Events Calendar
Events in February 2019
- Shabbat Service
1
Feb
Shabbat evening service in the Greenberg Sanctuary. - Torah Study
2
Feb
2
Feb
Come read and study the weekly Torah portion in English. No prior experience necessary.Come read and study the weekly Torah portion in English. No prior experience necessary.Shabbat Morning Service2
Feb
2
Feb
Informal Shabbat Morning Service including Torah Service in the Greenberg Sanctuary.Informal Shabbat Morning Service including Torah Service in the Greenberg Sanctuary.Hooshir Concert2
Feb
2
Feb
Hooshir is Indiana University's Jewish a cappella group. The concert will begin at 7:30 p.m. All are welcome!Hooshir is Indiana University's Jewish a cappella group. The concert will begin at 7:30 p.m. All are welcome! - Religious School
3
Feb
Religious school for pre-K through 6th grade studentsValley Temple Mitzvah Corps3
Feb
Sisterhood - Meeting & Challah Bake3
Feb
3
Feb
During our February meeting, Sisterhood will be baking challah! Attendees will leave with a loaf of challah to bake at home. This event is free for Sisterhood members and $36 for non-members. Please RSVP to Karen Rosenfield.During our February meeting, Sisterhood will be baking challah! Attendees will leave with a loaf of challah to bake at home. This event is free for Sisterhood members and $36 for non-members. Please RSVP to Karen Rosenfield.Hooshir Family Concert3
Feb
3
Feb
Hooshir is Indiana University's Jewish a cappella group. Join us for a lively concert appropriate for all ages!Hooshir is Indiana University's Jewish a cappella group. Join us for a lively concert appropriate for all ages!Hooshir Religious School Concert3
Feb
3
Feb
Religious school students and their families will enjoy a morning concert featuring Hooshir: Jewish A Cappella.Religious school students and their families will enjoy a morning concert featuring Hooshir: Jewish A Cappella.Kulanu3
Feb
3
Feb
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 Valley 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 Valley Temple. For more information visit: https://kulanucincy.org/ - Adult Hebrew -- Aleph and Bet
5
Feb
5
Feb
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 - Hebrew5
Feb
Hebrew for 4th, 5th and 6th religious school students meets at 6:30 p.m.Tuesday Night Seminar5
Feb
5
Feb
"Covenant Theology" presented by Rabbi Rachel Sabath Bet-Halachmi, Ph.D. will explore the idea that we're in covenant with God and the Jewish people: past, present and future, and how it interacts with the modern Jewish self. This seminar will be held on Tuesdays, January 29, February 5 and February 12 at 7:30 p.m."Covenant Theology" presented by Rabbi Rachel Sabath Bet-Halachmi, Ph.D. will explore the idea that we're in covenant with God and the Jewish people: past, present and future, and how it interacts with the modern Jewish self. This seminar will be held on Tuesdays, January 29, February 5 and February 12 at 7:30 p.m. - Adult Hebrew -- Gimmel
7
Feb
7
Feb
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 -- Advanced7
Feb
7
Feb
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. - Shabbat Family Service
8
Feb
8
Feb
Shabbat Evening Service especially for young families with children in grades 2-8. We use a special prayerbook and will have acoustic guitar music.Shabbat Evening Service especially for young families with children in grades 2-8. We use a special prayerbook and will have acoustic guitar music. - Torah Study
9
Feb
9
Feb
Come read and study the weekly Torah portion in English. No prior experience necessary.Come read and study the weekly Torah portion in English. No prior experience necessary.Tot Shabbat9
Feb
9
Feb
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 Service9
Feb
9
Feb
Informal Shabbat Morning Service including Torah Service in the Greenberg Sanctuary.Informal Shabbat Morning Service including Torah Service in the Greenberg Sanctuary. - Religious School
10
Feb
Valley Temple Mitzvah Corps10
Feb
Kulanu10
Feb
10
Feb
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 Valley 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 Valley Temple. For more information visit: https://kulanucincy.org/ - Adult Hebrew -- Aleph and Bet
12
Feb
12
Feb
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 - Hebrew12
Feb
Hebrew for 4th, 5th and 6th religious school students meets at 6:30 p.m.Tuesday Night Seminar12
Feb
12
Feb
"Covenant Theology" presented by Rabbi Rachel Sabath Bet-Halachmi, Ph.D. will explore the idea that we're in covenant with God and the Jewish people: past, present and future, and how it interacts with the modern Jewish self. This seminar will be held on Tuesdays, January 29, February 5 and February 12 at 7:30 p.m."Covenant Theology" presented by Rabbi Rachel Sabath Bet-Halachmi, Ph.D. will explore the idea that we're in covenant with God and the Jewish people: past, present and future, and how it interacts with the modern Jewish self. This seminar will be held on Tuesdays, January 29, February 5 and February 12 at 7:30 p.m. - Adult Hebrew -- Gimmel
14
Feb
14
Feb
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 -- Advanced14
Feb
14
Feb
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. - Shabbat Service
15
Feb
Shabbat evening service in the Greenberg Sanctuary. - Torah Study
16
Feb
16
Feb
Come read and study the weekly Torah portion in English. No prior experience necessary.Come read and study the weekly Torah portion in English. No prior experience necessary.Shabbat Morning Service16
Feb
16
Feb
Informal Shabbat Morning Service including Torah Service in the Greenberg Sanctuary.Informal Shabbat Morning Service including Torah Service in the Greenberg Sanctuary. - Adult Hebrew -- Aleph and Bet
