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| Rabbi Aaron Panken speaking at the Burstein Scholar-in-Residence program on December 9 |
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Friday, December 23
6:00 p.m.
Qabbalat Shabbat
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9:00 a.m. Early Morning Shabbat Service and Torah Study
4:00 p.m. Chanukah begins
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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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Shabbat Tzedek with the NAACP's Michael Curry
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F riday, January 13 at 6:00 p.m.
Join us for an inspirational Shabbat Tzedek, a Sabbath of Justice, to celebrate the values and life of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. We will welcome the Boston Children's Chorus, the Temple Israel Youth Choir, students from Beacon Academy, and the NAACP's Michael Curry.
Michael Curry was elected as the President of the Boston Branch of the NAACP in 2010, to the National NAACP Board of Directors in 2014, and was recently appointed to the National NAACP's Executive Committee.
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Other MLK Weekend Opportunities
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Saturday, 1/14 at 9:00 a.m.
Join a special Saturday morning Torah Study, with a special focus on racial justice, led by the Temple Israel clergy.
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Sunday, 1/15
Bethel AME at 11:00 a.m.
Bethel AME has invited members of Temple Israel to visit their congregation during their Sunday worship and MLK commemoration services. To participate, email Tali. Space is limited.
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Monday, 1/16
10:00 a.m. at Boston Latin School.
Join Temple Israel for a Day of Service. Boston Cares has created opportunities for 750 volunteers to support Boston youth. Please register and then let Tali know you will be attending.
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Tuesday, 1/17
Join us for a screening of Ava DuVernay's documentary "13TH", exploring the journey from slavery to mass incarceration, which the Boston Globe has called "among the very best movies of 2016" and "probably the most important." RSVP to Tali.
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From Temple to Temple: Dinner Out After Services
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Friday, December 23
Following Qabbalat Shabbat services (about 7:30 p.m.)
Golden Temple Chinese Restaurant (1651 Beacon Street, Brookline)
Celebrate Hanukkah a day early by joining us for dinner at the Golden Temple!
RSVP by Wednesday, December 21. You can also RSVP by by emailing
Sara.
Dinner will be family-style with both vegetarian and non-vegetarian options; cost per person is $20 plus beverages.
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Temple Israel Library Jewish Book Fair
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Now until 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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| Fridays* |
9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. |
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open after Shabbat Sing and Qabbalat Shabbat
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Last Tuesday's Book Group
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Last Tuesday of every month, 12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
The Library's Book Group meets to discuss a book with a Jewish theme, or a book without an explicitly Jewish theme, but we try to bring a Jewish sensibility to it! All book lovers are welcome to come, bring a bag lunch, and join the conversation! Coffee, tea, and dessert will be available. On
December 27, we will discuss
The Marriage of Opposites by Alice Hoffman. For more information, please contact
Ann. There is no fee, but an RSVP the Friday before, is appreciated.
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Center for Adult Jewish Learning at Temple Israel
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Mindfulness Meditation
with Douglas Baker, LICSW, RYT
Starting in January; Sundays from 10:00 - 11:00 a.m.
Mindfulness
Meditation
is a simple-to-learn methodology for managing stress, anxiety, and depression. Learn the basics and how to apply it in everyday life. Please contact David if you are interested.
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A History of Jewish Music: An exploration from the perspectives of four Jewish musicians
Mondays, 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. (Dinner included)
- January 9 - Singing the Torah: An Introduction to Torah Cantillation with Cantor Roy Einhorn.
- January 23 & 30 - Sephardic Music: Your Jewish Musical Suitcase: Understanding the Jewish Music of our Childhood with Cantor Lynn Torgove, Head of Vocal Arts and Instructor of Jewish Music at Hebrew College
- February 6 - Midrash Mishmash: Voices of Klezmer Musicians Past and Present with Cantor Becky Khitrik, Education Director at Temple Beth Zion.
- February 13 & 27 - Jewish Music of the 20th Century: Learning about Shlomo Carlebach & Debbie Friedman with Cantor Jeff Klepper.
Course Fee: $180 for Members/$240 for Non-Members (Included in
Monday Full Year Subscription).
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The Heart of the Matter: An Introduction to Hasidut
with Rabbi Daniel Klein, Director of Student Life and Admissions at Hebrew College
Thursdays, January 5, 12, 19, and 26, 7:00 to 8:30 p.m.
Two hundred years ago, the Hasidic movement swept through the Jewish world with its spiritual and joyous approach to Jewish life and practice. Learn the core tenets of Hasidut that are still relevant today.
Course Fee: $60 for Members/$100 for Non-Members (Included in Thursday Full Year Subscription.) |
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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 Temple Israel's Making Headlines
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Life Cycle Events
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Andrew Ginnis
December 14, 2016 (14 Kislev, 5777)
Husband of Sandra Ginnis
Father of Kate Ginnis (Ed Tekeian) and Jonathan Ginnis (Laura)
Grandfather of Sasha and Zoe Tekeian and Oliver Ginnis
Esther Allen
December 13, 2016 (13 Kislev, 5777)
Step-mother of
Bonnie Rotenberg (Jon)
Patricia Allen
December 8, 2016 (8 Kislev, 5777)
Sister of Bonnie Rotenberg (Jon)
We celebrate the wedding of:
Samuel Israel Stolper and Kathryn Rae Mulvey
October 30, 2016
Samuel is the son of Jamie and David Stolper, and grandson of Vivienne Kalman (z'l)
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Murray Jacobson
December 10, 2016 (10 Kislev, 5777)
Father of Nancy Jacobson, David Jacobson (Lori) and Susan Faigel (Jonathan)
Grandfather of Lindsay and Evan Jacobson, Sara and Jacob Faigel
Brother of Claire Cohen
Brother-in-law of Robert and Carol Mayer
Uncle of Dan Romanow (Andrew Zelermyer),
Judy Kaufman (Steven), Ted Romanow (Kim Redfield), Richard Cohen (Wendy), Gerald Cohen (Susan), and Leslie Godoff (Stan)
Eleanor Bloom
December 4, 2016 (4 Kislev, 5777)
Cousin of Sterra Tackeff
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FJECC: Me & My Parent Program
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Spring 2017 Session: Wednesday, February 8, 15, March 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 April 5, 19, 26
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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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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