Emunah Happenings - May 16 Edition

Mazal Tov to Lexington USY For Winning New England Region USY Chapter Of The Year!
And a special Mazal Tov to
Leah Blachman on her election as
Regional Israel/Programming Vice President.

Starts Sunday May 19! Temple Emunah Online Auction

From May 19 - June 9, we'll be having an Online Auction, with a great assortment of items and services at a range of price levels - hopefully something for everyone! The funds raised in the auction will go towards synagogue maintenance and improvements, aimed at greening our building.

We are still happy to receive more donations of items for the auction. If you have something you'd like to donate, such as artwork, crafts, jewelry, sports tickets, sports equipment, memorabilia, gift cards, Judaica, a unique experience, or a service you'd like to offer please contact Barbara Posnick ASAP at barbpos@comcast.net or 508-358-0812.

CLICK HERE to see some of the great items in our upcoming auction! And come back beginning May 19 to place your bids!

Temple Emunah Events

Kulanu - All of Us: Come experience our next Kulanu minyan on Saturday, May 18 at 10:30 AM in The Large Chapel! Rabbi Fel will lead this interactive experience, including prayers, learning, discussion, and more! This is open to both Shabbat regulars and newcomers. For more information, contact Rabbi Fel:mfel@templeemunah.org.

Monday evening, May 20, beginning at 6:15 PM is the Sisterhood Donor Dinner, featuring a Fashion Show outfitted by Potpourri Designs. For information or reservations, contact Janet Goldberg at JanetGoldberg2@verizon.net. FLYER

Conversations at Brookhaven ~ Join Rabbi Fel on Tuesday May 21, 9:30-10:30 AM for dynamic and exciting learning. The classes meet at Brookhaven at Lexington (1010 Waltham Street), and are open to all Temple Emunah Members. Join the 30+ people who gather for every learning session!

Steve Teitelbaum Memorial Basketball Tournament. Join us on Wednesday May 22 from 5:00-7:00 PM in honoring the memory of Steve Teitelbaum with pizza, speeches, and basketball and ping pong tournaments! This event is FREE, but please RSVP to Shoshanah Jacob at sjacob@templeemah.org. FLYER. The program will be followed by USY elections.

On Wednesday, May 22 at 7:30 PM, Temple Beth Elohim of Wellesley will host David Hemenway, PhD, to discuss a public health approach to reducing gun violence and simple ways you can help. David Hemenway is an economist and Professor at the Harvard School of Public Health. This event is being co-sponsored by Temple Isaiah, Temple Israel of Boston, Beth El Temple Center, and Temple Emunah. Please RSVP to: tbepgv@gmail.com. For details, click HERE.

Are you a current Brandeis student or an alum? Do you have any connection to this wonderful institution? Please join us on Thursday, May 23rd at 7:30 PM for a special Brandeis-themed evening minyan! FLYER

Join us for a special musical Kabbalat Shabbat on Friday, May 24 with The Kol Libeinu Band of Hebrew Chant Boston. With this spirited live band of musicians on harmonium, guitar, viola, drums, and clarinet, and singing by Jewish chant artists, we'll bring in Shabbat with joy and song! We'll start at 5:45 PM with snacks and schmoozing; services begin at 6:15 PM. FLYER

Tot Shabbat on May 25 - Tot Shabbat is a service geared towards families with children ages 0-5 years old. We meet at 11:00 AM in the aula for an hour of singing, dancing, Torah marching, stories, prayers, and a snack! Following services, we join the main congregation for Kiddush lunch. On May 25, Rabbi Lerner will be leading the service! No RSVP necessary.

Coffee Hour with Pre-School Families! On Wednesday, May 29 the Rabbis will host a special Coffee Hour at 9:15 AM for all Pre-School families! Stop by after dropping off your kids for an hour of schmoozing, snacks, and special time with the rabbis. Younger siblings are welcome to attend! FLYER

There will be a Tai Chi class with Jeremy Singer on Friday morning May 31, 7:40 to 8:30 AM, in the aula. Tai Chi improves balance and helps concentration and relaxation by harmonizing mind and body. This class is open everyone at no charge.

