HAPPENINGS October 17, 2013
13 Heshvan 5774
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Temple Emunah Website
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Lexington USY website
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This Shabbat
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Friday, October 18
5:41 pm Candle Lighting Time
6:15 pm Kabbalat Shabbat Services with USY
Saturday, October 19
Bar Mitzvah of Sam Hirschtick, son of Jon Hirschtick and Randy Gollub and
Melissa and Robert Smith
9:30 am Shabbat Shaharit Services in the Main Sanctuary
10:30 am Junior Congregation in the Pious Chapel
11:00 am Mini-Minyan in a classroom
12:00 pm Kiddush Lunch in the Rubinovitz Social Hall
12:15 pm 25/52: What do Abraham and Sarah serve their guests? Is there a kashrut (kosher) problem with what they serve? How can we explain their actions? Think about the meaning of keeping kosher today.
5:30 pm Minhah, Mishnah Learning with Rabbi Lerner: "Is That Metal in Your Sukkah?," Ma'ariv & Havdalah.
6:39pm Shabbat ends
Sunday, October 20
9:00 am Shaharit Services
1:30 pm Kadima Event: Peace, Love, & Kadima
7:30 pm Ma'ariv Services
8:00 pm Ivrit LaKol
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Weekday Services
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Sun 9:00 am & 7:30 pm
Mon-Thurs 7:00 am & 7:30 pm
Fri 7:00 am & 6:15 pm
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Sefer Haftarah Project
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Come see our Sefer Haftarah Brochure on Sunday outside the Large Chapel and be the first to reserve your Haftarah portion!
Mark Druy will be available immediately following minyan until 11:30 am to answer questions regarding the Sefer Haftarah Scroll.
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Temple Emunah Events
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Jewish Origins of Christianity: A Jewish Look at the New Testament. This course, taught by Professor Jonathan Klawans, will examine the New Testament using the recently published Jewish Annotated New Testament. We will explore the Jewishness of Jesus, the origins of Christianity, and the eventual split between Judaism and Christianity. We will also consider the New Testament as a source for the understanding of ancient and early rabbinic Judaism. Thursday evenings 7:45-9:30 pm -- October 17, 31, & November 7, 14, 21. This is the fall Lexington Institute for Jewish Studies program. Click here for more information.
Shabbat Morning Meditation: Join us on Saturday, October 19, 9:30-10:15 am in the Pious Chapel for our next Shabbat Meditation experience. This experience can include: guided, focused, and silent meditations, chanting a short prayer or niggun (wordless melody), a brief teaching on meditation or the Torah portion. For more information, please contact Miriam Sadofsky at: miriam_sadofsky@hotmail.com. For dates of future Shabbat Meditation experiences, click HERE.
It's Not in the Heavens - It's a Living Covenant: The Life and Legacy of Rabbi David Hartman (z"l) , with Linna Ettinger Saturdays, October 19 and 26 from 1:00- 2:00 pm. During these three sessions we will discuss the life and legacy of Rabbi David Hartman (z"l), introduce his covenantal anthropology and explore how it applies to everyday life including prayer, mitzvot, social interaction and the governance of the State of Israel. We will learn how Rabbi David Hartman was influenced by his teachers Soloveitchik, Leibowitz, Buber and Maimonides, and used their thought to inform his life work. Click Here for more information.
Your last chance this year to participate in the Interfaith Garden will be Tuesday, October 22, 4:30-6:00 pm. We are completing a very successful season, having harvested 1,454 lbs of produce through September and will probably exceed our previous record of 1,637 pounds, all going to the Lexington Food Pantry. Our October 22 date may include some final harvesting but will mostly be taking down the remaining plants and preparing the soil for next year. For more information, email Larry Marin at: LBMLBM@aol.com.
The New Center Live!, in partnership with Temple Emunah and Temple Isaiah presents Letty Cottin Pogrebin, Life Lessons, Thursday, October 24 at 7:30 pm at Temple Isaiah. Letty Cottin Pogrebin is an activist and writer. She will talk about her remarkable life and career, from the founding of Ms. magazine to her latest book How to Be a Friend to a Friend Who's Sick. A pioneer of the women's rights movement, Pogrebin is also the author of 10 books. Click here for details and ticket information. Be sure to use this code: EMUNAH2013 for a $5 discount!
