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As the Rolling Stones sing, "You can't always get what you want, but if you try sometime, you just might find you get what you need." We would never presume to suggest that we know what any of you want or need, but we will be presumptuous enough to believe ... (read more)
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Mitzvah Day Registration Closes Today
Click here to register online for Mitzvah Day, October 30. We are thrilled that over 350 people have registered for Mitzvah Day, but in order to fulfill our obligation to various agencies we still need more participants. The following projects are in need of volunteers: Walker School, Gateways, JVS, More than Words, Charles River Clean up, Rosie's Dinner Service, Greater Boston Food Bank, Hearth Sing-Along and Hearth Fall Cleanup. If you have any questions regarding Mitzvah Day please contact Debbie Hart-Klein via email or call 617.327.6996.
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October 19
Simchat Torah Service 
This is your chance to dance with the Torahs! We will complete seven circuits around the sanctuary. It is a powerful moment when we put the children in the center of the room and the adults unfurl the Torah around them. It is a joyful "circle of life" occasion. The service begins at 6:00 p.m.
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October 20
Yizkor Service
Please join us and perform the mitzvah of helping to provide a
minyan to support those who are remembering loved ones who have died. This is a lovely service that lasts 30 minutes or less. Yizkor Service, Thursday, October 20, at 8:45 a.m.
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October 23
Torah! Torah! Torah!
 "Let's start at the very beginning, a very good place to start." Rabbi Stern is thrilled to announce to the congregation that our Adult Education-sponsored weekly Torah Class has decided to begin... at the beginning again! Whether you have an extensive Jewish education, or if you've never opened a bible before to read - you are all equally welcome and will be equally comfortable. It is truly a fellowship of adult learners. Come and join in the pursuit of greater Jewish knowledge and spirituality this Sunday, October 23, at 9:15 a.m.
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October 23
Adult B'Nai Mitzvah Class
Adult B'nai Mitzvah classes will be held on Sunday mornings from 11-12:30, with the goal of celebrating a group Adult B'nai Mitzvah ceremony as part of a Shabbat morning service in winter 2012-13. The objective is that all students in the Adult B'nai Mitzvah class will be able to read/chant Torah/Haftarah, lead portions of the service, and participate in the preparation of a D'var Torah for this service. Our first class begins this Sunday, October 23, at 11:00 a.m. Classes will be facilitated by Rabbis Stern and Eiduson along with Cantorial Soloist Susan Glickman. We are happy to be able to provide a teen assistant(s) to keep Religious School aged children occupied while you are learning, please let Rabbi Eiduson know if this will be something that you would like to arrange. If you have any questions, feel free to contact Rabbi Eiduson.
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October 25
AIPAC Director Will Speak
at TBA
 Eric Giesser, the New England Regional Director of the American Israel Public Affairs Committee since 1999, will present a talk entitled "U.S. Foreign Policy and Israel: Where do we fit in?" at TBA on October 25 at 7:30 p.m. Widely regarded as an influential lobbying group, AIPAC's website says the organization "urges all members of Congress to support Israel through foreign aid, government partnerships, joint anti-terrorism efforts and the promotion of a negotiated two-state solution-a Jewish state of Israel and a demilitarized Palestinian state."
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November 4
Children's Shabbat & Dinner
 We have a very special service and dinner planned for the first Children's Shabbat of the new year. Join us on Friday evening, November 4 - service begins at 6:15 p.m. and is followed by a traditional Shabbat dinner. Rabbi Stern will read a story, Cantorial Soloist Susan Glickman and the TBA Youth Choir will sing songs. The cost for dinner and dessert is $15 for adults (13+), $5 for children (4-12), those under 4 years old are free of charge. If you cannot stay for dinner you are still welcome to attend the service. What a wonderful way for the younger generation to welcome Shabbat! Click here to make your reservation.
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November 7
Book Club
Have you started reading yet? You only have a week left to finish Wherever You Go, a novel by Joan Leegant. This novel is the first book to be discussed in a series of TBA Book Club sessions, sponsored by the Adult Education Committee. The Book Club will meet on Monday, November 7, at 7:30 p.m. to discuss this fascinating book.
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November 8 & 15
Mourners Minyan Workshop
Learn how to lead a Mourners Minyan with Cantorial Soloist Susan Glickman. This two night workshop will be held on November 8 and 15 starting at 7:15 p.m. No singing skills necessary. Email Susan to RSVP or if you have additional questions.
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Sunday, November 20
Rummage Sale
 TBA's Rummage Sale provides clothing and other items to the area's needy, and sales proceeds benefit Temple programs. Please take part by contributing items for sale and also by volunteering on November 20. We need your help for a two-hour time slot (or more) with sorting sale items, conducting sales, and cleaning up. Please contact Executive Director Dan Soyer at 617-527-0045; for more information or to volunteer.
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NEW DATE
Sunday, December 4
BAYGL's Bagels
 BAYGL's Bagels has begun! Please support BAYGL, Temple Beth Avodah's Youth Group, by ordering bagels and making a donation to our annual fundraiser. This year's bagel delivery is on Sunday, December 4. Between 8:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. BAYGL members will deliver fresh bagels & cream cheese directly to your home! Please help support your Temple's youth group by purchasing bagels for yourself or as a gift for a friend. If you do not want bagels or you will not be around on the 4th, a donation is always greatly appreciated. Click here to place your order or make a donation. The money raised will help subsidize BAYGL events and programming.
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Items of Note:
- Israel Trip has been canceled. Unfortunately after many attempts to engage the congregation, we were not able to reach a critical mass to afford a group trip to Israel in December. Rabbi Stern would love to hear from those of you who were interested, but were not able to go. Was it the price? Was it the date? Your feedback would be very helpful. Please email Rabbi Stern with your thoughts.
- Kadima changes are coming. Beginning in November, the Kadima will move to a bimonthly publication schedule. The first edition of the new Kadima will be published in late November. The new Kadima will continue to list upcoming events, but mainly it will highlight recent TBA programs and Jewish life through photographs, reflections and occasional articles. As TBA moves forward technologically, the Tuesday email and website will be our main vehicles for providing information about future programs and registration materials. We will continue to mail invitations, High Holy Day packages and other pertinent information as needed. If you have any questions, please contact Executive Director Dan Soyer or Communications/Technology Specialst Eileen Brooks.
- Family Table needs your help. We are in need of at least 35 boxes of low sugar cereal and the canned salmon supply is completely depleted. If possible, please bring these items with you to one of the many services held this week at TBA.
- JF&CS Jewish Healing Connections Bereavement Support Group. This 8-week long group begins meeting on Wednesday, October 26, 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. at Jewish Family & Children's Service, 1430 Main Street, Waltham. The group is offered at no cost through the generosity of the George and Beatrice Sherman Family Charitable Trust.Pre-Registration is required. For more information, please contact Jewish Healing Connection's group facilitator, Barbara Sternfield via email or call her at 781-647-JFCS (5327) x1984.
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Temple Beth Avodah
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