TAA
COMMUNITY NEWSLETTER
February 21 - February 27 (5783)
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THIS WEEK'S TORAH PORTION |
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Parashat Terumah
1st Triennial Exodus 25:1 - 25:37
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Mayyim Hayyim Damaged by Flooding
Funds Needed
Mayyim Hayyim, the beloved mikveh in Newton which has been the site of so many significant and sacred moments for Temple Ahavat Achim families, suffered significant property damage due to burst pipes and flooding during the recent cold snap. If you are able to contribute to this tzedakah fund for repairs, your support would be greatly appreciated. |
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JOIN THE CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 22 10:30 @ TAA
The Caregivers Support Group meets at 10:30-11:30 a.m. on the first Wednesday of the month in Wenham at the Senior Center (lunch provided) and on the last Wednesday, at the Temple (with light refreshments.) The group is led by a social worker and is open to all in the Cape Ann community who need a place to discuss issues related to caring for a loved one with mental and/or physical needs. All discussions are confidential.
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Please join us for wine and cheese and the screening of the new documentary;
Eva’s Promise
Sunday night, March 12 at 6:30 pm.
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Read more about Evas Promise here.
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Sign Up for ECCO Trainings to Organize for Social Change in March!
Do you want to strengthen ECCO’s work to promote affordable housing, immigrant rights, police reform, or other issues? This training teaches the principles of community organizing from a faith-based perspective.
When: Wednesdays March 8, 22, and 29 6-8 PM. Click here to learn more and register or call Barbara Kaplan for more info at 978-335-4269. |
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CALLING ALL GARDENERS!
Sunday, May 21st
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The TAA Program Committee is planning a Spring Garden Tour on
Sunday May 21! If you have a spring garden with plantings of bulbs, spring perennials, and/or spring flowering shrubs and trees and would like to participate in the tour, please contact, Maya at the TAA Office. For Questions, contact Cynthia Kaplan. We are also planning a program on garden sustainability and container gardening in late April.
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MahJong on Thursdays at 1-3pm starting March 30th |
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At this time we will not be teaching, but if you have played before, please register. If these times do not work, register with a note on when works for you. |
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KIDS COOKING CLUB with JANET CLINE
9AM Sundays (before SCFLP)
SCFLP students can bake in the TAA kitchen with Janet Cline and make the treats we need for our chaggim!
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3/5/23: Hamentaschen
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3/26/23: Pesach surprise
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REGISTER FOR OUR WEEKLY EVENTS |
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Shabbat Service (In-Person and Zoom)
Sunday Morning Minyan (In-Person and Zoom)
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Jewish Events on the North Shore and Beyond |
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Program Committee
The Programming Committee would love your help.
We are looking for amazing ideas for Zoom and live events.
Join our monthly meetings, work on a program, or just share your ideas.
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The TAA Membership Committee is looking for a
couple new members with good ideas and a welcoming spirit.
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The Mt. Jacob Cemetery Committee is looking for volunteers to lovingly assist in laying to rest community members. Because this mitzvah is performed on short notice, we need a large reserve of potential helpers who can assist on any given day. Qualifications include having a relatively flexible schedule and being minimally able-bodied. For more information,
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The TAA Kitchen Crew is looking for community members to join our terrific team. You choose when, how often and the amount of time in the kitchen. If you have any questions or ideas please email Janet
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TAA’s Everyone Eats! Team provides and delivers periodic dinners to Gloucester's Action Shelter. To join the team or find out more, email Martha Morgan.
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Know Someone Interested in Joining our Community?
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86 Middle Street, Gloucester, MA 01930
(978) 281-0739
Phoebe Potts, Director of the Sylvia Cohen Family Learning Project
Maya Smith, Office Coordinator
In-Office hours: Monday - Friday 8:45 am - 2:00 pm
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