Temple Shalom events open to the community

By Jeanette Fischer, Temple Shalom Director of Communications

Soulful Shabbat

We welcome guest speaker Benji Lovitt on Friday, Nov. 1 at 7:30 p.m. Come experience the transformative power of music and spirituality at our Soulful Shabbat service, a soul-stirring service conducted entirely through the enchanting melodies of Cantor Donna Azu and the Temple Shalom Band.

Book review series

Rabbi Frank Muller presents a series of discussions on the books of Rabbi Kushner. Join us Sunday, Nov. 3 at 10:30 a.m. to discuss our November book, “Conquering Fear: Living Boldly in an Uncertain World.” Register at tinyurl.com/TS-KushnerPart2.

Jewish book discussion

In anticipation of guest lecturer and author Ilan Troen’s visit to Temple Shalom on Nov. 13, Rabbi Boxman will lead a discussion on Troen’s book, “Israel/Palestine in World Religions: Whose Promised Land?” on Wednesday, Nov. 6 at 11 a.m. Register at tinyurl.com/TS-JBCTroen.

Guest lecturer, author Ilan Troen

On Wednesday, Nov. 13 at 1 p.m., American-Israeli historian, author and Brandeis University Professor Emeritus Ilan Troen joins us to discuss his book, “Israel/Palestine in World Religions: Whose Promised Land?” Troen will share details of his experience and immeasurable loss regarding Oct. 7, 2023. This event is cosponsored by the Temple Shalom Men’s Club, in partnership with the Jewish Book Council. Register for this event at tinyurl.com/TS-JBCTroen.