All temple members are requested to attend our 2018 Annual Meeting. Come vote on the new Board of Directors and approve the 2018-2019 budget. Get involved . . . it’s your Temple!
Contact Margot Rivelis for more information.
Join us between 5pm-7pm for a donor informal dinner gathering
7:30pm Erev Shabbat Service
In the Jewish tradition, the number 18 holds special significance as it represents the Hebrew word חי Chai - meaning Life. To mark this occasion, the Temple is holding a very special Shabbat service in the Rabbi’s honor.
Prior to the service, join us anytime between 5pm-7pm at an informal dinner gathering for donors to meet and speak with the Rabbi, his family, and our special guest lecturer and long time friend of Rabbi Alpert, Rabbi Eric Gervis.
Erev Shabbat services start at 7:30pm. Members of the Temple’s Board, Committees, and Choir will participate in the liturgy. The sermon will be presented by Rabbi Gervis and we will conclude with a special community-provided oneg Shabbat.
Though Rabbi Alpert has not served Temple Etz Chaim for the entirety of his 18 years as a Rabbi, his mark in the greater Franklin area is distinguished. His presence in both civic and interfaith gatherings adds a warmth, knowledge and open dialogue that is the hallmark of his tenure. We encourage all current and former members, potential new members, and the community-at-large to join us for this special celebration.
Cost for the donor gathering and dinner is $36 per person ($20 for children 13 and under), RSVP for the donor gathering here and pay online here.
RSVP for the service and sign up for Oneg here.
If you are unable to attend and would like to contribute to this celebration, you may do so here.
Please email Stacy Bushey for more information.
Join us as our 10th grade Confirmation students have a chance to lead services and be called to the Torah. This is an uplifting service that marks the time when our young adults reaffirm their commitment to their Jewish heritage. Please join us for this special service and to honor the Confirmation students. As a community we send a hearty mazel tov to the following Confirmation students:
- Samuel Kooper-Johnson
- Michaela Berman
- Heidi Keith
We are looking to hire co-teacher or adult Hebrew aide in grade 4-6 classroom. Job requirement: Ability to read prayerbook Hebrew comfortably. Interested? Questions? Contact Hana Berman.
Hebrew knowledge and an excellent singing voice NOT essential. However, you must be Bar/Bat Mitzvah. An outline and guidance from Rabbi Alpert is available as is the musical assistance of a member of the TEC choir.
If interested, please call (774) 721-6261 or email the Religious Activities Committee. We look forward to hearing from you!
Available dates:
- June 29
- July 6,13, 20, & 27
- August 3
This can't happen WITHOUT YOU! It's a great way to support Temple Etz Chaim and get our name into the community.
Please go to our Sign Up Genius to help out! Want to help out in others ways?
Contact Jim Buja.
For no other reason than to just get together, we will once again visit the BBC for some food, drink and good times with good friends. If you have any questions please contact Stewart Lipson
