Local Reconstructionist Events (Cont-inued from page 3)
Tickets are: $15 for adults, $12 for seniors, and $10 for children under twelve. Advance reservations are requested by calling the Temple Beth Zion office at 617-566-8171x14.
MEN'S STUDY RETREAT WITH RABBI SHAWN ZEVIT
ON SUNDAY APRIL 18 AT 10:00am ON
'JEWISH MEN: WALKING A SACRED PATH'
Temple Beth Zion of Brookline , 1566 Beacon St. near Washington Square in Brookline, is hosting a weekend shabbaton April 16-18 with Rabbi Shawn Zevit, Director of Outreach for the Jewish Reconstructionist Federation on the theme: 'Jewish Men:Walking A Sacred Path.' On Sunday the 18th from 10:00 --3:00 there will be a men's study retreat on this theme using text from Rabbi Zevit's and Professor Harry Brod's new book: 'Brother Keepers: New Essays on Jewish Masculinity.'
Rabbi Zevit has served for several years as the spiritual advisor for the annual Jewish Men's Retreat at Elat Chayim and has consulted widely with congregations and community groups on issues of spirituality, leadership and personal and organizational growth. The study retreat will bring together for the first time several men's study and support groups from many area congregations: it is hoped that this might facilitate ongoing contacts and joint programs in the future.
A light brunch will be served at 10:00 and the program will begin promptly at 10:30. It is suggested that you bring your own lunch; beverages and refreshments will be provided throughout the day. The fee for the program is $35 in advance/ $42 at the door. Reservations can be made by calling the Temple Beth Zion office at 617 566-8171 x14. We look forward to your participation at this groundbreaking program.
For more information on Rabbi
Shawn Zevit, see www.rabbizevit.com
HEBREW READING CLASS
Four members of the Havurah are learning to read Hebrew under the guidance of Aaron Seidman. The class meets in students’ homes once a week and will continue for four weeks. In addition to practice in reading, the sessions have included discussions of Ashkenazic vs. Sephardic pronunciation and how Torah readers cope with the absence of vowels in the Scroll.
The students vary in their prior exposure to Hebrew. All of them find that the camaraderie of the class helps motivate them to practice. After 2 sessions, they are pleased about mastering a new alphabet as adults, and already feel more comfortable with the prayerbook.