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"LETTERS TO MY PALESTINIAN NEIGHBOR"

BY YOSSI KLEIN HALEVI

This year's selected book, "Letters to My Palestinian Neighbor" by Yossi Klein HaLevi, delves into the complexities of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict through heartfelt letters. As is our tradition, the second sermon on the Second Day of Rosh Hashanah will focus on this book.

Additionally, join us in September for book groups (listed below) to discuss the book in a more intimate setting and to process our feelings about the current situation.

Mon, January 13 2025
13 Tevet 5785

Today's Calendar

Morning Minyan

: 7:45am

Evening Minyan on Zoom

: 6:00pm

This week's Torah portion is Parshat Shemot

Shabbat, Jan 18

Candle Lighting

Friday, Jan 17, 4:32pm

Havdalah

Motzei Shabbat, Jan 18, 5:41pm

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Events

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Tuesday ,
JanJanuary 14 , 2025

Narratives: A Reverend, Rabbi, Imam, and Psychoanalyst Discuss the Many Roles of Narratives in Our Lives
Tuesday, Jan 14th 7:00p to 8:15p
Well before last October the teachers for this class have been working with the role narratives in our lives and our professions. Understanding and articulating one’s own narrative is a fundamental aspect of psychoanalysis. Similarly, learning narratives from religious faiths is integral to many people’s primary traditions. These narratives are transformative, shaping our conceptions of family, community, and self. They can be shaken up in psychoanalytic work and serve as a bedrock of religious practice. Please join the discussions in this zoom class.
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Friday ,
JanJanuary 17 , 2025

Gospel Shabbat
Friday, Jan 17th 6:30p to 8:30p
Join us for an uplifting Friday evening service and gospel music in celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s birthday. Experience the power of community through music and honor Dr. King's legacy with us!
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Saturday ,
JanJanuary 25 , 2025

CBJ Kids and YAHAD: Shabbat School
Shabbat, Jan 25th 10:00a to 12:00p
Bring your family to celebrate Shabbat. It’s an opportunity to explore Jewish life, learn about Shabbat, and connect with friends.
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Monday ,
JanJanuary 27 , 2025

The Aish Kodesh (Sacred Fire) with Rabbi Rona Shapiro
Monday, Jan 27th 7:30p to 8:30p
Explore the sermons delivered by Rabbi Kalonymus Kalman Shapira in the Warsaw Ghetto, focusing on cultivating faith and resilience amid unrelenting suffering. The course addresses the relevance of these teachings in today’s challenging times. No experience is necessary. Texts will be provided in English and Hebrew. Classes in January and February will be held via Zoom only. Free for members; non-members $100.
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Sunday ,
FebFebruary 2 , 2025

An Olympic Ice Dancer Looks Back with Dr. Stacey Lee Smith
Sunday, Feb 2nd 10:00a to 12:00p
Dr. Stacey Lee Smith, a psychiatrist and CBJ member, will speak about her experiences as an international Olympic Figure Skater. She was the 1978, 1979, and 1980 US Ice Dance champion, co-captain of the 1980 U.S. Olympic Figure Skating Team, and represented the U.S. at the XIII Winter Olympic Games in Lake Placid, New York.
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Mon, January 13 2025 13 Tevet 5785