No Services
2026-01-02 | PA
Happy 2026. Services will resume on 1/7/26.

No Religious School
2026-01-04 10:00 - 11:30, 2026-01-25 10:00 - 11:30, 2026-03-01 10:00 - 11:30 UTC | PA
We will not be holding class for the religious school.

Services
2026-01-09 19:00 - 20:30, 2026-01-16 19:00 - 20:30, 2026-01-23 19:00 - 20:30, 2026-01-30 19:00 - 20:30, 2026-02-13 19:00 - 20:30, 2026-02-20 19:00 - 20:30, 2026-02-27 19:00 - 20:30, 2026-03-13 19:00 - 20:30 and 5 more dates | Temple Hesed, 1 Knox Road, Scranton, PA, 18505, United States
Shabbat services begin at 7:00 PM (except on the First Friday of every month when services begin at 6:00 PM)

Services
2026-01-09 19:00 - 20:30, 2026-01-23 19:00 - 20:30, 2026-01-30 19:00 - 20:30, 2026-02-06 18:00 - 19:30 | Temple Hesed, 1 Knox Road, Scranton, PA, 18505, United States

Services
2026-01-16 19:00 - 20:30 | PA

Tea For Tu B'Shvat Seder
2026-02-01 15:00 - 16:30 | Temple Hesed, 1 Knox Road, Scranton, PA, 18505, United States
Celebrate the New Year of the Trees with us! 🌳Temple Hesed and Temple Israel invite you to a warm, welcoming Tu B’Shvat gathering featuring tea and a selection of fruits, nuts, and other symbolic foods for a modified Tu B’Shvat Seder.
Sunday, February 1 at 3:00 PMFree to attend — please RSVP
Come connect, reflect, and enjoy the sweetness of the season together.

3rd Friday Shabbat Dinner & Services | Potluck
2026-02-20 18:00 - 20:30 | Temple Hesed, 1 Knox Road, Scranton, PA, 18505, United States
Join us for a Shabbat Dinner before Friday Night Services—a chance to slow down, share a meal, and connect as a community.Bring a favorite dish, bring a friend, or just bring yourself.We’ll eat together, laugh together, and then transition into services feeling grounded and connected.
THEME: Potluck – please RSVP: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/february-20-2026-shabbat-pot-luck
Please indicate what you will be bringing (dish & details), how many adults & children will be attending, and if you are able to help set up &/or clean up.

3rd Friday Shabbat Dinner | Foods from the Former Soviet Union
2026-03-20 18:00 - 19:00 | Temple Hesed, 1 Knox Road, Scranton, PA, 18505, United States
Join us for a special community dinner featuring traditional dishes from the former Soviet Union. Gather around the table with us for a warm, welcoming evening as you enjoy classic Eastern European cuisine.
Menu includes:

Shuba (“Herring Under a Fur Coat”) — a layered cold casserole with pickled herring, potatoes, hard-boiled egg, mayonnaise, and shredded beet
Salat Olivier — a classic cold loaded potato salad dressed in mayo
Kotleti — chicken croquettes
Vareniki — stuffed wheat flour dumplings (vegetarian)
Assorted breads and pickled vegetables
Tea and cake

Dinner is generously donated by the Rozman and Trushina families.
Guests are welcome to bring an Eastern European-inspired dish to share, but this is completely optional.
Please RSVP by Tuesday so we can plan accordingly.
We look forward to sharing a delicious evening together.
THEME: Foods from the Former Soviet Union – please RSVP by Tuesday, March 17 https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/shabbat-dinner-food-from-the-former-soviet-union
Please indicate what you will be bringing (dish & details), how many adults & children will be attending, and if you are able to help set up &/or clean up.

Second Night Passover Seder
2026-04-02 17:00 - 20:30 | Temple Hesed, 1 Knox Road, Scranton, PA, 18505, United States
Join us for a meaningful and welcoming Second Night Passover Seder as we gather in community to retell the story of the Exodus, share in tradition, and celebrate together.
Whether this is your first Seder or one you look forward to each year, celebrating in community adds something special — connection, song, reflection, and a shared table.
This year’s Seder will be fully Passover-approved and catered, allowing everyone to relax and fully participate in the evening.
Tricolor Gefilte FishMatzo Ball SoupEntree Choice of: Grilled Chicken Breast with Bruschetta Topping | 5-hr Short Ribs | Vegetable Platter Ice Cream Sundae Bar & Passover DessertsChildren’s Menu (10 and younger) – Grilled Chicken Strips & French Fries
$40 per adult$20 per child (10 & under)
Seating is limited and advance registration is required.Please register by March 25 so we can prepare accordingly.
We look forward to celebrating Passover together as a Temple Hesed community.

3rd Friday Brunch for Shabbat Dinner
2026-04-17 18:00 - 19:00 | Temple Hesed, 1 Knox Road, Scranton, PA, 18505, United States
This April, we’re flipping the script (and the pancakes). Our Third Friday Shabbat Dinner will feature a potluck Brunch-for-Dinner theme.
So far on the menu: quiche & pancakes
If you’d like to contribute, suggested items include: Bagels and spreads • Hash browns • Fruit • Orange juice • Baked goods • Other brunch favorites
RSVP by Wednesday, April 15

Services at Temple Israel - Celebrating Israel Independence Day
2026-04-24 17:30 - 20:00 | Temple Israel, 918 East Gibson Street, Scranton, PA, 15810, United States
Friday, April 24 — No services at Temple Hesed
Instead, we’ll be joining our friends at Temple Israel for a special Yom HaAtzmaut (Israel Independence Day) service and dinner.
🕠 Services begin at 5:30 PM (please note the earlier start time).A festive dinner will follow — $18 per adult, children free.
Please RSVP for dinner by Monday, April 20.
👉 Click here to RSVP
We’re looking forward to celebrating together as a community.

Social Action - Earth Day Event
2026-04-25 09:00 - 12:00 | PA
Grab your shovels, throw on comfortable clothes, hats, and sunblock, and do your part to address the climate crisis.
Join us for a hands-on day of impact as our Social Action Task Force, led by Olga Trushina, partners with the Clarks Green Shade Commission and other local groups for an Earth Day community initiative.
Together, we’ll plant native trees and plants, helping to beautify our surroundings while putting the value of Tikkun Olam—repairing the world—into action.
It’s a meaningful way to give back, get your hands in the dirt, and connect with others in our community!

3rd Friday Shabbat Dinner for the Kid in All of Us
2026-05-15 18:00 - 19:00 | Temple Hesed, 1 Knox Road, Scranton, PA, 18505, United States
Shabbat Dinner for the Kid in All of Us

The only planning required? RSVP. Then come hungry!
Join us for a relaxed, family-friendly 3rd Friday Shabbat Dinner hosted by our Hebrew School families. It’s Friday — you’ve had a week. This is an easy night: RSVP, show up, and we’ll take care of the rest.
On the menu: pizza, chicken nuggets (regular & gluten-free), grilled chicken, mac & cheese, fruit salad, veggies & dip, and green salad – and more — all the favorites, for kids and grown-ups alike.
Whether you’re coming with kids or just channeling your inner one, it’s a great night to be at Temple — reconnect with familiar faces and meet new ones along the way. We’ll enjoy kid-friendly food, simple rituals, and plenty of time to connect across generations. Your registration helps Temple Hesed plan seating, food, and beverages so everyone feels comfortable and included
Kindly RSVP by Wednesday, May 13: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/shabbat-dinner-for-the-kid-in-all-of-us
