I’m looking forward to spending Shabbat with you again this weekend, as we gather together on Friday night and, on Saturday morning, for the aufruf (pre-wedding Shabbat celebration) of Ben Deardorff and Carol Teitelbaum’s upcoming marriage. You can use the regular Zoom link that we’ve been using since March for this Shabbat morning. Israel Chavurah meets after the celebration, at 1:00 pm on Saturday; we’ll be learning together about the organization AIPAC (American Israel Public Affairs Committee) in advance of our upcoming event “Supporting the US-Israel Relationship in These Turbulent Times: A Conversation with Rabbi Sharon Sobel of AIPAC" on August 12 at 7:30 pm (preregister here). This is the second Israel education evening we're cosponsoring with Congregation Shalom ...
Due to precautions around the coronavirus, Cantor Vera will not hold physical office hours, but she remains available to you for your questions, conversations, and pastoral care. Please call her cellphone (617.372.3245) or contact her by email (CantorB@TempleEmanu-El.org) to set up a phone or video meeting.
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We'll learn from Rabbi Sharon Sobel (Synagogue Initiative Director, New England at AIPAC) about AIPAC’s history and goals in the Israeli-American relationship. This is the second event in our series of programs in collaboration with Congregation Shalom (Chelmsford) and Temple Emanuel of the Merrimack Valley (Lowell) exploring American organizations of Jews concerned with Israeli affairs.
Teen Tour of Tel Aviv's Graffiti Scene!
High school teens are invited on a free virtual tour of the colorful graffiti scene of the hidden streets and alleys between Tel Aviv and Jaffa on Wednesday, August 12 at 6:30 pm.
It’s all there on the walls—visual dialogues on politics, temporary art, and Israeli society. Learn about the people behind the art and what are they trying to tell us—and why in the street? Teens will have a chance to create their own type of graffiti. The program is free and open to all. Invite your friends too!
From now through August 10, there are four (4) free COVID-19 testing sites in Lawrence and Lowell. These are drive-up sites and allow free testing for folks, even if they aren't displaying symptoms. You do not have to be a resident of either city to take advantage of the site and pre-registration is encouraged but not required. Additional information is available at https://www.mass.gov/info-details/stop-the-spread.
City of Haverhill Emergency Rental Assistance
The City of Haverhill is launching a temporary rent support program designed to help people who have lost income because of COVID-19 pay their rent and/or utilities. Information and an application are available here.
Opportunities for Children and Young Adults in Haverhill
