Sisterhood Mosaic Mezuzah Making Monday, February 9 7:00 - 9:30 pm Cheryl Cohen Mosaics 360 Woodland St., Holliston Cost: $20-$25 per person RSVP now! Space is limited Join us as we each create our own mosaic mezuzah. RSVP to Jill Simms at sisterhood@temple- etzchaim.org. Brotherhood Poker Night Monday, February 15 7:00 pm at the Home of John Samolyk 60 Charles River Drive, Franklin Gentlemen, it is time once again to go "all in". Please let me know if you are interested in join- ing the Brotherhood Texas Hold'em Poker event. This is a non-competitive, FUN night where beginners and seasoned players can enjoy a night out. The cost is an initial $10 buy in and another $5 midway thru the night if you need the extra chips. Please RSVP by February 10 by contacting Stewart Lipson or John Samolyk at [email protected]Purim Cocktail Party and Martini Shake-Off Saturday, February 28 6:30 pm at the home of Jayme Solomon-Zissu 6 Larkin Lane, Hopedale It’s time for our Adult Purim cocktail party and new this year… a Martini Shake-Off! This competition will be fit for a king! Come taste a variety of cocktails and vote on your favorite! The winner will take home a special trophy. Let’s have some fun, food and drinks. We can have fun celebrat- ing the defeat of Haman in a fun and social way. Coming to the party? RSVP online at SignUp Genius. Interested in being a participant in the Shake- Off? All participants must register with Margot Rivelis at [email protected]. February 2015 / 5775 TEC Times A monthly calendar for the Temple Etz Chaim community Early Childhood Movie & Snack Sunday, February 1 2:00 - 4:00 pm at Temple Building Bring your pillow, sleep- ing bag, favorite stuffed toy and do not forget to dress up as a pirate, fairy or even a Pirate Fairy! Children will enjoy a snack & the movie, Tink- er Bell and the Pirate Fairy before we enjoy the “big game!”. Joining us? Email [email protected]What I Learned in Israel Friday, February 27 7:30 pm at Temple Building During Shabbat evening services, State Rep. Jeffrey Roy, who represents Franklin and parts of Medway in the State Legisla- ture, will speak about a recent trip to Israel that he took under the auspices of the Jewish Community Relations Council of Boston. Passover Candy Sales Now through March 1st It’s time for the annual Passover Candy Sale sponsored by Temple Etz Chaim Sisterhood. Children and teens of TEC Religious School received their packets for the Miss Chocolate Kosher for Pass- over candy sale. You can purchase through a student in the religious school or by contacting Jill Simms or Cindy Heilweil or by filling our the mini order form in this newsletter. For more information contact [email protected]
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Sisterhood Mosaic Mezuzah Making Monday, February 9 7:00 - 9:30 pm Cheryl Cohen Mosaics 360 Woodland St., Holliston Cost: $20-$25 per person RSVP now! Space is limited
Join us as we each create our own mosaic mezuzah. RSVP to Jill Simms at sisterhood@temple-
etzchaim.org.
Brotherhood Poker Night Monday, February 15 7:00 pm at the Home of John Samolyk 60 Charles River Drive, Franklin
Gentlemen, it is time once again to go "all in". Please let me know if you are interested in join-ing the Brotherhood Texas Hold'em Poker event. This is a non-competitive, FUN night where beginners and seasoned players can enjoy a night out. The cost is an initial $10 buy in and another $5 midway thru the night if you need the extra chips.
Please RSVP by February 10 by contacting Stewart Lipson or John Samolyk at [email protected]
Purim Cocktail Party and Martini Shake-Off
Saturday, February 28 6:30 pm at the home of Jayme Solomon-Zissu 6 Larkin Lane, Hopedale
It’s time for our Adult Purim cocktail party and new this year… a Martini Shake-Off! This competition will be fit for a king! Come taste a variety of cocktails and vote on your favorite! The winner will take home a special trophy. Let’s have some fun, food and drinks. We can have fun celebrat-ing the defeat of Haman in a fun and social way.
Coming to the party? RSVP online at SignUp Genius. Interested in being a participant in the Shake-Off? All participants must register with Margot Rivelis at [email protected].
February 2015 / 5775
TEC Times A monthly calendar for the
Temple Etz Chaim community
Early Childhood Movie & Snack Sunday, February 1 2:00 - 4:00 pm at Temple Building
Bring your pillow, sleep-ing bag, favorite stuffed
toy and do not forget to dress up as a pirate, fairy or even a Pirate Fairy! Children will enjoy a snack & the movie, Tink-er Bell and the Pirate Fairy before we enjoy the “big game!”. Joining us? Email [email protected]
What I Learned in Israel Friday, February 27 7:30 pm at Temple Building
During Shabbat evening services, State Rep. Jeffrey Roy, who represents Franklin and parts of Medway in the State Legisla-ture, will speak about a recent trip to Israel
that he took under the auspices of the Jewish Community Relations Council of Boston.
Passover Candy Sales Now through March 1st
It’s time for the annual Passover Candy Sale sponsored by Temple Etz Chaim Sisterhood. Children and teens of TEC Religious School received their packets for the Miss Chocolate Kosher for Pass-over candy sale. You can purchase through a student in the religious school or by contacting Jill Simms or Cindy Heilweil or by filling our the mini order
Passover Wine Tasting Event Sunday, March 15 2:00 - 5:00 pm Pour Richard’s Wine & Spirits 14 Grove Street, Franklin
More details to follow...
