Congregation Kehillath Israel

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1 Program Guide for 5773 Congregation Kehillath Israel An ever-widening circle

2 Shana Tova, As we begin a new year in the Jewish calendar, we invite you to make a renewed commitment to be involved with the KI community. The catalogue that you hold in your hands represents some of the many ways to become more connected and to continue (or start!) your Jewish learning and growth. Choose from options like Hebrew, Jewish eating, discussions about Israeli current events, and holiday celebrations. Join a committee looking for volunteers, commit to coming to daily minyan once a week, or find a chevruta (learning partner). If you don t find what you want here, reach out and suggest a class for the future. We re here to help you find ways to engage and be inspired. May 5773 be a year filled with blessing and growth, Rabbi Bill Hamilton - Rabbi Emma Kippley-Ogman - Rabbi Rachel Silverman - 1 -

3 SHABBAT EVENING KICKS (KI Community Kabbalat Shabbat) Friday evenings, kabbalat shabbat begins at 6:00 PM (summer) or 5:15 PM (winter) KICKS (KI Community Kabbalat Shabbat), KI s Friday evening service, is a warm community of spiritually-engaged Jews that strives to create soulful, energetic Friday night tefillah and nourishing, inclusive communal activities. We cultivate a traditional-egalitarian davening atmosphere that is committed to powerful prayer experience, within the broader communal fabric of Jewish learning and socializing in Brookline and Boston. We welcome new faces and seasoned ones, and encourage everyone to join us in taking responsibility for the group experience. In the winter, mincha begins five minutes after candle-lighting. kikabbalatshabbat@gmail.com to get on the weekly list. Shabbat Dinners, hosted by KICKS or the Young Leadership Division Shabbat dinner after Friday night services Sometimes a catered or pot-luck meal at shul (sometimes focused particularly on 20- and 30-somethings and often open to all), and sometimes hosted in community members homes. Watch your for details as they come up. Cuddle Up Shabbat with Julia Priest Second Fridays at 6 PM and fourth Fridays at 5 PM This is a favorite time for families with toddlers to welcome Shabbat on Friday night. Join us for song, story, and blessings as we have the Bimah of KI s Main Sanctuary all to ourselves! Shabbat Morning Davenning & Layning: Interested in leading davenning, or learning how to lead? Contact Morry Safer at morrysafer@gmail.com. Interested in layning Torah or Haftorah? Contact Larry Cohen at larry_cohen@comcast.net. SHABBAT DAY Main Sanctuary Shabbat Morning Services Shabbat mornings, 8:45 AM Full, traditional egalitarian services that integrate tefillah (prayer) and torah (learning), communal singing and quiet reflection, are led by KI s clergy and members of the congregation. Pesukei DeZimra (the preliminary service of quietly chanted or sung psalms) begins at 8:45. Shacharit (the main body of the morning service) begins around 9:15, and Torah reading begins around 10. A sermon bringing the weekly portion into dialogue with personal and philosophical questions and current events, delivered by one of KI s rabbis or a guest teacher, begins around 10:45 and is followed by Musaf, the conclusion of the service. Children gather on the bimah with the rabbis for Adon Olam, a closing prayer, at about 11:45. Nitzanim (kids birth-4 with an adult) Shabbat mornings at 10:45 AM, lay led Celebrate Shabbat with songs, prayer, and movement in Novakoff Hall followed by the Children s Kiddush with the congregation. Mini-Minyan (early readers) Shabbat mornings at 10:00 AM, professionally led Celebrate Shabbat with songs, stories, and prayer, upstairs in the K/1 classroom, will conclude the service together with the congregation, followed by the Kiddush. Junior Congregation (grades 2-6) Shabbat mornings at 10:00 AM, professionally led Celebrate Shabbat with prayers and discussion, using an age-appropriate participatory siddur, in the chapel, will conclude the service together with the congregation, followed by the Kiddush. (On school vacation weeks, Mini-Minyan and Junior Congregation combine.) Mincha / Seudah Shlishit / Havdalah in the Rabb Chapel Shabbat afternoons, 25 minutes before candle-lighting time This more intimate set of services as shabbat comes to a close involve reflective tefillah (prayer), including Torah reading, and some of the most special learning of the week through text-rich conversation with Rabbi Hamilton, all over a light meal around a table

