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Shabbat Shalom from KI!
September 6 | 15 Elul
Friday, September 8
Candlelighting: 6:47 pm
Mincha/Ma'ariv/KICKS: 6:00 pm
Saturday, September 9
Shacharit: 8:45 am
Mini-Minyan (ages 5-6) & Jr. Congregation (ages 6-12):
Combined, 10:30 am, Room 2 - Downstairs
Nitzanim (ages 0-5): 10:45 am, Room 3 - Downstairs
Click here for details on family services.
Mincha: 6:22 pm
Ma'ariv/Havdallah: 7:47 pm
The congregants of both Kehillath Israel and Mishkan Tefila are invited to sanctify Shabbat with Kiddush in the Rabbi Louis Epstein Auditorium after services.
High Holy Days - Ticket Mailing
We had many helpful volunteers who assisted us in the High Holy Days ticket mailing. You should receive your envelope by the end of next week. If you do not receive an envelope by September 15 please let us know at mainoffice@congki.org or 617-277-9155.
Thank you to our wonderful volunteers
from Wednesday September 6:
Larry Cohen
Lea Grossman
Rivka Poal
Connie Rabinovitz
Marty Rabinovitz
Bernice Rose
Larry Sochrin
Transition Information: Our construction project has begun. For further details, please see Transition Information on our website. We have now transferred all services and activities to the Epstein side of the building.
 tasteBook: A Shabbes Network
 This Saturday, September 9
At 5:50 pm in Epstein
Join Rabbi Hamilton to discuss The Once and Future Liberal by Mark Lilla.
Contemporary learning will be followed by a brief Torah reading (Mincha) and refreshments (Seudah Shleesheet). All are welcome!
KI Events
See below for community postings
Apple and Honey Welcome Back Kiddush
 This Friday, September 8 at about 7:30 PM
KI Community Kabbalat Shabbat (KICKS)
Services at 6:00 pm in the Library
Get into the holiday spirit with an apple & honey (and wine & cheese!) kiddush immediately following KICKS. Reconnect with us or give us a try for the first time--we'll hang out a little longer than usual, answer questions about KI's High Holiday plans, meet new people,and get in the new year frame of mind. Kiddush co-sponsored by Lily Guenther in honor of Brian Meyer's birthday!
Kiddush Meet & Greet for Prospective Members
This Saturday, Sept. 9, 12:00 PM
During Kiddush in Epstein
This week before our Shabbat speaker presentation on Innovation and Creativity in Israel, we are having a special meet and greet at Kiddush for prospective members. Say hello to new faces, join us if you haven’t been before, or bring friends! Rabbi Hamilton, Shirah Rubin, the Director of Congregational Learning, and members of our Board of Directors will be there to greet and welcome.
KIRS Welcome Back to School Night
 Sunday, September 10
4:00 - 5:30 pm in the Library
Parents are invited to meet our teachers and connect with the KIRS Community. Learn how we are streamlining communications with a new Israeli app!
New families and anyone interested is also welcome to come! Please RSVP by tomorrow, Thursday September 7, to conor@congki.org.
Innovation and Creativity in Israel
with speaker Zeev Ben-Shachar
This Saturday, Sept. 9, 1:00 PM
During Kiddush in Epstein
Zeev Ben-Shachar serves as Senior Israel Educator at Jerusalem University, directing a team of educators and developing and teaching year-long classes on Israel, leadership, and activism. Ben-Shachar helped found the Israel branch of The David Project, an Israel advocacy organization promoting Israel’s image on U.S. campuses. Sponsored byJNF, Nesfesh B’Nesfesh, KI, and a Ma’alot Grant.
Shabbos Schmooze
This Saturday, September 9, 4:00-6:00 pm
At Jan and Stuart Rose's
47 Alton Place in Brookline
Tired of the venom afflicting discussions of everything from the current Administration to the Red Sox bullpen? At KI's Shabbat Schmoozes, civility trumps all. Yak away the afternoon among friends.
