Temple Emanu-El Haverhill News
June 9, 2020 | 17th of Sivan 5780
Dear Temple Emanu-El Friends,
 
When I sat down to write my final Shavuon article, I looked back at my first article to recall my thoughts when I became your rabbinic intern. I noticed that we have come full circle in our experience of communal prayer. Just as my first service with you was a Conservative-style service, my final Saturday morning service on June 13 will also be a Conservative-style service. You will find the link to services and parashah study on the Temple website . I look forward to connecting with you online this Saturday.
 
As I reflect on our year together, I feel profound gratitude for the opportunities you have given me to learn and grow on my journey to becoming a rabbi. You have been open to new ...
Dear chevre,
Mazal tov again to all of our 2020 graduates, whom we celebrated last Friday: Emily Barry, Claire Breger-Belsky, Noah Callan, Wise Huston Chabot, Evan Larsen, Emilee Nathan, Eddie Zaremba, and our Temple High School graduate, Josh Flieder! We’re very proud of all of you. May you go from strength to strength.

Our Temple’s communal outpouring of support for Lindsay and Finn Davis, following the loss of their son Aidan, has been inspiring. Thank you to everyone who logged ...
 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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Shabbat
June 12–13
21st of Sivan 5780

Parashat B’ha’alot’cha
Torah: Bamidbar (Numbers) 8:1-9:14
Haftarah: Zecharia 2:14-4:7

Click on above links to view the text, in Hebrew and English, on Sefaria.org.
Virtual Temple Emanu-El events this week, all on  Zoom  
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If you prefer to join by phone, dial-information is located on our website.

If you need assistance with Zoom, contact Nancy
(978.373.3861 or Nancy@TempleEmanu-El.org ).

IMPORTANT: A new version of Zoom (version 5.0) is now available. This is a required security update. If you have not already installed the new version, you will be forced to update when trying to join meetings.

For those who already have Zoom installed, updates can be installed through the app itself. If you need assistance, here's a handy video on installing updates:  https://youtu.be/E7zERcVLUBM.
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On Our Website

The killing of George Floyd and the protests it has sparked remind us of the importance of educating ourselves on issues of racism and white privilege in America. A list of resources (websites, books, articles, television, film, organizations) that may be of interest can be found on HaSifriyah's webpage.

Community Interest
Summer 2020 at Camp Hadar
Camp Hadar will be open for six weeks, beginning July 13.

for information and registration.
Jewish Family & Children's Services Boston 

JF&CS is available and ready to help current and new clients during this coronavirus time. Their website (see link below) offers resources for people who are struggling financially, domestic abuse survivors, older adults, parents with young children, and people with disabilities, as well as a good list of virtual programs and opportunities to help for those who have the personal resources and desire to do so. Please visit their COVID-19 Resources Page for available resources, contact information, and virtual programs.
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