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Anniversary Shabbat

Friday, June 26th, 2026, 5:30pm

We Celebrate Rabbi Jill's 20 Years At The Actors' Temple with a Light Dinner/Cocktail Party and Service with Music and Song.

We will unveil and dedicate our beautiful new TREE OF LIFE in the Sanctuary, donated by Rabbi Jill and Barbara Bova (Please see below).

The Party and Service are FREE.

Catered Party and Music sponsored by Barbara Bova, including violin, flute, and Rachel Kaufman and others at the piano. Indulge Catering, which provided a delicious Passover Seder dinner will cater the event.

Many congregants will perform. Let's all celebrate the LIFE of our precious synagogue and our 20 years together!

In Person and on Zoom.

Havdalah with Rabbi Tobi Innerfield

Sat, June 27, 2026, 8:30pm

A warm, spiritual, musical 15-minute Zoom Havdalah for the end of Shabbat.

Zoom only.

Shabbat AM

Sat, July 4th, 2026

There will be no Saturday morning Shabbat Zoom service on July 4th, but happy 250th, America!

Juneteenth and Pride Celebration Shabbat

Friday, June 19th, 6:30pm

Service, Speaker & Oneg Shabbat. Marjorie Conn and Kara Allen will speak and help us celebrate these two occasions with Apple Pie for the Oneg.

In Person and on Zoom.

Comedy Benefit

Wed, June 3, 2026, 7pm

Back by Popular Demand! Produced by Bob Greenberg and Starring Stand-Up Comics as seen on TV: Bob Greenberg, Emcee, Scott Blakeman, Mike Fine, Rhonda Hansome, Moody McCarthy, Ellen Orchid, Max Ryvkin, Linda Marcus Smith, Helaine Witt, and Pianist Rachel Kaufman. Don't Miss It!

Tickets: Friend, $40, Mensch $50, Angel $100.

Shabbat Shavuot Morning

Saturday, May 23, 2026, 10:30am

Holiday & Shabbat Service with Yizkor; Reading the Book of Ruth.

Zoon only.

Erev Shavuot Potluck Dinner and Shabbat

Friday, May 22, 2026, 5:30pm

We will celebrate Erev Shavuot on the 2nd night of the holiday, on Shabbat. Dinner at 5:30; Service at 6:30 with a Study Session. Please bring a dairy/vegetarian dish to share. Come for Blintzes & Cheesecake!

In-person and Zoom.

Havdalah with Rabbi Tobi Innerfield

Sat, May 23, 2026, 8:30pm

A warm, spiritual, musical 15-minute Zoom Havdalah for the end of Shabbat.

Zoom only.

Yom Yerushalyim Shabbat

Friday, May 15, 2026, 6:30pm

Musical Service and Oneg Shabbat. Judy Buchman joins us for a Service commemorating and appreciating the Unification of Jerusalem, and for songs from Israel.

In-person and on Zoom.

Jewish South Florida

Friday, May 8, 2026, 6:30pm

A History and Guide to Neighborhoods, Synagogues, and Eateries. A Presentation by Author Paul Kaplan, Shabbat Service at 6:30 PM, Presentation at 7:30 PM.

From the improbable development of Miami Beach to the first pioneers of Fort Lauderdale, Broward County, and Palm Beach. We'll view photos of old Jewish neighborhoods, recounting key Jewish personalities over the decades and much more.

In-person and on Zoom.

Shabbat PM and AM

Friday, April 24, 2026, 6:30pm

Aron Bederson officiates while Rabbi Jill is away for a few days. (No service on Shabbat Morning of Saturday, April 25).

Meaningful Monday Series: Survival of the The Holocaust

Monday, April 27, 2026, 6:30pm

A Wine and Cheese Reception and Talk by Henry and Bernie Schanzer, 91 years old, about their amazing story of Bravery and Survival, A Celebration of their Lives, Carol Ostrow and the Board of Trustees dedicate the evening to Rabbi Jill, who will be honored for 20 years at The Actors' Temple. Tickets, $36.

Special Shabbat Event

Friday, May 1, 2026, 6:30pm

Service, Meditation, Talk-Discussion, and Oneg Shabbat, sponsored by Phyllis Malamud in Honor of the Yahrzeit of her beloved Father, Cantor Louis Malamud, who was the soul of The Actors' Temple for 40 years, whose name is written appears on a panel of stained glass above the ark, and whose Yahrzeit we commemorate.

In-person and on Zoom.

