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| Rabbi Gubitz and Cantor Hollis Schachner at Rabbi Gubitz's Installation. |
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Friday, November 11
6:00 p.m.
Qabbalat Shabbat
Olivia Gordon will chant Qiddush
Rabbi Zecher will provide a baby naming for Madelyn LeBoff Vafai
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9:00 a.m. Early Morning Shabbat Service and Torah Study with
Rabbi Oshrat Morag
10:15 a.m. Shabbat Service
Olivia Gordon
Bat Mitzvah
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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 let our clergy know by emailing Melissa Carp, Executive Coordinator for Rabbi Zecher, who is more than happy to help you.
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| A Message from the URJ - Making History at the Kotel |
On November 2, 2016, for the first time, men and women prayed together and read Torah in the main plaza of the Western Wall in Jerusalem. Forcing ourselves past those who, literally, tried to rip the Torah scrolls from our arms, we brought 14 Torah scrolls to the Kotel, which
Women of the Wall proudly used for their prayer in the women's section. We then brought the scrolls to an egalitarian service...
Read the full letter.
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Haifa Comes to Boston for Torah Study
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Saturday, November 12 at 9:00 a.m.
Join us for a spectacular treat this Shabbat when Rabbi Oshrat Morag from Congregation Or Hadash in Haifa leads Torah Study. Ordained by the Reform movement in Israel at HUC-JIR Jerusalem campus, she is a beloved rabbi, teacher, published author, and leader. She has an MA in Biblical and Gender Studies and is a Doctorate candidate in the field of Feminist Theology. We are thrilled to welcome her to our community.
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Center for Adult Jewish Learning at Temple Israel
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Consider joining us for a whole year of learning through the Center for Adult Jewish Learning:
- Monday Evening Course Subscription allows you to enjoy all six courses for $450/yr. for members and $600/yr. for non-members (includes dinner)
- Thursday Evening Course Subscription allows you to enjoy all six courses for $300/yr. for members and $500/yr. for non-members
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November 9, 7:00 p.m.; $15/person
PLAYWRIGHT Yakir Eliahu Vaknin | TRANSLATOR Natalie Fainstein
DIRECTOR Guy Ben-Aharon | FEATURING Ramona Alexander*
Come join us in engaging with this important one-act monodrama written by playwright Yakir Eliahu Vanknin dealing with the struggles of a woman born without a uterus in finding her femininity in our modern world.
Register
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What is the Quintessential Symbol of the Jewish People?
with Misha Clebaner
November 10, 17, December 1, 8
Course Fee: $75 for Members/$125 for Non-Members
The Star of David had a meteoric ascent to its place atop the Jewish symbolism pantheon. In this class we will be exploring how different Jewish themes and values are manifested in these various symbols.
For more information, contact
David.
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 Louise Nevelson: Light and Shadow
A conversation with biographer
Laurie Wilson
November 13, 2:00 - 3:30 p.m.
Tickets only: Temple Israel members $10/Non-members $15
Tickets and a copy of Louise Nevelson: Light and Shadow: Temple Israel members $50/Non-members $55
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Mindfulness and Movement
With Susan Sachs, LICSW and TI member
Every Tuesday at TI, starting Nov 15th 12:30-1:15 p.m.
This is a weekly, 45-minute class to improve well-being in both mind and body by practicing mindfulness meditation and simple fundamental movements.
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Tefillah Group
With Rabbi Suzie Jacobson & members of the group
November 20 and every other Sunday, 1:30 - 3:00 p.m.
No course fee
What is prayer? We don't know either! Come explore with us. For more information, contact David. |
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The 22nd Annual Joy Ungerleider Jewish Book Month Program
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 Hamlet's Torah: How Shakespeare Teaches Us To Take Things Personally
Friday, November 18 at 6:00 p.m.
Understanding our agency as readers of Shakespeare illuminates our experience with the Torah. Join us for Qabbalat Shabbat services and a presentation followed by text study with Michelle Ephraim and a special Oneg Shabbat in memory of Mark Yesley given by Marlene Yesley, Susan Yesley, and Ellen and Joel Silberman.
If you would like to read Michelle Ephraim's latest book, Shakespeare Not Stirred: Cocktails for Your Everyday Dramas, please contact Ann to purchase a copy. Read more. |
The Annual Burstein Scholar in Residence Weekend
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 With Rabbi Aaron Panken, Ph.D., President of Hebrew Union College - Jewish Institute of Religion
Friday, December 9
6:00 p.m. Qabbalat Shabbat
Embracing, Distancing, Adapting, and Refining: Reform Judaism's Relationship with Jewish Tradition. A festive oneg to follow.
Saturday, December 10
9:00 - 11:00 a.m. Shabbat Morning Torah Study
True Lies - Truth, Gossip, and the American Jewish Way
4:00 p.m. Havdalah, Wine & Cheese
Illuminating Hanukkah - An Exploration of How Jewish Holidays Grow and Change
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Thank you to all those who have stepped up and helped us to successfully launch this initiative within our community.
