Temple Israel of Greenfield

  Shalom [NAME],

Details for the following events, and more, can be found on our website at www.templeisraelgreenfield.org.

Updates from The President of the Board

1. The Board recently accepted the resignation of our Treasurer Richard Witty. Due to an overwhelming work schedule he is currently unable to continue in his role as Treasurer.  We would like to thank him for his service to Temple Israel.  The Board voted in Rob Wainstein as Treasurer. He will serve in this capacity until the June 2010 Annual meeting.

2. Please Mark your calendars for March 14, 2010 10am-12pm. We will continue our envisioning work for Temple Israel. If you would like the notes from our first session as an attachment (they came as part of last week's email message) do not hesitate to email me:  joaniecm@yahoo.com.

3. I met with Alice Perry, the Prosecutor from the DAs office last week. She foresees our case proceeding slowly throughout the spring and summer, with Terri going before the court again in March. Some of us will be asked to complete victim impact statements and Alice has also offered to come to our annual meeting in June to address the community.  As things proceed, I will keep you posted.

I look forward to seeing many of you at our Purim spiel and dance.

B'shalom,

Joanie

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 Message From  Reb Efraim

As the only Jewish organization in Franklin County I think it is important that we offer a Passover seder to the entire community for a variety of reasons. First, it is a mitzvah to provide a seder for every person who wants one.  Second it is a wonderful outreach tool. Third, it is also an important community building vehicle for us. Please read the letter that will be sent via email to all congregants concerning the seder, and respond accordingly. Thank you.

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Saturday, February 20^th

10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Shabbat Morning Services led by Reb Efraim

4:00 p.m. We will continue our study of The Path of Blessing by Rabbi Marcia Prager. Come study and stay for the movie (below). For more info. contact

Shirin Morris schlang@corocker.com or 413. 625-9855.

6 p.m. – 9 p.m. The Jewish Film Series continues with Arranged (2007, 90 minutes) about the meeting of an Orthodox Jew and an observant Muslim at a Brooklyn school and form a special bond.

Join us for a potluck vegetarian dinner at 6 p.m. followed by film at 7 p.m. followed by discussion and dessert. For more information contact Daniel Yalowitz @ 781.962-4777 or dyalowitz@verizon.net

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Sunday, February 21, 9:45 – 11:15 a.m.

Drop in to “Yoga with a Jewish Twist” led by Amy Reed, Anusara Yoga Instructor and Judi Wisch, Jewish Educator. “setting intentions for yoga practice based on Jewish Wisdom sources, we create an artful blend of yoga postures, contemplation and community.”

Where: Lander Grinspoon Academy. Fee $10. Beginners welcome. For more information call Rachel Valitt at 413.658-5806.

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February 25th at 7:30PM    and Feb. 26th @ 4PM

Breaking the Silence
Experiences of female IDF soldiers who serve in the West Bank

Join us for this rare opportunity to hear Dana Golan, Executive Director of Breaking the Silence (BTS) and former Lieutenant Education Corps officer.  Golan will offer a presentation and discussion about the experiences of female IDF soldiers who serve in the occupied Palestinian Territories.  

Place: Congregation B'nai Israel     Franklin Patterson Hall

253 Prospect St., Northampton      Hampshire College 

Donations appreciated.  For more information contact Linda Sidorsky 413 625-9353

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February 27, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.

Purim Celebration and megillah reading! There will be a wonderful Purim spiel (skit) as part of the festivities followed by a dance. Come in costume.