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Welcome to KI’s Fall Calendar!Use this calendar to get a taste of what’s happening over the next few months at KI. Detailed information is available on the website, in our weekly emails, in the Learning Opportunities Booklet, and will be posted in the lobby as times get closer. Register for classes and programs by contacting Paula in the main office ([email protected] or 617-277-9155).

For 40 years Hazzan Saul Wachs has inspired our KI community of prayer on the High Holidays. Join us on October 1st as we share from his Torah and teachings on what promises to be a very memorable Shabbat of tribute and appreciation.

�ere are many community events planned for Sukkot—check the website and the Passport to Sukkot you received in the mail for more details. Some highlights are:

• Stew-Kot: Join us for Shabbat dinner in the Sukkah after KICKS (KI Community Kabbalat Shabbat) services, which begin at 5:52pm with Mincha. KI will provide vegetarian stew. Sides are dairy/vegan potluck.

• BBQ & Book in the KI Sukkah: In a more-or-less Israeli-style mangal (BBQ), members are invited to bring kosher meats and side dishes of their choice to grill in the garden, following which there will be a discussion of a book by Gershom Gorenberg, the Israeli author who is coming to speak at KI on November 9.

• YLD Beer & Pizza: Celebrate Sukkot under the stars at one of the most popular events of the year. Reconnect with old friends and meet new people! Singles and couples, members and non-members - everyone's welcome!

• Family Sukkot Program: �is is the first of a four-part series called “Judaism You Can Touch: What Ritual Can Do for You.” �ere will be age-appropriate learning for the entire family and dinner will be served. $15/members, $25/non-members.

And don’t forget the New Members’ Sukkah Brunch, and a special invitation to celebrate at Eric Brass’ Sukkah.

�e holiday season closes with the Brookline Community Celebration of Simchat Torah: Join KI, Minyan Shaleym and Washington Square Minyan for festive evening services, dancing and dinner.

Opportunities to Learn�ere are always opportunities to learn at KI! Here are some highlights for this year:

• Introduction to Judaism: A course for anyone interested in exploring Judaism—interfaith couples, those considering conversion and Jews looking for adult-level basics. �is class introduces the fundamentals of Jewish thought and practice. Topics include life cycle events, theology and prayer, Israel, and history.• Learner’s Minyan: Have you felt awkward, frustrated or overwhelmed in a synagogue service? Now is your chance to make yourself at home with the beautiful and inspiring liturgy of our tradition. Join us to unravel the structure, choreography, and meaning of the Shabbat morning service as we pray together. No previous background in Hebrew or Jewish education is necessary, just the desire to learn. At the end of each session, we will join the Sanctuary for the last third of the service. • Learn Torah Trope or Hebrew—from absolute beginners to advanced speakers, or take a crash course in how to read Hebrew with Read Hebrew America.• Join Rabbi Hamilton (along with others from KI's rabbinic community) in a year-long course that will probe Jewish thinking and being, and will culminate with an Adult Bar/Bat Mitzvah celebration next year! Consider participating in this rare opportunity to lend structure and depth to your learning at KI. • Families of students becoming bar/bat mitzvah before December 2012 spend the year learning and volunteering together, clarifying values and engaging in a wide range of Jewish experiences, during B’nai Mitzvah Seminars.

Opportunities to ListenWe are continuing our tradition of welcoming interesting & educational speakers throughout the year. Here’s a taste of who will be here this fall/winter.

• Amos N. Guiora, professor of law at the University of Utah, on the United Nations and a Palestinian state, Sunday, October 23rd. The event is presented by Combined Jewish Philanthropies and hosted by Kehillath Israel.• Gershom Gorenberg, author of "The Accidental Empire: Israel and the Birth of the Settlements, 1967-1977" and "The End of Days: Fundamentalism and the Struggle for the Temple Mount," will speak on the state of Israeli democracy. The event, presented by The New Israel Fund and hosted by Kehillath Israel, will be moderated by Charlie Radin. Wednesday, November 9th.• Erica Brown: on The Binding of Isaac, Sunday, November 6th. • James Carroll, syndicated columnist and bestselling author of “Jerusalem, Jerusalem.” Monday, November 21st.• And KI will welcome Israel's new Consul General to New England, Shai Bazak, for a special briefing on the lastest developments from Israel on Thursday, October 13th.

