Contact List
Contact List
Our sanctuary and offices are at 60 Highland Street, West Newton, Massachusetts 02465 (directions), in the Second Church of Newton. Call 617-965-0330 or email us at info@dorsheitzedek.org. If you are interested in membership, email us at outreach@dorsheitzedek.org.
Email Contacts
Rabbi Toba Spitzer: rabbi@dorsheitzedek.org
Director of Congregational Learning, Rabbi Shahar Colt: dcl@dorsheitzedek.org
School Inclusion Coordinator, Amira Shulman-Kumin: inclusion@dorsheitzedek.org
Administrative Director, Marla Lichtman: admindirector@dorsheitzedek.org
Program Associate, Lidia Pruente: officeassistant@dorsheitzedek.org
Chesed Committee: chesed@dorsheitzedek.org
Becoming a member: outreach@dorsheitzedek.org
Newsletter submissions: dtnews@dorsheitzedek.org
Publicity Committee: publicity@dorsheitzedek.org
Rabbinic Liaison: liaison@dorsheitzedek.org
Ritual Committee: ritual@dorsheitzedek.org
Website: dtweb@dorsheitzedek.org
Mon, 20 May 2019
Upcoming Events
All Events
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Tuesday
May 21Bookkeeper
Tuesday, May 21st (All day)
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Tuesday
May 21Jericho Walk in Burlington, MA
Tuesday, May 21st 1:00p
JOIN THE JERICHO WALKS IN BURLINGTON, MA Every third Tuesday of the month at 1:00 pm (3-2-1) Next walk on Tuesday, March 19 March in Solidarity with those being mistreated by an inhuman immigration system. The Jericho Walk is a silent interfaith prayer and act of solidarity. The walk draws inspiration from the Battle of Jericho, in which the community marched around the city of Jericho seven times, causing the city walls to fall. “The Jericho Walk of today is a silent, peaceful, and prayerful walk to bring down the walls of our unjust immigration system and is open to people of all or no faiths.” Walks take place at the ICE offices in Burlington, MA, 1000 District Avenue, Burlington,MA, 01803. For anyone interested in taking part and carpooling from Newton, or for additional information, feel free to contact Amy Mazur at acmazur@comcast.net. -
Wednesday
May 22Reconstructionist Intro to Judaism
Wednesday, May 22nd 7:30p to 9:00p
Introduction to Judaism: A Reconstructionist Approach If you are beginning to explore Jewish life and practice, or seeking to fill the gaps in your Jewish education, this class is for you! Class sessions will address the foundations of Jewish living, key concepts in Judaism, and offer a taste of the wide variety of Jewish texts. For those interested in conversion to Judaism, the class will serve as a useful introduction, and rabbinic support will also be provided. Come join us on a journey towards meaningful engagement in the riches that Jewish tradition has to offer. When? Ten Wednesday evenings 7:30-9:00pm on the following dates: Jan. 30th Feb. 6th, 27th Mar. 13th, 27th Apr. 3rd, 17th May 15th, 22nd, 29th Cost: There will be a sliding scale between $150-$350 for the ten sessions, but please be in touch with Rabbi Shahar (dcl@dorsheitzedek.org) if the cost is prohibitive. Location: It sounds like there is some interest in meeting in West Newton, and some interest in meeting elsewhere. The first meeting of the class will be in West Newton (at 2nd Church or FUUSN), and then Rabbi Adam will figure out based on the group if it makes sense to do some meetings in participants’ homes. -
Thursday
May 23Mindful Mornings
Thursday, May 23rd 8:30a to 9:15a
This weekly gathering combines guided and silent meditation to develop our capacity for mindful awareness and to cultivate qualities of patience, gratitude, and compassion. All are welcome, whether experienced in meditation or not. The group is facilitated by CDT members with occasional participation by Rabbi Toba. No need to make a weekly commitment; join us when you’re able! (Please arrive no later than 8:30am, in order not to disrupt the session once we’ve started.) For more information, please email mindful-mornings@dorsheitzedek.org -
Saturday
May 25Shabbat Morning Service & Bat Mitzvah of Celia Gilbert-Sartori
Saturday, May 25th 9:45a
Please join us for musical, participatory, weekly Shabbat Morning Services and Bat Mitzvah of Celia Gilbert-Sartori, beginning at 9:45am. For people of all backgrounds and levels of Jewish experience. Services will be followed by a kiddush lunch. Childcare is available. All are welcome. -
Monday
May 27Office closed
Monday, May 27th (All day)
CDT office closed for Memorial Day. -
Wednesday
May 29Reconstructionist Intro to Judaism
Wednesday, May 29th 7:30p to 9:00p
Introduction to Judaism: A Reconstructionist Approach If you are beginning to explore Jewish life and practice, or seeking to fill the gaps in your Jewish education, this class is for you! Class sessions will address the foundations of Jewish living, key concepts in Judaism, and offer a taste of the wide variety of Jewish texts. For those interested in conversion to Judaism, the class will serve as a useful introduction, and rabbinic support will also be provided. Come join us on a journey towards meaningful engagement in the riches that Jewish tradition has to offer. When? Ten Wednesday evenings 7:30-9:00pm on the following dates: Jan. 30th Feb. 6th, 27th Mar. 13th, 27th Apr. 3rd, 17th May 15th, 22nd, 29th Cost: There will be a sliding scale between $150-$350 for the ten sessions, but please be in touch with Rabbi Shahar (dcl@dorsheitzedek.org) if the cost is prohibitive. Location: It sounds like there is some interest in meeting in West Newton, and some interest in meeting elsewhere. The first meeting of the class will be in West Newton (at 2nd Church or FUUSN), and then Rabbi Adam will figure out based on the group if it makes sense to do some meetings in participants’ homes. -
Thursday
May 30Mindful Mornings
Thursday, May 30th 8:30a to 9:15a
This weekly gathering combines guided and silent meditation to develop our capacity for mindful awareness and to cultivate qualities of patience, gratitude, and compassion. All are welcome, whether experienced in meditation or not. The group is facilitated by CDT members with occasional participation by Rabbi Toba. No need to make a weekly commitment; join us when you’re able! (Please arrive no later than 8:30am, in order not to disrupt the session once we’ve started.) For more information, please email mindful-mornings@dorsheitzedek.org -
Saturday
Jun 1Chanting & Meditation Service
Saturday, Jun 1st 9:45a to 12:00p
This contemplative service features song, silent and guided meditation, as well as Torah study. No meditation experience necessary! -
Saturday
Jun 1Tot Shabbat
Saturday, Jun 1st 10:45a to 12:00p
Tot Shabbat is a monthly Shabbat morning program, led by CDT members Becca Ó Murchadha and Tal Shalom-Kobi, for children age 5 and under and their parents. Join us in celebrating Shabbat with songs, stories, crafts and other fun activities!
Mon, 20 May 2019