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Emunah Happenings
Thursday, January 19, 2017 / 21 Tevet 5777
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January 19, 26, and February 5 (make-up date), at 8:00 PM
Are you preparing for a visit with your Israeli grandchildren, a course of study at Hartmann, or your 1st or 10th visit to Israel? This mini-course is designed to give non-speakers a chance to learn key words and phrases. Contact
Nancy Lefkowitz for more details.
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Friday, January 20, 9:00 AM
This month the Billy Dalwin Pre-School has scheduled Meet & Greet coffees with representatives from 3 Jewish Day Schools. This Friday morning Shira Strosberg will host a Meet & Greet for Solomon Schechter Day School.
No RSVP necessary!
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Sundays in January, 9:00 AM
Rabbi Lerner will once again be teaching this class about the mechanics of Jewish rituals surrounding death. The course is not about loss and grief, but will answer the questions regarding what to do, and why we do what we do. Questions? Contact
Kathy Macdonald
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Sunday, January 22, 9:00 AM
Join Rabbi Lerner on Sunday morning for a special Spiritual Shaharit Service. The service will include learning & meditation elements. Start your week with communal blessings of gratitude, meaningful recitation of psalms, and meditative Barekhu, Sh’ma, and Amida experiences.
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Sunday, January 22, 6:15 PM
Join the Temple Emunah Sisterhood for another installment of Dinner and a Movie Night! They will be showing the movie Shalom Ireland and serving a traditional Irish meal.
Space is filling
up! To RSVP, contact Joelle Gunther by 1/20.
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Chanting Torah with Mark Weiner
Starting this spring, fellow congregant Mark Weiner will teach the skill of chanting Torah. Opportunities for Torah readers to learn Advanced Torah reading skills are also available. All backgrounds are welcome! Contact
Mark Weiner at (781) 863-6356 for details.
This class will meet on Sundays, 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM, January 22 through February 26, 2017.
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Beneath the Helmet: Israel Movie Night
Wednesday, January 25, 8:00 PM
The Israel Committee presents the film
Beneath the Helmet
: From High School to the Home Front, a coming-of-age story which follows the journey of 5 Israeli high school graduates who are drafted into the army. This event is FREE and light refreshments will be served.
RSVP HERE.
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Refugee Action Committee Meeting
Thursday, January 26, 8:00 PM
Join us to hear about what we have learned so far about organizations working with refugees, and participate in a discussion about how we, as a community, would like to proceed. If you plan to attend the meeting, or would like to be participate in the Refugee Action Group, please email
Barbara Posnick
or
Sylvia Perlman
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Climate Action Committee
Sunday, January 29, 11:00 AM
The newly formed Climate Action Committee will be having a meeting on Sunday, January 29 to follow-up on the action plans stated at the last meeting & build on our ideas. If you are interested in participating, please be in touch with
Esther Hausman or
Paul Neustadt.
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Sunday, January 29, 2017, Noon
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Discover wisdom and strength you didn't realize you had! Please join Arnie Kerzner and Toni Stechler, on Sunday afternoons as they lead us in a discussion on promoting personal wisdom within our community at Temple Emunah.
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Sunday, January 29, 2017, 4:30 PM
Cooking and eating have always been a way for people of different cultures to connect. Join us as we explore tastes and stories from traditional Sephardic cuisine. Rachel Raz, director of the Early Childhood Institute at Hebrew College and long-time Temple Emunah member, loves to explore different tastes from around the world.
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Wednesday, February 1, 7:30 PM
Did you go on the Israel Ride trip with Temple Emunah? Are you interested in going in the future? Do you want to learn more about our community biking groups? Join us for an Israel Ride Theme Night at Minyan! The evening will be hosted by Temple Emunah Israel Ride Team, the Lexington Minutemenschen.
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With concerns about the impact of climate change increasing, and the President Elect appointing climate deniers to key cabinet posts, the newly formed Climate Action at Temple Emunah committee invites you to participate in Climate Action Shabbat on
Saturday, February 25, 2017.
We will be reading the book “This Changes Everything” by Naomi Klein, and Rabbi Fel will give a sermon on this topic. We will have an opportunity to discuss the book and the rabbi’s sermon during Kiddush.
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Watch this week's video from our Rabbis!
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On-Going Programs at Temple Emunah
Intermediate Mah Jongg, Mondays, 12:45-4:00 PM (weekly)
Israeli Folk Dance, Mondays, 8:00 PM (weekly)
Open Mahjongg, Thursdays, 3:00-5:00 PM (weekly)
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Community Hevra Kadisha of Greater Boston:
(CHK) is pleased to be offering another orientation to prepare people to be
Taharot team members
. We invite you to join us on
Sunday afternoon, January 29, 2017, 3:00-5:30 PM
at the Brezniak-Rodman Funeral Chapel, 1251 Washington Street, West Newton. Contact
Barbara Neustadt
if you have any questions and are interested in attending. Temple Emunah is a sponsor of this program.
