Events Calendar
Events in December 2018
- Torah Study
1
Dec
Shabbat Morning Service1
Dec
- Religious School
2
Dec
Religious school for pre-K through 6th grade studentsValley Temple Mitzvah Corps2
Dec
Sisterhood Meeting & Chanukah Party2
Dec
Join us for this month's meeting and a Chanukah Party.Chanukah begins at sundown2
Dec
2
Dec
Light the first candle tonight Click here to learn the blessing https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sGmlblF9hU0&feature=youtu.beLight the first candle tonight Click here to learn the blessing https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sGmlblF9hU0&feature=youtu.beKulanu2
Dec
2
Dec
Kulanu is religious education for students in grades 9-12. Students from all four Cincinnati reform temples attend Kulanu, which means "all of us." This semester, classes meet at Wise Temple. For more information visit: https://kulanucincy.org/Kulanu is religious education for students in grades 9-12. Students from all four Cincinnati reform temples attend Kulanu, which means "all of us." This semester, classes meet at Wise Temple. For more information visit: https://kulanucincy.org/ - Tikkum Olam Team Meeting
3
Dec
- Adult Hebrew -- Aleph and Bet
4
Dec
4
Dec
Aleph -- For those who don't know any Hebrew and are ready to have fun, learn and make Jewish noise! No previous experience expected. This class is taught by Rabbi Sandford Kopnick. Bet -- For those who can read haltingly, have experience with Hebrew (even from a long time ago) and would like to start to understand how it works. This class is taught by Rabbi Judy Spicehandler.Aleph -- For those who don't know any Hebrew and are ready to have fun, learn and make Jewish noise! No previous experience expected. This class is taught by Rabbi Sandford Kopnick. Bet -- For those who can read haltingly, have experience with Hebrew (even from a long time ago) and would like to start to understand how it works. This class is taught by Rabbi Judy Spicehandler.Religious School - Hebrew4
Dec
Hebrew for 4th, 5th and 6th religious school students meets at 6:30 p.m.Tuesday Night Seminar with Rabbi Michael J. Cook, Ph.D.4
Dec
4
Dec
Jewish & Christian Amazing Questions about Christmas -- Almost Never Asked, Let Alone Answered There is no scholar more qualified to help us to understand this important Christian holiday from a Jewish perspective. Join us as Dr. Cook helps shine a light on Christmas.Jewish & Christian Amazing Questions about Christmas -- Almost Never Asked, Let Alone Answered There is no scholar more qualified to help us to understand this important Christian holiday from a Jewish perspective. Join us as Dr. Cook helps shine a light on Christmas. - Adult Hebrew -- Gimmel
6
Dec
6
Dec
A continuation of last year's Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. class - for those who know basic Hebrew and are ready to fly! This class is taught by Rabbi Sandford Kopnick.A continuation of last year's Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. class - for those who know basic Hebrew and are ready to fly! This class is taught by Rabbi Sandford Kopnick.Adult Hebrew -- Advanced6
Dec
6
Dec
Reading and translating from Torah and the Prayerbook, with a little modern Hebrew thrown in for good measure. This class is taught by Rabbi Sandford Kopnick.Reading and translating from Torah and the Prayerbook, with a little modern Hebrew thrown in for good measure. This class is taught by Rabbi Sandford Kopnick. - Chanukah Celebration
7
Dec
7
Dec
Save the date! Chanukah dinner will begin at 6:30 p.m. Click HERE or the reservation form. The dinner will be followed at 7:30 p.m. by our Shabbat Evening Service, featuring the Friday Night Live band. On this evening, we will also have our consecration service for Valley's newest Religious School students.Save the date! Chanukah dinner will begin at 6:30 p.m. Click HERE or the reservation form. The dinner will be followed at 7:30 p.m. by our Shabbat Evening Service, featuring the Friday Night Live band. On this evening, we will also have our consecration service for Valley's newest Religious School students.Friday Night Live Shabbat Service and Consecration7
Dec
7
Dec
Join our Friday Night Live Band as we welcome Shabbat in the Greenberg Sanctuary. This evening is also Consecration of our Religious School students, followed by our festive Oneg Shabbat.Join our Friday Night Live Band as we welcome Shabbat in the Greenberg Sanctuary. This evening is also Consecration of our Religious School students, followed by our festive Oneg Shabbat. - Tot Shabbat
8
Dec
8
Dec
Join Rabbi Kopnick and guest musician Charlene Gubitz for puppets and prayers, songs and a story. This service is perfect for children from birth to age 6 and their grown-ups.Join Rabbi Kopnick and guest musician Charlene Gubitz for puppets and prayers, songs and a story. This service is perfect for children from birth to age 6 and their grown-ups.Shabbat Morning Service8
Dec
- Religious School
9
Dec
Religious school for pre-K through 6th grade studentsKulanu9
Dec
9
Dec
