United Hebrew Congregation Terre Haute

Shabbat Services for Friday, April 23, 2021
2021-04-23 19:30 - 21:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | United Hebrew Congregation Virtual Sanctuary, IN
Student Rabbi Caitlin Brazner will officiate Shabbat services for United Hebrew Congregation via Zoom conference at 7:30 p.m. Friday, April 23, 2021.
To request an invite, contact Betsy Frank, send a Facebook message or use our contact form.
Participate with the Mishkan T’Filah prayer book. (Follow the link and select Mishkan T’Filah for Weekdays, Shabbat, and Festivals).

Shabbat Services for Friday, April 16, 2021
2021-04-16 19:30 - 21:00 | United Hebrew Congregation Virtual Sanctuary, IN
Bruce Black will officiate Shabbat services for United Hebrew Congregation via Zoom conference at 7:30 p.m. Friday, April 16, 2021.
To request an invite, contact Betsy Frank, send a Facebook message or use our contact form.
Participate with the Mishkan T’Filah prayer book. (Follow the link and select Mishkan T’Filah for Weekdays, Shabbat, and Festivals).

Torah study for Saturday, April 10, 2021
2021-04-10 10:00 - 11:00 | United Hebrew Congregation Virtual Sanctuary, IN
Herschel Chait will lead Torah study from 10-11 a.m. Saturday, April 10, 2021, for United Hebrew Congregation.
“The study will begin with Leviticus Chapter 11, which deals with dietary laws, and is part of the weekly Torah portion, and will broaden to the concept of kosher,” Herschel writes.
This week’s Torah portion is Parashat Shmini.
To request an invite, contact Betsy Frank, send a Facebook message or use our contact form.

Shabbat Services for Friday, April 9, 2021
2021-04-09 19:30 - 21:00 | United Hebrew Congregation Virtual Sanctuary, IN
Betsy Frank will officiate Shabbat services for United Hebrew Congregation via Zoom conference at 7:30 p.m. Friday, April 9, 2021.
Thursday, April 8, marks Yom Hashoah, or Holocaust Remembrance Day.
Arthur Feinsod will help UHC observe Yom HaShoah during Shabbat services by delivering a brief presentation on his father, a Holocaust survivor.
To request an invite, contact Betsy, send a Facebook message or use our contact form.
Participate with the Mishkan T’Filah prayer book. (Follow the link and select Mishkan T’Filah for Weekdays, Shabbat, and Festivals).

Terre Haute Safety & Security Planning interfaith webinar for Friday, April 9, 2021
2021-04-09 14:45 - 15:30
Vigo County safety leaders will speak about safety planning, disaster relief, emergency management, grant-seeking and other vital topics during a free, 45-minute webinar at 2:45 p.m. Friday, April 9, 2021.
“The Benefits of Safety & Security Planning” introduces Terre Haute Safety & Security Planning’s appeal to Terre Haute faith leaders as faith leaders and law enforcement work together to secure the community’s houses of worship.
Speakers will include Greg Ferency of the FBI Joint Terrorism Task Force, Terre Haute Police Dept. Chief Shawn Keen, Vigo County Sheriff John Plasse, Vigo County Emergency Management Agency Director Dr. Dorene Hojnicki, Vigo County School Corp. Coordinator of Safety and Security Travis Chesshir and Scott Skillman of United Hebrew Congregation.
Contact THSSP for an invitation.

Shabbat Services for Friday, April 2, 2021
2021-04-02 19:30 - 21:00 | United Hebrew Congregation Virtual Sanctuary, IN
Herschel Chait will officiate Shabbat services for United Hebrew Congregation via Zoom conference at 7:30 p.m. Friday, April 2, 2021.
To request an invite, contact Betsy Frank, send a Facebook message or use our contact form.
Participate with the Mishkan T’Filah prayer book. (Follow the link and select Mishkan T’Filah for Weekdays, Shabbat, and Festivals).

Passover seder for Saturday, March 27, 2021
2021-03-27 18:00 - 19:30
Student Rabbi Caitlin Brazner will lead a virtual Passover seder at 6 p.m. Saturday, March 27, 2021, for United Hebrew Congregation.
The service will run about 45 minutes. Prepare your Passover plate and follow along!
To request an invite and a digital copy of the Parnes Haggadah, contact Betsy Frank, send a Facebook message or use our contact form.

