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Talmud Study For Beginners with Daniel Gil
Thursday, May 15, 22 & 29 at 5:30pm
Join CAA member Daniel Gil for this introduction to Talmud study. We will be studying Tractate Brakhot, the first and most accessible volume of the Talmud. We will be using the English and Hebrew Koren Noe Edition of Talmud Bavli with commentary by Rabbi Adin Even-Israel Steinsaltz z”l. No prior knowledge of Talmud, Hebrew, or Aramaic is required.
The publisher asks that students purchase a printable PDF of the text for $9.95 HERE. Also available are a large hardback volume and a paperback volume published as four booklets. A large full-color volume is available HERE.
New participants are invited and welcome- just show up!
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Serve dinner at
The Community Kitchen!
Our next date to serve dinner at TCK is Thursday, May 15th.
A message from Gary Shapiro…
Our next ComKitch dates are May 15 and May 29. Let Malcolm or me know if you’d like to be part of this great Crew!
Gary/K1
Gary Shapiro
gm_shapiro@yahoo.com
603-352-0440
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Friday Night Erev Shabbat Services
Fridays at 7:00pm
Celebrate Shabbat and relax after a long week as we welcome Shabbat at Friday night services in our beautiful sanctuary with music and prayer.
Stick around after the service to visit with community members and friends at the oneg.
ALL are welcome, including families with young children and people who want to learn more about Jewish practice.
CLICK HERE to attend the service online.
CLICK HERE for a pdf of our siddur (prayerbook).
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Shabbat Morning Torah Study with Rabbi Dan
Saturday, May 17th and May 24th at 9:30 AM
We invite you to our (almost) weekly Shabbat Morning Torah Study, led by Rabbi Dan, and sometimes guests. We read a third of each week’s Torah reading in English and mine it for meaning for our lives today.
Newcomers and people of all abilities are always welcome!
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Last Day of Religious School
Sunday, May 18th at 9:30am
Our Religious School meets most Sundays during the school year. Our current students are in grades 2 through 7. If you would like to explore religious school for the 2025-2026 school year, please contact Rabbi Dan at rabbida@keenesynagogue.org or (603) 352-6747.
Parents, please look out for occasional emails from Rabbi Dan and Daniella with particular information throughout the year.
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The CAA Book Club – You’re Invited!
Sunday, May 18th at 10:15am
The CAA Book Club will next meet on Sunday, May 18, 2025. We’ll be discussing two short stories. One is “Act of Faith” by Irwin Shaw, which takes place shortly after VE-Day in France. The other is “The Lady of the Lake” by Bernard Malamud, a tale about identity, focusing on a young American in Italy in the early nineteen-fifties. CLICK HERE to access the stories electronically.
Alternatively, several printouts are available at the CAA office. The stories can also be found at the Keene Public Library in Irwin Shaw Short Stories, Five Decades and The Magic Barrel by Bernard Malamud.
We gather at CAA at about 10:15 a.m. for bagels and coffee and start the discussion at 10:30. Hope you’ll be able to join us!
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Join Former JFNH Shaliach Ra’anan de Haas via Zoom to discuss news and hot topics in Israel
Monday, May 19th
1pm – 2:30pm
Ra’anan will cover everything from politics and the war with Hamas to Euro Vision to the Olympics. Occasionally pertinent articles will be shared in advance, and each session will end with time for questions and discussion.
This program meets on the third Monday of each month for 90 minutes.
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Mazel Tov to CAA Member Dr. Neal Goldenberg
on receiving the 2025 Trendsetter Award!
Family, friends and other community members gathered to honor CAA member Neal Goldenberg, and eight others at the 12th annual Trendsetter Awards on Thursday at the Keene Country Club.
The awards, presented by the Business Journal of Greater Keene, Brattleboro and Peterborough, and the Keene Young Professionals Network, recognizes people under 40 for their many contributions to their communities and places of work.
Kol HaKavod Neal!!
CLICK HERE Read more about Neal, this trendsetting member of CAA!
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Timely Topics in
Jewish Life
Friday, May 23rd at 11:00 am
A presentation and discussion on all things Jewish with Rabbi Dan on the 4th Friday of each month.
Where? Covenant Living of Keene, 95 Wyman Road, Keene, NH 03431
When? 11 AM-Noon, May 23rd
Who? An interfaith group of residents at Covenant Living, including a number of CAA members.
All members of CAA are welcome to attend.
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Coffee Hour
with Rabbi Dan at Brewbakers Café in Keene
Tuesday, May 27th at 11:00am
and
Wednesday, June 11th at 2:00pm
Grab a cup of Joe or a Chai Latte and pull up a seat. Rabbi Dan looks forward to chatting about… whatever!
Coffee Hour with Rabbi Dan takes place monthly on the 2nd Wednesday and 4th Tuesday of the month or by appointment at a more convenient time.
To set up a meeting with Rabbi Dan, visit www.calendly.com/rabbida
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Send us the name of a person in need of comfort and healing so we can pray for them whenever we recite the Misheberach prayer for healing during our worship services.
CLICK HERE to submit a name for the Misheberach list.
If you add a name to the list, please attend services as you are able and pray along with the community for those in need of healing.
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The Ten Commandments You Thought You Knew AND Cheesecake!
Sunday, June 1st at 7:00pm
Join us for our Tikkun Leil Shavuot, the traditional night of Torah study on the evening of Shavuot. We celebrate receiving the Ten Commandments this year by taking a close look at each of the commandments.
