May 22, 2017/5777
GBIO event at Temple Israel on 5/18/17 with over 700 people in attendance
Calendar On the Calendar
2 Sivan, 5777
Torah portion:
Numbers  1:1−4:20

Haftarah portion:
Hosea 2:1-22
 Friday, May 26
6:00 p.m. Qabbalat Shabbat
Aden Louis Giannetti will chant Qiddush

(Watch Live Stream)
 Saturday, May 27
9:00 a.m. Early Morning Shabbat Service and Torah Study

10:15 a.m. Shabbat Service
Bar Mitzvah of Aden Louis Giannetti
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.
Temple Israel of Boston Selected for Ruderman Synagogue Inclusion Project
Temple Israel of Boston is one of nine synagogues in Greater Boston, spanning all movements, that was selected to become a Congregational Partner of the Ruderman Synagogue Inclusion Project, a collaboration between Combined Jewish Philanthropies and the Ruderman Family Foundation. Together, we are working to create communities where people of all abilities are welcomed and participate fully. The nine synagogues will be recognized at a community event that will highlight the work of RSIP tonight at Temple Emanuel of Newton. Read the full press release.
CJP Awards Teen Engagement Grant to The Tent
We are proud and excited to share that The Tent at Temple Israel Boston has been awarded one of the first grants in Combined Jewish Philanthropies's new Teen Engagement Grant process, supported by the Jim Joseph Foundation. Thanks to this grant, next Fall we will be able to offer a bus for Tent students one-way from Cambridge to Temple Israel every Monday that we're in session. We hope this bus will be helpful to current Tent families, and we hope that it will encourage residents of cities like Cambridge, Somerville, Medford, Malden, Arlington, and Belmont to join us in The Tent. Read the full press release. Learn more about The Tent.
Annual Gathering of the Congregation
Thursday, June 8, 2017 at 6:00 p.m.
Temple Israel's  Annual  Gathering of the Congregation is a time to celebrate how we are  Living Judaism Together. On  June 8, we will:
  • Look back at what has been an incredible year for our congregation
  • Honor our accomplishments
  • Recognize our N'divei Lev Honorees, members who have made a special impact on Temple Israel life
  • Look forward to our next year as a community
  • Install our new officers, Board of Trustees members, and Leadership Council members
Temple Israel Goes to Fenway for Jewish Heritage Night
Tuesday, June 13 
5:30 p.m. dinner and refreshments
7:10 p.m. Red Sox game
The Temple Israel community will be heading to the Red Sox game for Jewish Heritage Night at Fenway. Tickets are $40, and all TI community members who purchase tickets ahead of time will receive a hat with "Red Sox" inscribed in Hebrew! Free parking on Nessel Way or in the garage if there are no spaces on Nessel. We'll walk together to Fenway before the game. Read more and purchase your tickets. Contact Roberta with questions. 
Have a Moving Experience in Israel: See It on Your Bicycle!
Join Rabbi Elaine Zecher and other Temple Israel members from October 31- November 7 on the Israel Ride from Jerusalem to Eilat. It's a downhill (mostly!) ride but lifts up the environmental work in the Negev to support the collaboration between Israel and her neighbors in the region. Interested? Curious? Read more or email TI member, David Trietsch, for more information.
May Her Memory Be for a Blessing
It is with profound sorrow that we share the sad news of the death of Reena Kling. For twenty-two years Reena was a dedicated B'nei Mitzvah tutor at Temple Israel. She shared her wisdom, knowledge, and care with our kids on the way to their B'nei Mitzvah ceremonies. We will miss her.  May her memory always be for a blessing.
CAJL
Center for Adult Jewish Learning at Temple Israel
Planning a Jewish Wedding
Monday, May 22, 2017, 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Temple Israel of Boston
Recently engaged? In the process of planning your wedding? Explore the symbols of the Jewish wedding ceremony, ways to honor family traditions, and how to personalize your ceremony (Looking for a rabbi to help you? Let our TI clergy know!). Taught by Rabbi Julie Zupan of Reform Jewish Outreach Boston in partnership with the Center for Adult Jewish Learning at Temple Israel. Register here or call 617-928-0012. $10 per couple.
A Taste of Judaism: Are You Curious?
Tuesday, June 13, 20 from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
This engaging class on Jewish spirituality, ethics, and community taught by Rabbi Sue Ann Wasserman is designed for the curious beginner. All faith backgrounds welcome. Register.  This program is offered by the Union for Reform  Judaism 's Reform  Jewish  Outreach Boston with generous funding from Combined  Jewish  Philanthropies. For more information, contact Mike. Course Fee: Free.
For more information on the Center for Adult Jewish Learning, please  visit our website to see our brochure and to register for classes . For more information, contact  David . 
libraryDr. Arnold L. Segel Library Center
Last Tuesday Book Group
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 May 30, we will discuss EDEN by TI member, Jeanne Blasberg who will also be attending to speak about her book. For more information and to RSVP, please contact  Ann.
Living Judaism together through discovery, dynamic spirituality, and righteous impact.