TI Clergy, community leaders, and special guest Yavilah McCoy at Shabbat Tzedek.
We hope to see you this Shabbat:
Torah portion:
Va-eira
Exodus 6:2-9:35

Haftarah portion:
Ezekiel 28:25-29:21

Candle lighting:
4:29 p.m.
Friday, January 24
5:30 p.m. Shabbat Meditation

6:00 p.m. Qabbalat Shabbat & Museum Exhibit Grand Opening followed by Community Shabbat Dinner

Zoe Wilen Georgantas will chant Qiddush

Mazal Tov! The baby naming of Isabel Hannah Mattingly

Saturday, January 25
9:00 a.m.  Shabbat Service and Torah Study

10:15 a.m. Shabbat Service
Mazal Tov! Zoe Wilen Georgantas becomes a Bat Mitzvah

2:30 p.m. Havdalah: Village Playspace & Winter Movie Gathering
LIFE CYCLE EVENTS IN OUR COMMUNITY
May their memory be a blessing. We mourn the loss of:
Josh Rose
January 15, 2020
Cousin of Andy Lesser-Gonzalez (Meredith)
Gavi, Isa, and Mateo Gonzalez
Husband of Jen Rose
Father of Aiden Rose
Son of Jeanille Rose
SHOWCASING A BRILLIANT CANTORATE
GRAND OPENING!
TEMPLE ISRAEL SINGS PRAISES OF CANTOR ROY EINHORN
Friday, January 24 after 6:00 p.m. Qabbalat Shabbat
J oin us this Friday for the grand opening of this Wyner Museum exhibit in celebration of Cantor Roy Einhorn! During services, museum curators and devoted Temple Israel members, Pam Goodman and Harriet Greenfield, will share with us the story of how this exhibit was created to convey and celebrate the magnificent career of Cantor Roy Einhorn. Following services, we will join together for a festive oneg, ribbon cutting, and toast! Come enjoy and revel in the beautiful way the exhibit shares the story of our beloved cantor.

After the celebration, join the Membership & Engagement Committee for the Community Shabbat Dinner. All are welcome, free of charge, but donations are welcome. Enjoy good food, friends, and lots of fun! RSVP to Kira Yates .
JOIN US THIS WEEKEND FOR HAVDALAH
Winter Movie & Havdalah Series
January 25, February 8, March 14
2:30 - 5:30 p.m.

Unsure what to do on a cold Saturday afternoon? Join the TI community for a Winter Movie and Havdalah Series! On January 25 we'll be showing 
Abominable   in the Chapel for kids and 
To Dust   in Levi Auditorium for adults.

Contact  Roberta  with questions.
Havdalah Playspace
January 25 & February 8 | 2:30 p.m.

Not sure where to go on Saturday afternoon after nap time in the middle of winter? The Village welcomes you to our Havdalah Playspace where we will have ride on toys, games, an indoor playground board books, and more. Come and watch your little one play while enjoying pizza and snacks for you and your littles.
WORLD ZIONIST CONGRESS ELECTION -
VOTING IS NOW OPEN!
The World Zionist Congress is the World Zionist Organization’s legislative body that meets every five years in Jerusalem. The Congress is the only body in which all of World Jewry is represented democratically, and, therefore, is your only democratic opportunity to influence Israeli society. It determines policy in Israel, designates its course of action, and chooses the leadership of the World Zionist Organization. Most importantly, the Congress makes decisions that affect the status of Reform and progressive Jews in Israel and across the world and allocates considerable funding available to Progressive Jews in Israel.
 
