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June 17, 2010 5 Tammuz, 5770
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In This Issue
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Rabbi Carl M. Perkins
Cantor Gastón Bogomolni
Cantor Emeritus Harry Gelman
Stephen Baum, President
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Laura Kaufman &
Diane Marget, Editors
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Welcome
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Welcome to the newest edition of ComingUp@Aliyah, with our new format. If you have any comments or suggestions, please let us know.
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Musical Minyan Shira this Friday
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Please join us Friday evening, June 18, for a first-ever Kabbalat Shabbat service with accompanying musical instruments.
In response to interest expressed by a number of congregants, Rabbi Perkins and our Ritual Committee have agreed, that we explore the use of musical instruments to accompany the early part of the Friday evening services, up to and including L'cha Dodi, during this part of the year. This practice, which several congregations in our area and elsewhere employ, is consistent with traditional Jewish practice. June 18 is the first of these occasions when we will experience instrumental accompaniment.
Come and pray with us! We look forward to hearing feedback from many participants! |
ComingUp's Summer Schedule 
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ComingUp is going on a summer schedule, with this being our last regular issue. Our next issue will be on Thursday, July 1. We will also have an issue on Thursday, August 12. As always, the deadline for materials is noon on the Tuesday two days before the issue date. |
Yahrzeit Plaque Deadline July 4
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Please note that the date for submitting Yahrzeit Plaque orders, for timely installation before the High Holidays, is July 4. Please mail all orders, including a check in the amount of $300, payable to Temple Aliyah, to Lesli Reich, 136 Greendale Ave., Needham, 02494. If you have any questions, please contact Lesli at 781-455-8185 or by email. In addition, if you have any questions regarding the Hebrew name of the person for whom a plaque is to be ordered, please consult with Rabbi Perkins before sending the order form. |
A Letter from the Minyan Coordinator
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Please read the attached letter from the 2010-2011 Minyan Coordinator, Alan Packer. As he is beginning to prepare the team roster for 2010-2011, we want to urge you all now to voice any scheduling preferences that may have changed over the past year. |
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Mazel Tov
| | Mazel Tov to Tanya and Howard Newburg on the recent marriage of their son Nate and Karen Markman. The newly-weds will be moving soon to St. Louis. |
Temple Aliyah Summer Outing Planned for July 11
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Temple Aliyah's Green Committee is sponsoring an all-ages summer outing to Spectacle Island, the "eco-island" that is one of the islands in the Boston Harbor Islands National Park. Opened in 2006, the island has five miles of walking trails, picnic areas, a marina, swimming beaches, fishing, and an environmentally friendly visitor center.
We will be taking the 9:30 am ferry from Long Wharf to the island on Sunday, July 11. There are free ranger-led tours of the island at 10am and 12pm that day, as well as a free fishing clinic at noon. There is also live music performed by an ensemble of musicians from the Berklee Music School, from noon until 4 pm.
If you would like to join us on July 11, RSVP to Laura Kaufman by June 30. If we have a large enough group, we can order ferry tickets in advance at a discounted fare. Rain date will be July 18.
This is the first of many terrific events being planned promoting appreciation of and respect for nature, in this coming year's Temple wide theme, "Judaism and the Environment". Stay tuned for information about future events, including an expedition to Mount Monadnock in New Hampshire this fall.
More information can be found here. |
Info Meeting For Adult Bar/Bat Mitzvah Class
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We're delighted that there is substantial interest in forming an adult bar/bat mitzvah class this coming fall.We invite you to join us on Thursday evening, June 24, for an informational meeting to discuss the details.Our class will begin this fall and culminate with a celebration in the spring of 2012. Over the course of two years, students will study a variety of subject areas, such as Hebrew, Jewish history, Jewish customs, and life-cycle events, and learn to participate in a traditional or Yom Tov service.Please keep in mind that our June meeting is still just an informational meeting - no commitment is necessary just yet.Please feel free to bring along anyone you know who also might be interested.We'll meet at 7:00 pm and should be done by 7:45-8 pm.If you have any questions, please give Jan a call. |
Sisterhood Updates Email List
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In order to receive emails from the Sisterhood Board about all of our activities, even if you are not a Sisterhood member, send an email, with the subject line "Sisterhood email list". |
Special Request from Cantor G
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Cantor G and his family are looking for a family or families willing to take care of Luna, their guinea pig, for part of the summer, from June 24 - July 18. If you can help, contact Cantor G at 508-975-4251, or by email, lenab@rcn.com or cantor@gbogo.net. The Bogomolnis will pay for all food and accessories. |
In the Community
Rep. Stephen Lynch comes to Needham for a Community Forum on the Middle East
The Congressman will speak about Middle Eastern issues, including legislative topics such Iran sanctions, US-Israel relationship and foreign aid. Audience members will will have an opportunity to ask questions. Monday June 21, 6:30 pm-8:00 pm, Temple Beth Shalom, 670 Highland Ave, Needham. RSVP to Hilary Stiss by email or at 617-457-8650. This event is cosponsored by the Jewish Community Relations Council, Anti-Defamation League New England Region and Temple Beth Shalom of Needham. Needham Habitat for Humanity Dedicates Home on June 27 Habitat for Humanity will be holding a dedication ceremony for the new Needham Habitat home, at 5 Bancroft Street, on Sunday, June 27, at 2 pm. Temple Aliyah members have contributed their time and financial support into this project and will see the results of all the hard work of the construction team and volunteer workers. There will be a brief program including the Blessing of the Home and an opportunity to meet the Fernandez family, the new homeowners. | |
Daytime Me'Ah Class At Newbridge This Fall! Register Now
Hungry for Jewish learning and looking for a daytime class? Consider joining a community of learners in a Me'ah class at NewBridge on the Charles (NOBC) in the fall of 2010. Me'ah is an intensive program developed through a creative partnership between Hebrew College and CJP's Commission on Jewish Learning & Engagement. Me'ah (Hebrew for '100') offers adult learners of all backgrounds a foundation in Jewish culture and civilization. The course spans two years and includes 100 hours of class time. Me'ah at NewBridge will be offered on Tuesday mornings at from 9:30 am to 12:15 pm beginning on October 12. For more information or to register please call Raylea Pemstein at 617-559-8708 or Meah@hebrewcollege.edu. To learn more about Me'ah, you may also visit www.cjp/Meah or www.hebrewcollege.edu/meah
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