Torah Portion: Parashat Behar/Bekhukotai

Friday, May 18
5:30 PM Snacks and schmoozing in the upper lobby
5:45 PM Minḥah
6:00 PM Musical Kabbalat Shabbat, followed by Ma'ariv
7:00 PM Intergenerational Shabbat Dinner (by reservation)
7:45 PM Candle lighting time

Saturday, May 19
Bar Mitzvah of Jonah Skolnik, son of Linda and Ira Skolnik
Baby Naming of Samantha and Jason Baron's daughter
9:30 AM Shaḥarit Services in the Main Sanctuary
10:30 AM Teen Minyan in the Large Chapel
11:00 AM Shabbat Shalom
12:00 PM Kiddush in the Rubinovitz Social Hall
12:00 - 1:30 PM Library Open
12:15 PM 25/52 with Rabbi Lerner
7:15 PM Minḥah
7:45 PM Seudah Shlisheet
8:30 PM Ma'ariv/Havdalah in the Main Sanctuary
Shabbat ends at 8:46 PM
9:45 PM USY Spring Fling Dance (Temple Reyim)

Sunday, May 20
9:00 AM Shaḥarit in the Large Chapel
10:00 AM Religious School students arrive
10:30 AM Zimriyah Begins
11:15 AM The Wisdom Project
12:30 PM Kadima Mini Golf
4:00 PM Mom's Afternoon Off - Playground
5:00 PM BBQ - Mom's Afternoon Off/Softball/Brotherhood
7:30 PM Minḥah/Ma'ariv in the Large Chapel

THIS WEEK'S 25/52 QUESTION
How many holidays are found in the section of the Torah we are reading this Shabbat What is the Yovel? What happens during that time? Why?
Bonus question: while Benson will read the tokhehah in a softer voice, there are verses that he will chant at a normal volume; which are they and why?

TEMPLE EMUNAH EVENTS

Young Families - Mom's Afternoon Off invites you to our Year Two Finale. On May 20, we finish our second year with a special celebration, which will include moms and siblings. There will be toys to take home for the kiddies. The first nine dads to RSVP will get a "Mom's Afternoon Off" T-shirt. We have one for the Moms too! Come between 4-5 PM to the playground. From 5-7 PM, we'll provide a family-friendly BBQ. You'll get to meet other families from the softball teams and the Brotherhood at the same BBQ. Contact: Steve Reimer (

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ATTENTION: Members of the Brotherhood, "Mom's Afternoon Off" and the Softball Teams. You, your spouse and your immediate family are invited for a BBQ THIS Sunday, May 20 (Rain or Shine) from 5:00 -7:00 PM. Fun, Food (Beef Burgers, Veggie Burgers, Vegetable sides, Chips and all the "fixings"), and Friends. Meet the newly elected 2012-2013 Brotherhood Board. Exchange Daddy tips, hand out a business card or just relax. $5 for one attendee, $10 family max. RSVP to Ed Willins at

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Revere, Chelsea, Malden, Everett Night at Minyan - Monday, May 21, 7:30 PM - Did you ever live in Revere, Chelsea, Malden or Everett? - Bring memorabilia and come share your memories - Light refreshments and SCHMOOZE - Sponsored by Doreen Grossman - All are welcome - Please let the Temple office know if you are coming -

, 781-861-0300.

Conversations with Rabbi Fel ~ Join Rabbi Fel on May 22 from 9:30 - 10:30 AM for the next of our dynamic and exciting conversations about the weekly Torah portion, Jewish Holidays, Israel and more! The classes meet at Brookhaven at Lexington (1010 Waltham Street), and are open to all Temple Emunah Members. It's never to late to join the 30+ people who gather for every learning session!

Come join us on May 23 from 5:00-7:00 PM in honoring the memory of Steve Teitelbaum, with pizza, speeches, and basketball and ping pong tournaments! This event is free, but please RSVP to Ashley Barondess (

), so we know how much food to order. We are having this rain or shine. Click HERE for flyer. We will also be honoring all of our USY coaches and sports players.

