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10/1/2010 - 10/31/2010
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Meeting Room
Each month, Rabbi Brown leads a Torah Study group in a lively, participative discussion.This is open to anyone who wants to drop in — women and men.We do not read the "current" portion but are working our way through the Torah. There is no preparation. Brotherhood provides bagels, cream cheese, and freshly brewed coffee for each session. It's a great way to start the month! Sessions begin at 7:30 a.m. and end before 8:30 a.m. Bring a Tanach or share; no RSVP needed, j...
Main Sanctuary
Throughout the year, the congregation has a Shabbat morning minyan service that is conducted in the chapel beginning at 9:00 a.m. Here, congregants gather to worship and discuss the Torah reading of the week, usually led by Rabbi Brown. Dress is informal.
Chapel
The Israel Action Committee at Temple Isaiah announces an exciting new program: Café Haifa, a once-a-month series inviting temple members to take part in discussions of all aspects of Israel and Israel-related activism. Each month we will explore a different theme with suggested (although not required) reading, invited guests, conversation and nosh (hey, this is Isaiah!).We also hope to use Café Haifa to introduce members to some of the many organizations in the area involved with building conne...
Room 22
Introduction to Biblical Hebrew meets on Monday evenings from 7:30 - 9:00. There are three sessions. The fall session starts on October 4 and ends November 22. The winter session starts January 10 and ends March 7. The spring session starts on March 21 and ends on May 9.
Sanctuary/Meeting Room
The first SAGE program for 2010 – 2011 features a return of Lexington Symphony Chamber Players. The musicians are delighted to join us again with their music and commentary. Their program will feature the Poulenc Trio for Brass (trumpet, horn, trombone). The brass instruments will also be featured in pieces with strings.Lexington Symphony programs are always high caliber, educational, and fun. Plan to join us. Family and friends are welcome. For additional information contact Nancy Winsten...
Main Sanctuary
Throughout the year, the congregation has a Shabbat morning minyan service that is conducted in the chapel beginning at 9:00 a.m. Here, congregants gather to worship and discuss the Torah reading of the week, usually led by Rabbi Brown. Dress is informal.
Temple Emunah
Course Description: Despite the conquests of the Romans, Persians, Byzantines, Muslims, Crusaders, and Ottoman Turks, Jews never relinquished their attachment to the land and the settlement of Jews was never uprooted totally. Moreover, Jews in the Golah sought to return to the ancient homeland. Long before the modern Zionist movement, Jews found their way back individually or in groups. But modern Zionism and Theodor Herzl changed the equation radically. This course will survey the evolution of ...
Room 24-25
The Prophets - Isaiah, Jeremiah, Ezekial, Micah, Amos and more. They lived in times of turmoil and spoke out against injustice, greed, dishonesty, excessive self- interest. We could use them today. Instead, we will look at what they said, where they said it and learn from them the wisdom we need for today's world. We will explore each of the major prophets and some of the "minor" prophets (based on the siz...
Main Sanctuary
Throughout the year, the congregation has a Shabbat morning minyan service that is conducted in the chapel beginning at 9:00 a.m. Here, congregants gather to worship and discuss the Torah reading of the week, usually led by Rabbi Brown. Dress is informal.
Social Hall
Alan Sinai to Speak on the U.S. Economy Before and After the Mid-Term Elections
Please join us on Sunday October 17 as we kick off the 2010 Brotherhood Breakfast series with our own Allen Sinai as the guest speaker. During his talk he will also address the following questions:
The Economy: “Muddle-Through,” “Double-Dip” or “Japan Redux?”
Global Decoupling — New “Haves” vs. New “Have-nots”
Inflation or Deflation?
“Washington” Policies: Guided or Misguided?
The Election and Afterma...
Library
Please join us to knit warm shawls or wraps as gifts of comfort for Temple Isaiah members who need a caring lift. Experienced and new knitters are welcome. Drop in from 9:15 to 11:00. Basic instructions with sample patterns will be provided.
Social Hall & Meeting Room
This year for its annual coffee house Temple Isaiah is departing from its focus on traditional singer/songwriter (folk) genre to bring you an acclaimed and well-known local jazz and swing duo- Guy Van Duser and Billy Novick. The date is October 17 (Sunday) at 7:30. Ticket price is $15.
"Elegant." "Riveting." "Soulful." "Classic mastery." These are a few of the terms that have been used to describe the unique and stunning swing-jazz music of acoustic guitarist Guy Van Duser and clari...
Room 22
Introduction to Biblical Hebrew meets on Monday evenings from 7:30 - 9:00. There are three sessions. The fall session starts on October 4 and ends November 22. The winter session starts January 10 and ends March 7. The spring session starts on March 21 and ends on May 9.
Temple Emunah
Course Description: Despite the conquests of the Romans, Persians, Byzantines, Muslims, Crusaders, and Ottoman Turks, Jews never relinquished their attachment to the land and the settlement of Jews was never uprooted totally. Moreover, Jews in the Golah sought to return to the ancient homeland. Long before the modern Zionist movement, Jews found their way back individually or in groups. But modern Zionism and Theodor Herzl changed the equation radically. This course will survey the evolution of ...
