Shabbat Shalom - 5/22/2026

SHABBAT SHALOM

May 22, 2026

6 Sivan 5786

CALENDAR HIGHLIGHTS

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Friday, May 22 -

Office Closed

Shavuot Day 1

Evening Services, 5:45 pm

Saturday, May 23 -

Shavuot Day 2

Morning Services, 9:30 am

Afternoon Service, 12:30

Sunday, May 24 -

Mah Jongg, 10:00 am

Monday, May 25 -

Memorial Day

Morning Services, 8:00 am

Office Closed

Tuesday, May 26 -

Mah Jongg, 1:00 pm in small hall

Thursday, May 28 -

Adult Education Committee Meeting, 10 am

Friday, May 29 -

Evening Services, 5:45 pm

Daily Service Times

Weekday mornings 7:15 am

(in person + zoom)

[New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, or Christmas at 8:00 am]

Mon.-Th., Sun. 5:45 pm

evenings

(zoom only)

Fri. evenings 5:45 pm

(in person + zoom)

Saturday mornings 9:30 am

(in person + zoom)

Saturday afternoons 12:15 pm

(in person + zoom)

Sunday mornings 9:00 am

(in person + zoom)

Candle Lighting Times

May 21, 7:44 pm

May 22, 7:45 pm

May 29, 7:53 pm

Weekly Torah Portion

May 23, Shavuot

May 30, Naso

June 6, Behaalotecha

Mazel Tovs

Please send any mazel tovs to the office by 10 am on Wednesdays to be included in the weekly newsletter.

Pastoral Visits

If you know of anyone who is homebound, in a nursing facility, hospital, or assisted living facility that would like a visit from the Cantor,

please email or call the office at (508) 997-3171.

**Please note, we are NOT automatically notified by hospital or nursing facilities.

Request a Prayer

During every Torah service, we say a special prayer (called a 'Misheberach', from its opening words) for those who have a serious illness and are in need of special healing. If you know of such a person, please call the office at (508) 997-3171 or email so that we can include them in our prayers.

Request a Minyan

If you have a yahrzeit and would like to ensure a minyan on specific days, please call the office (508) 997-3171at least 1 week prior.

THIS WEEK AT TI

I’ll be sharing a brief update here each week with notes from around the synagogue.

As Shavuot begins this evening, we invite you to join us for a wonderful holiday experience! Even if you have never attended a Shavuot study session before, this is a great opportunity to learn something new while spending time with other congregants in a welcoming setting. Our Tikkun Leyl Shavuot evening combines study, conversation, and community, and everyone is welcome.

Tonight’s Shavuot Study Session begins at 7:45 PM and will feature:

• Cantor Nathaniel Schudrich – Jewish Time and How it Shapes our Lives

• David Carlen – A Different Look at the Akedah

• Karen Linitz – Jewish Patriots in the American Revolution

Shavuot services continue Friday and Saturday morning at 9:30 AM, each followed by a Kiddush luncheon. Saturday morning services will also include Yizkor. See the holiday flyer for full details.

As we look ahead to June, we are also excited to once again begin our outdoor Friday evening services, “Shabbat Under the Sky”. These services are a special way to welcome Shabbat together in beautiful settings while enjoying the warmth of our community. Dates for this summer’s series are now available here.

There's a lot happening within our TI family, so I encourage everyone to take a few moments to look through the Mazal Tov section of this week’s newsletter as well. We are proud to celebrate several college graduations and other meaningful milestones within our congregation.

We are also looking forward to celebrating Naomi Zion as she becomes a Bat Mitzvah on May 30. Please be sure to look further down in the newsletter for information about Naomi’s Bat Mitzvah project and ways to support her efforts.

Wishing everyone a joyful and meaningful Shavuot,

Kate

Mazal Tov to David Danis and to Gayle Danis Rinot on the birth of David's great-niece and Gayle's granddaughter, Gali Evelyn. Gali Evelyn was born in Tel Aviv on May 7, and is the daughter of Yarden and Elad Benbenisty.

Mazal Tov to Ruth and Martin Gross on the graduation of their son Greg from Alliant University in California with a Masters of Arts in Clinical Counseling.

Mazal Tov to Matilda Chartoff upon her graduation from Evanston Township High School. Matilda is the daughter of Jacob Chartoff and granddaughter of Andrea & Ross Chartoff.

Bat Mitzvah Spotlight: Naomi Zion

A note from Naomi Zion

Hello! I will be called to the Torah as a Bat Mitzvah on May 30, 2026.

For my Bat Mitzvah project I have chosen to raise money for the Tribe of Nova to support the mental and emotional health of the families and survivors from the October 7th massacre at the Nova Music Festival.

As a competitive dancer, I realize how important music is in general and especially to healing.

I toured the Nova Exhibit in Boston this past fall with my family and listened to a survivor speak.

It broke my heart hearing what she and her friends went through. I was so glad she was able to get the mental health support she needed.

I know so many more people need help.

The slogan “We will dance again” resonated with me as a dancer.

So I want to help the survivors to be able to “dance again” physically, mentally, and emotionally.

Any contribution would be greatly appreciated.

— Naomi

Watch Naomi explain her Bat Mitzvah project here:

Video Message from Naomi

Support Naomi’s fundraiser here:

Donate to Naomi’s Bat Mitzvah Project

UPCOMING PROGRAMS AND EVENTS

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Thursday, May 21 | 7:00 PM | Evening Service and Shavuot Study Session

Shavuot begins this evening with our evening service at 7:00 PM, followed by refreshments and our Tikkun Leyl Shavuot study session beginning at 7:45 PM.

Sunday, May 24 | 10:00 AM-12:00 PM | Tifereth Israel Mah Jongg Club

The TI Mah Jongg Club will meet this Sunday in the small hall.

Tuesday, May 26 | 1:00 PM-3:00 PM | Tifereth Israel Mah Jongg Club

The TI Mah Jongg Club will meet this Tuesday in the small hall.

Friday, June 5 | 5:45 | Friday Night Musical Shabbat

Join Cantor Nathaniel Schudrich and the TI band as we welcome Shabbat with an uplifting evening of music and community. This musical Shabbat will be in memory of Dan Schwartz, who played with the TI band for many years.