Chabad of Nashville
2024 New Year Resolutions at Congregation Beit Tefilah Chabad
Looking for a New Year’s Resolution, one filled with meaning and purpose? Chabad of Nashville is offering various new and ongoing opportunities to nourish your Mind, Body and Soul. Pick one that suites your taste from this page, and make 2024 an even more meaningful year.
PARSHA PERSPECTIVES on YOUTUBE is an All New Learning opportunity for 2024
Chabad of Nashville values a deep, rich learning experience and aims to provide this in an unequivocal way. Chabad presents an all new series of Parsha Perspectives, and is released weekly on YouTube, on Wednesdays of every week.
Parsha Perspectives is taught by Rabbi Yitzchok Tiechtel, and includes an inspirational message on the weekly Torah portion and the Jewish calendar, and will engage students by challenging them intellectually, spiritually and emotionally. These lessons will explore contemporary issues through a Torah perspective as well as tackling timeless questions in the Jewish tradition.
Each lesson introduces ideas and issues from the current weekly Torah portion and creates a meaningful connection between the timeless wisdom of the Torah and modern-day living.
The purpose of Parsha Perspectives goes far beyond a mere discovery of knowledge. Every lesson creates an opportunity to truly understand how you can better your life today.
To subscribe to Parsha Perspectives on YouTube, go to YouTube.com and in the search box type: RabbiYitzchokTiechtel and you can then subscribe to receive the link to the weekly Parsha Perspectives with Rabbi Yitzchok Tiechtel. These lessons will nourish your mind, body and soul.
New Fall Course on Advice For Life
During the winter Chabad of Nashville will be offering A new multimedia “Advise For Life,” a journey through the Rebbe’s practical wisdom on work, family, health, and well-being. Discover how the Rebbe applied Jewish values to serve as a guide for finding deeper meaning in everyday life.
Participants of this course will learn timeless meaning in everyday questions of health, work, family, fulfillment, struggle, and inner peace. (See more details in article in this issue of the Observer). This will take place on six Wednesday evenings, starting January 31, 2024. For more information or to register go to www.chabadnshville.com or call 615-646-5750.
Chabad to host two TGIS celebration in January
Start your Shabbat off right with good friends, great conversation, and excellent kosher cuisine, all seasoned with the perfect amount of spirit and joy. TGIS is a Club Med Shabbat: An all-inclusive Shabbat experience. Enjoy a Friday night Shabbat dinner replete with traditional dishes. Blended with spirited singing, a Chasidic tale, and a chance to meet some wonderful new people.
TGIS will be held on Friday evening, January 12, and on Friday, January 26, at 6:30 PM at Chabad of Nashville. There will be a special guest Scholar in Residence for the weekend on January 26- 27, 2024. (See article in this Observer about Dr. Dovid Imbo visit to Nashville.)
There is no cost to attend the TGIS Shabbat experience, however we kindly request that you RSVP by letting us know you will be attending at chabadnashville@gmail.com
Torah and Tea- A Weekly Jewish Women’s Study Group
The Five Books of Moses—the Torah—is quite simply the most widely-read, most influential literary work in all of human history. Since its first appearance in a blaze of Divine revelation on Mount Sinai over 3300 years ago, the Torah and its teachings have provoked inspired inquiry to discover its infinitely-layered designs and meanings.
Chabad of Nashville will host “Torah and Tea” an all women’s classical Jewish learning opportunity, in a series of clear and engaging weekly classes. Probing the ideas and issues related to the Jewish woman, these classes will offer timely lessons -from the most timeless of all texts.
Join Mrs. Esther Tiechtel together with fellow Jewish women in Nashville for inspiring Torah study, warm camaraderie, hot tea and delicious refreshments, on Shabbat afternoons at 1:00 PM, at Chabad of Nashville.
Enjoy a steaming cup of tea, a relevant Torah insight, inspired discussion and friendly interaction with Jewish women.
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Saturday Night Live: An Evening of Soulful Music at ChabadChabd of Nashville to host Saturday Night Live, and evening of Soulful Music, featuring some of Nashville’s most talented musicians, On Saturday night, January 13 at 7:30 PM.
