Special Events
High Holy Days 2026
Our High Holy Day services for Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur are open to all and there is no need for tickets. Please join us.
High Holy Day Schedule
Friday, September 11, 7 pm Rosh Hashanah Evening Service
Saturday, September 12, 9 am Rosh Hashanah Family Service
Saturday, September 12, 10 am Rosh Hashanah Day Service (lunch)
Sunday, September 13, 1 pm Service of Remembrance at the Cemetery
Friday, September 18, 6 pm Shabbat Shuvah Services
Sunday, September 20, 7 pm Kol Nidre Service
Monday, September 21, 9 am Yom Kippur Family Service
Monday, September 21, 10 am Yom Kippur Day Service
Monday, September 21, 1 pm Movie in Conference Room
Monday, September 21, 4:30 pm Yizkor & Concluding Services
Friday, September 25, 6 pm Shabbat/Sukkot Services (dinner)
For more information, contact secretary@jewishtemple.org or call 318 445-3655
Young At Heart
Our Young at Heart group was begun with a generous grant from the Lipsey family. It is especially for adults who are home during the day and want to socialize with others. We have partnered with First United Methodist Church and hold events once a month alternating between the Temple and the church. We have played bingo, trivia games, learned tai chi and heard from a physical therapist about staying active as we age. In April, we visited the National Rose Center in Shreveport where our very own member, Marilyn Wellan (past national president of the Rose Center) gave us a tour. The group will start up again on October 15 at 10:30 am at First United Methodist Church. The Temple will host on November 19. This entire year of Young at Heart activities will be dedicated to the memory of Betty Fay Lipsey.
Introduction to Judaism Class
Each year, Rabbi Judy holds an Introduction to Judaism class that is free and open to the community. We first offered the class in November, 2023 with over 100 people in attendance. The class offers a brief overview of Jewish history, traditions, holidays, life cycle events and more with a question and answer session at the end. We also include a tour of the Temple, our Museum and a chance to taste some traditional Jewish foods. Our most recent class wass held on August 22, 2026. If you are interested in attending our next class, please contact secretary@jewishtemple.org. The class is free and open to all, but reservations are required.
Community Seder
On the second night of Passover each year, our congregation offers a Seder which is open to our members and invited members of the community. It is customary to invite guests to the Passover Seder and we love sharing our traditions with others. This year, our Passover Seder will be held on Thursday, April 22, 2027 at 6 pm. If you are interested in attending, you must make make a reservation by calling 318 445-3655 or emailing secretary@jewishtemple.org.
PURIM FESTIVITIES
This year, members of our congregation performed a Dr. Seuss Purim Shpiel. It was lots of fun for all. Next year (2027) we plan a Grinch theme for the Purim Story.
HOLOCAUST REMEMBRANCE
Our annual Community Holocaust Remembrance Service will be held on Monday, May 3, 2027 at 6 pm. We will begin by gathering at the Holocaust Memorial in downtown Alexandria and continue the service in the Emmanuel Baptist Church Chapel. Our program will feature the Red River Chorale singing music from the Holocaust. Music will also be provided by the ASH Highs and Lows, the Pineville High Chamber Choir and Rabbi Judy Ginsburgh. This event is free and open to the community. We hope you will join us.
We are selling special Holocaust memorial candles for $18 each. It is traditional to light these candles on Yom HaShoah. If you would like to purchase one, please contact rabbi@jewishtemple.org.
