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Shavua Tov: Sunday, April 23, 2017 / 27 Nissan 5777
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Welcome to Temple Isaiah's weekly newsletter. Shavua tov, h
ave a good week.
Sunday, April 23
10am Meditation at CCJDS
6:30pm Social Justice Speaker Julie Rabinowitz in the Adult Lounge
Monday, April 24
12:45pm Mahj Monday in the Adult Lounge
Tuesday, April 25
Wednesday, April 26
8:30am WOI Hike
Thursday, April 27
5pm Tot Shabbat Snack in the Beit Knesset
5:30pm Tot Shabbat service followed by dinner in the Beit Knesset
6pm Happy Half Hour Oneg in the Amphitheater
Saturday, April 29
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Learn about health care access with Julie Rabinovitz (Women's Rights Team)
Sunday, April 23 at 6:30pm in the Adult Lounge
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Featured Events This Week
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Anti-Semitism, Again: What Is It, Why Now, and What Can We Do About It?
with Rabbi Oren Postrel
Sundays: April 23, April 30 from
10:10-11:10am
Room 207 in the CCJDS building
Cost: $36/members, $54/non-members.
This 4-week course will use imagery and primary texts to take a hard look at what makes a prevailing culture institutionalize the hatred of Jews. Over four weeks we will rise from despair to hope, from powerlessness to confidence, and dismay to action.
Click here to login and register, call our education department at (925) 284-9191 or email daniella@temple-isaiah.org
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Clergy Course with Rabbi LeVine
"Love is in the Air: The Song of Songs & Ruth"
Sundays, April 23 and May 7
at 11:15am in the Beit Knesset
Free of charge. Register with daniella@temple-isaiah.org or contact (925) 284-9191.
Two of the most charming, unexpectedly bold, and undeniably beautiful little books of the Hebrew Bible are read during the spring and early summer each year. The Song of Songs is traditionally read during Passover, and Ruth is read during Shavuot. We will explore each of these in greater depth, focusing on the theme of love.
The Song of Songs surprises us by its unabashed celebration of love - marriage and children are not the point here; rather pure erotic love between two human beings. For a more detailed introduction, see Rabbi Alissa Miller's Shabbat Shalom. We will focus on selected themes from the poetry. If you want to read the Song in advance, I highly recommend it, although you will not need to have any prior knowledge for the class.
The book of Ruth is quite different than the Song of Songs. It is prose, not poetry - a fun and meaningful story in four chapters (read it in advance - it's easy!). It focuses on the love of family and friendship, as well as romantic love.
How does love move us? How does love surprise us? How does love heal us? These are the questions our tradition poses. Join Rabbi LeVine for this conversation of the ages.
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Family Member Support Group for adults with mental illness
Monday, April 24, 7-8:30pm in TTC room 204
Facilitated by licensed clinical social worker, Rosemarie Frydman, and NAMI certified trainer Karen Cohen. Temple Isaiah lower education building, room 204. Contact: Karen@openourhearts.net
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Bridging Identities: On Being LGBTQ, Jewish and Pro-Israel
with Dara Papo and Arthur Slepian
Tuesday, April 25 at 7pm in the Adult Lounge
Our speakers will discuss the Israeli LGBTQ community's progress and challenges, how to engage progessive LGBTQ people with Israel, and how the LGBTQ communities of Israel and North America can learn from and support one another. Sponsored by the Temple Isaiah World Jewry and Israel Committee and Women of Isaiah. Free and open to the public.
Details and RSVP at www.temple-isaiah.org/israelandworldjewry
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Neighbor to Neighbor Women's Circles Info. Session
Wednesday, April 26 at 7pm in the Adult Lounge
One of N2N's initiatives is to form interfaith women circles to promote and cultivate understanding and respect within a diverse community. Join us for this info. session to learn more.
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Tot Shabbat Evening
Friday, April 28 in the Beit Knesset (note location)
5pm Snack and 5:30pm Service
followed by catered dinner.
