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Wed, January 23 2019
17 Sh'vat 5779
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Friday
Jan 25Connections Meet-Up Shabbat Potluck and Services
Friday, Jan 25th 6:00p to 7:30p
Potluck is at 6pm in the oneg room, service at 7:30 in the sanctuary. Join us for our annual potluck dinner and service! Female-identifying community members over the age of 13 are welcome at the potluck. The service is open to all. Drinks and desserts will be provided. Please RSVP via event registration. -
Saturday
Jan 26Habitat for Humanity Build in Lawrence
Shabbat, Jan 26th 8:30a to 3:30p
Build with Habitat for Humanity in Lawrence, MA, once a month, from 8:30 am - 3:30 pm. No particular skills are required to participate but you must be 16 or older to be on the work site. We usually eat out for lunch but lots of folks bring lunch and eat on site. If you are interested and want more information contact Annie LaCourt: annie@lacourt.net. Location may change each month; contact Annie to confirm address. -
Sunday
Jan 27Adult Education Class: The Roman Empire's Influence on Jews and Judaism, Class 1
Sunday, Jan 27th 9:45a to 11:15a
This course will examine the complicated, often tense, but always dynamic relationship between Jews and Rome as well as the role that the Roman Empire played in the development of Judaism as a religion. Through a focus on three case-studies, we will arrive at a more nuanced picture of this incredibly complicated but formative period in Jewish history: How did the cultural forces of the Greco-Roman world influence and impact the transformation of Judaean sacred practice into a modern religion? How did Rome and its political empire create the system in which an independent Jewish kingdom could arise, flourish, and assert itself within a larger political community? How did Roman legal tradition impact the rabbinic project, especially the creation of the Mishnah and the Talmud? In what ways was Judaism—itself a Greek word (Iudaismos)—a product, at least in part, of the larger Greco-Roman world? Class 1: Jews and Judaea in a Hellenistic World When Alexander the Great and his Macedonian army conquered the Persian Empire, they incorporated millions of people into their empire and began a process, Hellenization, that fundamentally altered the cultural landscape in a region that stretched from the Mediterranean to Afghanistan. Judaea was not immune from this dynamic process and became fully immersed in the Hellenistic world. By focusing on the early generations of the Hasmonean (Maccabees) family, we can see how this process evolved and how it shaped the identities of every Judaean. Instructor: Adam Marshak -
Sunday
Jan 27Positive Connections: Israeli speakers Lt. Col. Hagay and Michal Carmi
Sunday, Jan 27th 7:00p to 8:30p
Join us for a rich discussion and dialogue with Lt. Col. Hagay Carmi, an engineer with the Elite Technology Unit in the Israeli defense forces, and Michal Carmi, an educator, writer, and expert in conflict resolution. Topics include recruitment and retention of technical talent in the IDF, inclusion of women and ethnic minorities in the defense forces, challenges of religious observance in the IDF, and dangers and opportunities created by social networks Biographies Lt. Col. Carmi currently is completing a master's degree in Public Administration at the Harvard Kennedy School. He heads a new department in the Special Operations Division (SOD) of the IDF responsible for addressing unprecedented national security challenges. Hagay has contributed significantly to major projects, seven of which won the Israel Defense Prize. He holds an MA in electro-optical engineering from Ben-Gurion University and an MBA from Bar-Ilan University. Michal Carmi has been working for fifteen years as a teacher of Hebrew Literature in Israeli high schools. More recently she also has been teaching the Shefer Approach, a dynamic Israeli conflict resolution methodology (based on Adlerian principles). She also utilizes enhancements to address life empowerment training. Her articles are published on the Kippah website. Both Hagay and Michal are active in community initiatives in Israel and here during their time at Harvard. They are raising seven children, ages 4—17. Biographies: Lt. Col. Carmi currently is completing a master's degree in Public Administration at the Harvard Kennedy School. He heads a new department in the Special Operations Division (SOD) of the IDF responsible for addressing unprecedented national security challenges. Hagay has contributed significantly to major projects, seven of which won the Israel Defense Prize. He holds an MA in electro-optical engineering from Ben-Gurion University and an MBA from Bar-Ilan University. Michal Carmi has been working for fifteen years as a teacher of Hebrew Literature in Israeli high schools. More recently she also has been teaching the Shefer Approach, a dynamic Israeli conflict resolution methodology (based on Adlerian principles). She also utilizes enhancements to address life empowerment training. Her articles are published on the Kippah website. Both Hagay and Michal are active in community initiatives in Israel and here during their time at Harvard. They are raising seven children, ages 4 – 17. -
Tuesday
Jan 29Jericho Walk
Tuesday, Jan 29th 8:00a to 9:00a
ICE Enforcement and Removal Office, 1000 District Ave, Burlington (also comes up as 10 District Ave on maps). This is a peaceful, interfaith witnessing activity that expresses support for the rights of immigrants and the importance of keeping families together. It begins and ends with a short prayer/song. Bring signs with positive messages (nothing about specific politicians, please). Please park near the back of the lot, as far as possible from District Ave, to leave parking spaces for those coming to their ICE appointments and for other building tenants. -
Sunday
Feb 3Adult Education Class: The Roman Enpire's Influence on Jews and Judaism, Class 2
Sunday, Feb 3rd 9:45a to 11:15a
Class 2: The Metamorphosis of Jerusalem, Judaea, and Herod the Great In the midst of his rebellion against the Seleucids, Judah Maccabee sent several embassies to cities around the Mediterranean world requesting aid, including Rome. What began as a distant alliance became unequal domination by Rome. And yet, Rome and its empire were partly responsible for creating the framework and supporting the development of perhaps the most vibrant period in ancient Jewish history. How did Judaea transform from a regional backwater into a modern and dynamic pilgrimage site? How did the Roman system enable the creation of a global Jewish network centered on Jerusalem and its high priesthood? -
Sunday
Feb 10Adult Education Class: Three Pathways into Leviticus and Numbers
Sunday, Feb 10th 9:45a to 11:15a
This three-session class will explore some of the key narratives and themes in the biblical books of Leviticus and Numbers. Topics to be discussed may include the Tabernacle's dangerous holiness, the complex family dynamics among Moses and his siblings, and the tragedy of the Spies. Two key questions to discuss: how do we understand the interplay of legal and narrative texts, and how do we make modern-day meaning from the body of law? This class is open to all participants, whether familiar with Torah texts or encountering them for the first time. Instructor: Rabbi Sara Meirowitz -
Sunday
Feb 10Adult Education Class: Exploring Jewish Parenting
Sunday, Feb 10th 10:00a to 11:15a
Join Rabbi Cari and EJL parents in a series of workshops about Jewish parenting and how to bring Judaism into the lives of families. These monthly workshops are open to parents of children of all ages, as well as those who serve in the role of parents. Each month will focus on a different topic. At The Ambrose School, 27 High Street, Winchester -
Sunday
Feb 10Volunteer Day with the Somerville Homeless Coalition
Sunday, Feb 10th 4:30p to 5:30p
Volunteer with the Somerville Homeless Coalition, an adult shelter, the second Sunday of every month, from 4:30 - 5:30 pm. You can prepare part of a meal, or deliver the meal. No regular commitment -- you will receive an email monthly and you can sign up at your convenience. Dropoff location is The Ambrose School, 27 High Street, Winchester. Please contact Peggy Shukur (pegshukur@aol.com) to be added to the SignUpGenius email.
Wed, January 23 2019 17 Sh'vat 5779