Kulanu is religious education for students in grades 9-12. Students from all four Cincinnati reform temples attend Kulanu, which means "all of us." This semester, classes meet at Wise Temple. For more information visit: https://kulanucincy.org/Kulanu is religious education for students in grades 9-12. Students from all four Cincinnati reform temples attend Kulanu, which means "all of us." This semester, classes meet at Wise Temple. For more information visit: https://kulanucincy.org/ - Religious School Committee Meeting
10
Dec
Tikkum Olam Team Meeting10
Dec
- Adult Hebrew -- Aleph and Bet
11
Dec
11
Dec
Aleph -- For those who don't know any Hebrew and are ready to have fun, learn and make Jewish noise! No previous experience expected. This class is taught by Rabbi Sandford Kopnick. Bet -- For those who can read haltingly, have experience with Hebrew (even from a long time ago) and would like to start to understand how it works. This class is taught by Rabbi Judy Spicehandler.Aleph -- For those who don't know any Hebrew and are ready to have fun, learn and make Jewish noise! No previous experience expected. This class is taught by Rabbi Sandford Kopnick. Bet -- For those who can read haltingly, have experience with Hebrew (even from a long time ago) and would like to start to understand how it works. This class is taught by Rabbi Judy Spicehandler.Religious School - Hebrew11
Dec
Hebrew for 4th, 5th and 6th religious school students meets at 6:30 p.m.Tuesday Night Seminar with Rabbi Michael J. Cook, Ph.D.11
Dec
11
Dec
Jewish & Christian Amazing Questions about Christmas -- Almost Never Asked, Let Alone Answered There is no scholar more qualified to help us to understand this important Christian holiday from a Jewish perspective. Join us as Dr. Cook helps shine a light on Christmas.Jewish & Christian Amazing Questions about Christmas -- Almost Never Asked, Let Alone Answered There is no scholar more qualified to help us to understand this important Christian holiday from a Jewish perspective. Join us as Dr. Cook helps shine a light on Christmas. - Adult Hebrew -- Gimmel
13
Dec
13
Dec
A continuation of last year's Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. class - for those who know basic Hebrew and are ready to fly! This class is taught by Rabbi Sandford Kopnick.A continuation of last year's Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. class - for those who know basic Hebrew and are ready to fly! This class is taught by Rabbi Sandford Kopnick.Adult Hebrew -- Advanced13
Dec
13
Dec
Reading and translating from Torah and the Prayerbook, with a little modern Hebrew thrown in for good measure. This class is taught by Rabbi Sandford Kopnick.Reading and translating from Torah and the Prayerbook, with a little modern Hebrew thrown in for good measure. This class is taught by Rabbi Sandford Kopnick.Kundalini Yoga13
Dec
13
Dec
This class will be taught by Susana Niedermann. The first class is free and will be followed by regular Thursday evening classes beginning January 10th at a cost of $15/class. Please arrive 15 minutes prior to class to register and settle in.This class will be taught by Susana Niedermann. The first class is free and will be followed by regular Thursday evening classes beginning January 10th at a cost of $15/class. Please arrive 15 minutes prior to class to register and settle in. - Shabbat Family Service
14
Dec
- Torah Study
15
Dec
Shabbat Morning Service15
Dec
- Soup Kitchen
16
Dec
16
Dec
Brownies needed! Please place in the freezer at the Temple prior to this date. 2 shifts: Prep people arrive at OTR at 9:30-11:30 AM. Set-up and Cooking are part of this shift. Serve people arrive at 11:30 AM- 1:30 PM. Serving (from 12-1) and Clean-up are part of this shift.Brownies needed! Please place in the freezer at the Temple prior to this date. 2 shifts: Prep people arrive at OTR at 9:30-11:30 AM. Set-up and Cooking are part of this shift. Serve people arrive at 11:30 AM- 1:30 PM. Serving (from 12-1) and Clean-up are part of this shift.Religious School16
Dec
Religious school for pre-K through 6th grade studentsValley Temple Mitzvah Corps16
Dec
Sisterhood -- Mahjongg16
Dec
16
Dec
The monthly game of mahjongg is hosted by a Sisterhood member in her home. Please contact the office for this month's host.The monthly game of mahjongg is hosted by a Sisterhood member in her home. Please contact the office for this month's host.Kulanu16
Dec
16
Dec
Kulanu is religious education for students in grades 9-12. Students from all four Cincinnati reform temples attend Kulanu, which means "all of us." This semester, classes meet at Wise Temple. For more information visit: https://kulanucincy.org/Kulanu is religious education for students in grades 9-12. Students from all four Cincinnati reform temples attend Kulanu, which means "all of us." This semester, classes meet at Wise Temple. For more information visit: https://kulanucincy.org/ - Senior Lunch and Discussion
19
Dec
Bring your lunch and invite others to join us! - Sisterhood Dinner
20
Dec
20
Dec
Join Sisterhood for their monthly dinner! This month they will meet at Amma's Kitchen in Roselawn at 7:00 p.m.Join Sisterhood for their monthly dinner! This month they will meet at Amma's Kitchen in Roselawn at 7:00 p.m. - Shabbat Service
21
Dec
- Torah Study
22
Dec
Shabbat Morning Service22
Dec
- Shabbat Service
28
Dec
- Torah Study
29
Dec
Shabbat Morning Service29
Dec