Kabbalat Shabbat December 25

Members and guests are welcome to join in at the Friday evening potluck dinner and service at a member home (call (617)-965-2775 for location), starting at 6pm. Shabbat candle-lighting will be followed by the meal, the service, and then dessert.

Please bring enough (dairy/pareve) for 8 people:

A – J Side Dish

K - P Dessert

Q – Z Main Dish

Volunteer Opportunity December 25

Charlotte Swartz is inviting others to join her on December 25 to deliver meals in a special program organized by Little Brothers - Friends of the Elderly. Contact Charlotte or the organization’s director of volunteers, David Tucker 617-524-8882 or send an email to volunteer.bos@littlebrothers.org.

Jewish Movie Marathon (continued)

The films, in order of presentation:

Gentleman's Agreement

One of the best films to directly tackle racial prejudice, this adaptation of Laura Z. Hobson’s bestseller stars Gregory Peck as a journalist assigned to write a series of articles on anti-Semitism. He decides to pose as a Jew and soon discovers what it is to be a victim of religious intolerance.

Ushpizin

Marks the first film made by members of the Israeli ultra-Orthodox community in collaboration with secular filmmakers and provides a touching and unique look at the daily lives of ultra-Orthodox Jews as they question and explore their faith. Breaking the barriers between cultures, the film holds a universal and human appeal that transcends any religion or belief.