What's Nu?
        
April 5 -  April 21, 2018
 
20 Nisan - 6 Iyar  5778

This issue of What's Nu
lists events through
Saturday, April 21. 
Next issue of What's Nu
  will be published on  
Friday, April 20.


Binah B'emet students learning
about Passover at our
Hop Into the Haggadah Program on March 25, 2018


Yom Hazikaron 
 Israel Memorial Day
Wednesday, April 18, 2018


Yom Ha'azmaut 
 Israel Independence Day
Thursday, April 19, 2018

The logo reflects the central theme behind the 70th anniversary of the State of Israel:
Heritage of Innovation.
     In the centrality of the theme lies the innovation instinct that is rooted in the Jewish people from the Biblical period to the present.
     At the base of the logo, the word Israel is written in the style of a Sofer - scribe - corresponding to the Biblical period - where the legacy of the Jewish nation's innovation begins.  
     From the word Israel rises the Star of David - the clear symbol of the people of Israel. It is a manifestation of the strength and determination that has guided us throughout the years.  
     In the center of the Star of David, the number 70 marks 70 years of independence for the State of Israel. 
     The Star of David ends in the future. In the left corner there are the "Pixels" - which correspond to the modern innovation, Start-Up Nation. The pixels are collected into the Star of David, but at the same time burst out of it into the horizon - the future hinting at the breakthrough innovation of the State of Israel. 
     The overall design of the logo combines the traditional Biblical style along with up-to-date, modern lines - in order to reflect the long-standing heritage.


Week at a Glance
Thursday, April 5
Chol Hamoed Pesach
Morning Services: 7:00 am
Yom Tov Services: 7:00 pm 

Friday, April 6
Passover 7th Day 
Services: 9:30 am & 6:00 pm
 
Saturday, April 7
Passover 8th Day 
Morning Services 9:30  
Yizkor recited at morning services 
Evening Services: 7:05 pm
             
Sunday, April 8
Services: 8:30 am & 6:00 pm 
Binah B'emet: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm 
Israeli Dancing with Pam Kessler: 7:00 pm 

Monday, April 9
Services 7:00 am & 7:00 pm
 
Tuesday, April 10
Services: 7:00 am & 7:00 pm
Wednesday, April 11
Services: 7:00 am & 7:00 pm

Thursday, April 12 
Yom Hashoah - Holocaust Remembrance Day
Services 7:00 am & 7:00 pm  
Israeli Dancing with Pazit Lahav: 7:30 pm
         
Friday, April 13
Services: 7:00 am 
Kabbalat Shabbat: 6:00 pm 
   
Saturday, April 14
Morning Services: 9:30 am
Maya Shammay Bat Mitzvah
Post Kiddush Torah Study w/ Dr. Davin Wolok: 12:15 pm 
Mincha/Maariv: 7:15 pm
Sunday, April 15
Services: 8:30 am & 6:00 pm 
Israeli Dancing with Pam Kessler: 7:00 pm 

Monday, April 16
Services 7:00 am & 7:00 pm
 
Tuesday, April 17
Services: 7:00 am & 7:00 pm
 
Wednesday, April 18
Yom Ha'zikaron - Israel Memorial Day 
Services: 7:00 am & 7:00 pm

Thursday, April 19
Yom Ha'atzmaut - Israel Independence Day
Services 7:00 am & 7:00 pm  
Israeli Dancing with Pazit Lahav: 7:30 pm  

Friday, April 20
Services: 7:00 am 
Kabbalat Shabbat: 6:00 pm 
   
Saturday, April 21
Morning Services: 9:30 am
Mincha/Maariv: 7:20 pm


Mazel Tov

  To Maya Shammay and her family  
  on Maya becoming a Bat Mitzvah!

Yom Hashoah Commemoration ProgramYomHaShoah   
Bridging the Generations
Wednesday, April 11 at 7:30 pm

This moving program will be led by the Israeli Scouts ( Tzofim) and Temple Emeth. This program will feature Matan Zamir, Deputy Consul General of Israel to New England; Tom Mountain, Columnist and Historian; Helga Lustig, a Survivor; Yona Rosenman, The Second Generation; Music by Tzofim; Poignant words of remembrance by Rabbi Alan Turetz and more. For further information   click here. 

 
Women's Rosh Chodesh Study Group RoshChodesh1 
Wednesday, April 18 at 7:30 pm

Join us as we continue our 6th year of our monthly Women's Rosh Chodesh Study Group.The theme for 2017-2018 is "Lessons from 20th Century Jewish Women." On Rosh Chodesh Iyar Carolyn Shure will lead this learning session on "Impact on Women Receiving National and International Recognition." 

