Archive: August 2022

Posted on August 24, 2022

August 24, 2022 – August 29, 2022 @ 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm – High Holiday Music Circle 12noon Please join us for the TES music circle – a time to sing together, learn new tunes, and remember beloved tunes.  This Shabbat is Rosh Chodesh Elul!  Please join us as we begin to sing some of the common melodies of the Yamim Noraim, High Holy Days.  We will meet […]

Tea and Conversation with Rabbi Julie

Posted on September 8, 2022

September 8, 2022 @ 10:30 am – 12:00 pm – Tea and Conversation with Rabbi Julie Thursday, September 8th, 10:30 am on Zoom Join Rabbi Julie for “Tea and Conversation with Rabbi Julie.” This time will be an informal and sweet time of conversation and connection where we will discuss short teachings, quotes, or ideas from Judaism, and then have an opportunity to share our own experiences, wisdom, and stories interfacing with […]

Upcoming class about the prayer Kol Nidre with Rabbi Julie

Posted on September 14, 2022

September 14, 2022 – September 15, 2022 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm – Wednesday: 9/14, 6:30-8 pm Exploring the Kol Nidre text traditionally sung on the Eve of Yom Kippur In the class Rabbi Julie will explore the composition, history, meaning and relevance of these liturgical texts, followed by an optional creative writing exercise related to our explorations. No prior knowledge needed for the classes. Zoom link: (Use […]

High Holiday Information

Posted on September 17, 2022

September 17, 2022 – October 17, 2022 @ All Day – Temple Emek Shalom is looking forward to celebrating the High Holy Days with you! Register now Schedule and COVID Protocol TES High Holy Days Schedule Registration required for those in-person services marked with red * Selichot, Saturday, 9/17, 7pm, TES Library (Hybrid: In-person and Zoom) Family Shabbat and High Holy Days gathering, Friday, 9/23, 5:30pm […]

Racial Justice Meeting

Posted on October 19, 2022

October 19, 2022 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm – Racial Justice Meeting Wednesday, October 19th, 7:00 pm (Via Zoom) 5782 was a banner year for Social Justice at Temple Emek Shalom. We celebrated an earth day fair, and forged a trusting relationship with BASE (the Black Alliance for Social Empowerment). Largely because of our efforts, the police Liaison project is now up and running, with […]

Mahloket Matters: How to Disagree Constructively — The Beit Midrash Way

Posted on October 23, 2022

October 23, 2022 – November 20, 2022 @ 3:30 pm – 5:00 pm – Mahloket Matters: How to Disagree Constructively —
The Beit Midrash Way; a five-week course taught by Emily Simon at Temple Emek Shalom in Ashland Oregon Classes are on Sunday afternoons from 3:30-5:00 starting October 23 and concluding November 20 Most people concur that civil discourse has deteriorated to an extent that endangers democratic government. We are […]

Racial Justice Meeting

Posted on November 16, 2022

November 16, 2022 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm – Racial Justice Meeting Wednesday, November 16th 7:00 – 8:30 pm On the TES Zoom link This past month has been eventful on many levels. Although increased anti-Semitic rhetoric and threats have, once again, featured largely in the news and in our society, on the positive side, we also have received the solidarity and support from our friends and […]

Tea and Conversation with Rabbi Julie

Posted on December 8, 2022

December 8, 2022 @ 12:00 am – Tea and Conversation with Rabbi Julie Thursday, December 8th, 10:30 am (Via Zoom) Join Rabbi Julie for “Tea and Conversation with Rabbi Julie.” This time will be an informal and sweet time of conversation and connection where we will discuss short teachings, quotes, or ideas from Judaism, and then have an opportunity to share our […]

Chanukah Fair

Posted on December 11, 2022

December 11, 2022 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm – The TES Chanukah Fair is Back!             Come Shop! Come Nosh! See Friends! Find Treasures!    Sunday, December 11th 10:00 am – 4:00 pm It’s true! Our first-since-the-pandemic Chanukah Fair happens on Sunday, December 11th from 10:00 am – 4:00 pm! In addition to our TES Gift Shop’s offerings of dreidels, candles, and beautiful Judaica, plans also include artist vendors from the larger community displaying […]

Chanukah Party

Posted on December 18, 2022

December 18, 2022 @ 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm – Chanukah Party at TES!! Sunday, December 18th, 5:00 pm (First night of Hanukkah) All ages are invited. Bring family and friends!   Bring a vegetarian main dish!   Bring your chanukkiah! Edible Menorah Contest!   Bring your creative representation of an  edible menorah that we can all enjoy.  (e.g., chocolate chip cookie, challah, brussel sprouts, or anything edible) We […]