Rosh Hodesh: Special Intro this Sunday!
Special Intro this Sunday, September 10
5:30-7:00 pm in the Library
Rosh Hodesh: It's a Girls Thing! is a program at KI for 6th & 7th grade girls. Rosh Hodesh, a program of Moving Traditions, builds self-esteem, Jewish identity, leadership skills, and friendship networks of adolescent girls. The monthly meetings provide a supportive environment where girls can explore the social and cultural issues they  counter - and derive their own authentic Jewish values in response to the challenges they face - while having fun. Led by Andrea Levinsky (pictured right). To read Andrea's bio, please click here.
We will meet once a month on Sundays from 10:30 am - 12:30 pm. 2017: September 24, October 29, November 12, December 10. 2018: January 28, March 25, April 29, May 13, and June 3 Please contact Shirah Rubin at shirah@congki.org for more information.
Shabbat Dinner and Game Night
 Next Friday, September 15
KI Community Kabbalat Shabbat (KICKS) Services at 6:00 pm in the Library
Dinner about 7:15 pm
Join us on Friday, 15 September after Shabbat services for a catered dinner and game night!
Dinner will be a kosher meat meal with vegetarian options. Bring your own favorite Shabbat-friendly games for after-dinner fun!
Please RSVP by September 10. The cost is $18 per adult, $12 per child. Please pay online or send a check to Congregation Kehillath Israel at 384 Harvard St., Brookline, MA 02446 with "KICKS 9/15 dinner" in the memo line. We look forward to seeing you there for delicious food, fun people, and some friendly competition!
High Holy Days: Food Drive
We will again be having our annual Yom Kippur food drive. Please bring your donations on Kol Nidre evening or on Yom Kippur. Any non-perishable food can be accepted.
If you are interested in assisting to dropping off the donations, or in helping to load them into drivers' cars, please contact Conor Stewart at conor@congki.org.
KI Religious School Reading Volunteers Needed
 Volunteer to be a reading buddy at KIRS, our Religious School, on Mondays or Thursdays from 3:00 - 4:00 PM. We welcome congregants to come to work one-on-one listening to students read.
If you are interested please contact shirah@congki.org for more details. Toda raba!
Is Your Child in College?
 Kehillath Israel wants to stay connected. Please send us their "snail mail" address and email so we can keep in touch.
Please send their info to conor@congki.org.
Me'ah Classic: Brookline
 Thursday, October 19
Following Thursdays at 7:00-9:00 pm
Register online by September 1
$700 per student per year
Me'ah is a renowned learning program offered in partnership with Hebrew College and taught by top faculty in the Boston area. It is a two-year journey of Adult Learning, comprised of 100 hours of class time (Me'ah is Hebrew for the number 100) through the narrative of the Jewish people from ancient times to present. Participants delve into core texts and delve deeply into the history of four key eras-biblical, rabbinic, medieval and modern- to build a foundation of knowledge and greater meaning.
Ongoing Classes
Advanced Talmud
Topic: Maimonides Discussion of the Afterlife in Judaism
Thursdays, 11:00 am in the Library
This is an on-going class taught by Rabbi Joseph Schultz . New participants are welcome. If you would like to receive email class updates, please contact the main office.
Shabbat Talmud Study Group
Our weekly Talmud study sessions meet Shabbat afternoons whenever two or more sign up to attend. No knowledge of Hebrew or Aramaic needed. Beginners welcome. Advanced learners also welcome. Contact Bruce Weinstock for information: brucewweinstock@gmail.com.
Yahrzeit Fund
In memory of Zelda Bernard ~ Rose & Victor Ackerman
In memory of brother, Samuel Koenigsberg
~ Heni Koenig-Plonskier & Marc Plonskier
In memory of husband, Harold M. Lurie ~ Ruth Lurie
KI Next
Andrew & Debra Shure
384 Partner Events
First Friday Musical Shabbat: September 8th
 CMT invites all on Friday, September 8th for their First Friday Musical Shabbat in Epstein!
