Lifelong Learning and Programming at TBZ FALL 2019
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Lifelong Learning and Programming at TBZ FALL 2019 www.tbzbrookline.org Introduction For the Jew, Judaism is more than a power in the past, more than a curiosity in our own era; to us it is the goal of the future. And since it is future, therefore it is a world of its own, quite aside from the world which surrounds us; and since it is a world of its own, therefore, it is rooted in the soul of the individual, with a language of its own. —Franz Rosensweig, On Jewish Learning Shalom friends, In this booklet, you will discover the many ways in which you can engage in learning and growing in community at TBZ. From a class through our Reb Moshe and Anne Waldoks Lifelong Learning Center, to coming to celebrate our new solar panels and contemplating the climate crisis, to enjoying Hanukkah with your family next to the fine art at the MFA, there is a variety of opportunities for you. In the new year, step outside of your comfort zone and try something new, or something you’ve been curious about. We hope that in providing this booklet of our complete offerings, you will have the time to peruse them and choose what will be most nourishing for you and adjust your schedule accordingly. As always, dates may shift, new programming will be added, so you should check our website calendar, Facebook, Happenings, Koleinu or call the office to verify. If you are interested in teaching, convening a group or you have a particular interest, reach out to Rav Tiferet to discuss what’s possible. We are dedicated to keeping our learning and actions relevant and challenging, helping us all to grow meaningfully in community for the sake of Tikkun Olam. Tze u’lamed, go and learn, Rav Claudia Kreiman, Senior Rabbi Rav Tiferet, Director of Congregational Learning and Programming CATEGORIES IN THIS BOOK: • Shabbat • Youth and Family • Classes • TBZ Community Events & Programs • Greater Boston Community Events 2 Shabbat WEEKLY TORAH STUDY On Shabbat mornings, join Rav Claudia, Reb Moshe or Rabbinic Intern Tyler to study the weekly Torah portion before services from 9:00 to 10:00am. Services begin at 10:00am. SHABBAT NARIYA Fridays: September 20, October 18, November 15, December 20, January 3 The Shabbat Sing Out! Once a month, Friday nights are Nariya nights! Co-sponsored by Kavod House, we raise our voices, move our bodies, catch our breath and gather strength as we create a circle of sound with voices and instruments to welcome Shabbat. Following the service, we gather together for a community potluck dinner and more singing. COMMUNITY DINNERS November 1, December 6 and January 10 (Also our scholar in residence weekend! See page 6 for more info!). Please join us for monthly community-wide Shabbat dinners immediately after our 6:15pm Kabbalat Shabbat service. These special evenings are a great opportunity to meet new people, connect with old friends, sing songs with our musicians, have a delicious and catered Shabbat meal in community, and if past dinners are any indication, do some dancing as well! Adults and children welcome. SHABBAT MEDITATION Monthly after Kiddush: September 7, October 5, November 16 1:30 - 3:00pm in the TBZ sanctuary Coming together in stillness to be with the truth of what arises and passes in each moment, without fixing or adding anything. Be fully alive to the hidden essence of Shabbat vayinafash. Stop and ensoul. “Hineh ma tovu’ma nayim shevet achim gam yachad.” How good and skillful it is for brothers and sisters to sit together. 1:30 - 2:15pm, Chant and Shabbat Meditation Sit 2:15 - 2:25pm, Walk and Stretch/Break 2:25 - 2:40pm, Teaching or Contemplative Torah Study 2:40 - 2:55pm, Q & A and Discussion 2:55 - 3:00pm, Closing Sit Everyone is welcome to attend! Registration is not required. 3 KIDDUSH TALKS After services, and the kiddush blessings, bring your Kiddush lunch into the meeting room to enjoy one of these offerings: October 12: Tali Ysia Tali is the Program Implementer for Children and Youth at Risk for the Israel Ministry of Education. Tali was born in Ethiopia, and made the long trek on foot through the Sudan to Israel when she was four years old. She grew up with her family in Herzylia, where she developed a commitment to community and education. Today, Tali lives in Jerusalem where she directs the Community in School project that helps schools identify and address community needs. Tali also facilitates workshops for women of diverse populations through the Adam Institute for Democracy. October 26: Ruth Zakarin The TBZ community is invited into conversation with Ruth Zakarin, the Executive Director of the Massachusetts Coalition to Prevent Gun Violence for learning about the depth