Join us for our book club meeting. Ellie Smith will review A Man In Full, by Tom Wolfe. We will meet in the Conference Room. All are invited for coffee and conversation.
Cantor Michael McCloskey Continuing Education
Wednesdays, December 6 & 13 at 7:30 pm
Join Cantor Michael McCloskey as we explore our creation narratives in comparison to visions of the messianic age and what precedes it. We will examine the staggering ways in which these visions of Eden and the ultimate redemption have shaped our nation, politics, literature and attitudes toward gender and sexuality. A light refreshment will be provided.
Sisterhood Rummage Sale
Set-up: Thursday, December 7 - 2:00-5:00 pm & 7:00-9:00 pm
Sale: Friday, December 8 - 9:00 am-12:00 noon Sunday, December 10 - 9:00 am-1:00 pm
Merchandise needed: Clothing (clean, no holes or rips, please), Household Goods and Furniture, Toys and Sports Equipment, Jewelry, Bric-a-Brac and Books We cannot accept: Non-cable TVs, child car seats, cosmetics or bathing suits
Drop off: At side entrance under school overhang
Volunteers: Needed for set-up, to work the sale and to bag leftovers starting Sunday at 1:30 pm To assist: Please contact Harriet Kantrowitz at 617.566.2078 or rummagesale@templeemeth.org
Cantor-Plex Film Festival
Saturday, December 9 at 7:00 pm
Me'arbah Kanfot Ha'aretz: From the Four Corners of the Earth.
Join Cantor Michael McCloskey and Dr. Ray Feller for evenings of film, conversation and refreshment. This year we will explore the diversity of our people with films from France, Brazil, Italy and other distinctive communities. We will also examine the ways in which our people have influenced the culture in which they are immersed and are influenced by this culture. As always, movie snacks (popcorn, candy, pretzels) and libations (soda and beer) will be provided.
This evening's film is
"Monsieur Ibrahim and the Flowers of the Quran."
Directed
by: Francois Dupeyron based on a novel by Eric-Emmanuel Schmitt
Set in the 1960s in Paris' Jewish quarter, Monsieur Ibrahim and the Flowers of the Koran is about a troubled Jewish boy, Moses, or Momo, who strikes up an unlikely friendship with a solitary Muslim shopkeeper named Monsieur Ibrahim. When Momo's father, a passive-aggressive lawyer who neglects his son's well being, disappears, Ibrahim adopts the orphaned boy, gives him paternal love and teaches him the knowledge of the Qur'an, in return receiving love and respect.
Chanukah Menorah Lighting at the State House led by Cantor Michael
Tuesday, December 12 at 4:00 pm
Join everyone at the Boston State House as the first Chanukah light is lit by Cantor Michael McCloskey.
Shabbat K'ley-Zemer: Torah Orah & The Festival of Lights: Join Cantor Michael McCloskey, Rabbi Alan Turetz and Friends for a participatory and uplifting accompanied service followed by a delicious communal dinner.
Tonight we are celebrating the light through our teachers, students & Binah B'emet families during Chanukah, the Festival of Lights.See flyer.
There is no charge for Temple members for this wonderful evening. All are welcome, but RSVP is required for dinner. Please call the Temple office at 617-469-9400 or
RSVP online.
Non-members: $25 per family of 4, $10 for additional person.
Click to register.
Deadline to RSVP - December 11.
8 Nights 8 Lights
Sunday, December 17 from 10:00 am-12 Noon
Bring the children and celebrate Chanukah. Learn about the Maccabees, make a giant dreidle, Chanukah arts and crafts and more....
Click here for more information.
Join us as we continue our 6th year of our monthly Women's Rosh Chodesh Study Group.The theme for 2017-2018 is "Lessons from 20th Century Jewish Women." In this session we will welcome the new month of Tevet. The topic will be: "The Impact of the Women's Rights Movement" and will be presented by Judy Garelick and Andie Insoft.
The group is open to all women. It is lay-led and advised by Cantor Michael McCloskey. Study and discussion hour begins at 7:30 pm following our 7:00 pm minyan. Come join us for some study, a little nosh and lots of camaraderie. The next meeting will be held on January 17.
Ongoing Programs
Tot Shabbat
Saturdays, December 2 & 16
From 10:30 -11:30 am
A Shabbat morning activity filled with songs, stories & activities
for ages 2-6 years. Led by expert early childhood instructor, Erin Gubert.
On the following Shabbat (Saturday) Mornings:
January 6 & 20; February 3 & 17; .......
Free event. All are welcome. For more information, please call the Temple office at 617.469.9400
Post Kiddush Torah Study with
Dr. Davin Wolok
Saturday, December 9 at 12:15 pm
Please join Dr. Davin Wolok for his Post-Kiddush Torah Study session every other Saturday. The unifying theme will be:
"The Torah as a 21st Century Document - Addresses to the Timeless Soul."
Free event. All are welcome. For more information, please call the Temple office at 617.469.9400
Kachol-Lavan (Blue and White) - Israeli
Dance Troupe
Sundays from 11:30 - 12:30 pm
Does your child love to dance? Join the Israeli dance troupe for boys and girls, ages 8-12.
"Blue and White" is a professional and fun Israeli dance troupe taught by Pazit Lahav. The troupe will perform at local community festivals including the annual Israeli Dance Festival.
Master teacher, Myril Adler, engages students in the study of Hebrew through the Siddur with the aim of becoming more familiar with synagogue and home liturgy. The class explores a variety of topics including holidays, Jewish History and Torah. Beginning readers especially welcome.
Heavenly Torah - Adult Education with
Dr. Davin Wolok
Every other Tuesday at 7:30 pm; Next session: December 12
The literary artistry of the Torah makes it like a poem or piece of glorious music, awakening feelings & insights beyond the hyper-intellectual - the Torah as art. Join Dr. Davin Wolok, every other Tuesday after the evening minyan at his Adult Education class to participate in our lively exploration and dialogue. To read more click here.
Bagels & A Bisl Torah
Thursdays at 8:00 am
Join us on Thursday mornings, as we begin the day with
a bite to eat and a "little" Torah study led by Cantor Michael McCloskey and Dr. Davin Wolok. All are welcome!
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