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What's Happening; Now!

Daily Minyan: Minyan is held in the Chapel Sun. thru Thurs. evening at 7:30 pm & Fri. evening at 6:15 pm. Morning minyan on Mon. & Thurs. is at 6:20 am; Tues., Wed. & Fri. at 6:30 am and Sunday at 9:00 am.

Upcoming Events

Mazal Tov to Our USY Chapter
At the recent NERUSY Spring Convention, Temple Israel USY was awarded the prestigious Mel Goldman Chapter of the Year Award. Mazal tov to our teens for their amazing dedication and commitment and to Stacy Weinberg, our Youth Educator, for her leadership.
In addition to this group award, our own Seth Greenwald and Jonathan Horowitz were presented with individual leadership awards. Seth received the first ever Aaron Kischel Award for Synagogue and Community Involvement. Jon received the Mel Goldman Award for Individual Excellence and Leadership.

May 18, 2012
Shabbat begins with Mishpacha Minyan
Join with the Temple Israel Community to transition from the hectic work week to the calm of Shabbat in this truly communal service. All are welcome: veteran members, new members, families, singles, empty nesters, seniors – you get it – everyone!

Services begin at 6:15 pm in Neipris Library (downstairs).
The delicious dinner will be catered by Butcherie II.

Save the date: Last Mishpacha Minyan in 2011-2012 will be held on June 8.

Saturday evening, June 16, 2012, (27 Sivan, 5772, Parshat Korach), 7:15 pm
Adult Bar / Bat Mitzvah
The Adult Bar / Bat Mitzvah Class invites you to attend our Service and Celebration.

There will be a Festive Dessert Reception following Services.

If you plan to attend, please RSVP by May 30 to Roberta Becker, 781-344-6019, or robrich7@verizon.net.

Tiferet Center of Temple Israel

Tiferet Center of Temple Israel: A Place for Wellness & Healing
Dedicated to nourishing the Jewish soul and cultivating community through different windows including text study, the arts, prayer services, movement, health & wellness, healing, editation, and nutrition.


May Offerngs:

Thursday, May 17, Rabbi Meir Sendor, Jewish Meditation. Class size limited to 25. For 2 classes: $20 TI members,$30 nonmembers with pre-registration. $18 for single class or walk-in. Pre-register online by May 8.

Monday, 5/21/12, 7:45-9:15 pm Torah: A Women’s Commentary Study Group on Weekly Parasha, Rabbi Leslie Gordon. Co-sponsored with Sisterhood of Temple Israel. $40 TI Members, $55 NM for 4 sessions. Pre-register online by April 22.

Wednesday, May 23, 9:45-11:15 am, discover the secrets of Sivan at a Rosh Chodesh Healing Study Group with Rebbetzin Channah Schafer, LICSW.
Includes teaching and meditation. With pre-registration, fees: TI members: $10 Community $15; walkins $18. To pre-register, click here: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/BDYKBR5 For more information email Susan Cetlin tiferetti@gmail.com
Held in Library

To pre-register for Tiferet Classes, click on here or go to http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/8SN927M
Or email Susan Cetlin tiferetti@gmail.com

View Upcoming Tiferet Center Offerings

Brotherhood Events

Sunday, May 20, 2012, 10:00 am
Temple Israel Brotherhood Sunday Speaker Breakfast Series
Army National Guard Lieutenant Colonel John J. Lee
Sharon Resident & Former Chairman, Sharon Zoning Board of Appeals

Sharon resident, Lieutenant Colonel John J. Lee is assigned to the 26th “Yankee” Brigade with the Massachusetts Army National Guard. He recently returned after a year-long deployment to Kabul, Afghanistan where he was the Director of Resource Management, in charge of all contracts supporting operations in the Kabul area. He will speak about his experiences, the history of Afghanistan, the role the US has played for the past ten years and the future hopes of both America and Afghanistan in this fascinating region of the world.