4 HOLIDAY CELEBRATIONS Build & Decorate the KI Sukkah Sunday, September 30, 9:00 AM Contact Jenny in the office at for more information. Young Leadership (20s and 30s) Beer & Pizza in the Sukkah Wednesday, October 3, 7-8:30 PM Celebrate Sukkot under the stars at one of the most popular events of the year. Reconnect with old friends and meet new people! Singles and couples, members and non-members, everyone s welcome. Suggested donation: $5 for members, $8 for non-members. RSVP by Sunday, September 30, before 5 PM, to congki@gmail.com. STEW-kot (Shabbat Dinner in the Sukkah) Friday, October 5, 7:30 PM Join us for Shabbat dinner in the Sukkah after KICKS services. KI will provide vegetarian stew. Sides are dairy/vegan potluck. Please bring either pre-packaged, purchased food that is sealed and marked with a kosher symbol, or something made with raw vegetables (like a green salad). Wine, challah, cheese, and dips are all welcome. Please bring reusable bowls, plates, flatware, and cups for your family to use. RSVP by Wednesday, October 3 online at or contact the KI office with what you are bringing and the names in your party ( ). Hannukat HaBayit Sunday, December 23 For the second year in a row, the KI community will gather to clean, overhaul, renovate, and generally improve our communal building. We ll tackle a few large projects and some small ones as well. There will be ways everyone across the age-span can participate and lend a hand. Save the date! Purim Carnival Sunday, February 24 When the Megillah reading is over and the songs have been sung, join us for our annual Purim Carnival! Games, toys, activities, and food for all! It is surely an event not to be missed! Tikkun Leil Shavuot Tuesday - Wednesday, May Join your friends and neighbors for an all-night educational and cultural experience at the 5th Annual Brookline Community Tikkun Leil Shavuot! We will again offer a variety of traditional and innovative programming. Come for one hour, or stay up all-night! Learn from world-renowned educators and neighborhood favorites. Study traditional and contemporary texts. Past years have included meditation, wines tasting, bread baking, and much much more! Simchat Torah: Brookline Community Celebration at KI Monday evening, October 8 Join KI, Minyan Shaleym, and Washington Square Minyan for children s programming, festive evening services, dancing and dinner. 6:15 PM Family Service 6:45 PM Ma ariv and Hakafot 9:00 PM Dinner There is no cost for the evening, but you need to sign up for dinner. Please go to or call the KI office, Donations welcome to defray the cost

5 ADULT LEARNING SERIES Please join us for one or more of these courses, offered during Many of these courses will run only if 10 people register please sign up in advance so we know you want to join in. Call or Paula in the KI office for more information or to register for any of the courses: / INTRODUCTORY CLASSES De-Mystifying the High Holidays with Rabbi Rachel Silverman, co-sponsored by the Jewish Discovery Institute September 5, 7:30-9 PM Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur services can be difficult to access for interfaith couples, yet often serve as the first introduction to Judaism for many. This workshop will highlight the major themes of the Jewish High Holidays of Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur with an eye towards making the High Holidays more meaningful and less intimidating. When Bad Things Happen to Good People: A New Approach with Rabbi Bill Hamilton Shabbat morning, September 8, 12:30 PM in the Rabb Chapel after kiddush Join Rabbi Bill Hamilton to consider a new approach, based upon the writings of Rabbi Abraham Joshua Heschel, to facing life s most vexing and relentlessly difficult question - How to respond when the righteous suffer? Introduction to the High Holy Days with Rabbi Rachel Silverman Mondays, September 10 and 24, 7:30 PM Overwhelmed and confused by Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur? Want to learn more about the meaning behind the holidays as well as the prayers and rituals on them? This class is for you! Learners Minyan with Rabbi Rachel Silverman and Bruce Weinstock Shabbat mornings 9:00 AM, 11/3, 11/17, 12/15, 1/12, 1/19, 2/2, 3/2, 3/16, 4/6, 4/27 Have you felt