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May, June, July
Iyyar, Sivan, Tamuz
Greetings from Morocco (p. 7)
Teen Lobby Trip (p. 10)
Tikkun Zoom Shavuot details (p. 18)
See more Stepping Out photos on page 5!
Temple Israel Hosted a Group of Israeli Teens
In early April, Temple Israel hosted a visit from Israeli teens from Kirya Hayim in Haifa, who participated as part of the Boston Haifa Connection program. The teens spent part of their days sightseeing throughout Boston, and visiting many popular landmarks such as the MFA and the Boston Common, both on foot and via a Duck Boat tour. At TI, they participated in classes at Religious School and the Tent, and joined a Shabbat Mishpachah and the Family Retreat. They also visited The Rashi School, Harvard Hillel, and the Mayyim Hayyim mikvah. It was wonderful for our community to get to know the Israelis, and to make new friends. Our teens and parents were able to have conversations about Jewish life in Israel and in America, discuss how those experiences are different and how they are similar, and also express their hopes and fears for the Jewish people as a whole in the future. We are especially grateful to all of the TI and Tent host families who helped make this visit possible.
First Family Retreat at Temple Israel
TI’s first family retreat on April 5 was a huge success! Due to weather concerns, families spent the day inside at TI rather than at the planned outdoor retreat location — but we had a blast anyway.
The day began with a Village Passover puppet show for the little kids and lots of opportunity to slow down, connect, and play. Families then formed teams — complete with team names, colors, and cheers — for our day-long "Maccabiah" competition. Our first event was the Challah Bake-Off, where points were awarded for the most interesting, most beautiful, most creative, and, of course, most hilarious challah.
After a delicious BBQ lunch, we gathered for a beautiful, musical Shabbat service co-led by Rabbi Suzie Jacobson and TI board member and dad, Josh Segal.
In the afternoon, everyone participated in an art challenge inspired by Israeli mixed media artist Hanoch Piven. The goal was to use a vast array of crafting bits and bobs, along with small everyday objects, to create a Torah parasha–inspired scene on the theme of holiness. The results were both stunning and deeply creative, with many Maccabiah points awarded for originality and thoughtful expression.
Later in the afternoon, children played games or took turns in the Bounce House while parents enjoyed a relaxing, adults-only break. To make our day even more special, we were joined by 15 Israeli teenagers and their teachers visiting from Kiryat Chayim, a neighborhood outside Haifa.
It was a wonderful day of building community with TI friends old and new, and connecting with our global Jewish family through our guests.
FROM THE SENIOR RABBI
Jacob, the patriarch, awoke from his dream and exclaimed, “How awesome is this place!” He realized what had been there all along. We too can make the same declaration of gratitude and admiration in so many places in our lives. Yet, there is one particular place close to my heart, and I think yours as well. That is Temple Israel, our synagogue. It occurred to me when I recently read Corey Keyes’ book, Languishing: How to Feel Alive Again in a World That Wears Us Down that we have within our grasp a community that helps to guarantee that we can flourish. Keyes speaks of five ideas, which he calls “vitamins,” as the source and prescription to help us uncover what is available already as part of our synagogue community. In this issue of Insight, I want to celebrate and lift up these ideas.
Within the embrace of the Temple Israel community, flourishing is possible. It is here where kindness offered to others through justice and compassion nourishes us in return. Here is where we grow in learning, discovery, and curiosity through and with one another, and nurture the warmth of connection that shows that each of us matters. We aren’t Temple Israel without the recognition that each person is valued and embraced. We don’t always get it right, but it doesn’t mean we don’t try. Every part of our traditions teaches that we flourish seeing the image of the divine reflected on each and every face. All the while, our spirits, our inner lives, find meaning through pursuit and recognition that we are part of a greater whole, especially in moments of celebration and in times of sadness and challenge. Add this all together and top it off with moments of great fun, joy, and sometimes silliness — we have a precious place to call home. Kindness, learning, mattering, meaning, and playfulness experienced in our community breathe life into us all. The world outside may challenge us, but within our blessed community we find a special kind of energized joy and beauty in living Jewish lives together.