Soulful Music will be an evening of immersive musical experience, featuring Chasidic melodies, woven together into an enjoyable musical introduction to the transformative voice of your very own soul. (see article in this issue of the Observer)
Participants will enjoy a falafel bar and drinks, while enjoying and evening of Soulful Music. RSVP at chabadnashville.com
BLT – Bagels, Lox and Torah
Join friends for a morning of Bagels, Lox and Torah on Sunday, January 21, at 10:00 AM, in the Bernard Ballroom at Chabad of Nashville.
Partake in a delicious spread of bagels, lox, cream cheese, and freshly brewed coffee as you learn Chasidic insights from the Book of the Tanya. Nourish your Mind, Body and Soul with BLT at Chabad of Nashville. RSVP at chabadnashville.com
Meet in Person for Storah Telling and Cholent
Chabad of Nashville invites you to the Shabbat morning Storah-Telling. Participants will learn the story of the weekly Torah reading, as Rabbi Yitzchok Tiechtel tells the story and shares relevant insights for day to day living.
The Storah-Telling is followed by followed by a hot cholent, freshly baked Challah, a gourmet buffet lunch, and a weekly farbrengen with some friendly L’Chaim.
Participants will go home with nourishments for their Mind, Body and Soul.
Join your friends on Shabbat morning at 10:30 AM at Chabad, for warmth and companionship that emanate from the Chabad of Nashville community.
A Coin in Charity a Day Brings Blessings Your Way
It is a well-known Jewish tradition to give charity (Tzedakah) daily, as it draws down Divine energy of blessings and success in all of your endeavors.
Chabad of Nashville is offering a free Tzedakah box for your home or office, that can be used to fulfill the Mitzvah of giving Tzedakah daily.
The Tzedakah box is a free gift for the first 50 people to contact the Chabad of Nashville office at rabbi@chabadnashville.com
Congregation Micah
Congregation Micah - an inclusive, innovative synagogue exploring and celebrating Jewish life - is committed to building community and repairing the world! We offer creative and diverse ways to live a Jewish life in Tennessee and beyond, using the rich beliefs and practices of Progressive Judaism as our foundation. Visit our 30+ acre campus or access our virtual programs from our website, www.congregationmicah.org. Like us on socials: Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram @MicahNashville; sign up for our e-blasts; learn and pray with us in-person, or livestream our service on our website, YouTube, or Facebook. In our tent, there is room for everyone!
Weekly Events:
Sanctuary Shabbat Services: Fridays at 6 PM
At Micah, we approach God in many ways: the inspiration of words, the beauty of sacred space, the authenticity of our intentions, and through the power of music and song. Join us in-person or virtually for services this month that will be as diverse as they are engaging, as moving as they are participatory. Come early and schmooze with us starting at 5:30 PM! Light refreshments are served.
Saturday Morning Torah Study: 9 AM on Zoom
Deep conversations about the text with thoughtful and caring people led by the clergy.
Mah Jongg: Tuesdays from 12:30 PM- 3:30 PM
Join our players for an afternoon of fun in the social hall! For more information, contact Paula: pgkwn@comcast.net.
Schmooze & Views: Thursdays from 10:30 AM- 11:30 AM
At Micah, we keep politics off the pulpit but not out of the building. Share your views in a round-table discussion on current events facilitated by Rabbi Flip and Dr. Bob Smith.
January Events:
Micah Reads: Monday, January 8, at 7 PM on Zoom
Education Director Julie Greenberg leads the discussion on “Safekeeping” by Jessamyn Hope on January 8 and “The Light Between Us” by Andrew Fukuda on February 5.
Room in the Inn: Sunday, January 21, at 6 PM
Congregation Micah hosts overnight guests for dinner and breakfast one Sunday each month during the winter months (November - March). The goal of our partnership is to "provide safe shelter, warm meals, and fellowship for our neighbors struggling with homelessness during the coldest months of the year." Volunteer on our website’s social action page.
Project Shema Community Workshop: Sunday, January 21, at 12:30 PM
Oren Jacobson will be leading a workshop in partnership with Project Shema to educate Jews on how to recognize and combat Anti-Semitism. Knowledge is power when it comes to ignorance and hate, and we aim to arm people with the knowledge they need to fight back.
