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13 Tishri, 5779
Torah portion:
Haazinu
Deuteronomy 32:1-52
Haftarah portion:
II Samuel 22:1-51
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Friday, September 21
6:00 p.m. Qabbalat Shabbat
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Saturday, September 22
9:00 a.m. Shabbat Morning Service & Torah Study
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Life Cycle Events
We mourn the loss of:
Beverly Weiss
September 16, 2018 (7 Tishri, 5779)
Mother of Merrily Weiss (Tom Bliss) and Vernon Weiss (Jane) |
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Mazel Tov!
We celebrate the birth of:
Andre Oliver Thaler
September 14, 2018
Marisa Segel & Matt Thaler (parents)
Arthur Segel and Patti Saris (grandparents)
Ruth Saris (great grandmother) |
Hannah Handler Segel
September 16, 2018
Eddie and Alexandra Segel (parents)
Arthur Segel and Patti Saris (grandparents)
Ruth Saris (great grandmother)
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We celebrate the engagement of:
Pete Goodman and Megan DeMarsh
Pete is the son of Pam and Alan Goodman |
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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.
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We wish a happy and sweet new year to our whole Temple Israel family filled with many blessings. We look forward to celebrating with you this holiday season.
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September 18-19
- Yom Kippur
September 23-30
- Sukkot
September 30 - Simchat Torah
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| 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. |
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Congregational Read:
Peace of Mind
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Our High Holy Day congregational read is Peace of Mind, by former Senior Rabbi Joshua Loth Liebman. As we read Rabbi Liebman's book today, we not only honor his 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.
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| Beginning Tonight: Yom Kippur 5779 |
Kol Nidre
Tuesday, September 18. Yom Kippur, our Day of Atonement, is our most vulnerable day. We remind ourselves of our imperfect selves, our brokenness, and our failings. Check the service schedule and read more.
Yom Kippur
Wednesday, September 19. We spend the day together, affirming that we are here to be pursuers of peace, agents of repair, and champions of justice and truth. Between the morning and afternoon services, there are opportunities in the Spiritual Practice Lab to reflect, connect, and prepare for the conclusion of Yom Kippur. Check the service schedule and read more.
Community Break-Fast
Wednesday, September 19. On Wednesday evening, Yom Kippur will conclude with Afternoon, Yikzor, and Neila services. Following the Neila service and final shofar blast, around 7:00 p.m., we will all meet at the Sukkah in the TI Courtyard for a free communal break-fast as we end Yom Kippur together. All are welcome; no RSVP required. |
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Sukkot, September 23 - 30
On Erev Sukkot, Sunday, September 23, at 7:00 p.m., please join us for a festive service and vegetarian potluck celebration under the Sukkah of Justice and Compassion, together with outside partners from The Urban Farming Institute and other faith communities. Let us know what dish you plan to bring when you RSVP to Tali Puterman. In addition to our scheduled programs; the sukkah is yours! We hope you will get enjoyment by inviting your friends and family to sit under our sukkah.
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| In 12 Days: Simchat Torah: Dancing in the Street! |
A Temple Israel Block Party!
Simchat Torah: Dancing in the Street
Sunday, September 30, at 6:00 p.m. You're invited to a Simchat Torah Festival service for all, followed by a joyful celebration and dancing in the street! Bring family and friends to enjoy live music, energetic dancing, delicious food, and valuable time together.
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| Food Drive for Greater Boston Food Bank |
 As we fast this Yom Kippur, we will again be collecting food for the hungry in our community. On Rosh Hashanah, we gave you a paper bag courtesy of Trader Joe's, and tomorrow morning, we ask that you return the bag full of non-perishable foods for the Greater Boston Food Bank. Please call Priscilla Golding at 617-327-1404 or Louise Freedman at 617-244-3338 to volunteer to load the Food Bank truck on Yom Kippur. |
 JOIN US: Interfaith Action for Transgender Equality
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Thursday, September 27, 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
at Temple Israel
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n 2016, Massachusetts passed non-discrimination protections for transgender people in public spaces. Now a ballot initiative this November threatens to repeal these laws and legalize discrimination
With polling alarmingly close, this is an urgent interfaith action showing our support of equal rights for all. Join us to hear interfaith perspectives and learn how we can have collective impact. RSVP to
Tali Puterman
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Take the pledge to "VOTE YES on 3" here.
