Temple B'nai Israel, Revere, MA - a warm, contemporary, egalitarian and inclusive synagogue in a traditional setting.

Member of the Synagogue Council of Massachusetts	Office Hours Tuesday and Thursday 8:30 A.M. - 1:30 P.M. Secretary, Rose Wool 781-284-8388	Tikkun Olam Social Justice *Repairing the World* Do Not Stand Idly By: A Jewish Community Pledge to Save Lives
	Can you give someone a ride? or do you need a ride to TBI? Please call Rose at the Temple office and let her that you would be available to supply transportation to those members that need this service or that you need a ride to Temple and Rose will try to pair you up.
Upcoming Events Friday, Jan 27, 8:00 PM New Member Shabbat Special Friday night services and Oneg Shabbat to welcome our new members. Sunday, Jan 29, 9:00 AM Lox and Learn with Rabbi Berman Bikkur Cholim - Visiting the Sick: How Do We Do It? In our last session we looked at classical and contemporary texts about Bikkur Cholim (Visiting the Sick) and explored the purpose and importance of this mitzvah. In this session we will discuss HOW we do the visiting itself: In what circumstances is it good to visit? What are the "best practices" of bikkur cholim? What are good conversation starters? What are things NOT to say? Join us as we explore these questions and more! Save the date! Wednesday, May 16, 2012 An evening with the Boston Pops The program is "The Streisand Songbook with Ann Hampton Calloway." A tribute to Barbara Streisand. You can still signup! Adult Bar/Bat Class The Bar/Bat Mitzvah Training You Wish You'd Had! Beginning January 31, 2012, Rabbi Joseph Berman will lead a class that helps adult community members take the next step in their Jewish lives and learning. Students will learn to: Chant verses of Torah Take on a ritual and ethical mitzvah (good deed/commandment) Focus on a personal area of study Consider a variety of perspectives on key topics in Jewish theology. The class will culminate in a Bar/Bat Mitzvah service for those who have not yet had one, and a celebration of learning for those who already have. Previous knowledge of Hebrew not required. Classes will be held approximately twice a month at the Temple. The cost is $150 for Temple B’nai Israel members; $250 for non-members. There will also be fees involved for the Bar/Bat Mitzvah ceremony and kiddush itself, shared by members of the class. If you have already had a Bat or Bar Mitzvah but are interested in the class, you can still join! Dates: The course will consist of eight sessions. Classes will take place on Tuesday evenings approximately every two weeks starting at the end of January (January 31^st, February 14^th, February 28^th, March 13^th, March 27^th, April 17^th, May 1^st, and May 15^th). The B’nai Mitzvah ceremony will take place on a Shabbat morning in late May or early June, exact date to be decided at our first session. To Register: Send tuition payment, along with your name, address, email and phone number, to Temple B’nai Israel, One Wave Avenue, Revere, MA 02151. TBI will confirm your place in the Bar/Bat Mitzvah class. Click here to get a printable flyer!		The Eternal Light Temple B'Nai Israel WELCOMES YOU Temple B'Nai Israel is ... A place to worship and nurture your soul. A place for learning. A place to belong. A place to connect. A Place of Strength and Beauty ...and Possibilities Participate in services that bring together what is timeless with what is relevant in our daily lives. Friendly + Warm + Inclusive + Egalitarian + English and Hebrew Click here for Membership and Dues information
		Summer Highlight This past summer Rabbi/Farmer Berman invited Temple Members, friends and family to visit Land's Sake Farm in Weston, MA to show us where he spends his time when not engaged in Temple business during the summer months. Sammy is paying close attention to Rabbi Berman who is explaining what this machine was used for. (Click on the picture to see some highlights of our field trip.)

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