TBZ Happenings
Physically distant, virtually connected
Thursday, May 28th, Friday, May 29th & Saturday, May 30th
Shavuot
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OFFICE INFO
Although we are practicing physical distancing, TBZ is always open. During working hours (9am-4pm) the phone is set to forward to Beth Ehrenreich. TBZ staff is mostly working from home, but we are committed to responding as quickly as we can to phone calls, emails and messages. Do not hesitate to call if you need any information or need to relay a message: 617-566-8171.
The office will close on Thursday, May 28th at 1pm for Shavuot and will reopen on Monday, June 1st.
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*A note about Zoom access: the links for regular programming doesn’t change, so you can access it from any message. If you’re looking for something specific, you can search for keywords using your email search (eg. typing in “Reb Moshe Yiddish” to pull up the email with that link). If the email is long, you can pull up the “find on page” option on Mac by pressing “command+F” or “control+F” on PC/Chromebook. Type in a keyword and search for it. You will be taken to each mention of the keyword on the page.
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Celebrate Shavuot and Shabbat with TBZ from home:
SHAVUOT SERVICES:
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Join us on
Friday, May 29 from 10:00am-11:00am
for a TBZ Shavuot Service.
Service will include Halel, Yizkor and the reading of the Ten Commandments.
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By Phone: 929-436-2866, Meeting ID: 889 5159 8512, Password: 941194
Siddur:
We will use Siddur Sim Shalom during this service that can be found
HERE
. Please access it ahead of time. We will not share the screen during this Service. Siddur Link will be posted on the Zoom chat.
(Unfortunately our regular siddur is not on an online form.)
You are welcome to use your own siddur, pages will be called from Sim Shalom.
Please do not download/distribute/keep these siddurim, they are on honor loan from the Rabbinical Assembly to use during this time.
Torah Reading:
During the Service we will chant the Ten Commandments, the Text and blessings that we will be chanting can be found
HERE
.
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Friday, May 29th, 6pm: Kabbalat Shabbat and Shavuot:
Join us for a special Shavuot Kabbalat Shabbat with Shavuot and Torah songs to welcome the second day of Shavuot and Shabbat:
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Some have the custom of decorating the sanctuary with white flowers to remind us of the flowers adorning the bikkurim (first fruits) baskets in the Temple procession on the holiday. You're invited to help decorate our "sanctuary" by wearing something white or floral, or placing flowers, a plant, fruit, or pictures of flowers or plants in view behind you for us to enjoy. This will be our decorated "sanctuary"!
Our Special Shavuot Kabbalat Shabbat Siddur can be found
HERE
.
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By Phone: 1 929 436 2866, Meeting ID: 382 452 878, Password: 813275
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Ending Shabbat Together:
Community Havdalah on Zoom
Saturday, May 23, 9:15pm
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By Phone: 1 929 436 2866, Meeting ID: 757 829 441, Password: 530219
If you can, have your havdalah ritual objects ready! You will need a candle, wine or grape juice and
besamim
(spices to smell).
In addition, as part of our (Re)Treat weekend, stick around for a Late Night Shmooze after Havdalah!
**You can find some of the sessions and services on our
Youtube channel
, (link, follow us, etc)
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Megilat Ruth
It is customary to read Megilat Ruth on Shavuot: We offer you a video which includes a D’var Torah by Judith Kates and reading of the Megillah by Molly Silver, Ebn Leader, Judith Kates and Tyler Dratch, edited by Micah Klein.
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Nishmat Hayyim
TBZ’s Meditation project offers the following resources for Shavuot
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Revelation as Intimacy with the Present Moment with Bobbi Isberg
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On What Can We Depend with
Sheila Yocheved Katz
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Death and Rebirth
with Reb Moshe
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A Mountain of Blintzes
Ezra Klauber reads a book for our little ones in honor of Shavuot.
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Shavuot from the Farm
Noah Weinberg invites us to the Farm he runs at Gann Academy
to learn about Shavuot as the
Holiday of Bikkurim.
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Baruch Dayan Ha-Emet
TBZ offers condolences to TBZ member
Mark Dwortzan on the death of his brother
David Dwortzan.
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OPPORTUNITIES FOR LEARNING ON SHAVUOT
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TIKKUN ZOOM SHAVUOT:
Thursday, May 28 evening and Friday, May 29 all day
TBZ will be participating in the Tikkun Shavuot Zoom organized by Temple Israel. 24 hours of virtual learning, beginning Thursday, May 28 at 5:00 p.m.
Join us for an hour or two, or brew a pot of coffee and stay up for a full day of learning, connection, and celebration.
This event is offered in partnership with the Center for Adult Jewish Learning, Hebrew College, Temple Ohabei Shalom, and Temple Beth Zion.
Teachers from TBZ include:
May 28 - 5:15pm Rabbi Ebn Leader:
“Entering Shavuot through the Gates of not-knowing”
We will study a teaching of the hasidic master R Menahem Nahum of Chernobyl in which he reflects on the movement we make from the days of counting the Omer into Shavu'ot as a movement from the wisdom of knowing into the wisdom of not knowing.
