Temple Israel

Shabbat

Friday, May 22, 2026

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5:30 p.m. Oneg Shabbat Refreshments

6:15 p.m. Shabbat Service led by Rabbi David Komerofsky & Suzanne Stieglitz

D'var Torah: "Not From The Highest Mountain"

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Annual Meeting

Friday, June 12 at 5:00 p.m.

Followed by our Shabbat Evening Service

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We need 35 adult members (18+ years of age) for a quorum. 

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Stark PRIDE

Temple Israel will have a booth at Stark PRIDE.

The event is Saturday, June 13, 2026 from 2:00-9:00 p.m.  We will have goodies and material to share with the community, and need friendly folks to volunteer at our booth and demonstrate the Jewish community's allyship.

Sign up to volunteer at www.templeisraelcanton.org/pride. 

Month of Giving

For the month of May we are collecting items for Honor Home. Honor Home is a transitional housing program in Stark County. They are committed to helping and meeting veterans where they are on their journey to permanent housing. Their transitional housing provides stability, support, clothing, food and comprehensive case management to connect veterans with the programs and resources they need. The traditional housing is open to homeless women veterans with or without children, as well as single male veterans.

Habitat Faith Build

Join the Temple Israel Faith Build Habitat for Humanity Team!

We are volunteering on several dates, and welcome new participants.

Intro to Judaism

The next series of An Introduction to Judaism will meet in-person and via Zoom beginning Sunday, September 27, 2026. The class will meet eight 8 Sundays from 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. All are welcome.

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Summer Adult Education Series

​In a three-week Zoom series, Rabbi David Komerofsky will explore how themes from popular sitcoms mirror Jewish ideas. The series will be online only, Tuesdays June 9, 16 and 23 at 7:00 p.m. EDT. No prior knowledge required, and all are welcome. Just bring your sense of humor.

Fall Adult Education Series

What happens when Jews rise to positions of influence in societies that are not fully their own?  This six-week adult education series will explore Jewish figures who served in royal courts, governments, and centers of power across history. 

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In-person and via Zoom. Wednesdays at 7:00 p.m. from September 16-October 21, 2026.  Registration is free and open to all.