COVID-19 UPDATE
We have been monitoring government guidelines and the changing status of the pandemic on the North Shore. The delta variant of the corona virus has proven to be much more contagious and complex than previous versions of the virus. Though the risk of vaccinated individuals becoming infected with the coronavirus at the Temple remains relatively low, it has increased.
The weight of evidence supports requiring all individuals, whether they’re vaccinated or not, to wear masks and to maintain social distancing when inside the Temple. All individuals who attend Neighborhood Shabbats and other Temple-associated gatherings, whether they’re vaccinated or not, will wear masks and maintain social distancing when indoors. Protocols governing outdoor gatherings will remain the same.
We understand how difficult the social isolation of the pandemic has been on everyone and that it’s painful to take even this small step back from the freedom vaccinated individuals have been recently experiencing. We also know that frequently changing rules and regulations can be trying. But, unfortunately, the nature of the coronavirus has changed and we need to change with it if we are to weather the pandemic successfully.
Thank you for your patience and cooperation.
Members hosting events: please review the detailed guidelines here.
—Temple Ahavat Achim Physician Committee + Re-opening Committee
Last updated: August 20, 2020
WEEKLY
Services
Thursdays at 11 am: Torah Study with Rabbi Lewis
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Saturdays at 9:00 am: Shabbat Service
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Sundays at 9:00am: Minyan service
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Access electronic versions of the siddurim here.
This Week's Torah Portion |
Parashat Vayera
3rd Triennial Genesis 21:1-22:24
Read the Portion on Sefaria.org - you can click a verse for commentary
Page 112 Etz Hayim
YAHRZEITS: Shabbat 10/23/2021 - Friday 10/29/2021
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SYLVIA COHEN FAMILY LEARNING PROJECT
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NEWS & Upcoming events
TAA FOOD DRIVE
Sunday, Nov. 14 at 1:30 pm
Enjoy homemade cookies, hot cider,
and a hearty welcome at
the Temple Ahavat Achim Food Drive.
Please bring your donation of a shelf-stable
or canned food item (no glass).
NEFESH MOUNTAIN HANUKKAH CONCERT
Shalin Liu Performance Center, Rockport Saturday, November 27, 8 pm
A five-piece acoustic band that merges old time Appalachia and bluegrass with Jewish spirituality, Nefesh Mountain has created their own unique and dazzling version of Americana. They make their Rockport debut with a festive Hanukkah-themed concert that will also include tunes from their acclaimed album, Songs for the Sparrows, featuring bluegrass icons Jerry Douglas and Sam Bush. Co-Sponsored by TAA.
PJ LIBRARY JEWISH HOLIDAYS FOR LITTLE HANDS AT TAA
One Sunday per month beginning November 7, 10:30 am
Stories, songs, snacks and a special art project around Jewish holidays with Expert Bubbies, Zaydes, Imas and Abbas from our community! Children under 5 and their caregivers welcome.
TAA WELCOMES ABIGALE REISMAN AS OUR NEW MUSIC DIRECTOR
The TAA music committee is thrilled to announce that Abigale Reisman, a professional violinist residing in Lanesville, will join us as our new Music Director. Abigale has a robust Jewish background and brings a wealth of performance and education experience to her new role. She is a member of the International Jewish Music Festival award winning band, Ezekiel’s Wheels Klezmer Band and is a recent recipient of a Club Passim Iguana Music Fund grant. Abigale will be leading the TAA band and chorus as well as teaching in the Sylvia Cohen Family Learning Project. She will also work with the music and programming committees to bring musical programs to TAA. We are thrilled to welcome Abigale to our community! Information will follow regarding opportunities to meet her. Welcome, Abigale!
MUSSAR FOR A MEANINFUL LIFE:
A CLASS WITH LAILA GOODMAN
Part of Open Circle Learning sponsored by CJP and Hebrew College
One Sunday per month starting Oct. 31, 10-11:30 am on Zoom
What is your soul curriculum? Are you too patient? Too humble? Or too impatient and take up too much space? Mussar is the ancient Jewish practice of Character Development. We will study short Jewish texts on character traits such as patience, humility and respect and come up with practices to increase awareness and small action steps to get more balance. Laila Goodman is a longtime member of TAA and she is also the Madricha Ruchanit (Spiritual Advisor) at Gann Academy. She has facilitated Mussar groups for over a decade.
Membership, Support & Resources
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Beautiful Jewish Calendars from Torf Funeral Service and Stanetsky Memorial Chapel are available at TAA. We will include them with salmon orders and borrowed prayer books, and anyone may stop by the Temple to pick some up!
Jewish holiday calendars & Hebrew date converter
Watch the Tribute to Rabbi Lewis in honor of his 10 years of Service to TAA. Read the Jewish Journal's profile of the Rabbi.
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