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Eat, Pray, Schmooze participants enjoy dinner on February 22, 2019 |
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3/2, 7, 8: Cantorial Transition In-Home Salons
3/5, 12, 19, 26: Building New Bridges Between Science & Religion - Member or Non-Member
3/5, 4/9, 5/7: Living Judaism: a Small Group for Jews-by-Choice
3/3, 3/10, 3/17, 3/31: A Taste of Syrian Cooking
3/4: Pop-Up Book Discussion
3/11, 15, 18, 25: Modern Couples, Big Jewish Questions
3/12: Lunch with the Librarian: Appy Hour 2.0
3/19: What a Difference a DA Makes, with Rachael Rollins
4/27: Stepping Out
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Life Cycle Events
Mazel tov! We celebrate the birth of:
Benjamin Irving Vafai
February 25, 2019
Scott and Avery Vafai (parents)
Meryl LeBoff (grandmother)
May his memory be a blessing.
We mourn the loss of
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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 Rachel Daniels know.
*If you are saying Qaddish or are in need of a community, our daily Minyan takes place every weekday our building is open at 6:15 p.m.
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Cantorial Transition 2020: Listening Campaign
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Saturday, March 2, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. Shabbat morning following Torah Study (for adults)
As we prepare to search and interview candidates this coming summer and fall, we want to make sure that our Temple Israel members' thoughts and voices are integral to the process.
There will be a number of opportunities to reflect and to speak together as a community.
We also have a number of in-home salons in March. Read more and view future dates. You can also email us at [email protected].
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Feinberg Lecture: Loving and Wrestling with Israel
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 with Rabbi Rick Jacobs
Friday, March 8 at Qabbalat Shabbat
How do we strongly advocate for a Jewish-Democratic state, that promotes equal rights, pluralism, and builds the infrastructure of peace while helping our people fall in love with Israel? That's the challenge and great opportunity for our movement. We are honored to have internationally known Rabbi Rick Jacobs, President of the Union for Reform Judaism help up tackle this question at our annual Feinberg Lecture.
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Shabbat Tikkun Honoring L'Taken Students
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Friday, March 1 at Qabbalat Shabbat
Join us for Shabbat Tikkun as we honor our L'Taken students!
Shabbat Tikkun is the special Temple Israel Qabbalat Shabbat service honoring the justice learning and work of our Tent delegation to the L'Taken Social Justice Seminar in Washington, D.C. All Tent families are invited to join us as we celebrate their work and hear directly from them regarding their experiences.
If you have any questions, please contact Tali Puterman.
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Workshopping the Next GBIO Healthcare Campaign
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 Thursday, March 7 at 7:00 p.m.
Fight for health care with GBIO. Learn how GBIO takes on issues and analyzes political opportunities and how you can be involved. Your feedback ensure we fight for healthcare issues that reflect your struggles or of those you care about. To RSVP or for more information, contact Michael Rubenstein or Anne Licciardello.
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What a Difference a DA Makes: Rachael Rollins
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 A Conversation with Rachael Rollins, New Suffolk County District Attorney
Tuesday, March 19, 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Please join us to meet DA Rollins in conversation about reforming criminal justice with Rahsaan Hall, Director of the ACLU's Racial Justice Program. Read more and RSVP to Tali Puterman.
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 Stepping Out 2019: Tickets Now Available! |
Saturday, April 27 at 6:45 p.m.
We are thrilled to honor our past, present, and future together as a community to celebrate Temple Israel's 165th year, and hope you will be a part of the celebration. All of the proceeds from Stepping Out support the Friends Annual Fund. Buying a ticket (or table), participating in the paddle raise, or making a new or additional gift will help us meet our goal of $500,000 by June 30, 2019. For more information, or to donate items for our silent auction, please contact Shoshanna Goldberg.
This year, we are offering the opportunity to purchase an ad or tribute to help assure the success of Stepping Out 2019 and of our Friends Annual Campaign. Purchase your tickets. |
| TRYmester: Jewish Fertility Journeys Out Loud |
 Sunday, April 7 at 4:00 p.m. at Temple Israel
Through a tapestry of song, dance and monologue, audiences experience an up-close look at the struggles people commonly face as they search for meaning while on prolonged family-building journeys. Temple Israel is proud to host Uprooted for this unique opportunity for personal healing through communal experience. For more information or sponsorship opportunities, email [email protected]. |
| The Spring 2019 semester of the Center for Adult Jewish Learning brochure is now available! Be sure to see the full list of courses, register, and follow CAJL on Facebook! |
Living Judaism: a Small Group for Jews-by-Choice
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with Rabbinic Intern Jessica Lowenthal and Rabbi Jen Gubitz
Tuesdays, March 5, April 9, May 7 from 7:00 - 8:30 p.m.
