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16 Adar, 5778
Torah portion:
Haftarah portion:
I Kings 18:1-39
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Friday, March 2
6:00 p.m.
Qabbalat Shabbat
Benjamin Joshua Kaplan will chant Qiddush
7:15 p.m. Temple Israel Shabbat Dinner (read more)
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Saturday, March 3
9:00 a.m.
Shabbat Service & Torah Study
10:00 a.m. Thank Goodness It's Shabbat!
10:15 a.m. Shabbat Morning Service
Benjamin Joshua Kaplan Bar Mitzvah
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In Days to Come: A New Hope for Israel
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Book reading and discussion with Avraham Burg and Rabbi Suzie Jacobson
Sponsored by Nation Books and the New Israel Fund
Tuesday, February 27;
7:30 - 9:00 p.m. program,
9:00 - 9:30 p.m. book signing
Burg explores the misplaced hopes of religious fundamentalism through the lens of his conservative upbringing, explains the cultural dominance of Israel's military while relating his own experiences as a paratrooper officer, and probes the country's democratic aspirations informed by his tenure in the Knesset.
In Days to Come offers a deeply personal and unique reflection on Israel's history, Zionism, and Jewish identity in the modern world. Read more.
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Wednesday, February 28
5:00 - 6:30 p.m. A family Purim celebration with crafts, face painting, pizza, and a costume contest with prizes!
- For kindergartners and younger: Join us for a puppet show with special mystery guests!
- For first graders and older: It's the time of year for us to retell the story of Purim, while honoring the age-old tradition of being utterly ridiculous...and witness the clergy as their true and absurd selves. We will also read, and misread, the Megillah.
7:00 - 9:00 p.m. A 21+ Event: Purim Against Humanity
Join the full Temple Israel clergy for a reading of the whole Megillah, irreverently read through the lens of our annual "Purim Against Humanity" card game. Bring your favorite libation and dessert to enhance the celebration! Bring your friends and leave your dignity at the door.
- 7:00 - 7:15 p.m. Pizza, PreGame, & Nosh
- 7:15 - 9:00 p.m. Card Game Megillah Reading Madness
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Sunday, March 4, 3 - 5:00 p.m. (doors open at 2:30 p.m.)
Rabbi Matt Soffer is officiating the ADL's 11th Annual Community Seder. Join the ADL and partners to continue the tradition of bringing diverse communities together to
build bridges of understanding. This event will model the traditional celebration of the Passover
holiday and also share readings, songs, and stories from the diverse cultures that make up this great nation.
This event is free, and
registration is required
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 Friday, March 2, following Qabbalat Shabbat services
Please join us this Friday for a Temple Israel Shabbat Dinner following services. We will provide both vegetarian and meat options, appetizers, drinks, and desserts. Please RSVP to Dekel Luban if you would like a seat at the table. Brought to you by the Membership and Engagement Committee. A donation to off-set the cost of dinner is appreciated. |
Thursdays, March 15, April 12, & May 10, 6:30 - 8:00 p.m.
Are you new to Judaism, in the final months of your process of conversion, or have recently affirmed your commitment to Judaism? Led by Kat Shlien and Daniela Jacobson, gather together with other Jews-by-Choice to explore conversations on memory, identity, and authenticity. Commitment to attend every session is required to participate. Register. Contact Melissa with any questions.
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 Center for Adult Jewish Learning
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Hundreds have joined us for thoughtful and engaging classes and learning opportunities at the Center for Adult Jewish Learning at Temple Israel. We invite you to join us as we continue our legacy
as a place committed to deep Jewish scholarship, a community that is unafraid to ask the difficult questions and think about Judaism in new and exciting ways.
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The Carl Steinbaum Class in Jewish History
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Jewish Women's Activism: Past, Present, Future, with Judith Rosenbaum
7:00 - 8:30 p.m. on Mondays: March 5, 19, 26
$90 (TI member), $120 (non-member), dinner provided
Jewish women have been at the forefront of social movements throughout American history. Who were these bold leaders, what drove their commitment to social justice, and how have
their contributions shaped our world? What can we learn from them as we face the challenges and opportunities of the 21st century? Join us as we encounter the women on whose shoulders we stand. Register.
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Begins March 6 (16 sessions)
Tuesdays, 7:00 - 9:30 p.m.
Cost: $275/individual or $375/couple. Generous scholarships available.