Torah Study for Saturday, March 27, 2021
2021-03-27 10:00 - 11:00 | United Hebrew Congregation Virtual Sanctuary, IN
Student Rabbi Caitlin Brazner will conduct a virtual Pesach Torah study at 10 a.m. Saturday, March 27, 2021, for United Hebrew Congregation.
Caitlin says she will lead a discussion “focusing on Passover and the rabbinic texts that guide this holiday. We will start in Mishnah Pesachim 10 and branch out from there.”
This week’s Torah portion is Parashat Tzav.
To request an invite, contact Betsy Frank, send a Facebook message or use our contact form.

Shabbat Services for Friday, March 26, 2021
2021-03-26 19:30 - 21:00 | United Hebrew Congregation Virtual Sanctuary, IN
Student Rabbi Caitlin Brazner will lead Shabbat services via Zoom conference at 7:30 p.m. Friday, March 26, 2021, for United Hebrew Congregation.
To request an invite, contact Betsy Frank, send a Facebook message or use our contact form.
Participate with the Mishkan T’Filah prayer book. (Follow the link and select Mishkan T’Filah for Weekdays, Shabbat, and Festivals).

Shabbat Services for Friday, March 19, 2021
2021-03-19 19:30 - 21:00 | United Hebrew Congregation Virtual Sanctuary, IN
Bruce Black will lead Shabbat services via Zoom conference at 7:30 p.m. Friday, March 19, 2021, for United Hebrew Congregation.
To request an invite, contact Betsy Frank, send a Facebook message or use our contact form.
Participate with the Mishkan T’Filah prayer book. (Follow the link and select Mishkan T’Filah for Weekdays, Shabbat, and Festivals).

Torah Study for Saturday, March 13, 2021
2021-03-13 10:00 - 11:00 | United Hebrew Congregation Virtual Sanctuary, IN
Betsy Frank will conduct a virtual Torah study at 10 a.m. Saturday, March 13, 2021, for United Hebrew Congregation.
This week’s Torah portion is Parashat Vayakhel-Pekudei.
Betsy will focus on the special reading for Shabbat Hakadosh from Exodus Chapter 12:1-20.
“We will incorporate some Talmud and arguments the sages used to formulate the Passover seder once the Temple was destroyed,” Betsy writes.
Please have the following available:

A Torah volume or a Tanakh, which contains the Torah.

Sefaria on your device to access the Talmud Tractate Pesachim. (Get the apps here).

Your Haggadah. (Contact Betsy for a digital copy of the Parnes Haggadah.

Any other relevant sources.

To request an invite, contact Betsy, send a Facebook message or use our contact form.

Shabbat Services for Friday, March 12, 2021
2021-03-12 19:30 - 21:00 | United Hebrew Congregation Virtual Sanctuary, IN
Steve Turetzky will lead Shabbat services via Zoom conference at 7:30 p.m. Friday, March 12, 2021, for United Hebrew Congregation.
To request an invite, contact Betsy Frank, send a Facebook message or use our contact form.
Participate with the Mishkan T’Filah prayer book. (Follow the link and select Mishkan T’Filah for Weekdays, Shabbat, and Festivals).

Shabbat Services for Friday, March 5, 2021
2021-03-05 19:30 - 21:00 | United Hebrew Congregation Virtual Sanctuary, IN
Betsy Frank will lead Shabbat services via Zoom conference at 7:30 p.m. Friday, March 5, 2021, for United Hebrew Congregation.
March 5 is also Shabbat Across America and Canada.
To request an invite, contact Betsy, send a Facebook message or use our contact form.
Participate with the Mishkan T’Filah prayer book. (Follow the link and select Mishkan T’Filah for Weekdays, Shabbat, and Festivals).

Torah Study for Saturday, February 27, 2021
2021-02-27 10:00 - 11:00 | United Hebrew Congregation Virtual Sanctuary, IN
Student Rabbi Caitlin Brazner will lead a virtual Torah study for United Hebrew Congregation at 10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 27, 2021.
Caitlin writes, “This weekend, we will join together in celebration of not only Shabbat, but the holiday of Purim as well! This festive holiday celebrates the triumph of Esther and Mordechai over the evil, anti-Semitic vizier, Haman.
“In celebration of Purim, we will look at Megillat Esther and take a closer look at what really happens in this raucous tale!”
This week’s Torah portion is Parashat Tetzaveh.
To request an invite, contact Betsy Frank, send a Facebook message or use our contact form.

