TSTI Leader David Leit Speaks on The Jewish Peoplehood Project

On June 23, 2010, the Jewish Agency for Israel redirected its mission from direct encouragement of aliyah, to the development of Jewish Peoplehood throughout the world.  JAFI's new mission is to "Inspire Jews throughout the world to Connect with their People, heritage and homeland, and Empower them to build a thriving Jewish future and a strong Israel."

UJC Metrowest has been at the forefront of the Jewish Peoplehood concept, and is one of the first Jewish organizations to put Jewish Peoplehood into action through the Peoplehood Project.  In this Project, 9 Americans and 9 Israelis have been exploring concepts of Jewish Peoplehood together, and have been working to put Jewish Peoplehood into action.  TSTI Member and Vice President of Education David Leit has been part of this project, and will speak to us about his experiences during Shabbat services on February 4th.

TSTI Is Part of the PJ Library Goes to School Pilot Program

Teachers from Temple Sharey Tefilo-Israel's Iris Family Center attended a training session for the PJ Library Goes to School pilot program. The Iris Family Center is one of 7 schools in the Metrowest area selected to participate in this program funded by the Harold Grinspoon Foundation. 

Pictured from left to right are: Carol Paster, Linda Adelsohn, Sue Kaplan, Ellen Goldsmith, Sandy Faust, Alissa Bonn, Fiona Beatty, Chris Tolstoi and Janet Hein

As the Fires Burn in Israel You Can Help

For an update on the fires in Israel and a way to help please visit the TSTI Rabbis Blog here.