 Birkat Kohanim discussion session
Thursday Feb. 18
7:30 - 9:30 pm |
Birkat HaKohanim, also known as the Priestly Benediction or "duchening", is a Jewish rite wherein the Kohanim (members of the priestly caste) recite a blessing over the congregation from the bimah. In the Diaspora the priestly blessing is typically recited by the Kohanim on Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, Pesach, Shavuot, and Sukkot.
The question of whether women -- b'not Kohen and b'not Levi -- may participate in Birkat HaKohanim in the egalitarian minyan is currently under discussion at TBS. Over the next few weeks, we are holding several structured learning/discussion sessions to explore the issue as a community. Our goal is to develop a transparent and coherent process and policy, while respecting the sensibilities of all in our community. Please join us for any or all of these sessions.
The sessions are scheduled for 7:30 - 9:30 pm on the following dates:
Learning session 1: Wednesday, February 3rd
Discussion session 1: Wednesday, February 10th
Learning session 2: Tuesday, February 16th
Discussion session 2: Thursday, February 18th
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 TBS Community Shabbat Dinner
Friday Feb. 19
7:30 - 10:00 pm |
Join the entire Tremont St. community for for an evening of good food and good company at the next Community Shabbat Dinner! 6:30 pm services; 7:30 pm dinner (downstairs).
For these events, payment must be submitted in advance, as no money can be accepted on Shabbat. Early registration (members $17, non-members $20, students $13.00, children $9.00) must be received by Tuesday, February 16. (Late registration if received after Tuesday: members $20, non-members $23, students $16.00, children $12.00.) Sign up online via PayPal or by calling the synagogue office (617-864-6388; office@tremontstreetshul.org). New members: If you will be using a voucher, please indicate that with your reservation.
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 20s&30s "Club Shushan" PURIM DANCE
Saturday Feb. 27
9:45 pm |
Rock out after the Saturday night megillah reading! 21+. Costumes STRONGLY encouraged. The festivities will be going strong until 1:00 A.M. Admission includes fabulous souvenir shot glass!
$15 ($10 with advance RSVP by Thursday 2/25/2010). $5 discount to dues-paid TBS members! Click here to RSVP.
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20s&30s Shabbat Dinner
Friday Mar. 12
7:30 - 11:00 pm |
Join the Tremont St. 20s&30s for Kabbalat Shabbat services and Friday night dinner! Egalitarian services in the main sanctuary at 6:30 pm, followed by vegetarian (dairy) dinner downstairs. Join us for singing, eating, learning, schmoozing, and a generally joyous Shabbat experience.
EARLY registration: $17 general, $13 students for signups received through the Wednesday before the dinner. LATE registration: $20 general, $16 students starting at 12:01am on Thursday. **Dues-paid TBS members always receive an additional $2 discount.**
Sign up at http://20s30s.tremontstreetshul.org/dinner.html
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