We currently have six working teams. If you would like to be involved with one or more of these teams, please contact the following people:
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The household set-up team is in need of the following furniture donations:
6 dressers;
2 buffets/side tables or hutches;
5 bookcases;
4 small end tables or night tables
4-6 kitchen chairs;
2 living room chairs/small upholstered chairs;
10 rugs;
1 desk;
1-2 coffee tables;
1 toy box/storage chest;
2 love seats/small couches.
Please contact
Bridget Samburg
about gently used furniture donations.
We continue to raise funds for this cause through our members, friends, and families. If you are comfortable inviting your friends from outside the congregation to donate, we welcome it. Donations can be made online or checks can be made out to Temple Israel with "Refugee Resettlement Initiative" in the memo line. Every cent of every donation goes to the refugee families.
Please direct general questions to
Tali
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Noah Aronson, Guest Artist - Karol Musical Weekend
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 Friday, December 16 at 6:00 p.m. and
Sunday morning, December 18 at 11:15 a.m. during Religious School
Noah Aronson is an energetic and soulful composer/performer whose unique musical style has made its way into communities across North America and in Israel. Noah released his first solo Jewish album in May 2011 and his Left Side of the Page has received wide-spread acclaim for setting to music poetic selections from our new Mishkan Tefilah Prayer Book. With his knowledge and love of Judaism, Noah takes us on a musical and spiritual journey that fills us with a sense of completeness and wholeness.
Read more. |
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New Exhibit in the Wyner Museum
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"Mah Norah Ha-Makom Ha-zeh!"
"How Awesome Is This Place!"
We are delighted that the Wyner Museum's "How Awesome is this Place" exhibit is now open. Please come by to see the lovely photos of your fellow Temple Israel members, and read their moving stories.
If you know someone who would enjoy participating in this ongoing exhibit, please contact
Ann
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 Temple Israel's Making Headlines
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November 4, 2016
Area prof's Vienna Project promotes Holocaust remembrance
The Jewish Advocate - Featuring Temple Israel member Karen Frostig
November 2, 2016
CPA Endorsed by Boston Clergy
Jewish Alliance for Law and Social Action
October 28, 2016
The 2016 top 100 women-led businesses in Massachusetts
The Boston Globe - Featuring Temple Israel members, Pam Goodman and Mindy Berman
October 26, 2016
Harvard Hillel sought a kosher deal for striking food workers
JTA - Featuring former RYFTI VP of Social Justice, Gabe Gold Hodgkin. Read his D'var.
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Life Cycle Events
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Matilde McAfee
November 4, 2016 (3 Cheshvan, 5777)
Wife of James McAfee
Mother-in-law of Jill Hahn
Grandmother of Emma, Elias, and Jordan McAfee-Hahn
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Mario Cevallos
October 30, 2016 (28 Tishri, 5777)
Father of Carlos Cevallos (Barbara)
Grandfather of Sylvia and Isabella
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Breakfast Meet-and-Greet
Sunday, November 20 at 10:45 a.m.
Panera Bread in Coolidge Corner
Would you like to make business contacts and share ideas while meeting your fellow Temple Israel members?
Join us
and meet friendly, local business professionals in your TI community. Get some breakfast and share business ideas, network, and make new friends. If you have business cards, bring them--if not, your friendly presence and enthusiasm for networking is more than enough. Email Josh
for more details or to RSVP.
Join the Temple Israel LinkedIn Group
This group is open to all members of the Temple Israel community. You can find it by searching for "Temple Israel of Boston Professional Network" in LinkedIn. Once you've joined the group, please feel free to share and invite other members of the TI community. If you have questions or would like more information, please email
Sara
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Congratulations to the
Frances Jacobson Early Childhood Center (FJECC)
, who recently re-certified the incredible
Nature Explore
outdoor classroom. The Rita and Adam J. Weiner and Family Outdoor Classroom is a unique learning environment that organically instills in our students a true sense of wonder about the world in which we live.
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Me & My Parent Program
Mondays from 9:30 - 10:45 a.m. for a 10-week program
Spring 2017 Session: Mondays, February 6, 13, 27; March 6, 13, 20, 27; April 3, 24; and May 1
Cost: $200/session plus a $15 materials fee/session
Calling all one to two year olds! Grab your parent and come to Room 105 at Temple Israel for a special 10-week program. Mindy Elins, an award winning early childhood Jewish educator in the Boston area has developed a curriculum to guide our morning and help us to start off our week in a most amazing way. Mindy promises our parents will have a great time in this interactive environment and will be able to sing and dance right along with us - for the rest of the week.
Space is limited. For more information, please contact Helen or Lisa.
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Living Judaism together through discovery, dynamic spirituality, and righteous impact.
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"Fertile" in collaboration with 