Opportunities for Community�ere are many ways to increase your engagement with KI. Here are a few starting this fall/winter.

• Hartman Jerusalem Learning – Summer 2012 Orientation. Interested in joining Rabbi Hamilton in a once-in-a-lifetime learning experience in Jerusalem next summer (last week of June-first week of July, 2012)? Come out to learn more about what promises to be an exceptional learning experience at Jerusalem's Hartman Institute with some of the finest teachers in the world. • Parenting �rough a Jewish Lens: A 10-week journey for parents that explores core values (ikkarim) that can strengthen your family. Followed later in the year by Parenting Your Teen… �rough a Jewish Lens. The practical and emotional challenges of raising a teen in today's world often seem overwhelming. Both ancient and contemporary sources of wisdom furnish deep insights, helping parents to appreciate their teen’s uniqueness and to embrace their own changing role as he/she journeys to adulthood. • Tying the Knot: A Pre-Marriage Workshop for Couples: If you are planning to marry or are considering engagement, it is important to explore your relationship and begin to develop skills to handle the challenges that arise when two people share their lives.• Tree of Life Quilting: Ever try collaging with fabric? Join Rabbi Rachel Silverman for a 4-session Judaic Art Quilting class, on the theme of Tree of Life. No sewing skills required (beginners welcome!). • Meeting monthly, the Women’s Rosh Chodesh Group enjoys a rich variety of learning opportunities together -- from mask-making to laughter, yoga to volunteering at a soup kitchen, and more -- and looks forward to continuing in the coming year. Each session is open to women of all ages in the KI community. • Rosh Chodesh: It’s a Girl �ing: In partnership with Moving Traditions, KI hosts a Rosh Chodesh group for 5th and 6th grade girls. The group will be a space to enjoy each other's company each month, with activities and discussions around the themes of the year-cycle (including a lot of craft projects) and what it means to be a Jewish girl in process of becoming a teenager and a Jewish woman.

Opportunities to Strengthen ShabbatBesides providing regular Shabbat services for all ages, KI continues to create ways to help deepen your experience wtih Shabbat.

• Mincha & Musings: Families are invited to join KI's Informal Educator, Rafi Spitzer, for Seudah Shlishit, Torah Study, and Havdalah on selected Shabbat afternoons. We'll begin by joining the congregation for mincha in the chapel, and then convene in Novakoff for snacks and learning. This program is geared for grade-school families.• Introduction to Shabbes: Explore Shabbat through Jewish text, story, law, philosophy and practice. No previous experience required; open to all.• Shabbaton: Mark your calendars for December 9-10, March 30-31, and June 1-2 to take the opportunity to engage with Shabbat. You'll be joining the entire KI community as we celebrate Shabbat together. There will be spiritual davening, a chance (or two!) to connect with our community over meals, learning opportunities for all ages, and a fun-filled afternoon.• KICKS Shabbat dinner: Shabbat dinner after Friday night services is sometimes a catered or pot-luck meal at shul (sometimes focused particularly on 20- and 30-somethings and often open to all), and sometimes hosted in community members’ homes. Mark your calendar now and watch your email for details as they come up.• Scholars in Residence program: Rabbi Sharon Cohen Anisfeld, December 9-10 & Rabbi Shai Held, January 20-21.• Cuddle-Up Shabbat: 2nd & 4th Fridays of every month.• Parshat HaShavua: Rabbinic Intern Tiferet Gordon, on the 1st & 3rd Shabbat mornings, during kiddush.

