Our hearts go out to all those who are suffering from the effects of the recent hurricanes and earthquake. Many of our congregants have expressed concern over how we might directly help those in need. As many know, our beloved custodians, Abner and Juan Marin, have immediate family members who have experienced great loss. Like their fellow citizens in Puerto Rico, they are without power, water, and even now, a home. Abner and Juan are grateful beyond words for the loving outreach many have offered. We are organizing two ways to offer support their families directly and to the larger population:

Amid these Days of Awe, we pray for strength, courage, and healing for all of those who are suffering. May the year 5778 be one of boundless compassion and hope.

The Clergy of Temple Israel of Boston

The Racial Justice Initiative at TI has compiled a series of readings, podcasts, art, cartoons, music, and suggestions for experiences and actions designed to frame individual and communal reflection on issues of racial inequality, privilege, discrimination, and injustice. We invite you to add these concerns to the others through which you are looking back over the past year and forward to the year ahead. To participate in this reflective process, please fill out this form. There are processes available for adults and older teenagers, as well as younger teenagers and children.

     Join the Racial Justice Reflections Facebook Group!                  Like us on Facebook!

TI Cares, our caring community here at Temple Israel,  cordially invites you to participate in ONE conscious act of kindness within our congregation in 5778. It's simple: just go to TI Cares to  discover your act of kindness. Let our wonderful co-chairs,  Susan Michaels  or  Gerri Sweder  know what you chose and they will help you get started. Isn't this a great way to begin the year with blessing and sweetness by engaging in acts of kindness?

October 15

3:00 p.m. Reception; 4:00 p.m. Concert

Boston Symphony Hall

This year's Terezin Music Foundation's gala concert at Boston's Symphony Hall will focus solely on music from Terezin. One highlight will be the singing of the finale of the children's opera, Brundibar, by Ela Weissberger (who performed as the cat in the original production in Terezin) and Temple Israel member, Michael Gruenbaum, both whom will sing in the original Czech language accompanied by the well known Boston Children's Chorus. A Benefactor's dinner and Award Ceremony will follow. Purchase tickets here. For more information, call 857-222-8263.

Registration for all fall courses in CAJL's "The Classroom" is now live. Read through the entire CAJL Fall 5778 Brochure and register now for fall courses.  Contact Mike Fishbein  for more information.

with Susan Sachs, LICSW & TI member

Tuesdays, 12:30-1:30 p.m.

Cost: $12 per Drop-In

Research has shown that stress, tension, and anxiety are lessened by using mindfulness techniques and body awareness. This is a weekly 60-minute class to improve well-being in both mind and body by practicing mindfulness meditation. The class will focus on breathing awareness, meditation techniques, and body relaxation.  Contact Mike Fishbein  to register.

Appointed by President Barack Obama, Daniel Shapiro served as the United States Ambassador to Israel from July 2011 until the end of the Obama Administration.  Shapiro's time as Ambassador followed a diverse career of over 20 years in senior foreign policy and national security positions in the US government, including as the Senior Director of the Middle East and North Africa at the National Security Council. Currently, Shapiro is the Distinguished Visiting Fellow at Tel Aviv University's Institute of National Security Studies.

Register here at no cost.

Join a 10 day Israel trip of a lifetime and March 1-11, 2018!

Imagine walking through the streets of Jerusalem, using the writings of Jerusalem's poets and authors, such as Yehuda Amichai or S.Y. Agnon to guide our perspectives. Imagine studying about Isaiah, Jeremiah and Heschel as a prism to Social Justice and a Vision for a Redeemed Society with Israel as the backdrop. Imagine eating culinary delights every day at interesting restaurants and markets. Imagine waking up and getting to do it again the next day.

You don't need to imagine. You just need to sign up for this magical adventure in Israel!  Check out the tour details here. Led by Rabbi Elaine Zecher and Chairs Marc Maxwell, Carol Michael, and Mitchell Shames. We are excited to share Israel together. Read the FAQ sheet. Please contact Rachel Daniels for more information. 

If you would like to send extend wishes of congratulations or condolences, please send them to  Rachel Daniels, Executive Coordinator to Rabbi Zecher, who will pass along your message. Are you or is someone you know celebrating a wedding? An engagement? A new baby? Do you know someone who is ill or in need of a friendly, supportive call? Please tell Rachel to let our clergy know.

Join Temple Israel's Google Group! [email protected] is Temple Israel's email group where we discuss Jewish issues, community issues, share recipes, recommend contractors, and a host of other topics. To join, just send an email with your name to [email protected]. We will send a welcome message that explains how to use the group.

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