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The monthly Mitzvah Knitting Group will meet Sunday, February 12, from 10 a.m. to noon. Newcomers are welcome! Sisterhood is also holding Bagels and Books at this time, so bring at least one, or up to six, books to trade. Cookbooks, novels, nonfiction. And bring your appetites for a little nosh. We’ll have yarn, needles and experienced knitters who can show you how to start a blanket or more manageable 7-inch-by-7-inch squares that will be incorporated into patchwork blankets. Please share this message with anyone you think might be interested in joining our group. Blankets have already been distributed to two nursing homes in Beverly. Looking forward to seeing you on the 12th.

(The following d’var Torah was given on Friday night when we honored the Helman Family for supporting Monday night suppers.) Shabbat Shalom.  It is wonderful to be together this evening celebrating Shabbat and honoring the Helman family, whose generosity helps support Monday Night Suppers, where members of this congregation help to feed the hungry at the first Baptist Church.  Stephen Helman was instrumental in getting the Monday night suppers going, and it is a suitable tribute to his memory that this fund is in his name.   It is hard to imagine a world in which people are not hungry – and until that time comes, we must do what we can to help those in need.   This week’s Torah portion has something to teach us about hunger and social justice.  It contains some of the most dramatic scenes in the entire Torah.  After the ten plagues, the Israelites leave slavery in Egypt, and journey to the Red Sea.  The Egyptians are in pursuit.  Just in time, God splits the sea and the Israelites cross over.  This is an event that we relive on Passover, and in our daily services in the blessing for Redemption, just before the Amidah, … Continue reading →

REMINDER: Joint Tu B’Shevat Celebration, February 8 at Temple Shalom Please join us!

On Friday, Feb. 3, the Social Action Committee sponsored an oneg to honor Linda Helman for redirecting her fund in memory of her late husband, Stephen B. Helman, to Monday Night Suppers. Linda read this beautiful and moving poem to commemorate the evening: “For those of you who do not know I write my thoughts in rhyme. So to thank you all for coming tonight May take a little time. It’s been 10 years that Steve is gone But his legacy remains. He’d be so proud this special fund Will now be in his name. Helping others in every way Was very important to him, And feeding the hungry was especially so, So this is definitely a win. Thank you to the Social Action group For making my dream come true. A fund in his name that will remain A mitzvah from all of you. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.” We thank you, Linda. May Steve’s memory be for a blessing. (זִכְרוֹנוֹ לִבְרָכָה (ז”ל

The Social Action Committee asks for your continued support in collecting food for Beverly Bootstraps Food Pantry and the Jewish Food Pantry. This month, we are focusing on soup, in honor of the Patriots and the Soup-er Bowl. Drop off canned or non-perishable soups in the bins in the front lobby near the office. Your community thanks you!

Join Rabbi Adler and the Social Action Committee as they acknowledge the Helman Family for their generous decision to allocate the money from the Stephen B. Helman Fund to support Monday Night Suppers at the First Baptist Church this Friday, February 3 at 7PM followed by a special oneg. Shabbat Morning services begin at 9:00 AM. This week is called Shabbat Shira and we read the story of the crossing of the sea of reeds with special trope. The torah will be read by Eli Davidyan and Rabbi Adler with the haftarah chanted by Saul Axelrod. Sunday morning, February 5 is our first Community Learning Day of 2012. A conitnental breakfast will be served beginning at 8:30 AM followed by exciting storytelling and torah text study with Magid David Arfa, Pilates with JJ Hano, Studio 13 owner , a lesson on Eco Judaism with Rabbi Adler and an inspirational concert led by singer, songwriter and Jewish educator Jay Rapoport. Do not miss these wonderful community happenings at TBA.