What's Nu?
Parashat Vayikra       
March 17 -  April 7, 2018
 
1 Nisan - 22 Nisan 5778

This issue of What's Nu
lists events through
Saturday, April 7. 
Next issue of What's Nu
  will be published on  
Thursday, April 5.


Emoth Hour
Saturday, March 17
at 7:30 pm 




May the circle of friendship and family surround you at Passover. Temple Emeth wishes you
and your family a
Happy and Kosher Passover!
חג פסח כשר ושמח 


Week at a Glance
Saturday, March 17
Morning Services: 9:30 am
Mincha/Maariv: 6:40 pm

Sunday, March 18
Monday, March 19 
Services 7:00 am & 7:00 pm
               
Tuesday, March 20
Services: 7:00 am & 7:00 pm
Hebrew for Adults with Myril Adler: 8:30 am
Binah B'emet 
Wednesday, March 21
Services: 7:00 am & 7:00 pm
 
Thursday, March 22
Services: 7:00 am & 7:00 pm
Israeli Dancing with Pazit Lahav: 7:30 pm

Friday, March 23
Services: 7:00 am
Kabbalat Shabbat: 6:00 pm 

Saturday, March 24 
Morning Services: 9:30 am 
Mincha/Maariv: 6:50 pm

Sunday, March 25
Services: 8:30 am & 6:00 pm 
Pesach Family Program: 10:00 am - 12:00 noon
Israeli Dancing with Pam Kessler: 7:00 pm 

Monday, March 26
Services 7:00 am & 7:00 pm
 
Tuesday, March 27
Services: 7:00 am & 7:00 pm
Hebrew for Adults with Myril Adler: 8:30 am
Binah B'emet
P'ninim Dance Troupe: 5:30 pm
Israeli Dancing with Pazit Lahav: 7:30 pm 
 
Wednesday, March 28
Services: 7:00 am & 7:00 pm 

Thursday, March 29
Services 7:00 am & 7:00 pm  
Friday,  March 30 - Saturday, April 7
   
Saturday, April 7
Passover Eighth Day  
Morning Services: 9:30 am
Yizkor recited at morning services
Mincha/Maariv: 7:05 pm
The Emoth Hour EmothHour 
Saturday, March 17 at 7:30 pm
   
A unique coffeehouse experience with fascinating stories told live by our workshop participants.
   * Come for the stories!
   * Come for the storytellers!
   * Come for the coffee & desserts!

Cost is $10.00 per person. Click here for the flyer. 

 
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Congregation and Board of Director's Meeting Boardmeeting
Sunday, March 18 at 9:30 am 
 
Agenda will include:  
 
 
  • Rabbi's Lesson / D'var Torah
  • Binah B'emet and family programs
  • Adult Education - Rabbi, Cantor, Dr. Wolok
  • Nominating Committee report
  • Sisterhood & Brotherhood
  • New Business & Good & Welfare

 Click here to see a printable agenda. 

  
 
From Out Of The Storm
Cantors Respond to DevastationCantorsRespond 
Sunday, March 18 at 3:30 pm at Temple Beth Zion, Brookline
   
A Benefit Concert for the Jewish Communities Affected by Hurricanes Irma, Jose and Maria - featuring Cantor Michael McCloskey.

Suggested donation $20 ($12 for students /seniors). 
Proceeds will be donated to the Jewish Federations of North America Hurricane Relief Fund and to the Hebrew Congregation of St. Thomas, VI. 
 
To purchase tickets in advance, click here. For more information and to see flyer, please click here. 
Produced by the New England Board of Cantors in Partnership with Temple Beth Zion of Brookline.

 
Women's Rosh Chodesh Study Group roshChodesh 
Wednesday, March 21 at 7:30 pm

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."  Welcoming Rosh Chodesh Nisan, Nina Green will present: "Impact to Jewish Women in Religious Roles, Lay and Clergy"

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 session will be held on April 18.    
 
Hop into the Haggadah - a Passover Family Program PassoverFamilyProgram 
Sunday, March 25 from 10:00 am - 12:00 noon

Hop into the Haggadah and learn about Passover through experiential learning activities and Seder take-aways to use at home. 
  • Haggadah scavenger hunt
  • Songs of freedom sing-a-long
  • Charoset tasting
  • Arts & crafts
  • Frog jumping & more....
Cost: $10 per child over 3. Reservation in advance is required.
 
