Programming at Emunah
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55+ Calendar
55+ Calendar 2011 – 2012
| Wed. | Sept 14, 2011 | Board Meeting | 9:30 AM |
| Sun. | Sept 18, 2011 | Breakfast | 9:45 AM |
| Tue. | Oct. 18, 2011 | Board Meeting | 9:30 AM |
| Sun. | Oct. 23, 2011 | Breakfast | 9:45 AM |
| Tue. | Nov. 8, 2011 | Board Meeting | 9:30 AM |
| Sun. | Nov. 13, 2011 | Breakfast | 9:45 AM |
| Thu. | Nov. 17, 2011 | Movie Matinee | 1:30 PM |
| Tue. | Dec. 13, 2011 | Board Meeting | 9:30 AM |
| Thu. | Dec. 15, 2011 | Movie Matinee | 1:30 PM |
| Sun. | Dec. 18, 2011 | Breakfast | 9:45 AM |
| Tue. | Jan. 10, 2012 | Board Meeting | 9:30AM |
| Sun. | Jan. 15, 2012 | Breakfast | 9:45 AM |
| Thu. | Jan. 19, 2012 | Movie Matinee | 1:30 PM |
| Tue. | Feb. 18, 2012 | Board Meeting | 9:30 AM |
| Thu. | Feb. 16, 2012 | Movie Matinee | 1:30 PM |
| Sun. | Feb. 19, 2012 | Breakfast | 9:45AM | Tue. | Mar. 13, 2012 | Board Meeting | 9:30 AM |
| Thu. | Mar. 15, 2012 | Movie Matinee | 1:30 PM |
| Sun. | Mar. 18, 2012 | Breakfast | 9:45 AM |
| Tue. | Apr. 17, 2012 | Board Meeting | 9:30 AM |
| Sun. | Apr. 22, 2012 | Breakfast | 9:45 AM |
| Tue. | May 8, 2012 | Board Meeting | 9:30 AM |
| Sun. | May 13, 2012 | Breakfast | 9:45 AM |
| Tue. | Jun. 12, 2012 | Board Meeting | 9:30 AM |
| Sun. | Jun. 17, 2012 | Breakfast | 9:45 AM |
Adult Learning
A past recipient of the GOLD Solomon Schechter Award for excellence in Adult Education programming, Temple Emunah’s reputation as a center for adult education is known throughout the greater Boston area. The Adult Education Committee of Temple Emunah has been in existence for more than 20 years, and has evolved over the years from a program consisting of one educational series to a program boasting a myriad of formal and informal courses leveraging our access to scholars of nearby educational institutions, our success working cooperatively with other synagogues in the area, our learned Rabbis and our phenomenally educated and motivated congregants. Making full use of all of the available resources, we are able to provide multiple entry points for our diverse community, from beginner to advanced in subjects ranging from davenning, Hebrew literacy, Biblical text study and Philosophy. The caliber of the teachers for the formal programs is outstanding, most of whom have national if not international reputations in Jewish scholarship.
The Adult Education Brochure and the Ivrit la-Kol Brochure provide information regarding all of the adult education programs Temple Emunah is offering this year. For course registration and questions, please email the Adult Education Committee.
We look forward to learning with you!
• Brochures:
o Adult Education Brochure 5772
o Ivrit la-Kol 5772
o The Lexington Institute for Jewish Studies 5772
• Links:
o Adult B'nei Mitzvah Class
o Learn to Daven
o Adult Education Committee
Clone of Adult Learning
A past recipient of the GOLD Solomon Schechter Award for excellence in Adult Education programming, Temple Emunah’s reputation as a center for adult education is known throughout the greater Boston area. The Adult Education Committee of Temple Emunah has been in existence for more than 20 years, and has evolved over the years from a program consisting of one educational series to a program boasting a myriad of formal and informal courses leveraging our access to scholars of nearby educational institutions, our success working cooperatively with other synagogues in the area, our learned Rabbis and our phenomenally educated and motivated congregants. Making full use of all of the available resources, we are able to provide multiple entry points for our diverse community, from beginner to advanced in subjects ranging from davenning, Hebrew literacy, Biblical text study and Philosophy. The caliber of the teachers for the formal programs is outstanding, most of whom have national if not international reputations in Jewish scholarship.