Visit and Tour JCC Grossman Camp
Sunday, March 15 JCC Grossman Camp 294 Powissett Street, Dover, MA 2:00 - 4:00 pm
Visit and tour JCC Grossman Camp, meet the camp director and staff and learn how JCC
Grossman Camp is a place to be active, a place to make friends and a place for building skills and community. Var-ied activities give campers ages 4.5 to 15 years old a sense of the world around them—and supportive, experienced staff encourage exploration and growth in this vibrant Jewish camping environment. Bus transportation available from more than 40 communities throughout Greater Boston. Extended day available in Newton (at the Leventhal-Sidman JCC). Financial assistance is available. No charge. Everyone welcome. A program of the Ryna Greenbaum JCC Center for the Arts. For more information, visit bostonjcc.org/grossman or call 617-244-5124.
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Introduction to Judaism
Sunday, Starting March 1 16 Week Course 2:00 - 5:00 pm at Temple Building $275/individual or $360/couple
This 16-week course is designed for individuals and couples wishing to explore Judaism or considering becoming Jewish. Interfaith couples are encouraged to enroll together. Taught by a dynamic team of Reform rabbis, cantors and educators, Introduction to Judaism provides an opportunity to learn about Jewish history, traditions, holidays and life cycle ceremonies. Participants will gain comfort and famili-arity with the symbols, liturgy, music, traditions and Hebrew blessings that accompany Jewish celebrations in the home and synagogue. Rabbi Alpert will be the principal teacher. Advance registration is required. This class is offered by Reform Jewish Outreach Boston. For questions contact Rabbi Alpert or please go to their website to register.
The dates for this course are: March 1, 8, 15, 22, April 12, May 3, 10, 17, 31, June 7, 14, 21.
Welcoming Your Baby Understanding Jewish Birth Rituals
Thursday, March 5 7:00 - 9:00 pm at Temple Building
Designed for new parents and those anticipating parenthood, this interactive discussion ex-
plores ideas for welcoming a new baby in ways that honor both parents’ traditions and religious backgrounds. We will provide practical information about Jewish birth, adoption and naming ceremonies, and how these ceremonies might be adapted for your family. We will discuss opportunities to express gratitude for the deep blessings of parenthood that will enhance your growing family. Both partners encour-aged to attend together. Interfaith, Adoptive, Blended, LGBTQ families are welcome.
This course will be taught by Rabbi Allison Berry of Temple Shalom in Newton. There is no cost. Advanced registra-tion is required. Questions or to register, please go to their website or call 617-928-0012.
Tot Shabbat Passover Model Seder Saturday, March 21 9:30 - 10:30 am at Temple Building
Join us for a Passover Shabbat Service and Model Seder geared for birth - sec-
ond graders. A service with songs, stories & a Torah pa-rade. Bring in Passover with family and friends. Enjoy a snack, craft & make some memories. For more information contact Dawn Doucette-Kaplan.
Brotherhood 5th Annual Bowling Night
Postponed… stay tuned for new date! PINZ Entertainment in Milford
Saturday, Feb. 7, 14, 21, 28 8:30 am at the Temple Building
Join the Rabbi for our weekly text study. No Hebrew needed. We’ll study text in English. Come when you can or come every Saturday. The door is open to open your mind!
Shabbat Schedule Friday, February 6 at 7:00 pm at TEC Family Shabbat Service Friday, February 13 at 7:30 pm at TEC Erev Shabbat Service Friday, February 20 at 7:30 pm at TEC Erev Shabbat Service Friday, February 27 at 6:30 pm at TEC Tot Shabbat Service Friday, February 27 at 7:30 pm at TEC Erev Shabbat Service with speaker Representative Jeffrey Roy
Tiny Tots Playgroup Monday, February 2, 9, 16, 23 10:00 - 11:30 am at the Temple Building Tiny tots is designed to help families with chil-
dren birth through preschool make Jewish connections. Our gatherings are casual, our connections become strong. For more information, please contact Melissa Chartoff at [email protected].
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Ongoing Events
Staying Connected and Informed
Message from Rabbi Alpert
Message from the President Grace Kooper
Message from our Director of Education Hana Berman
Temple Etz Chaim Facebook
Temple Etz Chaim Sisterhood Facebook
Temple Etz Chaim LinkedIn
Zumba January 12, 26, February 2, 9, 25, March 2 7:30 pm at Temple Building $40 for members $50 for non-members
Party yourself into shape. No dance experience required, just be ready to have some fun! Sign up with Dawn at [email protected]
Donations General Fund In loving memory of Harvey Chandler, father of Melissa Folsom with love by the Rivelis family.
In memory of Roxanna Dubova by Carl Farber. In loving memory of Lorna & Alvin Halpern by The Hirshfield Family.
Building Fund In loving memory of Janet & Louis Hirshfield by The Hirsh-field Family.
If you’d like to make a donation in memory or honor of somebody or just to support us, please go to our online form.
Be a JFS Patient Navigator Volunteer
You value your independence, help others keep theirs.
Join the JFS Patient Navigator corps of volunteers that provides access to vital health services. Patient Navigators are trained volun-teers who accompany frail older adults to medical appointments, facilitate communication with medical staff, and provide practical and emotional support. CJP funds JFS to provide this important service to Jewish seniors in Metrowest.
If you have an interest in helping frail older adults maintain their independence, Email JFS or call 508-875-3100 x110 or fill out their online form to volunteer. Next one day training will be scheduled in March. Date has not been determined yet.
