BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//wp-events-plugin.com//7.4.0.1//EN TZID:America/Los_Angeles X-WR-TIMEZONE:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:VEVENT UID:11@emekshalom.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE:20210828 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE:20210930 DTSTAMP:20210831T180646Z URL:https://www.emekshalom.org/events/high-holiday-services-on-zoom/ SUMMARY:High Holiday Services on Zoom DESCRIPTION:All are welcome to join us for High Holy Days services on Zoom. \n\nNo registration needed for Temple Emek Shalom members.\n\n\n\nNON-MEMB ERS PLEASE REGISTER HERE\n\nYour registration will be good for all the Hig h Holy Days services. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.emekshalom.org/wp-content/uploads/20 21/08/Temple-Emek-Shalom-interior2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1@emekshalom.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210828T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210828T200000 DTSTAMP:20210826T181340Z URL:https://www.emekshalom.org/events/selichot/ SUMMARY:Selichot DESCRIPTION:All are welcome to join us for High Holy Days services on Zoom. \n\nNo registration needed for Temple Emek Shalom members.\n\n\n\nNON-MEMB ERS PLEASE REGISTER HERE\n\nYour registration will be good for all the HIg h Holy Days services. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.emekshalom.org/wp-content/uploads/20 21/08/selichot.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:6@emekshalom.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210920T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210920T190000 DTSTAMP:20210826T181619Z URL:https://www.emekshalom.org/events/erev-sukkot-program/ SUMMARY:Erev Sukkot Program DESCRIPTION:All are welcome to join us for High Holy Days services on Zoom. \n\nNo registration needed for Temple Emek Shalom members.\n\n\n\nNON-MEMB ERS PLEASE REGISTER HERE\n\nYour registration will be good for all the HIg h Holy Days services. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.emekshalom.org/wp-content/uploads/20 21/08/sukkot.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:8@emekshalom.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210925T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210925T190000 DTSTAMP:20210826T181718Z URL:https://www.emekshalom.org/events/havdalah-sukkot-with-havurah-shir-ha dash/ SUMMARY:Havdalah Sukkot with Havurah Shir Hadash DESCRIPTION:All are welcome to join us for High Holy Days services on Zoom. \n\nNo registration needed for Temple Emek Shalom members.\n\n\n\nNON-MEMB ERS PLEASE REGISTER HERE\n\nYour registration will be good for all the HIg h Holy Days services. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.emekshalom.org/wp-content/uploads/20 21/08/havdalah.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:9@emekshalom.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210928T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210928T190000 DTSTAMP:20210826T181747Z URL:https://www.emekshalom.org/events/simchat-torah-program/ SUMMARY:Simchat Torah Program DESCRIPTION:All are welcome to join us for High Holy Days services on Zoom. \n\nNo registration needed for Temple Emek Shalom members.\n\n\n\nNON-MEMB ERS PLEASE REGISTER HERE\n\nYour registration will be good for all the HIg h Holy Days services. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.emekshalom.org/wp-content/uploads/20 21/08/simchat-torah-program.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:15@emekshalom.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211102T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211102T000000 DTSTAMP:20211013T221532Z URL:https://www.emekshalom.org/events/womens-resistance-to-the-nazi-regime / SUMMARY:Women’s Resistance to the Nazi Regime DESCRIPTION:Women’s Resistance to the Nazi Regime\, with Emily Simon\, No v. 2\, 7:00PM\nFirst class: Tuesday\, November 2 at 7 pm – remainder TB D\n(Class will be taught over Zoom unless there is a dramatic change in th e COVID numbers) (Use TES Zoom link: click here.)\nmore information ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.emekshalom.org/wp-content/uploads/20 21/10/Paper-Bullets.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:17@emekshalom.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211128T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211128T170000 DTSTAMP:20211112T224806Z URL:https://www.emekshalom.org/events/family-chanukkah-celebration/ SUMMARY:Family Chanukkah Celebration DESCRIPTION:Family Chanukkah Celebration on Zoom\nSunday\, November 28th\, 4:00pm\nJoin Rabbi Julie for a family-oriented Hanukkah celebration of son gs\, story-time\, and candle lighting for the 1st night of Hanukkah. Bring your Hanukkiahs (Hanukkah menorahs)\, candles and matches! All are welcom e for this sweet time together. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.emekshalom.org/wp-content/uploads/20 21/11/Chanukah-celebration.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:18@emekshalom.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211129T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211129T193000 DTSTAMP:20211112T224544Z URL:https://www.emekshalom.org/events/hanukkah-candle-lighting-and-blessin gs/ SUMMARY:Hanukkah Candle lighting and blessings DESCRIPTION:Hanukkah Candle lighting and blessings on Zoom \nMonday\, Nove mber 29th\, 7:00pm\nJoin Rabbi Julie and the TES community on zoom to bles s for and light our 2nd night of Hanukkah candles. Bring your Hanukkiahs (Hanukkah menorahs)\, candles and matches!\nAll are welcome for a sweet an d brief gathering of community\, blessing\, and increasing the light. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.emekshalom.org/wp-content/uploads/20 21/11/candle-lighting.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:16@emekshalom.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211207T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211207T200000 DTSTAMP:20211112T221023Z URL:https://www.emekshalom.org/events/522/ SUMMARY:Women's Resistance to the Nazi Regime DESCRIPTION:\n\nWomen’s Resistance to the Nazi Regime\nDecember 7\, 2021 @ 7:00pm – Women’s Resistance to the Nazi Regime\, with Emily Simon\, December 7@7:00pm: (Class will be taught over Zoom unless there is a drama tic change in the COVID numbers)\n\n\n ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.emekshalom.org/wp-content/uploads/20 21/10/Paper-Bullets.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19@emekshalom.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220125T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220125T203000 DTSTAMP:20211216T173034Z URL:https://www.emekshalom.org/events/womens-resistance-to-the-nazi-regime -2/ SUMMARY:Women's Resistance To The Nazi Regime DESCRIPTION:WOMEN'S RESISTANCE TO THE NAZI REGIME\, WITH\nEMILY SIMON\nTues day\, January 25 at 7:00pm over Zoom ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.emekshalom.org/wp-content/uploads/20 21/12/The-Light-of-Days-img.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:22@emekshalom.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220321T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220321T203000 DTSTAMP:20220319T223507Z URL:https://www.emekshalom.org/events/racial-justice-a-visit-with-b-a-s-e- come-and-learn/ SUMMARY:RACIAL JUSTICE - A VISIT WITH B.A.S.E. COME AND LEARN! DESCRIPTION:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOn Monday\, March 21st\, fr om 7:00-8:30 p.m.\, leaders from Black Alliance &\; Social Empowerment (B.A.S.E.) will be given an in-depth presentation.  