The Adult Education Brochure and the Ivrit la-Kol Brochure provide information regarding all of the adult education programs Temple Emunah is offering this year. For course registration and questions, please email the Adult Education Committee.
We look forward to learning with you!
• Brochures:
o Adult Education Brochure
o Ivrit la-Kol
o The Lexington Institute for Jewish Studies Fall
o The Lexington Institute for Jewish Studies Spring
o Lexington Rabbinical Panels
o Our Rabbinic Intern Teaches
o In House Teaching: Our Congregants Teach
o Talmud Study Group
o Ikkarim: Jewish Values and the Journey for Parents of Jewish Children
• Links:
o Adult B'nei Mitzvah Class
o Learn to Daven
o Adult Education Committee
Families
Family programs at Temple Emunah seek to encourage spiritual and religious growth in families as well as assist families in building connections and community within Temple Emunah. Family Education programs strive to enable parents to strengthen themselves as the Jewish educators of their children and to assist families in observing Jewish tradition within the home.
Upcoming events include:
- Simple Shabbat Supper: Friday, January 13, 5:30 pm. A light supper, followed by services and special time for kids with Rabbi Fel. RSVP to the Temple office.
- PAPA: Pasta and Performing Arts: Saturday, January 21, 6 pm. Emunah's Got Talent! Come for the food, come to perform, come to watch -- come to enjoy!
- Family Minyan: Saturday, January 28, 10:30 AM. Child-friendly Shabbat service to engage both parents and children.
- Tot Shabbat: Saturday, February 4, 10:30 am. A joyful hour celebrating Shabbat for toddlers and preschoolers (with their parents), including singing, dancing, prayer, a story and a snack.
Israel Events and News
Israel News Update click hereClick on the name below to open the file
o Nuclear Iran Actions
o Gilad Shalit
o Israel Article from the April 2010 Bulletin
o Join Mercaz
o Letter to Ambassador Oren and Prime Minister Netanyahu about Conversion Bill
o Masorti Mission to Israel
o Tetzaveh 5770 - Holy Clothes, Holy Voices
o Yom Yerushalayim - 5-12-10
Links
o Israel Action Committee
Israel Action Committee
The Israel Action Committee mission is to increase Temple Emunah members' awareness of and engagement with Israel. We organize celebrations, cultural and educational events and work with Temple constituencies to strengthen our ties with Israel. Rabbi Lerner provides weekly updates about Israel in the Shofar and keeps the Temple informed about the situation in Israel.
Upcoming Programs:
-Israeli Film "Noodle" - June 15 2009 - 8pm at Temple Isaiah
Regular Programs:
-Israel Film Series
-Annual Yom Ha'atzmaut Celebration (2009 event flyer attachment below)
-Israel Action Shabbat (2009 event flyer attachment below)
CONTACTS:
Ruth Aronson and Alan Silver at 781-863-8851
Email:
or Israel Action Committee.
Keruv (Outreach)
The Jewish concept of hospitality is the guiding principle behind Keruv. Temple Emunah strives to provide an environment in which all members of the community, including interfaith families, non-traditional families, and marginally affiliated Jews, can feel welcome to participate. The Keruv Committee creates numerous programs in support of these ideals.
The Hebrew word keruv means draw near, and in keeping with the meaning of the word, Temple Emunah strives to be open, welcoming and affirming. At Temple Emunah, we welcome all Jewish men and women, their Jewish partners, and their children as members of our congregation, regardless of their sexual orientation, race, or national or ethnic origin. Likewise, we welcome non-Jewish partners or children as reyim ahuvim (beloved friends), in the same manner in which we welcome and recognize any individual of another faith at Temple Emunah. We are committed to affording them every opportunity to access our faith, its traditions and teachings. The fabric of our Emunah life is enhanced and enriched by its diversity. To learn more about Keruv, contact Julie Greenberg, Chairperson.
Temple Emunah affords all opportunities for non-Jewish family members to study at the Gerim Institute of Boston, our local/regional body that handles conversion and related study.
Minyan Katan
Welcome to Minyan Katan!
We would like you to join us as we explore our spirituality through a variety of davening experiences. Our davening follows the basic structure and prayers of a Shabbat service and may include:
• Meditation
• Niggunim
• D’var Torah discussions
The atmosphere is relaxed and we encourage people to participate in whatever manner they are comfortable.
