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Mah Jongg
Mah Jongg
January 3, 2023 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm
All are welcome whether you've never played before, you need a refresher or compete regularly in tournaments! We will happily guide you through the game as needed. No betting, no pressure! We play a friendly game and you will have fun! Contact Marcia Delatizky to be added to the notification list.
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Intro To Judaism Class
Intro To Judaism Class
January 4, 2023 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Who? We welcome conversion candidates, people partnered and/or raising kids with Jewish people, folks exploring Jewish ancestry and Jews who want to fill gaps and connect more to their Judaism. Open to Temple Shalom members and non-members. What? A lively, multimedia and discussion-based exploration taught by Rabbi Dell'Era over 18 weeks, diving into Jewish spirituality, culture, history and traditions! This class is taught in partnership with the Louis & Judith Miller Introduction to Judaism Program at American Jewish University. Want more info? See the October bulletin or reach out to Rabbi Dell'Era at rabbidellera@templeshalommedford.org
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Candle lighting
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Kabbalat Shabbat
Kabbalat Shabbat
January 6, 2023 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Join your Temple Shalom community for Kabbalat Shabbat to celebrate the start of Shabbat.
"The seventh day is like a palace in time with a kingdom for all." -Abraham Joshua Heschel, The Sabbath
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Bar Mitzvah of Jacob Slonimsky
Bar Mitzvah of Jacob Slonimsky
January 7, 2023 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Join the Slonimsky family as they celebrate their son
Jacob Hil
being called to the Torah as a Bar Mitzvah
Kiddush lunch to follow. See December bulletin for details.
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Chess Club
Chess Club
January 7, 2023 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Just what it says on the box. Play chess after Kiddush, on the first Shabbat morning of the month. New players will be shown how to play, experienced players can enjoy a friendly game with friends!
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Havdalah (50 min)
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Mitzvah Day
Mitzvah Day
January 8, 2023 9:30 am - 12:00 pm
Religious School for all classes. Bring your students for class and stick around yourself to meet other school parents and temple members, volunteer in the school or in the Temple, or even participate in the monthly Sunday Morning Minyan. There is a lot to choose from and it's an excellent way to strengthen our Temple Shalom Community.
Contact Judy Rabinowitz to volunteer in the Religious School.
See the TSM Bulletin for information and rsvp details on social activities and Sunday Minyan!
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Adult Ed Reading Group
Adult Ed Reading Group
January 9, 2023 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
The Adult Ed Committee's winter book choice is The Jewish Century by Yuri Slezkine. The group will be meeting on Zoom for this session. We will read 30-40 pages per week and discuss those pages as a group. This session is limited to 16 - a nice Zoom grid. Please email Deb Varat if you would like to read along.
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Mah Jongg
Mah Jongg
January 10, 2023 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm
All are welcome whether you've never played before, you need a refresher or compete regularly in tournaments! We will happily guide you through the game as needed. No betting, no pressure! We play a friendly game and you will have fun! Contact Marcia Delatizky to be added to the notification list.
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Intro To Judaism Class
Intro To Judaism Class
January 11, 2023 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Who? We welcome conversion candidates, people partnered and/or raising kids with Jewish people, folks exploring Jewish ancestry and Jews who want to fill gaps and connect more to their Judaism. Open to Temple Shalom members and non-members. What? A lively, multimedia and discussion-based exploration taught by Rabbi Dell'Era over 18 weeks, diving into Jewish spirituality, culture, history and traditions! This class is taught in partnership with the Louis & Judith Miller Introduction to Judaism Program at American Jewish University. Want more info? See the October bulletin or reach out to Rabbi Dell'Era at rabbidellera@templeshalommedford.org
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Rabbi's Class
Rabbi's Class
January 12, 2023 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Inside Tefillah: Inside Kabbalat Shabbat Join Rabbi Dell'Era in person or on Zoom to explore Kabbalat Shabbat.
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Candle lighting
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Kabbalat Shabbat
Kabbalat Shabbat
January 13, 2023 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Join your Temple Shalom community for Kabbalat Shabbat to celebrate the start of Shabbat. Oneg sponsored by Bob and Sandee Ellis for Bob's 85th birthday and Sandee's 80th! Happy Birthday to Bob and Sandee!
"The seventh day is like a palace in time with a kingdom for all." -Abraham Joshua Heschel, The Sabbath
**Sponsor a Kiddush or an Oneg! Send a message to events@templeshalommedford.org to request a date. See bulletin for price details. Sponsoring a kiddush or an oneg is a great way to mark a special occasion and to support Temple Shalom.