B.A.S.E. is a nonpr ofit community and volunteer organization that provides events\, community information-sharing\, connection\, support\, and resources that work towa rds the well-being and advancement of Black residents living in Southern O regon.  You can learn more about them at their website (https://baseoreg on.org).\n \nWe will have an opportunity to learn from them about the his tory of law enforcement racism\, which includes the KKK\, in our state\, valley\, and town. They will also address the relationship between the B lack and Jewish communities and the importance of us working together to c ombat white supremacy.  \n \nThey will also talk about the B.A.S.E. Rac ial Equity Liaison program\, which seeks to establish a Liaison between Ro gue Valley law enforcement agencies and its Black residents. The goal is t o create accountable and transparent relationships as well as cultivate eq uitable law enforcement policies. You will hear details of this creative p rogram and considerable progress towards making it a reality.\n \nThe pr ogram is being hosted by Temple Emek Shalom\, in a presentation format\,  and will be available on teslive.emekshalom.org. You do not need to sign up in advance for the presentation or have a special link.  \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.emekshalom.org/wp-content/uploads/20 22/03/BASE-logo.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:21@emekshalom.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220414T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220811T113000 DTSTAMP:20220510T231925Z URL:https://www.emekshalom.org/events/tea-and-torah/ SUMMARY:Tea and Conversation with Rabbi Julie DESCRIPTION:Join Rabbi Julie for “tea and conversation." This time will b e an informal and sweet time of conversation and connection where we will discuss a short teaching\, quote\, or idea from Judaism\, and then\, have an opportunity to share our own experiences\, wisdom\, and stories interfa cing with that topic. Please also note: While it says “tea\,” coffee a nd hot cocoa are most welcome at our Zoom gathering!\nMonthly\, Thursdays\ , 10:30am (2nd Thursday of the month) through August ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.emekshalom.org/wp-content/uploads/20 22/03/sml.torah-with-yad.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:14@emekshalom.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220421T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220519T170000 DTSTAMP:20220320T170717Z URL:https://www.emekshalom.org/events/people-of-the-book-series/ SUMMARY:People of the Book Series DESCRIPTION:“People of the Book” \nAdult Education Series (2021-2022)\n Third Thursday Afternoons\, 3:30-5:00pm\nMidrash — Then and Now\nRabbis Julie and Ken\nhttps://emekshalom.shulcloud.com/calendar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.emekshalom.org/wp-content/uploads/20 21/09/midrash.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:23@emekshalom.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220424T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220424T160000 DTSTAMP:20220404T180612Z URL:https://www.emekshalom.org/events/earth-day-celebration/ SUMMARY:Earth Day Celebration DESCRIPTION:Community Earth Day Celebration Sunday\, April 24th\, 1 to 4 PM \n1800 E Main St\, Ashland\nTemple Emek Shalom &\; Grace Point Church P arking Lots\nFun\, free\, informative event for the whole family will feat ure more than a dozen organizations committed to environmental protection and a healthy planet.  Opportunities to test drive electric vehicles\, en joy food trucks\, music\, and activities for kids\n\nTemple Emek Shalom (T ES) has announced a fun\, free\, informative\, and interactive community e vent on Sunday\, April 24th to celebrate the Earth Day message of protecti ng our environment. The celebration is open to everyone in the community a nd is geared to people of all ages\, with information\, music\, food truck s\, and activities for kids.\n\n“Although Earth Day officially falls on April 22nd\, we chose Sunday\, April 24th to make our event accessible to everyone – adults\, kids\, the whole family\,” said Pete Jorgensen\, a n event organizer. “This event is a great opportunity to come together\, learn\, try new technology first-hand\, and celebrate the importance of a healthy planet.”\n\nA major highlight will be the opportunity for licen sed and insured drivers to test drive electric vehicles including the Arci moto FUV manufactured in Eugene\, OR\, and the Mustang E and Kia Niro EV\, which are sold locally by Lithia Motors’ Green Cars division.\nMore tha n a dozen organizations committed to environmental protection will be on-h and to share helpful information and answer questions about green practice s and technology.\n\nPARTICIPATING ORGANIZATIONS to date include represent atives from:\nCity of Ashland Conservation Division and Conservation Commi ssion\, Southern Oregon Climate Action Now\, Rogue Climate Action Team (Co unty High Schools)\, Southern Oregon Land Conservancy\, Truth to Power (As hland High School)\, Klamath Bird Observatory\, Ashland Solar Coop\, Rogue Produce’s Community Compost Program\, Southern Oregon Hybrid &\; Ele ctric Vehicle Association: Learn from local drivers about their Electric V ehicle experiences.\n\nMORE FUN: Kids can take home seed kits\, and everyo ne can enjoy CABA Empanadas and Lions ice cream treats from local food tru cks\, and wonderful music from professional musicians! Bring your water bo ttle for free refills from Crystal Geyser.\nWOW! MORE! EV TEST DRIVES are offered by ArciMoto of Eugene in their Fun Utility Vehicles! Or Test drive a Mustang E or Kia Niro from Lithia Green Cars! Or try an E-Bike from Pic cadilly Cycles!\nIN ADDITION\, Learn how La Clinica’s many programs can benefit you.\nPLEASE SUPPORT THE ASHLAND EMERGENCY FOOD BANK BY BRINGING N ON-PERISHABLE FOOD DONATIONS.\n\nCELEBRATING EARTH DAY is sponsored by Tem ple Emek Shalom &\; SOHEVA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.emekshalom.org/wp-content/uploads/20 22/04/earthday-image.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:13@emekshalom.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220501T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220605T120000 DTSTAMP:20220404T180238Z URL:https://www.emekshalom.org/events/meet-the-author-series/ SUMMARY:Meet The Author Series DESCRIPTION:TES Emma Lazarus Library\n“Meet the Author” Adult Education Series\nFirst Sunday Mornings\, 10:00am-Noon\nAn Evolving Vision of Jewis h Life:\nMordecai Kaplan’s Reconstruction of Judaism\nRabbi Ken Ehrlich\ nhttps://emekshalom.shulcloud.com/calendar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.emekshalom.org/wp-content/uploads/20 21/09/jewish-texts-sifrei-kodesh-library-shelf.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:24@emekshalom.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220619T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220619T190000 DTSTAMP:20220519T180932Z URL:https://www.emekshalom.org/events/temple-emek-shalom-at-juneteenth/ SUMMARY:Temple Emek Shalom at Juneteenth Celebration DESCRIPTION:COME JOIN TEMPLE EMEK SHALOM AT JUNETEENTH!\n\nAre you saddened \, upset and frustrated by the recent shootings in Buffalo and elsewhere a cross the United States last week??? Do you want to do do something to sho w your support for Black people and other minorities and people of color?? ? Then come and join TES at Juneteenth on Sunday\, June 19\, 11AM–7PM at Pear Blossom Park\, 312 E 4th St\, Medford as we are hosted by the Black community here in Jackson County under the auspices of BASE (Black Allianc e for Social Empowerment). It is a unique opportunity for us to show up\, as a Jewish Community\, in support of our Black neighbors. The music and food will be great. The hand of friendship is reaching out. We will have a booth\, a place to gather and reach out in solidarity and support.