Temple Emunah's Social Action Committee is co-sponsoring and invites you to attend an important event on Sunday, October 27, 5:00-7:00 pm at Temple Israel in Boston. Former U.N. Ambassador to Sudan, Mukesh Kapila, will speak about one man's personal story to bring justice to those responsible for the genocide in Darfur. The inaction that thwarted his attempts to stop mass murder and more is the subject of his latest book, Against a Tide of Evil: Witness to Genocide in Sudan. This is an apppropriate program for adults and adolescents. For details and carpool information, contact Barbara Palant at: dpalant@verizon.net.
Conversations at Brookhaven: October 29; November 12, 26; December 10.
The Hebrew Bible has served as the religious backbone of many of the world's religions. During these 6 sessions, come and study with Rabbi Fel as he presents new interpretations to familiar stories, provides the historical background that gave birth to the text and creates meaning for today. Please note that classes are independent of each other and no previous knowledge of the Hebrew Bible is necessary. The classes meet at Brookhaven at Lexington (1010 Waltham Street), and are open to all Temple Emunah Members. Click here for flyer.
Jewish Spirituality Group: Are you interested in Jewish meditation? Do you want to explore the world of Kabbalah and Hasidic thought? Join Rabbi Lerner for this Jewish Spirituality Group! We will meet once a month on Tuesday evenings, 8:00-9:00 pm (sometimes preceded by a spiritual Ma'ariv at 7:30 pm). Together we will study various Jewish texts while participating in meditation or other practices. For more information, contact Barbara Neustadt at barbneus7@gmail.com. Our first session will be on October 29.
Understanding the Jewish Discourse on Peace: Speaker Tal Becker from the Shalom Hartman Institute will be joining us on Wednesday, October 30, 7:30-9:00 pm. Dr. Becker holds a doctorate from Columbia University, lectures widely throughout Israel and oversees, and is the recipient of numerous awards. His book, Terrorism and the State: Rethinking the Rules of State Responsibility is the recipient of the Guggenheim Prize for Best International Law Book. To RSVP email adulted@templeemunah.org. For more details, click HERE.
Torah and Treats: Calling all 3rd-6th graders! Come join us, if you dare, for this program of scary stories and yummy treats on October 31, 3:40-5:30 pm. We will meet the Golem of Prague, the Jewish people's most famous Ghoul. For more information and to RSVP, contact Susan Cook at scook@templeemunah.org.
Shuk Emunah Holiday Marketplace: Latkes or Turkey? Hanukkah falls right before Thanksgiving and Black Friday this year, so be sure to start your holiday shopping early at Shuk Emunah on Sunday, November 3, 10:00 am-4:00 pm in the Social Hall. You'll find unique, handcrafted and moderately priced goods by local artisans and Temple Emunah members, including ceramics, fabric art, painting, jewelry, photography, handcrafted notecards, accessories of all kinds, and many other creative items for all gift-giving occasions!
There will also be lots of Hanukkah merchandise from the Sisterhood Judaica store, and Jewish books for children and adults. Rounding out the fun will be storytelling for young kids, 10:30-11:30 am, a snack bar, and raffles! Admission is free. For questions, contact holidaymarket13@gmail.com. Click HERE for flyer.
Balancing Act: When to Step In, When to Let Go, While Caring for Someone with Dementia: The Phyllis Klein Thrope Memorial Fund of Temple Emunah presents this engaging session with Marjorie Sokoll, M.Ed, and Beth Soltzberg, LCSW, MBA on Sunday, November 3, 2:00-3:00 pm. This program is free of charge and open to all, but reservations are requested by October 30 to thropeprogram@templeemunah.org. For more information, click HERE.
Caregivers Minyan: Are you a caregiver for a family member or a friend? Do you know someone who is providing care? Please come to this special minyan on Monday, November 4 at 7:30 pm! We can share our experiences and enjoy connecting with each other. For more details, click HERE.
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.
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.
