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Friday Night Erev Shabbat Services
Fridays at 7:00pm
Celebrate Shabbat and relax after a long week as Rabbi Dan and/or Lainee Ginsberg lead 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 people who want to learn more about Jewish practice.
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CAA Board of Director’s Meeting
Wednesday, November 13th at 7:00pm
Congregation Ahavas Achim Members are invited to observe our Board of Directors Meeting on Wednesday, November 13th at 7:00pm online and in person. We’ll hear all about what’s been happening in and out of our building with our community.
All members are welcome to attend our board meetings.
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CAA’s Religious School
Sunday, November 3, 10, 17, 24 at 9:30am
We look forward to gathering in person with our students to continue learning all things Jewish together!
We’ll be meeting every Sunday in the month of November with learning, crafts and music!
Parents- look out for emails from Rabbi Dan and Daniella with particular information throughout the year.
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New Member Erev Shabbat Service
Friday, November 15th at 7:00pm
We would love for you to join us at our New Member Shabbat Service on Friday, November 15th at 7:00pm. This is an opportunity for CAA members to welcome Shabbat AND our newest members in person. We’ll hear a little about each new member and maybe even play a little Jewish geography!
There will be a special oneg after the service to enjoy delicious food while we chat and informally learn more about each other! We hope to see you there!!
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Shabbat Morning Torah Study with Rabbi Dan
Saturday, November 16, 23, 30 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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2024 Kristallnacht Remembrance
Keene High School
Monday, November 4th at 5:30pm
Join us to mark the upcoming anniversary of Kristallnacht and remember those who were affected by this pogrom (wave of antisemitic violence) in 1938. At this event, we will also stand together with local leaders as we recommit ourselves to being a community that stands against hatred and violence.
This event is hosted by the Cohen Center for Holocaust and Genocide Studies in partnership with many other groups and organizations across the region. The event is free and open to all; however, advanced registration is requested.
The location for this event is the Auditorium at Keene High School. Doors will open at 5:00pm.
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Nathan E Cohen Lecture Series presents:
Robert Beck – “Autocracy vs Democracy: A Global Struggle?”
Sunday, November 17th at 3:00pm
Many foreign policy experts are now openly warning of a growing international contest between autocracy and democracy. The deepening ties between China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea have leaders from Washington to Berlin to Tokyo worried about a new “Cold War on steroids.” Please join Bob Beck as he addresses the autocracy vs democracy debate and attempts to make sense of the current global playing field.
Robert Beck of Peterborough, N.H. served for 30 years overseas with the United States government in embassies in Europe, the Middle East, and Asia. He writes frequently on foreign affairs for local papers, has spoken often across the region about the war in Ukraine, and teaches foreign policy classes at Keene State College’s Cheshire Academy for Lifelong Learning (CALL) and Rivier College’s Rivier Institute for Senior Education (RISE). Bob lives in Peterborough with his wife of 39 years, Meg.
The Lecture Series is, as always, free and open to the public.
Light refreshments will be served after the presentation.
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In Memory of…
For the week of
November 2-8
1 -7 Heshvan
Yahrzeits
Elise Garbuny, grandmother of Vivian (Tom) Prunier on 11/3, 2 Heshvan
Phillis Yardley, mother of Janet Yardley on 11/4, 3 Heshvan
Dorothy Gale, mother of Robin (Craig) Sylvern on 11/5, Heshvan
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In First Year of Mourning
Andrea Levin is in 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
Diane Shamas is mourning the loss of her mother, Shirley Ruth Shapiro
Robin Kost is mourning the loss of her sister, Delores Arth Turgelsky
Bruce Platt is mourning the loss of his mother, Jean Platt
Marion Shapiro is mourning the loss of her husband, Paul Shapiro
Sophie Carney-Brenner is mourning the loss of her father, Stephen Weitzman
Doug Honorof is mourning the loss of his father, Frank Honorof
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Blood Drive sponsored by Rotary Interact
Monday, November 25th from 2:00 – 7:00pm
at
Stonewall Farm
242 Chesterfield Rd, Keene, NH 03431
Details to follow!!
