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Shavua Tov: Sunday, June 25, 2017 / 1 Tammuz 5777
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Welcome to Temple Isaiah's weekly newsletter. Shavua tov, h
ave a good week.
Sunday, June 25
2pm WOI Sufism Reoriented Tour
Monday, June 26
12:45pm WOI Mah Jongg in the Adult Lounge
Wednesday, June 28
8:30am WOI Hike
7pm Wise Aging course in the Oneg Room
Friday, June 30
10:30am Intro. to Prayer Shabbat Service in the Beit Knesset
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URJ Biennial 2017 registration is now open!
Help us put together a gold delegation! If we have at least 12 registrants from Temple Isaiah, each will be refunded at the discounted rate and receive lots of other perks. Click for more details and to register here today.
Isaiah Teens Head to Israel for Maccabiah Games
Annual Membership Commitment Renewal
In June each year we start a new fiscal year at Temple Isaiah and your membership commitment matters! Please check your inbox, or mailbox for your annual membership commitment renewal letter and invoice based on last year's membership level. Your account must be in good standing to receive passes for High Holy Days. Questions? Please contact the office at (925) 283-8575 or visit www.temple-isaiah.org/commitment
SF Pride Parade
For the fourth year in a row, join the URJ San Francisco Bay Area Community to march together in the San Francisco Pride Parade, Sunday, June 25, 2017. Reform Jews from across the Bay Area will march together as one united group to show our solidarity with the Pride movement, proclaim our support of civil and human rights, and demonstrate our own strength in numbers. Sign up here, and let Rabbi LeVine know you'll be there so Temple Isaiah members can meet up alongside many of our sister congregations.
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Senior Rabbi Transition - We'd Love To Hear From You!
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Our rabbinic transition team is actively engaging all members of our community over the next few months to provide input on the senior rabbi transition.
Please join us for one of the following community wide opportunities:
Town Hall Discussion
Sunday, June 25 from 4-6pm in the Social Hall. RSVP here.
Shabbat Evening Discussion
Friday, July 14 after the 8pm service in the Sanctuary
Shabbat Evening Discussion after Shabarbecue
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Featured Events This Week
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Intro. to Prayer Shabbat Services
Satur
days, June 24 and July 1
at 10:30am
in the Beit Knesset
“Help! I don’t know much about Jewish prayer services!” Have you ever come to services at Temple Isaiah and felt totally lost? Have you ever wanted to know how and why we recite particular prayers, or what the prayers mean? This is a three-week introduction to Jewish prayer, helping you feel more comfortable with services at Temple Isaiah. During each of these sessions we will pray together the Shabbat morning service, and along the way, we will explore the meaning, structure, and customs of the prayers. All are welcome! Feel free to attend one, two, or all three weeks! Questions? Contact rabbi.greninger@temple-isaiah.org
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WOI Tours New Home of Sufism Reoriented
Sunday, June 25 at 2pm at 11 White Horse, Walnut Creek
Women of Isaiah are planning a tour of the magnificent architectural center of the Sufism Reoriented organization before the town hall at Temple at 4pm.
RSVP by June 18 to zivarave@comcast.net
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P'tach Libeynu
Family Member Support Group
for caregivers of adults with mental illness
Monday, June 26, 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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Shabbat Service Outdoors
Friday, June 30
6pm Happy half hour oneg in the Beit Knesset
6:30pm Shabbat Service in our beautiful outdoor Amphitheater
Please join us for this music-filled, inter-generational service with drash by our clergy,
and remember to bring hats, sunscreen, and wear layers.
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Support Group for Adults with Mental Illness
Sunday, July 2, 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, July 2 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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Shabarbecue
Fri
day, July 7
at 6:30pm in the Amphitheater followed by dinner in the Social Hall
This year Anshei Isaiah is helping barbecue! Cost $35/family (up to 3 adults, 2 kids) or $10 per person for burgers, veggie burgers, hot dogs, salad, chips and watermelon (no potluck). RSVP at www.temple-isaiah.org/shabbq
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Tot Shabbat Morning
Saturday, July 8 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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W.I.S.E. Ones Seniors Group - Let's Tell Our Stories!
Wednesday, July 12 at 11:30am in the Adult Lounge
Perhaps you have a momento with sentimental value, a piece of family Judaica, or an important photograph, and would like to share the story it holds. It would be wonderful to learn more about each other in this fun way. There will be plenty of time for schmoozing, too. Please bring your lunch. Any questions, or need a ride? Questions? Contact Jan Trzesniewski
at 925-376-0361 or jtrzesniewski@hotmail.com
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Freebirds Meet-ups at Free Summer Concerts
Thursday, July 13, 6:30pm at Moraga Commons
Foreverland - electrifying tribute to Michael Jackson.
Bring your own dinner or purchase there…please bring dessert to share. Click here for more details. Questions? Contact miriam.swernoff@gmail.com
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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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Mussar and Meditation Resumes
Saturday, August 5 at 10:30am in the Beit Knesset
Explore the wisdom of Mussar practice on the first Saturday morning of the month when Temple Isaiah offers a Mussar & Meditation Shabbat experience. We open our hearts through chant and silence, and discuss the Jewish teachings around a particular quality. If you are seeking a soulful Shabbat, but with a little less prayer - this is for you. If you are seeking ways to grow wiser in your everyday life - this is for you. If you aren't so sure about chanting and silence, give it a try anyway. 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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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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Many Ways To Support Temple Isaiah
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Volunteer
Special Gifts
L'dor Vador Circle
L’dor Vador Circle is comprised of members who strengthen our community by donating above the annual sustaining membership commitment amount, allowing us to: provide financial aid to our members in need so they can participate in Temple life, support innovation, including our award-winning youth and education programs, and preserve everything we love about Temple Isaiah. To join our L’dor Vador Circle, please login to your Temple account to renew your annual membership commitment, or contact Deb Kirsch, Executive Director at debk@temple-isaiah.org or (925) 283-8575.
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!
Memorial Plaques
Our Jewish tradition calls upon us to remember our loved ones. The memorial wall at the back of the sanctuary is a special way to honor those who came before us in a meaningful and lasting manner. Click here for more information.
Legacy Society
You can help ensure the strength and success of Temple Isaiah for future generations by including the temple in your estate plans. You don't have to be wealthy to leave a legacy. You can designate a small percentage of your estate or a portion of your retirement plan. There is no minimum gift amount, and the sign-up process is hassle-free. For more information, please contact Mike Bandler (925) 831-1320 or Maynard Lichterman (925)283-6608.
Corporate Matching Gifts
Please consider asking your employer for corporate matching gift opportunities. Questions? Contact the Temple office at (925) 283-8575.
Free Money
Please support Temple Isaiah when searching and shopping online with these partners:
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Congregation Emanu El MenschFest - Young Adult Summer Camp
Friday, August 18 - Sunday, August 20
Escape the always on, hustle and bustle of the Bay Area, and rediscover your relaxed and playful self. Join us for our 5th year of summer camp throwbacks, live music and Jewish connection! MenschFest provides a wide variety of activities and ways to engage with other young adults in their 20s and 30s. It's up to you how much you want to jump in the flow and how much you want to nap in a hammock. You can try something new or take some time to do your favorite things! More details at https://menschfest.squarespace.com/
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. 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. 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, deepen our relationship with Israel, participate in Jewish rituals and life cycle events, and experience the joy of being part of a caring community.
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