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March 2016 | Kol Nefesh (“Every Soul”)
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Sabbath Eve ServicesFriday, March 11, 2016 6:30 pm Torah Service
Rabbi Berman will share commentary on the current weekly selections from the Book of Exodus,
recounting the early stages of our People’s journey to Mt. Sinai and on through the wilderness,
following their liberation from Egyptian slavery. We will focus on the early roots of Jewish ritual and
symbolism that emerged at this formative period in our history.(Rescheduled from February 26).
Choir Practice begins at 5:45 PM Oneg Shabbat Social Hour follows our worship.
Sabbath Eve ServicesFriday, March 18, 2016 6:30 pm (Note Date Change)
Pulpit Dialogue
We will offer one of our periodic opportunities for open discussion of questions and issues raised
by members of the congregation.
This Service will also include special readings and music in observance of the upcoming Festival
of Purim, and our Oneg Shabbat will feature favorite hamantaschen recipes by our members!
Join us for Shabbat Dinner following services. Reservation: $25. per person - [email protected] upcoming Shabbat Dinner Dates: March 18, May 20
Choir Practice begins at 5:45 PM Oneg Shabbat Social Hour follows our worship.
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March 2016 | Kol Nefesh (“Every Soul”)
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COME JOIN US FOR TORAH STUDY
Saturday, March 19, 201610:00 – 11:30 am in the Emmanuel Room at Central Reform Temple
All are welcome.
If you would like to attend and/or be on the Torah study mailing list, please contact Rabbi Lerner at [email protected].
Torah Study Schedule for 2016 - April 16th, May 7th, June 18th
Saturday. April 23, 6:00 pm
Central Reform Temple15 Newbury St., Boston, MA
Reservation: $35. per person [email protected]
SAVE THE DATETEMPLE SEDER 2nd Night of Passover
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Divine Majesty An Encore Performance of 19th Century Synagogue Music
Divine Majesty is made possible by an anonymous underwriter in
memory of Mary Wolfman Epstein and Cantor Barney Mould.
Joshua R. Jacobson, Artistic DirectorCantor Peter Halpern, Soloist
Edwin Swanborn, Organist
7:30 pm(6:30 pm: Special pre concert performance
of Lewandowski’s Holiday Preludes by organist Edwin Swanborn)
Thursday, April 14, 2016Central Reform Temple
15 Newbury St., Boston, MA
After a sold out concert in November, the Zamir Chorale of Boston will present an encore
performance of some of the most glorious synagogue music ever written.
Divine Majesty is made possible by an anonymous underwriter in memory of Mary Wolfman Epstein and Cantor Barney Mould.
Cosponsored by the Central Reform Temple
March 2016 | Kol Nefesh (“Every Soul”)
Historic First Reform Service at Western Wall!!! By Rabbi Devon Lerner
On Thursday, February 25, Rabbi Ada Zavidov (center in photo above), of Kehilat Har-El, Jerusalem, and Rabbi Zachary Shapiro (left), of Temple Akiba, Culver City, California, led the first official Reform Worship Service at Western Wall, using B’Hadrat Kodesh. This vol-
ume, published in Israel by the Society for Classical Reform Judaism and Har-El Congregation of Jerusalem, and edited by Rabbis Howard A. Ber-man and Ada Zavidov, is a modern Hebrew translation of historic English passages from the SCRJ’s Union Prayer Book- Sinai Edition, Revised. It was conceived to provide a worship resource for Israeli Reform Movement, enabling it to embrace the shared heritage of Progressive Judaism around the world.
Responding to this occasion, Rabbi Howard Berman, SCRJ Executive Director said: “Over a hundred American rabbis – already experienc-ing this emotional historical moment, were introduced to our work and influence in an unprecedented way. I cannot overstate the immense significance of this for the Society – in “one fell swoop”, more rabbis and leaders have encountered the renewed vitality and vision of the Classical Reform renaissance than we have ever achieved in any other setting. The broadened awareness and appreciation for our mission that they will bring back to their congregations throughout the country, will be immeasurable, and will have lasting effects. And as the attached photos reveal, all of the national leaders – Rabbis Rick Jacobs of the URJ, Steve Fox of the CCAR, Aaron Panken of HUC, and Denise Eger, CCAR President, were all there and sharing in this experience.
