CAJL Spring 2019 Brochure

Spring 2019/5779 Brochure Living Judaism together through discovery, dynamic spirituality, and righteous impact.

CONTENTS

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THE OPEN DOOR

THE OPEN DOOR Introductory courses and content. Advance registration is required for all programs and courses.

Introductory courses and

BECOMING JEWISH

content such as Intro to

with Rabbinic Intern Jessica Lowenthal and Rabbi Jen Gubitz

Judaism and basic Hebrew

Thursdays 1/3, 2/7, 3/7, 4/4, 5/2 from 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. No cost.

classes in collaboration with Reform Jewish Outreach Boston.

Join us for lively conversation on major themes that emerge in the conversion process. What does it mean to embrace a new aspect of your identity? What questions do you have that you’re afraid to ask? How are you talking about this choice with friends and family? What are you reading and learning that you want to discuss with others on the same journey?

DESSERT & DISCUSSION WITH INTERFAITHFAMILY

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THE CLASSROOM

with Rabbi Jen Gubitz

Learn Jewish content in

Are you in an interfaith or intercultural relationship? Do you or your significant other enjoy dessert? These monthly Dessert & Discussions are informal get-togethers aimed at meeting new friends, learning from one another, engaging in interesting conversation, and asking any questions you might have as you navigate life as an interfaith/intercultural/diverse couple.

small groups with Temple Israel clergy, local rabbis, and scholars.

1/16, 2/19 from 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. in Jamaica Plain. No cost.

DR. ARNOLD L. SEGEL LIBRARY CENTER LAST TUESDAY BOOK GROUP

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THE TOWN HALL Large events for the whole community, including our endowed lecture series.

with Temple Israel Librarian Ann Abrams Tuesdays, 1/29, 2/26, 3/26, 4/30, 5/28 from 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. No cost.

Enjoy building your community while we discuss our favorite books. Each month we tackle a new book with a Jewish theme - or a book to which we can bring Jewish sensibility. All book lovers are welcome, bring a bag lunch, and join the conversation! Coffee, tea, and dessert will be available.

For more information, please contact Ann Abrams at 617-566-3960 or aabrams@tisrael.org.

MAKING MEMORIES IN THE KITCHEN

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THE BEIT MIDRASH Learning experiences cultivated and facilitated by Temple Israel members.

with Rabbinic Intern Jessica Lowenthal and Rabbi Jen Gubitz View all our class offerings in a table format.

REGISTRATION

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Tuesdays, 3/5, 4/9, 5/7 from 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. No cost.

Are you new to Judaism, in the final months of your process of conversion, or recently affirmed your commitment to Judaism? Gather together with other Jews by Choice to explore conversations on memory, identity, and authenticity. A commitment to attend all three sessions is required to participate. (Interested but can’t attend these dates? Please contact Rabbi Jen Gubitz.)

Register by submitting the

MODERN COUPLES, BIG JEWISH QUESTIONS

back page of this brochure,

Central Square Work Bar, 45 Prospect Street, Cambridge

or visit www.tisrael.org/ adult-education

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A dash of this and a spoonful of that! Taste and smell bring us back to special moments in our lives.

Gather to learn and prepare special recipes from TI members troves of taste. Share memories, enjoy conversation, and learn a few cooking tips from our star chefs Susan Ebert and Phyllis Tobin.

LIVING JUDAISM

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2/3: Making Challah with Susan Ebert and 4/7: Charoset From Around the World with Phyllis Tobin from 10:00 - 11:30 a.m. $10/session

Mondays 3/11, 3/18, 3/25 from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. at Central Square Workbar, Plus a Friday Shabbat Dinner on 3/15. Cost: $125/couple

Modern Couples, Big Jewish Questions is an enriching, informative and social opportunity for engaged, partnered, and married couples in their 20s and 30s. We will discuss issues relevant

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to couples in committed partnerships and explore the fundamentals of building a Jewish home and planning for your life together.

Through this experience couples will meet and build relationships with others in the same stage of life. The class meets four times three classroom sessions and one Shabbat dinner. The class is open to couples who are choosing to create a Jewish home.

LUNCH WITH THE LIBRARIAN, SPRING EDITION with Temple Israel’s Librarian “Safranit” Ann Abrams Please confirm your attendance by the Friday prior to each event to Ann Abrams at 617-566-3960 or aabrams@tisrael.org. No cost.