\n\n\n Whether or not you have participated in any of the racial justice activiti es at Emek Shalom\, please sign up for two-hour shifts to help staff our b ooth (we will need at least two people for each shift)\, and assist with s et up and/or tear down of the booth. Keeping in mind our commitment to cli mate change\, we will also need someone to help organize car pools to Medf ord. And even if you don’t want to be responsible for a shift at our boo th - PLEASE\, PLEASE come out and join us. It is easy to sign up by click ing here .\n\n\nIf you have trouble with the online sign-up system\, you c an also contact Kathy at  office@emekshalom.org with what you would like to do to help make our presence a robust reality. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.emekshalom.org/wp-content/uploads/20 22/05/Juneteenth-image.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:26@emekshalom.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220824T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220829T140000 DTSTAMP:20220824T232913Z URL:https://www.emekshalom.org/events/630/ SUMMARY: DESCRIPTION:High Holiday Music Circle 12noon\n\nPlease join us for the TES music circle - a time to sing together\, learn new tunes\, and remember be loved tunes.  This Shabbat is Rosh Chodesh Elul!  Please join us as we b egin to sing some of the common melodies of the Yamim Noraim\, High Holy D ays.  We will meet in the backyard of TES. All are welcome! Bring your fa vorite tunes and instruments. If you cannot make it in person\, please con tact Randall Miller (randoc1@gmail.com) or David Sherman (moreh18@gmail.co m) to let us know of your interest. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.emekshalom.org/wp-content/uploads/20 22/08/musical-notes.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:28@emekshalom.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220908T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220908T120000 DTSTAMP:20220906T224746Z URL:https://www.emekshalom.org/events/tea-and-conversation-with-rabbi-juli e/ SUMMARY:Tea and Conversation with Rabbi Julie DESCRIPTION:Tea and Conversation with Rabbi Julie\nThursday\, September 8th \, 10:30 am on Zoom\nJoin Rabbi Julie for “Tea and Conversation with Rab bi Julie.” This time will be an informal and sweet time of conversatio n and connection where we will discuss short teachings\, quotes\, or id eas from Judaism\, and then have an opportunity to share our own experie nces\, wisdom\, and stories interfacing with that topic. Please also note : While it says “tea\,” coffee and hot cocoa are most welcome at our Z oom gathering.\n\nMonthly\, Thursdays\, 10:30 am (2nd Thursday of the mont h).\n(Use TES zoom (teslive.emekshalom.org) ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.emekshalom.org/wp-content/uploads/20 22/09/tea-and-talk.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:27@emekshalom.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220914T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220915T200000 DTSTAMP:20220913T184015Z URL:https://www.emekshalom.org/events/upcoming-zoom-classes-optional-writi ng-with-rabbi-julie-in-preparation-for-the-high-holy-days/ SUMMARY:Upcoming class about the prayer Kol Nidre with Rabbi Julie DESCRIPTION:Wednesday: 9/14\, 6:30-8 pm Exploring the Kol Nidre text tradit ionally sung on the Eve of Yom Kippur\n\nIn the class Rabbi Julie will exp lore 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.\n\nZoom link: (Us e TES zoom (teslive.emekshalom.org) ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.emekshalom.org/wp-content/uploads/20 22/09/RH-YK-Graphic-1882505044.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:25@emekshalom.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE:20220917 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE:20221018 DTSTAMP:20221004T005134Z URL:https://www.emekshalom.org/events/high-holiday-information/ SUMMARY:High Holiday Information DESCRIPTION:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTemple Emek Shalom is looking forward to celebrating the High Holy Days with you!\n\nRegister now\nSchedule and COV ID Protocol\n\n\n\n\n\nTES High Holy Days Schedule\nRegistration required for those in-person services marked with red *\nSelichot\, Saturday\, 9/17 \, 7pm\, TES Library (Hybrid: In-person and Zoom)\nFamily Shabbat and High Holy Days gathering\, Friday\, 9/23\, 5:30pm (BYO picnic dinner\, TES bac kyard\, in-person ONLY)\nErev Rosh Hashanah\, Sunday\, 9/25\, 7pm (Hybrid: In-person and Zoom/YouTube) *\nRosh Hashanah Day 1\, Monday\, 9/26\, 9:30 am (Hybrid: In-person and Zoom/YouTube) *\nTashlich\, Monday\, 9/26\, meet at Lithia Park Bandstand (immediately following morning service) \nRosh H ashanah Day 2\, Tuesday\, 9/27\, 9:30am (In-person ONLY)* *Please note thi s service is planned to be held outside.\nShabbat Shuvah\, Saturday\, 10/1 \, 10:00am Joint service with Havurah in TES Sanctuary (Hybrid: In-person and Zoom/YouTube) Please bring a non-meat dish for a potluck oneg after th e service.\n\n4:00pm Walk and journaling with Rabbi Julie (Meet at North M ountain Park Gazebo)\nKol Nidre\, Tuesday\, 10/4\, 7pm (Hybrid: In-person and Zoom/YouTube)*\nYom Kippur morning\, Wednesday\, 10/5\, 9:30am (Hybrid : In-person and Zoom/YouTube) *\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nYom Kippur afternoon offeri ngs: Wednesday\, 10/5 (See below for some descriptions)\n1:30-3:30pm Fores t Bathing with Sari Telpner\, Lithia Park (info/registration coming soon)\ n1:45-2:45pm Yom Kippur Conversation/Teaching with Emily Simon (In the TES library in-person ONLY)\n3:00-3:30pm Meditation with Sheila Canal in Art room (Hybrid: In-person and Zoom)\n3:45pm Contemplative Music(Hybrid: In-p erson and Zoom/YouTube) \n4:45pm Healing service (Hybrid: In-person an d Z oom/YouTube) 5:30pm Yizkor (Hybrid: In-person and Zoom/YouTube)\n6:15pm Mi ncha and Jonah (Hybrid: In-person and Zoom/YouTube) 7:00pm Ne’ila (Hybri d: In-person and Zoom/YouTube)\n7:30pm Break the Fast – A light meal wil l provided for those who are present at the conclusion of Ne’ila.\nErev Sukkot\, Sunday\, 10/9\, 7pm for a ritual of Sukkot blessing  and a desse rt potluck to follow. \nHavdallah Sukkot &\; Dessert Potluck\, Saturda y\, 10/15\, 7pm (Joint service with the Havurah in the Havurah Sukkah) \nY izkor\, Shmini Atzeret\, Hoshanah Raba\, Monday\, 10/17\, 10am (Hybrid: In -person and Zoom/YouTube)\n\nSimchat Torah celebration for ALL ages! (in-p erson only)\n\nMonday\, 10/17: 5:30 potluck dinner\, 6:30 Celebration\n\n\ n\n\n\n\n\nDescriptions of Afternoon Offerings:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nForest Bath ing with Sari Telpner\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease join T.E.S. Member and Certi fied Forest Therapy Guide\, Sari Telpner of Wild Wellness Guide\, for a Yo m Kippur Forest Bathing Experience. We'll slow way down as we meander and connect in a new way with the natural world and our own inner nature. We'l l ground ourselves through our senses and connect with The More Than Human World through a series of sensory "Invitations."  Forest Bathing and Yom Kippur offer us space to leave our normal sense of time and orientation t owards "doing" and step into an embodied way of "being".  We'll connect in a new way with the land\, ourselves and others as we unplug\, rest\, re new and clear out hearts and minds before stepping into the new year ahead . We complete our experience with a wild foraged forest tea ritual.