Passover Service Information Passover  
Friday, March 30 - Saturday, April 7

Friday, March 30
Erev Pesach - Services: 6:00 pm
First Seder

Saturday, March 31
Passover First Day -  Services: 9:30 am
Mincha: 12:30 pm
Second Seder
Recite Havdalah and Maariv before you begin your Seder 

Sunday, April 1   
Passover Second Day - Services: 9:30 am & 6:00 pm
NO SCHOOL  
Monday, April 2 
Chol Hamoed Pesach - Services: 7:00 am & 7:00 pm 
 
Tuesday, April 3    
Chol Hamoed Pesach - Services: 7:00 am & 7:00 pm 
Israeli Dancing with Pazit Lahav: 7:30 pm 

Wednesday, April 4  
Chol Hamoed Pesach - Services 7:00 am & 7:00 pm    
 
Thursday, April 5
Chol Hamoed Pesach - Services: 7:00 am  
Yom Tov Services: 7:00 pm

Friday, April 6
Passover Seventh Day - Services 9:30 am & 6:00 pm

Saturday, April 7
Passover Eighth Day - Morning Services: 9:30 am
Yizkor recited at morning services
Evening Services: 7:05 pm
 
Siyyum Bechorim Service for the First-Born firstborn 
Friday, March 30 as part of 7:00 am minyan

The Siyyum absolves the first-born from fasting Erev Pesach. The service includes a discussion and conclusion of a Talmudic Tractate by Rabbi Turetz. First-born in each family are urged to attend. Parents are encouraged to bring their first-born to this service.  
 
Bimah Flowers for Passover 
Beautify our Sanctuary Bimah for Passover 

Sisterhood will be pleased to order flowers for you whether it's in honor or in memory of a loved one. For information on how you can support Sisterhood and bring a touch of spring into our Sanctuary. Call the office to place your order - 617.469.9400.  
Upcoming Events
Wednesday, April 11
 Yom Hashoah program
Sunday, April 15
 NO SCHOOL
Monday, April 16
 Patriot's Day: Services 7:00 am & 7:00 pm
Wednesday, April 18
 Yom Ha'zikaron - Israel Memorial Day 
Women's Rosh Chodesh Study Group: 7:30 pm
Saturday, April 19
 Yom Ha'atzmaut - Israel independence Day
  
 
Yom Hashoah Commemoration ProgramYomHaShoah   
Bridging the Generations
Wednesday, April 11 at 7:30 pm

This moving program will be led by the Israeli Scouts ( Tzofim) and Temple Emeth. This program will feature Matan Zamir, Deputy Consul General of Israel to New England; Helga Lustig, a Survivor; Yona Rosenman, The Second Generation; Music by Tzofim; Poignant words of remembrance by Rabbi Alan Turetz and more. For further information click here.

 
Women's Rosh Chodesh Study Group RoshChodesh1 
Wednesday, April 18 at 7:30 pm

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." On Rosh Chodesh Iyar Carolyn Shure will lead the final learning session as we complete the year's study on "Impact on Women Receiving National and International Recognition." 

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 final meeting for this year will be held on May 16.   

Ongoing Programs
Post Kiddush Torah Study with  
Dr. Davin Wolok PostKiddush    
Every other Saturday 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 the next session and more information, please call the Temple office at 617-469-9400 
Tot Shabbat TotShabbat 
Saturdays, March 17 & April 7 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.

Free event. All are welcome. For more information, please call the Temple office at 617-469-9400
 
  P'ninim Dance Troupe Pninim  
 Tuesdays at 5:30 pm          
 P'ninim Dance Troupe, under the direction of Alla Shimron, offers
 original choreography that is based on Israeli and Jewish subjects
 including the dance styles of Rikudei Am, Jazz, Contemporary and more.
 P'ninim performs throughout the year at various community celebrations
 and took part in the annual Israeli Folk Dance Festival at MIT.  
 
 For more information contact Alla at alla@studiofiles.com or at 781-999-3768.

Heavenly Torah - Adult Education with
Dr. Davin Wolok Dr.WolokAdultEd 
Every other Tuesday at 7:30 pm; Next session: March 20     
 
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.         
 Kachol-Lavan (Blue and White) - Israeli  
 Dance Troupe Kachol-lavan 
 Sundays from 1:30 - 2:30 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 - No session on April 5
 
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!
Contribute to Temple Emeth
Gifts to Temple Emeth supplement traditional membership dues and fees and help us to provide a wide range of educational, cultural and religious programs. You can help! Please consider sponsoring a kiddush, beautifying the Sanctuary with bimah flowers, or purchasing a simcha leaf or memorial plaque, among other giving opportunities.

More details are on our website. To make a contribution, click here. Thank you!
 

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