Greetings!
Haven’t been to Shabbat in a while? New to the area? This week’s services will be lead by community member Sarah Bolts, and this week’s d’var tikkun (words of healing and justice) will be offered by the Workmen’s Circle Mutual Aid Society. Moishe/Kavod Shabbat Services (6:30pm) and Potlucks (8:00pm) are great opportunities to celebrate the sabbath with song and food, as well as meet members of our vibrant and welcoming community. Please e-mail azamansk@gmail.com with questions.
Another exciting way to get involved… A Chanukah-Themed Housing Foreclosure Workshop and Celebration (12/13 at 1pm). The foreclosure crisis is periodically featured in newspapers, but with all the dizzying statistics and technical jargon, it’s hard to wrap your head around and easy to ignore. Come join us as we learn the nuts and bolts of foreclosure, listen to personal stories from tenants who faced foreclosure, do a short text study, and brainstorm together about how we want to continue Moishe/Kavod’s commitment to housing justice. We will be joined by City Life/Vida Urbana, Chelsea Collaborative, and the Community Action Agency of Somerville (CAAS) – 3 amazing grassroots organizations that empower Boston and Somerville folks to stay in their homes! PLEASE RSVP by clicking here. Questions? e-mail Lisa at lnsturtz@gmail.com
Until Later,
Alix, Annie, Margie, and Michelle
P.S. If you’d like to be involved with the planning or prep for our annual Exotic Lattka Party, please e-mail me@sphogan.com
On the Calendar:
Friday December 4th - Shabbat Services and Potluck
Sunday December 6th – Arts Team Meeting (open to all!)
Tuesday December 8th – Charles River Beit Midrash
Thursday December 10th - Mussar for Young Adults – Hannukah: Transforming Darkness into Light
Saturday December 12th - Keshet’s Hot Potato: a 20s & 30s Hannukah Party
Sunday December 13th – Chanukah Housing Justice Workshop and Celebration
Sunday December 13th - Keshet’s BIG Hannukah Party at Lanes & Games Bowling
Tuesday December 15th – Moishe/Kavod Annual Exotic Lattka Party
Thursday December 17th – Third Thursday Film Night – details to come soon
Saturday December 19th – Rosh Chodesh Tevet: New Moon Celebration of Chag Habanot: The Festival of the Daughters
Sunday December 20th – Kol Visioning/Strategy Meeting
A Winter Taste of Pardes: “A THING OF BEAUTY IS A JOY FOREVER”
From Sunday December 27th, 2009 to Friday January 1st, 2010, head to Israel and join Pardes students and others for a taste of Pardes’ unique combination of deep text learning and contemporary relevance. The program includes classes, social and volunteering activities, a trip and Friday night dinner all around our central theme. We have an arrangement with a local bed-and-breakfast for reasonably priced accommodations. Space is limited – please contact arlene@pardes.org.il by November 15th, 2009 if you are interested in the accommodations. Cost is $250 for the week, $200 for students, $50 per day, and a $35 discount for people who register by November 1st. For more information, please contact dlk@pardes.org.il or http://www.pardes.org.il/programs/winter/index.php.