Temple Frequently Asked Questions
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Our Rabbi is accessible to you at times most convenient to accommodate your schedule. Please contact the Temple at 251-478-0415 or springhillavenuetemple@gmail.com to arrange a time.
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We’d love for you to come and visit. Please contact our Temple office to make arrangements.
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The short answer is yes, one must be Jewish to become a member. We also welcome non-Jewish spouses/partners of our Jewish members to join. But all are welcome at our worship services Friday Night, Sabbath morning, holidays, and of course the High Holy Days.
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We do have a dues structure, but no one is turned away due to financial circumstances. Each membership application is treated sensitively, compassionately, and confidentially.
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We deeply value working with those interested in either becoming Jewish or simply learning about Judaism. Group classes and individual instruction are available.
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Prospective members meet with the Rabbi and the Chair of our Membership committee. This is a conversation to help you decide how the Temple and our programs can fit into your life.
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There are no formal responsibilities in becoming a member. Every member contributes in their own way to create meaningful experiences. We welcome your involvement on committees including religious practices, social action, religious school, or membership.
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Friday night services are at 6:00 followed by an Oneg (a social hour) and fellowship. Shabbat morning services are on the first Saturday of the month at 10:00 am. We also hold special family services, led by our religious school students throughout the year.
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We don’t currently offer childcare, but your children are very welcome to attend services with you.
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No, we offer a Zoom option for services and many other programs as well. But we would love to welcome you in person whenever possible.
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Of course, everyone is welcome, regardless of membership.
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Our services are warm, welcoming, and accessible. We use the Mishkan T’filah, the Reform prayerbook, balancing English and Hebrew prayers, led by our Rabbi and Cantorial Soloist, with piano accompaniment. We will sometimes include meditation, as well as both poetry and selections from the Union Prayer Book. We welcome congregational
participation on all levels of worship.