Lexington's Interfaith Garden has begun its third full year of growing produce for distribution by the Lexington Food Pantry. Temple Emunah members have been there twice this year, when we did fencing, soil preparation, weeding, and planting. This is all under expert supervision by our head gardener, so no gardening knowledge is needed. We are assigned to work two Tuesdays a month, from 4:30 to 6:00 PM. The garden is located just across from the Lexington Green. If you would like more information or want to participate please contact Larry Marin at 781-861-7855 or

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We will be having a "Drum-In" Kabbalat Shabbat service on May 25. We'll start with Minhah at 6:00 PM, followed by Kabbalat Shabbat at 6:15 PM. Everyone is invited to bring your own drum or other instrument and join in welcoming Shabbat with music and song!

Shavuot is NEXT WEEKEND May 26-28, and Rabbi Bernard Eisenman will again be our scholar-in-residence. On Saturday evening, May 26, starting at 6:30 PM, join us in our NIGHT AT THE SHUL (see flyer)extended celebration of learning - the Tikkun Leil Shavuot - all-night study followed by an outdoor sunrise service. The evening will include prayer, a Seudah Shlisheet (dairy dinner), honoring the learners and teachers in our community, and study sessions. Come for all or part. See the flyer. Click here for the full schedule and registration form. Special teen track schedule.

On Wednesday May 30 at 8:00 PM, Commander Dalit Caspi-Schachner will speak at Temple Emunah on the current threat from Iran. See flyer. Sponsored by the Israel Action Committee.

You are cordially invited to the 20th Annual Awards and Installation Dessert Gala! Sunday, June 3rd, 7:00PM An Evening of Sweet Recognitions, celebrating the achievements of ALL of our volunteers. Stay tuned for more details and the announcement of our special honorees.

On Sunday June 3 at 7:30 PM, the Israeli movie The Loners will be shown at Temple Isaiah. A discussion with the Director will follow the movie. Co-sponsored by the Israel Action Committees at Emunah and Isaiah. See the flyer.

Wednesday Mornings - Over a light breakfast, Rabbis Lerner and Fel teach about the Halakhah (Jewish legal) and spiritual aspects of prayer. Join us each week after minyan for breakfast and learning. Minyan is 7:00 AM-7:30 AM and breakfast follows from 7:35 - 8:15 AM.

Israeli Folk Dance - Mondays, taught by Angela Schatz. 8:00-8:45 PM Beginner, 8:45-9:30 PM Intermediate. $10/class. For more info, email Angela Schatz.

Save the date:
Friday June 15: BBQ and Barekhu
Friday June 22: Joint Friday Night Service with Temple Isaiah
Sunday June 24: Tour de Shuls -- This year on the North Shore. See the flyer

NOTES AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
Highlights from New England Region USY Spring Convention 5772: Mazel Tov to Simon Rubenstein for his win as next year's NERUSY Communications VP, and to Shayna Rubenstein for winning the Mel Goldman Award! Our chapter earned a Gold Chapter of Excellence in EVERY category, and our banner won 3rd place.

The Kitchen Committee welcomes volunteers to help in the kitchen for Shabbat kiddushim. To help, email Janet Goldberg or call her at 617-489-7175.

COMMUNITY EVENTS

Celebrate Jerusalem at Boston's Annual Jerusalem Day Rally and Parade! Sunday May 20 at 3:00 PM, Congregation Kehillath Israel, 384 Harvard St, Brookline. Guest Speakers include Israeli Consul General Shai Bazak and Barry Shrage, President of CJP. Sponsored by Christians and Jews United for Israel. Co-sponsored by over 35 synagogues, churches and community groups, including Temple Emunah. Click for more details.

Congregation Beth Israel of the Merrimack Valley is having a Yom Yerushalayim Brunch on Sunday May 20 at 10 AM. The speaker will be
Arthur Bernstein, who was a senior officer on one of the ships in Aliyah Bet, a movement of clandestine immigration of European Jews to Palestine between 1934 and 1948. The event is free and open to the public. Walk-ins are welcome. RSVPs are appreciated. The synagogue is at 501 South Main Street in Andover. 978-474-0540,

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Career Moves at Jewish Vocational Services presents Catch the Career Express.
Tuesday June 5, 7:00 - 9:00 PM, at Temple Beth Shalom, Framingham. Need help finding a job? Considering a career transition? Here's your chance to ask HR professionals and career coaches for insider advice. Find out everything you need to know to land your next job. Featuring expert-led breakout groups. Click for program details and registration information. The program is free.

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