16 Cheshvan 5780 | 14 November 2019
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Boomers! Dance Party • SATURDAY NIGHT • 7:00 p.m.
Don't miss out! We have a bunch of people signed up already for our dance party on Saturday night. Join in on the fun with Supershag as they teach us the rumba and salsa. After, Boomers! will take to the dance floor for a night of food, fun and fancy footwork! If you are a baby boomer, this is the event you've been waiting for!
Click here to RSVP
. Tickets will be available at the door (cash or check, no credit cards please) as well.
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Shabbat Service
November 15, 6:15 p.m.
Join us for our first K-5 family Shabbat experience. This service will feature our K & 1 students and we hope all of our K-5 families will attend. Schedule is: 5:45 - 6:15 p.m., pizza & salad dinner, 6:15 - 7:00 p.m., Shabbat Service (babysitting available for ages 2-5 for children not yet in kindergarten), and 7:00 p.m. dessert oneg & light dinner and snacks.
Please sign up for dinner here
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Labriyut Speaker
November 17, 11:15 a.m.
Our first Labriyut: To Your Health speaker is licensed psychologist Dr. Jennifer Riff. Jennifer's topic will focus on adult stress, anxiety and resiliency. This is the first session in a five speaker series. Speakers are all TBA congregants and experts in their fields. The remaining sessions are: January 12 with Sharon Inouye, February 9 with Susan Altman, March 15 with Jim Meisel and April 5 with Ali Newman. Come to one or all, the choice is yours!
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Purim Info & Signup Meeting
November 17, 6:30 p.m.
Join in on the fun with the TBA Arts Troupe as they put on a fantastic Purim program. At the meeting
Paul Farwell will share the final script and we will sing through all of the songs together (Karaoke style of course!) There are plenty of ways for people to participate behind the scenes too. Pizza and salad will be served.
Contact Amy Tonkonogy
with any questions.
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A Novel Idea!
November 22, 6:15 p.m.
Author Keith Gessen will be here at TBA to discuss his novel during services. We have planned an interactive Russian-themed dinner with Keith immediately following services.
Click here to RSVP for dinner. It's going to be a great night! Who doesn't love to get together to discuss a great book?
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Services
Events & Programs
Closings
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Hello, my name is Lila Sahar Simon. I have enjoyed the first eight years of my Jewish learning at Temple Beth Avodah. I appreciate learning new things about being Jewish, making friends at Temple, and being aware of the world around me. In my spare time I dance Jazz, Tap and Ballet, and at Oak Hill Middle School I am part of the theater stage crew. Since my Torah portion was about Abraham, Sarah, Lot and his wife helping strangers in need, I am focusing on immigrants and refugees for my Bat Mitzvah project. I am collecting gently-used clothes and toys for refugee families. I am also raising money for an X-Box for an Ethiopian Jewish-focused community center in Haifa. I am excited to continue learning at the Temple after my Bat Mitzvah.
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Meet Your Committee Chairs
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James Nahirny
Finance Committee
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My wife, Janet, and I and our family have enjoyed being members of Temple Beth Avodah for over 10 years now. Our children, Rachel, Sophie, and Alex became b’nai mitzvah through TBA, including a wonderful bar mitzvah trip to Israel led by Rabbi Stern and joined by a great group of TBA families. Our girls are now in college and appreciate their TBA care packages. As Temple Treasurer I chair the Finance Committee, and I also sit on a number of other committees to ensure that our financial plan is integrated across all of TBA’s initiatives and programs. When I’m not at a Temple meeting, I can be found in Torah class with Rabbi Stern or at home enjoying brisket, latkes, knishes, and black-and-white cookies.
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Tzedek Opportunities & Info
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Tzedek Meeting on November 19
Tzedek chair, Margie Ross Decter, invites you to our first Tzedek: Pursuing Justice planning meeting of the year. The meeting will take place on Tuesday, November 19 at 7:00 p.m. and all are welcome! Are you interested in
setting our priorities around creating an action plan for immigrant justice? Have feedback on Mitzvah day? All are welcome to attend even if you've never attended a Tzedek meeting in the past.
If you are unable to attend, but would like to know about upcoming Tzedek volunteer opportunities, please
email Becky Oliver
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Cook Thanksgiving Items for The Second Step
Bake Thanksgiving Desserts at Home for The Second Step
Bake Holiday Treats for REACH Beyond Domestic Violence
Come and bake in the TBA kitchen with fellow congregants on Sunday, December 15 at 10:00 a.m. Again, no worries if you can't make it! You can also bake at home and deliver your goodies to TBA.
