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Shabbat Parah
23 Adar II, 5779
Torah portion:
Haftarah portion:
Ezekiel 36:22-36
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Friday, March 29
Jared Sokoloff will chant Qiddush
Baby naming for Ruben Francis Schwartz Jacobson
Baby naming for Rose Davis Kemp
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Saturday, March 30
9:00 a.m. Shabbat Morning Service & Torah Study
10:15 a.m. Shabbat Morning Service
Mazal tov! Jared Sokoloff becomes Bar Mitzvah
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Life Cycle Events
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Mazel tov! We celebrate the birth of:
Adira Kinneret
March 7, 2019
Josh Gensler-Steinberg & Rabbi Marcie Kamerow (parents)
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Louisa Bree
March 18, 2019
Rachel Wilson & Samuel Kaplan (parents)
Annabel and Eleanor (big sisters) |
Ruby June and Solomon Judson Sax
March 25, 2019
Matt and Lauren Weisman Sax (parents)
Michele Fishel and Barry Weisman (grandparents)
May their memory be a blessing. We mourn the loss of:
Bobbe Jacobson
March 24, 2019 (17 Adar II, 5779)
Mother of Jennifer Bender
Sister of Carl Forrest
Grandmother of Carlos Henri & Elizabeth Ferre
Funeral will be held tomorrow, March 27 at 10:30 a.m. |
Marvin Grossman
March 22, 2019 (15 Adar II, 5779)
Husband of Joanne Grossman
Father of Dan Grossman (Sarah), Julie Grossman (Perry Thompson), & Laura Mernoff (Stephen) |
*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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Why On This Night? Race, Faith, & The Obama Seders
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 March 28 at 7:00 p.m.
Would you believe the first ever Passover seder in the White House was in 2009, in President Obama's first term? We will commemorate the 10th anniversary of this historic event with a panel discussion moderated by Boston Globe columnist Renée Graham. Panelists include Sen. Eric Lesser of Longmeadow--one of the co-founders of the First White House Seder, Bishop John M. Borders III of Morning Star Baptist Church, and Danika Manso-Brown of ADL New England. We will also be welcoming honored guest Professor Kenneth Mack, of Harvard Law School, who will share historical perspective. CART (Communication Access Real Time) translation available; please let us know to request this service. Let us know if you're coming! |
 Cantorial Transition 2020
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| The One! The Only! Cantor Einhorn's "Victory Tour" to Greece and Israel |
Imagine yourself touring a castle in Thessalonika, Greece, during the day and celebrating Shabbat with the local Jewish community there as the sun sets. Together we will experience the seamless connection between ancient and new. In Athens, we will explore deep roots and blossoming branches of the history, culture, and beauty of the city and its intersections with Jewish life, past, present, and future. We will take a short flight to Israel and tour Tel Aviv, Jerusalem, and explore the Ramon crater towards the south.
Join Cantor Einhorn, Rabbi Zecher, and Ellen Rovner and Michael Zimman, trip chairs.
View more trip details
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Did you become a Bar/Bat Mitzvah with Cantor Einhorn at Temple Israel?
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Cantor Einhorn will be retiring in 2020. We need your help to tell stories for his celebration. If you or a family member was a Bar/Bat Mitzvah between August 1983-2019, send a scanned photo of you and the cantor with the date and a short paragraph remembering the day. Send scanned photos to Sue Misselbeck or drop off at the Reception desk attention of Sue.
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Shabbat of Environmental Justice
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 April 5 at 6:00 p.m. Qabbalat Shabbat followed by a festive oneg and Shabbat Mishpachah for families
Join us to pray, sing, and hear from Dr. Atyia Martin on how to mitigate the ravages of climate catastrophe, including fighting racism so the most vulnerable among us will cease to experience a disproportionate share of consequences. Children grade 2 and under are invited for a special environmental activity during the service. Babysitting available for ages 1-3; RSVP for babysitting requested to Roberta. Learn more.
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| Stepping Out 2019: Tickets Now Available! |
Saturday, April 27 at 6:45 p.m.
We are thrilled to celebrate Temple Israel's 165th year and hope you will be a part of the celebration. Purchase your tickets or purchase an ad or tribute now! For more information, or to donate items for our silent auction, please contact Shoshanna Goldberg. |
| 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! |
Deadline Is TODAY: Trip to the Jewish South
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Register by Tuesday, March 26 (today)
Only three spots left and just a few more days until registration closes! Join us for a guided trip called "Jews of the American South" to Charleston and Savannah with Rabbi Elaine Zecher and led by Hasia Diner this May. Read more and register. |
A Taste of Syrian Cooking
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 with Nour Alhusaini
Sunday, March 31 from 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
$40 (includes food & materials)
Come explore this cuisine with a native of Syria and new US immigrant. Childcare will be provided. For more information, contact Mike Fishbein. Register. |
Tikkun: To Take on the World
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with Tali Puterman, TI Social Justice Educator
Mondays, 4/1, 4/8, 4/29, 5/6, 5/13 (Lobby Day) from 7:00 - 8:30 p.m.
