Calendar of Events

The Spring 2024 Adult Ed Book Club is reading: 
Jewish Priorities: Sixty-Five Proposals for the Future of Our People 
edited by David Hazony

“Imagine having the entire Jewish people over for dinner—and hosting a raucous, creative, riveting debate about their collective future. Jewish Priorities offers, for the first time, a wide-ranging, ambitious, and genuinely “pan-Jewish” conversation.
Encompassing more than sixty top authors from around the Jewish world—Israelis and Diaspora writers; younger influencers and veteran opinion leaders; rabbinic and communal leaders, journalists and scholars, and literary and cultural figures, ranging from secular to ultra-Orthodox—each contributor offers a different priority for the Jewish people. In the process, Jewish Priorities captures the tremendous breadth, depth, and passionate commitment that has long defined this unique community in history."  (description for Amazon)

The book club will meet in person at the synagogue on Mondays from 7:30-8:30 on the following schedule (with a big break in the middle for holidays):
April 1, 8, 15      May 13, 20, 27

Please RSVP to Deb Varat to be added to the email list

Hebrew 102

Do you already know how to sound out the Hebrew words in the prayerbook?  Do you wish you understood more of what you were saying?  Join an interactive class for adults where we will take a journey through the siddur together, learning how the Hebrew language works and building a vocabulary that will open up the meanings of the prayers.

The class is being taught by Debby Gelber, who tutors our b'nei mitzvah students on their Torah portions and haftarot.  The class will run from Feb 27 for 12 weeks, skipping weeks for holidays.  There is a fee for this course and registration is required.  For all the details and to register, go to:  http://tinyurl.com/TSM5784Hebrew102

All are welcome whether you've never played before, you need a refresher or play regularly. 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 Lin Bell to be added to the notification list.

Be a Minyanaire! Help those in mourning or observing a yahrzeit. Spend time with your TSM community.  Take a 30 minute vacation from the stress of your day and your week.  
Attend Minyan in person or online at the usual TSM Zoom link.  Those who attend in person will decide whether to meet inside or out.  For more information or to be added to the weekly minyan mailing list, contact minyan@templeshalommedford.org or Henry Goldberg directly.

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.

“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.

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.  And I'm told there are prizes?!

The Spring 2024 Adult Ed Book Club is reading: 
Jewish Priorities: Sixty-Five Proposals for the Future of Our People 
edited by David Hazony

“Imagine having the entire Jewish people over for dinner—and hosting a raucous, creative, riveting debate about their collective future. Jewish Priorities offers, for the first time, a wide-ranging, ambitious, and genuinely “pan-Jewish” conversation.
Encompassing more than sixty top authors from around the Jewish world—Israelis and Diaspora writers; younger influencers and veteran opinion leaders; rabbinic and communal leaders, journalists and scholars, and literary and cultural figures, ranging from secular to ultra-Orthodox—each contributor offers a different priority for the Jewish people. In the process, Jewish Priorities captures the tremendous breadth, depth, and passionate commitment that has long defined this unique community in history."  (description for Amazon)

The book club will meet in person at the synagogue on Mondays from 7:30-8:30 on the following schedule (with a big break in the middle for holidays):
April 1, 8, 15      May 13, 20, 27

Please RSVP to Deb Varat to be added to the email list

Hebrew 102

Do you already know how to sound out the Hebrew words in the prayerbook?  Do you wish you understood more of what you were saying?  Join an interactive class for adults where we will take a journey through the siddur together, learning how the Hebrew language works and building a vocabulary that will open up the meanings of the prayers.

The class is being taught by Debby Gelber, who tutors our b'nei mitzvah students on their Torah portions and haftarot.  The class will run from Feb 27 for 12 weeks, skipping weeks for holidays.  There is a fee for this course and registration is required.  For all the details and to register, go to:  http://tinyurl.com/TSM5784Hebrew102

All are welcome whether you've never played before, you need a refresher or play regularly. 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 Lin Bell to be added to the notification list.

Be a Minyanaire! Help those in mourning or observing a yahrzeit. Spend time with your TSM community.  Take a 30 minute vacation from the stress of your day and your week.  
Attend Minyan in person or online at the usual TSM Zoom link.  Those who attend in person will decide whether to meet inside or out.  For more information or to be added to the weekly minyan mailing list, contact minyan@templeshalommedford.org or Henry Goldberg directly.

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.

“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.

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. 

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. 

The Spring 2024 Adult Ed Book Club is reading: 
Jewish Priorities: Sixty-Five Proposals for the Future of Our People 
edited by David Hazony

“Imagine having the entire Jewish people over for dinner—and hosting a raucous, creative, riveting debate about their collective future. Jewish Priorities offers, for the first time, a wide-ranging, ambitious, and genuinely “pan-Jewish” conversation.
Encompassing more than sixty top authors from around the Jewish world—Israelis and Diaspora writers; younger influencers and veteran opinion leaders; rabbinic and communal leaders, journalists and scholars, and literary and cultural figures, ranging from secular to ultra-Orthodox—each contributor offers a different priority for the Jewish people. In the process, Jewish Priorities captures the tremendous breadth, depth, and passionate commitment that has long defined this unique community in history."  (description for Amazon)

The book club will meet in person at the synagogue on Mondays from 7:30-8:30 on the following schedule (with a big break in the middle for holidays):
April 1, 8, 15      May 13, 20, 27

Please RSVP to Deb Varat to be added to the email list

Hebrew 102

Do you already know how to sound out the Hebrew words in the prayerbook?  Do you wish you understood more of what you were saying?  Join an interactive class for adults where we will take a journey through the siddur together, learning how the Hebrew language works and building a vocabulary that will open up the meanings of the prayers.

The class is being taught by Debby Gelber, who tutors our b'nei mitzvah students on their Torah portions and haftarot.  The class will run from Feb 27 for 12 weeks, skipping weeks for holidays.  There is a fee for this course and registration is required.  For all the details and to register, go to:  http://tinyurl.com/TSM5784Hebrew102

All are welcome whether you've never played before, you need a refresher or play regularly. 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 Lin Bell to be added to the notification list.

Be a Minyanaire! Help those in mourning or observing a yahrzeit. Spend time with your TSM community.  Take a 30 minute vacation from the stress of your day and your week.  
Attend Minyan in person or online at the usual TSM Zoom link.  Those who attend in person will decide whether to meet inside or out.  For more information or to be added to the weekly minyan mailing list, contact minyan@templeshalommedford.org or Henry Goldberg directly.

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.

“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.