“The significance this (of the opening of the new egalitarian section of the wall and of the use of B’handrat Kodesh for the first official Reform Worship Service), added Rabbi Berman, is reflected in the proclama-tion this morning by leading Orthodox rabbis in Jerusalem, of a Day of Mourning and Fasting for the desecration of the Wall by the Reform ” heretics and agents of Satan…”
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CRT and The Society for Classical Reform Judaism
We want to inform our members of two important recent developments in the work of the Society for Classical Reform Judaism - the national voice of advocacy for the historic liberal spiritual values and worship traditions of our national Reform Movement. Rabbi Ber-man is the Executive Director of the SCRJ, and our members Rabbi Devon Lerner and Merle Marquis serve on the Society's staff. At the recent national Biennial Convention of our broader national body, the Union for Reform Judaism, the Society presented a program on the theme "Beyond the Warm Welcome: Congregational Inclusivity as a Core Reform Jewish Value" This learning session, which attracted about 125 leaders of congregations throughout the country, focused on the broad, inclusive ideals of the Classical Reform understanding of Jewish worship and identity as a resource for the inclusion of interfaith and multicultural families and spiritual seekers of many backgrounds. A panel of temple leaders, including our own Todd Katzman and Marc LaCasse, shared their own personal experiences of discovery and deep commitment to this approach. The full account of this important program- and the narratives of these very moving stories - are included in the upcoming issue of The Reform Advocate, the journal of the Society. All mem-bers of CRT receive this publication - you may also access it online at www.renewreform.org IN ADDITION - we want to share the wonderful news of the recent dramatic and historic devel-opments in Jerusalem, with the first egalitarian, gender-inclusive Reform Service at the Kotel- the Western Wall: http://renewreform.org/blog/
the Society for
ClassicalReformJudaismRenewing the Heritageof American Liberal Judaismfor the 21st Century
The Reform AdvocateVolume 1, Number 1: Rosh Hashanah 5769 - Autumn 2008
A New Year… and a New Chapter!There is always a striking resonance to the fact that the beginning of a new fall season in the religious, cultural and educational life of contemporary American society echoes the ancient rhythms of our Jewish Calendar. This New Year, 5769, indeed heralds fresh horizons for the Society for Classical Reform Judaism, reflected in this inaugural issue of our new journal, The Reform Advocate.
This sacred High Holy Day season offers us the precious gift of new beginnings and unexplored paths for our journeys, even as we cherish the lessons and traditions of the past. As one of the oldest New Year festivals still being observed in the world today, Rosh Hashanah proclaims Judaism’s revolutionary teach-ing that history is not cyclical and static—as other ancient cultures believed—but rather, that human experience is dynamic and evolutionary—always progressing toward new heights and greater revelations of Divine truth. For each of us, personally, this means that we need not be bound by the limitations and regrets of the past … but rather, that there is always an opportunity to make a fresh start, and begin anew. Traditionally referred to as the “Birthday of the World”, Rosh Hashanah reminds us that each of us is a co-worker and partner in the unfolding process of Creation … that our world - and our lives - will ultimately be what we make of them.
This first Rosh Hashanah in the history of the SCRJ indeed finds us on the threshold of great anticipation and exciting, creative possibilities. In the few short months since our founding, we have been blessed with
great progress and success in our mission of advocacy for the historic ideals and traditions of American Reform Judaism as a vital option for contemporary Jews.
As we come once again to this cherished season of renewal and return, the Board of Directors of the Society for Classical Reform Judaism joins me in sending our best wishes to all of our friends and supporters. We all share together in the hopes and dreams so beautifully expressed in our beloved Union Prayer Book:
With deep humility we approach You, Our God, at this sacred time. May we listen reverently to its sacred admonition. Give us the will to serve You with singleness of heart, so that as we grow
older in years, we may grow stronger in wisdom, broader in charity, and more steadfast in faith.
Hidden from our eyes are the events of the future. But we trust in You and fear not! Open unto us in mercy the portals of the New Year, and grant unto us life and health, contentment and peace… Amen
Faithfully,Rabbi Howard A. BermanExecutive Director
Meet the Leadership ................................................ page 2
Ad Inspires Enthusiastic Response ..................... page 2-3
SCRJ Reaches Out to the Movement .................. page 3-4
Fund Raising Yields Generous Support .............. page 4-5
Classical Reform Judaism: A Concise Profile...... page 5-8
Reform Judaism - Its Direction ......................... page 8-10The Music of the German Rite and the Modern Synagogue............................. page 10-11
Our Mission Statement ......................................... page 12
Update: Friday morning, February 26
Click here to read the Jerusalem Post article about the event and to watch a video clip of the gathering.
