July 24 , 2018/5778
ShaBike Shalom on July 21, 2018
Calendar On the Calendar
16 Av, 5778
Torah portion:
Va-et'chanan
Deuteronomy 3:23-7:11

Haftarah portion:
Isaiah 40:1-26
Shabbat Nachamu
Friday, July 27
6:00 p.m. "Open Air" Qabbalat Shabbat (check website to confirm if outside)

7:15 p.m.  All-Community Shabbat Dinner
Saturday, July 28
9:00 a.m.  Shabbat Morning Service & Torah Study at Temple Israel

Life Cycle Events

We celebrate the birth of:
Eli Samuel Coleman
June 14, 2018
Ben & Rachel Coleman (parents)
Alex Coleman (grandparent)

We mourn the loss of:
June Schofield
July 18, 2018 (6 Av, 5778)
Mother of Fran Godine (John)
Grandmother of Josh (Karen) Godine and Laura Godine
Estelle Dine
July 19, 2018 (7 Av, 5778)
Mother of Laura Aronson

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.
keshetJoin Keshet and Temple Israel for Havdalah in Provincetown
Saturday, July 29, from 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Provincetown, MA, use path at 403 Commercial Street
Keshet invites you and your family for a havdalah reception on the beach! Havdalah will be led by Rabbi Suzie Jacobson. Keshet is proud to partner with the Family Equality Council for a fun-filled evening of singing and stories for all ages. Refreshments provided, so be sure to  RSVP.  Keshet  is a national organization that works for full LGBTQ equality and inclusion in Jewish life. 
refugeeRefugee Family Update
One and a half years after their arrival, Temple Israel's relationship remains strong with the Syrian refugee family whose resettlement in the Greater Boston Area we have been supporting. The family has recently moved into a new apartment with generously subsidized rent through a UU Church connection. TI continues to support in supplementing rent and living expenses. The father, Ahmed, is working full-time, hired by a TI congregant while the mother, Nour, is staying at home to care for their newborn, Salam. Their two teenage boys, Adam and Esam, are excited to be entering middle and high school respectively. Enduring friendships have been formed among TI congregants and the family and we look forward to continuing our support as this family navigates life in the Boston area. 
shabbatdinnerAll-Community Shabbat Dinner
Friday, July 27, following Qabbalat Shabbat services around 7:15 p.m.
Please join us this Friday for an all-community Shabbat dinner following services, sponsored by the Membership and Engagement Committee. We will provide both vegetarian and meat options, appetizers, drinks, and desserts. RSVP to Dekel Luban. A donation to off-set the cost of dinner is appreciated.
mailComing Soon to a Mailbox Near You
High Holy Day Information
Hillel would ask: "If I am not for myself, who will be for me? If I am for myself only, what am I? If not now, when?" Join the Temple Israel community in asking ourselves these questions as our guide through the 5779 High Holy Day season. Our newly redesigned High Holy Day mailing is on its way to you. Keep an eye out for your customized booklet within the week.
Insight: Fall 2018
Our latest issue of Insight is now available online! Print copies have been mailed to all Temple Israel members, and will be arriving in the coming weeks. We will have free extra copies available at the front desk within the week. 
wynerWyner Museum
Online Exhibit of How Awesome Is This Place
"Mah Norah Ha-Makom Ha-zeh!" All four rotations of our Wyner Museum exhibit "How Awesome Is This Place!" is now available as an online gallery on our website!
shabikeShabike Shalom 2018
August 25 at 9:00 a.m. at Temple Israel
Come ride with us for about 22 miles from TI to the Minuteman Trail, where we will stop for lunch and have a discussion of the Torah portion. We will bike back through Waltham/Watertown and end at Temple Israel around 2:00 p.m.

Please email Elsie Bernaiche or call at 203-518-1536 to sign up. Elsie will provide you with more information about weather, map route, lunch spot, and start/end times.
constructionChanges Coming to Temple Israel and Longwood Avenue
Nessel Way Entrance Renovation
We are excited about renovating the Temple Israel entrance this summer! Please pardon our appearance during renovations on the Nessel Way entrance. Starting this week through mid-August, there will be signs posted on Nessel Way directing you to the temporary entrance. While the renovation is taking place, the entrance may change from day to day depending on the contractor's scope of work. We will ensure that signage will easily be visible on Nessel Way, directing you to the appropriate entrance. If you have any questions, please contact us at 617-566-3960.
Longwood Avenue Bike Lane Construction
Beginning this summer, a half mile of new bike lanes and other safety features will be installed along Longwood Avenue in some areas. Cyclists will have dedicated space to ride their bikes and there will be safer crossings for pedestrians. The improvements will increase visibility of pedestrians and bicyclists by motorists and help reduce conflicts. Please plan your travels to Temple Israel accordingly. Read more.
readHigh Holy Days 5779 Congregational Read
Peace of Mind by Joshua Loth Liebman
This year, the book chosen for our High Holy Day congregational read is Peace of Mind, by our former Senior Rabbi Joshua Loth Liebman. In 1946, amidst a world still aching and broken by war, Rabbi Joshua Loth Liebman published this book in an attempt to provide solace and hope to a community that was struggling to come to terms with the war's new horrors and hatreds. As we read Rabbi Liebman's book today, we not only honor his insightful and compassionate legacy, we also find new meaning and urgency in his words, as we as a society once again find ourselves disturbed by newfound hatreds and institutional violence in the world. We invite you to buy or borrow this book and read it in preparation for the High Holy Day season. You can also find the original version of the book online.
fjeccFrances Jacobson Early Childhood Center
Me & My Parent for One to Two Year Olds
Registration now open; Limited spaces available
Fall 2018 Session: Wednesdays from 9:30 - 10:45 a.m., October 10, 17, 24, 31; November 7, 14, 28; and December 5, 12, 19; Cost: $220/session plus a $15 materials fee/session
Grab your parent and come to Temple Israel for a special 10-week program. Mindy Elins, will lead us as we play, listen to stories, make arts and crafts, sing, dance, and use lots of instruments to learn Hebrew and English songs. A snack is included because we are going to need it! Mindy promises our parents will have a great time in this interactive environment and will be able to sing and dance right along with us. Guarantee your spot by contacting Helen Cohen, FJECC Director.
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