\nPleas e join me and our community as we welcome in the year ahead through intent ion\; bathing in the essence of the forest and connecting in a new way wit h The Earth.\nPre-register with Sari to hold your place and receive all th e details including our meeting site at Lithia Park\,\n\n\nsari@wildwellne ssguide.com\n\n541-482-4095\n\nInfo about Forest Bathing: https://www.wil dwellnessguide.com/forest-bathing-forest-therapy-shinrin-yoku.html\n12 spa ces are available and Pre-registration is required to hold your spot.\n\nT he experience is appropriate for age 14 and over. We will be standing and walking very slowly for about the first 1.5 hours and seated for our tea r itual.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nYom Kippur Conversation/Teaching with Emily Simo n\nAs we go into the new year and as we reflect on the interactions and di sagreements we have had with others\, what can the sources in the Torah an d Talmud teach us about how to improve those interactions for the coming y ear.\nMeditation with Sheila Canal\nPlease join us as we do some deep rela xation as an embodied practice of scanning and relaxing\, restoring and re newing. Please note that this can be done laying down or sitting and it is the one meditation where it’s fine to fall asleep. We will meet in the Art Room at Temple Emek Shalom\, and participants are also welcome to join us on Zoom. \n\n\n\n\n\nRegister now\n\n\nSchedule and COVID Protocol\n\ n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \;\n\n \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.emekshalom.org/wp-content/uploads/20 21/08/apples-and-honey.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:32@emekshalom.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221019T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221019T203000 DTSTAMP:20230606T201006Z URL:https://www.emekshalom.org/events/racial-justice-meeting/ SUMMARY:Racial Justice Meeting DESCRIPTION:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRacial Justice Meeting\nWednesday\, Octob er 19th\, 7:00 pm\n(Via Zoom)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n578 2 was a banner year for Social Justice at Temple Emek Shalom. We celebrat ed an earth day fair\, and forged a trusting relationship with BASE (the B lack Alliance for Social Empowerment). Largely because of our efforts\, th e police Liaison project is now up and running\, with an oversight committ ee from within the black community and a permanent experienced police liai son who has contracted with BASE to provide the actual police liaison serv ices. His name is Shenmiakhu (formerly known as Brandon Lee) and you can read all about him and his experience\, and the organization he has formed at the website - train4transformation.com.\n\nAt our meeting on October 1 9th\, just in time for the new year\, we will have an opportunity to dialo gue with Shenmiakhu about how his spiritual path drives him to do the work that he does\, as we share the importance of the work that we do within a Jewish context. Shenmiakhu is excited to hear what motivates us spiritua lly\, and how he and others can support our struggles\, as we have support ed BASE. He will also share with us his vision and ideas for how we can co ntinue to support BASE.\n\nWe hope that you will join us on October 19th a t 7 pm on Zoom for the next step in our ongoing relationship with BASE. I f you have hungered for a true dialogue with mutual respect on both sides\ , we think that your soul will be fed by this meeting.\n\nThank you for su pporting Social Justice this past year and working to make a change. In th e coming year\, may we see the fruits of our labors\, may our struggles le ssen\, our burdens be lightened and joy and justice increase.\n\nSign into the regular TES zoom link here or go to teslive.emekshalom.org.\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.emekshalom.org/wp-content/uploads/20 22/10/justice.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:33@emekshalom.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221023T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221120T170000 DTSTAMP:20221020T175121Z URL:https://www.emekshalom.org/events/mahloket-matters-how-to-disagree-con structively-the-beit-midrash-way/ SUMMARY:Mahloket Matters: How to Disagree Constructively — The Beit Midra sh Way DESCRIPTION:\nMahloket Matters: How to Disagree Constructively —
The Be it Midrash Way\; a five-week course taught by\nEmily Simon at Temple Emek Shalom in Ashland Oregon\nClasses are on Sunday afternoons from 3:30-5:00 starting\nOctober 23 and concluding November 20\nMost people concur that c ivil discourse has deteriorated to an extent that endangers democratic gov ernment. We are unable to listen to one another\, let alone understand eac h other. We have progressively tuned in to the exclusive echoes of our own silos.\nIs it yet possible to find the courage to productively engage tho se with whom we disagree? Can text study of Biblical stories and their div erse interpretations empower us to engage more constructively in disagreem ents today?\nCome join Emily Simon in an exploration of ways to express an d appreciate differences of opinion for the sake of heaven. We will engage constructively across differences\, by examining our traditional and cont emporary texts in the format of the traditional beit midrash (study hall). By learning how to disagree respectfully over Jewish texts\, we can use t his model to shine a light on problems that we face in our society today\, and to facilitate civil discourse.\n\n\nBy popular demand\, this class is now being offered as a hybrid class\, in-person and on Zoom. So\, for tho se of you who are out of town\, or who can’t make it LIVE to the class\, you can attend any or all the classes via Zoom at the regular TES Zoom li nk. In addition to many people asking that it be available on Zoom\, the o ther reason for the change is because Dr. Pollin’s group from Portland w ill no longer be joining us\, and we want to make sure that there is a rob ust enough group for Havurata study.\nAfter an introduction to the Rabbini c Concepts of the Beit Midrash Way\, the curriculum\nwill include:\n– Me et or Refuse to Meet? From Korach and Moses to Political Adversaries Today \n– Fear War or Trust Peace? From Jacob and Esau through Chamberlain and Menachem Begin to Today\n– Xenophobia or National Security? From Pharao h and the Israelites through Japanese Internment to Today\n– “Fake New s” or Uncovering the Truth? From Joseph and his brothers through Jeffers on and Hamilton to Today\nMs. Simon is a graduate of the Pardes Institute ’s Mahloket Matters program. The class is free for members of Temple Eme k Shalom and $36 for non-members. Registration is required. To register pl ease email Zyaire Hogwood at office@emekshalom.org or call (541) 488-2909. \n\n ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.emekshalom.org/wp-content/uploads/20 22/10/Mahloket-Matters-e1665521585772.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:34@emekshalom.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221116T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221116T203000 DTSTAMP:20221112T223319Z URL:https://www.emekshalom.org/events/racial-justice-meeting-2/ SUMMARY:Racial Justice Meeting DESCRIPTION:Racial Justice Meeting\nWednesday\, November 16th\n7:00 - 8:30 pm\nOn the TES Zoom link\nThis past month has been eventful on many leve ls. Although increased anti-Semitic rhetoric and threats have\, once agai n\, 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 a llies in BASE (the Black Alliance for Social Empowerment). Last week we s hared Shenmiakhu's\, (BASE's Police Liaison) message of concern and suppor t for our community\, in light of those events.