Interfaith Amigos at LOPC
Saturday, February 4, 4:30 -6:00 p.m., LOPC Sanctuary
Religion Gone Astray - Interfaith Dialogue: What Must We Overcome? What a Pastor, Rabbi & Imam Learned Together with Questons & Answers.
Sunday, February 5, 11:00 - 12:30, Fellowship Hall
Living Into the Heart of Interfaith - Interactive Workshop, Considering Healing Issues In Each Tradition, Reconciliation Through Understanding Diff erences. Imam Jamal Rahman, Pastor Don Mackenzie & Rabbi Ted Falcon. More info at http://www.lopc.org/spiritualformation_cp.asp “
Political Earthquakes in the Middle East
How Changing Politics in the Arab World Will Impact Israel and the United States Featuring Zack Bodner, Pacific Northwest Regional Director, AIPAC
Monday, February 6
6:00 p.m. Dinner hosted by Amba, Kosher Cuisine
7:00 P.M. Discussion in the Adult Lounge
Throughout the Arab world, protesters have taken to the streets in unprecedented numbers to demand political change. Please join us for a candid and open discussion with AIPAC’s Pacific Northwest Regional Director, Zack Bodner, as we examine these dramatic events and their implications for U.S. and Israeli interests. This event is sponsored by the Israel and World Jewry Committee and Anshei Isaiah.
Jewish Book Group with Rabbi Shanks
Wednesday, February 8, 10:30 a.m. in the Adult Lounge
Meet for a lively discussion of Apprenticeship of Duddy Kravitz, by Mordechai Richler, facilitated by Rabbi Shanks. All are welcome! This is not a ‘club’ but a dynamic group of people who love Jewish books, reading, discussions and expressing strong opinions. Click here for more info about the book group.
Make YOUR Mark! 60th Anniversary Amphitheater Mosaic Project
TI artists have been working on the design of a beautiful mosaic to cover the back upper portion of the amphitheater outside the Talmud Torah Center. We need YOU to help execute the design. You’ll get all the tools and instruction needed to complete a portion of the mosaic. This is a great activity for anyone 5 years and up. Children 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult. No previous art experience required! Everyone is welcome. Workshops run from the end of February through the beginning of April. Details and registration on our website.
ClixPix Photography Group Meeting
Wednesday, February 8, 7:15 p.m., Rm. 207 of the Contra Costa Jewish Day School
Stan Holcenberg will share some images from the December 2011 Temple Isaiah member trip to Argentina with Rabbi Graetz. The group picture in the recent Temple bulletin provides an example of the outstanding scenery in Argentina. The presentation will include images of glaciers, lakes, mountains, surreal multi-colored rock formations, artistic villages, a condor flight, and the unbelievable wildflowers that were in bloom during the southern hemisphere “springtime” visit. ClixPix members are invited to bring up to 10 bird pictures to share as we plan our Spring Outing to Shoot Birds on the Pacific Flyway. All temple members (men and women) are more than welcome at all Anshei Isaiah ClixPix meetings.
Temple Isaiah and Lafayette Orinda Presbyterian Church
Present the 7th Annual Interfaith Choral Celebration - Shabbat Service at Temple Isaiah
Friday, February 10, 8:00 p.m.
Join us as the choirs of Temple Isaiah and Lafayette Orinda Presbyterian Church unite in song. We will also be honoring those who have been Temple Isaiah members for 20-29 years. The choirs will also sing during morning worship at LOPC on Sunday, February 5 at 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.
Torah Study with Rabbi Steven Fuchs, WUPJ President
Saturday, February 11, 9:15 a.m. in the Beit Knesset
On Saturday, February 11, 2012, Rabbi Steven Fuchs, recently installed as the new President of the World Union for Progressive Judaism will join us for Torah study and Shabbat morning worship. Join us for this unique opportunity to learn Torah from a new teacher and gain insight into the life of the world Reform/Progressive/Liberal Jewish movements around the world.
Anshei Isaiah & Kulanu’s 5th Annual Trivia Night
Benefiting Temple Isaiah’s Youth Programs
Saturday, February 11, 6-9:30 p.m.