1 Saul Wachs Tribute

9 Sukkah Building

10 KI Board of Directors Meeting

11 “I’m a Jew, now what?” class #1

13 Shai Bazak, Israeli Consul General

14 Cuddle Up Shabbat @ 6pm

14 Stew-Kot - KICKS Shabbat Dinner

15 BBQ and Book in the KI Sukkah

16 New member brunch

16 Sukkot BBQ at Eric Brass's House

16 KIRS School Committee Meeting

17 Sukkot family Ed Program

18 YLD Beer & Pizza

18 KINS Advisory Board meeting

20 Simchat Torah: Brookline Community Celebration at KI

23 Director's Council Retreat (KINS)

23 Gateways Teen Training

23 B'nai Mitzvah Seminar class #1

23 Hartman Jerusalem Learning - Summer 2012 Orientation

23 Amos Guiora/Speaker on the UN & Palestinian State

25 Hebrew class class #1 (level 1)

26 Advanced Modern Hebrew - class #1 (level 3)

26 Tying the Knot: A Pre-Marriage Workshop for Couples class #1

26 KINS Open House

27 Hebrew class #1 (level 2)

27 Teaching - Community of Practice class #1


29 Learners' Minyan class #1

30 Rosh Chodesh: It's a Girl Thing

29 Mincha & Musings

30 Parenting through a Jewish Lens - class #1

30 Community Conversation on Shabbat Tefillah

31 Women's Rosh Chodesh Group: Cheshvan

3 Intro to Judaism

4 Amos Oz & Meir Shalev

4 KINS Shabbat Sing

5 Bat Mitzvah of Shira Farbman

5 KINS Shabbat joins Nitzanim

5 Torah trope - class #1

6 Erica Brown, speaker: The Binding of Isaac

7 Adult Bar Mitzvah program, class #1


9 Gershon Gorenberg, speaker: State of Israel Democracy

11 Grades 4&5 Family Shabbat Dinner


11 KINS Staff Day

12 New Member Shabbat Weekend

12 Mincha & Musings

13 4th/5th grade B'nai Mitzvah meeting

14 KINS Parent Teacher Conference


15 KINS Parent Teacher Conference

17 Boston 2020 Joint Board

18 KICKS Shabbat dinner

19 Parshat HaShavua during kiddush


21 James Carroll, speaker: “Jerusalem, Jerusalem”


28 Women's Rosh Chodesh Group: Kislev

2 Megillot trope - class #1

3 Bat Mitzvah of Hannah Morse

4 Limmud Boston

4 Memorial Concert for Ruth Levy

5 Ta Sh'ma Israel Conversation - class #1


9 KINS Shabbat Sing



9 Rabbi Sharon Cohen Anisfeld, Scholar-in-Residence

9 Shabbaton

10 Havdallah in your Pajamas


15 KINS Parent Breakfast


17 Bat Mitzvah of Rachel Selvin

18 Gateways Teen Training


20 KINS Chanukah Party


26 Women's Rosh Chodesh Group: Tevet


8 Tree of Life Quilting - class #1


11 Intro to Shabbes


16 Volunteer Day

20 Rabbi Shai Held, Scholar-in-Residence


21 Mincha & Musings

21 Grade 3 Havdalah



23 Women's Rosh Chodesh Group: Sh'vat

23 Parenting Your Jewish Teen - class #1



29 KINS FUN DAY

29 Senior Movie Night

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For full details on these events, including time and place, please check either the KI Event Booklet, the website at www.congki.org, or call 617-277-9155.

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1 Parshat HaShavua


23 Rosh Chodesh: It’s a Girl Thing class #1



16 Judaism You Can Touch: Sukkot

12 Grade 4 & 5 Shabbat Dinner22 Judaism You Can Touch: Chanukah

Use this calendar to get a taste of what's happening over the next

few months at KI.

Detailed information is available on our website, in our weekly emails,

in the Learning Opportunities Booklet, and will be posted in the lobby

as times get closer.

Many of these classes will run only if 10people or more register. Please sign up

early so we know you want to join in.

Register for classes and programs by contacting Paula in the main o�ce ([email protected] or 617-277-9155).

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