Family Shabbat, 6:00 pm This will be the last family oriented service for the summer and open to all. Join us for a service that includes breakout groups to discuss thoughts about the week's parsha. Zoom information: Join Meeting >> Meeting ID: 822 1265 3173
Shabbat Morning Saturday, June 19 Mussar, 10:00 am We will study Torah Portion - Chukat - Numbers 19:1 – 22:1. The middah/ soul trait for this parashah is Chutzpah / Impudence. Please plan on joining Michele & Richard Jackman on zoom for an intriguing Mussar discussion of this Torah portion and a practice for all of us.
When: 6:30 on the 3rd Monday of every month. What: Come join us for conversation and if so inclined, bringing a project of your choosing to work on during our time together. Where: Zoom Hosts: Leslie Goldstein, Melinda Holman, and Gail Pollock
Book Group Tuesday, June 22, 7:00 pm Please note that the date in the original June Short Schrift was incorrect. The regularly scheduled Book Group meeting has been changed to Tuesday, June 22nd at 7:00 pm.
We will be selecting books to read next year. The meeting will be outside in person! If you have not been vaccinated, please plan on using strict COVID precautions. Please contact linda.rubin23@gmail.com for the address and directions. We are happy to provide a Zoom meeting as well for those folks that are unable to attend in person. Please email Linda to indicate your interest in attending virtually so that we can send you a link.
Advancing in Hebrew Tuesday, June 22, 7:00 pm This seminar-type gathering will work on advancing Hebrew knowledge, including grammer and roots.
Membership Renewals Due July 1 Last year we switched to online renewal out of necessity with the pandemic. But, due to its success, we are going to repeat that same process this year. Renewal form links were sent out last weekend, and can be accessed on the TBH website here.
This is intended to be a quick and easy process on your online account. However, if there are any difficulties with accessing your ShulCloud account or filling out your form, please email Kayla in the office . She will be happy to troubleshoot the process or send you a hard copy form--she is out of the office this week but will assist upon her return.
Summer Plan - Steps Toward Reopening Our plan for the summer was emailed out yesterday, including opportunities for in-person indoor and outdoor events coming up in July and August! If you didn't have a chance to read it yet, the full document is available here.
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Juneteenth Kabbalat Shabbat Friday, June 18, 2:00 pm Juneteenth is the most recognized African-American holiday observance in the United States and celebrates African American history, culture and progress. The holiday is also referred to as Emancipation Day, Freedom Day, and Black Independence Day.
June 19, 1865 is considered the date when the last slaves in America were freed. Although the rumors of freedom were widespread prior to this, actual emancipation did not come until General Gordon Granger rode into Galveston, Texas with the news that the Civil War had ended and that 250,000 enslaved people were now free. Although the Emancipation Proclamation had formally freed them almost two and a half years earlier (January 1, 1863), Texas was the most remote of the slave states with few Union troops, so enforcement of the proclamation had been slow. Read more and RSVP here>>
Reconstructing Judaism: Shutafut Launch Tuesday, June 29, 9:30 am Shutafut is an initiative that provides a simple way for Reconstructionist communities to partner with progressive, creative Israeli organizations. More specifically, Shutafut is an initiative of the Reconstructionist movement's Join Israel Commission and a forthcoming section of the Reconstructing Judaism website where Reconstructionist communities and leaders can connect with innovative Israeli organizations working for peace, justice, pluralism, and Jewish creativity. Join in an online launch event featuring a panel discussion with representatives from 3 Israeli organizations engaged in work that aligns with Reconstructionist Jewish values and seeks to build a better future. Register>>
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