May 28 - 10:00pm Rav Tiferet Berenbaum
“Sleeping at Sinai: Was it really so bad?”
We have all night tikkun sessions to repair (letaken) the mistake of the Israelites who slept in at Sinai. But perhaps sleeping was a part of the plan and we should follow their lead. We'll study a text by R’ Tzaddok HaKohen of Lublin and consider if and when we should call it a night.
May 28 - 11:00pm Tyler Dratch
“Few are Guilty, All are Responsible:
Seeking Justice in The Biblical City of Refugee”
As we confront systematic oppression in our society we are forced to ask a series of difficult questions. How do we take responsibility for systematic racism, sexism, and ableism which we do not intentionally cause but of which we still play a role in perpetuating? The biblical case of the city of refuge provides a compelling case of individuals who are simultaneously innocent and guilty, and may help us take responsibility for systems of injustice that are bigger than ourselves. In this session we will examine the case of the city of refugees and have an open discussion about how we may understand our own unique role in fighting oppression in the world.
May 29 - 2:00pm Reb Moshe Waldoks
“Revelation as Divine/Humane Intimacy”
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For more opportunities of learning, please check our
Shavuot resources
email
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Pathways to Tikkun Olam: Defending our Democracy
Deadline to register to get your postcards is Sunday May 31
Monday, June 8, 7:00-7:45pm
Join Rav Claudia and our Tikkun Olam Team for an evening of inspiration, outrage, and ACTION. We will hear from TBZ member
Jed Shugerman
,
Professor at Fordham Law School
, about current challenges to our democracy, have Q&A and conversation, and then
TAKE ACTION, as we write postcards together to help register voters in key states
.
To participate in the action, you can order your postcards by filling out this
simple form
. This reserves your packet of 30 postcards (including stamps) from Reclaim our Vote. To cover our costs, we are asking for a donation of $18, including stamps, for pick up on the front porch or TBZ or delivery to your porch or doorstep in Brookline, Newton, JP, Cambridge, or nearby.
To receive your postcards in time, please
fill out this form
by Sunday, May 31, and thanks!
Once you register, you will get further information about the pick up/delivery options.
Join the Zoom Event below whether or not you decide to order the postcards.
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By Phone: 301-715-8592, Meeting ID: 839 4059 0619, Password: 503414
“See” you on June 8 as we work to defend our democracy!
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SCHEDULE OF PROGRAMMING FOR THE WEEK
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(RE)TREAT 2020: MAY 29-31
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(Re)Treat 2020:
It'll be a treat!
Friday-Sunday, May 29th-31th
Friday May 29th: Kabbalat Shabbat and Shavuot, 6pm
Friday night begins the 2nd night of Shavuot. Some have the custom of decorating the sanctuary with white flowers to remind of us the flowers adorning the
bikkurim
(first fruits) baskets in the Temple procession on the holiday. You're invited to help decorate our "sanctuary" by wearing something white or floral, or placing flowers, a plant, fruit, or pictures of flowers or plants in view behind you for us to enjoy. This will be our decorated "sanctuary!"
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By Phone: 1 929 436 2866, Meeting ID: 382 452 878, Password: 813275
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Saturday May 29th: Havdalah and Late Night Shmooze, 9:15pm
Join us to say goodbye to Shabbat and stick around to shmooze, joke and game BYOB!
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By Phone: 1 929 436 2866, Meeting ID: 757 829 441, Password: 530219
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Sunday May 31st: (all in the Zoom Room!)
8:00-9:00am Walk & Talk:
Call a friend and go for a walk (on the phone or with a mask many feet apart)!
9:00- 9:15am
Opening Circle:
Song, photos and blessings
9:20-10:00am Learning with Rabbi Ebn Leader
10:05-10:30am Dress up Family Program
w/ Noah, Tyler & Daniel Lipton & Rav Tiferet. Dress up as your favorite character (be it Minnie Mouse, Moshe Rabbeinu or Harry Potter! Join us for singing, an earth-based activity and more!
10:35-11:15am The Variety Show!
A community retreat favorite, hosted by Cindy-Jo Gross. Join Reb Moshe in sharing (family-friendly) jokes, sing a song, showcase your talent! If you want to share, live (or recorded to play during the event) contact
Cindy-Jo.
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By Phone: 929 436 2866, Meeting ID: 847 6705 7849, Password: 961055
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1:00-2:30PM
Biblical Hebrew with Rabbi Sam
(Time changed due to retreat, Zoom info will be sent to participants)
6:30-7:30PM
Rosh Hodesh Group
(Info sent to participants)
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9:00am-9:45am:
Boker Tov TBZ
Check in with Rav Claudia, Niggun,
Tfilah
, Kaddish
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By Phone: 1 929 436 2866, Meeting ID: 260 444 218, Password: 398686
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7:30pm-8:30pm:
Ehyeh Asher Ehyeh: Exploring the many names of God
We will continue our exploration of the sefirah of Malchut and the manifestation of Bracha (blessing) as it was given to Avraham, passed down to us. It’s ok to come if you haven’t been to the others!