Yom Haatzmaut - Israel Independence Day Service

Friday, April 17, 2026, 6:30pm

Yaniel joins us at the Piano to celebrate Israel's 78th Year!

In-person and on Zoom.

Havdalah with Rabbi Tobi Innerfield

Sat, April 18, 2026, 8:30pm

A warm, spiritual, musical 15-minute Zoom Havdalah for the end of Shabbat.

Zoom only.

Continuing & Ongoing Events

Shabbat and Holiday Services and Programs

7 PM Fridays: Service followed by Oneg Shabbat (Food and Schmooze)
10:30 AM Saturdays: Chavurah-Style Service, Torah Discussion in English & Oneg Shabbat (Food and Schmooze)
3rd Saturdays 10:30 AM: Torah Reading & Breakfast: Opportunities to chant Torah portions.
Sponsor an Oneg Shabbat or a Musical Service, in honor of: Birthdays, Anniversaries, Births, Graduations or any Simcha.
We have services on all the major Jewish holidays.
Learner's service in conjunction with Shabbat Across America and Canada.

More about Shabbat and Holidays on the Prayer page.

Education for Adults and Children

Bar/Bat Mitzvah registration ongoing.
Adult Torah Study: Join us Wednesdays 7:30-9:30 PM, studying the Torah, Prophets, and Writings in English with Rabbi Jill at 96th Street. You are invited to join us by phone or in person. Please contact us for more details concerning what we are currently studying.
Conversion and Adult Bar/Bat Mitzvah training.
One day Hebrew review class in conjunction with Read Hebrew America and Canada.

More about education on the Learning page.

This Years' Highlights

Purim Celebration and Spiel 2026

Monday, March 2nd, 2026, 6:30pm

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Shabbat Across America & Potluck Shabbat Dinner 2026

Friday, March 13, 2026, 5:30pm

Join us to celebrate Shabbat with Jews across America and Canada for the 30th Year: to eat, sing, learn, and celebrate! In conjunction with NJOP, National Jewish Outreach Program. Please bring a vegetable/fish/dairy dish to share. Dinner at 5:30, Service at 6:30 PM.

Community 2nd Night Passover Seder

Thursday, April 2nd, 2026, 6pm

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Finding Love in All the Right Places

Fri., Oct. 24th, 2025, 8 PM

A special program with Beatty Cohan, nationally recognized psychotherapist, sex therapist and author.

Her book will be available at the event for a $30 donation, paid in advance. Buy here: https://theactorstemple.ecwid.com/#!/For-Better-For-Worse-Forever/p/774984787

Tehorah

Wed., Nov. 19th, 2025, 7:30pm

A Poetic Musical Journey, A Portrait about Love, Loss, Hope, and Forgiveness, with songs written by Jewish composers and lyricists. Written, directed, and starring internationally acclaimed Chanteuse
Adrienne Haan.

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Last Years' Highlights

Lag B'Omer Shabbat

Friday, May 16, 2025, 6:30 PM

Service, Talk-Discussion, and Oneg Shabbat, Sponsored by Paul Kaplan in Loving Memory of his Father Jack Kaplan's first Yahrzeit. It's a holiday of rejoicing & enjoying Nature. In Person and on Zoom.

Yom Yerushalayim Shabbat

Friday, May 23, 2025, 6:30 PM

We celebrate a re-unified Jerusalem. In Person and on Zoom.

Shavuot Celebration

for 2025

Sunday, June 1, 5:30 PM

EREV SHAVUOT POTLUCK DINNER, SERVICE, AND STUDY: Holiday Service begins at 6:30 PM. Mitchell Kessler joins us on Piano for our late Spring Harvest holiday when it's customary to eat dairy products. Cheesecake and blintzes are guaranteed! Please bring a vegetable/fish/dairy dish to share. In Person and on Zoom.

Monday, June 2, 10:30 PM

SHAVUOT MORNING SERVICE WITH YIZKOR: A Zoom-only service.

The Actors' Temple Comedy Benefit returns for 2025!

Monday, June 9th, 2025, 7pm

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Yom Ha-Shoah Commemoration

Friday, April 25, 2025, 6:30 PM

Author Talk by Roslyn Bernstein on her historical novel, The Girl Who Counted Numbers.

https://getbook.at/GirlWcN

Judy Buchman will join us to sing and play piano. Oneg Shabbat sponsored by Phyllis Malamud in Loving Memory of her Mother, Hannah Unterman Malamud's Yahrzeit.