The group is open to all women. 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. Come join us for some study, a little nosh and lots of camaraderie. The final meeting for this year will be held on May 16.   

Upcoming Events
Saturday, April 28
 A Wider Bridge - Featuring Jordan Schwartz: 9:30 am 
Sunday, April 29
 Binah B'emet Open House: 9:30 - 11:00 am

Wednesday, May 2 
 Adult Education with Cantor Michael McCloskey: 7:30 pm
Wednesday, May 16
 Women's Rosh Chodesh Study Group: 7:30 
  
 
A Wider Bridge, Featuring Jordan SchwartzAWiderBridge 
Saturday, April 28 at 9:30 am
   
Jordan Schwartz, the National Development Manager of A Wider Bridge which believes in Equality for Israel, Equality in Israel will present The Story of A Wider Bridge & the Israeli LGBTQ Community. He will give a brief update on the situation facing pro-Israel students on college campuses, as well as the important work A Wider Bridge is doing to engage members of the American LGBTQ community in meaningful conversations about Israel. A kiddush will follow services. Click here to see flyer.
 
Binah B'emet Open House OpenHouse 
Sunday, April 29 at 9:30 - 11:00 am
   
Experience a typical Binah B'emet Sunday morning.
Learn about the program & meet the community.

Jewish Education
From age 3-13 years:
Engaging
Inspiring
Personalized                                
                              
Open to all - Temple membership is not required. See flyer here. 
    
 
 Adult Education with
Cantor Michael McCloskey CantorAdultEd 
Wednesdays, May 2, 9 & 23 at 7:30 pm 
   
Join Cantor Michael as we explore and analyze selections from the Book of Psalms  or Tehillim . Attributed to singer-songwriter King David, these poems offer expressions of exultation, comfort and anguish. In addition to exploring the use of psalms in our liturgy and rituals, we will examine contemporary psalms of Leonard Cohen and Jack Kerouac among others. Wine/beer and light refreshment will be provided. 
 
Women's Rosh Chodesh Study Group roshChodesh 
Wednesday, May 16 at 7:30 pm

Join us for our annual 'Light Supper' and the final meeting of the year. Details to follow.
 
On this night, welcoming Rosh Chodesh Sivan, Nina Green will present: An Enlightened Look at Sex, Gender and Judaism: "Impact to Jewish Women in Religious Roles, Lay and Clergy"

 The group is open to all women. 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. Come join us for some study, a little nosh and lots of camaraderie.    
Ongoing Programs
Post Kiddush Torah Study with  
Dr. Davin Wolok PostKiddush    
Every other Saturday at 12:15 pm - Next session April 14  
   
Please join Dr. Davin Wolok for his Post-Kiddush Torah Study session every other Saturday. The unifying theme will be: "The Torah as a 21st Century Document - Addresses to the Timeless Soul."  The topic will be "Why Can't God Keep His Cool?": An examination of the Haftarah of Shemini."

Free event. All are welcome. For the next session and more information, please call the Temple office at 617-469-9400 
Tot Shabbat TotShabbat 
Saturdays, April 7 & April 21 from 10:30 -11:30 am
   
A Shabbat morning activity filled with songs, stories & activities
for ages 2-6 years. Led by expert early childhood instructor, Erin Gubert.

Free event. All are welcome. For more information, please call the Temple office at 617-469-9400
 
  P'ninim Dance Troupe Pninim  
 Tuesdays at 5:30 pm          
 P'ninim Dance Troupe, under the direction of Alla Shimron, offers
 original choreography that is based on Israeli and Jewish subjects
 including the dance styles of Rikudei Am, Jazz, Contemporary and more.
 P'ninim performs throughout the year at various community celebrations
 and took part in the annual Israeli Folk Dance Festival at MIT.  
 
 For more information contact Alla at alla@studiofiles.com or at 781-999-3768.

Heavenly Torah - Adult Education with
Dr. Davin Wolok Dr.WolokAdultEd 
Every other Tuesday at 7:30 pm; Next session: April 17      
 
The literary artistry of the Torah makes it like a poem or piece of glorious music, awakening feelings & insights beyond the hyper-intellectual - the Torah as art. Join Dr. Davin Wolok, every other Tuesday after the evening minyan at his Adult Education class to participate in our lively exploration and dialogue. To read more click here.         
 Kachol-Lavan (Blue and White) - Israeli  
 Dance Troupe Kachol-lavan 
 Sundays from 1:30 - 2:30 pm  
  
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 brooklinefolkdancing@gmail.com

 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.
Bagels & A Bisl Torah BagelsandBisl
Thursdays 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 McCloskey and Dr. Davin Wolok. All are welcome!
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More details are on our website. To make a contribution, click here. Thank you!
 

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