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| Temple Israel's day school students share Shabbat dinner on March 17, 2017 |
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27 Adar, 5777
Torah portion:
Haftarah portion:
Isaiah 43:21−44:23
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Friday, March 31
6:00 p.m. Qabbalat Shabbat
(Watch Live Stream)
Sylvia Elena Cevallos will chant Qiddush
7:15 p.m. Community Potluck Dinner
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Saturday, April 1
9:00 a.m. Early Morning Shabbat Service and Torah Study
10:00 a.m. Thank Goodness It's Shabbat!
10:15 a.m. Shabbat Service
Sylvia Elena Cevallos Bat Mitzvah
6:45 p.m. Havdallah
7:00 p.m. Stepping Out Gala |
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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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 Syrian Refugee Stories
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The Boston Globe has published the first of a series chronicling Boston's Syrian refugee families--an effort in which Temple Israel is actively participating.
"The family could not fathom, yet, what their arrival meant to those Americans. An unlikely coalition of Jewish leaders and synagogue members, local Syrian-Americans and Muslims, philanthropists and refugee experts, they had worked for months to bring the Syrian refugees to Boston. With determination and persistence, they had convinced the State Department and its partners that the families could succeed here, in spite of the city's high cost of living. They'd asked to receive families with children, making those young lives a focus of their mission. They'd woven a safety net, flexible and strong, to make certain that it turned out right.
The support they got along the way had overwhelmed them - housefuls of donated furniture, stacks of donated gift cards, scores of enthusiastic volunteers lining up to offer child care and English lessons. Congregants at a dozen synagogues pledged to sponsor Syrian families at varying levels. At one, supporters donated $100,000 in a month and arranged to help two families pay rent for a year."
Read more.
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Our first cohort of 10th graders from
Kiryat Haim High School outside of Haifa,
our Boston-Haifa Connection partner site, will be visiting us this week. The group of twelve students and two educators will be here
today through Tuesday, April 4
. These students are in the middle of a year-long partnership with nine of our teens through The Tent, and will be hosted by TI and TBZ families. Join us at Qabbalat Shabbat this
Friday, March 31
to give them a warm welcome.
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Stepping Out 2017 - Last Chance to Buy Tickets!
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Saturday, April 1, 2017
6:45 p.m. Havdalah,
7:00 p.m. Event begins
We are celebrating the people and stories that make up our community. Come hear from some of our members about what Temple Israel means to them. You will also have the chance to get your own personal life story written by Dan Hurley, the 60-second novelist. The night will be full of food, drinks, dancing, and the chance to bid on your own personal cocktail party with the clergy.
Purchase your tickets here.
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Passover 5777
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Putting Prisons on the Seder Plate
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This year we are putting pine cones on the seder plate to represent mass incarceration and criminal justice reform. Why the pine cone? We "pass over" pine cones every day. Inside each of these pine cones is among the most precious of all nuts - the pine nut. Most of us pass more pine nuts in a single day than one could count in a year. Yet, they remain hidden, unseen. Moreover, they're nearly impossible to extract with our own hands. Thus these seeds, the glorious pine nuts all around us, remain "out of sight, out of mind."
Learn more
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Clergy Matzah Brei Cook Off
Tuesday, April 11
Matzah Brei Cook Off begins at 9:30 a.m.
Followed by festival Service and Study for adults and a special kids' program
It's time once again for the Clergy Matzah Brei Cook Off! On the first day of Passover our clergy will compete for your taste buds. Last year, Rabbi Suzie Jacobson won. This year, we have some new wild and crazy recipes to offer. Who will win? We'll eat, celebrate the holiday, and then do some studying.
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Women's Seder
Thursday, April 13 from 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Join us for the 9th Annual Women's Passover Seder. Through ritual, song, and conversation we will retell the story of Passover over a potluck Seder meal, using a newly revised Haggadah created by the women of Temple Israel. Rabbis Zecher, Jacobson, and Gubitz will lead the seder. This is a wonderful celebration not to be missed!
Register and send your $18 contribution to Melissa Carp at Temple Israel. Contact
Melissa for more information.
