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FAQ
Frequently AskedQuestions
Is Torat Yisrael really moving to East Greenwich?
 Yes! Despite the stalled economy, substantial pledges are still beingmade and work with our architects, landscape designers, kitchendesigners and interior designers continues. As of this writing we havesecured a Special Use Permit and a first round Master Plan Approval fromthe Township of East Greenwich as well as approval of our site plans from the Department of Environmental Management. We look forward to announcing a date for our festive ground-breaking ceremony for some time after the High Holidays.
Is is true that Torat Yisrael’s Cohen Religious School is moving toEast Greenwich this coming year?
 Yes! We are grateful to St. Luke's Episcopal Church in East Greenwich for hosting our YeladonKindergarten/First Grade class this past academic year. This pilot program in East Greenwich wasso successful we sought space in East Greenwich to house all of our classes from kindergartenthrough 7th grade.We are delighted and grateful to announce that the Yeladon K-1 classand the entire Frederic G. and Lawrence G. Cohen Religious Schoolwill be hosted at the Village Lower School, 2220 South County Trail,East Greenwich for the 2009/10 - 5770 academic year! Our classeswill meet on Sunday mornings (k-7
th
grade) and Tuesday afternoons(3rd-7th grades).
Are interfaith families welcome at Torat Yisrael?
 Yes! We embrace any non-Jewish spouse and/or parent who is supportive of the Jewish identityand faith of their spouse and children. Rabbi Levin, our education director, Ronni Guttin, ourofficers, board and general membership look forward to sharing the Judaism we love with all non- Jewish spouses or parents. Indeed, we have done so for many years.At Torat Yisrael, there are many opportunities for involvement for everyone in the family inservices, educational and social events as well as family celebrations like bar and bat mitzvah.
What does the term "family" mean at Torat Yisrael?
 The more important question is "what does "family" mean to you? Single parentfamilies, interfaith families, same-sex partners with or without children, mom, dadand kids . . . if you consider yourself a family, we embrace you as a family and welook forward to integrating you into our broader Torat Yisrael family.
 
What are some of the family-oriented programs we might enjoy atTorat Yisrael?
 The Jewish Sabbath, Shabbat, is the heartbeat of our congregation. We hold Shabbat servicesevery Friday evening and every Saturday morning. Two services a month are especially designedto engage every generation of our congregation: The first Shabbat morning of the monthis
Shabbat Yachad 
/ Shabbat Together. This special Sabbath morning program offers us variedand engaging Shabbat experience during which we choose meditation, traditional services,contemporary ethics discussions, text study, a communal lunch and singing.It's a great time for us to attend a learner's service with our children orengage with adults in alternative liturgies. The third Friday evening of the month we hold
Simchat Shabbat / 
 The Joy of Shabbat. We begin with an early family-oriented Shabbat dinner and thencontinue with an informal, interactive service.All of our holiday celebrations are family-friendly and offer opportunities for children and adultsto learn and experience together.
I am not the parent of school-age children. What programs areavailable for me
Once a month, Rabbi Levin joins a lively group of people at a restaurant in East Greenwich forLunch & Learn. The subject is always a contemporary issue of interest (we've discussed JewishAnger Management; Jewish mothers; Israel and Us; Alcohol in Jews and much more). We eachorder off the restaurant menu and enjoy a stimulating learning lunch. The group generally meetsthe third Tuesday of the month. Seewww.toratyisrael.orgfor date and location.Shabbat Yachad,
 
described above, is designed for every generation and every interest, whichincludes our young families, our empty nesters, singles, couples . . . everyone! Torateinu: Where Judaism is An Open Book! is our adult learning program. Each year, RabbiLevin offers a series of learning and discussion opportunities Sunday mornings in Cranston aswell as at other times in East Greenwich to satisfy a range of interests and personal learninggoals. Members are welcome to request specific subjects, times and venues.Our calendar is full of opportunities to get together and enjoy each others company: this pastyear we enjoyed a Sunday afternoon art auction, a packed-house concert by pianist GeorgeWinston, a fashion show at Coldwater Creek and more.
Torat Yisrael is a Conservative congregation. Aremembers expected to keep the Jewish dietary laws of kosher food and observe a traditional Shabbat?
 There are no standards of home or personal observance imposed on the membersof Torat Yisrael. We hope that you will consider membership in Torat Yisraelas anopportunity to embark upon or to continue your own personal Jewish journey aswell as your family's Jewish journey. You will find encouragement and informationno matter what aspect of Judaism you wish to explore. You will never feel judgedhere for what you do or don't do Jewishly.Rabbi Levin makes sure that everything that takes place under the auspices of our congregation,on site or off site, is in compliance with the highest standards of Conservative Jewish practice. This is a point of pride for our congregation and also provides us with many opportunities to learnand practice together as we prepare for and participate in congregational events.
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