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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Tuesday June 1
Meetings
Youth Commission "Wrap Up"

Wednesday June 2
Sisterhood Honors Dinner

Thursday June 3
Meetings
School Committee

Movie Night-The Band's Visit
Sisterhood Exercise Boot Camp
w/ Duncan Ward

Monday June 7
TBA Calendar Clearance
for 2010-2011

Wednesday June 9
Meetings
TBA Executve Committee
Board of Trustees

BATY elections

Thursday June 10
Brotherhood Year End Dinner
Sisterhood Exercise Boot Camp
w/ Duncan Ward

Sunday June 13
Meetings
Special Congregation
Annual Congregation

Wednesday June 16
Meetings
Worship Committee

Jewish Book Club 
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Brotherhood Breakfast
See You In September
TBA BASKETBALL 2010

The Temple Beth Am Brotherhood Basketball Season is about to get underway!
Get your application here

Honors Dinner
June 2
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Religious School
Register Today!
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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!

The Nursery School at Temple Beth Am
Offering Nonsectarian and Judaic Classes for Preschool Age Children Learn More
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.
Come visit
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
WBZ-TV Channel 4
WCVB-TV Channel 5
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!

 
 
News & Views Blog
free marketplace of ideas about Judaism and the role it plays in the lives of Reform Jews of all ages.

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Propective Member Ice Cream Party
Be Sure To Join Us This Sunday!
 

Looking for a warm, welcoming congregation?
Then Temple Beth Am is for you. Please join us this Sunday evening, August 29th at 7pm for a dessert reception to welcome prospective members. Interested families and individuals will have the opportunity to meet our clergy and our lay leadership in a fun and informal atmosphere, See why so many families choose to call Temple Beth Am home.

We are a vibrant, diverse and congregation with a myriad of programs for members of all ages. Whether you are single or a family with children, an interfaith couple or someone who grew up with a traditional Jewish background, a same-sex couple or a couple of empty nesters, Temple Beth Am welcomes you.

Anyone who comes to our Prospective Member Ice Cream Party will receive a packet with our Religious School Handbook, our Lifelong Learning Brochure, our newsletter, our High Holiday service schedule and lovely gift. Don't miss this chance to see what Temple Beth Am is all about. Temple Beth Am means House of the People, and we are truly a house for all people

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Conversations With Our Clergy
Join Us For One of These Gatherings This Summer!
 

New & Exciting Times At TBA
Temple Beth Am is embarking on a new and exciting time in its history.

Given the new structure, we are sure that many of you have questions about how this may impact you and religious, educational and life cycle events at our temple.

Cantor Schechtman and Rabbi Amanda are going to be available to answer all of your questions at a series of “Conversations with the Clergy” hosted in our members’ homes. To make these evenings the most beneficial and informative, we are going to limit the number of participants at each event to 18 people. All of the “Conversations with the Clergy” will be from 7:00-8:30pm.

  • Wednesday, July 7 at the home of Beth and Mike Adler
  • Thursday, July 8 at the home of Kathy Anbinder and Lino Covarrubias
  • Monday, August 23 at the home of Judy and Gavin Finn
  • Monday, August 30 at the home of Nikki and Gary Davidson
Please feel free to sign up for one of the above dates by calling the temple at 508-872-8300. Thank you for supporting Temple Beth Am!
Click Here for the speech
that Cantor Schechtman gave at the Annual Congregational Meeting
on Sunday, June 13th, which lays out her vision for the coming year.
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Selichot
Special Observance This year
 

Mark Your Calendars
On Saturday night, September 4th, we will be joined by the clergy and congregations of Temple Beth Sholom of Framingham and Temple Israel of Natick to usher in the High Holidays with a film, discussion and prayer service to set the mood for the Days of Awe.

Please join us at 8:30pm for a light snack, the movie “Praying in Her Own Voice” at 9:00pm, a discussion at 10 and then a short service at 10:30pm.

This powerful film, directed by Yael Katzir and produced by Dan Katzir, Yael Katzir & Ravit Markus,

documents the courageous struggle of the famed “Women of the wall” movement. This group has spearheaded the battle for female equality in the religious world. Their main focus has been on the Wailing Wall - the holiest site for Jews where orthodox, conservative and reform women are not allowed to gather and pray. For the past decade they have challenged the government of Israel and the entire Jewish world by raising a lot of media attention both through colorful protests and by their unstoppable legal battle – which has ended several times at the Israeli Supreme Court which made some very controversial rulings.

The story of the Women of the Wall is a test case for the deprived status of women in Israeli public life. The film is an outcry protesting religious coercion and the violent silencing of women. It's a film that raises many questions about the battle of the sexes within the religious Jewish world.

This important film includes interviews with some of the most influential women Rabbis in the US: Laura Geller, Lisa Edwards, Sharon Brous, Lynn Brody, Naomi Levy and Denise Eger; as well as with Rabbi David Hartman of the famous Shalom Hartman Institute in Jerusalem.

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High Holidays | Schedule & Information 2010 5771
The New Year Is Approaching
 

The Fall Holidays are Coming!
As we all take in the last few weeks of summer, the Worship Committee is busy preparing for the busiest time of year at Temple Beth Am – the High Holidays.

At this time, volunteers are needed to serve as ushers, ticket checkers, greeters and book distributors and collectors.  Volunteers are also welcome to participate with their families in our Second Day Rosh Hashana service on Friday, September 10th at 10:00am.  If you are willing/able to help in any of these areas during any of the holidays, please contact our VP of Religion, Howard Schwartz at hownow9@aol.com.