Surprise and impress your friends with your knowledge of obscure and irrelevant facts. In honor of our 60th anniversary we’ll even throw in some Temple Isaiah Trivia! Form teams of around 8 people in advance or join one when you arrive. This event is for all Temple members and guests. Cost is $30 per adult, which includes dinner and dessert. Childcare for potty trained children three and up, including dinner, is $10 per child. All proceeds benefit Temple Isaiah’s Youth Programs. More information on our website.
Brunch & Learn with Cantor Korn
Jewish Music: What Makes it Uniquely Jewish?
Sunday, February 12, 9:00 a.m. in the Oneg Room
Brunch ‘n Learn is an opportunity to come eat a light brunch and participate in a discussion on timely matters with one of Temple Isaiah’s Rabbis or Cantor. Topics will be selected about a week in advance, based on what is happening in the community and in the world at that time. We hope you will join us as we eat, schmooze, and discuss what is going on in the world, through a Jewish lens!
Judaism’s Sacred Trilogy with Rabbi Graetz
4 Sessions: 2/12, 2/26, 3/11, 3/18
11:15 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. in the Oneg Room
For many centuries people have tried to define what is at the core of Judaism. In the pursuit of “the Essence of Judaism” many Jewish thinkers settled on the trilogy of people-land-faith. Firmly anchored in North American culture Jews often have trouble connecting with some aspects of this trilogy. In the course of our studies we will seek to understand how each of the elements functioned throughout history and explore the possibilities of them working again in our generation and present cultural context. Tuition is free of charge. Visit our website to register.
WOI’s Knitting & Handiwork Group
Monday, February 13, 7:00 p.m. in the Library
Make new friends, share knitting-handiwork news, and have fun with us. You can begin or complete a project, get help with any knitting/handiwork problems or offer assistance to others. Work on your knitting, needlepoint, crochet, embroidery, or any other handwork projects. We welcome everyone from beginners to experts. Contact Margie Kaplan at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) or visit our website for more information
3rd Shabbat: Eat, Pray, Learn - Friday, February 17
3rd Shabbat: Eat, Pray, Learn - Friday, February 17
6:00 Happy 1/2 Hour, 6:30 Shabbat Service
The Torah of Personal Finance with Rabbi Ruth Adar
Following the 6:30 Shabbat service on the third Friday of the month adults are encouraged to stay for a catered dinner and speaker. Visit with Isaiah friends and guests and learn from our engaging speaker. Dinner is $20 per person. RSVPs for are due by the Wednesday before. This month join Rabbi Ruth Adar for a talk entitled “The Torah of Personal Finance.” No matter how much or how little we have to spend, all of us have to make choices about how we spend money. Jewish tradition offers us guidance in making ethical decisions about spending . It also offers support in making ethical choices when our resources are limited. Rabbi Ruth Adar spent her final year of rabbinical school researching and writing her thesis, Money & Menschlikeit: A Jewish Ethics of Personal Finance because she hated feeling guilty and conflicted about financial decisions. She looks forward to sharing some of what she learned with you. Click here to RSVP.
L’Mazel Tov - Childbrith Classes with a Jewish Twist
Begins Sunday, February 12, 4:00 p.m.
Meet other expectant parents, learn about labor and delivery, self-care, choosing physicians, and how to see the new parent world through Jewish eyes. Professionals in the field will join class coordinator Jessica Weiss to teach and to answer your questions. The rabbis and cantor of Temple Isaiah will bring the Jewish component through presentations and “Ask the Rabbi/Cantor?” opportunities. This exceptional program complements traditional childbirth education classes by providing important prenatal information within a Jewish family context. Visit our website for more information and online registration.
Women of Isaiah’s Theatre and Arts Series
Click here to download the registration form.
East Bay International Jewish Film Festival
Le Concert - Saturday, March 10 - 7:00pm Le Concert is a crowd-engaging, emotionally stirring film that will leave you cheering! Meet at Sweet Tomatoes in Pleasant Hill at 5:30pm for an early dinner and then go to the CineArts Theatre nearby to see the film. Tickets are $10 per person. Family and friends are welcome. Order your tickets by February 25th at http://www.eastbayjewishfilm.org or call the Jewish Federation at (510)-318-6456. Please let me know you are planning to attend so we can reserve seating for dinner.
