Temple Beth Hatfiloh

Hosted by Nomy Lamm. Join us for a grown-up Purimshpiel upstairs in the sanctuary of the temple! After the kids have had their fun and the carnival has wound down, come on upstairs (or take the elevator!) to delve into some of the deeper nuances (and reinterpretations) of the Book of Esther. Purim falls on the Full Worm Moon AND the Spring Equinox this year, offering this exquisite opportunity to bring joy, laughter, and public rage into this frustrating, deranged, and beautiful world. Eat your hamantaschen, meditate on their beautiful shape, and shout down the bad guys in the way you wish you could in real life. There is no cost, but we will be collecting tzedakah if you have it to give. Please come scent free, for the safety of our community members with Multiple Chemical Sensitivities! More info about how to be scent free and why it's important: https://eastbaymeditation.org/resources/fragrance-free-at-ebmc/ https://everydayfeminism.com/2015/07/being-scent-free/ http://brownstargirl.org/fragrance-free-femme-of-colour-genius/

There will be an oneg after the service hosted by Harriet Strasberg

4th Saturday of every month - The Talmud is a compendium of law and lore that is the basis on which biblical interpretation and contemporary Jewish practice rest. Rabbi Seth will lead us as we dive deep into this complex and fascinating text.

Bam! Dot! Crack! The sounds of the ancient game of Mah-Jongg has been played by the Chinese since the time of Confucius, yet is beloved by thousands of Jewish-American women. The Tiles that Bind is a light-hearted yet deeply moving portrait of the Asian- and Jewish-American women who play this centuries-old game. It explores the shared experiences of the players and their families, and chronicles the very social aspect of the game - food, camaraderie, gossip, and most importantly, the life-long bonds that form between its players! (32 min) Bring your Mah Jongg set (if you have one) and stay a while to play or watch. We will have card tables set up for Mah Jongg after the film. Please join us.