Rabbi Elaine Zecher Senior Rabbi
Some Thoughts from Morocco
Excerpt from Rabbi Elaine Zecher's Shabbat Awakenings
April 25, 2025
The influence of France is strong here. So is Spain, but more to the south. The country did not gain independence until 1956 so the sense of outsider/insider permeates the history as we are witnessing and learning about it on our congregational trip to Morocco which began this past Monday.
For the Jewish community, Morocco has been home for centuries, many centuries. And as we might have imagined or even assumed, the rise and fall of the Jewish community depended on whether the Hebraic people, as they had been referred to, were welcomed and treated as part of the community. There are layers and many instances of Jews being attacked, harmed, and murdered, but that does not tell the whole story.
Jews may have arrived in Morocco after the destruction of the Second Temple. They found a haven following the Spanish Inquisition. They have been part of the Sefardic/Mizrachi tradition and made many cultural and economic contributions. During World War II, once the Vichy government lost its hold on Morocco, the King declared the Jews as Moroccans and protected them. This was not unusual behavior regarding the throne whether called the King or Sultan. When the Jews requested protection, they were granted it. In Fes, the Jewish quarter was located right by the Sultan’s palace …
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PurimpaZOOla:
We had a wildly good time in our Purim menagerie!
Personal Story (Nina)
I used to be a student who was eager to go to school, until 7th grade. I developed anxiety that caused severe and constant stomach pain. I ended up missing 58 days of school in one year. My grades plummeted; I felt alone and unable to communicate what I was going through to teachers and peers. I truly believe that if my school had been able to support me by having additional counselors to work with I would have been able to have a more successful school experience.
Legislative Ask (Max/Risa)
The Mental Health Services for Students Act, H.R.3713/S.1884 in the 118th Congress, would improve mental health care services in public schools. The bill proposes $300 million in grant funding per year for five years to expand the Project Advancing Wellness and Resilience Education program. Under this legislation, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, an agency within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, will award individual grants of up to 2 million dollars to partner with community mental health professionals to provide on-site care, and train teachers, families, and community members to recognize when and how to help students who need it. As of now, this bill has yet to be reintroduced into the 119th congress. We hope that this time when the Mental Health Services for Students Act is reintroduced into the 119th Congress you choose to cosponsor this bill.
Conclusion (Risa)
Thank you again for speaking to us. We really appreciate your time.
Reflections on the Partakers Program
What is the Partakers Program? Volunteers, in teams of four, mentor students who are currently incarcerated. Volunteers work in partnership with Partakers: College Behind Bars. Post release, the relationships can continue to assist with reentry.
Lauren Berkowitz, Remi Dansinger, and Ron Ebert have been mentoring Jean for almost ten years through the Partakers program at Temple Israel. He was incarcerated at age 16 and recently paroled. He asked if he could visit Temple Israel, and we recently had the pleasure of hosting him at Shabbat Tzedek.
“Here are some of Jean’s reflections on the experience:
Never would I have thought I would be in a setting such as Temple Israel. As a kid, my “sky” had limits, my aspirations could only go so far. Blessed with a supportive Partakers team, I acquired my bachelor’s degree. I secretly didn’t want to be done with school for fear of losing my team who had also become my friends. Before, I didn’t consider people “friends” because they would come and go. But I was happily proven wrong because Ron, Lauren, and Remi stayed by my side through it all, even after my release. When I was not only invited but welcomed at TI, I realized there is no limit to my sky. Everyone greeted me with open arms and was so friendly. Thank you, TI, for welcoming me, and Partakers, for everything they’ve done for me. These are stories I will pass on to my children, hoping the kindness given to me can be passed on for many generations.
