THIS WEEK'S TORAH PORTION
Parashat Chayei Sara / Shabbat Mevarekhim Haḥodesh
1st Triennial Genesis 23:1 - 24:9
Read the Portion on Sefaria.org - click a verse for commentary
Page 127 in Etz Hayim
 
NEWS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
JOIN US FOR THE NEXT TAA BOOK GROUP!
Wednesday, December 14, 7 pm via Zoom

We will be reading Beyond the Ghetto Gates by Michele Cameron. All are welcome, contact Barbara Kaplan to join.
Come learn about CJP’s SPARK trip to Israel for
April, 2023!

We are gathering at TAA this Tuesday evening, November 15 at 5:45 to join the ZOOM info session about the North Shore Cohort traveling to Israel in April.
It will be fun watching the session together while enjoying Israeli wine and snacks! Join us at TAA at 5:45 pm.

Please let us know if you will join us and ALSO, reserve your spot for the session using this link.

L’Shalom!

Rabbi David Kudan
Amy Farber
GET TO KNOW ABIGALE REISMAN, TAA'S MUSIC DIRECTOR...
HER MUSIC AND HER PASSION!
Sunday, November 20, 4:00- 5:30 pm, In-Person AND On Zoom

Join us for a joyous afternoon at TAA to learn about Abigale's love of music as a composer, performer, violinist and educator. And, of course, come hear her play!! Refreshments will be served!!

Please RSVP to attend in-person or register for the Zoom link.
ABORTION ACCESS AND MEDICAL ETHICS:
Jewish Views, Religious Approaches, Legal Context
NEXT SESSION TOMORROW
Offered in person and online. Participants can sign up for all or some of the three sessions.

The TAA Adult Education Committee has organized a series of three presentations to look more deeply at the many issues of abortion in the context of medical ethics, examining the deeper issues that surface when analyzing recent Supreme Court decisions.

Presentations will be held on these dates:

#2: Christian Perspectives led by Reverend Dr. Norma Brettell. Tomorrow, Wednesday, Nov. 16 Refreshments at 7:15 pm, presentation from 7:30 to 9 pm. Options: in-person and online.

#3: Legal and Constitutional Issues led by Norah Wylie. Sunday, Dec. 4 presentation from 4-5:30 pm. Offered only online.
Join us at Shalin Liu! And please join us upstairs for coffee and pastry right before the concert!!!
Enjoy this video of Nefesh Mountain performing to get a sense of their energy, their musical style, and to get excited for their upcoming concert at Shalin Liu!
ISRAELI DANCING AT TAA

Join TAA dancers on Zoom or in Person at TAA, 86 Middle St, Gloucester this Friday, November 18, 10 am. New dancers are always welcome! We're making some changes to our days and times in November & December, so please mark your calendars:

Contact Beth for the full dance calendar, with questions and to be added to the email list for weekly updates and the Zoom link.
DECEMBER SAVE THE DATES

Join us for a joyful Kabbalat Shabbat Friday, December 2, 6 pm.
With the Temple Choir and Band under the direction of music director Abigale Reisman and service led by Rabbi David Kudan and temple members. There will be special Poetry and Music in anticipation of Chanukah. Oneg by Janet Cline and the Kitchen Volunteers to follow.
Lights, Latkes and Song!!!
Celebrate Chanukah at TAA
Tuesday, December 20, 5:30 pm. We'll light our Lobster Trap Menorah, sing with a live band, and enjoy latkes and hot apple cider. Chanukah gelt for kids and more!!
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TAA KIDS AND FAMILIES
  • SATURDAY, December 10
TAA INTERGENERATIONAL SHABBAT (no SCFLP 12/11) 9AM-12PM

  • PLEASE NOTE: THERE IS SCFLP ON SUNDAY MORNING, 12/18

KIDS COOKING CLUB
with JANET CLINE
9AM Sundays (before SCFLP)

SCFLP students can bake in the TAA kitchen with Janet Cline and make the treats we need for our chaggim!

  • 11/20 Challah Making
  • 12/18 Hannukah Cookies
  • 3/5/23 Hamentacshen
  • 3/26/23 Pesach surprise
SUPPORTERS OF TAA
Janet's Cookies is taking orders now for Thanksgiving treats including:

Chocolate and plain pecan pies, Apple pies, pumpkin pie, cranberry walnut cookies, Maple or chocolate bread puddings and all my regular baked goods.

Order deadline is November 21 @ 5 PM.
Click on the logo to visit Janet's Cookies
REGISTER FOR OUR WEEKLY EVENTS
Torah Study, Thursdays, 11 am REGISTER TO JOIN ON ZOOM
Shabbat Service (In-Person and Zoom)
Saturdays, 9 am REGISTER TO JOIN ON ZOOM
Sunday Morning Minyan (Zoom only through the summer)
Sundays, 9 am REGISTER TO JOIN ON ZOOM
GET INVOLVED WITH TAA
The TAA Membership Committee is looking for a
couple new members with good ideas and a welcoming spirit.
If you'd like to join, please contact Rich Huttner or Elaine Bryne.
The Mt. Jacob Cemetery Committee is looking for volunteers to lovingly assist in laying to rest community members who leave our midst. Because this mitzvah necessarily must be performed on short notice, we need a large reserve of potential helpers who can assist on any given day. Qualifications include having a relatively flexible schedule and being minimally able-bodied. For more information, please email Mark Farber or call him at 508-566-6654.
The TAA Kitchen Crew is looking for community members to join our terrific team. You choose when, how often and the amount of time in the kitchen. If you have any questions or ideas please email Janet
TAA’s Everyone Eats! Team provides lunch supplies each Sunday at Gloucester's Action Shelter. To join the team or find out more, email Martha
Know Someone Interested in Joining our Community?
Refer prospective members to Richard Huttner and Elaine Byrne
"Chesed" is loving care in Hebrew, and the Chesed Committee provides support to families in our community. To join the Chesed Committee or find out more, email Audrey Fraser or Elaine Byrne
Join the Caregivers Support Group next meeting Wed. Nov. 30, 10:30 am.
EVENTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
PLANNING FOR REALITY: CLIMATE CHANGE
AND DOWNTOWN GLOUCESTER
Saturday, November 19th, 1:00pm
This annual symposium will include presenters Greg Verga, Mayor of Gloucester; Professor Charles Waldheim from the Harvard Graduate School of Design; Professor Antonio Raciti from the University of Massachusetts, Boston; and Kevin Hively, CEO and Founder of Ninigret Partners, a management consulting firm that focuses on economic development and community planning. The Symposium is free and open to the public.
We are excited to announce the full year of ScholarStream learning in 5783! Beginning next week and spanning all the way up to Shavuot, the Conservative Movement seminaries and institutions are partnering to offer seven series that will bring your community face-to-face with the brightest and most engaging scholars our movement has to offer.
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