Sunday, June 12
11:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Temple Israel’s Jewish Cultural Festival, set for Sunday, June 12, 2022, opens the door to Judaism for all who wish to learn more about our traditions and our faith. In past years, over 2000 people turned out to enjoy music and stories, learn about rituals, Torah, and holidays, taste brisket and falafel, play games, shop for crafts and Judaica, dance and laugh. Due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, we have adapted our Festival experience in order to preserve the health and safety of all attendees while still providing a meaningful and family-friendly experience. With our friends from all faiths, we enjoy a beautiful day at Temple and learn that we have a lot in common.
The Festival involves more than 150 Temple volunteers, who serve food, perform, lead tours or explain holidays, answer questions, and proudly welcome friends and newcomers to share a Jewish experience. Support our festival now.
2022 Highlights
EDUCATION: The lively and interactive education sessions feature prominent local and regional speakers, including our rabbis. Topics focus on “Modern Judaism in a Diverse World.” Everyone will also have the chance to tour Temple’s newly renovated building with a knowledgeable guide.
ENTERTAINMENT: Non-stop entertainment features Jewish music, humor, dance, and stories. The outdoor stage will be live with special performances from your local and regional favorites. All music lovers will enjoy this eclectic mix of performances.
FOOD: The Festival menu will showcase the diverse options of foods of the Jewish diaspora – the foods of Jewish communities worldwide. Partners include Meadowlark, Graeter’s, and more. The Temple bakery will return with delicious baked goods including rugelach, hamentaschen, mandel bread, honey cake, and challah. Pre-order baked goods now!
CHILDREN: Activities, interactive hands-on projects, and a giant inflatable slide will entertain and educate children of all ages. Everyone will also get a special activity bag to take home!
CRAFTS: An open-air market showcases Jewish and Israeli arts and crafts, including woodworking, clothing, jewelry, ceramics, and accessories from local and regional artisans.
RAFFLE: You have a chance to win one of five prize bundles worth over a total of $4500. Tickets are $5 for one, $10 for 3 and $20 for 7. See the prize packages. Buy raffle tickets now.
GIVING BACK: Bring items to donate to Crayons to Classrooms and Daybreak and stay to make a toy to be donated to SICSA. This year, we are focusing charitable efforts on a few organizations to maximize our impact during this difficult time for so many people. Take a look at their wish lists.
OY VEY 5K & Chai Challenge: Run or walk 5k this June, either with us on the bike path on June 12 or on your own time if you pick the virtual option. Ready for more? Increase your mileage with the Virtual Chai Challenge and complete 18k in June. Whatever the distance, we will be right there with you (in person and virtually), cheering on your efforts! Register now.
For more information, contact Courtney Cummings, Festival Manager – courtney@tidayton.org
Feeling nostalgic? Check out our photos from 2019 on Facebook.