Do you want to spend part of the High Holidays with Kavod? It seems early, but fall will be here sooner than you think! Help vision what the holidays should look like, which parts Kavod should do, volunteer to lead something, or let us know any other way you might like to be involved! No commitment necessary- we're just starting to brainstorm. Email kavodontheroad@gmail.com.

Wednesdays, May 28 and June 4, 6:30pm - 8:30pm, Pathways Wednesday Night Wisdom Mini-Series, CJP Building, 126 High Street, Boston

Where have the Jewish people come from and where are we going? In this 4-part mini-series led by rabbinical students from Hebrew College, we will reflect on how our history and heritage influences Jewish issues today. A light dinner will be provided; dietary laws will be observed. Cost: $10 for one class, $30 for all four.

May 28 - Learning From the Leadership of Miriam the Prophetess (Elyssa Auster)

June 4 - The Real Meaning of Tikkun Olam: A Case for Jewish Social Justice Work (Margie Klein)

Pathways is a program of the Combined Jewish Philanthropies that provides quality Jewish learning opportunities for young adults in their 20s and 30s. All learning levels and backgrounds are welcome! This event is co-sponsored by Moishe House Boston: Kavod Jewish Social Justice House.

For more information and to register, contact Elana at 617-457-8586 or adultlearning@cjp.org.

Wednesday, May 28, 6pm-9pm, ACE Presents: Jammin' for Justice

The Red Fez, 1222 Washington Street, South End, Boston, MA 02118

Come join Moishe/Kavod folks and ACE for a great night of food, music, dancing and fun as we celebrate the achievements of the past year and Environmental Justice! We will honor Chelsea Creek Communities Against the Power Plant, T Riders Union member Stuart Spina, and New Mission High School for their outstanding environmental justice work. We'll also have a silent auction that will feature two copies of Righteous Indignation signed by Margie Klein!

Admission is free; we accept donations at the event and in advance. ToRSVP or get more info, contact Holly at 617.442.3343 x231 or holly@ace-ej.org. Space is limited so please RSVP by May 23rd.

Please visit http://www.ace-ej.org/jammin_for_justice_2008 for more information

Friday, May 30th, Shabbat Services (6:30pm) and Dinner (8pm),

Join the Moishe/Kavod community for spirited prayer, awesome people, and good food!

Food assignments: please bring food according to the first letter of your last name:
A- F: Kosher Wine
G-M: Veggie Main Dish (think grains, veggies, protein)
N-T: Salad or a veggie side dish
U-Z: Dessert

Tuesdays, June 3rd, 17th, 24th, 7pm, Charles River Beit Midrash, Congregation Kehillat Israel, 384 Harvard St, Brookline, MA

Join us for guided text study, including a 30-minute lesson, and then individualized study in pairs/Chevruta. Whether you are new to Jewish study or a veteran, this is a great opportunity to learn about Jewish tradition and thought, exercise your brain, and get to know great people. Learning and free, kosher dinner begin at 7pm.

Sponsored by Cambridge Minyan, Hebrew College, Moishe/Kavod House (through a generous grant from the Bronfman Youth Fellowships in Israel Alumni Fund), Washington Square Minyan, and Minyan Tehillah, and through a generous grant from the Young Adult Task Force of Combined Jewish Philanthropies, the Charles River Beit Midrash bridges communities from Brookline, Cambridge and beyond for serious text study dedicated to social justice issues in an open, non-denominational setting. For more information on learning and how to become involved, visit or website: www.charlesriverlearning.org or email info@charlesriverlearning.org

If you need a ride or can offer one, visit www.rideshare.us, and enter the code "crbmride" to find our rideshare board.

Tuesday, June 3rd, Rosh Chodesh Women's Gathering, Details TBA

Join the women of Moishe/Kavod to celebrate the new month with style and spirit! RSVP to Laura Evonne Steinman handinhandarts@gmail.com for details on the event, or if you are interested in helping to lead.

June 6-8: First-ever Moishe/Kavod Community Leadership Retreat, Toah Nipi Retreat Center, Southern New Hampshire

Are you a leader? Would you like to step up to leadership in Kavod or other communities? You are invited to join us for the first-ever Moishe/Kavod Community Leadership Retreat to be held in the idyllic woods of Southern New Hampshire - only 1.5 hrs from Boston. It promises to be a fun-filled weekend of joyous community-building and planning, both structured and unstructured. With the help of a generous grant from the Combined Jewish Philanthropies of Boston, we are estimating that the cost for the weekend including lodging, food, and round-trip transportation will be ~$30-40. If you would like to come, but feel that the cost may be prohibitive, please let us know. If you are interested in participating (even mildly so), please email Julie (kavodontheroad@gmail.com). We hope to see you there!

Sunday, June 8, 8pm, Tikkun Leil Shavuot/All Night Shavuot Learning Extravaganza, Harvard Hillel, 52 Mount Auburn Street, Cambridge

Every year on the holiday of Shavuot, Jews around the world commemorate the giving of the Torah at Sinai by holding special events where community members teach and learn all night long. This year, the Charles River Beit Midrash's will be holding its second annual community Shavu'ot Tikkun, or all night Shavuot learning event! Join us to celebrate Shavuot with all night learning, dinner, prayer, and that holiday favorite, CHEESECAKE.

Our theme is "Lo Bashamayim Hee: It is not in Heaven...it is Very Close to You, it is in Your Mouth and in Your Heart to do It." (Deuteronomy 30:12) Visit the Tikkun wiki to register and see the preliminary schedule: http://shavuot.charlesriverlearning.org/

This year's tikkun features special guest teacher Ruth Messinger, President, American Jewish World Service.

REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN! Space is limited - registration is strongly recommended

Sponsored by the Charles River Beit Midrash, Cambridge Minyan, Harvard Hillel, Hebrew College, Minyan Tehillah, Moishe/Kavod House, Temple Beth Shalom/The Tremont Street Shul, and Congregation B'nai Brith of Somerville.