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Kislev / December (Nov.) 2006 |
News from Community folks (happenings, questions, etc...) If you have information that you would like to go in the December/January Newsletter, please send to: laura@handinhandarts.com As the month of Kislev arrives, we think about the darkness of the earth and the brightness of the miracles of LIGHT that will surround us during the winter season. Chanukah is not a major holiday in our tradition but it is often a holiday that unites families and friends. An interesting fact is that Chanukah begins in the month of Kislev and ends in the month of Tevet. It is the only Jewish holiday that bridges two Hebrew months. (A Radko Ornament) As we think about Chanukah and the miracle of light, take some time to reflect upon the miracles in your own life. How have your miracles helped you live life to the fullest? How have they helped you express kindness and love in the presence of your family and friends? How have they helped you achieve personal or professional goals? It would be a big miracle if everyone who received this e-mail could come to Paris from December 15th-17th, but I'm not sure that will happen. But I do hope that you will read this and think about how much light and love and community you will feel if you join us. "EuroJews in Paris" is less than one month away and it will be a blast! I'll be leading a candle-making workshop, we will be screening a film, celebrating Shabbat with a delicious meal, and we'll meet new and old friends while enjoying the beauty of Paris! Looking forward to seeing you! In the midst of darkness, let us create light. Shalom from Laura in Warsaw and Jordan in Boston NEXT TRIP: EuroJews Chanukah in Paris! December 15th-18th 2006 SIGN-UP TODAY! Price: 130 euros + 20 euros membership = 150 euros (includes food, entertainment, travel in Paris and 3 nights hostel accommodation; does not include flights/eurostar which individuals should book for themselves) EuroJews are very excited to announce that Chanukah in Paris looks like being our largest event yet, with participants from all over Europe, Israel and North America! Three days of French adventures include Shabbat services, a Chanukah Party, a massive range of workshops, nightly Chanukah candles, a Jewish tour and the chance to meet old friends and make new ones...all in Europe's most romantic city. There is still time to register (until December 1st) - but space is very short so please get in touch with Beatrice (beatrice@eurojews.org) as soon as possible to reserve your place. It is a Late payment, after 15 November, and will cost an extra 10 euros, so please do take care of this now. If you have already transferred the amount or have made special arrangements with Nathan, than please disregard this e-mail. To all others, if you'd like to pay with euros, please transfer the cost (130 euros for members, 150 euros for non-members) to me: Beatrice Richman Deutsche Bank Account number: 359256561 Domestic Transfers (BLZ): 37070024 IBAN: DE28370700240359256561 BIC / SWIFT-Code: DEUTDEDBKOE If you need to pay by pounds, please contact David Moskovic david.moskovic(at)gmail.com If you would like to be a member of EuroJews please send and e-mail to Beatrice Richman <beatricerichman(at)hotmail.com> You will get this on-line newsletter, discounts on events and other great things! *If you would like to receive a reminder link to our monthly newsletter, please send an email to the following address, within the brackets: [eurojews-subscribe(at)eurojews.org Members' Forum (see the link from http://www.eurojews.org/members.html)...a virtual space for our community to gather - room for online discussion, fun, announcements, recipes, learning - something we have been hoping to create for a long time is now finally with us! If there are any problems viewing the site please contact makopolok(at)rediffmail.com News from Community Folks (happenings, questions, etc…) · NEW JEWISH GROUP FORMING in ROME: We are forming a chavurah which welcomes progressive, liberal Jews of all nationalities, ex-pats or Italians, and their non-Jewish partners, spouses, or friends. The goal is to build a community of like-minded individuals. How this community develops will depend on the needs, interests, and talents of the participants. Please feel free to email this to others you know who might be interested. Shalom, Helen CantorL2@aol.com · Community Shabbat - 25th
November 2006 You are invited to our first Annual Communal Shabbat on 25th November 2006 - starting at the Ranmoor Centre. Student Rabbi Nathan Alfred is coming to lead run a Torah study session with Bagels - starting at 10.15am prompt! - which is open to all. The Service will start at 11.00am and will include some teaching and discussion about the prayers and songs that we use on Shabbat. There will be a small Kiddush after the service. Between 4pm and 5pm in the afternoon, you are invited to various members' homes in your local area for tea and coffee, to meet other members in an informal setting. You are invited to bring the host a cake or something else for tea. In keeping with our commitment to social justice you are also requested to bring along some toiletries as a donation for ASSIST - a refugee Charity. Please leave a message on Ruth Mason's answer phone or email her to let her know if you will be attending an open home in the afternoon - and tell her which home you will attend - ruthmason1(at)hotmail.com · WUPJ - ARZENU – SALTZ CENTER SEMINARDecember 1 – 3, 2006 Warsaw, Poland Contact: Linda Kann for
details Project Development
Manager and Exodus 2000 National Co-ordinatorEuropean Region of the
World Union for Progressive Judaism Tel: 020 8349 5651 Fax:
020 8349 5699 e-mail: lindakann@europeanregion.org From: Monique Blake tamaruk –progressive jewish young adults tamar tuesdays talmud sessions 1st study session with rabbi neil janes, then out for drinks afterwards tuesday 21 november from 8 – 9 pm at finchley progressive synagogue, 54 hutton grove, n12 8dl contact: adam at tamaruk@googlemail.com ‘tent’ in finchley new: ‘tent’ services in north london at fps service followed by chavurah supper so please bring food to share friday 24 november at 7 pm at 54 hutton grove, finchley n12 8dr contact: anna on 07817 207625 or a.gerrard@liberaljudaism.org ‘tent b’ivrit’ at the montagu centre friday 1 december at 7 pm @ at the montagu centre, 21 maple street w1t 4be. kabbalat shabbat experience conducted exclusively in hebrew led by new young adults worker, avivit and new shlicha, noa. service followed by meal at local restaurant. for more details contact avivit on 07866 501 787 or a.katzil@liberaljudaism.org · EuroJews CD’s: They will be for sale in Paris, so yet another reason to come! Price about 10-15Euros. · EuroJews Late Bar/Bat Mitzvah Project _ Have you had a Bar Mitzvah or Bat Mitzvah, or are you one of many EuroJews who, for one reason or another, missed out? It is never too late. We are planning an intensive learning programme leading, if appropriate, to a Bar/Bat Mitzvah ceremony. Please get in touch if you are interested in this, either as a student or as a teacher. Contact: Nathan · EuroJews _Jewish/Moslem Dialogue Project._ Fed up with negative and stereotypical journalism, from all sides? Anyone interested in participating in a EuroJews/Moslems interfaith project should get in touch. Let's break down some barriers. Contact: Nathan
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