Melanie Einbund High Holy Day services for Rosh Hashanah (New Year) and Yom Kippur (Day of Atonement) were well attended. Rabbi Sanford Seltzer, a scholar of distinction and religious observant, offered services to our congregation reflecting on tradition, history, concerns, and hopes for a New Year. Wishes of health, peace, and joy to all were…
Tag: Institute for Judaic Services and Studies
October 2023, Clubs & Classes
To 5784—Happy New Year and a SaddleBrooke Community Event with Rabbi Seltzer!
The Institute of Judaic Services and Studies (IJSS) greeted the New Year by welcoming congregants, clergy, and guests. A SaddleBrooke community event: All residents of SaddleBrooke are welcome to hear Rabbi Seltzer speak to “Who Did What to Whom in the Garden of Eden? Does It Matter? Jewish, Christian, Muslim Views of Adam, Eve, and the Serpent.” This…
Generals, September 2023
High Holy Days Services
The Institute for Judaic Services and Studies (IJSS) invites the congregation to High Holiday Services. Important dates: * Rosh Hashanah evening services will begin on Sept. 15 at 7 p.m. * Rosh Hashanah morning services will be held on Sept. 16 at 9 a.m. * Tashlich services will be held on Sept. 16 at the SaddleBrooke Golf Course Lake…
Clubs & Classes, June 2023
Twins! Four Sets of Them!
Melanie Einbund Friday, April 28 was our last Shabbat service until the High Holy Days. It was the last service of our outstanding accompanist Harrison Scheckler. Harrison leaves us to teach at a university in Iowa as a professor of piano. Harrison learned Jewish liturgical music from scratch. We will be forever grateful for his…
Clubs & Classes, February 2023
A New Year, Woman of Valor, Board Elections
The annual meeting of the Institute for Judaic Services and Studies (IJSS) was held on Dec. 16 with the election of officers. It also means the parting of two officers who have served with dedication to IJSS. Our thanks to Sandy McNabb and Linda Merritt for their years of commitment, teamwork, and knowledge. December services were officiated…
Clubs & Classes, July 2022
New Clergy, Interesting and Informative Websites, and Remembering
Late spring, as it turns to summer, is supposed to be calmer, restful, and free of excitement. Not so at Institute for Judaic Services and Studies (IJSS). Rabbi Sanford Seltzer, who is rejoining us as our Rabbi, was aware of the need for a cantorial soloist and accompanist. Talk about the cavalry coming to the rescue—Rabbi Seltzer identified…
Clubs & Classes, April 2022
IJSS News
Melanie Einbund February and March were active months at the Institute for Judaic Services and Studies (IJSS) that included in-person Shabbat services, a class, and Purim. Shabbat services on March 25 were in person with Rabbi Harari officiating, and with cantorial soloist Sarah Boltt accompanied by David Mancini-Conway. Our Feb. 25 service was held in person and…
Generals, September 2021
IJSS Observes Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, and Yes, We Have a Lake!
Melanie Einbund Institute for Judaic Services and Studies (IJSS) trusts that our members and friends are looking forward to the Jewish High Holy Days. IJSS will be having in-person services for Rosh Hashanah (begins at sundown, Sept. 6) and Yom Kippur (begins at sundown, Sept. 15). IJSS members will be sent the High Holiday schedule…
Generals, April 2021
IJSS and SaddleBrooke Ranch
Gerri Koen Mike and I would like to tell you about the Institute for Judaic Services and Studies (IJSS) in SaddleBrooke. We meet monthly from September through April, at SaddleBrooke, MountainView Clubhouse. Due to COVID restrictions, currently services are on Zoom. The IJSS hopes to resume in-person services by Rosh Hashanah. My husband and I have…