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Stay Warm with TI
This winter, stay warm with Temple Israel this winter as we live Judaism together joyfully with purpose and meaning. Join us for a wide array of classes, programs, and activities to explore, connect, and refresh. Find all Zoom links and updated offerings at www.tisrael.org/warm.
Morning Meditation with Cantor Alicia Stillman Every Tuesday and Thursday at 9:00 a.m.
Begin your day grounded and grateful. Our 45 minute morning meditation is a screens-optional experience where we will engage in musical morning blessings, gentle chant, mindfulness, and sitting together in both silence and guided meditation. We will awaken our breath and imagination toward a grateful, grounded, and energized day.
Prayers of Our People: Exploring the Siddur with Rabbinic Intern Andrew Oberstein Sunday mornings, once a month: Jan 24, Feb 21, March 21, April 18, May 16, 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
The siddur is more than just a collection of prayers. It is a written record of the Jewish people, providing insight into the spiritual lives of our ancestors and guidance for developing our own personal relationship with God. Join Rabbinic Intern Andrew Oberstein as we deconstruct the siddur — its history, its structure, and the ways we can use it to imbue our lives with purpose and meaning. All are welcome and no prior knowledge required!
Mixtape Midrash with Rabbi Dan Slipakoff Mondays, February 1-22, 7:00 – 8:15 p.m.
Sharing your favorite music is like sharing a piece of your soul. The right song has the power to capture a moment in time, whether it is a party anthem or singing the blues. Likewise, our Jewish tradition is no stranger to using music to elevate any experience and evoke passion and spirituality. Join Rabbi Slipakoff through an exploration of eclectic themes and music genres as we harmonize Jewish teachings with the world of popular music – deeping our appreciation for both in the process. We will examine the weekly parsha, create playlists that respond to a moment, and generally have ourselves a funky good time. And yes, we take requests.
Larry Tye is a New York Times bestselling author whose latest book, a biography of Senator Joe McCarthy, was released on July 7, 2020 from Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. His other recent books include Bobby Kennedy: The Making of a Liberal Icon and Superman: The High-Flying History of America’s Most Enduring Hero. Tye is currently writing, for Houghton Mifflin, a book entitled The Jazzmen: How Duke Ellington, Satchmo Armstrong, and Count Basie Transformed America. From 1986 to 2001, Tye was an award-winning reporter at The Boston Globe, where his primary beat was medicine. He also served as the Globe’s environmental reporter, roving national writer, investigative reporter, and sports writer.
“Eat Something”: A Conversation with Cookbook Author Rachel Levin and TI Member Ali Freedman Tuesday, February 9 at 7:00 p.m.
Rachel Levin is a Boston-raised, San Francisco–based journalist who has written for The New York Times, The New Yorker, The Wall Street Journal, Outside, and Eater, where she was the first San Francisco restaurant critic. She writes a column for the San Francisco Chronicle about restaurant regulars and is the author of EAT SOMETHING: A Wise Sons Cookbook for Jews Who Like Food and Food Lovers Who Like Jews( Chronicle Books, 2020)—which Eater called “hilarious,” Forbes named a Top 10 Cookbook of 2020, and Taste magazine described as “Where No Jewish Cookbook Has Gone Before.”
Riverway Shabbat, February! For 20s & 30s Friday, February 12; 7:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Join us for an engaging and musical Shabbat service led by Rabbi Jen Gubitz. We invite you to participate over zoom, offering names for healing and kaddish, and know that you are surrounded by community this Shabbat.
Musical Sunset Havdallah Series: Israeli Music Friday, February 13, at 7:00 p.m.
Join Cantor Alicia Stillman for a musical way to say goodbye to Shabbat together. Sing along to some of our most beloved Israeli songs of the last century. Together we will explore the history, lives, and influences of these Israeli musical ancestors that have given us such a sense of solidarity world-wide through the music they’ve shared with us.
Rachel Korazim: Connections to the Land of Israel Sunday, February 14 at 11:30 a.m.
The core Zionist narrative of Israel presents an unbroken unwavering connection between the people of Israel and its land. Yet individuals have felt at times, doubts, pain and critique as they were articulating their particular attachment to it. Rachel Korazim engages audiences worldwide through innovative presentations built around the stories, poems and songs of Israel’s best writers. Her thought-provoking talks open a window onto Israeli society, inviting listeners to engage with the country and its history in new ways.
Dan Nichols is a singular talent in the world of Jewish music. He is one of the most dynamic, influential, and beloved Jewish musicians in North America. Dan’s melodies have become an integral part of the spiritual and liturgical experience of countless individuals and Jewish communities. Join Dan, Cantor Stillman, and all of our TI clergy for an evening of musical worship, personal stories, and the Shabbat gift of song.
Vocalist, scholar, composer, and cantor, Galeet Dardashti is the first woman to continue her family’s tradition of distinguished Persian and Jewish musicianship. She has earned a reputation as a trail-blazing performer and advocate of Middle Eastern Jewish music as founder/leader of the internationally renowned all-female musical group Divahn, which released its new album, Shalhevet, in 2020.
