Author: Ian Rifkin

Yom Ha’Atzmaut: Israel @ 75 years

עַם יִשְׂרָאֵל חַי
Am Yisrael Chai
The Jewish people live!
Yom Ha’Atzmaut is a celebration of the modern Israeli Declaration of Independence in 1948, 75 years ago.

Video above is “Hatikva” – the national anthem of Israel. Its name means “The Hope” in Hebrew, and it was written by Naftali Herz Imber in the 1870s. The song speaks about our longing for a homeland and our hope for a brighter future.

Join us in a community-wide celebration! https://www.jewishcentralmass.org/israel75

Check out PJ Library’s Israel Hub for a virtual voyage to Israel with video tours, a story podcast, music, food, booklists, activities, and a bunch of helpful resources just for parents: https://pjlibrary.org/israel

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Adonai Ro’i Lo Echsar

Gitit Shoval singing Adonai Ro’i Lo Echsar with Ron Druyan on piano – Passover Yizkor (memorial) Shabbat service on Friday, April 7, 2023.

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A Song for Reaching Up

Gitit Shoval singing A Song for Reaching Up at Shabbat service on Friday, March 10, 2023

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Erev Purim Megillah Reading 2023

“How can we live out those purest themes in a real way for today?”

Closing thoughts from Erev Purim Megillah reading 2023

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Purim 2023

“…remember that although evil, hurtful people will always be a part of our world, good and courageous people will always find the strength to stand united against those who would hurt us.”

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Hashkiveinu

“Let there be love and understanding among us. Let peace and friendship be our shelter from life’s storms.”

Zac Gondelman singing Hashkiveinu at Friday night Shabbat services on March 3, 2023.

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Redemption

“Redemption” by Mark Nazimova read by Margot Barnet at Friday night Shabbat service on February 24, 2023

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TES Security

Dear TES Community,

You may have heard that a few antisemetic groups in different parts of the U.S. are promoting a “National Day of Hate” on Saturday, February 25, 2023. According to the Anti-Defamation League and the Secure Community Network, these activities could include antisemetic flyers, stickers, banner drops on highway overpasses, graffiti, vandalism, or demonstrations. Small events may be posted on social media to echo and magnify these actions.

Our security team and Mark Shear are in close contact with the Worcester Police Department and the Jewish Federation of Central Massachusetts regarding this. Currently, there is no specific or credible information about an imminent threat to the Jewish community in the area. Because the threats are non-specific and undefined, security experts recommend the same security procedures that are sadly already part of our everyday routine. We will continue to monitor the situation and will adjust any procedures if necessary.

Let us respond to antisemitism in the time honored tradition of continuing to be loudly and proudly Jewish.

Wishing you and your loved ones a Shabbat of health, safety, and presence.

Shabbat Shalom

Paula Selvitella
President

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Reproductive Rights as a Jewish Value

Rabbi Valerie Cohen speaking about reproductive rights as a Jewish value as part of the Reform Jewish Movement Reproductive Rights Shabbat (ReproShabbat) on February 17, 2023.

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Shiru l’Adonai

Gitit Shoval singing Shiru l’Adonai on Friday night Shabbat service February 17, 2023

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