As a community, TBZ is committed to building programming, educational opportunities and ritual moments that are meaningful for all. We want to plan for an even deeper, more meaningful, more powerful program next year. But we, the rabbis, the educators, the lay leadership, need everyone’s help and buy-in. What events did you attend this year? What moved you? What taught you something new? What needs work?

In the following pages you will find a comprehensive survey of all mishpachot programming this year. You will only respond to questions relating to programs and events you attended this past year. This survey will take you 10- 30 minutes, depending upon your involvement. We thank you for your patience, commitment to TBZ and partnership as we will build for the future!

You can find the survey HERE. Please fill it at your earliest convenience!

May 19, 2013 at 5:00 pm | Price: Free
KEHILLATH ISRAEL
384 Harvard Street
Brookiine, Massachusetts

Whether you’re transgender or an ally, join us in a special moment to rejoice in who we are! Join us as we eat (bring a dish if you can!) and share our journeys together in a celebration of where we have come from and who we are. Later in the evening, we’ll open the floor for an open mic to showcase our talented community members. For more information on joining the open mic or to get involved, contact dan@keshetonline.org

We’re also proud to present Schmekel, a prominent force in the Brooklyn, NY transcore scene. Mixing traditional klezmer scales with punk sensibilities, Schmekel (which means “little penis” in Yiddish), challenges listeners to think critically about Judaism, queerness, and the sounds that accompany both. Schmekel’s humor inspires audiences to laugh and dance wildly! Read an interview with the members of Schmekel on the Keshet blog!

Free Admission but RSVP to get on the Guest List.

Co-Sponsored by: Congregation Am Tikva, Congregation Eitz Chayim, Kehillath Israel, Moishe Kavod House, Temple Beth Zion, Temple Sinai, and The Workmen’s Circle.

This location has all gender bathrooms.

Please RSVP by May 17, 2013.

Sunday, June 2, 9:30 am. 

Registration deadline, Tues., May 28.

Limited to 23 participants. Pre-payment required.

$72 for adults, $36 for students.  Call the office at 617-566-8171 ext. 14.

Co-sponsored by the Adult Learning Committee, the Tikun Olam Group, and the Spiritual Life Committee

If feeding ourselves and our families well were simple we would all just do it, and a whole industry of quick-fix food advice would be out of business. People, especially Jews, have complicated relationships with food.  We yearn for creative ways to explore our relationships with food.

In this two part interactive workshop we will draw from Jewish wisdom and modern insights to make eating a healthier, holier, and sustainable experience for you and your family. From the practical to the mystical to the ethical, please join us on this journey into the Torah of food.

Next year we plan to offer further study and opoortunities to become active for eco-consciousness.

Sign up online today.

TBZ’s Spring Kiddush

May 18

TBZ will be having our Spring Celebratory Kiddush that will honor TBZ members John and Jane Daniels and thank Bob Perlman on his retirement. John and Jane are shining examples of what has given life and love to our TBZ community and Bob’s professionalism has provided the foundation for TBZ to become strong and resilient.

Please mark your calendars for May 18th to honor and recognize these very special people and to help support the development needs of our loving community that they are working so hard to grow and build.

You should have recently received an invitation to this very special Kiddush. We look forward to joyously celebrating with you the commitment of these incredible people to nurturing our community and helping to make it everything that is good
and beautiful.

The Kiddush Celebration Committee
Mona Strick, Sue Kahn, Carol Kamin, Jenni Seicol, Sara Smolover, Tali Walters

See below to RSVP and to make your gift.

Click the “Submit” button above to go to PayPal and finish this transaction. (If you do NOT see the “SUBMIT” button in your web browser, you may not be able to complete your donation on-line. Please contact the TBZ office to make your donation. We apologize for any inconvenience.)

Steven Hassan, a TBZ member for 14 years, will talk on his latest book – Freedom of Mind: Helping Loved Ones Leave Controlling People, Cults and Beliefs  which is available on Amazon.com and other online booksellers as paperback and e-book.

Steven Alan Hassan, M.Ed., LMHC, NCC has been involved in educating the public about mind control, controlling groups and destructive cults since 1976 after his exit from the Moon cult. He holds a Masters degree in counseling psychology from Cambridge College, is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and a Nationally Certified Counselor (NCC). Steve has written three books that have received extensive praise from former cult members, families of former members, clergy, cult experts, and psychologists, “Combatting Cult Mind Control: The #1 Best-selling Guide to Protection, Rescue, and Recovery from Destructive Cults” (1988) and “Releasing the Bonds: Empowering People to Think for Themselves” (2000). In July 2012, he published the paperback and e-book versions.

When’s the last time you saw the sun rise?

Join friends and neighbors for an all-night educational and cultural experience at the 5th Annual Brookline Area Community Tikkun Leil Shavuot! We again offer a variety of traditional and innovative programming—from pita baking to piyutim. Come for one hour, or stay up all-night. Last year’s Tikkun involved more than 25 partner organizations and drew some 500 diverse participants. This night is not to be missed.

TBZ will join KI for evening service prior to the Tikkun and Sunrise Shacharit service.
This event is sponsored by Congregation Am Tikvah, Congregation Dorshei Tzedek,
Congregation Kehillath Israel, Ganei Beantown, JP Shabbat, Keshet, Minyan Shaleym, Mishkan
Tefillah, Mayyim Hayyim, Moishe/Kavod House, Temple Beth Zion, Temple Emeth, Temple
Hillel B’nai Torah, Temple Israel, Temple Sinai, Washington Square Minyan and more.

(All-nighters usually require a regular dose of caffeine and sugar. We’ll provide the coffee
and snacks, but please consider bringing your own mug to help us reduce waste. Thanks.)
For information on courses and to rsvp click here.

Family friendly, children are welcome.
Come for just an hour or longer.  We will have gloves and tools but please brings your own gloves if you have them.  We will be building raised beds for new organic garden plots and planting flowers to beautify this new garden space in Dorchester.

Please contact Elana Steinberg at elanbstein@aol.com if you are planning to come and for questions.