Please contact CMT for more information: secretary@mishkantefila.org.
A Taste of Rosh Hashanah
 Thursday, Sept 14, 7:00 - 9:00 pm, Newton MA
RSVP by Friday, Sept 8th
Jewish Singles Mingle, a singles group for ages 45-65, invites all single Jews for an evening of wine tasting by local wine specialists along with honey and apple tasting and mingling with other Jewish singles in a relaxed environment.
$25 per person. Limited spaces available. RSVP online. For more information, please contact Marilyn Goldman or Nancy Blacksin. Sponsored by Temple Emanuel of Newton.
Recurring: Tuesday Pizza & Parsha
Every Tuesday at Cafe Eilat, 7:00 - 8:00 pm
All are welcome to this free event! Come enjoy pizza with some parsha! Fun activities. RSVP online. Questions, contact Liz Offen.
Community Events
Visit our website to see full details about these upcoming Jewish events happening in the Boston area!
- Family Fun Day at the J
- Sunday, September 10, 2017, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
- At Leventhal-Sidman Center
- 333 Nahanton Street
- Knocking at Our Hearts with Joey Weisenberg
- Sunday, September 10, 2017, 3:30 pm – 6:00 pm
- Located at Temple Reyim (1860 Washington Street – shared parking lot with Mayyim Hayyim)
- $36 per person. Register online.
- Hate Spaces Film
- Thursday, September 14 at 8:00 pm
- At Temple Israel of Natick
- 145 Hartford St, Natick, MA 01760
- PJ Library Dance Party with Vanessa Trien
Friday, September 15, 10:00-10:45 am
Register at bostonjcc.org/dancepartysept
- 14th Annual Connie Spear Birnbaum Memorial Lecture
with Rabbi Dr. Meir Soloveichik
- Tuesday, September 26 (Time TBD)
- At Congregation Beth El-Atereth Israel of Newton
- 561 Ward Street in Newton Centre
- Learning & Lunching for Active and Curious Adults
- Thursdays with sessions from 10:30 am to 3:30 pm
- October 19 & 26, November 2, 9, 16, and 30
- At Temple Israel of Boston (477 Longwood Avenue)
- Hebrew Language and Culture Classes at Hebrew College
- This semester at Hebrew College
- 160 Herrick Road | Newton Centre, MA 02459
- Register online
Announcements & Links
Family Table Donations
 Everyone should have enough nutritious food to feed their family. Family Table provides healthy food on a monthly and emergency basis to individuals and families in need.
KI collects canned salmon and whole grain crackers for donating to Jewish Family & Children’s Services. Please place your donations in the wood box in the lobby of the Williams St entrance by the office and Library.
Magen David Adom Volunteering
 Magen David Adom is Israel’s ambulance, blood-services, and disaster-relief organization, serving as emergency medical first responders for the state’s more than 8.5 million people. MDA is the only organization mandated by the Israeli government to serve in this role, but it’s not a government agency, so it relies on donations and gifts.
They are looking for volunteers to pick up and replace MDA collection cans in Brookline. If you are interested in this local volunteer opportunity, please contact Barbara Gershen-Swartz at doctorbarbara@comcast.net.
Accommodation Needs?
Do you need accommodation during upcoming services or events? Please email info@congki.org or call 617-277-9155.
CJP Warmline
Do you know someone who is struggling financially? The CJP's warmline can be reached at (1-800-CJP-9500) or at their website
Donate to KI Through Amazon
 Did you know that you can support KI while shopping through Amazon? KI is an Amazon affiliate. You can connect to Amazon via the Donate page on our website or by clicking here. Shop as usual and KI will receive between 3 and 5% of the purchase price at no cost to yourself. It’s easy and much appreciated! KI shoppers have helped contribute over $75 just by shopping via KI's Amazon link.
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