\n\nAt our upcoming Racial Justice meeting\, on Wednesday\, November 16th\, at 7:00 pm\, our topic wi ll be that of Allyship - the role of advocating and showing solidarity for the inclusion of marginalized or politicized groups that are not of our own community. We will address next steps in actively speaking out agains t racist threats and acts that have dominated the Ashland news lately.\n\ nPlease join us\, and let us explore ways to further our work for social a nd racial equity in our local community. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.emekshalom.org/wp-content/uploads/20 22/10/justice.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:39@emekshalom.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221208T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221208T000000 DTSTAMP:20221203T181811Z URL:https://www.emekshalom.org/events/tea-and-conversation-with-rabbi-juli e-2/ SUMMARY:Tea and Conversation with Rabbi Julie DESCRIPTION:Tea and Conversation with Rabbi Julie\nThursday\, December 8th\ , 10:30 am\n(Via Zoom)\nJoin Rabbi Julie for “Tea and Conversation with Rabbi Julie.” This time will be an informal and sweet time of conversati on and connection where we will discuss short teachings\, quotes\, or idea s from Judaism\, and then have an opportunity to share our own experiences \, wisdom\, and stories interfacing with that topic. Please also note: Whi le it says “tea\,” coffee and hot cocoa are most welcome at our Zoom g athering. \n\n2nd Thursday of each month at 10:30 am \n(Use the TES Zo om link ) ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.emekshalom.org/wp-content/uploads/20 22/09/tea-and-talk.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:37@emekshalom.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221211T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221211T160000 DTSTAMP:20221203T180110Z URL:https://www.emekshalom.org/events/chanukah-fair/ SUMMARY:Chanukah Fair DESCRIPTION:The TES Chanukah Fair is Back!\n            Come Sh op! Come Nosh! See Friends! Find Treasures!\n   Sunday\, December 11 th\n10:00 am - 4:00 pm\n\nIt's true! Our first-since-the-pandemic Chanukah Fair happens on Sunday\, December 11th from 10:00 am - 4:00 pm! In add ition to our TES Gift Shop's offerings of dreidels\, candles\, and beautif ul Judaica\, plans also include artist vendors from the larger community displaying gifts\, art\, jewelry\, ceramics\, and more.\n\nAdditionally\,  baked items from our best bakers will be available for purchase as well as book treasures from our TES Library overstock! We need your participa tion! If we have a day of brisk sales and festivities\, we increase the l ikelihood of attracting more artists for future Chanukah Fairs.\n\nPlease come! Stock up on all your holiday gift needs! Support our local artisans! \n\nAlso\, just so TES members and friends get an early start on Chanukah preparations\, our TES Gift Shop will display and sell their merchandise i n the TES Lobby beginning Sunday\, December 4th from 10:00 am-2:00 pm. S o come find your candles\, dreidels\, and all things Chanukah as well as b ook treasures!!\n\nThe TES Gift Shop will continue to have merchandise ava ilable throughout the week.\n\nWe're looking forward to seeing you and mak ing your Chanukah preparations complete! ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.emekshalom.org/wp-content/uploads/20 22/12/50571c54_Happy-Hanukkah-Menorah-1-1198961329.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:38@emekshalom.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221218T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221218T200000 DTSTAMP:20221203T180708Z URL:https://www.emekshalom.org/events/chanukah-party/ SUMMARY:Chanukah Party DESCRIPTION:Chanukah Party at TES!!\nSunday\, December 18th\, 5:00 pm\n(Fir st night of Hanukkah)\nAll ages are invited.\nBring family and friends!   \nBring a vegetarian main dish!  \nBring your chanukkiah!\n\nEdible Me norah Contest!  \nBring your creative representation of an \nedible men orah that we can all enjoy. \n(e.g.\, chocolate chip cookie\, challah\, brussel sprouts\, or anything edible)\nWe will vote on the most inspired c reation. \nThere will be a prize!\n\nActivities will include Chanukah ble ssings\, craft making\, dreidel playing\, singing\, Hanukkah stories\, and eating traditional Chanukah foods (Latkes/potato pancakes and Sufganiot/d oughnuts). \n\nPlease bring a non-meat dish to share as well as your fami ly's chanukkiah (Chanukkah menorah) if you have one.\n\nSuggested donation : $5/guest\; $10/family to cover the cost of materials.\n\nWe need volunte ers!\n\nHelp plan and run the party!\nLead a craft activity!\nMake latkes!  \n\nIf interested and able\, please contact Rabbi Julie at rabbijulie@e mekshalom.org. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.emekshalom.org/wp-content/uploads/20 22/12/chanukah-party-2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:36@emekshalom.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230108T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230108T143000 DTSTAMP:20221202T183801Z URL:https://www.emekshalom.org/events/learning-prayer-book-hebrew-with-dav id-sherman/ SUMMARY:Learning Prayer Book Hebrew with David Sherman DESCRIPTION:Learning Prayer Book Hebrew with David Sherman\nSunday\, Januar y 8th\n1:00-2:30 pm\nLearning Prayer Book Hebrew with David Sherman will h old its first session on Sunday\, January 8th in the TES conference room from 1:00- 2:30 pm. There is still room! Please email David to let him kno w of your interest\, and whether you can make this first session in person or not.\n\nHis email is moreh18@gmail.com. In the meantime\, please lear n your letters and vowels! ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.emekshalom.org/wp-content/uploads/20 22/12/hebrew-text-old-jewish-prayer-book-33424815-3540431348.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:44@emekshalom.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230112T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230112T113000 DTSTAMP:20230109T235415Z URL:https://www.emekshalom.org/events/tea-and-conversation-with-rabbi-juli e-3/ SUMMARY:Tea and Conversation with Rabbi Julie DESCRIPTION:\nTea and Conversation with Rabbi Julie\nThursday\, January 12t h\n10:30 am (via Zoom)\nJoin Rabbi Julie for “Tea and Conversation with Rabbi Julie.” This time will be an informal and sweet time of conversati on and connection where we will discuss short teachings\, quotes\, or idea s from Judaism\, and then have an opportunity to share our own experiences \, wisdom\, and stories interfacing with that topic. Please also note: Whi le it says “tea\,” coffee and hot cocoa are most welcome at our Zoom g athering.\n2nd Thursday of each month at 10:30 am\n(Use the TES Zoom link) \n\n ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.emekshalom.org/wp-content/uploads/20 22/09/tea-and-talk.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:43@emekshalom.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230114T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230114T130000 DTSTAMP:20230109T233833Z URL:https://www.emekshalom.org/events/722/ SUMMARY:Shabbat of Freedom Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. DESCRIPTION:Celebrate a Shabbat of Freedom Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.