Kick back and socialize for a parents night out!
Saturday, November 5th at 7 p.m.
The Railery
280 Franklin Village Dr. in Franklin
Let us know you can make it!

To join in on the fun, let Sam know!

For our Scholar-in-Residence, the Temple is glad to welcome back Dr. Rachel Korazim, an inspiring teacher who uses Israeli poetry as an insight into life in Israel. Her focus this year will be on the diversity of the Israeli experience, both its strengths and its challenges. Here is her schedule with us:

Friday, November 4 at 7:30 p.m. – Erev Shabbat Service at FUSF
Dr. Korazim will speak on “Jews and Arabs.”

Saturday, November 5 at 10:00 a.m. – Torah Study at the Temple
Dr. Korazim will teach about Nathan Alterman’s “The Silver Platter,” a poem that has a central place in the experience of the State of Israel

Saturday, November 5 at 3:30 p.m.
A wine-and-cheese reception held at the home of Jayme Solomon-Zissu and Jonathan Zissu. Dr. Korazim will share a presentation on the Mizrachi Voice,
about the lives of Jews who migrated from mostly Arab countries.

Temple members: $10 per person or $18 per couple
Non-Temple members: $25 per person6
Register Here

Sunday, November 6, 2022, at 1:00 p.m.
Dr. Korazim will join us for a closing lunch at the Temple building where she will speak on Women’s Voice.

Members are asked to bring a lunch-related dish156
Register Here

This is a great opportunity for congregants to get together and have some fun for all skill levels.  To be held at the home of Jon Zissu, the event will include a quick tutoring session for those with little experience and a review of our house rules. Winners will split the pot 50/50 with the Temple (or Rabbi’s Mitzvah Fund).

A separate E-Vite will be sent 10-14 days prior with more details.

Let us know you are coming!

Any questions?  Contact Stewart Lipson.

Join us at FUSF or online October 16 at 7:00 PM for Simchat Torah as we unfurl the Torah and read the last and first parshas. Consecration will also be held to celebrate our incoming religious school students.

Join Temple Etz Chaim’s Sisterhood for a short service in the sukkah and dinner.  Our guest speaker, Mary Diehl, will talk to us about the process of settling an Afghan family in Franklin. We will be collecting donations to support the family.

The Sisterhood Board is providing a dinner of soup, salad, bread, and dessert. BYOB

Join us for a lovely evening together.

Your assistance is needed

A consortium of our sister congregations have been badly affected by Hurricane Ian. The most urgent need is for gift cards, especially general Visa gift cards. These will make it possible for those in need to meet their basic requirements. Cards can be sent to:

Temple Shalom
ATTN: RAINBOW OF HOPE
4630 Pine Ridge Road
Naples, FL  34119

The Franklin Interfaith Council is collecting donations for the Franklin Food Pantry’s Thanksgiving meal.  Each member house of worship is asked to collect a different item. This year, Temple Etz Chaim has been asked to donate canned corn. Donations may be dropped off at the Temple building.

Donations may also be made directly to the Franklin Food Pantry via their Amazon Wishlist.

At Temple Etz Chaim of Franklin’s Sisterhood event: Soup, Salad, & Soul in the Sukkah, Mary Diehl shared info about the Afghan family that has been settled in Franklin. Mary is part of the Franklin Neighborhood Support Team supporting the family.

CLICK HERE to make a donation to help the family pay their monthly rent.

Contribute to the Franklin Food Pantry’s Amazon Wishlist

Join us for a Sukkot celebration! This event is graciously sponsored by the Brotherhood.  There is no fee to attend, but please do RSVP so we know how much pizza to order. Please also let us know if you have any allergies or dietary concerns.

Services will be in the sanctuary at 7:00 pm.
Kiddush will follow outside in the sukkah – please consider bringing a sweet treat to share!