Riverway Project's Tu Bishvat Seder last Saturday.
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We hope to see you this Shabbat:
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Torah portion:
Mishpatim
Exodus 21:1-24:18
Haftarah portion:
Jeremiah 34:8-22, 33:25-26
Candle lighting:
5:06 p.m.
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Friday, February 21
5:30 p.m. Shabbat Meditation on Sanctuary Bima
6:00 p.m. Qabbalat Shabbat with Shirim
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Saturday, February 22
9:00 a.m.
Shabbat Service and Torah Study
2:30 p.m. Village Playspace
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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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Harriet Weisman
February 6, 2020
Aunt of Paula Noe
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Mazal Tov
! We celebrate the birth of:
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Arinze Botsford
January 11, 2020
Son of Sam Botsford and Ugonma Chukwueke
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Benjamin Arthur Jacobstein
February 6, 2020
Son of Emily Anne and Jeffery Matthew Jacobstein
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Zoë Weiss Lipworth
February 14, 2020
Daughter of Annie Weiss and Adam Lipworth
Sister of Miles and Jacob
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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?
Amy Sherr, Executive Coordinator to Rabbi Zecher, wants to know and can help you!
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SHABBAT OF ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE WITH THE HONORABLE JOHN KERRY
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Friday, February 28 | 6:00 p.m.
Please join us for a Shabbat of Environmental Justice in honor of Cantor Roy Einhorn. The honorable John Kerry, 68th Secretary of State, will speak on protecting the planet. Secretary Kerry is a lifelong environmental champion who helped broker the 2015 Paris Climate Accords and who recently launched a new, bipartisan coalition, World War Zero, to help fight the climate emergency.
After the service there will be a Green Marketplace where attendees can learn how to live a more sustainable life. Repairing the earth is a core value at Temple Israel and we hope that you will consider participating in that sacred, urgent work. The 14 organizations that will be part of the Green Marketplace can be found
here
.
A
postcard project honoring Cantor Einhorn
will be launched during the Green Marketplace at the Green Team Table. The collected postcards were designed by artist and congregant, Deb Putnoi, and will be part of an exhibit in the Atrium during the Cantor’s Weekend (
April 24-25
).
Please arrive early to allow additional time for security. We recommend that all bags be left at home. Temple Israel is a safe and holy space where we strive to welcome every individual, new or returning.
Learn more
here
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BOARD AND LEADERSHIP COUNCIL NOMINATIONS
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We are interested in identifying "emerging leaders" in our community - people who are either actively involved at Temple Israel or people who we hope will become more involved. Please submit your recommendations for up to five people and describe how each could develop into future Board of Trustees and Leadership Council members. Learn more about the current Board of Trustees and Leadership Council
here
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WORLD ZIONIST CONGRESS ELECTION
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Have you voted? A new streamlined and efficient voting process makes it simpler than ever.
The World Zionist Congress is your
only democratic opportunity to influence Israeli society.
Elections are open until March 11, 2020, and your vote is critical to maintaining a large Reform and Reconstructionist presence. For $7.50 you’ll be able to place your vote for the Reform and Reconstructionist Slate
here
.
For step-by-step instructions, go
here
.
Questions? Contact
Amy Sherr
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CENTER FOR ADULT JEWISH LEARNING
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INTRODUCTION TO JUDAISM
Temple Israel Clergy | Thursdays, 7:00-9:00 p.m. | starting March 5. Introduction to Judaism is an engaging course for anyone interested in exploring Jewish life through a Reform lens. Open to all, this course is perfect for interfaith couples, those raising Jewish children, spiritual seekers, individuals considering conversion, and Jews who want a meaningful adult Jewish learning experience.
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A WINDOW INTO THE HEALTHCARE SYSTEM: DRUG AVAILABILITY
Dr. Abraham N. Morse | Monday, March 2, 7:00 – 8:30 p.m. How did we get to the complex system that we have, and where should we go from here? This seminar is designed to help provide context around the current GBIO Health Care Campaign.
Read more
www.tisrael.org
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WHAT MAKES A WORK OF ART JEWISH?
Ari Zimmet | Sundays, 12:30 - 2:00 p.m. | Starting March 1. Together we will consider a wide range of art, from Rothko and Chagall to Krasner and Chicago, the temple of Solomon and Holy of Holies to mezuzot and your grandmother’s channukiah.
Read more
www.tisrael.org
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HOLOCAUST REPRESENTATION IN FILM
Brigid Goggin | Mondays, 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. |starting March 16. Using the tools of film analysis, we will explore how the Holocaust is represented in movies, and what impact film has on our historical and cultural understandings of history.