NEW REP Theater Shows: Join Minyan Katan and other Temple Emunah friends at upcoming shows at the New Rep theater in Watertown. All Temple Emunah members get a 20% discount! In it's 4th decade, the New Repertory Theater has established itself as one of the Boston's premiere theater companies. Upcoming shows not to be missed: Brecht on Brecht, February 12, 2:00 PM, Golda's Balcony, March 26, 4:00 PM, and The Gift Horse, April 23, 4:00 PM. There is FREE parking! Call Jan Nargi to order tickets at the discounted rate: 617-923-7060 x 8206.
Emunat HaLev, the Meditation Institute of Temple Emunah
is excited to announce that we are having a special Meditative Ma'ariv service with Rabbi Lerner on Wednesday, January 25, 7:30 PM. And please note that our January Shabbat morning meditation has be rescheduled to January 28.
Sisterhood Passover Fair Trade Chocolate is coming soon!
Our popular Passover fundraiser is back again for your enjoyment.
We are selling 4 different delicious organic bars, Dark Chocolate with Almond (55% Cacao), Dark Chocolate Orange (65% Cacao), Mint Chocolate (67% Cacao) and Very Dark Chocolate (71% Cacao). The chocolate bars are $4 each.
We are also selling 10 ounce bags of organic semi-sweet chocolate chips (55% Cacao). The chips are produced in a facility that does not process peanuts, tree nuts, milk, eggs, wheat and soy. The cost is $5 per bag.
Look for our table during the Purim Carnival on Sunday March 12th. Contact Cindy Bobrow for more!
Community Leadership Program in Israel:
The Shalom Hartman Institute
is now accepting applications for June 2017!
For
the
past
sixteen
years
the
Shalom Hartman
Institute
has
been
hosting
lay
leaders
from
around
the world
to
study
texts
with world-renowned
scholars,
learn
about
current
Israeli
policies
and
politics,
and explore
Israel. Each
year,
the
Shalom
Hartman
Institute
hosts
over
150
lay
leaders
to study
a
specific
topic.
#HartmanSummer 2017
will
address
some
of
the
most
significant
challenges
and questions
facing modern
Israel,
reimagining
the
claims
of
our
past,
and
imagining
the possibilities
for
our
future,
through lectures,
seminars,
day
trips,
and
special
programs.
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JCDS Parlor Meeting: Please join us on Thursday, January 19 at 8:00 PM for a parlor meeting with JCDS Head of School Dr. Susie Tanchel at the home of a current JCDS family in Arlington, MA. We will explore how JCDS partners with families to raise creative and joyful Jewish learners who will have the skills to solve problems and navigate an increasingly diverse world. Please RSVP by January 13 to Josh Langer.
Solomon Shechter Group Visits: Group Visit for Students Entering Grade 1 on
Wednesday, January 25, 2017, 8:30-9:30 AM.
Students entering grade 1 in Fall 2017 and their families are invited to a special morning led by Schechter's 1st-grade teaching team, designed to help us get to know your child. Prospective students participate in hands-on learning centers, activities and playtime.
Jewish Singles Mingle—Pre-Super Bowl Cocktail Party; Join singles ages 45–65 on Thursday, February 2, 6:30-9:00 PM for a fun evening of drinks, snacks, and socializing at a Newton restaurant (location will be sent prior to event). Cost: $18, which includes a $10 drink voucher. Questions? Contact Marilyn Goldman at (781) 789-7345. Space is limited and advance registration is required (no walk-ins). Register today HERE!
SCHECHTER PALS (Preschoolers and Little Siblings) is a free, family-friendly series of programs of the Solomon Schechter Day School. At every PALS event, preschoolers enjoy entertainment and projects that are designed to be engaging, educational and interactive. Hands-on activities that teach Jewish values are woven into every PALS. Please join us for the fun! All PALS programs are held at 60 Stein Circle, Newton. For more information, contact Stephanie Maroun. Next event: Feb 8, 2017.
ESER at Hebrew College,
Young Adult Learning Series -
Make meaningful connections and engage in conversations that matter. Eser is ten home-based sessions exploring contemporary issues illuminated by Jewish texts, thoughts and wisdom. Eser participants are young professionals in their 20s and 30s from all backgrounds. Register today for their spring sessions, starting in March!
JCDS Matters of Taste:
Matters of Taste is our annual signature fundraising celebration. Sunday, March 19 at 5:00 PM is our 18th year of intimate and engaging conversations with
noted members of the greater Boston community.
Meet old and new friends for cocktails and dinner while enjoying our gallery of student art and shopping our silent
auction. Be captivated by a dynamic conversation with your choice of special guest, and end the evening on a sweet note with a
dessert reception. Register HERE.
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Service Times & Programs this weekend:
Friday, January 20, 2017
4:26 PM Shabbat candle lighting
5:30 PM Kabbalat Shabbat
Saturday, January 21, 2017
9:30 AM Shabbat Service
Bat Mitzvah of Avery Cutler
Meditation postponed to 1/28/17
10:30 AM Jr. Congregation
11:00 AM Mini Minyan
12:00 PM KNISH
4:15 PM Minhah/Text Study/Ma'ariv/Havdalah
5:27 PM Shabbat Ends
Sunday, January 22, 2017
9:00 AM Religious School
11:30 AM Chanting Torah w/ Mark Weiner
7:30 PM Ma'ariv
Shabbat Shalom,
Jodie Parmer
Program Director and Family Educator @ Temple Emunah
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