What's Nu?
Parashat Vayakhel - Pekudei        
March 25 - April 1, 2017
 
 27 Adar - 5 Nisan 5777

One of our Temple members,
Seth Hamot
is in need of a stem cell donor.

There are 3 ways to help.
Shivek Bible Lecture
Rabbi Nehemia Polen
Sunday, March 26 at 9:30 am "The Hasidic Masters as seen through the eyes of Elie Wiesel"





 
 
Week at a Glance
Saturday, March 25
Services: 9:30 am
Perachim Services: 10:30 am
Mincha/Maariv: 6:50 pm


Sunday, March 26
Services: 8:30 am & 6:00 pm
Binah B'emet: 9:00 am - 12:00 noon
Shivek Bible Lecture: 9:30 am  
Israeli Dancing with Pam Kessler: 7:00 pm 

Monday, March 27
Services: 7:00 am & 7:00 pm 

Tuesday, March 28
Services: 7:00 am & 7:00 pm
Hebrew for Adults: 8:30 am 

Wednesday, March 29
Services: 7:00 am & 7:00 pm  
Women's Rosh Chodesh Study Group: 7:30 pm

Thursday, March 30

Services: 7:00 am & 7:00 pm
Bagels & A Bisl Torah: 8:30 am
Brotherhood Floor Hockey: 7:30 pm
Israeli Dancing with Pazit Lahav: 7:30 pm  

Friday, March 31

Saturday, April 1
Services: 9:30 am
Mincha/Maariv: 7:00 pm


 
Perachim Shabbat Service perachim
Saturday, March 25 at 10:30-11:30 am in the Conference Room
 
A fun-filled hour of song, prayer, storytelling and activities geared for 2-5 year olds. Parents, grandparents and caregivers are welcome!
 
 
2017 Shivek Bible Lecture ShivekLecture 
Sunday, March 26 at 9:30 am 

The Shivek Bible Lecture has been sponsored for more than thirty years by Temple Emeth past president, Herbert Shivek, and his wife, Louise in memory of their parents, Bernard and Jennie Shivek and Theodore and Anna Shaps.

This year we are proud to have as our Guest Speaker: 
Rabbi Nehemia Polen, PhD a leading expert in Hasidism and
Jewish thought.

His topic will be:  "The Hasidic Masters as seen through the eyes of Elie Wiesel."

Dr. Polen is a widely published author. His books include "The Holy Fire: The Teachings of Rabbi Kalonymus Kalman Shapira, the Rebbe of the Warsaw Ghetto"; "The Rebbe's Daughter" based on Rabbi Polen's research as a National Endowment for the Humanities fellow and recipient of a National Jewish Book Award; and "Filling Words With Light: Hasidic and Mystical Reflections on Jewish Prayer."  He is a Professor of Jewish Thought at Hebrew College.

Rabbi Polen holds a doctorate from Boston University, where he studied with and served as a teaching fellow for Nobel Laureate Elie Wiesel. Prior to his career in Jewish academia, he served for 23 years as a congregational rabbi.
 
 
There is no charge. Sponsors ($18), Patrons ($36) are welcome. Please RSVP at: www.templeemeth.org     
 
 
ReelAbilities Film Festival Ruderman  
Wednesday, March 29 at 6:30 pm at the Museum of Science

The Ruderman Synagogue Inclusion Project is pleased to be sponsoring the Opening Night Screening of Life Animated at the Museum of Science. This Oscar-nominated documentary introduces us to Owen Suskind, a young man with autism who, as a child, was unable to speak until he and his family discovered a unique way to communicate - immersing themselves in the world of classic Disney animated films. The screening will be followed by a discussion, reception and book signing with Ron Suskind, Owen's father. There is no charge. You can reserve your tickets at www.reelboston.org until the film sells out. Click here for more information.
This is the first in a series of three films.  
  
 
Women's Rosh Chodesh Study Group roshChodesh 
Wednesday, March 29 at 7:30 pm

Join us for the 5th year of our monthly Women's Rosh Chodesh Study Group. The theme for 2016-2017 is "How Goodly Are Thy Tents, Jacob" (Num. 24):  Beauty and Intentionality in Synagogue Space. The emphasis will be on exploring the beauty in our own Temple Emeth. The topic for Rosh Chodesh Nisan is "Sacred Clouds of Glory" and will be presented by Samara Katz, our Director of Congregational Learning. The  group is open to all women and meets monthly. It is lay-led and advised by Cantor Michael McCloskey. Study and discussion hour begins at 7:30 pm following our 7:00 pm minyan. Refreshments and socializing to follow. 
 
The next meeting will be held on April 26, Rosh Chodesh Iyar.
 
Shabbat K'ley-Zemer: kleyzemer 
Musical Kabbalat Shabbat
Friday, March 31 at 6:15 pm
 
Shabbat K'ley-Zemer: A series of uplifting and accompanied Shabbat services: featuring Rabbi Turetz, Cantor Michael McCloskey & guest musicians.

"A Shabbat of Song with Shir David:" Tribal Mystic Soul Music.
Share in a Shabbat celebration of Sacred Song, honoring the musicians within our Emeth community. Join us promptly at 6:15 pm for Kabbalat Shabbat, followed by Ma'ariv & special children's activity. Dinner at 7:15 pm. See flyer.

