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WEEKLY UPDATE 4/7/19
Friday, April 12, Sunset Shabbat/Confirmation at 6:00pm with Ari Strasser
Annual Second Seder
Saturday, April 20, 6:00pm at the temple
This event is open to our members, their families and guests, and will include a complete Seder menu, ceremonial foods, Seder plates, ceremonial wine and beverages. It will be partially catered with the chicken coming from Boston Market. Families or individuals may be asked to bring food. The cost is $18/person.
For questions email Pat & Bob Schneider or call 978-256-1588
Join a Chavurah, an
Affinity Group, or Both!
Please respond by April 15  to be
 part of the first round of groups .
Small groups are an excellent way to foster deeper friendships and a stronger congregational community. Groups will be formed in the near future. Fill out the form to be matched to a group today!
Celebrate Jewish life with old friends and new with a  Chavurah.  Connect with other members with common interests with an  Affinity Group.
LOOKING AHEAD
Friday, April 19, Erev Pesach – No Services
One Community Read April 30
Powerful story of how a prominent white supremacist changed his heart and mind. It can help us understand what is happening in this American moment and better understand one another. Open to the public. At Congregation Shalom. Details.
We're excited to have Whitney Taylor as our moderator. She is Political Director in the Public Advocacy Department at the ACLU in Boston. Members will be able to stream the discussion, so if you can't make it to the temple on April 30, you can join remotely.
Dinner with the Rabbi
Tuesday, May 7, 6:30pm, Social Hall
Socialize, share a meal and catch up on Sisterhood news. Main course will be catered. Bring an appetizer, wine, dessert or contribute $10. Look for the evite for more details, to sign up, and to RSVP.
Dramatic Reading May 8
From Award-Winning Holocaust Memoir
Rabbi Joseph Polak, author of After the Holocaust the Bells Still Ring , will present a unique and dramatic reading from his memoir at Congregation Shalom. A book signing will follow.  Details and RSVP.
Spirituality Group Meeting
Thursday, May 9, 7:30 - 9:00pm
This year the Spirituality Group is looking at Mussar, a spiritual curriculum for our lives. Please join us as we explore Mussar through meditation, reflection and sharing, in a warm, fun, and emotionally rich gathering. For more information
Groundbreaking Workshop!
Rescheduled from March 4.
The Persistence of Hate: Exploring Contemporary Antisemitism 
Wednesday, May 15, 6:30 - 9:30pm 
Facing History’s ground-breaking lessons explore the role that antisemitism played at the 2017  Unite the Right  rally in Charlottesville as a case study in contemporary antisemitism.
At Congregation Shalom. Light dinner included.
And Don't Forget...
Changed Your Address?
 Notify us  and we'll make sure all the right organizations at the Temple are informed. Please include your full name in your request.