Elections are open January 21-March 11, 2020, and your vote is critical to maintaining a large Reform and Reconstructionist presence. For $7 you’ll be able to place your vote for the Reform and Reconstructionist Slate here . For step-by-step instructions, go here .
CENTER FOR ADULT JEWISH LEARNING
NEW COHORT: ADULT B’NEI MITZVAH
with Rabbi Jen Gubitz
Sundays, 12:30 – 2:30 p.m.
1/26, 2/2, 3/1, 4/5, 5/3, 6/7
Cost: $450 (option to split payment over 3 semesters)
Beginning January 2020, we are thrilled to launch our next cohort of Adult B’nei Mitzvah led by Rabbi Jen Gubitz. Throughout this 16 month cycle, participants will immerse themselves in Temple Israel’s mission of Living Judaism together through discovery, dynamic spirituality and righteous impact. Learn more and register here .
A TASTE OF JUDAISM
with Rabbi Leora Abelson
Mondays, 7:00 – 9:00 p.m.
1/27, 2/3, 2/10
No cost
Explore traditional and modern Jewish sources in an accessible setting. Join us and discuss the ways Judaism can resonate in our daily lives. Open to all, including interfaith couples, those with Jewish family heritage, and the simply curious. No prior knowledge necessary. Learn more and register  here .
TOUGH QUESTIONS KIDS ASK! ONLINE CLASS
with Temple Israel Clergy
Mondays, 8:30 – 9:30 p.m.
1/27, 2/3, 2/10, 2/24
No cost
Join our clergy from the comfort of your couch for four online sessions to explore tough questions kids ask. Learn more and register here .
MUSSAR: BECOMING YOUR FINEST SELF – ONLINE CLASS
with Rabbi Jen Gubitz
Thursdays, 12:00 – 1:15 p.m.
1/30, 2/13, 2/27, 3/12, 3/26, 4/2, 4/16, 4/30
Cost: $72 (covers curriculum materials)
Join this study of Mussar, a centuries-old framework for Jewish spiritual l earning and practice that can guide you to develop inner awareness. This is a bi-weekly online webinar class. Learn more and register here .
VILLAGE FOR FAMILIES WITH YOUNG CHILDREN
Havdalah Playspace
January 25 & February 8 | 2:30 p.m.

Not sure where to go on Saturday afternoon after nap time in the middle of winter? The Village welcomes you to our Havdalah Playspace where we will have ride on toys, games, an indoor playground board books, and more. Come and watch your little one play while enjoying pizza and snacks for you and your littles.
January Neighborhood Meet Up
January 26 | 3:00 p.m.

Let's meet up this January with other Jewish families with young kids in Jamaica Plain, Roslindale, & West Roxbury (all are welcome from all neighborhoods!) Come grab a drink at the Turtle Swamp Bierhalle in Roslindale for a casual meet up. We’ll have snacks and some toys for the kids, and a drink on us for all the adults.
TI Crawlers
February 9 & March 1 | 10:30 a.m.

It takes a village! Come join families with infants (crawlers, rollers, snugglers...) to play, connect and eat brunch. Coffee and brunch provided for the grown ups, toys, books and activities for the littles.
FERTILITY JOURNEYS HEALING WORKSHOP
FERTILITY JOURNEYS HEALING WORKSHOP
with Rabbi Jen Gubitz and Stacie Baker, MSW
Thursday, January 27 | 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. 

This gathering, in partnership with Jewish fertility organization, Uprooted , is designed for people currently on a fertility journey. Gather for a communal experience that encourages self-exploration and discovery within a Jewish context. Let us know you're coming or contact Rabbi Gubitz for more information.
FERTILITY JOURNEYS GROUP
Saturdays | 3:00 - 5:00 p.m.
February 1, 22, March 7, 21, April 11, May 2
Led by Susan Michaels, Rachel Speckman, Carole Targum

Our Fertility Journeys gathering is a safe space and place for people with fertility journeys – past or present – to gather, share, reflect, and connect. Rooted in compassionate listening and Jewish texts, we will share our stories and explore how Judaism can support us on this journey. Sign up here .
COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS AND EVENTS
Mazal Tov! Rabbi Morrison is chosen as Senior Rabbi at Beth Am in Los Altos Hills, California! Read more here.

Green Line Repairs
Shuttles will replace D Line train service between Reservoir and Kenmore on the following weekends (normal service resumes Monday morning):
  • Saturday, January 25 and Sunday, January 26
We All Fall Down
Sunday, February 2 | 2:00 p.m.
527 Tremont Street, Boston

The Stein family is coming together to celebrate Passover for the first time in decades. They have never been particularly religious (okay, not at all), so their comic attempts to bring the Seder to life go from riotous to heart-wrenching in this play.
 
After the performance join us for a post-show conversation with Rabbi Jen Gubitz.
GBIO Neighborhood Meet-Ups
Sunday, January 26 | 1:00 p.m. in Newton, location TBD
Tuesday, February 4 | 7:00 p.m. at Temple Beth Zion

GBIO is hosting neighborhood meet-ups where you can converse with your state representatives about numerous healthcare issues including reducing prices in prescription drugs, eliminating out-of-network surprise billing, and improving access to mental health care. Please join us! Let us know if you'd like to participate in a neighborhood meetup (even if your neighborhood is not listed above). This is an exciting way to be part of democracy in action and advocate for a just healthcare system. 

To learn more or RSVP, contact Dru Greenwood .
TEMPLE ISRAEL'S MAKING HEADLINES
January 14, 2020
Highlights the Riverway Project

January 12, 2020
Featuring Rabbi Jen Gubitz

Featuring Executive Director, Dan Deutsch
TEMPLE ISRAEL OF BOSTON www.tisrael.org