Room 24-25
The Prophets - Isaiah, Jeremiah, Ezekial, Micah, Amos and more. They lived in times of turmoil and spoke out against injustice, greed, dishonesty, excessive self-interest. We could use them today. Instead, we will look at what they said, where they said it and learn from them the wisdom we need for today's world. We will explore each of the major prophets and some of the "minor" prophets (based on the size...
Main Sanctuary
Rabbi Howard Jaffe will talk about Jewish humor and what makes it so much a part of our communal culture. During the Oneg, Rabbi Jaffe will share some of what he considers classic Jewish jokes and stories, along with some analysis as to what makes them so.
Main Sanctuary
Throughout the year, the congregation has a Shabbat morning minyan service that is conducted in the chapel beginning at 9:00 a.m. Here, congregants gather to worship and discuss the Torah reading of the week, usually led by Rabbi Brown. Dress is informal.
Sanctuary/Meeting Room
Temple Isaiah Yom Shabbat Committee on
Jewish Humor
presents
FREE COMEDY & DESSERT NIGHT
Saturday, October 23
Featuring BOB ALPER — RABBI/STAND-UP COMIC
Rabbi Bob Alper describes himself as “the world’s only practicing clergyman doing standup comedy …. intentionally.” With his unique background as an ordained Rabbi, his humor has wide appeal, from the synagogue or church crowd, to colleges and theaters throughout North America and England. The Chicago Tribune described B...
Social Hall & Meeting Room
Temple Isaiah Yom Shabbat Committee on
Jewish Humor
presents
FREE COMEDY & DESSERT NIGHT
Saturday, October 23
Featuring BOB ALPER — RABBI/STAND-UP COMIC
Rabbi Bob Alper describes himself as “the world’s only practicing clergyman doing standup comedy …. intentionally.” With his unique background as an ordained Rabbi, his humor has wide appeal, from the synagogue or church crowd, to colleges and theaters throughout North America and England. The Chicago Tribune described Bob’s...
Temple Emunah
Please join us for a lecture and discussion with Tomer Rosner, Wexner Fellow and Senior Legal Advisor to the Israeli Knesset, on Haredi/Secular and Arab/Jewish relations, and gender inequality in Israel. Tomer Rosner is the leading legal adviser to two of the most prominent statutory Knesset committees and their members:the State Control Committee and the Internal Affairs and Environment Committee.He has extensive experience in both the private sector, where he served for several years as a liti...
Room 22
Introduction to Biblical Hebrew meets on Monday evenings from 7:30 - 9:00. There are three sessions. The fall session starts on October 4 and ends November 22. The winter session starts January 10 and ends March 7. The spring session starts on March 21 and ends on May 9.
Room 26
B’nai Mitzvah: It’s not just for teenagers! This fall we will begin a new Adult B’nai Mitzvah cohort. The journey to Adult B’nai Mitzvah at Temple Isaiah is a two-year process. The first year involves participation in a Hebrew course through the “Ivrit la-Kol” collaborative* plus six study sessions with Rabbi Brown. The second year will include regular study with the clergy team, including study of the liturgy of the service, Torah reading skills and trope, Torah study and D’var Torah preparatio...
Temple Emunah
Course Description: Despite the conquests of the Romans, Persians, Byzantines, Muslims, Crusaders, and Ottoman Turks, Jews never relinquished their attachment to the land and the settlement of Jews was never uprooted totally. Moreover, Jews in the Golah sought to return to the ancient homeland. Long before the modern Zionist movement, Jews found their way back individually or in groups. But modern Zionism and Theodor Herzl changed the equation radically. This course will survey the evolution of ...
Room 24-25
The Prophets - Isaiah, Jeremiah, Ezekial, Micah, Amos and more. They lived in times of turmoil and spoke out against injustice, greed, dishonesty, excessive self-interest. We could use them today. Instead, we will look at what they said, where they said it and learn from them the wisdom we need for today's world. We will explore each of the major prophets and some of the "minor" prophets (based on the size...
Meeting Room
Did you know that 23 people died at the hands of their abusers in towns around Lexington in the past year? Domestic violence occurs everywhere, in all neighborhoods and among all classes, yet acknowledging abusive relationships is very difficult in affluent suburban communities like ours. Distances between homes reinforce isolation. Well-educated victims are deeply shamed to reach out and seek help. They believe that domestic abuse is unique to them and no one can help. Domestic violence, a publ...
Main Sanctuary
Throughout the year, the congregation has a Shabbat morning minyan service that is conducted in the chapel beginning at 9:00 a.m. Here, congregants gather to worship and discuss the Torah reading of the week, usually led by Rabbi Brown. Dress is informal.
Social Hall & Meeting Room
Social Hall and Meeting Room
The Rummage Sale is one of Temple Isaiah Sisterhood’s most important fund raisers and most important community services. Every year we send hundreds of post cards to families who have asked to be reminded about this event. We receive notes from parents telling us they could not provide proper clothes for their children without our Rummage Sale. This year spring rains flooded basements, destroying many clothes that were set aside for donations. Please dig a little deeper into your cl...
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