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Shabbat Morning Service
Shabbat Morning Service
January 14, 2023 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Join with your fellow congregants in celebration of Shabbat. Hear the reading of the Torah and recite the prayers and blessings of our people.
“What is the Sabbath? Spirit in the form of time. With our bodies we belong to space; our spirit, our souls, soar to eternity, aspire to the holy. The Sabbath is an ascent to the summit.” –Abraham Joshua Heschel, The Sabbath
**Sponsor a Kiddush or an Oneg! Send a message to events@templeshalommedford.org to request a date. See bulletin for price details. Sponsoring a kiddush or an oneg is a great way to mark a special occasion and to support Temple Shalom.
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Youth Services
Youth Services
January 14, 2023 10:30 am - 11:30 am
Once a month, Temple Shalom offers special services for our young people.
Junior Congregation Ages 8+ An opportunity for the kids to run the service, take out a special Torah, recite the blessings, learn the melodies, and act out the weekly parsha.
Shabbat Yeladim Ages 6 to 8 A fun introduction to Shabbat morning services for children who are too mature for Tot Shabbat but not yet ready for Jr Congregation. We use our own special Siddur and Torah. Through prayers, stories and songs, we encourage all of the kids to get involved.
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Tot Shabbat
Tot Shabbat
January 14, 2023 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Tot Shabbat for ages 0-6 Introduce your child to the joy of Shabbat in a relaxed, fun atmosphere with kid-friendly prayer, songs, puppets, stories and a special Shabbat craft.
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Havdalah (50 min)
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Family Concert with Cantor Josh Rosenberg
Family Concert with Cantor Josh Rosenberg
January 15, 2023 10:00 am - 11:00 am
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USY Movie & Game night
USY Movie & Game night
January 15, 2023 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm
USY will be watching a movie and playing board games at Temple Shalom. Include your movie suggestion when your RSVP and we will vote on what to watch. Bring a board game, too, and you can play with friends while the movie is on. Popcorn and other movie snacks will be provided. The event is open to all Jewish teens in Grades 6-12, so feel free to invite your friends (and have them RSVP, too)!
RSVP by January 11 to usy@templeshalommedford.org or with this link: https://forms.gle/cP9cEvBeLaQYzurr7.
Cost: free to Temple Shalom Junior USY members. $5 for non-members.
See the Bulletin for all the details, including Regional USY events and Temple Shalom USY instagram.
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RSVP for Havdalah and Dinner at Home
RSVP for Havdalah and Dinner at Home
January 16, 2023
https://www.cognitoforms.com/TempleShalom1/havdalahDinnerAtHome
See January 21 for details
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Adult Ed Reading Group
Adult Ed Reading Group
January 16, 2023 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
The Adult Ed Committee's winter book choice is The Jewish Century by Yuri Slezkine. The group will be meeting on Zoom for this session. We will read 30-40 pages per week and discuss those pages as a group. This session is limited to 16 - a nice Zoom grid. Please email Deb Varat if you would like to read along.
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Mah Jongg
Mah Jongg
January 17, 2023 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm
All are welcome whether you've never played before, you need a refresher or compete regularly in tournaments! We will happily guide you through the game as needed. No betting, no pressure! We play a friendly game and you will have fun! Contact Marcia Delatizky to be added to the notification list.
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Religious School
Religious School
January 18, 2023 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Religious school for Kitah Gimmel and up. Parents are welcome to hang around while students learn. Sometimes there are even opportunities to volunteer in the school or in the Temple! Fun!
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Intro To Judaism Class
Intro To Judaism Class
January 18, 2023 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Who? We welcome conversion candidates, people partnered and/or raising kids with Jewish people, folks exploring Jewish ancestry and Jews who want to fill gaps and connect more to their Judaism. Open to Temple Shalom members and non-members. What? A lively, multimedia and discussion-based exploration taught by Rabbi Dell'Era over 18 weeks, diving into Jewish spirituality, culture, history and traditions! This class is taught in partnership with the Louis & Judith Miller Introduction to Judaism Program at American Jewish University. Want more info? See the October bulletin or reach out to Rabbi Dell'Era at rabbidellera@templeshalommedford.org
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Board of Director's Meeting
Board of Director's Meeting
January 19, 2023 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
The Temple Shalom Board of Directors meets monthly on the 3rd Thursday (except when there is a conflict with a holiday). If you have anything to share with the Board of Directors, contact Temple President, Gisele Ellis, at president@templeshalommedford.org.
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Candle lighting
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Shabbat Mishpacha
Shabbat Mishpacha
January 20, 2023 6:45 pm - 7:45 pm
Tell me and I forget, teach me and I remember, involve me and I learn. – Benjamin Franklin
Shabbat Mishpacha is a monthly celebration of our children and families. Each month, a Religious School class will lead parts of the service, practicing what they are learning in our Religious School.
