What's Nu?
Parashat Bo        
January 20- February 3, 2018
 
4 Shevat - 18 Shevat 5778

This issue of What's Nu
lists events through
Saturday, February 3
including Purim festivities. 
Next issue of What's Nu
  will be published on  
Friday, February 2.


Women's Rosh Chodesh
Wednesday, January 24
at 7:30 pm
For information click here.



Shabbat K'ley Zemer
Musical Kabbalat Shabbat
Friday, January 26 at 6:15 pm



Tu B'Shevat Family Program
Sunday, January 28


Week at a Glance
Saturday, January 20
Morning Services: 9:30 am
Mincha/Maariv: 4:30 pm

Sunday, January 21
Services: 8:30 am & 6:00 pm
Binah B'emet:9:00 am   
Israeli Dancing with Pam Kessler: 7:00 pm 
 
Monday, January 22
Services 7:00 am & 7:00 pm
               
Tuesday, January 23
Services: 7:00 am & 7:00 pm
Wednesday, January 24
Services: 7:00 am & 7:00 pm
 
Thursday, January 25
Services: 7:00 am & 7:00 pm
Israeli Dancing with Pazit Lahav: 7:30 pm

Friday,  January 26
Services: 7:00 am
 
Saturday, January 27
Morning Services: 9:30 am
Mincha/Maariv: 4:40 pm

Sunday, January 28
Services: 8:30 am & 6:00 pm
Israeli Dancing with Pam Kessler: 7:00 pm 

Monday, January 29
Services 7:00 am & 7:00 pm
 
Tuesday, January 30
Services: 7:00 am & 7:00 pm
 
Wednesday, January 31
Tu B'Shevat
Services: 7:00 am & 7:00 pm

Thursday, February 1
Services: 7:00 am & 7:00 pm 
Israeli Dancing with Pazit Lahav: 7:30 pm 
 
Friday,  February 2
Services: 7:00 am
Kabbalat Shabbat: 6:00 pm 
 
Saturday, February 3
Morning Services: 9:30 am
Women's Rosh Chodesh Study Group roshChodesh 
Wednesday, January 24 at 7:30 pm - rescheduled from
Jan. 17

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 Shevat. The topic will be: " Women in Politics and Law" and will be presented by Shirah Hecht and Mina Tillinger.
 
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 February 14.   
 
Shabbat K'ley-Zemer: kleyzemer 
Musical Kabbalat Shabbat
Friday, January 26 at 6:15 pm. Dinner at 7:15 pm.
 
Shabbat K'ley-Zemer: Shabbat Shirah and the Song of the Minyan: Join Cantor Michael McCloskey, Rabbi Alan Turetz and special guests Shir David: Tribal Mystic Soul Music for a participatory and uplifting accompanied service followed by a delicious communal dinner. Tonight we are celebrating our minyan.   See flyer. 
 
There is no charge for Temple members for this wonderful evening. Donations gratefully accepted. All are welcome, but RSVP is required for dinner. Please call the Temple office at 617-469-9400 or members can register/ RSVP online with number attending.  Non-members: $25 per family of 4, $10 for additional person. Click to register and make payment. List number attending.  Deadline to RSVP - January 22.  
 
Tu B'Shevat Family Celebration: TuBShevatCelebration  
Sunday, January 28 from 10:00 am-12:00 noon  
 
Temple Emeth invites you to celebrate Tu B'Shevat with:
  •      Taste of the seven species
  •      Paper-making
  •      Birdhouse construction
  •      Dancing
  •      Music and more...    See flyer.
Space is limited. RSVP in advance is required by January 22nd. 
$25 per family up to 4 people, $5 for additional child age 3 and up. Click to register. 

 
Cantor-Plex Film Festival Cantor-Plex 
Saturday, February 3 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.   
 
  
   
 
Tonight's movie is "Waiting for the Messiah," directed by Daniel Burman. The Argentinean picture tells of Ariel (Daniel Hendler), a post-production video editor, a young man who is torn between devotion to traditional family ties and his desire for something different, and of Santamaria (Enrique Pineyro) an older bank employee who suddenly finds his life in complete turmoil. The picture is in Spanish with English subtitles.
 
 
 
 
Upcoming Events
Wednesday, February 14 
 Women's Rosh Chodesh: 7:30 pm
Tuesday, February 27
 Cindy Marshall Workshop: 7:30 pm
Wednesday, February 28
 Erev Purim
Thursday, March 1
 Purim
 
What's Your Story?WhatsYourStory
Workshop with Cindy Rivka Marshall
Tuesdays, February 27, March 6 & March 13 from 7:30-9:00 pm
   
A unique workshop series facilitated by Cindy Rivka Marshall, an award-winning professional storyteller. There will be 3 sessions on basic storytelling skills, story structure and presentation. Participants will develop and shape their own stories to present at the Emoth Hour - a storytelling coffeehouse at Temple Emeth. Cost is $18.00 per person. Click here to reserve your space.  Click here for the flyer.
Celebrate Purim at Temple Emeth!
Purim ServicesPurimServices  
Wednesday, February 28: Mincha/Maariv &
Full Megillah Reading in the Chapel at 6:00 pm 
Thursday, March 1 at 7:00 am  


Services and full Megillah reading in the Chapel, Hamantaschen and Light Dinner. No charge but RSVP by February 21 needed for dinner. Click here to register and list number attending.  
Matanot L'evyonim: Donations to Yad Chessed will be collected, or you can click here to donate online.
Pasta for Purim - Bring a box of dry pasta for the Brookline Food Pantry. 
 
Purim Pandemonium Pondemonium 
Wednesday, February 28 at 6:15 pm - Baker Vestry


  • Family Megillah Reading, Music, Dancing & Festivities
  • Costume Parade & Goody Bags
  • Hamantaschen and Light Dinner - No charge but reservations necessary for dinner. Click here
    to make reservations and please list number of people attending.  See flyer here.
  • Matanot L'evyonim: Donations to Yad Chessed. Click here to see this flyer.
       

Ongoing Programs
Post Kiddush Torah Study with  
Dr. Davin Wolok PostKiddush    
Saturday, January 27 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."  The topic for today is: "Prologue and Promise: The Ending of Genesis, the Commencement of the History of Redemption."
 
Free event. All are welcome. For more information, please call the Temple office at 617.469.9400 
Heavenly Torah - Adult Education with
Dr. Davin Wolok Dr.WolokAdultEd 
Every other Tuesday at 7:30 pm; Next session: January 30  
 
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.         
Tot Shabbat TotShabbat 
Saturdays, Jan. 20 & Feb. 3 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:
February 17 .......

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 Kachol-lavan 
 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. 
 
For more information contact Pazit at: 617-690-9912, or brooklinefolkdancing@gmail.com

Hebrew for Adults HebrewforAdults 
Tuesdays at 8:30 am

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.
Bagels & A Bisl Torah BagelsandBisl
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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More details are on our website. To make a contribution, click here. Thank you!
 

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