 If that’s not enough, there will also be plenty of cheesecake!
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Shavuot Festival Morning Service and Yizkor
Monday, June 2nd at 9:30am
On Saturday, June 2nd, we invite you to our monthly Shabbat Morning Service and a Yizkor service, onsite and online.
 Help us make a minyan as we celebrate Shavuot with Torah and we remember our loved ones with tradition.
Join the Shavuot Morning Service and Yizkor Service HERE.
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Annual Congregational Meeting with Brunch
followed by the Board of Directors Meeting
Sunday, June 8th at 10:30am
All are invited to attend Congregation Ahavas Achim’s Annual Congregational Meeting and our Board of Directors Meeting on Sunday, June 8th starting at 10:30am. Brunch will be served.
Officers and Trustees for the coming year will be officially elected. We will say goodbye to those who have completed their commitment.
Join us as we hear highlights of the year in review and look forward to the coming year.
You can attend online or in person!
Join the meeting online by CLICKING HERE.
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Schmooze and Brews with Jews
at Modestman Brewing
Thursday, June 12th at 6:00pm
Join us for this after-hours get together at Modestman Brewing on Main Street in Keene. Casually hang out to shmooze with Jews over brews!
Non-alcoholic drinks are available for purchase. Bring your own snacks. (Modestman has closed its kitchen and no longer serves any food.)
No registration required. Just show up :)
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In Memory of…
For the week of
May 17-23, 2025
19-25 Iyar 5785
Yahrzeits
Sophie Aliber Court, aunt of Aaron Lipsky on May 19, 21 Iyar
Alexander Zalman, grandfather of Melanie Zalman on May 20, 22 Iyar
Robert Feingold, brother of Gail Giesen on May 21, 23 Iyar
Elenore Butler, aunt of David Butler on May 22, 24 Iyar
Mae Shapiro, grandmother of Alyse Bettinger on May 22, 24 Iyar
Frances Gardner, mother of Arlene Schwartz on May 23, 25 Iyar
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In First Year of Mourning
Jon Ostriker is mourning the loss of his brother, Jeremiah Ostriker
Wendy Fulton is mourning the loss of her mother, Marcia Berk
Vivian Prunier is mourning the loss of her mother, Melita Garbuny
Steven Levy is mourning the loss of his wife, Susan Levy
Deborah Kaufman is mourning the loss of her father, Donal Blaise Lloyd
Lainee Ginsberg is mourning the loss of her mother, Laura Broad
Mike Davern is mourning the loss of his father, Philip Davern
Andrea Levin is mourning the loss of her father, Wayne Eshelman
Rebecca Sayles is mourning the loss of her mother, Gail Ehrlich
Rebecca Sayles is mourning the loss of her father, Stanley L. Abrams.
Arelis Quinones is mourning the loss of her mother, Josephina Sanchez
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Shabbat Morning Service
Saturday, June 14th at 9:30 AM
On Saturday, June 14th, we invite you to our monthly Shabbat Morning Service, onsite and online. Help us make a minyan as we celebrate Shabbat with Torah and tradition. Having a minyan makes it possible for people in mourning or observing a yahrzeit to say Kaddish.
This service will be led by Lainee Ginsberg.
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MIP Faith Festival at First Baptist Church in Keene
Saturday, June 14th at 2:00m
On June 14th from 2-4pm, you won’t want to miss MIP’s Second Annual Faith Festival, this year at the Pavilion of First Baptist Church at 105 Maple Ave. in Keene.
With music, poetry, arts & crafts, games, food, and fellowship, plus the joyful MIP Popup Choir led by our own Lainee Ginsberg, this promises to be a spirited event. More details to come!
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NEC Lecture Series: Red Coats and Rebels: NH and the American Revolution
Sunday, June 15th at 3:00pm
The Nathan E. Cohen Lecture Series presents: Red Coats and Rebels: NH and the American Revolution.
New Hampshire often gets overlooked in the narrative of the American Revolution, overshadowed by its noisy neighbor to the south. Nowadays, few people know about Paul Revere’s first ride, which was to Portsmouth in December 1774 to warn the patriots that the British were coming to reinforce Fort William and Mary, five months before the Redcoats marched on Concord and Lexington.
Nor do they know that two-thirds of the troops at the Battle of Bunker Hill came from New Hampshire. Most people are also unaware that New Hampshire’s Provincial Congress adopted the first state constitution in January 1776. It made no mention of royal authority and essentially declared independence from Great Britain six months before anyone else.
And this is just the beginning of New Hampshire’s revolutionary story. Join New Hampshire Historical Society staffer Mary Adams as she explores New Hampshire’s contributions to the American Revolution.
https://www.nhhumanities.org/program/redcoats-amp-rebels-new-hampshire-and-the-american-revolution
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Yellow Ribbons
Available at CAA
The yellow ribbon symbolizes support and solidarity for the safe return of the hostages taken by Hamas terrorists in Israel. It symbolizes solidarity with the hostages, their families, and all who care about their safety.
Wearing a ribbon publicly unites you with people of all religions, races, nationalities, ethnicities, ages, and generations and demonstrates for the people of Israel that they are not alone and that good people across the globe are with them and their families during this dark time.
Send a powerful message of solidarity by wearing your ribbon.
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If that’s not enough, there will also be plenty of cheesecake! 
Help us make a minyan as we celebrate Shavuot with Torah and we remember our loved ones with tradition.
