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| Michelle Ephraim presenting Hamlet's Torah at Qabbalat Shabbat November 18. |
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Friday, December 2
6:00 p.m.
Qabbalat Shabbat
Jeremy Withey Cohen will chant Qiddush
Rabbi Zecher will provide a baby naming for Edith Isobel Weintraub
Rabbi Zecher will provide a 90th birthday blessing for Dr. Rhoada Wald
7:30 p.m. Community Potluck Dinner
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9:00 a.m. Early Morning Shabbat Service and Torah Study
10:15 a.m. Shabbat Service
Jeremy Withey Cohen
Bar 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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"As we gather with our family and friends to celebrate Thanksgiving weekend, our thoughts are with the people of Israel as fires continue to burn across central and northern Israel.
Since the fires began four days ago, tens of thousands of people have been evacuated, homes have been destroyed, major roadways closed, and essential services interrupted. Israel's security establishment believes that some of the wildfires may have been acts of terror by arsonists..." (
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Giving Tuesday to CJP's Israel Fire Relief Fund
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Haifa, Israel's third largest city and Boston's sister city, was one of the hardest hit in fires that began across the country. More than 60,000 residents were evacuated, and while officials say the immediate danger has passed and residents can return home, the damage is extensive. For Giving Tuesday, make a donation to aid in the relief efforts.
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Refugee Resettlement Update
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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:
Rugs, a desk, a coffee table, and a few kitchen chairs.
Please contact
Bridget Samburg
about gently used furniture donations.
The household set-up team is in need of the following house-hold items:
Pots and pans in good condition.
Please contact
Mary Beth Landrum
about gently used house-hold items.
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. All donations will support this initiative exclusively.
Please direct general questions to
Tali
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Surviving to Thriving: An Exploration of the Indomitable Spirit of Refugees Worldwide
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Tuesday, December 6, 6:30 - 9:00 p.m. a
t Temple Israel
You are invited to join Rabbi Rachel Grant Meyer, Director of Education at HIAS, the world's oldest, and only Jewish, refugee resettlement organization, for an evening of deepening our understanding about the global refugee crisis. This experiential evening of learning will empower us all on a path of action on behalf of the world's refugees using our personal and communal stories of resilience as inspiration.
We are excited to be joined by members of the Sha'aray Shalom congregation in Hingham who have been instrumental in supporting our resettlement efforts.
Please RSVP to
Brigid
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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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Mindfulness and Movement
With Susan Sachs, LICSW and TI member
Every Tuesday at TI, 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
December 4 and every other Sunday, 1:30 - 3:00 p.m.
What is prayer? We don't know either! Come explore with us. For more information, contact David. |
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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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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.
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Life Cycle Events
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We celebrate the birth of:
Penelope Ruth Hanman
September 3, 2016
Daughter of
Samantha and Jonathan Hanman
Granddaughter of Linda and Daniel Waintrup
Great-granddaughter of Carl Shapiro
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Greater Boston Interfaith Organization
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Thursday, December 1, 2016
7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
The Islamic Society of Boston Cultural Center, 100 Malcolm X Blvd, Boston, MA
We will celebrate our helping to win $20 million in CPA money every year for Boston; GBIO delegates will authorize next steps on holding the Boston City Council and Mayor accountable on CPA. We will also learn about GBIO's proposals for criminal justice reform work, discuss in small groups, and come together to decide on our 2017 agenda. Look for Rabbis Soffer and Zecher and other Temple Israel members when you get there if you would like to sit with the group.
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An Interfaith Call for Dignity and Diligence with Mayor Martin Walsh and Other Elected Officials
Sunday, December 11
ISBCC, 100 Malcolm X Boulevard, Boston, MA
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Temple Israel Community Potluck Dinner
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Friday, December 2 in the Social Hall
Following Qabbalat Shabbat services, about 7:30 p.m.
Come join us for a potluck community dinner! All are welcome, and this is a great opportunity to catch up with friends and meet new people. We will also hear a bit about the important work of the Temple Israel Racial Justice Initiative, one of the many ways in which Temple Israel lives its commitment to social justice.
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An Evening with Dalia Rabin: A Daughter's Perspective on
Yitzhak Rabin's Lasting Legacy
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 December 5, 2016 at 7:00 p.m.
The Consulate General of Israel to New England and Temple Israel present "An Evening with Dalia Rabin: A Daughter's Perspective on Yitzhak Rabin's Lasting Legacy."
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Temple Israel Library Jewish Book Fair
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December 9 -December 23, 2016
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8:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
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Mondays
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10:00 a.m. - 8:30 p.m.
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| Tuesdays |
9:00 a.m. - 8:30 p.m.
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| Wednesdays |
CLOSED |
| Thursdays |
9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
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9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. |
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open after Shabbat Sing and Qabbalat Shabbat
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Film and Falafel
: Presented by 477, Open to All
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December 11 at 6:00 p.m. $10/person
We will enjoy a falafel dinner and watch an Israeli film entitled "
Apples from the Desert,"
the story of an Orthodox Jewish woman who secretly exposes herself to the secular world. A discussion will be led by Roberta (Robby) Steinberg, a professor at Mt. Ida College who teaches Israeli Culture through Literature, and Film and Composition and Literature. RSVP to Julie.
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TILLI Winter Session 2017
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| The TILLI Winter Session will focus on how Reform Judaism is meeting the needs and challenges of contemporary life. You may register for the full series or for individual programs. All three programs are free and open to the entire community. Read more. |
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Living Judaism together through discovery, dynamic spirituality, and righteous impact.
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