Signup for both activities can be found here
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Additional November Programs
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Sr. BAYGL Event
November 16
Sr. BAYGL (grades 9-12) is heading into the city for a fun evening of hockey where we will watch the Northeastern University Huskies take on the Providence College Friars! We will take the T from Chestnut Hill at 6:00 p.m and enjoy dinner before the 8:00 p.m. game. We plan to arrive back at Chestnut Hill around 10:00 p.m. If you have any questions, please
email Myriam Rofrano
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Click here to RSVP
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Kochavim Club
November 17
Kochavim class will run at the same time as Parenting Through a Jewish Lens. The class will meet monthly on Sunday mornings from 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. The dates are: November 17, December 8, January 5, March 15 and April 12. This drop off class is designed for children ages 3 - 5 (not yet in Kindergarten) and will include music, movement and a hands on project. You do not need to be a member to attend. There is no charge for this program, but you
must register in advance
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Parenting Through a Jewish Lens
November 17
Learn from both ancient and contemporary sources of wisdom that you are not alone in your parenting journey and connect with other families in our community. This class has six sessions and takes place at TBA on Sunday mornings from 9:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Click here for more information or to register
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Grade 4 B'nai Mitzvah Meeting
November 17
This grade-wide meeting for parents will cover the overview of the B’nai Mitzvah process. Parents will also receive a questionnaire for assigning B’nai Mitzvah dates. Begins at 10:00 a.m. Please
contact Mikah Atkind
for more information.
Torah Class
November 17 & 24
Whether you have an extensive Jewish education, or if you've never opened a bible before to read - you are all equally welcome and will be equally comfortable studying with Rabbi Stern. It is truly a fellowship of adult learners. Come at 10:00 a.m. and join in the pursuit of greater Jewish knowledge and spirituality.
Knitting Group
November 17
The TBA knitters create shawls, lap blankets, scarves and baby caps to be delivered as part of our Caring Community outreach to our members in need and to those who are served by Rosie's Place. All are welcome to drop-in at 10:00 a.m. to knit and nosh!
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Gr. 2 & 3 Family Gathering
November 17
Get together at 11:30 a.m. with your TBA religious school class friends outside of the classroom! It's an opportunity for everyone to get together casually, get better acquainted and spend some time connecting. There will be food and activities. All family members welcome! For additional information or questions, please email
Mikah Atkind
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Youth Choir Begins
November 17
Parents, please note that Youth Choir begins in the sanctuary following religious school community kehillah time at 9:55 a.m. Choir is open to students in grades 2-5. If you are interested in learning more, please
email Cantorial Soloist Susan Glickman.
Talking to Your Kids
About antisemitism
November 18
Parents of children in grades 6 - 12 are invited to delve into the issue of increased antisemitism with Rabbi Stern. We will think together about talking to our children about this pressing issue in today's world. Program begins at 7:00 p.m in the Bowling Alley.
Contact Mikah Atkind
with any questions. Check out our new page "
Understanding antisemitism
" on our website.
Jewish Summer Camp
Info Session
November 24
Join fellow TBA families at 9:45 a.m. to learn about the URJ camps in the area! Debby Shriber,
URJ Northeast Camps Director,
will be here to answer all of your questions as well as introduce you to the magic o
f camp. Light refreshments will be served.
RSVP to Myriam Rofrano
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Click here
to learn more about Jewish summer camps.
Mini BAYGL Event
November 24
Join Mini BAYGL for mini golf and more! We will leave TBA at 11:30 a.m. for an hour and a half of mini golf, arcade games, and a pizza lunch. We will be back at TBA by 2:00 p.m.
Click here to RSVP.
We have LOTS of great programming coming in December! RSVPs and descriptions will be shared in next week's edition!
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Events Happening In or Near Newton
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Boston Jewish Film Festival
Join us for the 31st annual Boston Jewish Film Festival (Nov. 6-17), a cinematic showcase of the year’s best films with Jewish themes and perspectives. With documentaries and narrative films from around the world, and in-depth conversation with filmmakers and other guests, the Boston Jewish Film Festival brings our community together to reflect and connect beyond the screen.
Financial Workshop
Join Nefesh B’Nefesh, Ely Cole, CPA at XPAT Tax Services, and Aaron Djanogly, Wealth Manager at Pioneer Wealth Management, for a practical workshop on budgeting, US and Israeli taxation, and financial planning.Thursday November 14, 2019 from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. at the Inn at Brookline.
JCDS Meet Up
JCDS
is hosting a play meet-up at Play Union on Sunday, November 17 from 1-3 p.m. This event for current and prospective families with children ages 0-6.
Past Trauma and its Effect on
Holocaust Survivors and Other Older Adults
Carol Laibson, LICSW, Clinical Manager of
JF&CS Schechter Holocaust Services
, helps us understand how past trauma can affect the aging process. This workshop offers an opportunity to talk about trauma and possible triggers of traumatic memories and behaviors that may occur as individuals grow older. We will explore strategies for synagogue caring communities that can help survivors of trauma age with dignity. This workshop will offer additional time for networking. Thursday, November 19, 6:45 - 8:30 p.m. at JF&CS Headquarters, 1430 Main Street, Waltham Light refreshments will be served. Please RSVP to: Sue Spielman, 781-693-5659 or
sspielman@jfcsboston.org
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Jewish Singles Mingle - Latkes & Vodkas Hanukkah Celebration
Singles Group for Ages 50-65, Sunday, Dec. 15, 6:30-9 p.m. Join us for our annual Hanukkah celebration -- a fun evening with latkes, spirits, live music, mingling and more! A light dinner will be served. Tickets are $36 per person. Sign up early and join in the festivities. Details and location will be sent to those with a paid reservation 2-3 days prior to the event. Advance registration and payment is required; limited tickets available. Get your ticket online at
https://jsmlatkesandvodkas2019.eventbrite.com
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