Join us for the 5th annual Picnic with A Klez Act on Sunday evening, June 23rd at 5:00 pm.  Bring your lawn chairs and blankets and settle in for an evening of festive music and dancing.  This event will be held rain or shine and is free and open to the public.

Food and drink items will be available for purchase, with all proceeds benefiting local charities.

"Alas, how solitary does the city sit that was so full of people... Bitterly does she weep at night, and her tears are on her cheeks..." (Lamentations 1:1-2)

According to Jewish tradition, the 9th of Av marks the date when our Holy Temple in Jerusalem was destroyed.  The spirit of the day is one of mourning, and the book that captures that spirit is the Book of Lamentations, from our Hebrew Bible.  However, it is not all sadness and desolation.  This text does offer faith in the miracle of hope.  As we start our journey towards the High Holy Days, Lamentations can give us strength and hope that no matter how broken we may feel, the New Year is coming, and with it, the hope for new beginnings.

Please join Rabbi Goldenberg as we explore the poetry and themes of this holy book.

Join us for an early service at 5:45 pm and then stay for a fun and delicious BBQ (non-dairy) dinner beginning at 6:30 pm

Please bring a (non-dairy) side dish to share.