Hineh Ma Tov!
Shabbat Afternoon Meditation
Join us in the TBZ sanctuary for a Shabbat afternoon of meditation, chant, yoga, and learning
May 19, 2012, 1:30 PM to 5:30 PM
Shabbat Vaera
Sponsored by TBZ Adult Learning Committee and Nishmat Hayyim

“YHVH reveals Itself as that which frees us from Narrow Places and brings us home.
Come learn the Torah’s meditation instructions for the path of
freedom and homecoming.”

Beginners and Experienced Meditators Welcome
Instruction for people new to meditation at 1:15pm

1:15 Introduction for New People
1:30 CHANT, TEACHING
1:45 SIT with Instruction
2:15 WALK
(or Optional Q&A/ Interview in Downstairs Chapel)
2:45 SIT
3:30 WALK
(or Optional Yoga in the Sanctuary)
4:00 SIT
4:30 Contemplative Torah Study, Mincha Chant, Reflections
5:30 Retreat Ends

“Hineh ma tov u’ma nayim shevet achim gam yachad.”
How good and skillful it is for brothers and sisters to sit together.

Yoheved Sheila Katz and Bobbi Isberg will lead sitting and walking meditation, chanting, optional gentle yoga and contemplative Torah study.
Bring pillows/sitting equipment that you need for comfort, and a water bottle or thermos to save paper/plastic cups. We’ll provide chairs and light Kosher snacks.
There is no fee for attending. All teachings, arrangements, and food are given freely. Please join us in this practice of generosity that is the foundation of our lives, giving what you can after Shabbat ends.

TBZ Adult Learning Committee and Nishmat Hayyim are the co-sponsors of this Shabbat meditation retreat. Donation checks can be made out to the TBZ Adult Learning Committee with ‘May 19 Shabbat Meditation’ written on the memo line of your check.

For future Shabbat retreats, please check email announcements from the TBZ Adult Learning Committee, postings on the TBZ calendar and the TBZ website.

We dedicate our practice to the benefit of all beings.
We look forward to sitting with you!

For more information contact Bobbi:  isberg@comcast.net

Sunday May 20, 10:15am-12:15pm

Efrochim & Ktantanim & Tzeirim  (up to 5th graders).

Please join us for a joyful program as we prepare to celebrate the holiday of Shavuot!

There will be different activities for all ages including crafts, acting, “jewpardy,” and more!

From 10:45 am-11:30 am– Ebn Leader will teach a class for adults in the chapel:

“Why it is important to sleep on Shavuot night”

(Still, TBZ encourages you to join the Brookline Tikkun Shavuot and stay awake all night!!).

Please RSVP here. It is helpful for us to know how many people to expect!

If you can help with setup and/or cleanup, please contact Deborah Korn deborahkorn@gmail.com or Kathy Kates kpinklady@yahoo.com

Light brunch will be served!

May 20th work and learn afternoon in the gardens of Gaining Ground

When:            Sunday, May 20, 2012, 1-4pm

Where:            Gaining Ground Farm, 341 Virginia Road, Concord, MA (we will car pool)

Who:            12 TBZ members (children aged 5-16 welcome if accompanied by adult)

Why:            To experience firsthand a model of hunger relief and meaningful volunteerism, a chance to engage in meaningful work

Join fellow TBZ members at the volunteer-driven community farm that grows and donates more than 23,000 pounds of fresh food to area meal programs and food pantries.  Gaining Ground is focused on hunger relief and community volunteerism.

So, let’s have fun getting some dirt under our fingernails, and getting to know a fellow TBZer just a bit better.

Group size is limited to 12, so sign up soon by e-mailing the TBZ office: office@tbzbrookline.org

Please click here to sign up to volunteer.

Saturday, May 26, 8:30 PM – 4:00 AM (times may vary)

To be held at Kehillath Israel in Brookline.

Join us for this amazing event! Our rabbis will be teaching as well as many other rabbis and scholars. This learning event is a collaborative effort shared by Brookline and greater Boston area synagogues, temples, and minyanim.

To attend and/or volunteer, please click here to RSVP and to find out more information on the event.

Sponsored by TBZ Adult Learning Committee and Nishmat Hayyim

Sunday, June 10, 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM
at Just Right Farm, only 1 hour from Boston.

Open to all.  $36 per person.  Registration deadline is June 1.

To register, please call the office, 617-216-7603  and charge it.  Or call the office to say you are sending your check made out to TBZ Adult Learning Committee and send to: TBZ, 1566 Beacon Street, Brookline, MA 02446.   Write “June 10th, 2012 Day-Long TBZ Meditation Retreat” in the memo of the check.  Click here to see flyer for more details.

Wednesdays, May 30, June 6, 13, 20
7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
in the small dining room

We will review: a short history of all the denominations; how some have evolved through the years from their original starting point; and the reasons that TBZ chooses not to participate in any of these.  Don’t miss this fabulous opportunity!

We need 10 people to hold this course.

The is course is for members TBZ.

Please register via email.

This course is for TBZ members.

May 11, 2012

5pm Kabbalat Shabbat (at 1550 Beacon St., next door to TBZ)

6pm Dinner (at TBZ)

Please join us at 5pm for Kabbalat Shabbat Services at 1550 Beacon Street (next door to TBZ), with residents of the Senior Home.

Dinner will begin at 6pm in the TBZ community room.

Call the office to sign up: 617-566-8171 ext 14.

Deadline: Tuesday May 8 by noon.

Reservations will not be accepted after this date.

Adults: $20

Children 3-16: $10

1550 Residents: $10

under 3 years old: no cost

If you would like to volunteer for setting up or cleaning up please contact Beth Silverberg Marx at bethsmarx@yahoo.com or Katherine Gergen Barnett at katherine@aya.yale.edu, chairs of this event.

Have You Seen Your Credit Report Lately?

Improve your financial health. Know the facts!

This workshop is FREE and open to the community.

All too often people are unaware of their credit score or what will appear on a credit report. Your credit history is essential to your financial future. Please join us and learn how to read and improve your credit report.

This workshop will include topics such as:

• Ways to build or improve your credit
• Navigating a credit report
• Various types of credit
• How to correct errors on your credit report
• Knowing the importance of checking your credit on a regular basis
• How to obtain your credit report for FREE

To RSVP, please contact Michael Ibanez at mibanez@jfcsboston.org or 781-693-1239

We appreciate the support of Temple Beth Zion, Congregation Kehillath Israel, Temple Ohabei Shalom, and Temple Sinai.

The Center for Family Assistance (CFA) is a comprehensive resource for low-income individuals and families. CFA seeks to prevent or mitigate hardships, maintain good health, foster independence, and promote financial self-sufficiency. Learn more at www.jfcsboston.org/CFA

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