\nSaturday\, January 14th\n10:00 am\nCome join us in a celebratory Shab bat event! Chazzan Randall\, David Sherman and others are excited to be cr eating a community-led Shabbat with the theme of Freedom\, drawn from our entry into the Book of Shemot. The music and thematic content will evoke a nd uplift the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and the ongoing journey toward freedom\, within the familiar minhag (custom) of the TES service f ormat and timeframe. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.emekshalom.org/wp-content/uploads/20 23/01/mlk3.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:42@emekshalom.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230119T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230119T200000 DTSTAMP:20230109T235624Z URL:https://www.emekshalom.org/events/720/ SUMMARY:Men's Group DESCRIPTION:\nMen's Group\nThursday\, January 19 @ 6:30 - 8:00 pm\n(Via Zoo m)\nInvitation from Hazzan Randall: Please consider joining the TES Men's Group that meets monthly on the TES Zoom where we gather in conversation\, learning\, and support.\n\n ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.emekshalom.org/wp-content/uploads/20 23/01/IMG_6862.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:40@emekshalom.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230215T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230215T203000 DTSTAMP:20230214T181030Z URL:https://www.emekshalom.org/events/social-justice-meeting/ SUMMARY:Social Justice Meeting DESCRIPTION:Racial Justice Meeting\nWednesday\, February 15\n7:00-8:30 pm ( Via Zoom)\nThis month\, we will be meeting with Tina Malka\, Director of A ntisemitism Education and Associate Director\, Israel Action and Addressin g Antisemitism Program\, with Hillel International. She works with 15 Hil lels regionally on the West Coast to support their education programs on I srael\, co-develops educational materials on antisemitism for Hillel Inter national and facilitates the implementation of them across the country\, a nd supervises the regional IAP staff.\n\nThis program looks at the origins and evolution of antisemitism and how it manifests today\, with a focus o n the college campus setting. This video-based curriculum aims to help par ticipants better understand\, identify\, and proactively address antisemit ism. The session will revolve around three short videos that introduce eac h topic\, which are:\n\n1. What is Judaism? Who are Jews?\n2. History of A ntisemitism\n3. Antisemitism Today\n\nHere is the link to the three videos (you just need to sign in once to get access to all three) https://hille l.tfaforms.net/280?tfa_6069=tfa_6070\; please watch the first two videos only - we will watch the third video together at the meeting. I have also attached the reflection sheets for the first two videos that I invite you to spend a few minutes with after viewing each video. Reflection 1Reflect ion 2\n\nAs always\, if you have any questions\, please do not hesitate to reach out directly to Cheri at pitzkele@me.com! ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.emekshalom.org/wp-content/uploads/20 22/10/civil-discourse.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:46@emekshalom.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230309T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230309T113000 DTSTAMP:20230308T224920Z URL:https://www.emekshalom.org/events/tea-and-conversation-with-rabbi-juli e-4/ SUMMARY:Tea and Conversation with Rabbi Julie DESCRIPTION:Tea and Conversation with Rabbi Julie\nThursday March 9 @10:30 am on Zoom\nJoin Rabbi Julie for “Tea and Conversation with Rabbi Julie. ” This time will be an informal and sweet time of conversation and c onnection where we will discuss short teachings\, quotes\, or ideas from Judaism\, and then have an opportunity to share our own experiences\, wi sdom\, and stories interfacing with that topic. Please also note: While i t says “tea\,” coffee and hot cocoa are most welcome at our Zoom gathe ring.\n\nMonthly\, Thursdays\, 10:30 am (2nd Thursday of the month).\n(Use TES zoom (teslive.emekshalom.org) ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.emekshalom.org/wp-content/uploads/20 22/09/tea-and-talk.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:61@emekshalom.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230315T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230315T203000 DTSTAMP:20230224T213209Z URL:https://www.emekshalom.org/events/racial-justice-meeting-3/ SUMMARY:Racial Justice Meeting DESCRIPTION:Racial Justice Group Meeting - March 15th at 7:00 p.m. on  TES ZOOM\nSo much happened in February that we have two very important issues to focus on in March!\n\nThe first issue will the Antisemitism Proclamati on that the City of Ashland unanimously adopted in early February. This wa s BIG DEAL and we would like to see other cites\, both locally and through out the state\, adopt similar proclamations. We will also discuss how we m ight get something at the state level. It is very important that we have a clearly defined plan for how to achieve our goals so that we maximize our chances of success. We will be strategizing at the March meeting.\n\nIf y ou missed the City Council meeting where the proclamation was adopted\, he re is a video of the presentation and a link to the full text of the Procl amation!\n\n\nThe second issue comes from the wonderful presentation at ou r February meeting by Tina Malka\, Hillel Director of Antisemitism Interna tional. We have a commitment from Hillel to support and assist us should w e choose to approach SOU about acknowledging and addressing antisemitism o n university campuses.\n\nWe are also forming sub-committees for anyone wh o wants to particularly focus on one or both issues.\n\nPlease email Cheri Elson at pitzkele@me.com if you would like to be involved in a sub-commit tee focusing on either the proclamation\, SOU\, or both.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \;\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\ n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.emekshalom.org/wp-content/uploads/20 23/02/1-justice.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:57@emekshalom.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230319T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230319T120000 DTSTAMP:20230221T234508Z URL:https://www.emekshalom.org/events/meet-the-author-2023-film-series-wit h-rabbi-ken-ehrlich/ SUMMARY:Meet The Author - 2023 Film Series with Rabbi Ken Ehrlich DESCRIPTION:Meet the Author - 2023! With Rabbi Ken Ehrlich\nThis year’s Meet the Author series will examine four films – and four ethical dilemm as – through the lens of our Jewish ethical traditions. Classes will me et monthly on Sunday mornings\, 10:30 am – 12 noon\, in the Conference R oom at TES. Come early for coffee and bagels!\n\nClass Schedule\n\nSunday \, February 19 -  On the Waterfront\n\nSunday\, Mar 19 -            Oleanna\n\nSunday April 16 -           The Debt\n\nSunday\, May 14 -           Avalon\n\nFilms to be discussed during class will be available for viewing online. Instructions for accessing each fi lm will be communicated in the near future.\n\nTo facilitate group discuss ion\, these classes are designed for in-person attendance\, however\, Zoom will be available for those who are off-site and only able to attend via Zoom. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.emekshalom.org/wp-content/uploads/20 23/02/filmreel-744398101.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:59@emekshalom.