awkward, frustrated or overwhelmed in a synagogue service? Now is your chance to make yourself at home with the beautiful and inspiring liturgy of our tradition. Join us to unravel the structure, choreography, and meaning of the Shabbat morning service as we pray together. No previous background in Hebrew or Jewish education is necessary, just the desire to learn. At the end of each session, we will join the Sanctuary for the last third of the service. Our Learners Minyan is co-sponsored by the Jewish Discovery Institute. There is no fee for the class, but we ask that everyone purchase the Siddur (prayer book) Eit Ratzon, a wonderful learner s siddur that we will be using in the class. Order the book directly at Please purchase the $38 red siddur, not the yellow one. The program is free but registration is required. If you need childcare, please include in your for how many children and their ages. Jewish Basics with Rabbi Rachel Silverman Wednesdays, January 9, 16, 23, 7:30 PM A course for anyone interested in exploring Judaism interfaith couples, those considering conversion, and Jews looking for adult-level basics. This class introduces the fundamentals of Jewish thought and practice. Topics include life cycle events, theology and prayer, Israel, and history. Why IS This Night Different From All Other Nights? Exploring Passover with Rabbi Rachel Silverman, co-sponsored by the Jewish Discovery Institute Wednesday, March 13, 7-9 PM The Passover Seder is the most elaborate and well-known Jewish home rituals. This program will help you feel more comfortable at your Seder. Discussion will also focus on issues that can arise for interfaith families around the holidays. High Holy Days Tune Learning Shabbat morning, September 15, 12:30 PM in the Rabb Chapel after kiddush Join Rabbi Emma Kippley-Ogman to learn some of the tunes we will use in the Epstein Auditorium over the Yamim Noraim

6 THEMATIC CLASSES Parashat HaShavua with Rabbi Silverman and Becky Silverstein First and third Shabbat mornings at 12:30 PM during kiddush This class will focus on the spiritual and practical depths of the weekly Torah portion. No Hebrew required. Talmud with Bruce Weinstock Shabbat afternoons (ongoing) Ongoing, meets every Shabbat afternoon, approximately one hour before mincha. For exact times see weekly e-news. Contact Bruce Weinstock at or for more information, including location each week. Advanced Talmud with Rabbi Joe Schultz Thursdays, 11:00 AM (ongoing) Learn Talmud with commentary Engaging Israel: Foundations for a New Relationship a program of the Shalom Hartman Institute Sundays, 10/14, 10/21, 10/28, 11/4, 12/9, & 12/16 at KI from 9-10:30 AM Tuesdays, 11/13, 20, 27 & 12/4, at Temple Beth Zion, 7-8:30 PM Tuesdays, 1/8 & 1/15 at Ohabei Shalom, 7-8:30 PM Are you curious about Israel but never really had a safe space to learn? An Israel activist who wants to be rooted in Jewish learning? Tired of reading just the news and want to go deeper? Beginning the week of October 14, engage with other adults around key Jewish questions through the lens of Israel. Each 1.5 hour session includes text study, lecture, and discussion; a $50 course fee covers sessions and materials. Learn with Coolidge Corner Rabbis Claudia Kreiman, Sonia Saltzman, David Starr, Andy Vogel, and Moshe Waldoks. Space limited to 20 per shul, registration is required. Sponsored by Combined Jewish Philanthropies, Congregation Kehillath Israel, Temple Beth Zion, Temple Ohabei Shalom and Temple Sinai Read Hebrew America (beginning Hebrew) with Rabbi Steve Steindel Tuesdays 7:30 PM, 10/16, 10/25, 11/1, 11/8, 11/15, 11/22 Free Hebrew reading crash course - six 1.5 hour weekly classes at KI starting on October 16. LimmudBoston December 2, at Congregation Mishkan Tefila, Chestnut Hill, MA LimmudBoston is an annual celebration of Jewish culture for everyone exploring their Jewish journey. LimmudBoston includes text and study and food and music and all kinds of sessions for all ages and all learners. Join KI members and participants and teachers from across the region for a full day of Jewish learning. Go to for more information. Beyond the Alef-Bet (advanced beginner Hebrew) with Rabbi Steve Steindel Tuesdays 7:30 PM, 12/11, 12/18, 1/8, 1/15, 1/22, 1/29, 2/5, 2/12, 2/19, 2/26 This 10-session class in Hebrew reading is for learners who already know the alef-bet but want to advance their reading skills. The cost of the class is $150. Challah Making with Leora Kimmel Greene Thursday, December 13, 6 PM Challah making (and braiding!) from scratch! Learn how to bake your own delicious challah and be a star at your Shabbat dinner table. Sign up for this free class by ing Paula (paula@congki.org) by Dec. 10. Tallit Workshop with Rabbi Rachel Silverman Sundays, March 3, 10, and 17 from 1-3pm Intrigued by the idea of wearing a tallit? Want to create one that has special meaning for you? This crafty class will explore the mitzvah and customs of wearing a tallit, before we each set out to make our own. No experience necessary, sewing help will be provided. Open to men and women. The class is free but you ll be asked to purchase your own supplies to make a tallit

7 Mezzuzah Making/Writing Workshop with Rabbi Rachel Silverman, Rabbi Rachel Schoenfeld, and Ellen Dietrick Dates to be determined Interested in creating your own mezzuzah from claf (parchment) to designing the case? Join scribe Rabbi Rachel Schoenfeld to learn how to write the parchment that goes inside the mezzuzah, and glass artist Ellen Dietrick to make your own casing. The class will include both textual and hands-on learning. The class will likely run in the spring, if there is sufficient interest. Paula to let us know that you d like more information. LIFECYCLES Parenting Through a Jewish Lens (meets at KI, 384 Harvard St) Sundays 10 AM: 10/21, 10/28, 11/4, 12/2, 12/9, 12/16, 1/6, 1/13, 2/3 A 10-week journey for parents: Explore core values (ikkarim) that can strengthen your family. Learn with expert instructors who understand your concerns. Enjoy rich conversations with other parents on topics that matter. Participants hail from all backgrounds and faith traditions. Classes begin October 21, and run for 10 consecutive sessions (excluding school vacation dates) with The Coolidge Corner Collaborative (the class meets at Congregation Kehillath Israel); Sundays, 10 11:30 AM. This 10-session class costs $145 per person, $240 per couple. Register at or contact Elisha Gechter at egechter@hebrewcollege.edu. A Time to Birth: Childbirth Education with A Jewish Twist with Rabbi Shira Shazeer Tuesdays 7:00-9:15 PM: Fall: 10/30, 11/6, 11/13, 11/20, 11/27, 12/4, 12/11, 12/18 Spring: 1/29, 2/5, 2/12, 2/19, 2/26, 3/5, 3/12, 3/19 have the chance to create a birth plan, and a plan for your baby s bris or welcoming / naming ceremony that reflects your vision of the family you are building. You ll also form a mini-community of emerging families to support each other through birth, bris, babies and beyond. Plus, throughout the class you ll have a chance to start getting to know the local Jewish community and what it has to offer as you transition to life as a young family. For more details and to register visit Rabbi Shira Shazeer, founder of the Jewish Birth Network, Graduate of the Rabbinical School of Hebrew College, and has trained in Childbirth Education through Childbirth International. She loves planning and facilitating Jewish life-cycle rituals, and has a passion for creating ceremonies that reflect the individuals involved. She sees pregnancy and birth as safe, holy, and powerful moments which, when experienced with presence and intention transform individuals and couples, launching them into the joys, challenges and responsibilities of parenthood. Tying the Knot: A Pre-Marriage Workshop for Couples with Rachel Barbanel-Fried Wednesdays 7:30 PM: 11/7, 11/14, 11/28, 12/5, 12/12 If you are planning to marry or are considering engagement, it is important to explore your relationship and begin to develop skills to handle the challenges that arise when two people share their lives. Examine and discuss a variety of issues, including marital roles and expectations; religion and spirituality; personality differences, communication styles, managing conflict, decision-making skills, intimacy, money and finances; and household, social and leisure activities. Jewish values and traditions provide a strong context for a safe and supportive discussion on this deeply rewarding and challenging journey of marriage. This 5-session class costs $100 for KI members and $125 for non-members. Please register through the main office (mainoffice@congki.org or ) Facilitator: Rachel Barbanel-Fried is a clinical psychologist specializing in working with couples who are thinking about getting married, planning their wedding and marriage, and who are working together to strengthen their union once it s already established. Prepare for the birth of your baby in the context of Jewish community. Learn about the normal labor and birth process, pain relief and management options, relaxation skills, understanding your options and communicating with your caregiver, and your partner. At the same time, explore the themes of childbirth education from a Jewish perspective and discover your personal way to connect with the miracle of birth in a supportive pluralistic environment. By the time your baby arrives, you ll