If you would like more information about Minyan Katan please contact either Paul Neustadt or Bob Russman-Halperin.
Social Action
Any special events and programs are announced on this page.
For information on our ongoing projects, click on one of the links below.
Links
o Tikkun Mitzvah Pledge Program
Special Interest Groups
This page has a list of links to information on Special Interest Groups. Please click on a link below for more information.
Synaplex Shabbatot
The Next Synaplex Shabbat is April 3, 2010
Details to Follow
Jerry Kissel (left) and Rabbi David Lerner (right) practice dramatic Torah reading
Temple Emunah Scrip Program
Scrip is a term that means "substitute money." When Temple members purchase scrip (also known as gift or store cards), they are purchasing gift certificates that are used just like cash. These cards are the actual cards issued by national and local retailers and purchased at a discount (anywhere from 2 -18%) by the Ways & Means Committee on behalf of our congregation. Temple Emunah members can use scrip to purchase everyday expenses like food, clothing and other essentials or give the cards as gifts. With every purchase of a store card, Temple Emunah earns valuable revenue for our synagogue.
This is an important source of funds for Temple Emunah and is simple to use. Give the Temple $100 and you get a $100 of store cards to your favorite retailers. Wherever you shop, buy the store cards from Temple Emunah – without spending an additional penny – and Temple Emunah makes money!!
Retailers participating in the program include Stop & Shop, The Gap, Starbucks, Staples, Home Depot, Barnes & Noble and literally hundreds of other places where Emunah families already shop. The attached order form highlights some of the most popular retailers and a complete list of available retailers can be found at Great Lakes Scrip Center.
Don’t forget, each Sunday morning from 9 – 11:30, the Scrip Table is set up outside the Temple Office with a wide range of cards on hand for immediate purchase. An order is also placed each week for retailers that we may not have in stock and order sheets received by Sunday night will get you delivery just a few days later.
Please return the attached Order Form or direct any questions to Steve Wilner or Steve Aaron.
Youth Programming
Click here to view the Youth calendar.
Click here to go to the Lexington USY web site.
Click Youth News for the latest stories.
Do you want to know more about USY? Read
this message from USY President Josh Basseches.
Message from past USY President Arielle Russell.
Read about our 2008 Solomon Schechter Awards.
Read about our 2007 Solomon Schechter Award.
Temple Emunah’s United Synagogue Youth (USY) program provides numerous fun and exciting ways to meet and hang out with other Jewish youth. The Youth activities also develop and maintain strong connections to Jewish values, culture, rituals, and awareness of Israel. These goals are accomplished through our religious services, educational programs, and leadership training opportunities, as well as our sports teams and social programs. As part of New England Region United Synagogue Youth (NERUSY), Temple Emunah teens and pre-teens have the opportunity to participate in fantastic regional and international programming, connecting them with the wider Jewish youth community.
On the local level, we offer a broad range of programming, covering grades 3-12, in the following Temple Emunah Youth Groups:
• Noar- 3rd and 4th graders
• Kadima- 5th and 6th graders
• Jr USY- 7th and 8th graders
• Sr USY- 9th-12th graders
Exciting programs offered through the Youth Department include:
• K.N.I.S.H.- Shabbat afternoon activities following Junior Congregation services that connect younger and older students within grades 3 through 6
• Basketball and volleyball teams in regional USY sports leagues
• Teen Minyan
• Lounge nights
• Social programs, such as bowling, mini-golf, rock climbing, movies, and canoeing
• Purim Carnival, with activities for the entire Temple Emunah community
• College Outreach mailings to our graduates before Hanukkah and Pesah
• Inter-chapter events with USY groups from other synagogues
From the USY Constitution:
“The general aim of the United Synagogue Youth program is to bring about a meaningful and fully reciprocal encounter of Judaism, the Jewish people, and the Synagogue on one side, and the Jewish teenager on the other. As a result of this encounter, the Jewish teenager will, firstly, demonstrate and experience how the Jewish way of living, through study, action and fellowship, leads to personal fulfillment and growth while meeting his/her spiritual and social needs, and secondly, make a significant contribution to his/her synagogue, community, society and the Jewish people.”
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