Geared toward families with children up to 5 years old, Tot Shabbat is an interactive and friendly Shabbat experience. Enjoy food, activities and prayer with other young families. Dinner: $25 per family (2 adults) or $10 per person at the door.
RSVP at www.temple-isaiah.org/totshabbat
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Outdoor Shabbat Service
Friday, April 28 with 6pm Oneg 6:30pm Service
in the Amphitheater (please note the location)
Please joins us for an outdoor 6pm Happy Half Hour Oneg and 6:30pm service in our Amphitheater honoring April birthdays and anniversaries.
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Don't Miss Out!! Saturday, April 29, 2017 at 6pm at Temple Isaiah
Journey to Israel, Italy and Morocco aboard the S.S. Isaiah and experience a delicious tapas feast, casino gaming with great prizes, bonanza jackpot dice roll, belly dancers, amazing live entertainment, video horse racing, bingo, silent auction, raffle prizes and much, much more. Click here for the full schedule. Details and tickets at
www.temple-isaiah.org/gala2017
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Library Open House
Sunday, April 30 between 10:30-12:30pm
If you have not yet visited our library, this is the perfect opportunity to become part of our vibrant literary community. Activities for young readers provided.
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Annual Membership Meeting
Tuesday, May 2 in the Social Hall
6pm FREE Mediterranean dinner catered by Wilma Lott
7pm Membership Meeting. We need a quorum of 10%. All are welcome!
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Shabbatarama Yom Ha'atzmaut Celebration
with the Israel and World Jewry Committee
Friday, May 5 with 5:45pm Dinner and cake
6:30pm Service in the Sanctuary followed by Oneg
Come as you are for an interactive service with lively singing and visual tefillah with dinner, dessert, gaga, arts & crafts, and more!
Catered Dinner Cost: $10 per person or $35 per family/household (up to 2 adults and 3 kids). Cost increases to $40 per family at the door if you don’t RSVP, so we can guarantee enough food for all www.temple-isaiah.org/shabbatarama If you do not want to use your Chaverweb account, you can also RSVP by emailing Daniella@temple-isaiah.org
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Mussar and Meditation Service
Saturday, May 6 at 10:30am in the Beit Knesset
At this monthly Mussar service, we open our hearts through chant and silence, and discuss the Jewish teachings around a particular quality. You might be surprised at how the combination of music and silence calms us, connects us, and creates space for new ways of thinking and acting to emerge.
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Support Group for adults with mental illness
Sunday, May 7, 3-4:30pm in TTC room 204
Dealing with anxiety, depression or other emotional challenges?
Come to Temple Isaiah's support group and join others in sharing and supporting one another. Facilitated by licensed marriage and family therapist, Valerie Milner, and Diana MaKieve. Contact: Diana@openourhearts.net or (925) 988-9707.
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HaMakom Grief Support Group
Sunday, May 7 at 3pm in the library
Death is part of the cycle of life, and we work our way through grief guided by the rituals and practices passed down through the centuries. We also find comfort in sharing our stories, talking about the ones we miss so much, having a place where others understand and listen. HaMakom is that place. There is no need to RSVP. Temple members and grief specialists Dawn Boyer Comer, MA and Karen Kupetz, MSW, will be present. Questions? Contact griefgroup@temple-isaiah.org
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W.I.S.E. Ones Seniors Group with Helen Ann Licht
Wednesday, May 10 at 11:30am in the Adult Lounge
Come with Helen Ann Licht to Italy. Helen Ann is an artist who has shown her work widely in California and the United
States. She has spent many summers in Venice enjoying the ambience, the art and the architecture. She will share with you
some of her favorite memories of two beautiful cities, Venice and Verona and the stories of what makes these cities unique,
their history, their 17th century art, their food and the problems and pleasures of the vibrant modern life they contain.She will
include removing a 16th century mural, the opera at the Arena de Verona, the 2015 Biennial and a charming synagogue along the way.
