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| Torah Study in its new location--the library! |
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Friday, January 13
6:00 p.m.
Qabbalat Shabbat
Shabbat Tzedek with the NAACP's Michael Curry
Zachary Sneider will chant Qiddush
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9:00 a.m. Early Morning Shabbat Service and Special Racial Justice Torah Study
10:15 a.m. Shabbat Morning Service
Zachary Sneider 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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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, students from Beacon Academy, and the NAACP's Michael Curry. We will also be joined by the Temple Israel Youth Choir, students from the Tent, and the TI Band.
Michael Curry was the President of the Boston Branch of the NAACP from 2010-2016. Curry was elected to the National NAACP Board of Directors in 2014, and was recently appointed to the National NAACP's Executive Committee.
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| Our librarian, Ann, has compiled a list, available here, of MLK Day and Shabbat Tzedek resources available in our library and beyond. |
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Other MLK Weekend Opportunities
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Saturday, 1/14
9:00 a.m. at Temple Israel
Join a special Saturday morning Torah Study, with a special focus on racial justice, led by the Temple Israel clergy.
3:45 - 6:30 p.m. a
t Temple Israel
Racial Identity & Justice: A Facilitated Discussion for Greater Boston Jewish Teens
Hosted by Temple Israel of Boston and Temple Beth Shalom of Needham.
Register.
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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. Registration is now closed.
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Tuesday, 1/17
7:00 p.m. at Temple Israel
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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Rabbi Elaine Zecher on WHDH-TV with the
Jewish Perspective
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Sunday, January 15, 2017, 7:30-8:00 a.m.
WHDH-TV, Channel 7, Boston
Join Rabbi Elaine Zecher on WHDH-TV, Channel 7, with the Jewish Perspective
on humor and wisdom.
She will talk with Rabbi Bernard Mehlman about his new book on King Solomon, and
interview William Novak,
the co-creator of The Big Book of Jewish Humor and
author of a new book about growing older with laughter.
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Revisiting Rabbi Soffer's Sermon
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| "With relentless hope, we will together do what the Jewish people have for thousands of years sworn to God that we will do: Inaugurate another chapter of the story of redemption." Read Rabbi Matthew Soffer's blog "In 2 Weeks, a New King Will Arise...." |
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Nominate an Emerging Leader
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| We are interested in identifying "emerging leaders" in our community - people who are either actively involved at Temple Israel or people who we hope will become more involved. Please submit your recommendations by January 22 for up to five people and describe how each could develop into future Board of Trustees and Leadership Council members. |
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Temple Israel Lifelong Learning Initiative (TILLI)
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First Session of the Winter Series
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 God?! Reform Jewish Theology Then and Now with Rabbi Suzie Jacobson
Thursday, January 19
Coffee at 10:30 a.m. Study Session 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. then BYO lunch
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. For more information, contact Sue. |
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TI Goes to the Theatre! Sponsored by 477, Open to All
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A Doll's House
January 19, at Avenue of the Arts/BU Theatre
Pre-show talk at 6:15 p.m.; show at 7:30 p.m.
Join us for Huntington Theatre Company, "A Doll's House," directed by Temple Israel member, Melia Bensussen. Nora and Torvald Helmer are living their dream life: happily married with children and security. When Nora risks her reputation to save her husband's life, the consequences test the limits of their love. Tickets are $70, and include light apps and theatre ticket. RSVP to Julie.
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REALLY
January 26, at Matter and Light Fine Art, SOWA
Pre-show talk at 6:00 p.m.; show at 7:00 p.m.
Set in an actual loft filled with photographs, the play features two women who work to process the loss of a young man they both loved. Cost $25/person. Limited to 20. RSVP to Julie.
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Join AJWS for a Private Screening of
Ixcanul
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Thursday, January 19
6:30 p.m. Light refreshments
7:00 p.m. Film screening
Hosted by
TI member,
Bea Wilderman at Temple Israel
Ixcanul (Volcano), Guatemala's first-ever Academy Awards entry, is a captivating film that explores the balance of tradition and modernity for indigenous women. Through hypnotically beautiful cinematography, we come to know 17-year-old MarÃa, a Mayan girl who is forced into an arranged marriage. When a shocking complication forces her to interact with the modern world, we learn just how little control she has over her own destiny.