Ibeinu B’mizrach: Nashville Sings for Israel: Sunday, January 21, at 3 PM
The Jewish community comes together in prayer, song, and community during this special event. Brought to you by the Jewish Federation of Nashville, this event is an opportunity to process the events of the last few months, reach out to others, and be present with one another.
Grief Group: Thursday, January 21, at 12 PM
We all have stories of loss. Maybe a loved one died, a marriage ended, a relationship went sideways, or a job slipped through our fingertips. Loss is often accompanied by grief, and grief is best explored and moved through by the sharing of stories in community. Rabbi Laurie will convene a grief circle monthly beginning in August. All are welcome to attend. This offering is in-person only.
Women’s Circle: Friday, January 26, at Noon
Rabbi Laurie engages your intellect and inspires conversation on a variety of Jewish topics. All are welcome. Bring a friend. RSVP on Micah’s event page.
Sherith Israel
Annual Cholent Contest January 20
Come join community members to taste and judge the finest cholent in Middle Tennessee, prepared by members of Sherith Israel.
Motzash January 20
Pajamas & Movie night for kids!
6:30pm, Ages 6 - 14, Snacks.
RSVP with the Shul office
Thurs. January 25
Tu B’Shvat Seder
Hosted by the Sherith Israel Cheder at 4:15 - 5:00 pm
Friday night, January 26
Shabbat Shira; Kabbalat Shabbat & Dinner
Join us for davening at 4:45pm and dinner at 5:45 pm.
RSVP with the Shul office
The Temple
Pirkei Avot: Jewish Wisdom for Today's World
Every Friday from 5:00-5:40 PM
Get ready for Shabbat with a little text study! Each week we will study a piece of wisdom from Pirkei Avot, The Ethics of our Ancestors, an ancient Jewish text still relevant in our own times. Available in person at The Temple and via zoom.
Zoom Room: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81973096738
Shabbat Schedule for January
Our Shabbat Services will be held in person at The Temple. You can also watch via zoom from thetemplehub.org.
Friday, January 5th ~ 6:00 pm
Friday, January 12th~ 6:00 pm
Friday, January 19th ~ 6:00 pm – Family Service
Friday, January 26th ~ 6:00 pm – Blue Jean Shabbat
Shabbat Shira and Tu’Bishvat
We gather together for one of the most festive Shabbat services of the year!
Shabbat Shira, the Sabbath of Song, and Tu Bishvat, the Festival of the Trees
Friday, January 26, 2024 at 6:00 PM. Through joyful music, participation from our volunteer band, and a special Torah reading, we’ll learn about how Judaism celebrates miracles, redemption, and growth. We hope you’ll grab your timbral and plan to be with us on for this celebratory Shabbat service!
Our Shabbat Services will be held in person at The Temple. You can also watch via zoom from thetemplehub.org.
Shabbat Morning Service
Join with our clergy as we gather for a Shabbat Morning Service
Saturday, January 13, 2024 at 11:00 AM
Together we will pray, sing, and hear words of Torah. Challah and wine/grape juice will be served upon conclusion of our service.
Chevrah Torah Study
9:30AM on Saturdays
Join us for our weekly Torah study on the portion of the week, led by the clergy.
You can join us in person at The Temple or via zoom from thetemplehub.org
Tot Shabbat for families with young children
January 20th at 10:00am
Tot Tu’B’shevat
Women's Torah Study
January 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th
10:30 AM
Ongoing weekly women's Torah study led by Patty Marks.
Available in person at The Temple and via zoom through thetemplehub.org
Lunch with the Rabbi
January 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th
Lunch at 11:30AM
Program12:00-1:00 PM
$15 per person for lunch
Engage with Rabbi Danziger and guests in a discussion of current and important issues from a Jewish perspective.
RSVP on thetemplehub.org or by calling the Temple at 615-352-7620
Available in person and via zoom.
Zoom Room: thetemplehub.org
Monday Mah Jongg with Canasta
Join Us for MAH JONGG Mondays at The Temple!