8 Adult Bar/Bat Mitzvah Course with Rabbi Bill Hamilton Mondays 7:30-9 PM Join Rabbi Bill Hamilton and Rabbi David Starr in the second and final year of the course that will probe Jewish thinking and being, and will culminate with an Adult Bar/Bat Mitzvah celebration on April 6, Jewish Journey Book Club This book club focuses on Jewish themed literature for those converting to Judaism, considering conversion, or interested in learning more about Jewish culture. Our mission is to expand our knowledge of Jewish culture through reading and discussing works of fiction and non-fiction. Book selection and scheduling meetings are made through group consensus while members take turns hosting or organizing meeting places throughout the Boston area. Our aim is to be collaborative and inclusive in order to accommodate all members and their preferences. Kosher snacks and drinks are welcome at every meeting. In the future we are interested in expanding this group to include other cultural activities so please bring ideas and suggestions! Join the mailing list to help pick a book and schedule our next meeting! Shaina at Shaina.Rasmussen@Gmail. Com for more information. LEARNING FOR SENIORS Bagels and Torah with Rabbi Bill Hamilton Mondays 8:00 AM Start your week off with bagels, coffee, and some weekly learning with Rabbi Hamillton in KI s Rabb Chapel lobby each Monday morning from 8:00-8:45 AM. We ll get started on October 15 and all are welcome, so spread the word! Active Conversation and Scholarship for Seniors with Rabbi Suzanne Offit Tuesdays 1:30-2:30 PM at Hebrew Senior Life, 1550 Beacon St. Please call Rabbi Suzanne for more information: Gentle Learning and Sharing for Seniors with Rabbi Suzanne Offit Tuesdays 2:30 PM at Hebrew Senior Life, 100 Centre St. Please call Rabbi Suzanne for more information: JCC Learning for Seniors at Hebrew Senior Life 1550 Beacon St. Fridays beginning at 11 AM with a speaker, lunch at noon (reservations required) followed by a performer at 1 PM. In September the meal will cost $4, but beginning in October the meal will be just $3. To request free van transportation and to reserve your meal, please call by Wednesday of each week. WEEKDAY PROGRAMMING FOR YOUNG CHILDREN Hebrew Play Class (0-3 yrs) Friday mornings, 10:00-10:45 AM - 9 week class running September 21 - November 16 meeting at KI in the Novakoff room Join an exciting and interactive program for parents and children that exposes families to the joys of learning and speaking Hebrew as well as to Israeli culture. Each week focuses on a new theme through lively music, books, and activities. No prior Hebrew experience is necessary. All are welcome (including non-hebrew speaking caregivers) to come build a community and play in Hebrew! $120/KI members. $150 / non-members. (Additional sibling 9+ months: $50). For more information: or call Kitanim Play Group (2-4 yrs) Tuesday mornings, 9:15-10:30 AM - 10 week class running October 16 - December 18, meeting at KI in a 3rd floor classroom. Join us as we joyfully celebrate the Jewish year in a playgroup that introduces Jewish culture, holidays, traditions, and stories to young children in a way that engages their whole learning and growing selves. Each week will follow a structure that includes individual play, group and social skills time, circle time, and center time. Children will learn with