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230326T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230326T113000 DTSTAMP:20230324T185914Z URL:https://www.emekshalom.org/events/bringing-a-mussar-lens-to-the-passov er-story-with-rabbi-julie/ SUMMARY:Bringing a Mussar lens to the Passover Story with Rabbi Julie  DESCRIPTION:Hardened Hearts\, Plagues\, Liberation:\nBringing a Mussar len s to the Passover Story with Rabbi Julie\nSunday\, March 26\, 10 – 11:30 am\n \;\n\nPesach will be here before we know it.  To help us prepa re\, Rabbi Julie will be offering a class exploring Hardened Hearts\, Plag ues\, Liberation (and possibly more): How do these core elements of our ce ntral liberation narrative and Pesach holiday connect to and inform the wo rk of living our lives aligned with Jewish values\, tending ourselves with integrity\, while being of service to/lessening the burden of the other? Join us for an exploration and conversation Sunday March 26\, 10 - 11:30am in the Sanctuary and on Zoom.  Please register. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.emekshalom.org/wp-content/uploads/20 23/02/Passover-symbols.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:65@emekshalom.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230414T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230414T210000 DTSTAMP:20230412T214632Z URL:https://www.emekshalom.org/events/musical-kabbalat-shabbat-service-and -end-of-passover-oneg/ SUMMARY:Musical Kabbalat Shabbat Service and End of Passover Oneg DESCRIPTION:In person only at TES:\n\nPlease join Rabbi Julie and musicians Daniel Jokelson\, Elizabeth/Elisheva Markell\, Lisa Frank\, Jeff Solomon\ , Jill Rothman\, and Bari Frimkess for an evening of song and prayer to we lcome Shabbat. The Service will include a full Kabbalat Shabbat of psalms traditionally sung in preparation for Shabbat\, followed by a brief poetry -infused Maariv Service. As well as wonderful music\, save up an appetite and join us for a sweet chametz feast! That is\, a grand dessert buffet pr ovided by some of TES' best bakers\, compliments of your Social Committee! ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.emekshalom.org/wp-content/uploads/20 23/04/Kabbalat-Shabbat.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:66@emekshalom.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230415T121500 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230415T131500 DTSTAMP:20230415T153053Z URL:https://www.emekshalom.org/events/history-talk/ SUMMARY:History Talk DESCRIPTION:CELEBRATE OUR HISTORY\nEarly Jewish Settlers in Jacksonville\n\ nJoin us after the Shabbat service from 12:15 to 1:15 pm at TES while TES Historian\, Carol Sunahara\, shares the story of the early Jewish settlers to Jacksonville. Enjoy a light lunch and learn about these young settler s from Bavaria\, Germany\, Poland\, some by way of Panama and Nicaragua.  You will find out why our cemetery is in Jacksonville as well as the part these early Jewish merchants and businessmen played in the Rogue Indian Wa rs. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.emekshalom.org/wp-content/uploads/20 23/04/history-1.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:68@emekshalom.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230417T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230417T210000 DTSTAMP:20230415T154150Z URL:https://www.emekshalom.org/events/yom-hashoah/ SUMMARY:Yom HaShoah DESCRIPTION:TES and Havurah Joint Service \nPlease come via Zoom to the jo int TES and Havurah Shir Hadash Zoom service for Yom HaShoah with special guest singer Achi Ben Shalom \n\nMonday\, 4/17\, 7pm the Havurah's Zoo m:\n\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/83221820599?pwd=MzVSRU5YYjZTWlJaYSt4dVJIVn NUUT09\n\nMeeting ID: 832 2182 0599\n\nPasscode: 413836 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.emekshalom.org/wp-content/uploads/20 23/04/Yom-Hashoah-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:69@emekshalom.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230423T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230423T133000 DTSTAMP:20230415T153131Z URL:https://www.emekshalom.org/events/tes-spring-landscape-beautification- project/ SUMMARY:TES Spring Landscape Beautification Project DESCRIPTION:Come join us! Bring your gardening tools\, gloves\, and bucket! Help make our campus sparkle! Bagels\, schmears and coffee will supplemen t us with the energy to succeed! All are welcome. Please join us.\n\nConta ct Melissa if you have any questions (mkgrudin@gmail.com). ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.emekshalom.org/wp-content/uploads/20 23/04/earth-tree-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:70@emekshalom.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230429T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230429T094500 DTSTAMP:20230417T152926Z URL:https://www.emekshalom.org/events/special-joint-torah-study/ SUMMARY:Special Joint Torah Study DESCRIPTION:Emily Simon will be leading a special Shabbat morning Torah Stu dy for parshat Acharei Mot and Kedoshim on Saturday\, April 29 at 9 am.   The joint Torah Study will be both live in the library at TES and on the TES Zoom link. Through the magic of technology\, we will be able to study Torah with our friends at Havurah Shalom in Portland\, Temple Shalom in M onticello\, New York\, and others across the country. Please join us eith er live or on Zoom. When we did this on March 4\, there were over 35 peopl e involved and the conversation was lively\, learned\, and very accessible . Contact Emily Simon at esimonesq@gmail.com for any questions regardin g this special learning opportunity.  ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.emekshalom.org/wp-content/uploads/20 23/04/torah-study.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:72@emekshalom.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230429T121500 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230429T131500 DTSTAMP:20230425T213753Z URL:https://www.emekshalom.org/events/history-talk-2/ SUMMARY:History Talk DESCRIPTION:Understanding Our History\nSaturday\, April 29: A Brief Histor y of the Ku Klux Klan in Southern Oregon\n\nJoin us after the Shabbat serv ice from 12:15 to 1:15 pm when Oregon Historian Jeff LaLande will join TES Historian Carol Sunahara in sharing a brief history of the KKK in Ashland and the Rogue Valley in the 20th century and currently. Oneg to be serve d. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.emekshalom.org/wp-content/uploads/20 23/04/history-1.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:71@emekshalom.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230511T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230511T203000 DTSTAMP:20230425T193637Z URL:https://www.emekshalom.org/events/the-what-why-and-how-of-giving-bless ings-with-rabbi-julie/ SUMMARY:The What\, Why\, and How of Giving Blessings with Rabbi Julie DESCRIPTION:The What\, why\, and How of Giving Blessings with Rabbi Julie:  Many of us have appreciated hearing the extemporaneous blessings that a re offered during services or other events.  Wouldn’t it be a lovely sk ill to learn how to do these and about the precedence of this in our tradi tion?  Join Rabbi Julie for a class on the what\, why and how of giving blessings Thursday May 11\, 7-8:30pm\, TES Zoom ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.emekshalom.org/wp-content/uploads/20 23/04/prayer-book.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:79@emekshalom.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230517T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230517T210000 DTSTAMP:20230515T175204Z URL:https://www.emekshalom.org/events/racial-justice-group-meeting/ SUMMARY:Racial Justice Group Meeting DESCRIPTION:Join Vance Beach and the Racial Justice Group this Wednesday on Zoom.