North Country Reform Temple ~ Ner Tamid

Cantor Rebecca Goren recently joined the clergy team at North Country Reform Temple in July. Cantor Goren was invested as a Cantor this past May through Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion School of Sacred Music. Prior to her investiture, Cantor Goren served as student cantor at Temple Beth Miriam, in Elberon, NJ for 2 years as well as at Temple Adas Israel, in Sag Harbor, NY for two years. Cantor Goren is thrilled to be on board as both Cantor and Educator and to share with the congregation her enthusiasm for Jewish education, Jewish music, and communal worship.

Message from the Cantor/Educator

Dear Friend,

I personally welcome you to consider our warm, inviting and extremely vibrant congregation. Here at North Country Reform Temple-Ner Tamid, we are a diverse as well as a close-knit family. Addi- tionally, our congregation has a lot to offer to its members on many levels. For example, our Hebrew School is an exciting place! Our students learn from master teachers whose dedication is clear in their preparation, their teaching and in their care for each student.

Furthermore, through our Mishpacha Program our school offers many innovative programs that bring students, their parents, and even grandparents together in the classroom. For example, last year our 4th grade class made ceramic Kiddush cups under the tutelage of one of our staff members who is a talented art teacher. Parents and grandparents joined in the fun. The project included a les- son on the holiness of Shabbat.

Our 6th and 7th Grade students have the opportunity to join in our biannual Tallit Workshop, during which the students are able to make their own personalized Tallit with the participation of their par- ents. This extremely popular program offers an opportunity for parents to work with their children on a very special project during the months leading up to the student’s Bar/Bat Mitzvah day.

These are only a few of the many programs that we continue to offer. NCRT-Ner Tamid’s Hebrew School takes great pride in hosting diverse programs that foster a love of Jewish education in our students!

We have a wonderful children’s choir. Our children practice weekly on Sundays and they will be par- ticipating in Shabbat Services as well as at least 2 concerts this year. They also will be traveling to Nursing Homes on Mitzvah Day in May, in order to bring joy to the residents.

Our adult choir is made up of an extremely talented and dedicated group of volunteers. The choir sings during the High Holy Days and Shabbat Services during the year. The choir plays a large role in the worship experience, adding beauty and majesty. We are always happy to accept new members.

The music at Shabbat services is planned carefully in order to consider the diverse group of congre- gants who come to join in prayer. The melodies of the prayers are varied in style. They include a large majority of congregational melodies which naturally invite participation. We strive to create a warm and welcoming Shabbat atmosphere where the music adds immeasurably to the whole experience.

Please join us for a Shabbat service and join in our Shabbat melodies. Perhaps you’ll go home humming a new melody or your heart will be warmed by an old favorite Shabbat tune. Come find out more about our wonderful Hebrew School and children’s choir or consider joining the adult choir.

I look forward to speaking with you personally. If you have any questions regarding the Hebrew School or either of our choirs, please feel free to set up an appointment with me. I would love to meet with you!

B’shalom,

Cantor Rebecca Goren