Wednesday Mornings - Over a light breakfast, Rabbis Lerner and Fel teach about the Halakhah (Jewish legal) and spiritual aspects of prayer. Join us each week after minyan for breakfast and learning. Minyan is 7:00 AM-7:30 AM and breakfast follows from 7:35 - 8:15 AM.

Israeli Folk Dance - Mondays, taught by Angela Schatz. 8:00-9:00 PM Beginner, 9:00-10:00 PM Intermediate. $10/class. For more info, email Angela Schatz.

Notes and Announcements

Children's Clothing Drive May 6 - 19 -- Drop off at Temple Emunah. As part of Rebecca Kielar's Bat Mitzvah project, she is collecting clothing for children in need. Gently worn boys (sizes 5/6-18/20) and girls (sizes 2T - 11/12) clothes as well as sneakers, winter, and rain jackets are needed. Underwear and socks must be new in sealed packages. Donations will be brought to Cradles to Crayons, an organization which serves children in homeless or low-income situations.

Join TD Bank's Affinity Program! There is NO COST to you or to us and your earnings are unaffected. Once we meet the minimum participation level, TD's contribution to Temple Emunah is based on your checking and savings balances. You will continue to receive the same rate of interest as you are currently receiving. TD makes its contribution from its resources, not yours. Click HERE for more information. Thank you TD Bank!

The next Temple Emunah Israel Trip will be in February 2014. CLICK HERE for the flyer. Contact Maria Espinoza at rabbisec@templeemunah.org for details and pricing.

The Kitchen Committee always welcomes volunteers to help in the kitchen for Shabbat Kiddush. It's a great way to help and meet other people. Or get a group of friends together and volunteer together. To help, email Janet Goldberg or call her at 617-489-7175.

Community Events

Program for parent and children ages 3-7 at Mayyim Hayyim. Hands in the Water: Creative Expression and Storytelling for Families with Young Children. Join us for a fun-filled morning centered around water -- seeing, touching and creating art inspired by it -- featuring the Drawing Lab of Deb Putnoi and local storyteller Cindy Rivka Marshall. . The cost is $10/family. Sunday, May 19, 2013, 10:15 - 11:45 AM. To register and more info:
http://www.mayyimhayyim.org/Events-Classes/Hands-in-the-Water

Immersing and Emerging: Open Conversations about Monthly Immersion.
Join artist Alison Judd and Mayyim Hayyim for an evening of open, non-judgmental conversation, discussion and learning. This event is designed for women who practice niddah or who are curious about the observance and want to come together in a safe, supportive environment to discuss benefits, challenges, approaches and feelings about monthly immersion. The discussion will be facilitated by Lila Kagedan.
Tuesday, May 7, 2013, 7:00 - 8:30 PM. Info and registration:
http://www.mayyimhayyim.org/Events-Classes/Immersing-and-Emerging

Are you a Jewish educator looking to advance your professional development and your career? The Shoolman Graduate School of Jewish Education at Hebrew College is proud to announce its Legacy Heritage Midcareer Fellowship and is now recruiting the inaugural cohort for Fall 2013 or Spring 2014 enrollment in the school's online Master of Jewish Education program. Funded in part by the Legacy Heritage Fund, the Fellowship will offer an annual tuition financial aid package of up to 65 percent. For information or to apply, go to http://hebrewcollege.edu/legacy-fellowships or contact Hebrew College at 617-559-8610 or admissions@hebrewcollege.edu.

See JewishBoston.com for more upcoming Jewish cultural and educational events in the area.

Office Hours -- this week

Sunday: 9:00 AM - Noon
Monday - Thursday: 9:00 AM- 5:30 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Shabbat Shalom,

Amy Zaslow

Executive Director

Temple Emunah

email: azaslow@templeemunah.org

phone: 781-861-0300