Reconstructionist Intro to Judaism
Wednesday, May 29, 2019 • 24 Iyyar 5779
7:30 PM - 9:00 PM60 Highland St: LibraryIntroduction 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 1st, 15th, 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.
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Upcoming Events
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Thursday
Oct 17Mindful Mornings
Thursday, Oct 17th 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 -
Sunday
Oct 20Religious School Gr. 1-7
Sunday, Oct 20th 9:30a to 12:00p
Meets at Jewish Community Day School, 57 Stanley Avenue, Watertown, MA -
Sunday
Oct 20Simchat Torah for young kids
Sunday, Oct 20th 4:00p to 5:00p
We close the week-long festival with a celebration of ending one year’s cycle of reading Torah and beginning anew! Come see the Torah and dance with it! For kids aged 0-5 and their parents. -
Sunday
Oct 20Simchat Torah Celebration
Sunday, Oct 20th 7:00p to 9:00p
We close the week of Sukkot festivities with this celebration of the Torah! All ages are welcome as we mark the end of the year cycle of reading Torah and begin anew with Torah Quiz, dancing with the Torah scrolls, and unrolling the scroll to read the very end and the very beginning! Join Rabbi Toba and CDT musicians for this musical, fun evening. Young Children’s Program 4:00-5:00pm Service and Main celebrations 7:00-9:00pm -
Tuesday
Oct 22Religious School Gr. 3-6
Tuesday, Oct 22nd 3:45p to 5:45p
Meets at First Unitarian Universalist Society in Newton, 1326 Washington St. West Newton, MA -
Wednesday
Oct 23CDT STORIES: WORKING FOR JUSTICE AND NURTURING OUR SOULS
Wednesday, Oct 23rd 7:00p to 9:00p
Come hear CDT Tikkun Olam activists share their stories of their social justice activities. On October 23 CDT’s Tikkun Olam committee is hosting a congregation-wide event for members new and old to hear how CDT members are leading efforts around Immigration, health care reform, sustainability and much more. There will be time for reflections on our activist work and how members both serve from the heart and receive so much in return from their efforts. There will be time for the community to connect with leaders of each Tikkun Olam work area. -
Thursday
Oct 24Mindful Mornings
Thursday, Oct 24th 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 -
Thursday
Oct 24"Jerusalem" Poetry Reading & Gallery Talk
Thursday, Oct 24th 7:30p
Josette Akresh-Gonzales will be showing 15 poetry broadsides from her "Jerusalem" collection in the CDT gallery this fall, and she will do a reading of the poems on October 24. Josette writes, "These poems are not merely about the city of Jerusalem and my family's experiences there — they examine the idea of Jerusalem, the way we all can't let go of it." After the reading, Viv and Norm Shein and Thea Breite will give a talk about their photos in the gallery. Desserts and drinks provided. -
Sunday
Oct 27Religious School Nitzanim/Gan - Gr. 7
Sunday, Oct 27th 9:30a to 12:00p
Meets at Jewish Community Day School, 57 Stanley Avenue, Watertown, MA -
Sunday
Oct 27CDT Prayer Vigil for ICE Detainees
Sunday, Oct 27th 2:00p to 3:00p
CDT, with participation by Reservoir Church in Cambridge, will lead a prayer vigil at the Suffolk County House of Corrections on Sunday, October 27, 2019 from 2-3pm. We'll gather to sing, chant, testify, pray and raise our voices in support of ICE detainees. This monthly gathering, sponsored by Massachusetts Communities Action Network (MCAN), draws together different faith traditions to stand up for immigrants' rights. Our presence will remind ICE detainees that they are not alone or forgotten. We hope you can join us!