There is no charge for Temple members for this wonderful evening. All are welcome!
RSVP is required for dinner by March 27th.  
Members please call the Temple office at 617-469-9400 or RSVP online.
Non-members: $25 per family up to 4 people, $10 for additional person. Click to register

Upcoming Programs
Sunday, April 2
 
Sunday April 9
15 Steps to Freedom - A Passover Family Experience: 10:00 am - 12:00 noon.
 
Monday, April 10
Siyyum Bechorim
Erev Pesah
Services: 7:00 pm
First Seder
 
Tuesday, April 11
Passover First Day
Services: 9:30 am
Mincha: 12:30 pm
Second Seder

Wednesday, April 12
Passover Second Day
Services: 9:30 am & 7:00 pm
 
Tuesday, April 18
 Last Day of Passover. Yizkor: 7:00 am & 9:30 am 
 
 
Chocolate Seder ChocoSeder  
Sunday, April 2 at 6:45 pm

Back by popular demand! Join Temple Emeth's Education Team for an indulgent and fun night filled with everything chocolate. Chocolate Seder symbols, chocolatinis, light dinner and Seder spirit. See flyer.
Cost: $25 per person. Space is limited to the first 30 people, 21 years and older, by reservation only. RSVP here or call the office at: 617-469-9400.      
 
15 Steps to Freedom  - a Passover Family Program PassoverFamilyProgram 
Sunday, April 9 from 10:00 am - 12:00 noon

Join as for a Passover family experience:
  • Haggadah arts & crafts
  • Crossing the sea
  • Charoset competition
  • more...
Cost: $8 per child over 3. Reservation in advance is required. Space is limited to the first 30 children.
 
RSVP here or call the office at: 617-469-9400.      
Ongoing Events
Post-Kiddush Torah Study with Dr. Davin Wolok 
Finding Peace in the Tumult: The Torah's Courageous Therapy for the Soul PostKiddush 
Contact office for next date.
                    
Please join Dr. Davin Wolok for Post-Kiddush Torah Study session. The unifying theme is: "Nurturing the Spark Within: Illumination of Soul Through the Light of Torah." In the world in which we dwell we encounter both the uplifting and the depressing, both the ennobling and the discouraging, both light and darkness. It is the conviction of Judaism that the light will ultimately prevail, but even now we may draw upon inner resources, strengthening us in confronting the darkness. A spark of light exists within, which may grow in response to the Word of Torah addressing it from without. In our Shabbat sessions we will encounter Torah as an elixir, a tonic for the soul, in our journey together, toward the Eternal Day of Light. "Through Your light we shall see light." May the Torah touch you, and may you touch your fellow seekers with the light of your very own spirit and soul. 

See flyer.    
 
 Kachol-Lavan (Blue and White) - Israeli  
 Dance Troupe Kachol-lavan 
 Sundays from 11:00 am-12 noon
  No session on March 26 
 

Does your child love to dance? Join the Israeli dance troupe for boys and girls, ages 8-12."Blue and White" is a professional and fun Israeli dance troupe taught by Pazit Lahav. The troupe will perform at local community festivals including the annual Israeli Dance Festival. 
For more information contact Pazit at: 617-690-9912 or  [email protected] 
 
Hebrew for Adults HebrewforAdults 
Tuesdays at 8:30 am

Master teacher, Myril Adler, engages students in the study of Hebrew through the Siddur with the aim of becoming more familiar with synagogue and home liturgy. The class explores a variety of topics including holidays, Jewish History and Torah. Beginning readers especially welcome.
 
Gimme That Ole Time Religion Dr.WolokAdultEd  
Affirming Spiritual Realities in an Age of Science and Technology 
Every other Tuesday at 7:30 pm.


Revelation, miracle, prophecy and providence - all these are central to the Jewish view of life and reality. Yet, none are found within the scientific outlook governing our world today. Is science the whole story or only part? Are spiritual phenomena real? Join Dr. Davin Wolok at his Adult Education class every other Tuesday, following the 7:00 pm minyan to participate in our lively exploration and dialogue. For more information click here.      
 
How 'bout knitting? Group knitting 
The first Tuesday of the month at 7:30 pm.
Next class April 4.

Enjoy good company while you complete a knitting project.
Instruction and help will be available and all skill levels are welcome.
For more information please contact Tracy Gladstone at: [email protected] 
 
Bagels & A Bisl Torah BagelsandBisl
Thursday mornings at 8:00 am

Join us on Thursday mornings, as we begin the day with a bite to eat and a "little" Torah study  led by Cantor Michael and Dr. Davin Wolok. All are welcome!
 
Brotherhood Floor Hockey FloorHockey 
Thursdays at 7:30 pm following the evening minyan 

Come and join us play! The team runs on adrenaline, competition and sportsmanship.It is a lot of fun! It is a blast! A great way to keep warm, get in shape and make friends! Please bring sticks if you have them. We do have some but if we get a good crowd we may need some more. For more information please contact Michael Clayton at: [email protected] or call: C - 617-610-9281 / C - 617-840-3059. 
     
 

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