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Tuesday, 3/12 from 12:00 - 1:30 p.m.: Appy Hour 2.0.

Do you need help with your electronic devices? Is there an app you can’t wait to share with others? Our popular Appy Hour is back! Bring your technology questions to this welcoming (and non-intimidating) environment.

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Tuesday, 4/9 from 12:00 - 2:00 p.m.: Cinema Bibliotecha 2

Join us for a “dramedy”in the form of the film “Dough.” Jonathan Pryce stars as a Jewish baker whose faltering business is inadvertently saved by his young Muslim apprentice. The film runs for 94 minutes - and will be displayed with English subtitles.

Learn more about the film at www.ajff.org/film/dough. Please bring a bag lunch and favorite baked good to share with 3 people.

A TASTE OF JUDAISM with Rabbi Jeffrey Wildstein Tuesdays, 3/18, 3/25 from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. at Cambridge Workbar. No cost.

Tuesdays, 6/4, 6/11, 6/18 from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. at Temple Israel of Boston. No cost.

Explore traditional and modern Jewish sources and discuss the ways Judaism can resonate in our lives. Open to all: Interfaith couples, those with Jewish family heritage, and the simply curious.

HEBREW BOOTCAMP with Debbie Betesh Tuesdays, 3/19, 3/26 from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. Cost: $40

Learn to recognize the shapes and sounds of the Hebrew alphabet and become comfortable sounding out some of the key recurring words and phrases in the Hebrew blessings for Shabbat and holidays. This course assumes no prior Hebrew experience.

LEARN TO READ HEBREW with Debbie Betesh Tuesdays, 4/2, 4/9, 4/16, 4/23 from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. Cost: $100

With goals similar to “Hebrew Bootcamp” but a moderate pace and time to go further, this class will lead you through your next steps as a Hebrew reader.

CRUNCHY, STICKY, BITTER & BOOZY: A MODEL SEDER EXPERIENCE with Rabbi Jen Gubitz Thursday, 4/4 from 7:00 - 8:45 p.m. Cost: $25.

A crash course in everything Passover, especially for first timers and their friends. The Passover Seder is a celebration of our ongoing journey to spiritual and physical freedom, told through symbolic foods, ancient rituals, storytelling, and song.

This program is designed by Reform Jewish Outreach Boston. Everyone is welcome, including interfaith partners, LGBTQ couples and individuals, Jews from all backgrounds.

SHABBAT LITURGY EXPLORATION: SING A NEW SONG! with Rabbi Jen Gubitz Mondays, 4/8, 4/22, 4/29 from 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. No cost.

A crash course in everything Qabbalat Shabbat services. When we gather on Friday nights, there are so many aspects of the service to understand. What do the prayers mean? Why are we standing, bowing, or sitting? How does that melody go again? Join Rabbi Jen Gubitz to sing, study, and connect to the meaning of our Shabbat prayers, their origins, musical settings, and more! Open to all learners. No prior Hebrew knowledge required.

Register for classes online at www.tisrael.org/adult-education

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THE OPEN DOOR BURSTING WITH JOY with Sarah Kleinman, CNM, and Rabbi Suzie Jacobson Tuesdays 4/30, 5/7, 5/14, 5/21 from 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.

Cost: $200 for members, $250 for non-members

Certified Nurse-Midwife, Sarah Kleinman, will cover the birthing process and guide you through birthing practice, while Rabbi Suzie Jacobson will discuss Jewish values, ideas and rituals around birthing, including naming ceremonies and the bris.

This class is appropriate for first-time parents or as a refresher course for second- (or third-!) time parents, also perfect as a supplemental course if you have taken or plan to take another

birthing class. Open to members and non-members; we welcome interfaith, LGBTQ, and single parents by choice. Please wear comfy clothing.

PLANNING A JEWISH WEDDING with Rabbi Zupan Thursday, 5/16 from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. at Temple Israel of Boston. $25/couple

Recently engaged? In the process of planning your wedding? Explore the symbols of the Jewish wedding ceremony, ways to honor family traditions, and how to personalize your ceremony.

THE CLASSROOM Learn Jewish content in small groups with Temple Israel clergy, local rabbis, and scholars.

