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Rabbi Carl M. Perkins |
Peter Seresky, President Gil Brodsky, Editor |
May 22, 2009, Friday, 28 Iyyar, 5769 |
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Our condolences go out to Harvey and Abby Shapiro and their family on the loss of Harvey’s mother, Frayda Shapiro. The funeral was held in Israel and Harvey will be sitting shiva with his family there as well.
HaMakom yinacheim otam... May the Divine Presence comfort them, among all the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem.
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Shavuot/Installation - Thursday evening, May 28
We’ll begin our celebration of Shavuot on Thursday evening, May 28, at 7:30, with Ma’ariv services, followed by Installation of our incoming President, officers and Board members.
At our program that evening, we also will honor and thank Rabbi Jethro Berkman for his service as our Director of Community Education, and the Men’s Club will present its “Man of the Year” award.
Nashir, the TA choir, will also sing as part of the Installation program.
The Shavuot tikkun will take place following Installation , with a blintzes dinner, then study sessions with Rabbi Perkins and others—to end by midnight! Come for a part of this, come to all of this!
RSVP to Jan for Installation and the reception. If you are planning on attending the Tikkun, RSVP to Naomi Litrownik.
Shavuot morning services begin at 9:00am on both Friday and Saturday, May 29 and 30, the first and second days of Shavuot. Yizkor will be recited at services on that Shabbat. Hallel will be recited on both days.
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Update on Cantor Gelman
The Cantor and Phyllis are enormously grateful for the outpouring of support they have received from our Temple community. Our continued support is so important right now for both Phyllis and the Cantor.
If you are interested in visiting the Cantor at Woodbriar of Wilmington, or at his home, which is only about 30 minutes from Needham, please email Nancy Magier and let her know when you would like to visit.
Alternatively, you can sign up to visit the Cantor using the Lotsa Helping Hands web site.
We have started a Lotsa Helping Hands online community for Cantor Gelman so that people can sign up to visit the Cantor during visiting hours at Woodbriar and later at his home (which will be on or around May 31). All you have to do is visit the web site. You will need to register first (a few minutes to fill out the right-hand side of the form which is a Request to Join the Community). As coordinator for the community, Nancy will then accept you as a member of the Cantor Gelman community, then you can sign up for a visit time.
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Shalom uL’hitraot, Shana!
We are sad to announce that after five years as our Jr. USY and Kadima Advisor, our beloved Shanna Belenky will be leaving us in June. Shanna was accepted to the Boston University School of Education for a second masters degree in Special Education, with a sub-focus on administration—and received a full tuition scholarship to boot! While Shanna has loved her time at Temple Aliyah, her schedule next year will be too demanding for her to continue with us. Shanna has done such fantastic work building up our youth groups, and has become a special person in the lives of many of our children. We will miss her, and we wish her all the best at BU.
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Ikkarim Program at Temple Aliyah — intro program on June 4
We are very excited to announce that Temple Aliyah will be hosting an Ikkarim Class next year (beginning in the Fall after the High Holidays). Ikkarim is an 19-Week educational experience that explores what Jewish Tradition offers parents of young children (newborn to age 7). Parents learn with dynamic Jewish educators. Interfaith families and all levels of learners are encouraged to participate. You give your children the best enrichment opportunities—now is the time to do something for you (which will in turn benefit your family). The class at Temple Aliyah will be held on Thursday evenings from 7:30pm-9:00pm. If you want to find out more, plan to come to “a Taste of Ikkarim” program on Thursday, June 4 from 7:30-9:00 pm. Want to know more?— contact Karen Cohen.
Rabbi Perkins has written a letter to the community urging parents to consider this program, and you can read it online.
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Open Men’s Club meeting — May 27
If you are interested in getting involved in the Temple Aliyah Men’s Club, please mark your calendars and plan on attending an open Men’s Club Meeting on May 27th at 7:45 pm. We will be brainstorming on some new activities as we try to build excitement for next year. If you are interested but cannot make the meeting, please email Howard Hirsh.
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Softball
The red-hot Red Sox aren't the only game in town. Get into the action yourself. Men’s Sunday Softball has now begun! Grab your spikes, glove, and first-aid kit, and join us at Claxton Field on Central Avenue, Sunday mornings at 9:30. For further information, contact Bob Brown, or just show up ready to play.