The schedule of 2010 / 5771 High Holiday services is as follows:

Erev Rosh Hashana
Wednesday, September 8 at 8:00pm (A-Z)

Rosh Hashana Morning
Thursday, September 9th at 8:45am (L-Z)
Thursday, September 9th at 11:45am (A-K)
Thursday, September 9th at 3:00pm Children’s Service (Gr. K-5 / No Tickets Required)
Thursday, September 9th at 3:00pm Youth Service (Gr. 6-12 in Friedman Hall / No Tickets Required)
Thursday, September 9th at 4:00pm Tashlich Ceremony (Please wear your casual clothes, bring bread crumbs to toss into the water (symbolically casting off our sins).

Second Day Rosh Hashana
Friday, September 10th at 10:00am (A-Z) / No Tickets Required)

Shabbat Shuvah
Friday, September 10th at 7:15pm

Kol Nidre
Friday, September 17th at 8:00pm (A-Z)

Yom Kippur
Saturday, September 18th at 8:45am (A-K)
Saturday, September 18th at 11:45am (L-Z)
Saturday, September 18th at 2:15pm Children’s Service (Gr. K-5 / No Tickets Required)
Saturday, September 18th at 2:15pm Youth Service (Gr. 6-12 / No Tickets Required)
Saturday, September 18th at 2:15pm Torah Study w/ Rabbi Splansky (Levine Library)
Saturday, September 18th at 3:30pm Afternoon, Yizkor, Neilah & Break-fast

Sukkot
Wednesday, September 22nd at 5:00pm Sukkah Decorating
Wednesday, September 22nd at 6:00pm Pizza Supper
Wednesday, September 22nd at 7:00pm Sukkot Service (Led by grades 7-8)

Simchat Torah
Wednesday, September 29th at 7:00pm Simchat Torah & Consecration (Led by grades 9-10)
Thursday, September 30th at 7:30am Simchat Torah & Yizkor Service

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BATY News
Mazel Tov To Our New BATY Board
 

2010-2011 BATY Board Elected
On Wednesday, June 9th, BATY (Beth Am Temple Youth) held its elections and voted in the following high school students as the 2010-2011 BATY Board.

  • Co-Presidents - Carly Davidson and Jamie Rich
  • VP Membership - Mallory Cohen
  • VP Communication - Madison Laks
  • VP Programming - Becca Alter
  • Social Action Chair - Zach Finn
  • Fundraising Chair - Carlee Stetson
  • Treasurer - Michael Berkson
  • Historians - Amy Sheinhait & Erika Sheinhait
  • Grade 9 Rep  - Zack Felson
  • NFTY Rep - Adam Klein
  • Secretary - Alexandra Schwartz

We're so proud of our teen leaders!

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Mark Your Calendars For Friday, October 29th at 7:15pm

Be sure to join us for a joyous, song-filled Shabbat worship experience led by Cantor Schechtman and musicians. Shabbat Unplugged is truly designed for everyone...singles, couples, families and friends, so be sure to come worship together at this unique Shabbat service.

For more information on these and other Shabbat services, contact the temple office at 508-872-8300 or shalom@tempbetham.org.

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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.

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 individual or 4-roll packs of toilet paper 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.

For questions or more information please contact David Cohen, Rhonda Magier-Cohen and Nikki Davidson – TBA Site Coordinators. 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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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 and Rabbi Lurer 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.
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Levine Library News
Marsha Massey-Librarian
  Come In & Get Aquainted!
You might be wondering what the LEVINE LIBRARY is all about.  We are a lending library serving the Temple Beth Am community, from pre-K to Adult.

Come on in for a taste of Judaica, from Bible, the arts, history, humor, sports, novels, biography, cooking, travel, to DVDs, CDs, videos--and more!  These materials are available to you at no charge.

Of special interest are the inspirational "Life Lights"  booklets, which are FREE for the taking, on such subjects as:
 
    .  Grandparenting Interfaith Children
    .  Parenting Through a Divorce
    .  Raising a Child With Special Needs
    .  Talking to Children About Death
    .  Facing Cancer as a Family
 
LIBRARY HOURS:
    .  SUNDAYS, 9:00 AM  -  1:00 PM (when Religious School is in session)
    .  Most TUESDAYS, 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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  The Reform Temple
of Framingham

warmly welcomes Jewish families, interfaith families, couples, and singles to join us for Sabbath Services and temple events.

SABBATH SERVICES--are held on Friday evenings and Saturday Mornings. Begin your weekend by joining Rabbi Miller and Cantor Schechtman in celebrating the joy of the Sabbath.
 
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For August 2010
Mark Your Calendars For These Events

Executive Committee Meeting  August  4 | 6:00pm

Board Meeting  August  4 | 7:30pm

Shabbat Evening Service (Minyan Group) August 6 | 6:30pm

Shabbat Evening Service  August 13 | 6:30pm

Shabbat Evening Service (Board of Trustees) August 20 | 6:30pm

Conversations with the Clergy (Finns’ Home)  August 23 | 7:00pm

Worship Committee Meeting (Brenners’ Home)  August 24 | 7:00pm

Choir Rehearsal  August 25 | 7:00pm

Choir Rehearsal  August 26 | 7:00pm

Shabbat Evening Service (School Committee) August 27 | 6:30pm

LLL Trip to Rhode Island  August 29 | 8:00am

Conversations with the Clergy (Davidsons’ Home)  August 30 | 7:00pm

Religious School Teachers’ Meeting  August 31 | 6:30pm

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For September 2010
Mark Your Calendars For These Events
 
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By request, the following are being made available for online access

Monthly Publication | TEBEAM

Tebeam Articles | Cantor Schechtman / Rabbi Amanda
On-Line Registrations | Religious School
On-line Giving | Coming Soon!
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