“CHOCHMAT LEV, A LEARNED HEART” CERTIFICATE This year, we honor Temple Israel’s committed learners with the “Chochmat Lev, A Learned Heart” certificate. With this introduction comes five new categories of learning in “The Classroom” space of the Center for Adult Jewish Learning: History; Justice, Politics, and Contemporary Issues; Bible, Rabbinics, and Philosophy; Arts and Culture; Spirituality. The Chochmat Lev certificate will be earned by those who complete five “Classroom” courses, one from each of these categories, over any length of time. Temple Israel has been a congregation of tremendous learning for many years. Our dedicated learners honor us, lift us up, and help to define our community. The Chochmat Lev, A Learned Heart certificate will allow us to honor our Learned Hearts as well as our Generous Hearts (Nadiv Lev), and to see that both are needed in the ongoing work of building this sacred community.

Learn Jewish content in small groups with Temple Israel’s Rabbi Zecher, Rabbi Gubitz, and Rabbi Jacobson at no cost:

ELIJAH AND ELISHA: EXPLORE BOLDNESS, DECEIT, TREACHERY, AND KINDNESS WITH TWO BIBLICAL PROPHETS with Rabbi Elaine Zecher (Bible, Rabbinics, and Philosophy; Justice, Politics, and Contemporary Issues) Thursdays​, 2/​7, 3/7, 4/11, 5/2, 6/6​from 8:45 - 10:00 a.m.

We continue our exploration of Elijah and Elisha, two mystical and mysterious prophets. Although this class is a continuation of our previous semester, there’s no need to have studied with us previously — our lessons are designed to move the conversation forward and provide background information for new scholars. Once we have thoroughly imagined and investigated the boldness, treachery, and kindness of Elijah and Elisha, we will take a deep dive into the life and wisdom of King Solomon. No prior text study or Jewish knowledge required — all are welcome.

T​ HE TI YESHIVA: LEARN TO with Rabbi Suzie Jacobson (Bible, Rabbinics, and Philosophy)

READ THE TALMUD

Tuesdays, begins 4/9 and runs through the summer, from 8:00 - 9:00 a.m.

We’re heading back into the depths of the Babylonian Talmud! Our class is open to those who have studied with us previously, as well as anyone with a curiosity about Jewish law. Together we will debate the rabbinic scholars of our past while studying approachable translations of these classic texts. No prior text study or Jewish knowledge required — all are welcome.

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MONTHLY MUSSAR IN THE MUSEUM with Rabbi Jen Gubitz (Bible, Rabbinics, and Philosophy; Spirituality) Sundays, 1/13, 2/10, 3/10, 4/7, 5/5 from 10:00 - 11:30 a.m.

Have you ever wondered how you might become more mindful and self-aware? Do you sometimes feel you could better direct your reactions and impulses? Do you seek stronger, healthier relationships with others in your life, work, and community? To explore being your best self through a Jewish lens, join Rabbi Gubitz to study Mussar, a centuries-old framework for Jewish spiritual learning and practice that can guide you to develop inner awareness in order to become the finest version of yourself. Through group learning sessions and personal practice, we will delve into Mussar wisdom and practices using original source texts and modern interpretations.

Each session will focus on a different theme: • January 13: Patience • February 10: Truth • March 10: Equanimity • April 7: Enthusiasm • May 5: Lovingkindness

FROM BUFFALO TO JERUSALEM: A HISTORY OF AMERICAN ZIONISM AND OUR COMPLEX LOVE AFFAIR WITH THE JEWISH HOMELAND with Rabbi Dan Judson, Dean of the Hebrew College Rabbinical School (History; Justice, Politics, and Contemporary Issues) Wednesdays, 1/30, 2/6, 2/13 from 7:00 - 8:30 p.m.

Cost: $75 for members, $105 for non-members

As the American Jewish/Israeli relationship becomes increasingly complex, it’s crucial we step back and examine our history. Join us to explore the events and personalities which shaped American Judaism’s attitudes towards Israel. We will start by examining attempts to create a kibbutz in Buffalo, New York back in 1825 and move through Louis Brandeis’ transformation of American Zionism and onward until we arrive at the most recent debates of divestment. Together we will debate what it has meant—and still means—to be an American Zionist.

BUILDING NEW BRIDGES BETWEEN SCIENCE AND RELIGION: A JEWISH APPROACH with Rabbi Natan Margalit (Bible, Rabbinics, and Philosophy; Spirituality) Thursdays, 2/26, 3/5, 3/12, 3/19 from 7:30 - 9:00 p.m.

