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Passover 5783
Passover 5783
Passover begins this year the evening of April 5, and continues through April 12 (the Reconstructionist calendar follows the Israeli calendar, celebrating Passover for 7 days; some choose to observe for 8 days, through April 13). As we celebrate zman cheruteynu, the “season of our freedom,” read on for opportunities for learning, spiritual enrichment, seder matchmaking, and more!
Preparing for Passover Workshop with Earnest Arky Solomon
Sunday, April 2, 10:00-11:00 am
CDT Religious School (Cabot Elementary, 229 Cabot St, Newton)
Looking for some great ideas to make your seder engaging for people of all ages? Wondering how to get kids excited about Passover rituals? All are invited to join Earnest for this pre-Pesach workshop, focused on creating engaging seders for multi-generational gatherings.
Beyond the 10 Plagues: God in the Passover Story with Rabbi Toba Spitzer
Sunday, April 9, 10:00-11:00 am
CDT Religious School (Cabot Elementary, 229 Cabot St, Newton)
In the traditional Passover haggadah, Moses is not mentioned - the Exodus from Egypt is all God’s doing! And in some contemporary haggadot, God isn’t mentioned at all. What is a Reconstructionist approach to thinking about the traditional Exodus story, and how we might we reimagine the Divine as the “Power That Makes For Liberation”? What spiritual teachings does Passover hold for us? Come join the conversation!
7th Day of Passover Service
Wednesday, April 12, 9:30-11:30 am
CDT Sanctuary
Traditionally, the 7th day of the Passover week celebrates the Israelites' crossing of the Reed Sea. We will celebrate the final day of Pesach with a service that includes Hallel and Yizkor, an opportunity to remember loved ones who are no longer with us. For those remembering a loved one, yizkor candles are lit the previous evening on Tuesday, April 11.
First Night Seder Matchmaking
Are you looking for a place to enjoy Seder on Wednesday, April 5? Or are you able to welcome any extra guests to your home for Passover? We will not be hosting a communal seder this year, but do want to be sure that every CDT member who would like to attend a seder is able to do so. We would love to match people needing a 1st seder home with people who have some extra room at their tables. It's a wonderful way to get to know more Dorshei members, and this way Elijah won't be the only special guest at your table!
Submit your request through our Seder Matchmaking Form as soon as possible or by Wednesday, March 29 at the latest. We will do our best to match people, but it all depends on your participation! Early requests will be accommodated first.
Thank you to our prospective hosts for welcoming guests, and thanks to our prospective guests for helping building community!
Questions? Contact Marjorie Salvodon (msalvodon@gmail.com) or Diana Fisher Gomberg (dfgomberg@gmail.com).
Thu, March 23 2023
1 Nisan 5783
Upcoming Events
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Thursday ,
MarMarch 23 , 2023Mindful Mornings
Thursday, Mar 23rd 8:30a to 9:15a
This twice-weekly gathering combines guided and silent meditation to develop our capacity for mindful awareness and to cultivate qualities of patience, gratitude, and compassion. -
Saturday ,
MarMarch 25 , 2023Mindful Shabbat
Shabbat, Mar 25th 8:45a to 9:45a
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Saturday ,
MarMarch 25 , 2023Shabbat Learner's Minyan: Part 2
Shabbat, Mar 25th 10:00a to 12:00p
Join R. Intern Akiva for a continuation of Shabbat learning! -
Saturday ,
MarMarch 25 , 2023Shabbat Morning Services
Shabbat, Mar 25th 10:00a to 12:00p
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Saturday ,
MarMarch 25 , 2023Discussion: "The Sum of Us"
Shabbat, Mar 25th 12:45p to 2:15p
Everyone is welcome, whether or not you attended our two previous sessions, and even if you haven't read the book! We'll be discussing Chapters 6-10. -
Sunday ,
MarMarch 26 , 2023Sunday Religious School
Sunday, Mar 26th 9:30a to 12:00p
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Sunday ,
MarMarch 26 , 2023Kitah Vav Family Ed
Sunday, Mar 26th 9:30a to 12:00p
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Sunday ,
MarMarch 26 , 2023Making Shabbat Ritual Meaningful with R. Intern Akiva: Part 1
Sunday, Mar 26th 10:00a to 11:00a
Join us to explore the meaning and music of the beautiful Friday evening rituals of Erev Shabbat. -
Sunday ,
MarMarch 26 , 2023Reparations & Societal Teshuvah: The German Experience
Sunday, Mar 26th 7:00p to 8:30p
As part of our commitment to exploring the issue of reparations in the U.S., all are invited to join CDT members Tatjana Meschede and Linette Liebling for an exploration of German acknowledgment of and reparations for the Holocaust. -
Monday ,
MarMarch 27 , 2023Mah Jong Group
Monday, Mar 27th 4:00p to 6:00p
If you already know how to play (or are a very quick game learner) and you are free on a weekday late afternoon, please join us!
Zmanim
Alot Hashachar | 5:20am |
Earliest Tallit | 5:52am |
Netz (Sunrise) | 6:44am |
Latest Shema | 9:47am |
Zman Tefillah | 10:49am |
Chatzot (Midday) | 12:52pm |
Mincha Gedola | 1:23pm |
Mincha Ketana | 4:27pm |
Plag HaMincha | 5:44pm |
Shkiah (Sunset) | 7:00pm |
Tzeit Hakochavim | 7:42pm |
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