September 29, 2023 @ 4:30 pm – 8:00 pm – 4:30 pm – Decorating the Sukkah 6:00 pm – Sukkot Family Service followed by Pizza in the Hut sponsored by Dr. Sherry Copeland, in memory of her parents, Helene and Elliot Mandel.
September 30, 2023 @ 10:30 am – Festival Service followed by Sushi in the Sukkah, sponsored by Stacey & Scott Nagel
October 6, 2023 @ 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm – 5 pm – Children’s Craft Activity 6 pm – Simchat Torah Service 7pm – Vegetarian Potluck Dinner
October 7, 2023 @ 10:30 am – Services followed by Kiddush luncheon
November 11, 2023 @ 9:00 am – 12:30 pm – Join us in marking the day of rest with a spiritual and communal celebration of Shabbat. Feel free to come and go throughout the day. Torah study will be from 9-10am. Religious school students arrive at 10am. Shabbat services start at 10:15am. Tot Shabbat is from 11-11:30am, with the gym open from 10-11am for free […]
November 17, 2023 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm – We’ll gather for a delicious Shabbat meal lovingly prepared by local chef Claudette, who proposed the idea of partnering together to raise money for Israel. West End Temple is proud to be supporting Kibbutz Kfar Azza. Kibbutz Kfar Azza is close to the West End Family as Rabbi Epstein spent time there. Kibbutz Kfar Azza suffered heavy […]
November 19, 2023 @ 10:15 am – 12:00 pm – Join Avishai Rotman, licensed tour guide in Israel, and expert educator in geopolitics, history of Israel, and biblical history, as he speaks to us live from Tel Aviv. Avishai will share his personal experience of the last month, his overview of the situation, and also answer questions about the conflict. Don’t miss this special opportunity […]
November 20, 2023 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm – The clergy of St. Francis and West End Temple will offer a service of gratitude and Thanksgiving, with prayers and music to strengthen fellowship, build community, and express our thanks for the season and its bounty. A dessert social will follow. Located at St. Francis De Sales Church, 129-16 Rockaway Beach Blvd in Belle Harbor.
November 25, 2023 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm – Join us as we “accompany the Sabbath Queen” as she leaves our midst. We will begin with the ceremony of Havdalah, separating Shabbat from the week, and then hear a beautiful concert of cello and harp music, featuring Jewish composers. Our cello player is Emily Brausa, who has played Kol Nidre for us the past […]
December 7, 2023 @ 5:00 pm – Join the Rockaway Jewish Community and local elected officials for a beautiful candlelighting ceremony and time to schmooze with neighbors!