Nediv Lev
Nediv Lev is considered a part of the Dorshei Tzedek dues structure. Every year Dorshei Tzedek has a “Nediv Lev” campaign to help support the congregation.
When the ancient Israelites came together to build the first synagogue - the mishkan (Tabernacle) in the desert-they were asked to bring offerings of nediv lev - literally, a “willing heart/mind.” The Torah emphasizes that the mishkan was built through the generous outpouring of the Israelites’ hearts and hands (Exodus 35:20-29). As a community, we wish to foster a culture of nediv lev in which giving is a joyful responsibility.
For each of us, the existence and success of CDT has a personal meaning. The Nediv Lev campaign is an expression of the values adopted by our community through our Torah of Money study that created our three-part revenue-raising program:
- a “half shekel” per capita assessment of each member;
- a sliding scale portion based on each household’s ability to pay
- a Nediv Lev donation made “from the heart” as the ancient Israelites each contributed to the building of the Mishkan in the Sinai after leaving Egypt.
Nediv Lev is optional, but it is essential to our congregation’s financial health.
Online Donations
You can donate online to the Nediv Lev campaign through the Giving page.
Donations by Check
Donations can be mailed directly to:
Congregation Dorshei Tzedek
60 Highland Street
West Newton, MA 02465
Please include a note with the names of the donors, and the dedication, if any, as you wish them to be printed in the newsletter.
Contact our Nediv Lev chair at nedivlev@dorsheitzedek.org.
Sat, November 28 2020
12 Kislev 5781
Upcoming Events
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Wednesday ,
DecDecember 2 , 2020Torah Study
Wednesday, Dec 2nd 8:00a to 9:00a
Start your Wednesday mornings with Torah Study! Join Director of Congregational Learning Earnest Vener for a weekly 45-minute study of the weekly Torah portion on Wednesdays at 8am. You are welcome to drop in or come weekly. All are welcome and no prior knowledge is required. Please email Earnest at e.vener@dorsheitzedek.org with any questions. -
Wednesday ,
DecDecember 2 , 2020Jewishness, Whiteness, and Race in America
Wednesday, Dec 2nd 7:30p to 9:00p
With Rabbi Toba Spitzer and Dr. Jenny Sartori. In the wake of the murder of George Floyd and the uprising against police brutality, many American Jewish communities are grappling with what it means to become actively anti-racist. As Dorshei Tzedek takes on this challenge, this class offers an introductory exploration of the intersections of Jewish identity, antisemitism and anti-Black racism, and the American construct of “whiteness.” What does it mean to say that European Jews “became white” in the 20th century? How do we understand the intersections of the different traumas held in white, Black, and Jewish bodies? How do systemic racism and antisemitism operate in 21st century American society? What does an embrace of a multiracial Jewish reality look like? Join us for study, discussion, and personal reflection and exploration. -
Saturday ,
DecDecember 5 , 2020Shabbat Morning Service
Shabbat, Dec 5th 10:00a to 12:00p
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Sunday ,
DecDecember 6 , 2020Adult Hebrew Class
Sunday, Dec 6th 1:30p to 3:00p
Do you want to learn the Alef-Bet? CDT teacher and rabbinical student Micah Friedman is offering a six-session Hebrew alphabet and decoding class for adults in December and January. Along the way, Micah will incorporate spiritual approaches to learning the Hebrew letters. Payment for this course will be on a sliding scale and participants will need to purchase the book Aleph Isn’t Tough. -
Sunday ,
DecDecember 6 , 2020VIM: Online Scattegories with Mel Adler and Andy Cohen
Sunday, Dec 6th 7:30p to 8:30p
Scattergories is a super-fun game that works surprisingly well online. How does it work? Players have 3 minutes to complete a category list with answers that begin with the same letter. The trick is trying to come up with answers that aren’t duplicated by others. Come with a pencil, paper, and second device (smartphone) to upload the category lists (this will let us use our computers to see each other). Sign up HERE to receive Zoom information for the session. -
Wednesday ,
DecDecember 9 , 2020Torah Study
Wednesday, Dec 9th 8:00a to 9:00a
Start your Wednesday mornings with Torah Study! Join Director of Congregational Learning Earnest Vener for a weekly 45-minute study of the weekly Torah portion on Wednesdays at 8am. You are welcome to drop in or come weekly. All are welcome and no prior knowledge is required. Please email Earnest at e.vener@dorsheitzedek.org with any questions. -
Thursday ,
DecDecember 10 , 2020First Night Candle Lighting
Thursday, Dec 10th 5:30p to 6:00p
Adults and kids of all ages are invited to join Rabbi Toba & Earnest to light the first light of Chanukah and sing Chanukah songs! Have your chanukiah (menorah) and two candles ready. -
Friday ,
DecDecember 11 , 2020Erev Shabbat / 2nd Night of Chanukah All-Ages Service
Friday, Dec 11th 6:00p to 6:45p
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Saturday ,
DecDecember 12 , 2020Shabbat Morning Contemplative Service
Shabbat, Dec 12th 10:00a to 11:45a
This Shabbat Chanukah service will feature song, silent and guided meditation, and Torah study focusing on Chanukah themes. -
Saturday ,
DecDecember 12 , 2020Bring in the Light: Teen Fire-Building & Bonfire
Shabbat, Dec 12th 4:30p to 5:30p
Teens grades 8 and up are invited to join Earnest for an outdoor Chanukah program featuring fire-building, chanukiah lighting, and Chanukah s’mores! Bring lawn chairs and bundle up.