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Notes and Announcements
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Family Table needs your help! We need Brown Rice and Whole Wheat Crackers for Jewish Family and Children's Services deliveries each month. Please help us meet our commitment to collect and deliver 110 boxes of rice and 110 boxes of crackers each month to JF&CS.
The next Temple Emunah Israel Trip will be in February 2014. CLICK HERE for the flyer. Contact Patrice Williams at rabbisec@templeemunah.org for details and pricing.
The Kitchen Committee always welcomes volunteers to help in the kitchen for Shabbat and Festival Kiddushim. To help, email Janet Goldberg or call her at 617-489-7175.
Hanukkah gelt is a delicious part of celebrating Jewish freedom from oppression. Wouldn't it be even tastier if you were sure it had been produced ethically? Guilt Free Gelt from Divine Chocolate offers that confidence; order today.
Child labor, including slavery, has been documented in cocoa fields in many of the world's main cocoa-growing countries. Thus, when we buy ordinary chocolate, we run the risk of our sweet celebration being tainted by the bitter taste of injustice. Divine Chocolate is certified fair trade, so you can be confident it was grown ethically. It carries a Triangle-K hekhsher.
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T'ruah is proud to partner with Fair Trade Judaica to offer Guilt Free Gelt in the Jewish community. When you order, use the promotional code FTJUDAICA and Divine Chocolate will donate 10% of your order to support FTJudaica's educational work. If you encounter any problems with your order, contact Ilana Schatz at Ilana@fairtradejudaica.org. Each shipment comes with a postcard of educational resource from T'ruah and FTJudaica.
Mazel Tov to Dan Brosgol for winning CJP's Chai in the Hub Award, which highlights the faces of Boston's Jewish future and recognizes the amazing contributions of our generation.
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The Merrimack Valley Jewish Federation presents An Evening with Middle East Expert David Makovsky. Please join them on Saturday, October 19, 7:45pm. For details, click HERE.
 CJP's Super Sunday needs volunteers! Join many others as they take to the phones to help raise funds for CJP's 2014 Annual Campaign. There is training and special programs throughout the day for people of different ages. For more information, visit CJP.org.
Mazel Tov to Howard Reubenstein on being awarded this year's Federation of Jewish Men's Club Keeper of the Flame Honoree from Temple Emunah! The dinner is Sunday, October 27 at Temple Ner Tamid in Peabody. Please RSVP by October 18 by clicking HERE.
Ramah Outdoor Adventure, the only Kosher Outdoor Adventure camp in the country with an intensive Jewish program, is currently enrolling children age 8-15 for the 2014 camping season as well as teens age 16 &17 for a leadership training program. Parents and potential campers are invited to meet the Director, Rabbi Eliav Bock, and to learn more about this wonderful camp at an upcoming Boston area information session on Sunday, November 3, 4:00-5:00pm at a local campers home in Newton Center. Please contact info@ramahoutdoors.org or call 303-261-8214 x 104 for more information!
Gann Academy Hosts an Open House: POP IN anytime during the afternoon of Sunday, November 3, 11:30am-2:30pm, and get to know Gann Academy (333 Forest St, Waltham). Sit in on a model class and enjoy student presentations, performances and demonstrations. Hear from the head of school, admissions team, current students and parents to get answers to all your questions about one of the most distinctive and innovative independent schools in greater Boston. For more information on our open house, please call Efraim Yudewitz (Co-Director of Admissions) at 781-642-6800 or Click HERE for more information.
Parenting Through a Jewish Lens: This is a 10 week program that brings together caring parents and expert facilitators. Energetic and memorable conversations lead to greater understanding of your vital role as a parent. This class will meet at Temple Isaiah on Sunday mornings, 9:00-10:30 am, starting December 8. Free babysitting is included! For more information, click HERE.
See JewishBoston.com for more upcoming Jewish cultural and educational events in the area.
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Office Hours
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Sunday: 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
Monday - Thursday: 9:00 am - 5:30 pm
Friday: 9:00am - Noon
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Shabbat Shalom,
Amy Zaslow Executive Director
Temple Emunah
phone: 781-861-0300
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