Reconnect with old friends and meet new ones. Learn about events and opportunities to get involved at TBA during the year ahead.

You’ll hear from Sisterhood and Brotherhood, plus representatives of various committees including School, Membership, Ritual and Garden.

When & Where?

Please make note of the schedule for High Holiday services:

Erev Rosh Hashanah
Wednesday, September 8

6:49 P.M., Light Candles
6:45 P.M., Ma’ariv—Evening Service

First Day Of Rosh Hashanah
Thursday, September 9

8:45 A.M, Shacharit—Morning Service
10 A.M.–Noon, Junior Congregation
10 A.M.–1 P.M., Preschool Care
5:30 P.M.—Tashlich, At Dane Street Beach
6 P.M., Ma’ariv—Evening Service, At The Beach
6:46 P.M., Light Candles

Second Day Of Rosh Hashanah
Friday, September 10

8:45 A.M., Shacharit—Morning Service
10 A.M.–Noon, Junior Congregation
10 A.M.–1 P.M., Preschool Care

Shabbat Shuvah
Friday, September 10
6:46 P.M., Light Candles
7 P.M., Kabbalat Shabbat—Evening Service

Saturday, September 11
9 A.M., Shacharit—Morning Service

Erev Yom Kippur
Friday, September 17

6:33 P.M., Light Candles
6:30 P.M., Mincha And Kol Nidrei

Yom Kippur
Saturday, September 18

8:30 A.M., Shacharit—Morning Service
Yizkor prayers will be recited during the Torah service.
10 A.M.–Noon, Junior Congregation
10 A.M.–1 P.M.,  Preschool Care
5:45 P.M., Mincha—Afternoon Service
6:45 P.M., Ne’ilah—Concluding Service
7:21 P.M., Sounding of the Shofar

Break the Fast in the library after services

Sunday, August 22, 3-6 PM at TBA

• See your friends and make new ones
• Help organize the building to get ready for the upcoming school year
• Earn community service credits for school and Y2I
• Help plan out the themes and topics covered for the year

To RSVP or for more info, contact Miriam Blue at (781) 334-4667 or email miriambblue@aol.com

About TBA’s Community Learning Day

The Community Learning Days are designed to bring all generations of our congregation and the greater North Shore Jewish Community together to enjoy educational programming. The program is free and open to the public. Generally, our Community Learning Days feature one or more special guests complemented by individuals from our community who share their expertise, skill, interest or talent.

This program is generously sponsored by the Alan Kaplan Memorial Enrichment Fund.

May 2 Featured Guests

The David Project: “The Forgotten Refugees”

Israel Bonan will share with us the moving story of his deportation from Egypt at the start of the Six Days War in 1967, as well as the eventful history of the modern day Exodus of the Mizrahi Jews (“The Forgotten Refugees”), from Arab countries. Following some discussion, we will view an abbreviated version of the film, “The Forgotten Refugees,” a film about the mass exodus of Jews from the Middle East and North Africa in the 20th century. The film was produced by the David Project and Isra TV. Using extensive testimony of the former refugees from Egypt, Yemen, Libya, Iraq, and Morocco, the film weaves personal accounts with dramatic archival footage of rescue missions, historic images of immigration and resettlement, and analyses by contemporary scholars to tell the story of how and why the Jewish population in Arab countries declined from approximately 850,000 in 1948 to several thousand today. The David Project is a non-profit organization dedicated to educating and inspiring strong voices for Israel through dynamic educational seminars, workshops, and curricula.

Krav Maga: Israeli Martial Arts

Krav Maga, meaning contact combat, is a generic Israeli term that describes various self-defense systems in use by the Israeli Military that adhere to a certain set of principles and are based on some common concepts regarding how the body and mind work when placed under the extreme stress of a combat or conflict situation. It is a CQC, Close Quarter Combat system, that takes a direct approach to dealing with real world violence. One of the reasons Krav Maga is such an effective form of self-defense is that it was developed in Israel. The context of the Middle East situation forces it to be direct, efficient and effective; there is no room to allow anything that doesn’t work in to the system. Our special guest, Gershon Ben Keren of the Boston Academy of Krav Maga, is from England but he trains in Israel. He will lead two sessions, one for  K to grade 3 and the other for grades 4 to adult.

