On Sunday, May 2, Lucy Hoffman will be performing a one-woman play about the life of Irene Nemirovsky. She was accused of being an anti-Semite. She was a prolific well-known Jewish writer in the inter-war period, and died at Auschwitz. The audience will decide at the end whether or not she was guilty of the allegations. 9:45 at the Temple of Israel in Greenville SC.

Some of us learned about Judaism as children, but feel like we would like more of an adult understanding. Others may have experienced Jewish practice, but never studied Judaism formally and never had a B'nai Mitzvah experience. There are also those who are new to Judaism and want to find out if it is right for them.

If you fit in any of these categories, then come and join us on Thursday evenings at 7pm starting on November 5. We will explore Jewish practices, including the holidays and life cycle ceremonies, Jewish history, Jewish theology and much more. This is your opportunity to learn about Judaism on a deeper, adult level. 

 

If there is interest, at the end of the class we will have an adult B'nai Mitzvah or Confirmation experience where the class members will read from the Torah and/or lead the service. Please contact Rabbi Master or the Temple office if you are interested. 

  

Nov. 8- 9:30-10:30am-Bad Guys of the Bible

Every good story has an interesting bad guy.  The Bible is filled with people who do evil things.  Come and discover why the Bible has bad guys and what their purpose is in our sacred stories.  We will also discuss what qualities make someone a bad guy in the Bible.

 

Dec. 6- 9:30-10:30am-The True Story of Chanukah
Chanukah is one of our most popular holidays.  We have all grown up hearing of how the Maccabees fought for freedom and the miracle of the oil lamp, but where did these stories come from.  In this class, we will read some of the actual texts that talk about the holiday and we will discuss the holiday on a deeper level.  We will also discover how our celebration of Chanukah developed over time.

 

Feb. 7- 9:30-10:30am-The Book of Esther: The world’s first political satire

We all know the exciting story of how Mordechai and Esther saved the Jews from destruction at the hands of wicked Haman.  In addition to the well known plotline, the text has some very satirical elements to it.  We will read the text more carefully to discover the deeper message of the author.

 

April 25- 9:30-10:30am- Celebrating Israel: The Poetry of Yehuda Amichai

Yehuda Amichai(1924-2000) is considered to be Israel’s greatest modern poet.  Many of his poems speak powerfully about the joys and sorrows of Israel during this time period.  Come and celebrate Israel by reading some of Amichai’s selected poems and discover the beautiful words of this amazing poet.

Five Great Concerts for $65
ALL CONCERTS ARE AT 3:00 PM
The American Chamber Players - Sunday, October 18, 2009
Marta Felcman - Sunday, November 22, 2009
The Drovers Blue Grass Band - Sunday, January 17, 2010
Jack and Friends - Sunday, March 14, 2010
Pantasia Steel Band - Sunday, April 11, 2010

All concerts include a Wine and Cheese Reception afterwards to meet the musicians

Contributing Season Subscribers

Maestro..........$1,000(10tx)
Concert Master..........$500 (4tx)
First Chair..........$250 (2tx)
Donor..........$125 (1)
Season Flex Ticket..........$65 (1)

Make checks payable to : Temple of Israel
and mail to:
Temple of Israel
Attn. Music on Sunday
400 Spring Forest Road
Greenville, SC 29615

$20 at the door for single tickets
$10 at the door for students
children with a paid adult admitted free

The American Chamber Players
Sunday, October 18, 2009 3:00 PM

One of today's most exciting and innovative chamber music ensembles, "The American Chamber Players" were formed in 1985 by Miles Hoffman. The Chamber Players have toured throughout North America, and have performed at the Paris Opera and the Bibliotheque Nationale. They have been heard countless times on National Public Radio's "Performance Today."
Miles Hoffman is the violist, founder and artistic director of the American Chamber Players. His musical commentary was heard on NPR's "Performance Today," from 1989 to 2002. He is currently music commentator for NPR's flagship news program, "Morning Edition," regularly broadcasting to an audience of nearly 14 million people.
Violinist Joanna Maurer has performed throughout the United States and Europe. She received her Bachelors and Masters degrees at Juilliard, and has won first prize in no less than four prestigious major competitions. She performs regularly with the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra in New York.
Cellist Alberto Parrini has performed throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico, Europe and Asia. He is a graduate of the Juilliard School and Curtis Institute. He has toured extensively with Mikhail Baryshnikov, and has appeared at festivals such as Tanglewood and Spoleto.
Flutist Sara Stern has presented solo recitals at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, Carnegie Hall, and is solo flutist of the "21st Century Consort" at the Smithsonian. She is founding member of the critically acclaimed woodwind ensemble, "Eastwind Consort."
Bulgarian pianist Anna Stoytcheva has performed throughout North America, Europe, and Japan, and has appeared as soloist with the Orchestra del Angelicum in Milan, the Juilliard Orchestra, and the New World Symphony. She has degrees in piano performance from the Juilliard School of Music

