Boston Jewish Spirit is a liberal, inclusive Reform Jewish Congregation committed to the opportunities, challenges, and diversity of urban life.
We offer a special welcome to interfaith and multicultural families, gay and lesbian people, all residents of Boston's central city neighborhoods, and all who are seeking an experience of Judaism's universal spiritual ideals and traditions, regardless of religious background.
Together we seek to create a new community of worship, learning, and service, grounded in the timeless Jewish vision of a "house of prayer for all people," and responding to the mandate of our Hebrew Prophets to work for justice and peace in the world.

May 2012

Friday, May 4, 6:30 PM
Sabbath Eve Service
The Mi Shebeyrach Prayer - Sharing our Joys and Concerns as a Sommunity of Faith

A highlight of every Service at BJS is our time of reflection and prayer as we share both our joys and thanksgivings, as well as our concerns and hopes for the healing of loved ones and friends. We will explore the meaning of this aspect of Jewish tradition, and reflect on the various ways we can understand and embrace the concept of petitionary prayer.

At this Service we will celebrate the Naming of Eve Lyons' and JL Woodward's newborn son, Marquam.

Our Oneg Shabbat Social Hour will follow the Service
BJS Choir Practice will begin at 5:45 PM

Saturday, May 12, 10:00 AM
Torah Study with Rabbi Devon Lerner

Friday, May 18th, 6:30 PM
Sabbath Eve Service

This special Service will include the conversion ceremony of beloved member Duane Rudolph.

The BJS Choir will rehearse at 5:45 PM.
Our Oneg Shabbat Social Hour will follow the Service.

Saturday, May 19, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Tobin School Spring Clean-up

Join school and community groups in preparing the outdoor spaces for spring. Rain or shine. Breakfast and lunch provided. Any time you can offer is helpful!

Location
Maurice Tobin K-8 School
40 Smith Street,
Roxbury Crossing

Short walk from Longwood or Brigham Circle stops on the Huntington Avenue E/Heath Green line T. School lot and street parking available.

Bring your garden hand tools, flowering plants and invite your friends to help.

For more information contact socialaction@bostonjewishspirit.org

LOVE TO SING?

In response to many continued expressions of interest, we are building a BJS Choir to add to the wonderful musical experience we share at each Service. Many of the details and logistics are open for suggestion and discussion.

Please let us know if you would like to take part!
We'd love to have you share your musical spirit.


Contact us!

Boston Jewish Spirit

15 Newbury Street

Boston, MA 02116

info@bostonjewishspirit.org

(617) 262-1202


2012 Sabbath Worship
Fridays 6:30 PM

January 13, 2012
January 27, 2012
February 10, 2012
February 24, 2012
March 9, 2012
March 30, 2012
April 20, 2012
May 4, 2012
May 18, 2012
June 15, 2012
July 13, 2012
August 17, 2012
September 7, 2012
October 12, 2012
October 26, 2012
November 9, 2012
November 30, 2012
December 21, 2012

Worship is followed by an
Oneg Shabbat Social Hour


2011 - 2012 Sabbath Morning
Torah Study
Saturdays 10:00 AM

November 12, 2011
December 3, 2011

January 21, 2012
February 18, 2012
March 17, 2012
April 14, 2012
May 12, 2012


2012 Holidays
and Special Services

Passover BJS Congregational Seder
Second Night of Pesach
April 7, 2012

High Holy Days
Eve of Rosh Hashanah
September 16, 2012

New Year Morning
September 17, 2012

Kol Nidre
September 25 2012

Yom Kippur - The Day of Atonement
September 26, 2012

Chanukah Cantata
"A Light Through The Ages"
TBC, 2012


2012
Open Congregational Meeting

Sundays 5:00 PM

May 20, 2012

Annual Meeting & Pot Luck Supper
June 10, 2012


Rabbi Berman's Preaching Schedule at Emmanuel Church
Sundays 10:00 AM

December 9, 2011

January 15, 2012
February 12, 2012
April 22, 2012
June 10, 2012

As part of the special partnership between BJS and Emanuel, our rabbi also serves as Rabbi-in-Residence at the church, and delivers the sermon at one Sunday Service each month. These messages offer a distinctively Jewish perspective on issues of faith, and reflect on the parallels between our two traditions. BJS members are always welcome to share in these Services with our friends at Emmanuel.

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