Yom Ha-Atsmaut & Yom Ha-Zikaron Shabbat

Friday, May 2, 2025, 6:30 PM

Israel Independence Day Shabbat with Rabbi Jill, Asstant Cantor Aron Bederson, Judy Buchman and Yaniel on Piano. Come to see 5 historic artifacts donated to the synagogue and hear about the Israel that's not reported in the Press.

Shabbat Ha-Gadol

Friday, April 11, 2025, 6:30 PM

Service, Meditation, and Oneg Shabbat.

Saturday, April 12, 2025,10:30 AM

Service and Discussion of Parashat Tzav on Zoom only.

Community Passover Seder

Apr 13th, 2025, 6pm

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Passover Services

Sun, April 13, 2025, 10:30 AM

Service with Hallel.

Friday, April 18, 2025, 6:30 PM

SHABBAT PESACH: Service, Meditation, and Oneg Shabbat.

Sat, April 19, 2025, 10:30 AM

7th Day Service with Hallel and Yizkor. Hallel and Yizkor service additions can be emailed to you as PDF's.

Chanukah Latke Party, Potluck, Sing-Along, & Open Mic

Friday, December 27th, 2024, starting at 5:30PM!

✨Come and join us to celebrate Chanukah and bring More Light to the world! 🎶🎤🕎

Bring a vegetable/fish dish to share, come and eat latkes and donuts .. and sing, and rejoice with Aron Bederson, Judy Buchman, Rabbi Jill, and Steven Silverstein at the Piano! Anyone wishing to perform (in person only) at the open Mic, please email Rabbi Jill before 12/20. Co-Producer Helaine Witt will bring us wonderful comedic talent. Latkes and all the extras sponsored by Stan Kravitz.

Community Menorah Lighting Ceremony

Thursday, December 26th, 2024, 5pm

Join us at Father Fagan Park for a Community Menorah Lighting Ceremony on the second night of Chanukah! Let’s come together to sing, bless, and celebrate freedom, light, and joy! Led by @rabbijill ✨💫

All are welcome 🕎

Spring 2025 Gala and 108th Anniversary:
Shylock v. Antonio

A new interpretation of the classic tale from The Merchant of Venice

March 31st, 2025, 7:30pm

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Comic Opera & Operetta Night - An Actors' Temple Benefit

Monday, June 17th, 2024, 7pm

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"This is my Covenant which you shall Keep" (a play)

JOIN US THIS WEEK✨

SHABBAT: This Friday, August 2nd, 2024, 6:30 PM

Service, Reading of a PLAY: THIS IS MY COVENANT WHICH YOU SHALL KEEP, and Oneg Shabbat.

Service at 6:30 in Person and on Zoom; Play at 8 PM in Person only because of Actors’ Equity Union Rules.

🎭 Michael is estranged from his Orthodox parents, but when his sister invites him to her son’s circumcision, tensions from the past intrude. A new play about Jewish families, Anti Semitism, and much more, written by Y. Zach Greenberger, Directed by Jack Feldstein, produced by Tiara Fielding, with a cast playing 10 characters.

All Are Welcome!

"The Oath" (a play)

LOOKING AHEAD ✨

SHABBAT: Friday, August 23rd & 30th, 2024, 6:30 PM

Service, PLAY: THE OATH, by Clara Grusq, and Oneg Shabbat.

🎭 Two best friends confront a pivotal night that will forever alter their friendship and probe the philosophical depths of what it means to be Jewish amid the terrible decisions the Holocaust caused. The play incorporates a Yiddish singer, live violin, and mandolin.

All Are Welcome!

MISSISSIPPI SUMMER

A play which highlights the Jewish role in the Civil Rights Struggle of the 1960s.

Monday, November 4th, 2024, 7:30 PM

A full production with 11 actors and Bob Greenberg as the Rabbi. Written and directed by Art Feinglass, based on his personal experiences.

Originally produced by the Seattle Jewish Theater Company.

Production underwritten by Barbara Bova. Talkback after the show with a Wine & Cheese Tasting provided by Veritas Studio Wines and sponsored by Marjorie Conn.

Tickets $40, AEA/SAG-AFTRA Members: $30.

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A Very Special Musical Presentation: "The Grip of Evil/The Endurance of Hope"

Friday, May 3rd, 2024, 6:30 PM

A Cantata by composer Leslie Steinweiss, in commemoration of Yom Hashoah, with a chamber ensemble of violin, clarinet/flute, cello, and piano, and singers Aron Bederson and Rabbi Jill Hausman, conducted by the composer, Service at 6:30, Cantata at 8 PM. Don't miss this unique musical event.