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Newton MA
Joined August 2011
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The deadline is today to vote in the @WorldZionistOrg election. Delegates to the WZO congress in October will decide how funds are distributed. VOTE REFORM - the only slate representing the Reform movement. Register at zionistelection.org
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This coming Shabbat will be special at Temple Shalom with SHACHARIT dinner and Shabbat service. Students will lead prayers as the Rabbis invite them up to the bima RSVP to let us know you are coming!
Friday, March 13, 5:45p dinner & services at 6:30p bit.ly/2ICzKIZ
Another great Shabbat coming to Temple Shalom. See you tonight for reflections by participants of the recent Civil Rights trip to the south.
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Give a listen to On the Other Hand with @URJPresident Rabbi Rick Jacbos on this week's Torah reading of Tetzaveh.
On this week's episode of our podcast On the Other Hand, @URJPresident Rabbi Rick Jacobs wonders, “How is light symbolic in the Jewish tradition, and how can we best shine our own light toward others?” bddy.me/2vy08kh
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What to learn more about the connections between Judaism and Islam? Then come to hear our wonderful Altshuler Scholar-in-Residence Dr. Reuven Firestone of @HUCJIR March 13-15. It all starts with Shabbat dinner! bit.ly/2Imwgd7
The @WZONorthAmerica election ends March 11. It is vital to vote for the VOTE REFORM slate, the only group representing the Reform movement. The WZO election elects delegates to the Congress in October, which distributes $ in Israel. bit.ly/39jS1pS #VOTEREFORM
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Shabbat shalom to all!
Shalom Nosh - 6 p.m.
Shabbat services - 6:30 p.m.
Saturday, Feb. 29
Minyan and Torah Study - 8:45 a.m.
Shabbat services and Bat Mitzvah - 10:30 a.m.
Have a great Shabbat!
With this week's Torah reading of Mishpatim, thinking about building for the future...give a listen to @URJPresident Rick Jacobs
[🎧] This week on our podcast, On the Other Hand, Rabbi Rick Jacobs is joined by @Spokoiny, President and CEO of @jfunders, to discuss how we can work together to build something sacred to benefit and supports others for generations to come. bddy.me/32oXB7X
Israeli President Reuven Rivlin marks Jewish Disability Awareness, Acceptance, and Inclusion Month; meets soldiers with disabilities. Great story. bit.ly/2SMPGy5
Celebrate JDAAIM with us this Friday night bit.ly/2SMPGy5
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[🎧] This week on our podcast, On the Other Hand, Rabbi Rick Jacobs explores mindfulness through this week's Torah Portion, Parashat Misphatim, when God beckons Moses to not only come up to a mountain, but to also "be" there. apple.co/346Kyae
What a great way to spend Shabbat morning than Musical Matzah Balls with Jackie. Bring your children (up to 5 years old) and enjoy music, movement and song. @MusicalMatzahballs bit.ly/39RuiNE
Read on about JDAAIM and how to participate. Temple Shalom is hosting a Shabbat dinner on Feb. 28. bit.ly/2V4fdEy #JDAAIM20
For more than 10 years, much of the worldwide Jewish community has observed Jewish Disability Awareness, Acceptance, and Inclusion Month (JDAIM). Here are five ways to participate in #JDAIM20: bit.ly/2w7ytq3
Shabbat Shalom to all
Friday, Feb. 14
Shalom Nosh - 6 p.m.
Shabbat services - 6:30 p.m.,
Saturday, Feb. 15
Minyan and Torah Study - 8:45 a.m.
Have a great Shabbat!
Another podcast well worth listening to from @URJPresident Rabbi Rick Jacobs
[🎧] This week on our podcast, On the Other Hand, @URJPresident Rabbi Rick Jacobs talks Parashat Yitro and asks: What does honoring our parents mean, especially as our parents grow older? What if our relationships with them are complicated? apple.co/346Kyae
The Temple Shalom crew bakes away, making hamantashen under the guidance of Cantor Leah Shafritz (l). The hamantashen will be used by our Caring Community group as mishloach manot (gifts) on Purim. A sweet time was had by all.
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It's Tu Bishvat today - the birthday of the trees
Tu BiShvat lends itself to many home observations and activities. Here are a few to try today: bit.ly/2OGx54k
Shabbat Shalom to all
Friday, Feb. 7
Tot Shabbat Halleilu - 5:30p
Shalom Nosh - 6p
Shabbat Shira services w/ Shabbat Halleilu Band - 6:30p
Saturday, Feb. 8
Minyan and Torah Study - 8:45a
Services & Bar Mitzvah - 10:30a
Have a great Shabbat
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[🎧] This week on our podcast, On the Other Hand, Rabbi Rick Jacobs discusses Parashat B'shalach & the image of Aaron & Hur lifting Moses' hands as he grew weary. How can we share leadership equitably the way our patriarchs did in this story? apple.co/37UppDb