Shabbat Services for Friday, February 26, 2021
2021-02-26 19:30 - 21:00 | United Hebrew Congregation Virtual Sanctuary, IN
UHC president Betsy Frank writes, “Please join us as Student Rabbi Caitlin Brazner leads us in our annual Purim celebration, followed by a virtual oneg, via Zoom conference at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 26, 2021. Bring your noisemakers and hamantaschen and be prepared to have fun!”
To request an invite, contact Betsy, send a Facebook message or use our contact form.
Participate with the Mishkan T’Filah prayer book. (Follow the link and select Mishkan T’Filah for Weekdays, Shabbat, and Festivals).

Shabbat Services for Friday, February 19, 2021
2021-02-19 19:30 - 21:00 | United Hebrew Congregation Virtual Sanctuary, IN
Steve Turetzky will officiate Shabbat services for United Hebrew Congregation via Zoom conference at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 19, 2021.
To request an invite, contact Betsy Frank, send a Facebook message or use our contact form.
Participate with the Mishkan T’Filah prayer book. (Follow the link and select Mishkan T’Filah for Weekdays, Shabbat, and Festivals).

Shabbat Services for Friday, February 12, 2021
2021-02-12 19:30 - 21:00 | United Hebrew Congregation Virtual Sanctuary, IN
Bruce Black will officiate Shabbat services for United Hebrew Congregation via Zoom conference at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 12, 2021.
To request an invite, contact Betsy Frank, send a Facebook message or use our contact form.
Participate with the Mishkan T’Filah prayer book. (Follow the link and select Mishkan T’Filah for Weekdays, Shabbat, and Festivals).

Torah Study for Saturday, February 6, 2021
2021-02-06 10:00 - 11:00 | United Hebrew Congregation Virtual Sanctuary, IN
Student Rabbi Caitlin Brazner will lead a virtual Torah study for United Hebrew Congregation from 10-11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 6, 2021.
This week’s Torah portion is Parashat Yitro (Exodus 18:1-20:23).
Caitlin writes: “In this week’s parasha, the Israelites stand at Sinai and receive the Ten Commandments. We will study this moment of Revelation through the eyes of various scholars and theologians, from medieval commentators to scholars of modern Jewish thought.
“In the course of our study, we will consider how Revelation has been understood throughout different places and times, and by different streams of Judaism.”
To request an invite, contact Betsy Frank, send a Facebook message or use our contact form.

Shabbat Services for Friday, February 5, 2021
2021-02-05 19:30 - 21:00 | United Hebrew Congregation Virtual Sanctuary, IN
Student Rabbi Caitlin Brazner will officiate Shabbat services for United Hebrew Congregation via Zoom conference at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 5, 2021.
To request an invite, contact Betsy Frank, send a Facebook message or use our contact form.
Participate with the Mishkan T’Filah prayer book. (Follow the link and select Mishkan T’Filah for Weekdays, Shabbat, and Festivals).

Torah Study for Saturday, January 30, 2021
2021-01-30 10:00 - 11:00 | United Hebrew Congregation Virtual Sanctuary, IN
Susan Kray will lead a virtual Torah study for United Hebrew Congregation at 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 30, 2021.
This week’s Torah portion is Parashat Beshalach, which includes Song of the Sea.
To request an invite, contact Betsy Frank, send a Facebook message or use our contact form.

Shabbat Services for Friday, January 29, 2021
2021-01-29 19:30 - 21:00 | United Hebrew Congregation Virtual Sanctuary, IN
Betsy Frank will lead Shabbat services via Zoom conference at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 29, 2021, and help us celebrate Tu Bishvat, the birthday of the trees.
Betsy writes, “the virtual oneg will feature Tu B’Shevat-themed foods. Bring one or more of the seven species, including wheat, barley, olives, grapes, pomegranate, figs and dates.”
Student Rabbi Caitlin Brazner, originally scheduled to lead Jan. 29 services, will officiate Shabbat services on Friday, Feb. 5.
To request an invite, contact Betsy, send a Facebook message or use our contact form.
Follow services with the Mishkan T’Filah prayer book.

