Join Us Saturday Night for the First Film in
Tikvat Israel's 6th Annual
Israeli Film Festival
A Matter of Size (Sipur Gadol)
Saturday, January 8, 2011
7:45 - 10:30 pm*
 Four overweight friends from the Israeli city of Ramle are fed up with dieting and the dieting club they belong to. When Herzl (341 lbs.), the main protagonist, loses his job as a cook and starts working as a dishwasher in a Japanese restaurant in Ramle, he discovers the world of Sumo, where large people such as himself are honored and appreciated. Through the restaurant owner Kitano (132 lbs.), a former Sumo coach in Japan, he falls in love with the sport. Herzl wants Kitano to be their coach but Kitano is reluctant--they first have to earn their spurs.
A Matter of Size is a comedy about a 'coming out' of a different kind--overweight people learning to accept themselves.
*The movie is 90 minutes long. Program following includes light refreshments and moderated discussion. Admission per person, payable at the door, is $10 for TI members and $12 for nonmembers.
Reservations are not required--you may decide to attend at the last minute--but an RSVP will help the event planners. You can do so
via our new "Rapid Registration" system >>HERE<<
or by calling the TI Office (301-762-7338)
or via email at adulted@tivkatisrael.org .
Reviews...
...Israeli cinema is not known for its broad comedies, but that may have to change after "A Matter of Size," which is both very broad and very funny. Review by Daniel M. Kimmel The Jewish Advocate More
...Director duo Sharon Maymon and Erez Tadmor have fashioned a look at a group of blue-collar Israeli men (and one woman) and how they came to accept who they are. Sounds like your usual coming-out tale, no? Review by Brett Michel The Boston Phoenix More ...Fed up with dieting, four overweight friends in the Israeli city of Ramle decide to start a sumo wrestling club in genial situation comedy "A Matter of Size," from helmers Sharon Maymon and Erez Tadmor. Review by Alissa Simon Variety More
..."A Matter of Size" ("Sipur Gadol") happens to be one of the Israeli entries in this year's Tribeca Film Festival - but it addresses personal conflict rather than the more stereotypical geopolitical conflict. Review by Jordana Horn The Jewish Daily Forward More
 "A Matter of Size" is
distributed in North America
by Menemsha Films
... and join us for the second film in our series, Dear Mr. Waldman, on Saturday evening, January 22. Watch your email for details. ~ The Tikvat Israel Israeli Film Festival is sponsored by the Adult Education Committee ~
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Huge Jewish Book Sale a Huge Success
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Yasher koach to Rabbi Gorin and to all of the volunteers who helped make last Sunday's Judaica Book Sale at Tikvat Israel such a huge success. Almost the entire stock of more than 2,000 gently used and like-new books on a vast range of subjects were sold to happy customers eager for bargains (and the Rabbi was careful to warn shoppers that the books on the shelves were not for sale!). Assorted pastries, fruit kabobs, and coffee added to the warmth and ruach of the event. Rabbi Gorin said that the Book Sale "put Tikvat Israel on the map," and that he has "already started acquiring books for the next sale."
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Upcoming Family Programs & Services
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Sunday, Jan. 9
· 8:00 pm - "Learning Shabbat Z'mirot," with Jason Schwartz, sponsored by the Music Havurah. In Flax Library Annex. Desserts afterwards.
Friday, Jan. 14  · Shabbat Dinner for Music Havurah and other interested congregants. Dinner after Kabbalat Shabbat (6:30 pm), singing after dinner. Reservations for the dinner can be made to the office via phone (301-762-7338), or via e-mail to feliciarblack@msn.com. (subject line: "Jan 14 Dinner"); pay in advance or ask to be billed. The cost is $18 for adults and $8 for children 5-18. The RSVP deadline is Monday, Jan. 10.
Monday, Jan. 17, 2011
 · 9:00 am-2:00 pm - Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service. Join the Joint Tikvat Israel/Shaare Tefila Youth Department on a variety of social action projects at Tikvat Israel and elsewhere. Transportation and lunch will be provided. All ages welcome (Photo at right from 2010 MLK Day of Service.)
Friday, Jan. 21
· 6:30 pm - "Kabbalat Shabbat With Instruments."Pre-service hors d'oeuvres sponsored by Sisterhood 5:45 pm.
Shabbat Morning, Jan. 22 · 9:30 am - Youth Shabbat Services in the Sanctuary. Bonim & Machar will participate as a group. Kadima & USY members will lead various parts of the service as groups and as individuals. If your child would like to participate and has not yet received a part, please contact Lynn Berk at 301-762-7338. The TI Youth Committee and proud parents will sponsor Kiddush after services.
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Upcoming Adult Programs
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Sunday, Jan. 9
 · 10:00-11:00 am - Introductory Zumba Gold class sponsored by the TI Sisterhood. For anyone interested in participating in the latest exercise craze. Open to both women and men. Cost: $15. RSVP to Janice Balin (balin5@comcast.net) by Jan. 5.
Wednesday, Jan. 12
· 7:00-9:00 pm - Evening Bridge Game. Doors open at 7, play beings at 7:30. Dessert provided; $5 per person contribution requested. Singels and pairs welcome. To help plan the evening, RSVP to 301-871-6773. Mark your calendar for upcoming Bridge Nights: Feb. 9, Mar. 9, Apr. 13 and May 11.
Thursday, Jan. 13
 · 6:00-7:20 pm - Yoga with Sarah Fishman - Class #2 of new 6-week session. Thursday evenings through Feb. 10 in the Flax Library Annex. A great way to start the year off on the right foot! Cost for TI Members: $79.00/6 Week Session or $15.00/per class, pay as you go. Nonmembers: $90.00/$18.00. For more details contact Sarah at namastesarah@gmail.com.
Saturday Evening, Feb. 5
· 9:00 pm-12:00 midnight - First Annual Games for Grownups Night. Rediscover your inner child: come and enjoy activities such as Mini-Golf, Treasure Hunt, Arts & Crafts; Charades, Wii Sports, Password, the Match Game, and much more. $5 per person contribution to cover cost of snacks ($8 at the door). RSVP to office at 301-762-7338 or email lberk@comcast.net by Feb. 2.
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Shabbat Shalom
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 Tonight6:30 pm - Kabbalat Shabbat.
Shabbat Morning
9:30 am - Congregational Shabbat Service. Bat Mitzvah of Monica Keilsohn. Kiddush sponsored by Jerry and Leah Keilsohn in honor of Monica.
11:00 am - Tot Shabbat in Room 14. This special Shabbat morning service is for pre-school age children and their parents. Jeff and Hannah Smith lead prayers, stories, songs and a Torah parade. Enjoy a Kiddush snack afterwards.
Shabbat Afternoon/Eve
4:30 pm - Mincha
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Are You Celebrating a Birthday or Anniversary in January?
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 Then celebrate it with your fellow congregants on Shabbat morning, Jan. 29, 2011.
Send us your name(s) and the date and indicate if it is your birthday or anniversary and we'll make sure to include it on our cake decoration and in the Shabbat Sheet for that day.
The cost is $18 per birthday and $36 per anniversary.
Send your information and payment to the Tikvat Israel office, or ask to be billed. Email tikvatoffice@gmail.com. Deadline is Friday, Jan. 21.
And happy birthday/anniversary!
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Two Special Services in the Near Future
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Shabbat morning, Jan. 29 - Home Grown Scholars Shabbat.
Sunday, Feb. 6 -
World Wide Wrap, in conjunction with AM minyan.
Watch for details...
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