The Reform Jewish Synagogue and Congregation of Framingham Massachusetts serving the Boston Metrowest area
300 Pleasant Street Framingham, MA 01701 508-872-8300
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"We promise to be there for you: to study by your side, to worship in your presence, to blend our strength with yours in an effort to perfect our world
In joy, we will be with you; in sorrow, you will never be alone"
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TBA BASKETBALL 2013

The Temple Beth Am Brotherhood Basketball Season is about to get underway!
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.Youth Scholarships
This summer or fall, is your child going to Jewish overnight camp, visiting Israel, attending a National Federation for Temple Youth (NFTY) program or college?

If so, there are scholarships to help with expenses. Did you know that in the last seven years, Temple Beth Am has awarded over $22,500 in scholarship money to our teenagers for college, camp, and Israel trip expenses? Yes -- $22,500!

Largest Junior Choir

The Junior Choir of Temple Beth Am is one of the country's largest!
Come read about our kids!

about our programs Our Lifelong Learning programs provide opportunities for learning and study for those who consider the pursuit of knowledge to be a lifelong venture. Conducted in an atmosphere of sharing and mutual support, they serve to further Jewish education while encouraging active involvement in our Temple community.

For more information, please contact the Temple Office at 508-872-8300.
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Marsha Massey
Head Librarian

just click on the books!
We have a wonderful library at Temple Beth Am, which is available to the students of our Religious School as well as to our Membership at large.

Library
READING IS A MITZVAH WE DO FOR OURSELVES
This is the theme of this year's Library reading incentive program for the students of the Religious School. The fun begins when students check out books and then sign their names on colorful patches shaped like dreidels, stars of David, rectangles, flowers, hamantaschen, etc. The patches have been used to create a paper quilt of many colors. This was accomplished with such speed, that a second mitzvah quilt is in the works. The completed quilt can be viewed on the bulletin board, as you enter the Library.
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In case of inclement weather, please make sure school and the temple are open.

Notice of school cancellations are available at:

The school office
The temple website
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WHDH-TV Channel 7
Please keep in mind that even if the weather does not appear to be too bad, there are many factors involved in canceling school or events. Be on the safe side and call ahead.

10 Minutes Of Torah
Monday-Friday, a one page e-mail will be delivered directly to your in-box for you to study at your convenience.

Each weekday morning has a separate theme: Torah, American Jewish Archives (formerly Social Action), Israel Connections, Jewish Ethics, and Jewish World. Select all five days or any combination.

It's a free service brought to you by the Union for Reform Judaism and we're pleased to be able to make it available to you. Be sure to make your daily commitment of study today!

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Temple Event | Confirmation at Temple Beth Am
May 14, 2013 at 6:30pm

 

On Tuesday evening, May 14th at 6:30pm, during our Shavuot service, our 10th graders will become our 2013 Confirmands.

During the Confirmation service, you will get a feel for what Judaism and Temple Beth Am have meant to these students: Owen Solomon Apostol, Jessica Rose Bendell, Melissa Ann Bendell, Alyssa Hilary Berkson, Elyse Michelle Blau, Sophia Rose Greb, Matthew James Hickey, Alison Elena Klein, Megan Brittany Levine, Isabelle Rachel Levy, Samantha Elyse Reed,

Sarah Rebecca Rosenthal, Blake Harrison Schneider, Brianna Morgan Schneider, Brittany Mikayla Schneider, Noah Shing Solomont, Danielle Sarah Stein, Jacob Maxwell Stetson, and Rachel Nicole Wagner.

6th through 9th graders are required to attend; all others, please join us to congratulate these amazing students on completing their Confirmation requirements.

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Mark Your Calendars For Friday, May 17th at 7:15pm
For more information on these and other Shabbat services,
contact the temple office at 508-872-8300 or shalom@tempbetham.org.

Shabbt Unplugged CD Available Now!

 

All the melodies you've come to sing along with at our monthly Shabbat Unplugged service are contained on this special CD. You'll have the opportunity to learn the music even better so that when you come to services, you'll be able to participate in every prayer.

The CD's also make great gifts, and as Chanukah approaches, think about supporting Temple Beth Am and sharing the original music (all written by our Maestro Stan Schertzer) with your family and friends.

For more info and to purchase a copy, please contact the temple office at 508-872-8300.

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Lifelong Learning At Temple Beth Am
Register Today For All New & Exciting Programs!
 

Open To The Community
Adult learning at Temple Beth Am takes many forms.

The goals of our Lifelong Learning program are to serve our congregation's thirst for knowledge, while providing educational opportunities for Jewish adults throughout Metrowest. Join us on this exciting path that will enrich your entire Jewish experience. The possibilities are endless!

Every fall and spring, a variety of courses are offered through our Lifelong Learning Committee

(formerly known as Adult Education). Cantor Schechtman, Sue Summit and Rabbi Splansky teach Lifelong Learning classes on a myriad of Jewish subjects, and guest instructors are brought in to teach in their area of specialization.
This year, through a grant we have received from the MetroWest Jewish Community Fund, we are thrilled to bring you the following courses, available to members and nonmembers alike from the MetroWest area. You can register by mail or contact the office at 508-872-2260.
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Fundraising Opportunities
Raise Money for TBA
While Doing Your Every Day Shopping!
 

Buy Your Scrip Cards Today!
Scrip is a powerful fundraising tool because families generate revenue through purchases they would make anyway. Groceries, clothing, toys, gifts, even gasoline can be purchased with gift cards. It is fundraising while you shop---without spending an additional penny.

With scrip fundraising (gift cards) , you simply do your regular weekly shopping with gift cards from America's favorite retailers. With each purchase, Temple Beth Am earns cash rebates that can quickly add up to tens of thousands of dollars a year.