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By Phone: 1 929 436 2866, Meeting ID: 634 005 833, Password: 379570
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7:00pm: The Emergence of Ashkenazi Culture
with Reb Moshe
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By Phone: 1-301-715-8592, Meeting ID: 114 817 812, Password: 522221
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4:00 pm
Beit Rabban
End of Year Celebration
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7:30 pm
Torah Study with Tyler
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By Phone: 1 929 436 2866, Meeting ID: 487 939 435, Password: 224948
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1:00-2:00pm
ZoomShmooze
an open conversation with Reb Moshe
Join Reb Moshe and other members for an informal chat. Watching anything good? Read any good books? Did you hear the latest news about…? Especially if you are in quarantine by yourself, this is a space for you. Everyone is welcome!
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By Phone: 1 929 436 2866, Meeting ID: 734 420 217, Password: 874542
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1:00-2:00pm
TBZ Therapists’ Connection
Open to all TBZ Therapists, a space to share and release in this intense time, facilitated by Jenny Berz. For the Zoom Link, please
contact Jenny.
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Save the Date for Shabbat Nariya - Pride Shabbat
June 5th
We will celebrate Pride together at our monthly Shabbat Nariya Service.
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Save the date
June 16th 6:00-7:15pm: Community Meeting
Join us for a BYOP (bring your own pizza) community meeting.
Time for schmoozing, and the state of the shul
including a re-entry planning report!
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TBZ’s Reentry Planning
Although Governor Baker released a plan for phased reopenings for Massachusetts, that included the opening of religious services, we are not hearing of plans for resumption of normal activities, nor is TBZ moving to reopen at this time. TBZ is approaching this complicated process with caution and intention and has formed a Reentry Planning Group.
Although it may be awhile before we can come together physically, the vibrant Zoom/streaming davening and shul programming we have come to rely on will continue to bring us together virtually and safely.
To read about the group and the email that was sent to the TBZ Community this past Monday
click here
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Feeding Our
Hungry Neighbors
At TBZ, we are committed to caring for those most in need. If you are able, please consider getting involved and supporting the following initiatives:
Family Table:
Because we cannot bring crackers and soup, consider sending a donation to JF&CS: By check: 1430 Main Street, Waltham, MA 02451 with Family Table in the memo line. By card:
Click here
(under “Please Apply My Gift to” put “Family Table” and feel free to put “from TBZ” in the notes section.
Brookline Food Pantry:
The Brookline Food Pantry continues to need donations of rice, cereal, mac and cheese, oatmeal, and lentils as well as diapers, formula and baby food. To ensure safe social distancing and to minimize community exposure, the Pantry is offering a "drive by or walk by" drop off: Wednesdays from 11:30am-1:30pm, Thursdays from 9am-11am, and Fridays from 9:30am-12pm at their location at 15 St. Paul Street. You can find more information as well a make a donation online at by clicking here:
Brookline Food Pantry
Organizing TBZ to help our neighbors in Chelsea
As a community of low wage immigrant families, the Chelsea neighborhood has suffered some of the most losses, the most cases of Covid-19, and the most widespread unemployment. Families are running out of food daily.
Donations of non-perishable canned food can be left on the porch of TBZ Member Jen Wofford (173 Davis Ave, Brookline).
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Stay Connected
During these challenging times, we continue to encourage you to reach out to each other.
Open the directory
and call someone, text them, schedule a video call, even if you don't know them well -- let's check in. Let's stay connected. Let's continue to build our community.
(Note: you must be logged in to view the TBZ Member Directory.)
If you missed the message about how to upload your picture to the TBZ Directory,
check it out here
!
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Dues and Donations during Distancing
Since the office is closed and mail will be delivered and opened intermittently over the next few weeks, we invite you to use a credit card online, through ShulCloud which is a secure site, to keep up to date with dues, tuition, fees and donations.
For the next month or more we’ll be waiving the added credit card fee.
Using a credit card also means one less means of spreading the virus through mail carriers. If you choose to pay by check, please know that it will take longer for your check to be applied to your account and to clear the banking system.
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STAY CONNECTED
Rav Claudia, Senior Rabbi - ext. 11, ravclaudia@tbzbrookline.org
Reb Moshe, Founding Rabbi - ext. 12, rebmoshe@tbzbrookline.org
Rav Tiferet, Director of Congregational Learning & Programming - ext. 14, ravtiferet@tbzbrookline.org
Sara Smolover, President - president@tbzbrookline.org
Susan Diller, Executive Director - ext. 10, sdiller@tbzbrookline.org
Beth Ehrenreich, Assistant Director - ext. 17, behrenreich@tbzbrookline.org
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