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Judges 4:4-5:31
Shabbat Shirah, Tu B'Shevat
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Friday, February 10
6:00 p.m.
Qabbalat Shabbat
Alejandra Sol Mineo-Levitsky will chant Qiddush
7:00 p.m. Riverway Project's Soul Food Friday (20's & 30's)
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Saturday, February 11
Tu B'Shevat
9:00 a.m. Early Morning Shabbat Service and Torah Study
10:15 a.m. Shabbat Morning Service
Alejandra Sol Mineo-Levitsky 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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Summer 2017 CSA Program with Buckle Farm
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 Join Temple Israel and the Buckle Farm for our second Community Shared Agriculture program! The Buckle Farm is a small, diversified organic vegetable farm in Unity, Maine.
The Summer Share: Enjoy 15 Weeks of Our Best
Freshly-harvested summer shares feature a variety of vegetables, herbs, and fruit from our MOFGA certified organic fields and orchard in beautiful Unity, Maine. $350.00 for 15 weeks. Starts June 6 and ends September 12. Also available: cut flower shares and tomato shares. Read more.
We need 40 sign-ups by March 31 to make this happen. Sign up online or send in a check addressed to "Buckle Farm" and contact Joan to let her know. |
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Tu B'Shevat Reading Suggestions
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 Looking for a good book to read for Tu B'Shevat on Saturday? Read a list of suggestions from our library, compiled by Amanda Powers, Library Madricha. The list includes books for all ages. See more resources from URJ. |
Want to stay in the loop with Tikkun Central? Email
Tali to be added to our weekly social justice newsletter, JustNews.
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Climate Change Film Series
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Temple Sinai, Temple Israel, and Temple Ohabei Shalom are excited to announce a climate change film and discussion series. A moderated conversation will follow each film.
There will be no charge for the series. Each showing will run from
4:00 - 6:15 p.m
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- February 12, Temple Sinai (50 Sewall Ave, Brookline) will screen "Before the Flood."
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Heart of Nuba Film Screening
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 Sunday, February 12, 2:00 PM
Rabb Hall, Boston Public Library
Temple Israel is sponsoring The Heart of Nuba, an inspiring film telling the story of Dr. Tom Catena, a graduate of Brown University and Duke University School of Medicine, who has dedicated his life to the care of the Nuban people of Sudan. Single-handedly, Dr, Catena runs the Mother of Mercy Hospital in the Nuba Mountains, caring for those victims of the daily bombings ordered by the Sudanese dictator, President al-Bashir. After the film, there willbe a Q&A with a panel featuring Aymen Korika, from the Nuba Mountains of Sudan. This event is free of charge. |
| Book Discussion: Just Mercy: A Story of Justice and Redemption |
Thursday, March 2 at 7:00 p.m. 
Join us for an evening at Temple Israel to discuss and learn from Bryan Stevenson's Just Mercy: A Story of Justice and Redemption. #1 New York Times Bestseller and named one of the Best Books of the Year by The New York Times, The Washington Post, The Boston Globe, The Seattle Times, Esquire, and Time. RSVP to Tali for this event or if you would like to participate in a discussion group at another time.
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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 for up to five people and describe how each could develop into future Board of Trustees and Leadership Council members. |
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Engage@TI Small Group Connections
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| Looking to meet more people at TI or to connect with others in meaningful ways? Join or volunteer to lead a Small Group at Temple Israel! Hiking groups, book groups, young professional learning groups, conversations on aging, or perhaps a Shabbat supper club? Reach out to Rabbi Gubitz to express interest and to learn more. |
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Temple Israel Lifelong Learning Initiative (TILLI)
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Second
Session of the
Winter Series
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 Evolving Reform Jewish Attitudes Toward Race with Rabbi Matt Soffer
Thursday, February 16
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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Temple Israel Community Potluck Dinner
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Friday, February 17 in the Social Hall
Following Qabbalat Shabbat services, about 7:15 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.
To help assist us in planning,
RSVP
and let us know what you plan to bring by
Wednesday, February 15
. You can also RSVP by emailing
Sara
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Center for Adult Jewish Learning at Temple Israel
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Carl Steinbaum Course in Jewish History: A New and Sublime Conception of God And the Jewish Religion: The History of American Reform Judaism in 3 Acts with Rabbi Dan Judson, PhD
Mondays: March 6, 13, 20 from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. (Dinner Included)
In this class we will explore the history of American Reform Judaism from its inception in 1825 through the 20th century. We will pay particular attention to the history of Temple Israel itself and the way that its story interacts with broader themes in American Jewish history. Course Fee: $90 for Members/$120 for Non-Members. Please contact David if you are interested.
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Refuat HaNefesh V'Refuat HaGuf - Healing of the Body and the Soul: Topics in Jewish Medical Ethics
with Rabbi Lila Kagedan
Thursdays: March 9, 16, 23, 30 from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m.
Judaism has a unique perspective on medical ethical dilemmas. This course will explore issue in medical ethics with a Jewish legal lens and from a Jewish perspective. Course Fee: $60 for Members/$100 for Non-Members.
For more information, contact
David
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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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 Temple Israel's Making Headlines
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Life Cycle Events
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We celebrate the birth of:
Olivia Caskie Stinnett
February 2, 2017
Daughter of Melanie and Nathaniel Stinnett
Sister of Abigail Stinnett |
We mourn the loss of:
Morton Backer
January 31, 2017 (6 Shevat, 5777)
Husband of Rae Backer
Father of Jimmy Backer, Louise Backer and Claire Backer
Stanley Shiffman
February 3, 2017 (7 Shevat, 5777)
Brother of Carl Shiffman (Joan)
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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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Being a Jewish Citizen on a College Campus:
What You Need to Know
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Thursday, February 16 at 7:30 p.m.
at Gann Academy, 333 Forest Street, Waltham, MA
Are you a Jewish teen preparing for college and wondering how you might find your Jewish voice in your dorm or in class? Are you interested in understanding what you might encounter in the variety of social, political or cultural activities on a campus? Join other Jewish teens and parents for a conversation with Professor Justin Cammy, Associate Professor of Jewish Studies and Comparative Literature and Director of the Program in Jewish Studies at Smith College, to explore these and other questions about finding your Jewish community on campus. RSVP. |
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Living Judaism together through discovery, dynamic spirituality, and righteous impact.
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