Are you new to Judaism, in the final months of your process of conversion or recently affirmed your commitment to Judaism? Gather together with other Jews by Choice to explore conversations on memory, identity, and authenticity.
Led by TI members Kat Shlien and Emma Shulman in partnership with our clergy.
Register.
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New Dates! Building New Bridges Between Science & Religion
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 with Rabbi Natan Margalit
Thursdays, 3/5, 12, 19, 26 from 7:30 - 9:00 p.m.
Cost: $100 for members, $140 for non-members
In this class, we'll navigate shifts in science, religion, and the ways a critical-thinking approach to life can be in sync with core ideas in Judaism. Register.
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A Taste of Syrian Cooking
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 with Nour Alhusaini
Sundays, 3/3, 3/10, 3/17, 3/31 from 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
$40/session (includes food & materials); each session is individual - students can sign up for any session or up to all four
Come explore this cuisine with a native of Syria and new US immigrant. Childcare will be provided. For more information, contact Mike Fishbein. Register. |
Modern Couples, Big Jewish Questions
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with Rabbi Jen Gubitz
Mondays and one Friday 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. 3/11, 3/18, 3/25, and Shabbat Dinner on 3/15; $125/couple
We will discuss issues relevant to engaged, partnered, and married couples in their 20s and 30s and explore the fundamentals of building a Jewish home and planning for your life together. Read more and register. |
Lunch with the Librarian: Appy Hour 2.0
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with Ann Abrams
Tuesday, 3/12 from 12:00 - 1:30/2:00 p.m. No cost.
Is there an app you can't wait to share with others? Bring your technology questions to this welcoming (and non-intimidating) environment. RSVP to Ann Abrams, Librarian.
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Come Celebrate Purim! Who will you be?
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5:00 - 6:30 p.m.
Family Purim celebration with crafts, face
painting, pizza, a costume contest with prizes!
Read more.
7:00 - 9:00 p.m. A 21+ Event: Purim Against Humanity
Join the full Temple Israel clergy for a reading of the whole Megillah, irreverently read
through the lens of our annual "Purim Against Humanity" card game. Read more.
Saturday, March 23
5:00 p.m. RYFTI Teens Purim Shul-in and Masquerade Party
Sunday, March 24
9:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. A day of Purim fun for our kids & families!
9:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.: Religious School Purim Celebration
10:30 a.m.:
RYFTI
Purim Spiel for Religious School & Village for Families with Young Children
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.: Purim Carnival and Party for first grade & younger
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Dr. Arnold L. Segel Library Center
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Monday, March 4 from 7:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Please join us for a discussion of
The Jewish American Paradox, by Professor Robert Mnookin, leading scholar in the field of conflict resolution.
This event is free but an RSVP to
Ann Abrams
, Librarian, the Friday before is appreciated.
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| Temple Israel's Making Headlines |
February 19, 2019
Seder Squad 2019
JewishBoston - written by Rabbi Jen Gubitz |
| Greater Boston Community Events |
Saturday, March 9, 8:00 p.m.
Jordan Hall, Boston
Partakers College Behind Bars has been selected once again this year by the
Longwood Symphony Orchestra to introduce their work to their audience. This night will also be honoring the Temple Israel community for all of our support of the Partakers program.
Purchase tickets.
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| Screening: Soul Witness, The Brookline Holocaust Witness Project |
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Thursday, February 28 at 7:00 p.m. at
Coolidge Corner Theatre
More than 80 hours of witness interviews conducted by Lawrence L. Langer which were locked away in a metal closet for decades, are now being shared with the public through the newly completed documentary Soul Witness, The Brookline Holocaust Witness Project. Purchase tickets.
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CJP Israel Election 2019: A Community Briefing
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Monday, March 18, doors open 7:00 p.m. | Program begins 7:30 p.m.
Back Bay Events Center, 180 Berkeley Street, Boston
With Israel's April 9 election fast approaching, the political map is rapidly changing with new parties being formed, once-strong parties splintering, and new candidates emerging. Register.
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