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Here's something to think about: An organization of 150 families easily spends between one and two million dollars a year on these purchases. If we, the members of TBA, do the majority of this shopping with Scrip, we can raise as much as $40,000 to $80,000 per year, if not more!

Return the order form (Click Here For Your Scrip Order Form) and check to Ellen in the office by the due date (usually the first Tuesday of each month). Pick up your order the following Monday. It is that easy. Please help support your Temple Beth Am.

For details and more information, contact Stu Sheinhait or call the temple office at 508-872-8300.

 
 
 

Stop & Shop Gift Cards
TBA is currently selling $25, $50 and $100 Stop & Shop gift cards.

The cards are purchased for face value, and 5% of each card purchased is donated to TBA. This is an easy way for the temple to raise monies at no additional cost to you.

Be sure to stop by the temple office to purchase as many cards as you want for yourself, for your college student, or as a gift for someone. Payment must be made at the time of purchase.

If you have any questions, please contact the temple office at 508-872-8300. Thank you for supporting Temple Beth Am!

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Tikkun Olam
Jewish Family & Children’s Services Family Table
 

Don't Forget
Please remember to bring boxes of raisins and cans of tuna to Shabbat Services for our monthly contribution to Jewish Family & Children Services Family Table Food Pantry. This is Greater Boston's Kosher food pantry, serving over 500 individuals.

Once a month, Family Table Food Pantry volunteers of all ages sort, pack, and deliver two weeks worth of food, special holiday foods, personal hygiene items, and paper goods to families in need. Our collection bin, here at TBA, is located by the electronic sign board in the lobby. Thank you in advance for your support.

Jewish Family Service of Metrowest's Lucy and Joe Press Food Pantry provides food to frail elders and families in need in the Metrowest community to meet basic nutritional needs. This food pantry is located at Jewish Family Service of Metrowest in Framingham (475 Franklin St., Ste 101) and serves over 400 Metrowest families a year.

For more information or to find out how to make a donation contact Myrna Winter mwinter@jfsmw.org or 508-875-3100 x27. To learn more about Jewish Family Service of Metrowest visit www.jfsmw.org

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For May 2013
Mark Your Calendars For These Events

Midweek Tefilah   May 1-2 4:00pm

Lifelong Learning Class with Rabbi Splansky  May 1 7:00pm

School Committee Meeting  May 2 7:15pm

Shabbat Evening Service & High School Graduation  May 3 6:00pm

Shabbat Dinner & Scholarship Awards  May 3 7:30pm

Minyan Service in the Library  May 4 8:45am

BATY Senior Kallah  May 4

Brotherhood Board Meeting  May 5 9:00am

ISRAEL DAY  May 5 9:00am

Rosh Hodesh Group  May 5 4:00pm

BATY Meeting  May 6 5:30pm

Confirmation Rehearsal  May 6 6:00pm

Last Monday Night High School May 6 7:00pm

Qi Gong  May 7 10:00am

Cantor's Coffee  May 8 11:30am

Jr. Choir Rehearsals May 8-9 3:30pm

Simchat Aliyah  May 8-9 5:30pm

Executive Committee Meeting  May 8 6:00pm

Board Meeting  May 8 7:30pm

Yom Tov Party for Shavuot  May 9 12:00pm

Shabbat Dinner  May 3 6:00pm

Education Shabbat - Grade 5 Family Service  May 3 7:00pm

Jr. Choir Ice Cream Sundae Party  May 3 8:00pm

Minyan Service in the Library  May 11 8:45am

BATY Mystery Bus Ride  May 11

TBA Wedding  May 12 | 12:00pm

Confirmation Rehearsal  May 13 6:30pm

Shavuot/Confirmation Service  May 14 6:30pm

Shavuot/Yizkor Service  May 15 7:30am

Membership, Marketing & Communications Meeting  May 15 7:00pm

LLL - Jewish Book Club  May 16 7:00pm

Shabbat Unplugged  May 17 7:15pm

Minyan Service in the Library  May 18 | 8:45am

MITZVAH DAY  May 19 9:00am

Qi Gong  May 21 10:00am

Calendar Clearance  May 22 7:00pm

Shabbat Evening Service  May 24 7:15pm

Minyan Service in the Library  May 25 | 8:45am

Lunchtime Learning  May 30 12:00pm

Shabbat Dinner  May 31 6:00pm

Volunteer Shabbat  May 31 7:15pm

 
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For June 2013
Mark Your Calendars For These Events

Shabbat Evening Service  May 31 7:15pm

Minyan Service in the Library  June 1 8:45am

BATY Elections   June 3 5:30pm

Sisterhood Honors Dinner (Ken’s Steak House)  June 4 6:00pm

Brotherhood Year End Dinner  June 5 6:30pm

School Committee Meeting  June 6 7:15pm

Shabbat Evening Service  June 7 7:15pm

Minyan Service in the Library  June 8 8:45am

Prospective Member Social  June 9 3:00pm

Annual Congregational Meeting  June 9 5:00pm

Rosh Hodesh Group  June 9 4:00pm

Qi Gong  June 11 10:00am

Executive Committee Meeting  June 12 6:00pm

Board Meeting  June 12 7:30pm

Worship Committee Meeting  June 13 7:00pm

Shabbat Unplugged  June 14 7:15pm

Minyan Service in the Library  June 15 8:45am

Membership Committee Meeting  June 19 7:00pm

Jewish Book Club  June 20 7:00pm

Shabbat Evening Service & Marriage Reconsecration  June 21 | 7:15pm

Minyan Service in the Library  June 22 8:45am

 
 
     
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