and breadth of daily gun violence—especially beyond the mass shootings, which get the most media attention—to discuss, and then hear about options for action to prevent gun violence. December 7: Tammy Gottlieb Tammy Gottlieb is the Vice Chairperson of Women of the Wall, an organization fighting for women’s right to pray aloud, with Torah scrolls and tefillin, at the Kotel. This is a rare chance to hear from a strong, resolute woman who stands—literally—at the front lines of our battle. BRUCHIM HABA’IM! WELCOMING SHABBAT September 6 & 7 Join us in welcoming people who are interested in learning more about TBZ! If you’ve got a friend who’s been saying, “I’ve been meaning to check out TBZ!” —bring them for this Shabbat! • Friday night at 6:15pm led by Reb Moshe and followed by Community Oneg with an opportunity to speak with Reb Moshe and TBZ members • Shabbat Morning at 10am led by Rav Claudia followed by a kiddush and opportunity to meet Rav Claudia and lay leaders of our community. 4 For our complete High Holiday Service Schedule go to tbzbrookline.org/high-holidays NISHMAT HAYYIM CONTEMPLATIVE SHABBAT MORNING SERVICE November 16** Come join us for a special Shabbat service. Share the full beauty of Shabbat in prayer, chant, study, and meditation. • Experience the power of Jewish contemplative prayer through chant and davvening. • Deepen your relationship to and understanding of Torah. • Embrace Nishmat Hayyim teachings that enhance and inform your Shabbat. • Stay for a Kiddish lunch! • Stay for the Shabbat Afternoon Sit! Open to the entire Boston community, sponsored by Nishmat Hayyim at TBZ Feel free to bring your friends and family members who have been searching for a way to integrate their meditation and Jewish practices. **Special contemplative during the service! L’DOR V’DOR SHABBAT MORNING: BRINGING THE GENERATIONS TOGETHER December 14 Parshat Vayishlach Torah Study at 9:30am and service from 11-12:30pm Join us for a fun and vibrant service in the sanctuary! The service will include a shorter, musical Shacharit service and Torah service with a Parsha play performed by TBZ adults and children. It will be a joyful celebration of our growing intergenerational TBZ community! Please don’t think this is a “kids” service. It truly is an opportunity for our whole community to worship together. Please note the difference in Torah study and service times. 5 SCHOLAR IN RESIDENCE SHABBAT WITH RABBI DAVID JAFFE January 10-11* TBZ is pleased to welcome Rabbi David Jaffe, a writer, rabbi and spiritual seeker. His first book,Changing the World from the Inside Out (Trumpeter, 2016), explores how to walk a holy path that integrates deep spiritual wisdom with the daily work of peacemaking and social change. David’s social consciousness was forged by the busing era and legal desegregation of late 60s and early 70s in New York as well as the growing openness about the Holocaust in the Jewish community. He has spent his entire adult life pursuing Jewish wisdom and working for reconciliation and social justice. This journey has taken him from his home in New York to the homeless shelters of San Francisco’s Tenderloin, to traditional Yeshiva in Jerusalem, to refugee camps of Central Africa and faith-rooted community organizing in Boston. Learn more about his life and work at rabbidavidjaffe.com. • Friday Night D’var Torah and Community Dinner after services • Shabbat morning d’var Torah and Kiddush Learning *In the spring, we will learn more in depth with Rabbi Jaffe about the work of connecting our spiritual practices and lives to our social justice work. Save the dates: Feb 13, 27, March 5, 12. Youth and Family BEIT RABBAN In the Talmud, beit rabban, which literally means “house of our rabbis”, is where students go to learn the wisdom of our tradition and prepare to engage Jewishly with the world. Beit Rabban is for members in grades K-8. We engage our children and families in meaningful, joyful and experiential learning weekly. We strive to grow students who will value Jewish learning, be curious about their link in the Jewish chain of history and be empowered to create the future. 6 Beit Rabban Special Events: September 21: Ice Cream Social in Griggs Park 3-4:30pm Join the Beit Rabban Parent committee for Shabbat afternoon in the park with ice cream and get to know other Beit Rabban families! Wednesday, October 16: Yom Iyyun Sukkot & Potluck in the Sukkah, 5:30pm Wednesday, December 18: Hanukkah @ the Museum of Fine Arts, 4-6pm Don’t miss Boston’s most vibrant Hanukkah happening! Feel the energy as the MFA comes alive with music, art, crafts, and storytelling at this free night of fun for all ages! THE TENT: A JEWISH LEARNING COMMUNITY FOR GREATER BOSTON TEENS AT TEMPLE ISRAEL Every Monday, 5:45-8:30pm.