July 16, 2019/5779


New Rabbi, Dan Slipakoff, preparing for last week's Qabbalat Shabbat!
Calendar On the Calendar
17 Tammuz, 5779
Torah portion:
Balak
Numbers 22:2-25:9

Haftarah portion:
Micah 5:6-6:8
Friday, July 19
5:30 p.m. Meditation on Sanctuary Bima

6:00 p.m. Qabbalat Shabbat in the garden, weather permitting
Saturday, July 20
9:00 a.m. Shabbat Morning Service and Torah Study

10:00 a.m. Thank Goodness It's Shabbat!

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1/30-2/9/2020: Cantor Einhorn's "Victory Tour"
Life Cycle Events

May their memories be blessings. We mourn the losses of:
Diane Cline
July 11, 2019 (8 Tammuz 5779)
Mother of Michael Cline, David Cline, Janet Oster (Dan), and Daniel Cline (Lauren)

Bernice Siegal
July 12, 2019 (9 Tammuz 5779)
Mother of Amy Sicairos (Jose Luis) and Rob Siegel (Maire Anne Diamond)
Grandmother of Ariana Sicairos-McCarthy (David), Kenneth Sicairos, Elena Sicairos, and Alan Sicairos
Great-grandmother of Lilana and Nicolas Sicairos-McCarhty

Barbara Brown
July 13, 2019 (10 Tammuz 5779)
Mother of Fern Remedi-Brown (Ginny), Stephen Brown (Marianne)
Grandmother of Antonetta, Maya, Samantha (Bryan), Robert (Danielle), Yizchok "Daniel", Aaron, Alexandra, and Michael-Mackenzie
Sister of Phyllis AlRoy (Dennis), Rozanne Richman (Herman), and Sheila Delson (Beth)
Great-grandmother of Arnie

*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.
All-Community Shabbat Dinner
Friday, July 26 immediately following Qabbalat Shabbat services in the Chapel
Join the Membership & Engagement Committee for a community-wide dinner. All are welcome, free of charge, though donations are appreciated. Let us know you're coming!
torahsTorah Study Parking Update
Children's Hospital will be having their 150th celebration and using the 375 Longwood Ave parking garage beginning at 7:00 a.m. this Saturday during Torah Study. If you're planning to drive to Torah Study this Saturday morning, please allow a few extra minutes to park. We have been assured that everyone parking for Torah Study will be accommodated.
shabikeShaBike Shalom
Saturday, July 27 at 10:00 a.m. at Newton JCC parking lot
Come ride with us for 22 miles, beginning and ending at the JCC in Newton. We will stop for lunch and discuss the week's Torah portion. Email Martin Row to sign up. Martin will provide you with more information and answer any questions you may have about the trip. 
WelcomeWelcome New Temple Israel Staff
Kira Yates, Development Associate
Kira Yates is a recent alumna of Mount Holyoke College, where she studied English and Religion. She is a convert to Judaism who is always happy to talk about her Jewish journey and is even happier to hear yours. When Kira isn't working in the Development Office, she is studying Torah, working on her novel, or getting to know Boston. Kira is so excited to be part of the Temple Israel community and can't wait to meet everyone! 
Noa Rosen, Assistant to the Executive Director
Noa is a recent graduate of Northeastern University with degrees in History and Psychology. With previous work experience at the State House and the Home Base Program, Noa is excited to be joining the TI team and looking forward to being a part of the amazing community!
cajl
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!
Pre-Shabbat Meditation with Rabbi Jacobson
Fridays in July, 5:30 - 5:50 p.m. on the Sanctuary Bimah
Join Rabbi Suzie Jacobson on Friday nights in July for a pre-service meditation and chanting circle to help us enter Shabbat with greater focus and peace. No RSVP required. Contact Brigid Goggin with questions.
cantorCantorial Transition 2020
The One! The Only! Cantor Einhorn's "Victory Tour" to Greece and Israel
January 30 - February 9, 2020;  Online registration now open , or call 888-811-2812 x 1
Registration for Cantor Roy Einhorn's "Victory Tour" to Greece and Israel is now open! Join Cantor Einhorn and his wife Cantor Jodi Sufrin, Rabbi Elaine Zecher, and Ellen Rovner and Michael Zimman, trip chairs, as we experience the seamless connection between ancient and new. View more trip details .
Did you become a Bar/Bat Mitzvah with Cantor Einhorn at Temple Israel? 
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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