Cost: $100 for members, $140 for non-members

The Scientific Revolution brought us changes in mathematics, physics, astronomy, biology, and chemistry—it also hinted at the beginning of a decline in religious belief. In this class, we’ll navigate shifts in science, religion, and the ways a criticalthinking approach to life can be in sync with core ideas in Judaism. Together we’ll explore the “three m’s” of Judaism: minyan (community); mikdash (the holy); and mitzvah (commandments). Prior study is not required to join the conversation.

TIKKUN: TO TAKE ON THE WORLD — LEARNING HOW TO LOBBY with Tali Puterman, TI Social Justice Educator (Justice, Politics, and Contemporary Issues) Mondays, 4/1, 4/8, 4/29, 5/6, 5/13 (Lobby Day) from 7:00 - 8:30 p.m.

Cost: $125 for members, $175 for non-members

This class is more than a course of learning—it’s a course of action. We will learn how to powerfully pursue social justice in our society, acquiring the tools and the know-how to repair civic brokenness. We will discover how this has everything to do with Judaism and, most importantly, we will take action. On Monday, May 13, we “pray with our feet” and travel as a group to the State House. While we learn, we will make our voices heard. You’ll leave this class with new skills focused on storytelling for justice, paradigms of organizing, the legislative process, and lobbying 101.

Register for classes online at www.tisrael.org/adult-education

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THE TOWN HALL Large events for the whole community, including our endowed lecture series.

HONORING THE LEGACY OF DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. SHABBAT TZEDEK: SABBATH OF JUSTICE with Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley Friday, 1/18 at 6:00 p.m. No cost.

Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley is an advocate, policy-maker, activist, and survivor. Raised in Chicago as the only child of an activist mother who instilled in her the value of civic participation, Pressley understands the role that government can play in helping to lift up our communities. After leaving Boston University to help support her mother, she worked for 14 years as a senior aide to Congressman Joseph P. Kennedy II and later Senator John Kerry. In 2009, she won the election to the Boston City Council, marking the first time a woman of color was elected to the Council in its 100year history. On the Council, Pressley has worked in partnership with residents, advocates, and other elected leaders to address the challenges facing our communities. She led the establishment of the Committee on Healthy Women, Families, and Communities; championed the introduction of a comprehensive sexual health curriculum in Boston Public Schools; convened the first “listening-only” hearing in the Council’s history, focused on gun violence and trauma; and successfully pushed for the creation of new liquor licenses that spurred economic development in previously underserved communities, among much other work. On November 6, 2018, Pressley was elected to represent Massachusetts’ 7th Congressional District in Congress; she is first woman of color to represent Massachusetts in Congress.

REFLECT. Saturday, 1/19 at 9:00 a.m. at Temple Israel All are welcome to engage in Saturday morning Torah Study, with a focus on implicit bias, led by the Temple Israel clergy.

RELATE. Sunday, 1/20 at 11:00 a.m. at Bethel AME Church (40 Walk Hill St., Boston) Join our Christian neighbors during their Sunday worship and MLK commemoration services. If you plan to join, let Tali Puterman know at tputerman@tisrael.org.

REFORM. Monday, 1/21 at 10:00 a.m. Address and directions shared after registration.

Participate with the Temple Israel community in a Day of Service with Boston Cares. This opportunity is open to participants of all ages. Registration is required, and space is limited! For more information, contact Tali Puterman at tputerman@tisrael.org.

FEINBERG LECTURE: LOVING AND WRESTLING WITH ISRAEL: REFORM ZIONISM FOR THE 21ST CENTURY with Rabbi Rick Jacobs, President of the URJ Friday, 3/8 at 6:00 p.m. No cost.

Even though many recent Israeli government policies are challenging to Reform Jews in North America, we must double down on deepening our connections to our Jewish State. How do we strongly advocate for a JewishDemocratic state, that promotes equal rights, pluralism, and builds the infrastructure of peace while helping our people fall in love with Israel? That’s the challenge and great opportunity for our movement.

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WYNER LECTURE: HOPE IN EXILE - PRAYER, MUSIC AND DANCE with Ilya Vidrin and Reciprocity Collaborative Friday, 4/12 at 6:00 p.m. No cost.

The Reciprocity Collaborative presents Hope in Exile, an unforgettable evening interweaving worship with live music and dance. Weaved throughout the Qabbalat Shabbat experience, expressive choreography will be paired with the passionate music of Jewish composers including Mieczysław Weinberg and Ernest Bloch, both exiled due to the Holocaust. We offer a space of meditation, reflection, and community through aesthetic experience.