Do you want to learn more about
Judaism?
Introduction
to
Judaism
is a meaningful way to engage in Jewish learning and community building.
Learn about Jewish holidays, beliefs, life-cycle ceremonies and more, with Temple Israel's clergy and staff from Reform Jewish Outreach Boston.
For interfaith couples and curious individuals.
Interfaith couples are encouraged to take this class together. Learn more. C
ontact Joyce Schwartz to
register
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Modern Couples, Big Jewish Questions
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March 11, 18, 25; April 6, 8, at 12:30 p.m.
$125/Couple
Modern Couples, Big Jewish Questions is an enriching, informative and social opportunity for engaged, partnered and married couples in their 20's and 30's. The class is open to interfaith, Jewish and same-sex couples from the community who plan to create a Jewish home.
Register
. For more information, contact
Melissa Carp
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| The Village for Families with Young Children |
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Sunday, March 11, 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Come meet other parents-to-be before your little bundle arrives. Making the transition into parenthood is much easier when you are connected to others who are experiencing it as well. All expectant parents welcome: pregnant, adopting, first/second/third time parents, LGBTQ, interfaith, and single parents. Temple Israel membership not required. This is a FREE event! Parking validation available for the 375 Longwood Avenue Parking Garage, adjacent to Temple Israel. Please contact
Shoshanna Goldberg
for more information or to RSVP.
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| Wyner Museum |
| "How Awesome Is This Place" Exhibit 4 |
| We are excited that "rotation four" of our exhibit, "Mah Norah Ha-Makom -Ha-zeh!" or "How Awesome is this Place!" is now on display in the Wyner Museum. The title comes from the Biblical passage in Genesis when the patriarch, Jacob, awakes from his dream of a ladder ascending to heaven. He recognizes the sacred nature of that location and says, "Mah Norah Ha-Makom Ha-zeh!" With this statement, we want to lift up how amazing and wonderful Temple Israel is for all of us. We hope you'll stop by to learn from and be moved by the stories of fellow congregants. |
TILLI Winter Session - Open to All
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| The Arts: Seeing, Creating, Learning |
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Daily Life in Ancient Greece
Thursday, March 15, 2018
Coffee at 10:30 a.m., program at 11:00 a.m., brown bag lunch at 12:30 p.m.
Presented by Phoebe Segal,
Mary Burgess Comstock Curator, Greek and Roman Art, Museum of Fine Arts
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| Theatre Night Presented by TI 50s & 60s and Open to All |
| French Film: Hiroshima Mon Amour |
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Sunday, March 25 at 4:00 p.m.; $10/person
French Teacher, Susan Ridker, will present "Hiroshima, Mon Amour" (with subtitles). The movie traces the brief affair of a Japanese architect and a French actress in Japan after World War II and is acclaimed as a milestone in the history of movie-making. Registration includes dinner, beverages, and movie theatre treats.
Read more and register.
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| Join The Conversation about MLKBoston |
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March 26, 5:30 - 7:00 p.m.
In the near future, Boston will have its own world class permanent installation commemorating Dr. Martin Luther King and Dr. Coretta Scott King's legacy to Boston. Temple Israel of Boston not only hosted Dr. King in 1965 but will also be hosting a community meeting to discuss this project
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We will welcome MLKBoston's co-chairs, Reverend Liz Walker and Paul English (creator of
Kayak.com
). Come join us for this great opportunity to learn how the project began, share your thoughts and questions, and find out how you can become involved.
Please let us know you will be coming or if you have questions by emailing
Carol Michael
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May their memory be a blessing. We mourn the loss of:
Arthur Schatz
February 23, 2017 (8 Adar, 5778)
Husband of Natalie Schatz |
Andrea Shuman
February 21, 2018 (6 Adar, 5778)
Daughter of Marc and Cynthia Jartman
Sister of Joy Jartman and Mitchell Lowe
Niece of Arthur Winn
Cousin of Gil Winn (Karen) and Jennifer Aronson (Eric) |
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If you would like to send extend wishes of congratulations or condolences, please send them to
Rachel Daniels, Executive Coordinator to Rabbi Zecher, who will pass along your message. Are you or is someone you know celebrating a wedding? An engagement? A new baby? Do you know someone who is ill or in need of a friendly, supportive call? Please tell Rachel to let our clergy know.
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