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Teens from the Tent in the Negev, overlooking the big crater.
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28 of Tevet, 5779
Torah portion:
Haftarah portion:
Ezekiel 28:25 - 29:21
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Friday, January 4
6:00 p.m.
Qabbalat Shabbat
Baby naming of Ari Samuel Shief Needle, son of Jordana Shief Needle and Jarrod Needle
(Watch Live Stream) |
Saturday, January 5
9:00 a.m. Shabbat Morning Service & Torah Study
10:00 a.m. Thank Goodness It's Shabbat
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Life Cycle Events
We mourn the loss of:
Shirlee Isenberg
December 29, 2018 (21 Tevet, 5779)
Mother of Caryl Isenberg (Steve Greenberg) and Abby Sorrell (Levi)
Sister of Jeanne Burmon
Funeral Service:
Temple Israel Sanctuary
Wednesday, January 2 at 11:00 a.m.
Burial at Sharon Memorial after service
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Ruth Saris
December 27, 2018 (19 Tevet, 5779)
Mother of Judge Patti Saris (Arthur Segel), Stephen Saris (Renee Eger), and Linda Saris
Sister of Vivian Goldberg
Grandmother of Marisa Segel (Matt Thaler), Mikey (Sarah) Segel, Eddie (Alexandra) Segel, Celia (Kate) Segel
Great-grandmother of Andre, Julian and Isaiah Thaler, Hannah Segel and Malcolm Segel
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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 let Rachel Daniels know.
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Friday, January 18 at 6:00 p.m.
Join us for an inspirational Shabbat Tzedek, a Sabbath of Justice, to celebrate the values and life of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
 This year, we will welcome Congresswoman-Elect Ayanna Pressley as our 2019 Shabbat Tzedek speaker. Pressley is an advocate, policy-maker, activist, and survivor. In 2009, she won election to the Boston City Council, marking the first time a woman of color was elected to the Council in its 100-year history. On November 6, 2018, Pressley was elected to represent Massachusetts' 7th Congressional District in Congress; she is first woman of color to represent Massachusetts in Congress. See who else is planning to come. |
| MLK Weekend Opportunities |
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REFLECT.
Saturday, January 19, 9:00 a.m. at Temple Israel
All are welcome to engage in Saturday morning Torah Study, with a focus on implicit bias, led by the Temple Israel clergy.
RELATE.
Sunday, January 20, 11:00 a.m. at Bethel AME Church (40 Walk Hill St., Boston)
Join our Christian neighbors during their Sunday worship and MLK commemoration services. If you plan to join, let
Tali Puterman know.
REFORM.
Monday, January 21, 10:00 a.m. Address and directions shared after registration.
Participate with the Temple Israel community in a Day of Service with Boston Cares.
This opportunity is open to participants of all ages.
Registration is required, and space is limited! For more information, contact
Tali Puterman.
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| Registration for the Fall semester of the Center for Adult Jewish Learning is open! Be sure to see the full list of courses, register, and follow CAJL on Facebook! |
Exploring the Ethics of Touch through Dance
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with Ilya Vidrin of Reciprocity Collaborative
Sundays, 10:00-11:30 a.m., January 6, 13, 27
Cost: $75 (members) or $105 (non-members)
What can we learn about ethical, social practice from movement? Inspired by movement practices such as the Tango, Swing, and Latin/Ballroom, we will investigate what it means to partner.
Ilya Vidrin grew up at Temple Israel. He is a recipient of the Erasmus Fellowship, Bok Fellowship, Live Arts Boston Grant, and Byron Fellowship, and has been an artist-in-residence at AREA, Jacob's Pillow, Interlochen Arts Academy, and the Museum of Fine Arts.
This workshop will focus on basic weight-shifting patterns to practice leaning, gliding, and supporting each other through movement. Comfortable clothing recommended, no previous dance experience necessary.
Register
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| The Art of Connection, Featuring Ilya Vidrin, Vibeke Toft, and Charlotte Jorgensen |
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| The Ancient Law: A Silent Movie Accompanied by Live Music by Alicia Svigals & Donald Sosin |
Wednesday, January 16, 7:30 - 9:45 p.m.
Temple Israel of Boston
Baruch, a rabbi's son, yearns to become an actor so, against his father's wishes, leaves his shtetl for the Vienna stage. But success cannot quell Baruch's guilt and longing for home. A precursor to The Jazz Singer, The Ancient Law is one of the first films to have addressed the subject of assimilation and features visually stunning depictions of shtetl life. This gem of German-Jewish cinema will be shown with live musical accompaniment by the extraordinary violinist Alicia Svigals and pianist Donald Sosin (who accompanied The Yellow Ticket in Boston in 2013). This program is a partnership with Jewish Arts Collaborative and the Boston Jewish Film Festival. Buy tickets here.
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From Buffalo to Jerusalem: A History of American Zionism and Our Complex Love Affair with the Jewish Homeland
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With Rabbi Dan Judson, Dean of the Hebrew College Rabbinical School
Wednesdays, January 30, February 6, and February 13, 7:00 - 8:30 p.m.
Cost: $75 for members, $105 for non-members
As the American Jewish/Israeli relationship becomes increasingly complex, it's crucial we step back and examine our history. Join us to explore the events and personalities which shaped American Judaism's attitudes towards Israel. We will start by examining attempts to create a kibbutz in Buffalo, New York back in 1825 and move through Louis Brandeis' transformation of American Zionism and onward until we arrive at the most recent debates of divestment. Together we will debate what it has meant-and still means-to be an American Zionist. For more information, contact Mike Fishbein. Registration for TI members is available here. Registration for non-members is available here. |
TILLI - Temple Israel's Lifelong Learning Institute
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TILLI is excited to offer Bridge and Mah Jongg on January 3, 10, 17, and 24
from 10:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. For more information, contact Sue Misselbeck.
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Shalom Cantor Einhorn: Celebratory Year 5780
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This past Spring, we wrote you to let you know that our beloved Cantor will retire June 30, 2020. Though it makes us sad, we also know that there is much to celebrate. Now that his retirement is 18 months away, we have a lot of celebrating and honoring to plan and experience. We will be celebrating Cantor Einhorn in 2020!
If you would like to be involved in planning, please view all of the opportunities here and email us at [email protected]. |
Preparation for the Cantorial Search
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| As we prepare to search and interview candidates this coming summer and fall, we want to make sure that our Temple Israel members' thoughts and voices are integral to the process.
There will be a number of opportunities to reflect and to speak together as a community.
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Living Judaism together through discovery, dynamic spirituality, and righteous impact.
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