Oneg sponsored by the Hamilton/Linker Family for Kitah Gimmel Shabbat.
**Sponsor a Kiddush or an Oneg! Send a message to events@templeshalommedford.org to request a date. See bulletin for price details. Sponsoring a kiddush or an oneg is a great way to mark a special occasion and to support Temple Shalom.
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Shabbat Morning Service
Shabbat Morning Service
January 21, 2023 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Join with your fellow congregants in celebration of Shabbat. Hear the reading of the Torah and recite the prayers and blessings of our people.
“What is the Sabbath? Spirit in the form of time. With our bodies we belong to space; our spirit, our souls, soar to eternity, aspire to the holy. The Sabbath is an ascent to the summit.” –Abraham Joshua Heschel, The Sabbath
**Sponsor a Kiddush or an Oneg! Send a message to events@templeshalommedford.org to request a date. See bulletin for price details. Sponsoring a kiddush or an oneg is a great way to mark a special occasion and to support Temple Shalom.
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Havdalah at Home
Havdalah at Home
January 21, 2023 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Welcome in a new week with members of Temple Shalom in each other's homes. You will be matched with other members of Temple Shalom and celebrate havdalah and schmooze over dinner. You can host dinner and havdalah or be hosted.
If you would like to host, but have never done havdalah, the Ritual Committee will be happy to provide instructions and a havdalah candle. Once matched, your host will confirm the time. Havdalah on January 21 can be done anytime after 5:29pm.
RSVP by Monday, January 16 by filling out this form: https://www.cognitoforms.com/TempleShalom1/HavdalahDinnerAtHome
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Havdalah (50 min)
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Sr. USY Cookies and Cocoa Night
Sr. USY Cookies and Cocoa Night
January 21, 2023 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Warm up from the cold weather by baking cookies and enjoying homemade hot cocoa.
Free for Temple Shalom USY members, $5 for non-members.
RSVP by January 18 at usy@templeshalommedford.org or use this form
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Religious School
Religious School
January 22, 2023 9:30 am - 12:00 pm
Religious School for all classes. Bring your students for class and stick around yourself to meet other school parents and temple members, volunteer in the school or in the Temple, or even participate in the monthly Sunday Morning Minyan. There is a lot to choose from and it's an excellent way to strengthen our Temple Shalom Community.
Contact Judy Rabinowitz to volunteer in the Religious School.
See the TSM Bulletin for information and rsvp details on social activities and Sunday Minyan!
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Temple Shalom Teen Initiative (TSTI)
Temple Shalom Teen Initiative (TSTI)
January 22, 2023 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm
TSTI is an educational and social program for teens post b'nei mitzvot. In each class, we will learn both directly from Jewish texts and from our own stories, inviting both critical reading as well as personal sharing about our own ancestors.
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Rosh Chodesh Sh'vat
Rosh Chodesh Sh'vat
January 23, 2023
Start of month of Sh'vat on the Hebrew calendar. שְׁבָט (transliterated Sh'vat or Shevat) is the 11th month of the Hebrew year, has 30 days, and corresponds to January or February on the Gregorian calendar. רֹאשׁ חוֹדֶשׁ, transliterated Rosh Chodesh or Rosh Hodesh, is a minor holiday that occurs at the beginning of every month in the Hebrew calendar. It is marked by the birth of a new moon
Torah: Numbers 28:1-15
https://hebcal.com/h/rosh-chodesh-shvat-2023?uc=ical-medford
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Adult Ed Reading Group
Adult Ed Reading Group
January 23, 2023 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
The Adult Ed Committee's winter book choice is The Jewish Century by Yuri Slezkine. The group will be meeting on Zoom for this session. We will read 30-40 pages per week and discuss those pages as a group. This session is limited to 16 - a nice Zoom grid. Please email Deb Varat if you would like to read along.
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Mah Jongg
Mah Jongg
January 24, 2023 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm
All are welcome whether you've never played before, you need a refresher or compete regularly in tournaments! We will happily guide you through the game as needed. No betting, no pressure! We play a friendly game and you will have fun! Contact Marcia Delatizky to be added to the notification list.
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RSVP for Community Shabbat Dinner
RSVP for Community Shabbat Dinner
January 25, 2023
See January 27 for full details.
RSVP at https://tinyurl.com/TSMShabbatDinner
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Religious School
Religious School
January 25, 2023 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Religious school for Kitah Gimmel and up. Parents are welcome to hang around while students learn. Sometimes there are even opportunities to volunteer in the school or in the Temple! Fun!
