2010
October 2010
Sunday 3 October 2010
Sun 3 Oct, 4 pm. From Sinai to Beacon Hill, a three lecture series by Rabbi/Dr. David Starr, Charles R. Bronfman Visiting Associate Professor in Jewish Communal Innovation at Brandeis University, to provide an historical context of the changes in Jewish identity since we received the torah at Sinai. This series is part of the Perpetuating an Enduring Jewish Identity in Boston program of the Vilna Shul, Boston’s Center for Jewish Culture. Vilna Shul, 18 Phillips Street, Boston, 02114. Steven Greenberg, Director, 617 523 2324, steven@bcjh.org. Boston Center for Jewish Heritage - [events]
Wednesday 6 October 2010
Wed 6 Oct, 1 pm. This eight part series will examine stories from the Tanach and Rabbinic literature as a way of understanding the underlying philosophical framework. We will then move into the stories and humor from 19th century Eastern Europe through 20th century America. Vilna Shul, 18 Phillips Street, Boston, 02114. Steven Greenberg, Director, 617 523 2324, steven@bcjh.org. Boston Center for Jewish Heritage - [events]
Thursday 7 October 2010
Thu 7 Oct, 1 pm. Learn to Read Hebrew by Hanukah - This program provides the tools to read any Hebrew text (Bible, Rabbinic, and Modern). Students will be taught the Hebrew Aleph-Bet (consonants and vowels), some basic vocabulary and grammar, and interesting facts. Vilna Shul, 18 Phillips Street, Boston, 02114. Steven Greenberg, Director, 617 523 2324, steven@bcjh.org. Boston Center for Jewish Heritage - [events]
Thu 7 Oct, 4 pm. This eight week series will explore Jewish Life Cycle events from birth to deathThis series will explore the history and development of Jewish life cycle ceremonies and rituals from Biblical times to the present. Traditional and modern practices and meanings. Vilna Shul, 18 Phillips Street, Boston, 02114. Steven Greenberg, Director, 617 523 2324, steven@bcjh.org. Boston Center for Jewish Heritage - [events]
Saturday 9 October 2010
Sat 9 Oct, 10 am. This series will help improve your ability to recite and understand basic Hebrew prayers as it increases your reading fluency. Prayers for daily, Shabbat and holiday meals including the prayers over wine, Challah, candles, and family will be studied. Vilna Shul, 18 Phillips Street, Boston, 02114. Steven Greenberg, Director, 617 523 2324, steven@bcjh.org. Boston Center for Jewish Heritage - [events]
Wednesday 20 October 2010
Wed 20 Oct, 6 pm. Google v. Facebook: Who’s hand would you rather be holding? Series: Vilna Shul Speakers Series Location: 18 Phillips Street, Boston, MA 02114. Vilna Shul, 18 Phillips Street, Boston, 02114. Steven Greenberg, Director, 617 523 2324, steven@bcjh.org. Boston Center for Jewish Heritage - [events]
Friday 22 October 2010
Fri 22 Oct, 7 pm. Friday 22 Havurah on the Hill with Israeli basketball legend Tal Brody 7:00 pm Join Havurah on the Hill for a lay-led, non-denominational Kabbalat Shabbat service in Vilna Shul’s historic sanctuary. After the service we will hear from guest speaker, Tal Brody, who is currently Israel’s Ambassador of Good Will. Vilna Shul, 18 Phillips Street, Boston, 02114. Steven Greenberg, Director, 617 523 2324, steven@bcjh.org. Boston Center for Jewish Heritage - [events]
Sunday 24 October 2010
Sun 24 Oct, 5 pm. Sunday 24 Sidewalk Memories - Roxbury, Dorchester, Mattapan The Way it Was - Public Film Premier 5:00 pm Series: Sidewalk Memories - Film Premier Public Showing During the twentieth century, the second largest Jewish population in the United States lived in the Dorchester, Roxbury, Mattapan area of Boston, now known more familiarly as the DRM. This area, as it was, no longer exists. Vilna Shul, 18 Phillips Street, Boston, 02114. Steven Greenberg, Director, 617 523 2324, steven@bcjh.org. Boston Center for Jewish Heritage - [events]