Mayyim Chayyim's Beyond the Huppah:
Engaged? Recently married? You'll want to know about an upcoming program for engaged and recently married couples called Beyond the Huppah. It’s a five-session seminar -- taught by Rabbi Miriam-Simma Walfish -- and each session focuses on a particular topic such as Jewish ritual, decision-making, sexuality, money, etc. The course is designed to strengthen your partnership and explore different ways of creating a Jewish home.
The program will run Thursday evenings at Mayyim Hayyim, starting January 31st. If you would like to learn more and/or register, you can find it here. You may also reach out to MH Associate Director of Education, Leeza Negelev.
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from the Feigenson-Goldstein family:
Miriam + Michael -- and Gili, Ruthie, Shulie + Shira -- miss Cambridge greatly and will be back this summer. We are looking for a 2 or 3 bedroom place to rent for the months of July and August (exact dates are somewhat flexible). Please email us (<-- link) if you know of something that will be available. Many thanks; we can't wait to see all of you!
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from Alef-Bet:
Alef-Bet Child Care (located at the shul, 8 Tremont Street), teaches children from 15 months to 5 years old. We are looking for a part-time (25 hours), year-round Toddler teacher. Be part of a team and friendly community that welcomes your talents and interests. Our program can offer some flexibility in scheduling.
DEEC certification preferred. Alef-Bet offers affordable health and dental insurance, a 401k retirement savings plan, and paid vacation. We are a Jewish-oriented program and are open to all applicants. Our families are friendly and supportive of our teachers. See www.alefbet-childcare.org for more information and please email cover letter and resume to alefbetcc@gmail.com.
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from Cambridge City Peace Commisioner Brian Corr:
Annual MLK Day Commemoration and Remembrance
Monday, January 21, 2019 • 11:00 AM
St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, Central Sq., Cambridge
In this time of renewed focus on the challenges of sexism, racism, xenophobia, fear, and threats of violence – and on action for peace, justice, and equality – please join us as we remember and celebrate the life and work of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
11:00am-12:45pm: Celebration of Dr. King’s Life and Work for Peace, Justice, and Transformation • St. Peter’s Episcopal Church • 838 Massachusetts Ave., Cambridge
12:45-1:45pm: Lunch and Gathering at the Church • In the undercroft (basement) at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church
The City of Cambridge will honor and remember Dr. King and his legacy, as we gather at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church to hear members of the Cambridge community share readings of Dr. King’s words calling for peace, justice and transformation, as well as musical performances. We will also feature remarks by Ellen Semonoff, Assistant City Manager for Human Services for the City of Cambridge.
In addition to the Commemoration and Remembrance, once again Many Helping Hands will sponsor volunteer activities for its Day of Service from 2-5:00 PM at City Hall, St. Peter’s, the YWCA, the Senior Center and other sites.
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