Saturday, September 16, 2017

Begins at 8:15 p.m.

A beautiful and inspiring experience awaits you to usher in the Days of Awe. The evening will begin at 8:15 p.m. in the garden or downstairs depending on the weather as we enjoy one another's company and partake in some refreshments. 

At 9:00 p.m., we will have a brief text study of our Congregational Read, The Road to Character, with each of our rabbis sharing an inspiring, thought provoking passage to help inform our intention as we move closer toward the Days of Awe. 

At 10:00 p.m., a unique opportunity to usher in the High Holy Days will take place. Candles will light up the atrium and their flickering flames will reflect off of the glass ceiling. Harmonious voices will resonate throughout the hall. The Torah scrolls will be brought forward and their velvet coverings will be changed into the white adornment for the holidays. 

Enchanting music, time for reflection, moments of introspection, and the presence of one another will create an inspiring experience.

The process of reflection is built into the Jewish calendar. From Rosh Hashanah, during the ten day period that culminates in Yom Kippur, we are instructed by our tradition to look deeply into ourselves and conduct a cheshbon ha'nefesh, an accounting of our soul, to examine how we may have missed the mark in the past year. This year, we are asking the Temple Israel community to consider focusing on racial inequality as a lens through which we look at our lives.

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.

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., beginning Sept 12

Cost: $80 for an Eight-Week Session/$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 45-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.

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.

Tuesdays from 9:30-10:45 am

Fall Session: Tuesday, October 3, 17, 24, 31; November 7, 14, 21, 28; and December 5, 12

Grab your parent and come to Temple Israel for a special 10-week program. Mindy Elins, will lead us as we play, listen to stories, make arts and crafts, sing, dance, and use lots of instruments to learn  Hebrew and English  songs. A snack is included because we are going to need it! Mindy promises our parents will have a great time in this interactive environment and will be able to sing and dance right along with us. Cost: $200/session plus a $15 materials fee/session. Space is limited . For more information, please contact Helen Cohen  or Lisa Scott .

TILLI's Fall 2017 Registration is now open! See the brochure and register for classes.  For more information, email  Sue Misselbeck  or call at 617-566-3960.

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