Bouquets to Art 2012 - De Young Museum
Wednesday, March 14, 8:00am-2:00pm.
The 27th Annual Bouquets to Art will feature 150 floral arrangements by prominent Bay Area designers and garden clubs, to interpret and complement the museum’s permanent collection. We will meet at temple and carpool to San Francisco for the exhibit and lunch nearby. Free for FAMSF members and one guest. Non-member tickets are $20 for adults, $17 for seniors. Family and friends are welcome. Order your tickets now online at http://bouquetstoart.famsf.org/ticket-information.
War Horse - Curran Theater
Sunday, August 26, 2:00pm
War Horse is an epic and intimate story about a young man named Albert and his horse, Joey, who was brought to France from the cavalry and became involved in the crossfire of World War I till it ended up in a deserted land. Young Albert then embarks on a dangerous journey, too dangerous for his age, to find and save his horse and bring it home. The Times of London call it a “sweeping drama of extraordinary power. More information at http://shnsf.com/shows/warhorse Tickets are $82.00 per person and are located in the mezzanine. Tickets are limited - Order Now.
Upcoming Events:
Ghost Light - Berkeley Rep - February 12th - sold out
Crocker Art Museum, Sacramento - Judy Chicago Exhibit- April 11th
De Young Museum - JeanPaul Gauthier Exhibit - Early May
In Paris - Berkeley Rep - May 12th - 2 tickets left
Les Miserables - July
Ruth Bancroft Gardens - Sculpture in the Garden - July
Our Latest Podcast: Rabbi Shanks on Temple Isaiah’s Founding 60 Years Ago
Rabbi Judy Shanks recounts the circumstances that led to the Founding of Temple isaiah as we celebrate our 60th anniversary. As always, there’s a lot more information on the podcast page.
February Ruach is Available for Download
You can download the February 2012 issue of the Temple Isaiah Ruach newsletter here.
Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) Winter Season
Begins Tuesday, January 31, 3-6:30 p.m.
In a CSA project, individuals or families commit in advance to buy produce from a local farm for a whole season. The winter CSA will open on Tuesday, January 31 and run for 10 weeks until April 3rd. Participants pick up their shares in the Sanctuary foyer from 3-6:30 p.m. on Tuesdays. If you have not already signed up, please let us know if you would like to participate for the season. Small shares are $20 per share or $200 for the season. Large shares are $28 per share or $280 for the season. For more information email Rebecca Calahan-Klein at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).
Lunch and Learn Series with Riva Gambert
A Sneak Preview of the East Bay Jewish Film Festival
Wednesday, February 1, 12:00 p.m., Oneg Room
Join us for our monthly Lunch and Learn program. Join us for a sneak preview of the East Bay Jewish Film Festival’s most compelling and exciting films with Festival Director Riva Gambert. Riva will give us the run down on what’s Oscar-worthy at this year’s Festival. Click here for more information and online registration.
Bingo at Reutlinger - Seeking Volunteers
3rd Thursday of the Month
We are looking for volunteers to help with bingo games at the Reutlinger Center in 2012. New volunteers are always welcome. We play on the 3rd Thursday of themonth from 6:30 pm until 8:00 pm at the Reutlinger Center for Jewish Living near Blackhawk. This has been a long running Temple Isaiah Social Action project. Members can contact Terry Matzkin at 925-820-5848 for more information.
Second Annual Coat Drive
Benefiting the Winter Nights Rotating Family Shelter
Please donate coats, jackets, hats, scarves, gloves, & other warm winter clothes to the Winter Nights families. Donations will be delivered to the Oasis Day Center, so that they can go directly to the Winter Nights families. Donations must be dropped off at Diablo Chiropractic, 1299 Newell Hill Place, STE 102 in Walnut Creek. Please do not bring donations to Temple Isaiah. Questions? Contact Diablo Chiropractic directly at 925-933-1738.