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Don't Be a Stranger, Let's Find You a Seder!
Do you have space for an extra guest or two at your Passover seder table? Are you a member of the TI community in need of a place to go for Passover? If so, we invite you to participate in Temple Israel's Passover seder match program.
To participate, simply fill out the online survey linked below. There will also be c
ards to fill out and return at Friday-night services as an alternative to the online survey. All responses should be in no later than Wednesday, March 28.
Complete the online survey by signing up as either a host or a guest.
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Breaking Matzo Passover Resource
If you are looking for Passover resources, please visit
Breaking Matzo
, a website created by
TI member Andy Goldfarb
to help the Jewish community makes their home holidays magical, meaningful, and memorable. The website features original and inspirational recipes, projects, and blogs.
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On Sundays: April 2, 30, and May 7, 14, 21 from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m.
Back by popular demand! Join us for an all-levels yoga class that weaves together vinyasa flow, breathing, and meditation. These classes will be thoughtful and slow moving, with a balance between physical challenge and mental clarity. Course Fee: $15 to drop in.
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Face to Face Leadership Taught by Rabbi Jamie Kotler
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On Thursdays: April 6, 13, 20, 27, May 4 from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m.
A study of Moses, and the transformational power of leadership for the leader and the people he serves.
Course Fee: $75 for Members/$125 for Non-Members
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Spring Semester Registration
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The TILLI Spring Semester is fast approaching. Class descriptions and registration are live on our website. Spring semester classes begin on April 6. For more information, contact Sue.
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| TIkkun Central is the umbrella for all justice and compassion activities at Temple Israel. Email Tali to be added to our weekly TIkkun Central e-newsletter, JustNews. |
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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. 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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Tzedek Reflection Gathering: Immigration and Refugees
Wednesday, March 29, 7:00 - 8:30 p.m.
Temple Emanuel, 385 Ward St, Newton
Learn about the background of the Safe Communities Act legislation, prepare for a April 5 State House event to support this bill, and explore additional Tzedek Reflection action steps on immigration and refugees. RSVP and email Tayler and Tali to let them know. |
Climate Change Film Series
Sunday, April 2, 4:00 p.m.
Temple Ohabei Shalom, 1187 Beacon St, Brookline
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. Read more. |
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From Degradation to Dignity: Our Collective Journey to Justice
Thursday, April 6, 7:00 p.m.
Please join us for an evening at Temple Israel as we prepare for Passover, learning from inspired leaders engaged in reforming criminal justice in Massachusetts. Featuring Rahsaan D. Hall, J.D., M.Div, and Karen Lischinsky, Ph.D. Please RSVP. |
Praise Be the Flood: Green Shabbat with Rev. Fred Small
Friday, April 7, at Qabbalat Shabbat
Scientists predict that climate change will have dire consequences for humanity and the planet we inhabit. Can global warming move us to change course and build a new society grounded in justice, equity, and compassion?
Please join us for a special service featuring guest speaker, Reverend Fred Small. The night will also mark the launch of TI's campaign to earn the GreenFaith-Energy Shield certification. For information, please contact
Joan
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Friday, March 31 in the Slater Lounge
Following Qabbalat Shabbat services, about 7:15 p.m.
Come join us for a potluck community dinner in the Slater Lounge following Qabbalat Shabbat services! All are welcome, and this is a great opportunity to catch up with friends and meet new people.
RSVPs are appreciated; you can RSVP
here,
or by emailing Sara.
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We mourn the loss of:
Norman Grossman
March 22, 2017 (24 Adar, 5777)
Father of David, Phillip, Eric, Rachel, and Jeffrey Grossman
Anny Backer
March 13, 2017 (15 Adar, 5777)
Daughter-in-law of Rae Backer
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We celebrate the engagement of:
Rabbi Shahar Colt and Darya Mattes
We celebrate the birth of:
Elena Hannah Miller
Gill
March 14, 2017
Daughter of Tamara Porter Miller and Jacob Gill
Granddaughter of Susan
Porter
and
Myron Miller
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