The Reciprocity Collaborative is committed to bringing together creative professionals through research, performance, and community engagement. Music Direction by Daniel Kurganov and Artistic Direction by Ilya Vidrin, more information can be found online at www.reciprocitycollaborative.com.

REMEMBERING THE HOLOCAUST: STORIES FROM ACROSS GENERATIONS WITH A SURVIVOR, DAUGHTER, AND GRANDDAUGHTER with Holocaust survivor Lilly Salcman Monday, 4/29 at 7:00 p.m. No cost.

Yom HaShoah (Holocaust Remembrance Day) 5779 marks 74 years since the end of World War II. This year we have invited Holocaust survivor Lilly Salcman to share her story and provide a powerful and personal connection between the past and present. Lilly Salcman will be interviewed by our members, her daughter Suzanne Salamon and her granddaughter Alexandra Einhorn Smith. Through the story of three generations of survival, we will commemorate and mourn the loss of so many lives and celebrate the endurance of the human spirit.

The conversation is co-sponsored with the Tent: A Jewish Learning Community for Greater Boston Teens at Temple Israel, and will be followed by a short Yom HaShoah service.

AUTHOR EVENT: CELEBRATING PRIDE THE HUB OF THE GAY UNIVERSE: AN LGBTQ HISTORY OF BOSTON, PROVINCETOWN, AND BEYOND with author and Temple Israel member Russ Lopez Tuesday, 6/18 at 7:00 p.m. No cost.

LGBTQ Pride is celebrated in Boston in the entire month of June. This year is a particularly big deal as it’s the 50th anniversary of the Stonewall Riots. Temple Israel member and author, Russ Lopez, will help us celebrate Pride this year. Join us as he leads a reading from his new book, The Hub of the Gay Universe: An LGBTQ History of Boston, Provincetown and Beyond.

Register for classes online at www.tisrael.org/adult-education

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THE BEIT MIDRASH Learning experiences cultivated and facilitated by Temple Israel members.

TILLI —TEMPLE ISRAEL LIFELONG LEARNING INITIATIVE— SPRING SEMESTER Thursdays, 4/4, 4/11, 4/18 , 4/25, 5/2, 5/9 from 10:30 a.m.- 4:00 p.m. Cost: $70 for members/reciprocal members, $120 for non-members.

Register by March 15.

TILLI is Temple Israel’s signature program for active and curious adults who attend peer-led study groups on a wide array of Jewish, cultural, and social policy-themed topics. This unique synagogue-based community offers exciting and stimulating classes in a friendly, social setting. Each of the six Thursday spring sessions starts with coffee at 10:30 a.m. followed by classes that run through 4:00 p.m. A “Lunch and Learn” hour featuring speakers from Temple Israel and community organizations separate the morning and afternoon classes. Visit www.tisrael.org/tilli-peer-led-learning for Study Group listings and descriptions, group leader bios, and more.

Class registration is available through the TILLI brochure which is mailed to participants, which is available at the front desk. Contact Sue Misselbeck at 617-566-3960 or susanm@tisrael.org.

MORNING CLASSES (11:00 A.M. - 12:30 P.M.) • Impressionism: A Revolution in Art - with Helene Bailen • Southern Jews: Race, Class and Religion Below the Mason Dixon Line - with SaraLynn Busch and Cathy Corman • The First Artists: Prehistoric Cave Painters - with Ronald Ebert • How Hemingway Became Hemingway - with Susan Ebert • Mindfulness and Movement - with Susan Sachs • You Don’t Know What You Don’t Know (about your tech device) with Michael Sandman and Marjorie Wein • Hamlet, in Film and Words - with Brooks Goddard

AFTERNOON CLASSES (2:00- 3:30 P.M./2:00 - 4:00 P.M. DEPENDING ON THE CLASS) • Reflections on Life’s Most Challenging Moments with Rabbi Herman Blumberg • Through Indian Eyes: Westerners in Indian Fiction with Peggy Morrison • Through a Narrator’s Lens - with Helen F. Smith • Five Portraits of Outstanding Leadership - with Joanne Tuck • A Long History: Jews in Arab Lands - with Eveline Weyl

A TASTE OF SYRIAN COOKING with Nour Alhusaini Sundays, 3/3, 3/10, 3/17, 3/31 from 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Cost: $40/session (includes food and materials)

Prepare to travel to Syria—although not by plane. Together we will be transported with the rich flavors and traditions of the cuisine of Syria. Syrians cooking ranges from everyday meals such as chicken and rice to special holiday recipes such as shish barak (stuffed dumplings in yogurt sauce) and meals flavored with za’atar, saffron, and rose flower water. Over four classes, we will cook varied meals such as lentil soup and kibbeh (deep fried breaded meatballs), tabouleh (a green salad with grains), baba ghanouj (an eggplant dish), savory pies filled with cheese and thyme, mabrushs (jam-filled pastry), and the dessert dish of halawat alsamid. Come explore this exciting and delicious cuisine with a native of Syria and a new immigrant to the U.S—and bring a take-home container for leftovers!

