You are not alone!
We are still living Judaism together.
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Haven't received our High Holy Day mailing yet? You can view it here. |
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We Hope to See You This Shabbat: |
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Torah portion:
Eikev
Deuteronomy 7:12-11:25
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Haftarah portion:
Isaiah 49:14-51:3
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Candle lighting:
7:38 p.m.
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Friday, August 7
5:00 p.m. Tot Rock Shabbat
6:00 p.m. Join us for Qabbalat Shabbat!
7:15 p.m. Shabbat Dinner Groups
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Saturday, August 8
9:00 a.m. Shabbat Morning Service and Torah Study
10:00 a.m. Thank Goodness It's Shabbat
8:00 p.m. Havdalah
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During Qabbalat Shabbat and Torah Study, we have tech support team available to help you access Zoom! Call our main number, 617-566-3960, and you will be redirected to someone who can help.
Please view our other help resources here:
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LIFE CYCLE EVENTS IN OUR COMMUNITY |
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May their memory be a blessing. We mourn the loss of: |
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Ira Leventhal
July 29, 2020
Father of Nancy Leventhal and Amy Leventhal
Grandfather of Lilli Silverston, Fiona, Owen, Jane, Alex, and Kyle
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Noel Rose
Husband of Deborah Rose
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Debbie Minden
August 2, 2020
Sister of Sarah Minden (Stephen Wright), Mark, Ruth and Judy Minden
Wife of Gary Goldberg
Mother of Miriam, Margot, Jessica and Gillian Goldberg
Grandmother of Geno, Moshe and Phil
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Are you or is someone you know celebrating a wedding, engagement, or new baby? Is someone in our community in need of pastoral support? For funeral needs, call Temple Israel 24/7 at 617-566-3960. Amy Sherr, Executive Coordinator to Rabbi Zecher, wants to know and can help you! |
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Being in quarantine can be isolating, frightening, and lonely. If you or anyone you know are sick with COVID-19, please let Amy Sherr know so we can reach out. We are here for you! Please let us know if you need immediate assistance by contacting Amy Sherr. |
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In this unique moment in the history of Temple Israel, we recognize the many different needs that our community members face. To that end, we have gathered the below list of resources in an effort to ensure that you, our beloved congregation, are able to access the support you need in these difficult times |
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SPIRITUAL PREPARATION SMALL GROUPS |
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The month leading up to the High Holy Days offers us the opportunity to assess the ways in which we have – or have not – lived up to our ideals over the past year, and to identify ways in which we would like to “return” to our best selves in the year to come. We do this work by looking inward, in conversation with others, and engaging with important issues in our world.
High Holy Day Small Groups will gather 10-12 congregants who commit to attending four sessions of meaningful conversation, relevant learning and relational connections. Groups are lay led and open to all members of the Temple Israel community. Participants are asked to join with cameras on so you can be visible to your group. Please contact Rabbi Gubitz or Nicole Zador with questions.
Groups include: Congregational Read – How to be an AntiRacist, Spiritual Book Group – This is Real, Poetry Group, The Holy Day Spice Cooking Experience, Elul Podcast Group, Spiritual Fitness Group, and Shabbat Dinner Conversation Groups.
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Connecting to Temple Israel |
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Looking to get more involved? Interested in joining a class, attending more services, or checking out some of the amazing virtual programs we have to offer? Join our Google Group to get emails about all of the virtual opportunities happening at TI! To join, email Noa Rosen. |
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Join the Movement! Reclaim Our Vote!
Since launching in July Reclaim Our Vote Campaign combating voter suppression in 6 states (Alabama, Arizona, Georgia, Mississippi, North Carolina and Texas). So far, more than 145 congregants have committed to participate in our outreach to voters of color, who are more likely to be targeted for voter suppression, through postcards and telephone calls. Together we have sent over 9,000 postcards!
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Celebrating Recent GBIO Victories:
At least 72 TI members took part in IDMs, and 10 TI members took leadership roles in 5 In-District Meetings, giving crucial support to raising our issues with our legislators and holding them accountable. The power of the In-District Meetings helped push the envelope on the issues of police reform and healthcare.
The Putting Patients First Act has also passed in the House and is headed to conference. GBIO also helped bring 17 of 38 co-sponsors on board for a prescription drug cost containment measure - a great place to build from for further efforts.
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Center for Adult Jewish Learning |
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Join us on Thursday, August 6 at 7:00 p.m. for an interactive online event with Temple Israel member Laurie Sherman, who has published her first book titled: CHASING SOCIAL JUSTICE: How Do We Advance the Work that Matters Most? Learn more here.
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THE HISTORY OF THE STATE OF ISRAEL: ZIONISM THROUGH 2020
with Uri Feinberg. Tuesdays at 1:00 p.m. Join us this summer as we explore 72 years of Israeli history through a lens of transition.
Read more
www.tisrael.org
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THE TI YESHIVA: LEARN TO READ THE TALMUD
with Suzie Jacobson. Tuesdays at 8:00 a.m. Debate with the rabbis and consider new perspectives on aspects of Jewish law with the Babylonian Talmud. No prior experience required. New students welcome at any point during the year.
Read more
www.tisrael.org
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FOR THE PERPLEXED: READING MAIMONIDES TOGETHER
with Rabbi Suzie Jacobson. Fridays at 2:00 p.m. Join us as we dive into Aristotelian philosophy and theology via Moses Maimonides’ 12th century Guide for the Perplexed. No experience necessary, bring your curiosity and love of Jewish thought.
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www.tisrael.org
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Riverway Project (20s & 30s) |
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Riverway Shabbat, August! Join us virtually!
Friday, August 14 at 7:30 p.m. Join us for an engaging, musical, upbeat Qabbalat Shabbat service led by Rabbi Jen Gubitz -- virtually!
Read more
www.facebook.com
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Podcast Small Group
Tuesday, August 11 2020. We'll be gathering to discuss an episode of Judaism Unbound, "Migrating Judaism: The Internet Movement," which sets out to answer the question: Is the internet a place, among others, in which Judaism now "lives?"
Read more
www.facebook.com
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Weekday Minyan & Shabbat Dinner Groups |
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Shabbat Dinner Groups
Fridays at 7:15 p.m. Gather in small groups of 8-12 people (on Zoom) for Shabbat dinner, thoughtful conversation, and connection! BYO dinner.
Read more
www.facebook.com
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Spend your summer (virtually) with Temple Israel's Lifelong Learning Institute (TILLI). TILLI is having peer-led classes as well as monthly book club. |
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Are you participating in our virtual opportunities? This is part of our communal story! Send photos of you and your family at participating from home, and let us know where you're participating from! All photos and stories can be sent to Noa Rosen. |
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How are we doing? As we move into a temporary virtual community, we want to make sure we are meeting your needs for community connection. Please email your communications feedback to Emma Koblick, Director of Communications. |
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