Cost (includes breakfast): $8 adult ($12 at door) - Please RSVP by Wednesday, May 16, 2012
RSVP online at http://bit.ly/TIBMay20 or email art_newman@hotmail.com or call 781-762-7884.

June 17th (Father's Day) from 10:00 am to 11:30 a.m
Kayak Outing
Join the Brotherhood for a guided kayaking outing on the Norton Reservoir

Cost: $20 per person. Make checks payable to Temple Israel Brotherhood and send them to Howie Novick at 6 Park Road, Sharon, MA 02067.

Details: All equipment and a guide will be provided by LL Bean in Mansfield. After brief introductions and a safety talk, you'll be outfitted in a personal flotation device and receive paddling instruction. You'll then set out in a kayak to enjoy a guided, interpretive tour, learning about the ecosystem and historical aspects of the area. You'll be out on the water approximately one hour. Further details, including directions to the Norton Reservoir, will be emailed to participants in advance of the program date.

PLEASE NOTE: Space is limited to 14 individuals. As a result, registration is restricted to Brotherhood members at this time. If fewer than 14 Brotherhood members have registered by Friday, May 18th, then those who have registered may register one friend or family member (age 8 or over) at that time. In order to be considered "registered" I must receive BOTH your payment (mailed to or dropped off at my home address -- see above) and the following info (which may be emailed to me at howardnovick9@gmail.com):

Name
Phone
EMail
If space is available I would be interested in inviting one friend or family member to join me: Yes/No

Save the Date: Monday, August 13, 2012, Combined Temples Golf Tournament
The cost to play in the tournament is $150 per person or $600 per foursome and includes Breakfast, Delicious Kosher Deli Luncheon, Goody Bag, Cart, and a round of Great Golf for a worthy cause. This year’s tournament features Major Hole-in-One prizes on all four par 3 holes in addition to numerous merchandise raffle prizes and awards for winning foursomes.

For detailed information and registration please visit our website at: www.combinedtemplesgolf.org or phone (781) 784-3986 Ext. 60

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Sisterhood Events

Mah Jongg Tournament
Yes, it's that time of year again. It's time to get a partner and sign up for Sisterhood's great Mah Jongg Tournament. Don't miss your opportunity--It's the best in the land. For more information, contact Harriet Risman 781-344-7348 or Sheila Sharad 781-341-3085.

Sisterhood’s Walter Family Judaica Shop
Information and hours of operation

Cultural Arts Events

Hazak Events

On Thursday, May 17th following a Wine Reception at 7:00 pm author Phyllis Goldstein will discuss her newly published book: A Convenient Hatred: The History of Antisemitism. Phyllis is a Senior Associate with Facing History and Ourselves . The program will conclude with refreshments.

On Thursday, June 14th at 7:30 pm we have confirmed that Jack Ryan, Magician and ESP Entertainer will be our entertainment. We have invited the USYers to help Jack with his Magic Show. Jack is a Past President of the Society Magicians in Boston which was founded by Harry Houdini in 1922.

We welcome non-Hazak members at a nominal fee of $5.00 to all of our programs.

Hazak is a social and educational group for adults aged 55+. Hazak means strong and we gather strength from the community we form in each other’s company.

USY Events

Religious School Events

See what's Coming Up! for Gan, Aleph, Bet, Gimel, Dalet, Hey, Vov, and Zayin in the month of March at Temple Israel's Religious School!

Community News & Events

Myra and Robert Kraft Passport to Israel Savings Program
Enroll your child in the Myra and Robert Kraft Passport to Israel Savings Program and receive a contribution towards your child’s teen trip to Israel from CJP.
For more information, contact:
Ilene Greenwald, ilenemg@comcast.net
Mike Freeman, fivefreemans@msn.com
Roberta Fishman, Roberta.Fishman@comcast.net

Post Your News & Events

Please note that all entries submitted should be brief and include day/date/time/location (if not at the Temple) and description.

Print-ready copy should be sent by Wednesday at Noon to Marty at MGrandberg@comcast.net.