Marta Felcman
Sunday, November 22, 2009 3:00 PM 

Marta Felcman, a leading Argentine classical pianist, quickly established herself internationally as a recitalist, soloist, and chamber musician. The winner of many prestigious competitions in her native country, her perfromances have won critical acclaim in the press in Europe, South America, and the United States. Audiences appreciate her warm and interpretive engagement, and her vast repertoire that ranges from Bach to Rorem and include Argentinian composers.
The Washington Post critic praised Ms. Felcman's "great musical sophistication," and the Richmond Times (Va.) hailed her performance as "one of the finest recitals in this writer's memory...power and dexterity...pure musical enjoyment."
The renowned British pianist Peter Katis said her Schumann "has to be one of the most imaginative performances I have heard." Her recordings have been featured in documentaries and in films. Born in Buenos Aires, she has lived in New York City since 1983.

The Drovers
Sunday, January 17, 2009 3:00 PM 

Plan to spend an afternoon filled with lots of fun and foot stomp'n to some authentic good old country bluegrass music. The "Drovers Old Time Medicine Show" was formed in 1987, and has been playing hillbilly music with a dose of country humor ever since. They started out as a back porch band but have evolved into a really true bluegrass band. The Drovers are led by songwriter Grandpa on guitar and lead vocal, his grandson Dalvin on upright bass and tenor vocals, Cousin Ray on fiddle and baritone vocals, and Uncle Carl on banjo and bass vocals.
They have recorded with Bruce Springstein, Bob Dylan, George Winston, Paul Simon, and Sam Bush. Larry Klein of SC ETV radio said, "The Drovers Old Time Medicine Show is great bluegrass musicianship, and a real show." The Charlotte Observer said to "Expect stringed instruments with feral lives of their own." Creative Loafing Magazine said, "They are the best live act in the upstate."

Jack and Friends
Sunday, March 14, 2010 3:00 PM 

Classical pianist Jack Cohan shares the stage with two brilliant young artists, both natives of Greenville. Jack Cohan is a highly respected concert pianist, who is in great demand, and who is sure to enthrall any music loving audience.
Jack trained on the piano in his native Canada whwere he was awarded more than a dozen scholarships by the Canadian Board of Music.
He made his orchestral debut with the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra at the age of 14, and was selected for the Canadian Young Artists Tour performing throughout Canada. He has both a Masteers and Doctorate in Piano Performance from Indiana University. Jack has served as Director of Arts and Lectures at the University of Wisconson, Director of the Arts Complex at the University of Connecticut, and as Executive Director of Greenville's Peace Center for the Performing Arts.
Coloratura Megan Reader Washburn is a graduate of Furman University, and holds a Masters Degree in Vo0cal Perfromance from Boston University. She was recently the recipient of the Encouragment Award at the Metropolitan Council Auditions in Georgia. She currently studies in Atlanta and sings with the Atlanta Opera.
Clarinetist Benjamin Chen is a graduate of the Governor's School for the Arts and Humanities, and has performed with the World Youth Symphony Orchestra under Jung-Ho Pak. He was awarded a full tuition scholarship as an Emerson Scholar for 2009. This year he will be studying at the Cleveland Institute of Music with clarinetist Franklin Cohen, principal clarinet of the Cleveland Orchestra.

Pantasia Steel Band
Sunday, April 11, 2010 3:00 PM 

Since 1994, the Pantasia Steel Band has entertained audiences at concerts, resorts, and tourist attractions across the Southeastern United States. Their music has appeared in numerous commercials, and is the Caribbean entertainment choice for many music festivals each year. Their wide variety of island favorites, beach tunes, calypso, pop, and reggae, has been described as great fun, festive, and uplifiting.
Pantasia's director and lead performer, Kimberly Roberts, is a South Carolina artist-in-residence, and a published children's author. Ms. Roberts has travelled extensively to the Caribbean to learn first-hand of the music and culture.
The Pantasia Steel Band is an approved and featured performance ensemble with the South Caroolina Arts Commission, and a member of the Southern Arts Federation.
This season ending concert will have you smiling and wishing for more. Be sure to bring the shole family to this one.