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This Week
Thursday, Dec 12
8:30 am Jewish Meditation
Noon Lunch & Learn
5:45 pm Al Anon Meeting
6:30 pm Jewish Literature Group
Friday, Dec 13
5:30 pm Friends & Family Dinner (RSVP required)
6:30 pm Friends & Family Shabbat Service
Saturday, Dec 14
9:00 am Torah Study
9:00 am Learners' Service (D)
10:00 am Shabbat Alive!
10:00 am drop-in Baby Shabbat
10:30 am Tot Shabbat
Noon Potluck Lunch
1:30 pm Meditation Retreat w/Barry Nobel
Sunday, Dec 15
10:00 am Talmud Torah Chanukah Celebration
6:00 pm Rosh Hodesh girls group
Monday, Dec 16
2:00 pm The Vinkl (Yiddish Corner)
Wednesday, Dec 18
11:30 am Senior Brunch (RSVP required)
5:30 pm Wednesday Minyan
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 Rabbi's Message
‘Tis the season for Jews to feel somewhat alienated, as Christmas decorations go up in offices and schoolchildren get into arguments with their peers about Santa. We can feel very conspicuous. Meanwhile, this morning saw the release of the text of Executive Order Combatting Antisemitism 2019. This executive order has caused a hubbub in the news in recent days; however, as Slate reports, it seems fairly clear that it doesn’t actually have much legal effect. No matter the legal effects, though, the executive order puts Jews in the spotlight and makes it seem as if the administration is working to chill free speech in order to protect Jews.
However you are feeling about any of this, I want to remind you that you are not alone. We are in community together, and we have a rich and beautiful tradition. Our relationship to community and to tradition is what defines us, not our difference from majority culture or any definition by any executive order. And if you need a reminder, please come to TBI for services, including Jam Band Shabbat next week, or the Hanukkah Fair this Sunday, and remind yourself that Judaism is ultimately about joy.
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 Spotlight on. . .
 Eating Animals with Rabbi Jacob Siegel, TONIGHT, 6:30 pm at TBI. Want to dive deeper into a conversation about the food that’s on your plate? Rabbi Jacob Siegel will be leading the second session on the topic, and we'll watch the film Eating Animals. Attendance at first session NOT necessary. To learn more, and watch the film trailer, go to our home page.
 Lunch & Learn, Thursday, December 12, Noon to 1:00 pm. Join Rabbi Ruhi Sophia for a discussion of a story from a traditional Jewish source. NO HEBREW NECESSARY. Set aside an hour of your day to learn, eat, and socialize. Feel free to bring a lunch. Please no meat or shellfish.
 Friends & Family Shabbat Service, Friday, December 13, from 6:30 - 7:30 pm. An earlier, shorter, family-friendly service in lieu of the 7:30 pm service. Some times the Talmud Torah students assist with services. Other times, Rabbi Ruhi Sophia leads an hour-long musical service, friendly to both adults and children. Dinner at 5:30 pm for those who registered.
 Shabbat Alive! Saturday, December 14, 10:00 am. An alternative renewal-style service that experiments with renewed meanings for prayer, including lively songs and music, embodied practices, meditation, rhythmic energies, and prayerful thoughts on Torah.
  Drop-in Baby Shabbat Saturday, December 14, from 10:00 am to noon, and Tot Shabbat at 10:30 am. A Potluck Lunch follows services at noon.
 Jewish Meditation Shabbat Retreat w/Barry Nobel, Saturday, December 14, 1:30 – 5:00 pm. Reconnect with the deepest parts of yourself. Beginners and experienced practitioners are welcome. If you usually meditate by yourself, come and enjoy the support and encouragement of other like-minded souls. Click photo for more info.
 Calling all kids and families! Sunday, December 15. Help bring light into the world by attending our social justice themed Chanukah celebration! Spin a dreidel, eat some sufganiyot, and sing along! Crafts and justice activities are from 10:00 -11:30 am. Lunch, songs, and toy raffle from 11:30-12:30 pm. We are also collecting children's coats and hats for those in need. *This is a fundraiser - so crafts take between 1-4 tickets, and the latke lunch is $8.00 (with discounts for families). Tickets are $1.00. No tickets needed for dreidel playing, activities in the justice room, and songs.
 Jam Band Shabbat, Friday, December 20, 7:30 pm, celebrates Shabbat and the winter solstice, featuring guest musicians, new music, ecstatic singing & dancing, and moments of mindful meditation. Click the poster to enlarge it. If you’re a musician who can improvise and would like to join, please contact Rabbi Ruhi Sophia by December 16th.
 Purim 2020: Join the Fun! This year’s Purim shpiel (play), “The Wonderful World of Shushan: a Disney Parody Play,” is a musical retelling of the Book of Esther featuring some of your favorite songs from Disney movies like Beauty and the Beast, The Lion King, Frozen, and more! You can read the script here. Everyone who wants to be on stage is welcome—no singing or acting skill required. Sign up here to join the cast or crew. Read full details here. Questions? Contact Johanna Seasonwein at jgseason@gmail.com or 917-822-2529 (text/call).
 In the Bin: Centro Latino Americano Food Pantry: Their mission is to empower Latino families by providing opportunity and building bridges for a stronger community. For December, they are looking for these items: Masa either for tortillas or tamales, cooking oil, dry chilies (any kind), peanut butter, pastas (any kind), tomato sauce, white rice, sugar, and coffee. Click here to learn more. |
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