Cost: $125 for members, $175 for non-members
Learn how to powerfully pursue social justice in our society. On Monday, May 13, we "pray with our feet" and travel as a group to the State House. You'll learn new skills focused on storytelling for justice, paradigms of organizing, the legislative process, and lobbying 101. Member registration. Non-member registration. |
| TRYmester: Jewish Fertility Journeys Out Loud |
 Sunday, April 7 at 4:00 p.m. at Temple Israel; $18
Through song, dance and monologue, experience an up-close look at the struggles commonly faced while searching for meaning on prolonged family-building journeys. The Riverway Project and the Center for Adult Jewish Learning at Temple Israel are proud to host Uprooted for this opportunity for personal healing through communal experience. Purchase your ticket. Learn more. |
Making Memories in the Kitchen: Charoset
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Sunday, April 7 at 10:00 a.m.; $10
Taste and smell bring us back to special moments in our lives. Gather to learn and prepare special recipes from TI members troves of taste. Share memories, enjoy conversation, and learn a few cooking tips from our star chef Phyllis Tobin. Register.
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Shabbat Liturgy Exploration
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with Rabbi Jen Gubitz
Mondays, 4/8, 4/22, 4/29 from 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. No cost.
A crash course in everything Qabbalat Shabbat services. Join Rabbi Jen Gubitz to sing, study, and connect to the meaning of our Shabbat prayers, their origins, musical settings, and more! Open to all learners. No prior Hebrew knowledge required. Register.
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Lunch with the Librarian: Cinema Bibliotecha 2
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Tuesday, April 9, 12:00 - 2:00 p.m.
We will enjoy the "dramedy" film,
Dough
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Jonathan Pryce as an old Jewish baker whose faltering business is
inadvertently saved by his young Muslim apprentice.
Please bring a bag lunch and favorite baked good to share with 3 people.
There is no charge, but please register by the Friday
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For more information, contact
Ann Abrams
, Librarian.
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Wyner Lecture: Hope in Exile - Prayer, Music & Dance
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with Ilya Vidrin
6:00 p.m. on Friday, 4/12
The Reciprocity Collaborative presents Hope in Exile. Weaved throughout the Qabbalat Shabbat experience, expressive choreography will be paired with the music of Jewish composers including Mieczysław Weinberg and Ernest Bloch, both exiled due to the Holocaust. Music direction by Daniel Kurganov; artistic direction by Ilya Vidrin. Read more.
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| 5779 Adult B'nei Mitzvah Service |
| Busting with Joy! Birthing Class |
with Certified Nurse-Midwife, Sarah Kleinman, and Rabbis Suzie Jacobson and Matt Soffer 
Tuesday, April 30; May 7, 14, 21 from 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.
$200/couple for members * $250 for non-members
Certified Nurse-Midwife, Sarah Kleinman, will cover the birthing process and guide you through birthing practice, while Rabbi Suzie Jacobson and Rabbi Matt Soffer will discuss Jewish rituals around birthing, including naming ceremonies and the bris. We welcome interfaith, LGBTQ, and single parents by choice! Please wear comfy clothing. Contact Sivan Einsohn for more information and be sure to
register.
Includes dinner and materials. Free validated parking.
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| Passover with Temple Israel |
| Need a Haggadah for your seder? Check out this list compiled by Library Volunteer, Briana Porter and Librarian, Ann Abrams. This list includes resources for all ages and interests, information on how to create your own Haggadah, and where you can purchase them locally. For more information, contact Ann Abrams, Librarian. |
Crunchy, Sticky, Bitter, & Boozy
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with Rabbi Jen Gubitz
Thursday, April 4, 7:00 - 8:45 p.m.; $25
A crash course in everything Passover, especially for first timers and their friends. This program is designed by Reform Jewish Outreach Boston. Everyone is welcome, including interfaith partners, LGBTQ couples and individuals, Jews from all backgrounds. Register.
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 Tuesday, April 23 from 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.; $20 + potluck
Through ritual, song, and conversation we will retell the story of Passover over a potluck Seder meal. Rabbis Zecher, Jacobson, and Gubitz will lead the Seder. This year will be even more wonderful (and that's a pretty high bar). Please remember to bring a bottle of wine for your table to share. Read more and register.
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Dr. Arnold L. Segel Library Center
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Monday, April 8, 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 RSVP to Ann Abrams, Librarian.
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