9 an experienced storyteller, sing songs, play imaginatively, dance, create artwork, and much more. This introduction to Jewish learning is a strong foundation for your child s educational and Jewish future. $150/KI members. $175/non-members. (Additional, participating siblings: $75). Finances will not be an obstacle for participation. Please contact us if you need to make alternate financial arrangements. PROGRAMMING FOR TEENS & PRE-TEENS Telem! with Jeff Klein Sunday afternoons 4-6 PM, 9/9, 9/23, 10/14, 10/28, 11/4, 11/18, 12/2, 12/16, 1/6, 1/13, 1/27, 2/10, 3/3, 3/17, 3/24, 4/7, 4/28, 5/5, 5/19, 6/2 Calling all teens to join together to do social justice with your friends, two Sundays a month. There will be learning sessions at KI & site visits at Hearth in Cambridge, where we will be working to combat homelessness among the elderly. For more information educator Jeff Klein at jeffklein@gmail.com. If you would like to join the group, please contact Paula Silver in the KI office: paula@congki.org / The program fee of $300 is payable to the office (lack of funds will not be an obstacle to participation). Learn more: and Rosh Chodesh: It s a Girl Thing with Tiferet Gordon Sunday afternoons 2-4 PM, 10/14, 11/18, 12/9, 1/6, 2/10, 3/17, 4/28, 6/9 In partnership with Moving Traditions, KI hosts a Rosh Chodesh group for 5th, 6th, and 7th grade girls. The group will be a space to enjoy each other s company each month, with activities and discussions around the themes of the year-cycle (including a lot of craft projects) and what it means to be a Jewish girl in process of becoming a teenager and a Jewish woman. If you d like to join the group, please contact Paula Silver in the KI office: paula@congki.org / The program fee of $300, includes participation and materials, is payable to the office (lack of funds will not be an obstacle to participation). evolving roles of boys and men. educator Jeff Klein at jeffklein@ gmail.com with your questions, thoughts, and ideas for what the group could do. If you would like to join the group, please contact Paula Silver in the KI office: paula@congki.org / The program fee of $300, includes participation and materials, is payable to the office (lack of funds will not be an obstacle to participation). B nai Mitzvah Seminar with Gaby Avery-Peck and Rabbi Rachel Silverman Sunday afternoons 3-5 PM, 10/21, 11/4, 12/2, 1/13, 2/3, 3/10, 4/7, 5/12 Families of students becoming bar/bat mitzvah before December 2013 will spend the year learning and volunteering together, clarifying values and engaging in a wide range of Jewish experiences. JOIN KI S CHAPTER OF NERUSY! This year, KI will be starting two youth programs as part of the New England Regional United Synagogue Youth (NERUSY) movement: a Kadima program for 4th and 5th graders and Junior USY for 6th 8th graders. NERUSY offers pre-teens and teens the opportunity to immerse themselves in various Jewish and social activities while forming friendships that will last a lifetime. Events include trips to George s Island, Coco Key s Water Park, Shabbatons, leadership retreats and more! Chapter and Regional membership dues for Kadima and Jr. USY for the 2012/2013 year are $35 per child. Please contact gaby@congki.org with any questions or to register! Forms are also available in the main office with Paula Silver. Men-in-Training (MIT) with Jeff Klein Sunday afternoons 2-4 PM, 10/14, 11/18, 12/9, 1/6, 2/10, 3/17, 4/28, 6/7-9 This monthly program for boys in grades 5-7 will culminate in a camping trip in June. It will involve physical activities as well as discussions on the

10 SOCIAL OPPORTUNITIES Open House Shabbat Friday - Saturday, September 7-8 There will be representatives from the membership committee and board on hand to welcome prospective congregants at both Kabbalat Shabbat services on Friday and Shacharit services on Saturday. If you know of anyone who recently moved to the area or is looking for a new spiritual home please invite them to join us for this special Open House Shabbat. New Member Brunch in Back Bay Sunday, September 30, 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM All new congregants are invited to a special brunch, at a private home in Back Bay, to welcome them to Kehillath Israel. Special invitations will be sent to anyone who joined the synagogue after May 1. Israeli Dancing Mondays beginning at 7:30 PM Everyone welcome. Open dancing with some instruction. Fun for the body and mind! Partner dances 7:30-8:30 PM Beginner and intermediate circle dances: 8:30-10 PM Mostly partner dances and advanced circle dances: 10 PM - midnight $5/$3 for students. Info: /dancingcloud33@gmail.com (Susan) KI Kwilters Anyone interested in any kind of needle or textile art is welcome to come sit, knit, crochet, sew, or just chat along with the group. Each meeting will feature a talk, a demonstration, or a workshop to actually make a small item to take home. The agenda for the following meeting will