Touro Synagogue
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May 11, 2008   6 Iyyar 5768
 

Welcome to Touro Synagogue!Ark and Dome from left side of congregatio

Dating to 1828, our congregation is the oldest outside of the original 13 colonies, but we have always maintained a vibrant, progressive congregation that, even after disaster, continues to thrive. From the majestic beauty of our historic main sanctuary, with its Aron Kodesh (Holy Ark) that dates to Judah Touro's donation in 1847, to the contemporary and intimate Forgotston Chapel, with its warm, inviting spirituality, Touro Synagogue continues to maintain its link to our rich past while remaining a leader in the Reform Jewish movement.

We hope you will join the Touro family for worship (Shabbat worship is usually held at 6:00 PM on Friday evenings and 10:30 AM on Saturday mornings), or find any of our other worthwhile events listed below, to let you discover our warm, welcoming ways. Touro Synagogue's mission stems from its traditional roots, but blends well with our mainstream Reform Jewish Philosophy which supports our emphasis on the love of Jewish living, a commitment to social justice, to Klal Yisrael and to Jewish practice founded in knowledge.

See for yourself what Touro is doing by surfing our web site, or check out a copy of our monthly bulletin, which can be found in the What's New section below. Click this link to review some of Rabbi Busch's High Holy Day Sermons

Jazz Fest Shabbat 2008  
Summer Union Worship  
Trip to Israel, Spring 2009  
What's New at Touro  
Get your copy of the professionally recorded Jazz Fest Shabbat 2006. Recorded live and professionally mastered, this CD is a great gift and souvenir from this annual event.
Board of Trustees Approves New 3-year Plan
Print out and mail this application for membership. For more information email execdir@tourosynagogue.com or call Mark at 504-895-4843
A community adult education experience sponsored by the Greater New Orleans Rabbinic Council.
Document shows a list of sponsorship and specific needs to cover some costs of operating Touro Synagogue after Hurricane Katrina
Rabbi Andrew Busch's Erev Rosh Hashanah Sermon
A monthly review of upcoming events, worships and programs at Touro Synagogue.
Outlines the goals, objectives and suggested action steps for Touro Synagogue lay leaders and staff to guide the congregation for the next 3 - 5 years
A printed version of Rabbi Busch's Kol Nidre Sermon
Monthly Religious School Calendar Update
If you have Google Earth loaded on your computer, you can download this placemark and it will automatically load into your Google Earth as a temporary location. Be sure to save it to your folders if you want to keep it.
Sermon Rabbi Busch delivered during Kol Nidre Evening Worship in 2006.
Sermon delivered by Rabbi Busch during Yom Kippur Morning Worship in 2006
Written copy of Rabbi Busch's sermon from Yom Kippur morning worship
Sermon delivered during Yizkor worship during Yom Kippur 2006
Rabbi Andrew Busch's Rosh Hashanah Sermon
 


Freelander Dinner
Rabbi Daniel Freelander visits Touro Synagogue
during our 175th Anniversary Celebration
 

A Quick Survey  
Why did you come to the Touro Synagogue website today?
 
Events Coming up Soon at Touro  
May 2008
05/11 -  Religious School Closing Day (9:00 AM to 11:30 AM)
05/12 -  Synagogue Annual Meeting (6:00 PM to 8:00 PM)
05/14 -  Lunch & Learn with Rabbi Busch UPTOWN (12:00 PM to 1:30 PM)
05/15 -  Adult B'nai Mitzvah Class (7:00 PM to 8:00 PM)
05/15 -  Adult Choir Rehearsal (7:30 PM)
05/16 -  Choir Shabbat
05/17 -  Confirmation Class (9:00 AM to 10:30 AM)
05/17 -  Torah Study (9:00 AM to 10:30 AM)
05/17 -  Shabbat Morning Worship - Adult B'nai Mitzvah (10:30 AM to 11:30 AM)
05/19 -  Sisterhood Book Club (10:30 AM to 12:00 PM)
05/20 -  Lunch & Learn with Rabbi Busch DOWNTOWN (12:00 PM to 1:30 PM)
05/21 -  Brotherhood's Night at the Movies (7:00 PM to 9:30 PM)
05/23 -  Shabbat Evening Worship (6:00 PM to 7:15 PM)
05/24 -  Torah Study (9:00 AM to 10:30 AM)
05/24 -  Tot Shabbat (9:30 AM to 10:15 AM)
05/24 -  Shabbat Club (10:00 AM to 10:30 AM)
05/24 -  Shabbat Morning Worship (10:30 AM to 11:30 AM)
05/29 -  Choir Party (7:30 PM to 9:00 PM)
05/30 -  Shabbat Worship and Oneg honoring Rabbi Busch (6:00 PM to 7:15 PM)
05/31 -  Torah Study (9:00 AM to 10:30 AM)
05/31 -  Shabbat Morning Worship (10:30 AM to 11:30 AM)
June 2008
06/07 -  Torah Study (9:00 AM to 10:30 AM)
06/08 -  Confirmation (7:00 PM to 8:30 PM)
06/08 -  Tikkun Leil Shavuot (9:00 PM to 10:00 PM)
06/09 -  Shavuot Festival Worship withYizkor (10:30 AM to 12:00 PM)
06/11 -  Lunch & Learn with Rabbi Busch UPTOWN (12:00 PM to 1:30 PM)
Donations to Touro Synagogue  

Touro Synagogue's congregants are facing a new world with great challenges as they begin to rebuild their lives. Touro Synagogue is now accepting donations to help both our congregants and our synagogue get through the next few years. Touro needs resources to operate, as our dues income will be substantially reduced for the next three or four years.

You can find a suggested list of donations as well as information about other ways to donate by going to the donations page. Any monetary or gift card donations, including checks, can be sent to Touro Synagogue at our address at the bottom. Feel free to call or email our Executive Director, Leigh Goodman at lgoodman@tourosynagogue.com or 504-895-4843 for more information or to inquire about giving appreciated assets such as stock.

 
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Israel Updates  
 

4238 Saint Charles Ave New Orleans, LA 70115
(504) 895-4843 Fax: (504) 897-0237
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