Jewish Meditation

Our new tradition on Community Learning Day!  The meditation will combine some “hitbodedut” — silent meditation — and some “hitbonenut” contemplation, along with a discussion about meditation practices.

(Schedule is subject to change)

Detailed descriptions of each of the sessions can be found below the schedule.  If you want to reserve a space in any of the sessions, or you have a question, please leave a comment.

Session Descriptions

The David Project: “The Forgotten Refugees”

Israel Bonan will share with us the moving story of his deportation from Egypt at the start of the Six Days War in 1967, as well as the eventful history of the modern day Exodus of the Mizrahi Jews (“The Forgotten Refugees”), from Arab countries. Following some discussion, we will view an abbreviated version of the film, “The Forgotten Refugees,” a film about the mass exodus of Jews from the Middle East and North Africa in the 20th century.

Krav Maga: Israeli Martial Arts

Krav Maga, meaning contact combat, is a generic Israeli term that describes various self-defense systems in use by the Israeli Military that adhere to a certain set of principles and are based on some common concepts regarding how the body and mind work when placed under the extreme stress of a combat or conflict situation. Our special guest is from England but he trains in Israel. He will lead two sessions, one for  k-grade 3 and the other for grades 4-adult.

Jewish Meditation

Join us as we again welcome an expert from Nishmat Hayyim: Breath of Life Jewish Meditation Collaborative of New England join us for a session of Jewish meditation.

Choir

Do you like to harmonize when we pray? Marcy Yellin continues her work developing a TBA choir. No previous experience required. As always, newcomers welcome!

Holiday Workshop (preschool) Craft and Music

Join Rebecca Guilmet teach the preschoolers about Yom Ha’atzma’ut, Israeli Independence Day.

Israeli Dancing

Lynn Rubenstein leads students and their families in a festive demonstration of Israeli dancing.

Israeli Exhibits

Move from station to station exploring Israel:

• Teachers to Israel Presentations, by TBA teachers
• State of Israel Timeline, by students in grades 5 to 7
• Rabbi and Congregant trip to Israel presentation
• The Art of Torah, grade 1 with Phil Blue
• Different Faces of Israel, with Lauren Goldman
• Falafel and Hummus tasting
• Sing-along, with Marcy Yellin

Relationship Between Judaism and Music

Shimon Soferr leads a discussion on the influence of Judaism on music.

About TBA’s Community Learning Day

The Community Learning Days are designed to bring all generations of our congregation and the greater North Shore Jewish Community together to enjoy educational programming. The program is free and open to the public. Generally, our Community Learning Days feature one or more special guests complemented by individuals from our community who share their expertise, skill, interest or talent.

This program is generously sponsored by the Alan Kaplan Memorial Enrichment Fund.

March 21 Featured Guests

Sheldon Low, Singer/Songwriter/Jewish Educator

On Sunday, March 21, we are excited to have Sheldon Low, the newest face in Jewish music, who performs rock concerts, ‘Light Up Shabbat’ services, and Artist-in-Residency weekends in Jewish communities throughout the United States. Low has an undeniable appeal to youth and family audiences, not only as a musician, singer/songwriter, and entertainer, but most importantly, as a Jewish educator and role model.

Alan Pierce and Saul Axelrod, Yiddish Radio Project

Saul Axelrod, our resident Yiddish expert, and TBA member Alan Pierce, President of the Jewish Historical Society of the North Shore, will take us back to the Golden Age of Yiddish radio with a discussion of the rich treasure trove of shows that have been recovered and restored. You will hear delightful commercials as well as excerpts from Rabbi Rubin’s Court of the Air (a Yiddish Judge Wapner) and songs from the Bagelman Sisters (or the Barry Sisters as we know them today).

History of Jewish Meditation

Rabbi Joel Hoffman, the Executive Director of Nishmat Hayyim, will present an introduction to yoga, Jewish meditation, and Kabbalah — all in 45 minutes!  It is a sampler class around the theme of happiness and what we want in our lives.  The meditation will combine some “hitbodedut” — silent meditation — and some “hitbonenut” contemplation.