Since 2018, we have been mentoring Alex, who was enrolled in Emerson College’s Prison Initiative, as part of the Partakers College Behind Bars program. At first, we had to figure out our role: the intense pace of the coursework and the restrictions on visitors imposed by the Department of Corrections meant we couldn’t assist Alex in a material way with his studies. Our value was as a connection to the "outside world" — especially during the Covid shutdown — and as support for his expanding intellectual life in prison. Regular correspondence and visits have given Alex a chance to work through his struggles with four Jewish mothers(!) and to discuss topics from books and movies to social justice to works of profound scholarship.
In return, we have been rewarded with his prolific mind- and soul-expanding works of poetry, essays, short stories, and even book chapters. We were bursting with pride at his college graduation (summa cum laude!), mourned with him over the loss of his mother, and will brag to everyone who will listen that he sends us a Mother's Day card every year. If ever there was a case for rehabilitation through education, this is it. Our lives truly have been enriched by being part of Alex’s journey.
Partakers Team Alex
Jen
Grella, Ellen Rovner, Kathy Weinman, & Rose Zoltek-Jick
Learn how you can join a Partakers mentoring team — contact Tali: tputerman@tisrael.org
Temple Israel's inaugural Jewish Arts Festival brought Jewish culture to life through vibrant art, captivating performances, and delicious flavors — featuring over 40 artists, performers, and vendors!
Mark Your Calendar: Tikkun Zoom Shavuot
Sunday, June 1 to Monday, June 2
Join us for Tikkun Zoom Shavuot at Temple Israel of Boston, an extraordinary 25 hours of learning, celebration, and connection.
This year, we aim to offer over 70 learning sessions running backto-back for a truly immersive Shavuot experience. With sessions on Jewish text study, music, poetry, gardening tips, and even cooking demonstrations, there is something for everyone!
With over 1,000 attendees logging on each year, Tikkun Zoom Shavuot brings together people from all across the country and from all walks of life for a transformative, inspiring experience as we celebrate the momentous event of receiving the Torah at Mount Sinai. Be a part of this amazing event — lead a session, be a cosponsor, or simply join us for the learning. Come connect with others in a meaningful and enriching way!
TI Circles: Find Your Niche!
TI Circles are lay-led, staff-supported small groups that foster connections among those in the TI orbit based on shared passions, identities, geography, and interests. Browse the TI Circles webpage to learn more and to connect with group leaders.
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• with wishes for a happy new year
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• in memory of Sue and Walter Cahners
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• in appreciation to Rabbi Zecher, Rabbi Jacobson, and Cantor Stillman, who conducted Anne's Beit Din, guided her immersion, and welcomed Anne into the Jewish faith
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• in honor of Rabbi Oberstein's beautiful guidance through our conversion
7 – APRIL 5, 2025)
Jaclyn & Roy Dow
• in honor of Brady's bris
Richard Feit
• in loving memory of Judy Towvim Murad
Jonathan Fine
• in memory of my wife, Carol B. Fine
Frank Friedman
• in memory of my mother, Ilona Friedman
Peter Goodman
• Thank you to Rabbi Jacobson for such a warm and wonderful funeral for my mom
Robert Goodman
• in thanks for officiating Dorothy Goodman's funeral
Mark Greenberger & Emily Chen
• with much thanks to the clergy for everything they did to make our special day possible
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• with thanks to Rabbi Jacobson for making our wedding so special.
• with deep gratitude to Rabbi Jacobson and Cantor Stilllman for their unwavering support guidance and dedication as they guided Austin to his Bar Mitzvah
Lesley & Benjamin Inker
• in appreciation to Rabbi Zecher, Cantor Stillman, and the TI Staff for helping to make Alex's Bar Mitzvah so wonderful
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• in memory of my dear brother, Peter James Kaplan
• in memory of my beloved husband, Dr. Stephen B. Kardon
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