What's Nu?
Parashat Tazria-Metzora        
April 21 -  May 5, 2018
 
6 Iyar - 20 Iyar  5778

This issue of What's Nu
lists events through
Saturday, May 5. 
Next issue of What's Nu
  will be published on  
Friday, May 4.


In May of 1992 a concert was held  
in memory of Morris Bleiwas, Music Director at Temple Emeth for over 35 years. It featured Zamir Chorale, Rabbi Alan Turetz, Gennady Konnikov, Cantor Simon Kandler z"l, Rick Boyer z"l and Morton Zeidman z"l. 
 
Thanks to  Gennady Konnikov,
Temple Emeth's Music Director,
who edited and archived the video, making it available for viewing.
Click here to enjoy the concert.  
  
 
 


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Week at a Glance
Saturday, April 21
Morning Services 9:30 am   
Evening Services: 7:20 pm
             
Sunday, April 22
Services: 8:30 am & 6:00 pm 
NO SCHOOL  
Israeli Dancing with Pam Kessler: 7:00 pm 

Monday, April 23
Services 7:00 am & 7:00 pm
 
Tuesday, April 24
Services: 7:00 am & 7:00 pm
Hebrew for Adults with Myril Adler: 8:30 am
Binah B'emet
P'ninim Dance Troupe: 5:30 pm
Israeli Dancing with Pazit Lahav: 7:30 pm         

Wednesday, April 25
Services: 7:00 am & 7:00 pm

Thursday, April 26  
Services 7:00 am & 7:00 pm  

Friday, April 27
Services: 7:00 am 
Kabbalat Shabbat: 6:00 pm 
   
Saturday, April 28
Sunday, April 29
Services: 8:30 am & 6:00 pm
Binah B'emet
Binah B'emet Open House: 9:30 am - 11:00 am
Israeli Dancing with Pam Kessler: 7:00 pm 

Monday, April 30
Services 7:00 am & 7:00 pm
 
Tuesday, May 1 
Services: 7:00 am & 7:00 pm
 
Wednesday, May 2 
Services: 7:00 am & 7:00 pm
Adult Education with Cantor Michael: 7:30 pm   

Thursday, May 3 
Services 7:00 am & 7:00 pm  
Israeli Dancing with Pazit Lahav: 7:30 pm  

Friday, May 4
Services: 7:00 am 
Kabbalat Shabbat: 6:00 pm 
   
Saturday, May 5 
Morning Services: 9:30 am
Mincha/Maariv: 7:35 pm


A Wider Bridge, Featuring Quentin HillAWiderBridge 
Saturday, April 28 at 9:30 am
   
Quentin Hill, Eastern States Manager of Programs & Development at A Wider Bridge - 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. 
Upcoming Events
Saturday, May 12
 Shabbat Unplug: 9:30 am

Wednesday, May 16
 Women's Rosh Chodesh Study Group: 7:30 pm

Saturday, May 19
Erev Shavuot: Services: 9:30 am and 7:50 pm 
Tikkun Leil Shavuot
Sunday, May 20
Shavuot Day 1: Services: 9:30 am and 6:00 pm
Shavuot Celebration: 9:30 am

Monday, May 21
Shavuot Day 2: Services: 7:00 am and 9:30 am    
Yizkor at both morning services.
Evening services at 7:50 pm
 
Shabbat UnplugShabbatUnplugged   
Saturday, May 12 at 9:30 am       

Unplug yourself from the frenetic pace of the world. Join Cantor Michael McCloskey, song leader David Wesson, Rabbi Alan Turetz and friends for a soothing Shabbat and Rosh Chodesh experience, featuring our House Band,"The Levites" with piano, guitar, violin and light percussion.
 
This special "Shabbat Yrushalmit," will celebrate our holy city with Israeli music, food and prayerful song! See flyer.  
 
An enhanced and delicious Kiddush luncheon prepared by Catering by Liora will follow. Reservations are necessary by Monday May 7 for lunch. To make your reservations click here.
 
Donations to help defray costs are greatly appreciated - donate here.    
 
Women's Rosh Chodesh Study Group roshChodesh 
Wednesday, May 16 at 7:30 pm

Join us for our final meeting of the year. 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.    
 
Celebrate Shavuot at Temple EmethShavoutCelebration   
Sunday, May 20 at 9:30 am

Shavout Service: 9:30 am
  • Children's arts & crafts: 10:30 am followed by a procession with Bikkurim/baskets of first fruits and flower chains in front of congregation.
  • Dairy Kiddush luncheon to follow services
  • Children's inflatable maze activity after lunch
  • Come dressed in white clothing in celebration

RSVP for luncheon absolutely required: www.templeemeth.org by May 15

See flyer here.  
Ongoing Programs
Post Kiddush Torah Study with  
Dr. Davin Wolok PostKiddush    
Every other Saturday at 12:15 pm    
   
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." 

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 21 & May 5 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: May 1       
 
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 - Last class on April 29   
  
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!
Contribute to Temple Emeth
Gifts to Temple Emeth supplement traditional membership dues and fees and help us to provide a wide range of educational, cultural and religious programs. You can help! Please consider sponsoring a kiddush, beautifying the Sanctuary with bimah flowers, or purchasing a simcha leaf or memorial plaque, among other giving opportunities.

More details are on our website. To make a contribution, click here. Thank you!
 

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