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 you!
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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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from the JCC of Greater Boston:
Meet the camp director and staff and learn how Camp Grossman is a place to be active, a place to make friends and a place for building skills and community. Join us for an info session on Sunday, January 20 from 2-4pm at JCC Greater Boston, 333 Nahanton Street in Newton. This event is free and open to the public. A vibrant Jewish day camp located on 75 acres in Dover's pine-studded Hale Reservation, we offer summer days filled with aquatics, sports, arts and nature for campers ages 4 ½-15. Bus transportation available to and from a variety of locations throughout Greater Boston. Extended day available in Newton (at the Leventhal-Sidman Center). Can't make it? Register online using our brand new online registration!
Come meet the camp director and learn all about Camp Kaleidoscope at JCC Greater Boston at our open house on Sunday, January 20 from 2-4pm at JCC Greater Boston, 333 Nahanton Street in Newton. With art, music, dance, theater, science and nature activities, campers of all ages have opportunities to spread their creative wings. Our talented staff of artists, performers and educators inspires campers to try new things in a pluralistic Jewish setting that embraces campers of all backgrounds, faiths, and beliefs. Located at JCC Greater Boston's Leventhal-Sidman Center in Newton, with transportation available from the surrounding areas. Can't make it? Register online using our brand new online registration !
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from Sam Hamer:
We need your help! Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) is a federal program in which trained community members assist income-qualifying individuals in preparing and filing their income tax returns. VITA serves to help the community maximize access to the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC), America’s largest anti-poverty program. We seek volunteers’ help for 2 hours per week at our clinic in Cambridge (402 Rindge Ave—across the street from Alewife T Station) from late January through mid-April 2019. Training is provided; no prior experience is needed or expected. This year, our tax clinic helped people realize nearly $90,000 in EITC. Please help us help more people in 2019. For more information, contact Tremont Street member Sam Hamer.
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