit Congregation Tikkun v'Or
$12 advance sale tickets write info@tikkunvor.org
$15 at the door.
Children welcome. Children under 10 free.
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.