Childcare will be provided—register for more details.

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THE OPEN DOOR INDEX Title

Day

Time

Dates

Cost

Registration

Becoming Jewish with Rabbi Jen Gubitz and Rabbinic Intern Jessica Lowenthal

Thursdays

6:00 - 7:00 p.m.

1/3, 2/7, 3/7, 4/4, 5/2

No cost

www.tisrael.org/ adult-education (Or on page 10)

Dessert & Discussion with Rabbi Jen Gubitz

Wednesday & Tuesday

7:00 - 8:30 p.m.

1/16, 2/19

No cost

www.tisrael.org/ adult-education (Or on page 10)

Last Tuesday Book Group with Ann Abrams

Tuesdays

12:00 - 1:00 p.m.

1/29, 2/26, 3/26, 4/30, 5/28

No cost

www.tisrael.org/ adult-education (Or on page 10)

Making Memories in the Kitchen with Susan Ebert & Phyllis Tobin

Sundays

10:00 - 11:30 a.m.

2/3, 4/7

$10/session

www.tisrael.org/ adult-education (Or on page 10)

Living Judaism with Rabbinic Intern Jessica Lowenthal & Rabbi Jen Gubitz

Tuesdays

7:00 - 8:30 p.m.

3/5, 4/9, 5/7

No cost

www.tisrael.org/ adult-education (Or on page 10)

Modern Couples, Big Jewish Questions with Rabbi Jen Gubitz

Mondays and one Friday

6:30 - 8:30 p.m.

3/11, 3/18, 3/25, and Shabbat Dinner on 3/15

$125/couple

www.tisrael.org/ adult-education (Or on page 10)

Lunch with the Librarian with Ann Abrams

Tuesdays

12:00 - 1:30/2:00 p.m.

3/12, 4/3

No cost

www.tisrael.org/ adult-education (Or on page 10)

No cost

Reform Jewish Outreach Boston

A Taste of Judaism with Rabbi Jeffrey Wildstein

Tuesdays

7:00 - 9:00 p.m.

In Cambridge: 3/18, 3/25 At Temple Israel: 6/4, 6/11, 6/18

Hebrew Boot Camp with Debbie Betesh

Tuesdays

7:00 - 9:00 p.m.

3/19, 3/26

$40

www.tisrael.org/ adult-education (Or on page 10)

Learn to Read Hebrew with Debbie Betesh

Tuesdays

7:00 - 9:00 p.m.

4/2, 4/9, 4/16, 4/23

$100

www.tisrael.org/ adult-education (Or on page 10)

Crunchy, Sticky, Bitter & Boozy with Rabbi Jen Gubitz

Thursday

7:00 - 8:45 p.m.

4/4

$25

www.tisrael.org/ adult-education (Or on page 10)

Shabbat Liturgy Exploration with Rabbi Jen Gubitz

Mondays

7:00 - 8:30 p.m.

4/8, 4/22, 4/29

No cost

www.tisrael.org/ adult-education (Or on page 10)

Bursting with Joy with Sarah Kleinman and Rabbi Jen Gubitz

Tuesdays

6:00 - 9:00 p.m.

4/30, 5/7, 5/14, 5/21

$200 (members) $250 (non-members)

www.tisrael.org/ adult-education (Or on page 10)

Planning a Jewish Wedding with Rabbi Zupan

Thursday

7:00 - 9:00 p.m.

5/16

$25/couple

Reform Jewish Outreach Boston

Register for classes online at www.tisrael.org/adult-education

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THE CLASSROOM INDEX Title

Day

Time

Dates

Cost

Registration

Elijah and Elisha with Rabbi Elaine Zecher

Thursdays

8:45 - 10:00 a.m.