19
Feb
19
Feb
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 - Hebrew19
Feb
Hebrew for 4th, 5th and 6th religious school students meets at 6:30 p.m.Israel Through Jenny's Eyes19
Feb
19
Feb
Last summer, Jenny Dapper went to Israel for an exchange program with other Cincinnatians and our sister city of Netanya that explored the theme of pluralism. Join Jenny as she shares some of her experiences with the challenging issue of pluralism in Israel.Last summer, Jenny Dapper went to Israel for an exchange program with other Cincinnatians and our sister city of Netanya that explored the theme of pluralism. Join Jenny as she shares some of her experiences with the challenging issue of pluralism in Israel. - Senior Lunch and Discussion
20
Feb
Bring a lunch and invite others to join us! - Adult Hebrew -- Gimmel
21
Feb
21
Feb
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 -- Advanced21
Feb
21
Feb
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.Sisterhood Dinner21
Feb
21
Feb
Join us for this month's Sisterhood dinner! Sisterhood will meet at Benson's Tavern in Reading (419 Benson Street) at 7:00 p.m.Join us for this month's Sisterhood dinner! Sisterhood will meet at Benson's Tavern in Reading (419 Benson Street) at 7:00 p.m. - Torah Study
23
Feb
23
Feb
Come read and study the weekly Torah portion in English. No prior experience necessary.Come read and study the weekly Torah portion in English. No prior experience necessary.Shabbat Morning Service23
Feb
23
Feb
Shabbat Morning Service and Donnie Kaplan, son of Brian and Randi Kaplan will become a bar mitzvah.Shabbat Morning Service and Donnie Kaplan, son of Brian and Randi Kaplan will become a bar mitzvah. - Men's Club - Dads and Donuts
24
Feb
24
Feb
Enjoy some donuts before religious school and still get the kids to school on time! This event is open to all dads, grandfathers, uncles and guardians. Followed by the Men's Club General Meeting at 10:00 a.m.Enjoy some donuts before religious school and still get the kids to school on time! This event is open to all dads, grandfathers, uncles and guardians. Followed by the Men's Club General Meeting at 10:00 a.m.Soup Kitchen24
Feb
24
Feb
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 School24
Feb
Religious school for pre-K through 6th grade students5th Grade Family Education24
Feb
Join your 5th graders for Family Education -- the wedding!Men's Club - General Meeting24
Feb
Tikkun Olam Team Meeting (on-site)24
Feb
24
Feb
Join the Tikkun Olam Team at one of the next house meetings where we will listen to each other's stories and build stronger relationships. The goal is to gather information and see the humanity in our fellows so that we can develop a project about which our whole community will be proud. We will meet at Valley Temple. Please RSVP to one of the Tikkun Olam Team Chairs.Join the Tikkun Olam Team at one of the next house meetings where we will listen to each other's stories and build stronger relationships. The goal is to gather information and see the humanity in our fellows so that we can develop a project about which our whole community will be proud. We will meet at Valley Temple. Please RSVP to one of the Tikkun Olam Team Chairs.Tikkun Olam Team Meeting (off-site)24
Feb
24
Feb
Join the Tikkun Olam Team at one of the next house meetings where we will listen to each other's stories and build stronger relationships. The goal is to gather information and see the humanity in our fellows so that we can develop a project about which our whole community will be proud. We will be meeting at the home of Jan Goldstein and Chuck Frank. Please RSVP to one of the Tikkun Olam Team Chairs.Join the Tikkun Olam Team at one of the next house meetings where we will listen to each other's stories and build stronger relationships. The goal is to gather information and see the humanity in our fellows so that we can develop a project about which our whole community will be proud. We will be meeting at the home of Jan Goldstein and Chuck Frank. Please RSVP to one of the Tikkun Olam Team Chairs.Kulanu24
Feb
24
Feb
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 Valley 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 Valley Temple. For more information visit: https://kulanucincy.org/ - Israeli Hero in the American Mind
25
Feb
25
Feb
Presented by Dr. Mark Raider, University of Cincinnati History Professor, this seminar will take place on Mondays, February 25, March 4 and March 11 at 7:00 p.m. The Israeli has been portrayed as an heroic figure in American culture. This seminar traces Zionism and Israel in American Jewish and general American consciousness over the course of the 20th century. Join Dr. Raider as we examine the Israeli hero as portrayed in cinema in other American art forms.Presented by Dr. Mark Raider, University of Cincinnati History Professor, this seminar will take place on Mondays, February 25, March 4 and March 11 at 7:00 p.m. The Israeli has been portrayed as an heroic figure in American culture. This seminar traces Zionism and Israel in American Jewish and general American consciousness over the course of the 20th century. Join Dr. Raider as we examine the Israeli hero as portrayed in cinema in other American art forms. - Adult Hebrew -- Aleph and Bet
26
Feb
26
Feb
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 - Hebrew26
Feb
Hebrew for 4th, 5th and 6th religious school students meets at 6:30 p.m. - Adult Hebrew -- Gimmel
28
Feb
28
Feb
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 -- Advanced28
Feb
28
Feb
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.Board Meeting28
Feb
The Board of Trustees will meet at 7:30 p.m.