This Action is co-sponsored by Episcopal City Mission, Eshel, First Parish in Cambridge Unitarian Universalist, First Parish in Brookline, Freedom for All Massachusetts, Grace Community Boston, the Jewish Alliance of Law & Social Action (JALSA), the Jewish Community Relations Council (JCRC), Keshet, Massachusetts Board of Rabbis, Social Action Committee of Arlington Street Church, St. Ignatius of Loyola Church in Chestnut Hill, St. Cecilia Parish, Temple Israel of Boston, Temple Sinai, Theodore Parker Unitarian Church, Union for Reform Judaism (URJ)
* (co-sponsors are being updated regularly)
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| Registration for the Fall semester of the Center for Adult Jewish Learning is now open! Be sure to see the full list of courses, register, and mark in your calendar our Town Hall events such as "Transforming Fear" with Rabbi Ebn Leader, Burstein Scholar-in-Residence Weekend, Studio Shabbat, and more. Follow CAJL on Facebook! |
with Rabbinic Intern Jessica Lowenthal
Thursdays, September 20, 27; October 4, 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. No cost.
Explore traditional and modern Jewish sources and discuss the ways that Judaism can resonate in our lives. Open to all: Interfaith couples, those with Jewish family heritage, and the simply curious. Register.
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| Elijah and Elisha: Explore Boldness, Deceit, Treachery, and Kindness with Two Biblical Prophets |
with Rabbi Elaine Zecher
Thursdays, 8:45 - 10:00 a.m., 10/4, 11/15, 12/6, 1/10, 2/7, 3/7, 4/11, 5/2, 6/6
The Torah ends with the statement: "Never again did there arise in Israel a prophet like Moses" (Deuteronomy 34:10). Nevertheless, other prophets rose after Moses to face new and different challenges. Join us as we explore two of the early prophets: Elijah and Elisha. Their stories are intertwined with the nascent monarchies and the lives of those who surrounded them. As we explore their stories, we will encounter treachery, deceit, boldness, and kindness. We will delve into various levels of the text, with an eye toward context and world view. Together we will bring forward modern and ancient Midrash as a lens for understanding and contemplation. Open to everyone, no prior experience or text knowledge necessary! Register.
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Transforming Fear: A Spiritual Practice Lab Luncheon Workshop
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with Rabbi Ebn Leader
Sunday, October 21, 1:00-5:00 p.m. Cost: $20, lunch included.
In this workshop, we will study and practice an early Hasidic methodology of processing fear by setting it in the context of a relationship with God. (No prior relationship with God? A problematic relationship? That's okay! All are welcome.) Together, through text study, silent meditation, and contemplative singing, we will explore the broader Hasidic practice of "sweetening judgment." This process, a method of transforming thoughts and emotions through contemplation, will move us forward in our work. Register.
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| Opening Minds, One Heart at a Time: A Joint Israeli- Palestinian Human Rights Initiative |
Friday, September 28 during 6:00 p.m. Qabbalat Shabbat at Temple Israel
The Parents Circle Families Forum (PCFF) is a joint Israeli-Palestinian organization made up of over 600 bereaved families that have lost a close family member to the conflict. Instead of choosing revenge, they have chosen a path of reconciliation and have joined together to take tens of thousands of Palestinians and Israelis on their personal journeys. Join PCFF's bereaved members, Rami Elhanan and Mazen Faraj, as they share their stories with us. Participate in a discussion on the human side of the conflict and why relationship building, mutual understanding of the "other side," and reconciliation framework are necessary for any sustainable peace agreement.
American Friends of the Parents Circle-Families Forum (AF-PCFF) is committed to supporting the PCFF through raising public awareness, constituency building, and fundraising in the U.S. |
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| GBIO Exploration of New Issues |
September 25, 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. location TBD
In our TI Conversations this spring, a great deal was said about GBIO's existing priorities in healthcare, housing, and criminal justice reform. We heard other concerns, including racism, immigration, climate change, gun violence prevention, and education. At the Delegates Assembly, a group of 70 new leaders from GBIO congregations gathered to start a conversation and learn how to organize for change. Led by TI's Maddie Barr, a second meeting is being planned. For information, contact Dru Greenwood or Michael Rubenstein.
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