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Intro To Judaism Class
Intro To Judaism Class
January 25, 2023 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Who? We welcome conversion candidates, people partnered and/or raising kids with Jewish people, folks exploring Jewish ancestry and Jews who want to fill gaps and connect more to their Judaism. Open to Temple Shalom members and non-members. What? A lively, multimedia and discussion-based exploration taught by Rabbi Dell'Era over 18 weeks, diving into Jewish spirituality, culture, history and traditions! This class is taught in partnership with the Louis & Judith Miller Introduction to Judaism Program at American Jewish University. Want more info? See the October bulletin or reach out to Rabbi Dell'Era at rabbidellera@templeshalommedford.org
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Rosh Chodesh Group
Rosh Chodesh Group
January 25, 2023 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Temple Shalom of Medford, 475 Winthrop St, Medford, MA 02155, USA
Rosh Chodesh has long been associated with women. According to legend, the holiday was a reward given to the women of Israel because they refused to surrender their jewelry for the creation of the Golden Calf. Jewish women have observed Rosh Chodesh in many ways, from refraining from work, to lighting candles and reciting special blessings, to doing charity work. At Temple Shalom, the Rosh Chodesh group invites all Temple members over bat mitzvah age who identify as female to welcome the new month together with a lively discussion and friendship.
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Candle lighting
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Community Shabbat Dinner
Community Shabbat Dinner
January 27, 2023 6:15 pm - 7:15 pm
Come join your Temple Shalom family for the start of Shabbat with a delicious dinner.
Menu for this month:
Fried Chicken
Chicken in mustard, dill, wine sauce
Vegetarian pasta
Vegetables
Rice Pilaf
RSVP by Wednesday, January 25: https://tinyurl.com/TSMShabbatDinner
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Kabbalat Shabbat
Kabbalat Shabbat
January 27, 2023 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Join your Temple Shalom community for Kabbalat Shabbat to celebrate the start of Shabbat.
"The seventh day is like a palace in time with a kingdom for all." -Abraham Joshua Heschel, The Sabbath
**Sponsor a Kiddush or an Oneg! Send a message to events@templeshalommedford.org to request a date. See bulletin for price details. Sponsoring a kiddush or an oneg is a great way to mark a special occasion and to support Temple Shalom.
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Shabbat Morning Service
Shabbat Morning Service
January 28, 2023 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
“What is the Sabbath? Spirit in the form of time. With our bodies we belong to space; our spirit, our souls, soar to eternity, aspire to the holy. The Sabbath is an ascent to the summit.” –Abraham Joshua Heschel, The Sabbath
Kiddush sponsored by Mel Levine for Quincy Levine's 14th birthday. Yom huledet sameach, Quincy!
**Sponsor a Kiddush or an Oneg! Send a message to events@templeshalommedford.org to request a date. See bulletin for price details. Sponsoring a kiddush or an oneg is a great way to mark a special occasion and to support Temple Shalom.
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Havdalah (50 min)
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Religious School
Religious School
January 29, 2023 9:30 am - 12:00 pm
Religious School for all classes. Bring your students for class and stick around yourself to meet other school parents and temple members, volunteer in the school or in the Temple, or even participate in the monthly Sunday Morning Minyan. There is a lot to choose from and it's an excellent way to strengthen our Temple Shalom Community.
Contact Judy Rabinowitz to volunteer in the Religious School.
See the TSM Bulletin for information and rsvp details on social activities and Sunday Minyan!
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Ice Skating at LoConte Rink
Ice Skating at LoConte Rink
January 29, 2023 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
LoConte Memorial Rink, 97 Locust St, Medford, MA 02155, USA
Temple Shalom Takes the Ice! Whether you need to practice your triple lutz, double axel or simply not falling on your butt, join your Temple Shalom friends for an afternoon of ice skating. Admission is free, skate rentals are $5. Contact Suzanne Adamczak by email with any questions. See January Bulletin for more information.
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Adult Ed Reading Group
Adult Ed Reading Group
January 30, 2023 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
The Adult Ed Committee's winter book choice is The Jewish Century by Yuri Slezkine. The group will be meeting on Zoom for this session. We will read 30-40 pages per week and discuss those pages as a group. This session is limited to 16 - a nice Zoom grid. Please email Deb Varat if you would like to read along.
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Mah Jongg
Mah Jongg
January 31, 2023 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm
All are welcome whether you've never played before, you need a refresher or compete regularly in tournaments! We will happily guide you through the game as needed. No betting, no pressure! We play a friendly game and you will have fun! Contact Marcia Delatizky to be added to the notification list.
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