ICE - Temple Isaiah

ICE Evenings: February
February 15
Participate in all or part of the evening.
Sign up at www.templeisaiah.com/lifelong-learning or by calling the Temple Office.
5:30 – 7:25 “How to Cook Jewish Persian Food”
Join with us to learn and prepare a sensuous aromatic banquet of Persian delicacies that
would make even King Ahasuerus swoon.
5:30 – 7:25
“The Five Pillars of Islam: An Introduction to Islam
and its relationship to Judaism” (Part 1 of 2)
Reuven Firestone
With the world’s foremost expert on Jewish-Muslim relations, we will
learn about the five most critical areas of Islamic religious thought and
practice as articulated in the Qur’an and Tradition, and see to what
extent they are similar or different from Judaism. Please note this session
begins at 5:30.
6:00 – 7:25 V’Taheir Libeinu Cantor Evan Kent and Jean Abarbanel (see page 2)
6:30 – 7:25
“Wrestling with Our Relationship to Israel: Personal and
Collective Implications”
Rabbi Joel Nickerson
We begin by considering recent research, including Peter Beinart’s
article “The Failure of the American Jewish Establishment”, which
discussed apathy and disinterest currently felt by many young Jews
toward Israel. Our focus will be the internal struggles we face as we think about when and
how we do or do not connect with our homeland.
“Holding On and Letting Go” Jewish Family Services
The process of “letting go” of our children can be difficult. The extraordinary change
in communication through new technology has had far-reaching effects on the parentchild
relationship, with many unforeseen consequences. This workshop will help parents
monitor their own motivation for tracking children and their activities, understand the
difference between contact and communication, and find a balance.
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