Celebrating the New Year is a special time at Temple Avodah. Our Services for Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur bring together the Temple Avodah family in warmth, rememberance, joy and prayer. Specifics on the Services schedules for the year can be found on this page in August and/or September each year.
Purim, One Attendee's View
OBSERVATIONS OF A GREAT EVENING AT TEMPLE!
It was so exciting to see so many people in the sanctuary Saturday night so involved with what was happening. As I looked around, anyone and everyone I saw had a smile on his or her face!! They were totally engrossed in and enjoying the very special Purim shpiel. They loved being a part of it ...some moving their bodies to the music, all shaking their groggers or holding up signs or just shouting at Haman. The atmosphere was one of excitement and joy. The "players" and the musicians, one and all, did a fantastic job.
Then came our dinner in the Social Hall! There was plenty to eat for everyone. The deli sandwiches and salads and the hot dogs were a different and special treat...continuing to make everyone happy and keep them smiling. Hats off to those who planned and organized the dinner!!
The talent show that followed indicated that we really do have a lot of talent among our own members. The adults continued to enjoy while the children were occupied in the Atrium with their own Purim Carnival. There were lots of games and lots of children having a good time. Kenny Kombert's ice cream truck was a big hit as well. Many thanks to our PTO co-presidents who did a great job organizing this event!
Our raffle was a huge success with many prizes given out to the lucky winners.
Purim for all was perfect!! In short, we had an evening to remember and one which should make our congregants want to bring their friends and family back another time to our special Temple Avodah events! Thank you to our many different volunteers who handled different parts of the evening - a truly collaborative effort.
Ellen S.
Chanukah at Temple Avodah
Chanukah time is not to be missed at Temple Avodah. Our annual Chanukah Service and Dinner is always a highlight of the winter season. It is a family event with fun for kids and adults alike. The winning of our annual raffle for a great prize is announced, and the lights of Chanukah are celebrated by the Temple Avodah family. Specifics on the Chanukah Celebration for the year can be found on this page in November and/or December each year.
A Great Time Was Had by All as Over 350 Attended Our Chanukah Service and Dinner
Our Wonderful Jr. Choir Helped the Packed Sanctuary Get in the Chanukah Spirit - come see them at our next Rock Shabbat on January 27
The Manion Family and Their Band Squeaky Clean Provided Fabulous Entertainment and Prompted The Children To Dance Along With The Music
The singing continued
You could not stop the dancing
Take a peek at the fun (only 1 minute long) and catch the smiling faces. The holiday spirit was everywhere.
Chanukah Blast!!!
Over 350 people (including 100 children) were winners at Temple's annual Chanukah service and party. The junior choir led a packed sanctuary in prayer and singing Chanukah songs. Afterwards, everyone enjoyed a fun filled dinner and enjoyed the music by Squeaky Clean. Thanks to the generosity of Jeff Rosenthal and Home Appliance, and the support of many of our congregants, our raffle was a big success. Mr. and Mrs. Ortiz (happily pictured above) were the lucky recipients of the 58" TV
Purim Celebration
Purim photos courtesy of MilchPhoto
Purim Celebrations at Temple Avodah
Purim is always a fun and exciting time at Temple Avodah. There is a Service filled with costumed congregants, that always included the retelling of the story of Purim in a unique way that is different each year-- often our Temple's Senior and Junior choirs sing, a Dinner Party, a Kid's Carnival or other fun event, the winning of our annual raffle by three lucky winners, the gifting of Purim Shalach Manot baskets and of course, Hammentashin for all. Specifics on the Purim Celebration for the year can be found on this page in February and/or March each year.
Tashlich at Temple Avodah at the Waterside
Tashlich (תשליך) is a ritual that many Jews observe during Rosh HaShanah. "Tashlich" means "casting off" in Hebrew and involves symbolically casting off the sins of the previous year by tossing pieces of bread or another food into a body of flowing water. Just as the water carries away the bits of bread, so too are sins symbolically carried away. In this way the participant hopes to start the New Year with a clean slate.
Each year we journey down to the waterside in Baldwin-Freeport to clean our slates. (Photo-Milchphoto)
Passover at Temple Avodah
Passover is an unforgettable experience at Temple Avodah. Our Passover Service each year surpasses the prior year, as Passover is celebrated in an exciting and original way, involving all congregants in celebrating this special holiday. A Chametz Dinner is held prior to the start of Passover. Specifics on the Passover Service and events for the year can be found on this page in March, and/or April each year.