Read more
www.tisrael.org
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MODERN COUPLES, BIG JEWISH QUESTIONS
Rabbi Jen Gubitz | Sundays, 12:30-2:30 p.m. | starting March 15.
We will discuss issues relevant to couples in committed partnerships and explore the fundamentals of building a Jewish home and planning for your life together. The class meets four times: three classroom sessions and one Shabbat dinner. The class is open to anyone who is curious about creating a Jewish home.
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BECOMING JEWISH
Rabbi Jen Gubitz | Thursdays, 6:00-7:00 p.m. | starting March 12.
What does it mean to embrace a new aspect of your identity? What questions are you afraid to ask? How are you talking about this choice with friends and family? What do you want to discuss with others on the same journey? Join us for a lively conversation on major themes that emerge in the conversion process.
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Come party the night away as we celebrate Cantor Einhorn with some of his favorite songs at Stepping Out 2020.
Purchase your tickets
now! For more information or to donate to the Friends Annual Fund, please contact
Shoshanna Goldberg
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Sunday Purim Celebration
Sunday, March 8 at 10:30 a.m. | Start the morning with a Purim Shpiel! Open to the public for kids ages 5 and younger: enjoy a Purim Carnival, open playspace, and lunch. TI Religious School students grades K-7 will engage in Purim learning and fun!
Read more
www.facebook.com
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PURIMpalooza!
Monday, March 9 at 5:00 p.m. | A family Purim celebration with crafts, face painting, pizza, and a costume contest with prizes! For kindergartners and younger: join us for a fun Purim Shpiel for our littlest littles!
Read more
www.facebook.com
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21+: Purim Against Humanity
Monday, March 9 at 7:00 p.m. | Join the Temple Israel Clergy for a reading of the whole megillah, irreverently read through the lens of our annual “Purim Against Humanity” Card Game. Bring your favorite libation & dessert to enhance the celebration!
Read more
www.facebook.com
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VILLAGE FOR FAMILIES WITH YOUNG CHILDREN
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Havdalah Playspace
February 22, March 14 | 2:30 p.m.
Not sure where to go on Shabbat 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.
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TI Crawlers
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.
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TI Village Camberville Meet Up at Mucky Kids Gathering
March 1 | 3:30 p.m.
In the Cambridge and Somerville area looking to connect with other Jewish families with young kids? Join us at MuckyKids Art Studio for an afternoon of kids’ crafts, snacks and connections.
MuckyKids is located at 2404 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge with a big parking lot in the back.
The cost is $10/family which includes art for all of the children and snacks.
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Winter Movie & Havdalah Series
March 14 | 2:30 - 5:30 p.m.
Unsure what to do on a cold Saturday afternoon? Join the TI community for a screening of
Frozen 2
at the Winter Movie and Havdalah Series.
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The Masks We Wear: A Mental Health Convening
Sunday, March 8 at 1:00 p.m. | Temple Israel of Boston and the Riverway Project are hosting an afternoon of conversation with young adults, parents, and interested community members about mental health, personal stories surrounding stigma, and more.
Read more
www.facebook.com
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CALLING ALL CANTOR EINHORN FANS
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We are making a memory box that will contain happy thoughts, memories, notes, and photos to present to Cantor Einhorn at the special celebration weekend in April. All paper submissions must fit in the 8x12” box, and our deadline is March 15. You can also drop off your submission at Temple Israel reception, care of Sue Misselbeck, or email to
Sue
who will be able to format and print it for you!
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GREATER BOSTON ANNOUNCEMENTS AND EVENTS
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Join In-District Meetings to Meet With Your Legislators
Be part of the Temple Israel – Greater Boston Interfaith Organization's (GBIO) healthcare campaign to change a broken system that is harming people.
In-district meetings, running various times and places January 25 – February 26, are a great way for you to see GBIO in action at a convenient location, meet your representative, move the healthcare needle on reducing price of prescription drugs, eliminating out-of-network surprise billing, and improving access to mental health and substance use disorder care.
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Beacon Academy's Motown Night
Thursday, March 5 | 7:00 pm - 9:30 p.m. at Temple Israel
Beacon Academy's Motown Night is an evening celebration that brings hundreds of people together for a night of live music, soul food, dancing, silent auction items, and more! Together, this diverse group danced and rejoiced and raised over $50,000 for Beacon's Class of 2019. This year, our goal is to do the same for the Class of 2020. Bring your friends and family and join us as together we build our beloved community.
Learn more, get a ticket, or become a sponsor
here.
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Enjoying the new ChaiLights?
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TEMPLE ISRAEL OF BOSTON
www.tisrael.org
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