January 8th, 22nd and 29th
1:00pm
Drop in for Mah Jongg. We’ll have coffee and water. Bring your friends, a card, and a set and have some fun. Mah Jongg cards and sets are available for purchase in The Temple Gift Shop.
The Temple’s Adult Education Series
Hello My Name Is….
Learn Jewish History, Innovation, Culture, and Values through Famous Jews with Familiar Names.
Hello My Name is David: Tuesdays, January 28th February 4th and 11th at noon at The Temple.
Our clergy will be leading these sessions. For more information, go to thetemplehub.org.
Golden Lunch Bunch
Will meet at Temple from 11:30-1:00pm on
January 2nd: Nancy and Larry Mechem
January 16th: Dennis Scott
RSVP to Jamie Maresca at 615-354-1686 or via email at helpinghands@jfsnashville.org
WELL-Women Engaged in Living and Learning
Women’s Tu’B’shevat Seder
January 25th at 10:30 AM
Libeinu B’Mizrach: Nashville Sings for Israel
Presented by: The Temple, Jewish Federation of Greater Nashville, Congregation Micah, Now Gen Nashville, Jewsic City, Congregation Sherith Israel and West End Synagogue
January 21st from 3:00-4:30pm at Congregation Micah
Java & Jewish Learning: The Book of Judges
Wednesdays at 8:30am
January 10th, 24th, 31st and February 7th
In person and via zoom through thetemplehub.org
Dr. A.-J. Levine
Two opportunities to learn with Dr. A.-J. Levine at The Temple, in partnership with the Rev. Charlie Curb Center for Faith Leadership at Belmont University
January 23, 2024 @7pm- Q+A on her book, Short Stories by Jesus: the Enigmatic Parables of a Controversial Rabbi
January 30, 2024 @ 7pm - Q&A discussion on Jewish-Christian Relations
Both sessions are at The Temple. Go to thetemplehub.org for more information.
West End Synagogue
For links to the following online services or programs, please email office@westendsyn.org or visit our website calendar for more information https://westendsyn.shulcloud.com/calendar
1/3 - Women's Torah Group (on Zoom) – 11:00 a.m.
Rabbi Joshua leads our Women’s study of the book of Deuteronomy.
1/5 - Potluck Shabbat Dinner
Join us Friday, January 5th for an intimate Shabbat dinner experience with delicious food and fabulous company. Visit the WES calendar to RSVP.
1/6 - Bar Mitzvah of Zach Landa at 9:30 a.m.
1/7 – Intro to Judaism Class Begins
There’s still time to sign up for Rabbi Joshua’s Intro to Judaism class. This class runs from January through May and follows the wonderful curriculum from the American Jewish University. Contact the office for more information!
1/10 - The Sandi Goldstein Learn & Lunch Program for ages 60+ - 11:00 a.m.
Reservations required, catered lunch following the presentation.
Speaker: Cantor George Lieberman. This topic will be a surprise!
Lunch catered by Goldie Shepard at 12:00 p.m. Cost: $3.00
RSVP 615-269-4592 ext. 11 or office@westendsyn.org.
1/11 - Men’s Torah Group (in person) – 12:00 p.m.
Join us for our Torah class for men. We are currently studying the Second Book of Kings while sharing some good pizza.
1/12 - Tot Shabbat/Oneg – 5:30 pm-6:30 pm
Friday night Shabbat services for Families with Young Children led by Nili Friedman & Sharon Paz.
1/13 - Kid’ish Club, aka Jr. Congregation
Inviting all 2nd – 7th graders for Kid’ish Club Shabbat morning, Saturday January 13th from 10:30-11:30 a.m. Kiddush lunch to follow.
1/19 - Woodlands Congregational Shabbat Dinner
Join us for a vegetarian Indian Shabbat Dinner after services. We will have Indian and non-Indian food. Check the calendar for more information.
1/20 – Sisterhood Shabbat
Join Sisterhood and WES for a Sisterhood led Shabbat morning Saturday, January 20th at 9:30 a.m. Want to be involved? Email sisterhoodwestendsynagogue@gmail.com to participate and learn more!
1/24 - The Sandi Goldstein Learn & Lunch Program for ages 60+ - 11:00 a.m.
Reservations required, catered lunch following the presentation.