Shabbat Services for Friday, January 22, 2021
2021-01-22 19:30 - 21:00 | United Hebrew Congregation Virtual Sanctuary, IN
Steve Turetzky will officiate Shabbat services for United Hebrew Congregation via Zoom conference at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 22, 2021.
To request an invite, contact Betsy Frank, send a Facebook message or use our contact form.
Follow services with the Mishkan T’Filah prayer book.

Shabbat Services for Friday, January 15, 2021
2021-01-15 19:30 - 21:00 | United Hebrew Congregation Virtual Sanctuary, IN
Herschel Chait will officiate Shabbat services for United Hebrew Congregation via Zoom conference at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 15, 2021.
To request an invite, contact Betsy Frank, send a Facebook message or use our contact form.
Follow services with the Mishkan T’Filah prayer book.

Shabbat Services for Friday, January 8, 2021
2021-01-08 19:30 - 21:00 | United Hebrew Congregation Virtual Sanctuary, IN
Bruce Black will officiate Shabbat services for United Hebrew Congregation via Zoom conference at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 8, 2021.
To request an invite, contact Betsy Frank, send a Facebook message or use our contact form.
Follow services with the Mishkan T’Filah prayer book.

Shabbat Services for Friday, January 1, 2021
2021-01-01 19:30 - 21:00 | United Hebrew Congregation Virtual Sanctuary, IN
Betsy Frank will officiate Shabbat services for United Hebrew Congregation via Zoom conference at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 1, 2021.
To request an invite, contact Betsy, send a Facebook message or use our contact form.
Follow services with the Mishkan T’Filah prayer book.

Shabbat Services for Friday, December 25, 2020
2020-12-25 19:30 - 21:00 | United Hebrew Congregation Virtual Sanctuary, IN
Herschel Chait will officiate virtual Shabbat services via Zoom conference at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 25, 2020.
To request an invite, contact Betsy, send a Facebook message or use our contact form.
Follow services with the Mishkan T’Filah prayer book.

Shabbat Services for Friday, December 18, 2020
2020-12-18 19:30 - 21:00 | United Hebrew Congregation Virtual Sanctuary, IN
Betsy Frank will officiate Shabbat services for United Hebrew Congregation via Zoom conference at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 18, 2020.
To request an invite, contact Betsy, send a Facebook message or use our contact form.
Follow services with the Mishkan T’Filah prayer book.

Virtual Hanukkah candle-lighting for Wednesday, December 16, 2020
2020-12-16 18:00 - 18:30 | United Hebrew Congregation Virtual Sanctuary, IN
UHC president Betsy Frank writes, “Please join us for a brief congregational virtual candle-lighting (and perhaps one song) via Zoom at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 16, 2020.
“Point your screens at your menorahs and spread the light to the world. We certainly need it!”
To request an invite, contact Betsy, send a Facebook message or use our contact form.

Virtual forum to honor the memory of Terry Fear for Wednesday, December 16, 2020
2020-12-16 16:30 - 18:00
Terry Fear, who worked passionately for social justice and was a dynamic force in the life of United Hebrew Congregation, passed away suddenly Sunday, Dec. 13, at age 66.
The Inter-Faith Council of the Wabash Valley will dedicate its regular meeting, 4:30-6 p.m. EDT Wednesday, Dec. 16, to Terry’s memory.
Terry’s husband Steve plans to attend.
IFC host Arthur Feinsod invites UHC members to participate in the meeting and share brief, meaningful remarks in Terry’s honor.
Follow this Zoom link to attend: https://indstate-edu.zoom.us/j/93217493023

Torah Study for Saturday, December 12, 2020
2020-12-12 09:00 - 11:00 | United Hebrew Congregation Virtual Sanctuary, IN
Student Rabbi Caitlin Brazner will lead a virtual Torah study from 9-11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 12, 2020.
Caitlin says, “During our first hour this weekend, we will be looking at our Torah portion (Parashat Vayeshev), which sets the stage for Joseph and his life in Egypt.
“In the second hour, we will be reviewing a collection of texts from Talmud and the Apocrypha (Maccabees) to explore the Hanukkah story and see what’s really in our canon about this holiday.”
To request an invite, contact Betsy Frank, send a Facebook message or use our contact form.
