
TEC is participating in ArtWeek! A TASTE OF ISRAEL
May 2, 2018 6:30pm - 8pm, Franklin Public Library
118 Main Street, Franklin, MA (please use the School Street entrance)
118 Main Street, Franklin, MA (please use the School Street entrance)

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Do you want to be involved in helping us "show off" our Temple? Contact Kathy Levine at kathylevine911@gmail.com

How About Leading a Shabbat Service?
Friday nights in June, July & August at Temple Etz Chaim
We are inviting members of the TEC community to lead a Friday night service this summer. This is an exciting opportunity for you, an individual member, or team of members, to get your creative juices flowing and tailor a meaningful and moving service with your own personal touches.
Hebrew knowledge and an excellent singing voice NOT essential. However, you must be Bar/Bat Mitzvah. An outline and guidance from Rabbi Alpert is available as is the musical assistance of a member of the TEC choir.
If interested, please call (774) 721-6261 or email the Religious Activities Committee. We look forward to hearing from you!
Available dates:
Hebrew knowledge and an excellent singing voice NOT essential. However, you must be Bar/Bat Mitzvah. An outline and guidance from Rabbi Alpert is available as is the musical assistance of a member of the TEC choir.
If interested, please call (774) 721-6261 or email the Religious Activities Committee. We look forward to hearing from you!
Available dates:
- June 29
- July 6,13, 20, & 27
- August 3

4th Annual Metrowest Tikkun Layl Shavuot
Save the Date! Saturday, May 19, 2018 at Temple Israel, Natick 5pm-midnight
A Communal Journey to Sinai: Our Metrowest Communities Come Together in Joy and Celebration
Download and share the flyer. For more information please email Emily Berman.
- Children, family, and special teen activities
- Special guest speaker, Anita Diamant
- Festive holiday meal
- Study workshops with our area Rabbis, Cantors and lay-leaders
- Joyful activities of dance yoga, song and meditation
Download and share the flyer. For more information please email Emily Berman.
TEC Tidbits...

BJ's Membership Fundraiser
Due by May 6, 2018
TEC is holding its annual BJ's fundraiser. Please join or renew your membership to BJ's at one of these low prices. If you join or renew your membership today you will get a 13 month membership. In the club they only give a 12 month membership. Additionally the cost is reduced to $40 for an Inner Circle Membership, a $15 savings. Or you can hold a Rewards Membership for $80 which is a $30 savings. For each new membership or renewal the Temple will receive $5. Please take the time to join or renew your membership today.
Click here to download the form. Any questions? Contact Cindy Heilweil
Click here to download the form. Any questions? Contact Cindy Heilweil

Mitzvah Day 2018/5778
Sunday, April 29 meet at Temple Etz Chaim
We will gather as a congregation and work in multi-generational groups as we fulfill our Jewish responsibility to help improve the lives of others. By doing so we not only help those around us, but strengthen the ties within our own community. We hope that 100% of our Temple will participate: seniors, empty nesters, singles, parents, kids -- everyone.
On the morning of April 29, everyone will gather as a community at the Temple before going out to volunteer at various locations in the community where they can offer their assistance. We will get together with other congregants at our assigned location to make the most impact.
On the morning of April 29, everyone will gather as a community at the Temple before going out to volunteer at various locations in the community where they can offer their assistance. We will get together with other congregants at our assigned location to make the most impact.

Book Discussion - Mr. Rosenblum Dreams in English
Monday, May 7, 7:30-8:30pm at Temple Etz Chaim
What does it mean to assimilate? How far should one go to assimilate? And what about that woolly-pig? Let's discuss these and other questions. Copies are available through interlibrary loan. Please RSVP to Rosemary Buja.

Amazon Smile
Temple Etz Chaim is registered as an AmazonSmile charitable organization. AmazonSmile is a simple and automatic way for you to support TEC every time you shop, at no cost to you. When you shop at smile.amazon.com, you’ll find the exact same low prices, vast selection and convenient shopping experience as Amazon.com, with the added bonus that Amazon will donate a portion of the purchase price to TEC. It's simple to do. When shopping on Amazon, go to smile.amazon.com and choose "Temple Etz Chaim" (of Franklin, MA) as your charitable organization. That's it! Whenever you shop, remember to do with a smile.