Tot Shabbat: A Short Shabbat Service of Song, Story and Friendship
6:15 to 6:45 pm
Led by Rabbi Dooby (Hebrew for Teddy Bear). Followed by a special snack.
For all young families, and children of all ages.
Volunteeers sought: Musical talent, story telling talent, and snack organization. Text Rabbi G at 562-304-8815 to help out.
Shabbat Service, Talk and Discussion.
7:00 pm
This service will be led by Rabbi Dov Gartenberg. Featuring the topic: What is Musar? The Jewish Spiritual Tradition of Character Refinement.
Oneg with dessert and refreshments will follow at 8 pm.
All are welcome and no reservations are needed! Please come and help us make a minyan (quorum of 10 Jewish adults).
Welcome to the Southeast Alaska's Jewish Center, Congregation Sukkat Shalom
Our name in Hebrew means shelter of peace. The Sukkah is the booth we build in the Fall which in Jewish tradition serves as a symbol of for welcoming of guests and peace. This is central to who we are as a hospitable congregation whose members respect the great variety of religious communities and cultures in Southeast Alaska.
We welcome everyone who wishes to worship, learn, or celebrate with us. We hold Shabbat services twice a month, offer classes, and special programs. We also will be offering regular opportunities to study Torah for those interested in growing Jewishly or considering becoming Jews by Choice. We have a growing religious school for children from kindergarten through Bar/Bat Mitzvah age.
If you live in the Juneau area, consider supporting the community through membership. Please visit us and contact us for any questions. Call our number at 907 463-4333 for any questions or send an email to Rabbi Gartenberg.
Rabbi Dov Gartenberg and his wife, Dr. Joanne Frankel moved to Douglas in July 2011. CSS is happy to announce that Rabbi Gartenberg will serve CSS throughout the year in a spiritual and educational leadership capacity. Rabbi Gartenberg has served congregations in Seattle and the Los Angeles area. He is well known as a master teacher and an innovator in communal Jewish life. Rabbi Gartenberg led our Fall Festivals and is is working with CSS members on an exciting program of services, classes, festival events, and gatherings. He has introduced an adult learning series called Torah in the Tongass. He is serving as the head teacher in our religious school. Rabbi Dov also leads a Jewish Outreach organization called Panim Hadashot, New Face of Judaism, which offers unique educational and experiential programs for adults and families. Please introduce yourself to Rabbi Gartenberg and share your aspirations for Jewish life in the Southeast. You can contact Rabbi Gartenberg at panimhadashot@gmail.com or call the synagogue phone at (907) 463-4333.
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Rabbi Dov Gartenberg and his wife, Dr. Joanne Frankel moved to Douglas in July 2011. CSS is happy to announce that Rabbi Gartenberg will serve CSS throughout the year in a spiritual and educational leadership capacity. Rabbi Gartenberg has served congregations in Seattle and the Los Angeles area. He is well known as a master teacher and an innovator in communal Jewish life. Rabbi Gartenberg led our Fall Festivals and is is working with CSS members on an exciting program of services, classes, festival events, and gatherings. He has introduced an adult learning series called Torah in the Tongass. He is serving as the head teacher in our religious school. Rabbi Dov also leads a Jewish Outreach organization called Panim Hadashot, New Face of Judaism, which offers unique educational and experiential programs for adults and families. Please introduce yourself to Rabbi Gartenberg and share your aspirations for Jewish life in the Southeast. You can contact Rabbi Gartenberg at 