Schedule of Learning Activities

(Schedule is subject to change)

Detailed descriptions of each of the sessions can be found below the schedule.  If you want to reserve a space in any of the sessions, or you have a question, please leave a comment.

Session Descriptions

Sheldon Low, Singer/Songwriter/Jewish Educator

On Sunday, March 21, we are excited to have Sheldon Low, the newest face in Jewish music, lead Temple B’nai Abraham children as singers and musicians in a rock concert of their own.

History of Jewish Meditation

Join us as we again welcome an expert from Nishmat Hayyim: Breath of Life Jewish Meditation Collaborative of New England describe the history of Jewish meditation.

Alan Pierce and Saul Axelrod, Yiddish Radio Project

Saul Axelrod, our resident Yiddish expert, and TBA member Alan Pierce, President of the Jewish Historical Society of the North Shore, will take us back to the Golden Age of Yiddish radio with a discussion of the rich treasure trove of shows that have been recovered and restored. You will hear delightful commercials as well as excerpts from Rabbi Rubin’s Court of the Air (a Yiddish Judge Wapner) and songs from the Bagelman Sisters (or the Barry Sisters as we know them today).

The Art of Torah

The Temple B’nai Abraham personal Torah is almost complete! Help finish it up by drawing a parashah! A separate lesson is planned for the first graders.

Choir

Do you like to harmonize when we pray? Marcy Yellin continues her work developing a TBA choir. No previous experience required. As always, newcomers welcome!

Concert Prep with Sheldon Low

During this time slot, Sheldon Low will work with the children musicians involved with his concert.

Games in Hebrew

The teens in the Atid program have planned to entertain the kids with a variety of games in Hebrew. Play Shimon Omer, Twister, and some other Hebrew games.

Holiday Workshop (preschool) Craft and Music

Join Rebecca Guilmet as she exposes the littlest ones to Passover and its traditions.

Israeli Dancing

Lynn Rubenstein leads the kindergarten class and their families in a festive demonstration of Israeli dancing.

Passover Workshop

Favored teacher Lauren Goldman will share Passover traditions with the second through fourth graders.

Ulpan Hebrew

Miriam Blue and Naomi Shiloh teach the group current Hebrew phrases and expressions so you too can chat with Israelis in their native tongue, at least a little bit! Hebrew speakers of all levels are welcome.

Come taste a large selection of kosher-for-Passover wines during a fun evening with friends. Join us for hors d’oeuvres, desserts and live music provided by the Joy of Sax jazz band. Kosher (not for Passover) beers will also be available for tasting. Your discounted orders will be available for pick up before Passover. Tickets are available  in the temple office. All proceeds benefit the TBA Religious School.

Where and When:

The Northshore’s Jewish Widows & Widowers Activity Group will be enjoying an afternoon of the hilarious, fast-paced performance of Groucho’s best one-liners, anecdotes, and songs featuring Frank Ferrante, the award-winning portrayer of this great comedian. He will reacquaint us with the likes of Harpo, Chico, Zeppo and Gummo, Charlie Chaplin, W.C. Fields, Greta Garbo, and others.

Please join us for a delightful afternoon of laughter followed by dinner nearby.

When? Sunday, April 25^th, at 2:00 PM

Where? Leventhal-Sidman Jewish Community Center, 333 Nahanton Street in Newton

Where’ll we dine? Charlie’s Eating & Drinking Saloon in Chestnut Hill

What’ll it cost? $26.00; dinner cost will be determined by what you order

Who’s taking reservations? Barbara Rutstein – 781-391-9322

Where do I send my check?
W.A.G.
c/o Arlene Titelbaum
13 Forenza Road
Peabody, MA  01960

Your check, confirming your reservation, must be received by April 10th.

Car pools will be leaving from Temple N’er Tamid in Peabody at 12:30 PM. As a token of appreciation to our drivers, we ask that each passenger contribute $1.00 for the ride. Please let us know if you’ll need a ride when making your reservation so we can plan accordingly.

SUNDAY, MARCH 14, 2010

10:00 AM

According to the Bylaws, Article 5; Meetings of the Congregation

Every March the Congregation shall meet for the following purposes: To approve the 2010 – 2011 Budget

Please make every effort to attend this important meeting.