Temple Shalom

During last season’s Cantillation course we touched on Haftara trope, possibly the most beautiful of all. As promised we will focus entirely on mastering this magnificent trope system and prepare to chant at a Saturday morning minyan service. If you missed my course last season, fret not! We will begin with a thorough review. Please join me!

6th & 7th Grade Education Program

8th-12th Grade

Jewish mysticism has its roots in the Middle Ages, but then spread like wildfire through Eastern European Jewish communities during the 18th and 19th centuries. One of mysticism’s central teachings is that from the first day of creation forward, every physical object contains a divine spark of light. It is our job to seek out these sparks, and by the intention and respect with which we treat all beings and things, it is our imperative to release the sparks to rejoin the divine cosmos. In this discussion class, we will study selected Jewish mystical teachings, and try to uncover what meaning they have for us today. Can we access these texts and visions in such a way that they enrich the way we see the world and act in it?

“In a world deluged by irrelevant information, clarity is power.” – Yuval Noah Harari Join Rabbis Abrasley and Berry in the reading and analysis of the latest book by one of the most innovative thinkers on the planet. 21 Lessons for the 21st Century is a probing and visionary investigation into some of today’s most urgent issues: democracy, God, immigrant, terrorism, climate change, fake news and so much more. Harari is a historian and best-selling author who currently lectures at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, specializing in world history. His work is provocative, thought-provoking and engaging. This course will read selections of Harari’s book in order to discuss his ideas and their impact on our Jewish lives and community.

Shain Room

Meet us at 7:30 at John Brewers Tavern in Waltham! 39 Main St, Waltham, MA 02453 REGISTER by Thursday, November 1st

On November 16 we will celebrate the Installation of our Rabbis Laura Abrasley and Allison Berry

Meet us at Launch to hang out with friends and jump out some energy. Price is $12 per child (one adult fee per child will be waived). 10 Manley Way, Watertown, MA