Please mark your calendar and bring your own lunch. Questions? Contact Jan Trzesniewski
at 925-376-0361 or jtrzesniewski@hotmail.com
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Annual Women's Shabbat Retreat
Friday, May 12 to Saturday, May 13 at Ralston White Retreat Center, Mill Valley
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Tot Shabbat Morning
Saturday, May 13 at 9:30am in the Adult Lounge
Geared toward families with children up to 5 years old, Tot Shabbat is an interactive and friendly Shabbat experience. Enjoy food, activities and prayer with other young families. All are welcome. RSVP for FREE bagel brunch at
www.temple-isaiah.org/totshabbat
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3rd Annual Neighbor to Neighbor Interfaith Picnic
Saturday, May 20 from 12-3pm at Lafayette Reservoir large picnic area
Join us as we meet and deepen our connections with our neighbors of different faiths, enjoy each other's foods, and play and pray together in a fun, family atmosphere designed for all ages. Details and RSVP at www.neighbor2.com
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Anshei Isaiah Kick Off
Monday, May 22 at 6pm in the Social Hall
Featuring special guest speaker Roberto Clemente, Jr.
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Outdoor Shabbat Service with Board Installation
Friday, June 2 at 6:30pm in the Amphitheater
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Camp Kefli 2017:
July 31- August 4 and
August 7-11 for kids K-8th grade
The Camp Kefli experience enhances a child's year-round Jewish learning and promotes a positive connection to Temple Isaiah. The days are spent on adventures to places like the Exploratorium, Creativity Museum, and Six Flags Discovery Kingdom. We bowl, swim, and have fun competing in the annual Maccabi Games. Our Theme Days this year include Mighty Jewish Power Rangers, Kefli Cartoon Mania, and Kefli Takes Manhattan. Register at www.temple-isaiah.org/kefli
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Midrash Mondays with Rabbi LeVine
Mondays
at 11:30am
in the Beit Knesset
Uncover the joy and meaning of reading one of the oldest collections of Midrash - Mekhilta. In the process we will learn ways of relating to the text, to the world around us, and to each other. Drop-ins welcome.
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Neshamah Yoga
Tuesdays and Thursdays
at 10am in the Adult Lounge
This unique class weaves together self-care/massage, tai-chi, brain balancing, and traditional yoga poses, along with breathing techniques for stress reduction and optimal health. This ongoing, drop-in class draws from the deep wellspring of our tradition, including Mussar, Torah portions, liturgy, poetry, and Jewish holidays. Bring: Yoga mat. All other props will be provided for new students. Adults only, drop-ins welcome. $5 for members, $10 for nonmembers.
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Tefillah Thursdays with Rabbi Greninger
Thursdays at 8:30am in the Sanctuary
Refresh your soul every Thursday morning with a healthy dose of prayer! The short service will conclude by 9am, followed by a 30-minute study session related to Jewish prayer and liturgy.
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Ganeinu Jewish Playgroup
Fridays at 9:15am in the Adult Lounge
Temple Isaiah is proud to offer a free, Jewish, drop-in playgroup for parents and caregivers, and their infants and toddlers (0-30 months).
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Torah Study
Satur
days at 8:45am or 9:15am in the Beit Knesset
Join us on Shabbat morning as we study the weekly Torah portion with a member of our clergy team. We meet at 8:45am and later at 9:15am if there is no bar or bat mitzvah scheduled. Newcomers are always welcome.
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Shabbat Worship
Friday Nights at various times (see calendar)
and Saturday mornings at 10:30am
Warm, inclusive, participatory Shabbat services are part of what makes Temple Isaiah a welcoming place.
Click here for more details.
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Special Gifts
Optional Credit Card Fees
You can help Temple Isaiah by agreeing to add 3% to any credit card transaction to offset our costs. This is an optional opportunity to support Your Jewish Neighborhood and not a requirement. Please tell your family and friends!
Corporate Matching Gifts
Please consider asking your employer for corporate matching gift opportunities. Questions? Contact the Temple office at (925) 283-8575.