Click here for more information about B’Hadrat Kodesh.
Click here to learn more about Kehilat Har-El and Rabbi Ada Zavidov in Jerusalem.
March 2016 | Kol Nefesh (“Every Soul”)
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Touring as Torah
Remembrance and Renewal: A Jewish Pilgrimage to Poland and Hungary August 31 - September 9, 2016
Our major trip for 2016 will be a visit to Warsaw, Krakow and Budapest,
from September 1-9. We will not only commemorate the rich- and tragic -
history of Jewish life in these great centers, but personally engage in the
exciting renewal and rebirth of Jewish life in Eastern Europe today,
in the face of great challenges - including Shabbat at Warsaw’s thriving
Reform congregation, Etz Chaim.
Estimated cost of this tour package will be $3200. per person, exclusive of airfare.
Space is limited!
Please contact [email protected] to reserve your place for this very special experience.
Please note:there are two ways to register:1) Online:
http://www.arzaworld.com/central-reform-temple-poland-and-humgary-trip-2016.aspx
2) By calling our customer service center, 888-811-2812 M-F 9am-5:30pm EST.
HOLD THE DATES! OUR NEXT INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL ADVENTURE:
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Our Temple Community
TRIPINCLUDES
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CENTRAL REFORM TEMPLEREMEMBRANCE AND RENEWAL: A JEWISH PILGRIMAGE TO POLAND AND HUNGARYLED BY RABBI HOWARD BERMAN
AUGUST 31 – SEPTEMBER 9, 2016
9 nights' accommodation at selected hotels
8 days of touring in a luxury, air-conditioned bus with
licensed, English speaking local tour guides
ARZA World tour educator accompanying the group from
arrival to departure
First class train ticket from Warsaw to Krakow, with separate
luggage transfer
All site entrance fees and program fees as per itinerary
Meals: daily breakfast, 1 lunch & 4 dinners
Portage at hotels
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Social Action Committee News
Sisters in Spirit Meeting: Sunday, March 6th, 2016 12:30 -- 2:30 PM
Honoring Our Families
We will explore:
-- what the Bible and the Qu’ran say about cherishing
our parents, children, siblings, elders and others
we hold dear.
-- how we have shown honor to special people
in our own lives.
Turkish Cultural Center1105 Commonwealth Avenue, 2nd Floor, Brighton, MA
Please RSVP by March 4th to Jennifer Coplon at 617-424-6733 or [email protected]
New Members Welcome!
March 2016 | Kol Nefesh (“Every Soul”)
S AV E T H E D AT E
8th Annual Tobin School Spring Clean-UpSaturday May 7th
9:00am to 4:00pm
Come and join us!!!
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March 2016 | Kol Nefesh (“Every Soul”)
EMMANUEL CENTER PROGRAMS
SAVE THE DATE
Sunday, May 22nd 12:00 - 3:00
Emmanuel architectural tour and the dedication
of the stone from Boston England.
We will begin with a Potluck Lunch at 12:00 (Parish Hall)
followed by an Introduction and Overview of the
architecture and of the (Sanctuary) architecture.
We will conclude with the dedication of the stone that
Howard acquired on the Temple trip to England last year.
Hope you can join us.
Recent Contributions
In memory of Laurence WolkArlene Wolk
In observance of the Yahrzeit of Pauline Johnson and Abraham HartMerle & Arthur Marquis
In observance of the Yahrzeit of Paul J. NeumanRobin & Paul Neuman
In memory of Stanley MachtSandy & Steve Shapiro
In observance of the Yahrzeit of Patricia MariniChristine & Michael Sigman
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Central Reform Temple’s residency at Emmanuel Church is supported by the Bycoff Family Fund
Dr. Howard A. Berman, Rabbi | Todd A. Katzman, President15 Newbury Street | Boston, MA 02116 | www.centralreformtemple.org | 617.262.1201
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March 2016 | Kol Nefesh (“Every Soul”)
B’YACHAD is a way for Temple members to connect with and support fellow
Temple members who are in need of support. If you need support or know a Temple
member who is in need of a hot meal, or if would you like to volunteer, please contact
[email protected] or call 617-262-1202.