\n\nTemple Emek Shalom will be collaborating again with BASE (Black Alliance for Social Equity) at the Juneteenth Celebration in Medford\, whi ch is on Saturday\, June 17\, 2023 from 11 am until 7 pm in Pear Blossom Park. Learn all about our joint booth with the BASE police oversight commi ttee and what will be expected of us this year. You can also sign up to h elp on June 17 by contacting Dana Kline at danacaitlin@yahoo.com. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.emekshalom.org/wp-content/uploads/20 23/05/supporting-racial-justice.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:76@emekshalom.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230519T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230519T210000 DTSTAMP:20260604T171908Z URL:https://www.emekshalom.org/events/shabbat-shirah-2/ SUMMARY:Shabbat Shirah DESCRIPTION:Join musicians Dave Young\, Dennis Freese\, and Jordan Saturen\ , and Rabbi Julie for an evening of prayerful songs to bring in Shabbat.  In-person and online. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.emekshalom.org/wp-content/uploads/20 23/02/1-musical-notes.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:67@emekshalom.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230521T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230521T150000 DTSTAMP:20230509T173236Z URL:https://www.emekshalom.org/events/annual-congregational-meeting/ SUMMARY:Annual Congregational Meeting DESCRIPTION:The 2023 Annual Congregational Meeting will be held on Zoom on Sunday\, May 21\, 2023\, at 2:00 pm.  A special link will be sent to memb ers in good standing shortly before the meeting.\n\nTo view the entirety o f the materials together\, please see the special email announcement with the subject "TES' Annual Congregational Meeting 2023" or contact the offic e: \noffice@emekshalom.org   541-488-2909 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.emekshalom.org/wp-content/uploads/20 23/04/meeting-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:75@emekshalom.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230525T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230525T203000 DTSTAMP:20230525T221743Z URL:https://www.emekshalom.org/events/shavuot-evening-of-learning-and-milk shakes/ SUMMARY:Shavuot Evening of Learning and Milkshakes DESCRIPTION:Please join us for teachings from Rabbi Julie\, Hazzan/Cantor R andall\, Maggid/Storyteller Marty Towbin\, and Emily Simon at Temple Emek Shalom for an evening of Shavuot learning and milkshakes. (Those who canno t attend in person may attend via Zoom.)\n\n \n\nLearning Topics will be :\n\nHazzan/Cantor Randall: Kabbalah and Shavuot: The 4 worlds and 10 sefi rot\n\nRabbi Julie: Revelation (and the ideas of D'veykut and Shiviti)\n\ nA Shavuot story with Maggid/Storyteller Marty Towbin\n\nEmily Simon: The Book of Ruth ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.emekshalom.org/wp-content/uploads/20 23/05/Shavuot1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:74@emekshalom.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230526T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230526T140000 DTSTAMP:20230502T172849Z URL:https://www.emekshalom.org/events/shavuot-hike-on-grizzly-peak-with-ra bbi-julie/ SUMMARY:Shavuot Hike on Grizzly Peak with Rabbi Julie DESCRIPTION:Please join us for a Shavuot hike on Grizzly Peak\, Friday\, Ma y 26th. We will meet at TES at 10:30 am and can caravan up the mountain to gether. (Carpooling is a welcome option and we can do that at the moment that morning). Bring your dog! Bring water! Bring Lunch! (We will keep a n eye on the weather and will send an announcement if there is a change of plans as we get closer). We are asking for registrations to get a sense of how many are planning to attend. Here is a link about the hike: https: //www.alltrails.com/trail/us/oregon/grizzly-peak.\n\nQuestions? Email Rab bi Julie: rabbijulie@emekshalom.org ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.emekshalom.org/wp-content/uploads/20 23/05/Shavuot-Hike.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:78@emekshalom.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230527T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230527T094500 DTSTAMP:20230525T221811Z URL:https://www.emekshalom.org/events/special-shavuot-torah-study/ SUMMARY:Special Shavuot Torah Study DESCRIPTION:In honor of Shavuot\, Emily Simon will be leading a special Sha bbat morning Torah Study on Saturday May 27 at 9 am.  The Torah Study wi ll be both live in the library at TES and on the TES regular Zoom link.   Through the magic of technology we will be able to share insights with our friends at Havurah Shalom in Portland\, Temple Shalom in Monticello\, New York and others across the country. Please join us either live or on zoom . Our other joint Torah studies have been very well attended\, and the con versation was lively\, learned and very accessible. Contact Emily Simon at esimonesq@gmail.com for any questions regarding this special learning opp ortunity. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.emekshalom.org/wp-content/uploads/20 23/04/torah-study.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:77@emekshalom.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230531T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230531T210000 DTSTAMP:20230505T164657Z URL:https://www.emekshalom.org/events/holocaust-guest-speaker-michael-gyor y/ SUMMARY:Holocaust Guest Speaker: Michael Gyory DESCRIPTION:Join us for an intimate talk and presentation by Holocaust and Human Rights Education Center (hhrecny.org) Board Chairperson and Genera tions Forward Speaker Michael Gyory on Wednesday\, May 31 at TES at 7 pm.  \n\nMichael\, the son of Hungarian Holocaust survivors\, will be with us to present the amazing story of his father's cousin in Agi Keleti: The J ewish Olympian's Story of Survival and Triumph. Agi survived the Nazis in Hungary and then outlasted the Communists to become the greatest female J ewish Olympian of all time\, and at 102\, she is also currently the oldest living Olympic medalist.\n\nDonations can be made to the Holocaust and Hu man Rights Education Center (HHREC) a 501c3 non profit. .\n\nTES will be p roviding drinks and desserts. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.emekshalom.org/wp-content/uploads/20 23/04/Yom-Hashoah-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:80@emekshalom.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230603T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230603T120000 DTSTAMP:20230524T160203Z URL:https://www.emekshalom.org/events/celebrate-amelias-simchat-bat/ SUMMARY:Celebrate Amelia's Simchat Bat DESCRIPTION:Parents Zoë and Taylor Heald and grandparents\, Robin and Tony Heald\, invite you to share in the joy of Amelia Ann Heald’s Simchat Ba t (celebration of the daughter)\, at Temple Emek Shalom\, during the servi ce on Saturday\, June 3 at 10:00. There will be a nosh following the servi ce\, so if you plan to join us\, please rsvp to Robin Heald: robinrhh@aol. com\n\n ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.emekshalom.org/wp-content/uploads/20 23/05/baby.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Los_Angeles X-LIC-LOCATION:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:DAYLIGHT DTSTART:20210314T030000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD DTSTART:20211107T010000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT DTSTART:20220313T030000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD DTSTART:20221106T010000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT DTSTART:20230312T030000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE END:VCALENDAR