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Meeting ID#: 882 6522 6225    Password: 046425
or by Phone: 1 646 558 8656 
or click this link: 
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88265226225?pwd=M0ZVcHlRWEZjeElod1VNajJ6UlNzUT09

Ongoing:
  • Morning Gatherings Tuesday - Friday at 8 am 
  • Candlelighting on Fridays at 6:30
  • Torah Study & Service@10 am, Havdalah periodically​
Yoga for Purim    SUNDAY   2.7@9:30 am - with the Rosh Chodesh Group
Courage in the face of danger, faith in the face of fear, the willingness to stand tall and not to bow - these are the qualities of Purim.
Join us to embody and cultivate these characteristics in yourself.  
All bodies and abilities welcomed and accommodated. 
co-led by Barbara Kremen and Rabbi Lina Zerbarini
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The Mitzvot of Purim: hear the megillah, give gifts to the poor, and send offerings of food to friends. Help us deliver mishloach manot to KSS members! Delivery on Friday, February 26. If you can help, please let Bev know at beverlycmannix@gmail.com.

Purim Celebration     Friday, February 26@6:30 pm
Laughter, fun, topsy-turvy-ness, masks (!), and ....the famous Latke-Hamantash Debate!
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This Weekend at Kehillath Shalom Synagogue 6/29 - 7/1

6/28/2018

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Upcoming
There's a Board Meeting on Tuesday, July 10th

And planning has officially begun for High Holidays! (Schlepping day will be Saturday, September 8th so mark you calendars now!!)
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Introducing Rabbi Lina Zerbarini

6/25/2018

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What were you looking for in a synagogue?
I wasn't actually looking for a synagogue,  because I  had a job I loved. But Kehillath Shalom grabbed me! I am so excited by this small congregation with interesting people and committed leadership. You call yourselves Kehillath Shalom because you strive to be a community of peace; in my rabbinate, I seek to bring people together within the Jewish and wider community to build bridges and strengthen relationships in order to achieve this vision. 
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When I visited,  I met warm, caring, smart people who created a heimish community. I met people with varied Jewish interests: history,  text, spirituality,  politics, culture, calendar.  Reconstructionist Judaism celebrates and values each of these expressions of Judaism and I look forward to manifesting a rich and meaningful Jewish Life with you. 
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What were you doing before this?
For the past 8 years, I've been Director of Jewish Life and Learning at Sid Jacobson JCC in East Hills, NY. There, I created opportunities for people from the youngest children to the frailest elderly to connect to themselves, each other, and to Jewish tradition through learning, celebration and acts of lovingkindness. 
Tell us a little about what connected you to Judaism.
I fell in love with Judaism when I first read the Torah at 10 years old. There, I read about people who seemed real to me. Sarah was jealous of Hagar and angry at Abraham,  even though it was her idea that Abraham have a baby with Hagar. Leah was envious of her sister Rachel,  because Jacob loved her more, because she was prettier. Miriam and Aaron felt left out of the decision-making by Moses and kvetched about it.

Even at 10, that felt so real to me, and so reflective of my own life!  I was, and am still,  so moved by the fact that our tradition sees these flawed human beings as our holy ancestors! You don't need to be perfect to do extraordinary things!

Which means we can do great things starting right now. 
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Where did you receive your training?
I studied at the Reconstructionist Rabbinical College in Philadelphia. Before applying to rabbinical school,  I hadn't heard of Reconstructionism. I was teaching Hebrew School in a Reform synagogue and the music educator told me: you have to go to RRC, you would love it!

She was absolutely right.  Reconstructionism offered me the richness of a commitment to practice and tradition along with the forward-thinking of intellectual rigor grounded in the real needs and lives of Jews.
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Today, I serve on the Board of Governors of the College. 

What would you say is your philosophy of Judaism?
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Judaism is a treasure.  This treasure chest contains wisdom from long-ago ancestors for building whole people, healthy families and strong communities.

We've been adding to the chest in each generation, bringing new insights and learning how to apply the old ones to a new age.

The stories and practices of our tradition are tools that can support and sustain us through times of joy and trouble. As a rabbi, my mission is to teach people how to use the tools to enrich their lives and communities. 

How’s the new house?
The house is beautiful! And it's getting more so, as it's being painted this week. We'll move in on July 2nd, and we are so looking forward to welcoming you! Izzie, our mini-poodle, knows that each of you are friends she hasn't met yet, and can't wait to greet you with kisses! Please join us to dedicate our new home at the end of Shabbat, August 25 at 7:30 pm.
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Benji and Izzie
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2018-2019 Budget Passes

6/14/2018

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As of last night, the 2018-2019 budget passed and it is now our great pleasure to formally welcome Rabbi Lina Zerbarini, to our congregation as our new full-time Rabbi.

The Board would also like to welcome it's newest members - Karin and Mara (both 3 year trustees).

Thank you again to all who attended and special thanks to the Board for all their hard work!


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Lina and her wife, Dinah, at their new home in Huntington Station
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This Weekend at Kehillath Shalom Synagogue June 15 - June 17

6/14/2018

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Congratulations to Josh S as he becomes a Bar Mitzvah this Saturday at 10am

Wishing all the Dads out there a HAPPY FATHER'S DAY!

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Congregational Meeting - Wednesday June 13

6/9/2018

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Join us for our Annual Congregational Meeting and vote for the 5779 (2018-2019) budget!

Meeting starts at 7:30pm
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    • Our Vision & Mission
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    • Meet the Team
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    • High Holy Days 2020/5781 >
      • High Holidays Worship Services
      • Children's Services for High Holidays
      • Youth Services for High Holidays
      • Spiritual Preparation for the High Holidays
      • The Days Between
      • More Holidays
    • Bagels and Books
    • Israel Connections and Jewish Affairs
    • Israel Forum Series
    • Soulful Shabbat
    • Lunch and Learn with Rabbi Lina
    • Rosh Chodesh at Kehillath Shalom Synagogue
  • Support KSS
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