be announced at the previous meeting and in the KI bulletin. Please always feel free to bring some Show and Tell to share your accomplishments with the group! You will find a very appreciative audience. Tentative agenda: October 21 Summer parade. What have you been up to over the summer? Bring your achievements to show and tell. Make a small Torah scroll to celebrate Simchat Torah (supplies provided). November 18 Fall Creations Margaret Wilcox Smith, a professional needlework artist from Memphis, will show examples of her exquisite French sewing for children, and will bring a demonstration of how she integrates batiste and lace to make her creations. Margaret is the sister of Joyce Graff. See a preview at dreamstitcher.net December 16 Hanukkah lights. What have you made as presents for Hanukkah? We won t tell! Show it off to the group before you give it away. Make (or just watch) a quick table runner to decorate for the season (supplies list posted, or kit can be ordered). January 20 Celebrate the New Year for the Trees. Make a tree wall hanging for Tu Bishvat! (supplies list posted, or kit can be ordered). Bring show and tell. February 10 Purim is coming up fast! What would you like to make? The group will decide on the group project (voting December 16), or you can do your own thing. You can ask the group to collaborate on your costume or decorating idea. Bring show and tell. GROUPS Like any organization, we are always looking for volunteers. Get involved by joining an existing committee or group, or by forming a new one. Devote as much time and expertise as you can you will find it a very rewarding experience. Help out in the office, or in the garden there is always room for another helping hand. Daily Minyan KI s Daily Minyan meets weekdays in the Rabb Chapel at 7 AM and 7 PM, Friday 7 AM, and Sunday 8 AM and 7 PM at 100 Centre St. Shabbat evening times vary with the season; please check the website or call the Main Office for times and for holiday schedule changes. We need you to carry on this tradition! To sign up for a minyan, once a week or once a month, Linda Jason at lgjason@verizon.net or call the KI office,

11 The Chesed Committee The Chesed Committee at Congregation Kehillath Israel strives to provide opportunities for acts of loving kindness towards the members of our community. We aim to help congregants participate in these acts, in order to support those who mourn, people in need, and times of celebration. We use an online system called Lotsa Helping Hands to organize for various purposes. Go to KI s Lotsa Helping Hands page to set up an account: tinyurl.com/helpinghandski. Our ongoing Challah Chesed project, also organized on Lotsa Helping Hands, provides a visit and challah for Shabbat to a senior in the community every week. If you have any questions or if there is a way we can help you out, please send an to Emily (chesed@ congki.org). KI STAFF 5773 Rabbi William Hamilton - Mara D Atra Rabbi Emma Kippley-Ogman - Assistant Rabbi Rabbi Rachel Silverman - Director of Congregational Learning Carol Killian - Nursery School Director Rachel Miller - Nursery School Extended Day Director Jenny Wolfson - Office Manager Paula Silver - Synagogue Administrator Valerie Kaveat - Nursery School Administrator Ethan Long - Communications Gaby Avery-Peck - B nei Mitzvah Coordinator and Teen Engagement Becky Silverstein - Rabbinic Intern COMMITTEES KI belongs to all of us, and by volunteering we enrich both our own and others experiences here. Adult Education Committee Communications Committee Development Committee Facilities Committee Finance Committee Israel Affairs Group Leadership Committee Membership Committee Ritual Committee Social Action Committee Women s Rosh Chodesh Group Youth Education Committee KI BOARD OF TRUSTEES Maria Benet - Incoming President Gordon Bennett -Treasurer Eric Brass - VP of Adult Education Daniel Friedman - VP of Membership Josh Friedman - VP at Large Lauren Koenig-Plonskier - VP of Avodah Scott Plotkin - VP of Leadership Charlie Radin - VP of Facilities & Operations Jennie Roffman - VP of Youth Education Stuart Rose - VP of Finance Debra Shapiro - VP of Communications Jason Skolnick - Outgoing President Geraldine Acuna Sunshine - VP at Large Julie Swartz - VP of Social Action David Williams - VP of Development Call the main office at to let them know you re interested, and someone will get in touch with you. We hope to see you soon!