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Last Minyan Shirah of the season — Friday, June 5
The last Minyan Shirah of the season will take place on Friday evening, June 5th at 6:15 pm. Please consider bringing a friend the next time you come to Minyan Shirah, so that we can continue to strengthen this program, which provides such a gentle and soothing introduction to Shabbat for all of us.
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Tot Committee Meeting — Sunday, June 7
Wanted: Parents interested in sharing ideas with Temple Tots. Sunday, June 7 at 11:00 am (after Music with Margie). All are welcome to share ideas and be a part of the Temple Tot Committee meeting to plan next year’s events. Babysitting can be arranged if necessary for you to participate. Please let Karen Cohen know that you will attend and if you need childcare at the synagogue.
Coffee and News from Israel — Sunday, June 7
mmWe will have an “added” Coffee and News from Israel on Sunday, June 7th, with speakers who attended the conference in Durban and the AIPAC conference. Join us at 9:30 on Sunday, June 7th in the Library.
Music with Margie — 3 Sundays in June
Now is the time to sign up for the next Mini Series of Music with Margie! Come sing, dance, march, and make music with your child. Music teacher par excellence Margie Brodsky leads parents and kids (0-3 years) in classic children’s songs as well as some favorite Jewish melodies. Our Summer Mini Series will be 3 classes, June 7, 14, and 21. We will meet at 10:00 am. Our last session is on Fathers’ Day, so feel free to bring the whole family (i.e. older siblings and of course Dad) for a Father’s Day Bagel Brunch. Cost is $18 for members and $36 for non-members for the series. To sign up, e-mail Dory Fish.
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New “Music Together” Program
Do you love Music? Do you love Children? Temple Aliyah is considering training parents to be “Music Together” leaders with additional training to lead musically based Tot/Youth Shabbat services. We are at the beginning stages of applying for a grant for this very special and unique program. If this sounds interesting to you, please contact Cantor Gastón.
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Sisterhood Book Club — June 10
The Temple Aliyah Sisterhood invites you to the next Book Group meeting. We'll be discussing “Mistress of the Art of Death” by Ariana Franklin. Please note the new date: Wednesday June 10, 2009 at 7:45 (right after minyan) Temple Library. All are welcome. See the flyer for more information.
In the Community
Koleinu, Boston’s Jewish Community Chorus, will perform at Temple Beth Shalom in Needham at 4 pm on Sunday, June 7. Come support Temple Aliyah members Nancy Finn, Dawn Ringel, and Karla Allan, who sing with Koleinu, and treat yourself to a rich array of Jewish choral music. This program features guest soloist Lynn Torgrove. To purchase tickets or for more information, go to the Koleinu web site or call 617-559-8649. Tickets are available in advance for $12 or can be purchased for $15 at the door. Preferred seating is available for $36. Founded in 2002, and affiliated with the Jewish Music Institute at Hebrew College, Koleinu is a sixty-five member adult chorus that performs throughout the Greater Boston area in concerts and community events.
Tips for people who are behind on their mortgage: Thursday, May 21, 6:30 - 8:00 pm, at the Jewish Family & Children’s Service of Greater Boston, 1430 Main Street, Waltham. Homeowners in danger of foreclosure can receive advice from Martin Paley, a senior mortgage banker at Mid-Island Mortgage Corporation and Anthony F. Buono, a bankruptcy attorney. There will be a panel discussion as well as one-on-one sessions. The session is free, but RSVP is requested. For more information or to RSVP, contact Tali at 781-693-1346.
PALS Sports Mania: Preschoolers are invited to put on their sneakers and favorite team shirts for an afternoon of gym games and fun at PALS (Preschoolers And Little Siblings) Sports Mania. The free event will be held from 1:30-2:30 pm. Tuesday, May 26, at Solomon Schechter Day School of Greater Boston, 60 Stein Circle, Newton. If weather permits, activities will be held outdoors, so children should bring sweatshirts. RSVP to Stephanie Maroun at 617-630-4625.
Camp Ramah in New England is having an open house on Sunday, July 12th, at the camp, 32 Bennett Street , Palmer, MA. If you are considering Jewish summer camp for your child in the future, see what Ramah has to offer, meet the Director, Rabbi Ed Gelb, share a dining hall meal, get information on all the programs, and take a tour of the camp. Any questions, please email Assistant Director Rabbi Ethan Linden.
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