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Community Yom HaShoah
Sunday, April 23 from 2-4:30pm at Beth Chaim, Danville
The Impact of Faith on Immigrants and Refugees:
"Recurring Themes Throughout U.S. History"
Sunday, April 23 at 4pm at LOPC
"Real-Life Facts on the Current Refugee Crisis"
Sunday, April 30 at 4pm at LOPC
Beginning Yiddish
Tuesdays, April 25-June 20 at Congregation B'nai Shalom
This is a continuation class; new students are welcome and encouraged to join. Learn this rich and colorful language in a relaxed, irreverent and heimisheh atmosphere. All you need is some zitz-fleish (butt + patience) an ardent desire to learn, an interest in Jewish culture, and an ability tzu veren tzeshussen fahr gelechter (to crack up). Stress in this class will be placed on lernin the alef beis (print and script), elementary grammar, and reading basic texts. Emphasis will be placed on interactive conversation among students (almost) entirely in Yiddish in order to develop the ability to form sentences for basic needs when conversing with Yiddish speakers. The instructor will include salient aspects of the history and evolution of Yiddish as grist for conversation. Students will also master 60 Yiddish shprekhverter (expressions) and vitzlekh (witticisms), some rated GP.
http://catalog.lehrhaus.org/course/2017/winter/L155-CBS/
Yom Ha'atzmaut Community Celebration with The Maccabeats
Monday, May 1 at 5pm at Congregation Emanu-El
The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at Cal State University, Easy Bay announces its Spring/Summer (May-August) 2017 program of lectures, courses & field trips. Of special interest to Temple Isaiah members may be: "Sikhism and Judaism: Unique and Yet Akin" a lecture by Ken Blady & Amrik Singh Pannu, on Wednesday, June 14th, 2:00-3:30 p.m.; "Jewish Communities in Exotic Places," a course by Ken Blady, Wednesdays, May 17, 24 & June 7,14 & 21, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.as well the course on "Fascism" by Larry Prud'homme, June 5,12,19 & 26, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Monthly lectures are held in the Oak Room, courses in classrooms on the Concord Campus of Cal State East Bay, 47000 Ygnacio Valley Blvd., Concord. All lectures are free to OLLI members, there is a charge for courses. Brochures of the complete Spring/Summer 2017 OLLI program are available in the Temple House & on the carousel in the entrance to the Sanctuary. For further information, please call the OLLI office at (925) 602-6776 or go on line to our website at www.scholarolli.com
UNDER ONE TENT
Temple Isaiah is proud to present UNDER ONE TENT, Contra Costa's Jewish Book & ARTS Festival. Our community's UNDER ONE TENT program returns for a spring semester, with events starting in late March and continuing through the end of June. Book talks, a gardening demonstration, multi-week classes, lectures, galas, film screenings and more are on our exciting line-up. Detailed information about all of our festival programs can be found at: www.underonetent.org
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Our caring community of volunteers dedicated to offering comfort and support to members and their families in times of need. The Angel Network can assist with a range of tasks from meals and transportation to making visits and phone calls. When a need arises, tell us. Contact clergy assistant Nina Jones or call (925) 283-8575.
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Be a member mensch
Want to help make Your Jewish Neighborhood even better? Be a member mensch! Invite your non-member family and friends to your next service or event so they too can experience all that Temple Isaiah has to offer. Mention your love for Temple Isaiah when you're out in the community. Have a prospective member lead? Please introduce them to the Temple Isaiah clergy and staff and take pride in helping to connect others with our caring community.
Havurot
Already in a Havurah? Please join our active havurah database and contact the membership coordinator with any availability for others to join you, as well as questions, ideas, milestones, and photos. We'd love to hear from you!
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If you need immediate support with a death, illness, or other urgent matter, please call the Temple office at (925) 283-8575. Email communication may result in delays. We have a wonderful staff who will make sure you get the support you need.
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Temple Isaiah's mission is to embody, enhance and perpetuate our Jewish tradition
by providing a welcoming spiritual home where the membership gathers
to worship God, study Torah, engage in acts of Tikkun Olam, participate in Jewish
rituals and life cycle events, and experience the joy of being part of a caring community.
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