In this Issue:
MAZON Dinner - Saturday, February 4, 7:00 pm
LEFTY’s MAZON Dinner is one of the greatest annual events at Temple Isaiah. The MAZON Dinner is an annual benefit dinner catered and coordinated by Temple Isaiah’s High School Youth Group, LEFTY. This is an incredible community-wide event that highlights the very essence of this community – Tzedakah (justice), Tikkun Olam (repairing the world) and Hachnasat Orchim (generosity and hospitality).
All proceeds from the event go to MAZON: A Jewish Response to Hunger. MAZON is a national, nonprofit agency that allocates donations from the Jewish community to prevent and alleviate hunger among people of all faiths and backgrounds.
To help us prepare for the big event, please RSVP by January 11. to
RSVP or for more information, contact Brittany Bladd at (781)799-1941
or bbladd09@gmail.com.
Brotherhood Meeting January 12, 2012,
7:30 p.m.
at Temple Isaiah
The January brotherhood meeting will be held Thursday January 12th at 7:30.
Brotherhood meets each month, to plan and manage its activities. All congregants (male or female) are welcome to this month's meeting, which will held in one of the second floor classrooms. This is a great, low-key way to meet new people and learn about the range of Brotherhood activities and consider how you might want to get involved. For further information email brotherhood@templeisaiah.net.
CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation) & AED (Defibulation) TRAINING
Contact - Sign up deadline ASAP
The course date is March 11, 2012.
Training will be given by a Certified Trainer from Life Support Systems. This is a repeat of the training course given on May 8, 2011. The feedback from it was very positive. The class is limited to ten Temple Isaiah members selected on a first come basis. The following will be included in the training program:
- Techniques of CPR
- Choking: signs and actions
- Operation and use of an AED
- Putting CPR and Defibulation together
- Scenario-based practice using manikins
- Applicability to adults, youth and infants
- Practical evaluation
The Brotherhood is subsidizing this program so that each student will pay only $10. They will receive a textbook/student workbook, "Heartsaver, First Aid, CPR & AED", a certificate and a CPR Mask Key Chain.
This program is coordinated by Sumner E. Perlman. Please contact him at sebp@att.net to register.
Brotherhood Breakfast on the History and
Evolution of the Israeli Military - January 22 9:15 - 11:00 A.M.
The Israeli military has evolved from a group of volunteers in its early years to the mighty regional power that it has today. This progression has come with much pain and many casualties. How did Israel build its army? During this program, we will discuss the progress of the military, from the impact of the French embargo to Israel’s reliance on the US as its main supplier. We will also discuss the challenges that the military is facing due to the current world economy and the effect of the unprecedented ease with which information flows.
The speaker, Geva Barash, is the President of Barash Consulting. He was formerly the CEO and the Executive VP of Sales and Marketing at I-Ray Technologies, Inc.’s US subsidiary. Prior to his employment at I-Ray technologies, Mr. Barash established a distinguished career both in the United States and abroad. He was the OEM Account Manager of Microsoft Israel, the Vice President of Sales and Marketing at Tescom, Ltd., the Sales Director of Idanit, USA, Inc., and the Vice President of Sales and Marketing of NUR America, Inc.
Mr. Barash served as a Lieutenant in the Israeli Air Force. After completing his military service, he worked for the Intelligence Bureau of Israel while attending Tel Aviv University where he received his Bachelor’s Degree in economics and business management.
Geva Barash is currently spearheading a volunteer run organization
that he founded to re-open school libraries that were shut down due to
state budget issues in Massachusetts. Currently, Mr. Barash has opened
about 20 libraries; more than 1500 new books were donated to each
library during the last school year. Currently there are over 180
volunteers in the Ashland town alone.
General admission includes breakfast and is $10, or
free with Brotherhood membership (annual dues cost $45; spouses can
join for $35; dues are free for new Temple Isaiah members). For
further information, see the
Brotherhood web site or
contact Murry Awrach at 781-861-0342 or Bob
Zacher at 781-646-6027, or email
brotherhood@templeisaiah.net.
2012 Achim Winter Dinner & Discussion-
January 26
Deli dinner at 6:30 P.M.
7:00 pm: Self-directed discussion facilitated by George Foote
"Who or what has inspired me? A teacher, event, public figure, special place, family member, book or movie?”
Many of us, as men, either "grow-up" ( i.e. if you feel you have done this) or otherwise come of age due to the inspiration received from a particular person. Sometimes this is a parent, sibling or grandparent. Sometimes it is a significant other or spouse. It may be a best friend, teacher, or coach. It can even be a historical figure, mythical figure, politician, Denver quarterback (just kidding!), or movie character. We find inspiration in books and at work, or in our congregations or while at recreation.
But speaking at this get together is not mandatory. Listening is always a good thing. Come to the dinner for the food, come for the discussion, but come to spend some time with your Achim brothers and to make new friends.”
Dinner will again include a variety of deli choices from The Board Room Restaurant, which is owned and operated by our fellow Ach, Jeff Goldberg (Do NOT go there!--Event will be at the Temple)
There will be vegetarian options, followed by excellent desserts. BYOB
if desired…nothing wrong with bringing a six-pack or bottle of wine!
Would appreciate if you would RSVP right away so we can get an
accurate head count for ordering food. We will collect $15 at the
door to cover our costs (cash or check).
Jeff needs to know for food prep purposes, so please RSVP now to:
georgefoote@rcn.com.
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