Following the film, join
AJWS staff for a discussion about their work in Guatemala and how their global partners are working to address the issues in the film.
Space is limited. Please RSVP by
January 10
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Pray, Study, March: January 21
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January 21
9:00 a.m. Temple Israel followed by a trip to the Boston Common
Join others in the Jewish community who are planning to attend the Boston Women's March and seeking to do through a Jewish lens. We will begin with a short Shabbat service at Temple Israel at 9:00 a.m. followed by Torah study, when we will begin the Book of Exodus. Then we will leave at 10:30 a.m. to take the T from Longwood. We will join with the other marchers around 11:00 a.m., January 21 on the Boston Common's "Carty Parade Ground" on the corner of Beacon and Charles Streets. Read more.
Planning on being in Washington, DC?
8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, January 21 at the Hyatt Regency Washington
Join the Religious Action Center staff and other Reform Jews participating in the Women's March on Washington for a Shabbat worship experience to Nosh, Pray, and March.
9:30 a.m. - 3:45 p.m.: Religious Action Center Open House
Hospitality. Warm up and grab a snack in the Religious Action Center's hospitality ballroom at the Hyatt Regency Hotel.
Register.
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Center for Adult Jewish Learning at Temple Israel
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Jewish Singing Lab
with Rabbinical Student Micah Shapiro
January 22 & February 12, 10:00-11:30 a.m., $10/class
Together we will explore the depth and power of melody and communal singing with space for reflection and group connection. These sessions will offer a journey into the long-standing Jewish tradition of spiritual growth through song. Please contact David if you are interested.
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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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Hevra Kadisha of Boston Volunteer Opportunity
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The Hevra Kadisha of Boston consists of volunteers, men for men and women for women, who perform Tahara, the ritualistic preparation of the deceased prior to burial. It is a sensitive, caring act of devotion and a mitzvah opportunity. The Taharot take place in Newton and require about 2 hours. It is on an as needed basis as the Hevra Kadisha responds when requested.
There will be a training session on
Sunday, January 29. If you are interested, have questions, or would like more details; please e-mail TI member
Elaine Abrams
or
call
at 617-539-0868.
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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 January 31, we will discuss The Hare with Amber Eyes, by Edmund de Waal.
For more information, please contact Ann. There is no fee, but an RSVP the Friday before, is appreciated. |
 Temple Israel's Making Headlines
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Life Cycle Events
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We mourn the loss of:
Dr. Maxine (Maggie) Salvatore
January 4, 2017 (6 Tevet, 5777)
Mother of
Gabriella Salvatore Strecker (John)
Grandmother of
Joseph Bullock
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Honor the memory of a loved one by dedicating a memorial plaque in his or her memory. We have two areas where this can be done: the Alice G. Winn Memorial Menorah is located along the rear wall of the Sanctuary, and these memorial plaques are made from glass and hung once a year during the summer. The Harry N. and Estelle S. Gorin Memorial Alcove surrounds one of the entrance doors to the Sanctuary, and these plaques are made from bronze and can be hung all year round.
Once a plaque is ordered, Temple Israel will perpetually read the name of the deceased during Shabbat services on the anniversary of death. Family members will receive notification of this date in advance of the
yahrzeit.
All names on plaques are included in the annual Yom Kippur
Book of Remembrance
distributed to the congregation on Yom Kippur.
A contribution of $650 to the Temple Israel Endowment Fund will secure a plaque in either the Alcove or on the Menorah. For further information, please email or call
Sue
at 617-566-3960.
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We are now accepting applications for our Toddler and Preschool classes for September 2017. The Frances Jacobson Early Childhood Center has been highlighted in the Boston Magazine as among the best preschools in Boston. This school is accredited locally as well as nationally through the NAEYC.
For more information or an application, please contact
Lisa
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She is also available to show you the school.
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Living Judaism together through discovery, dynamic spirituality, and righteous impact.
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