2/7, 3/7, 4/11, 5/2, 6/6

No cost

www.tisrael.org/ adult-education (Or on page 10)

The TI Yeshiva with Rabbi Suzie Jacobson

Tuesdays

8:00 - 9:00 a.m.

Begins 4/9 and runs through the summer

No cost

www.tisrael.org/ adult-education (Or on page 10)

Monthly Mussar with Rabbi Jen Gubitz

Sundays

10:00 - 11:30 a.m.

1/13, 2/10, 3/10, 4/7, 5/5

No cost

www.tisrael.org/ adult-education (Or on page 10)

From Buffalo to Jerusalem with Rabbi Dan Judson

Wednesdays

7:00 - 8:30 p.m.

1/30, 2/6, 2/13

$75 (members) $105 (non-members)

www.tisrael.org/ adult-education (Or on page 10)

Building New Bridges Between Science and Religion with Rabbi Natan Margalit

Thursdays

7:30 - 9:00 p.m.

2/26, 3/5, 3/12, 3/19

$100 (members) $140 (non-members)

www.tisrael.org/ adult-education (Or on page 10)

Tikkun: To Take on the World with Tali Puterman

Mondays

7:00 - 8:30 p.m.

4/1, 4/8, 4/29, 5/6, 5/13 (Lobby Day)

$125 (members) $175 (non-members)

www.tisrael.org/ adult-education (Or on page 10)

THE TOWN HALL INDEX Title

Date & Time

Cost

Registration

Shabbat Tzedek: Sabbath of Justice with Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley

6:00 p.m. on Friday, 1/18

No

No registration

Feinberg Lecture: Loving and Wrestling with Israel with Rabbi Rick Jacobs

6:00 p.m. on Friday, 3/8

No cost

No registration

Wyner Lecture: Hope in Exile Prayer, Music and Dance with Ilya Vidrin

6:00 p.m. on Friday, 4/12

No cost

No registration

Remembering the Holocaust with Lilly Salamon

7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, 4/29

No cost

No registration

Author Event: Celebrating Pride with Russ Lopez

7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, 6/18

No cost

No registration

THE BEIT MIDRASH INDEX Title

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Day

Time

Dates

Cost $50 (members) $100 (non-members)

TILLI Brochure (available at the front desk, or call 617-566-3960 for a mailed copy)

$40/session (includes food and materials)

www.tisrael.org/adult-education (Or on page 10)

TILLI Spring Semester with Study Group Leaders

Thursdays

10:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

4/4, 4/11, 4/18 , 4/25, 5/2, 5/9

A Taste of Syrian Cooking with Nour Alhusaini

Sundays

10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

3/3, 3/10, 3/17, 3/31

Registration

Temple Israel of Boston | Living Judaism together through discovery, dynamic spirituality, and righteous impact.

Spring 2019 Registration Form To register for your Spring 2019 class selections, visit www.tisrael.org/adult-education, or complete, detach, and return this form along with a check payable to Temple Israel of Boston to: CAJL at Temple Israel of Boston, 477 Longwood Avenue, Boston, MA 02215 To register more than one person from your household for a given program, include all registrants’ names on the line, enter the correct number of participants in the corresponding box(es), and adjust the cost accordingly.

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Making Memories in the Kitchen.....................................................

Living Judaism..................................................................................

Becoming Jewish..............................................................................

Modern Couples, Big Jewish Questions...........................................

Appy Hour 2.0: Lunch with the Librarian..........................................

Cinema Bibliotecha 2: Lunch with the Librarian...............................

Hebrew Boot Camp..........................................................................

Learn to Read Hebrew......................................................................

Crunchy, Sticky, Bitter & Boozy.........................................................

Shabbat Liturgy Exploration.............................................................

Bursting with Joy..............................................................................

Elijah and Elisha................................................................................

The TI Yeshiva...................................................................................

Monthly Mussar...............................................................................

From Buffalo to Jerusalem................................................................

Building New Bridges Between Science and Religion.......................

Tikkun: To Take on the World...........................................................

A Taste of Syrian Cooking.................................................................

Total:

$0 $10 $10/session $0 $0 $125/couple $0 $0 $40 $100 $25 $0 $200 (members) $0 $0 $0 $75 (members) $100 (members) $125 (members) $40/session

$250 (non-members)

$105 (non-members) $140 (non-members) $175 (non-members)

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Thank you for being part of the Spring 2019 Semester of the Center for Adult Jewish Learning at Temple Israel! We look forward to learning together with you.

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