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Blessing of the Pets
Sunday, November 3rd at 9:30am
Celebrate the weekend of Parashat Noach by bringing your well-behaved dogs, cats, goats, ferrets, chickens, unicorns, or whatever other animal companions live with you to receive Noah’s blessing. If your animal isn’t so well behaved, then bring a photo. Don’t have a live animal companion? Bring a stuffed animal, instead.
Please also bring donations of dog food, blankets, and dog toys to donate to the Humane Society. The need is great!
This event happens rain or shine. After all, this is Noah we’re talking about! If it rains, Noah will be perched under the overhang at the entrance to CAA.
Noah’s Rules: For the safety of humans and animal companions alike, please do not bring your pet on a flexi lead, and please do not use a lead longer than 6 feet. Also, because we don’t want to get the elderly animals on the ark sick, all our animal companions should be up to date on all their vaccinations.
Got questions? Call the office at (603) 352-6747 or email at office@keenesynagogue.org
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CAA Book Club
Sunday, November 3rd at 10:00am
The CAA Book Club will next meet on Sunday, November 3rd, to discuss The Family: A Journey into the Heart of the Twentieth Century. The book is described as follows: “In tracing the roots of this family—his own family—Laskin captures the epic sweep of the twentieth century. A modern-day scribe, Laskin honors the traditions, the lives, and the choices of his ancestors: revolutionaries and entrepreneurs, scholars and farmers, tycoons and truck drivers. The Family is a deeply personal, dramatic, and emotional account of people caught in a cataclysmic time in world history.
A century and a half ago, a Torah scribe and his wife raised six children at the western fringe of the Russian empire. Bound by their customs and ancient faith, the pious couple expected their sons and daughter to carry family traditions into future generations. But the social and political crises of our time decreed otherwise.
The torrent of history took the scribe’s family down three very different roads. One branch immigrated to America and founded the fabulously successful Maidenform Bra Company; another went to Palestine as pioneers and participated in the contentious birth of the state of Israel; the third branch remained in Europe and suffered the onslaught of the Nazi occupation. With cinematic power and beauty, bestselling author David Laskin brings to life the upheavals of the twentieth century through the story of one family, three continents, two world wars, and the rise and fall of nations.”
Join us for a lively discussion with refreshments!
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Schmooze and Brews with Jews at Modestman Brewing
Thursday, November 14th at 6:00pm
Join us for something new- an adult beverage version of Coffee Hour with Rabbi Dan on the third Thursdays of the month!
This month, we’ll meet up at Modestman Brewing on Main Street in Keene at 6pm and will casually hang out with other adults in this low-key environment. Just schmooze with brews and Jews… (non-alcoholic drinks and non-Jews welcome too!)
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Shabbat Morning Torah Service
Saturday, November 9th at 9:30 AM
On Saturday, November 9th, 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.
CLICK HERE to join the Shabbat Morning Torah Service online.
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Coffee Hour
with Rabbi Dan at Brewbakers Café in Keene
Wednesday, November 13th and
Tuesday, November 26th at 11:00am
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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Serve dinner at
The Community Kitchen!
Our next dates to serve dinner at TCK is October 31st
A message from Gary Shapiro…
Our next ComKitch date is Thursday Oct 31. Please let Malcolm Katz or Gary Shapiro know if you’re able to be part of a very Spooky Crew for Halloween.
Please contact Gary Shapiro at (603) 352-0440 or gm_shapiro@yahoo.com or Malcolm Katz (603-352-1644)
if you are interested in participating in this worthy effort.
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Timely Topics in Jewish Life
A presentation and discussion on all things Jewish with Rabbi Dan on the 4th Friday of each month.
Where? Covenant Living of Keene (formerly Hillside Village), 95 Wyman Road, Keene, NH 03431
When? 11AM-12:30PM, October 25th
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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Shabbat Morning Torah Study, Meditation and Mindfulness
Saturday, November 23rd at 9:30 AM
On Saturday, November 23rd, dress comfortably and join us at 9:30 for Torah Study with Rabbi Dan. Then, around 10:30 you’re invited to celebrate Shabbat with a relaxing and spiritual guided meditation with Harry Reisig.
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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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Blue ribbons in solidarity with the hostages and their families in Israel are
available at CAA.
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