Jewish Life in Central Europe: Prague & Vienna
Wednesday, June 18 at 7:00pm
Part 1: Jewish Prague
Two-part ZOOM series will continue with Jewish Vienna on September 3rd. INTRODUCTION: Jewish life in Central Europe began with migration from the south as European leaders saw the value in the intellectual, cultural, and financial assets of Jewish traders and merchants in the early Middle Ages. By the 19th century, this became a flourishing, prosperous, and culturally refined Jewish community, living comfortably in the capital cities with some restrictions and some antipathy but foreseeing a more liberal future ahead. Prague and Vienna were united by being capitals of the Hapsburg Empire. By the time of the 20th century, these hopes had been dashed, and cataclysmic disaster befell these communities, culminating in mass murder during the Shoah and repression under the Communists. What gave rise to the Jews in Central Europe as an intellectual, financial, and cultural icon and what brought about their utter destruction in less than a hundred years?
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Shabbat Service
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CRT Art Tour at Hebrew CollegeSunday, June 29, 2:00pm
Art Tour at Hebrew College, 1860 Washington St, Auburndale -T stop: Woodland on Green Line, Riverside Branch (D). Free Parking. Tea and Refreshments served following the Tour.
King David - Shepherd, Soldier, Lover, Sweet Singer, and King of Israel! Reuben Rubin (1893-1974), the Romanian-born, Israeli artist and founder of Israel's school of art, took it upon himself to do a series of lithographs depicting the life of King David in the 1920s. They have recently been donated to Hebrew College's permanent art collection and are on temporary display. Our CRT art tour will be hosted by Dr. Helena Miller, Jewish Educator and Art Specialist, alongside Rabbi Shire. All members, friends, and guests are welcome. We will have the opportunity to view other art pieces (paintings, sculpture) in Hebrew College's important growing Judaica art collection. |
July 2025 B-SAFE Food Project
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Shabbat Service
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Shabbat Service
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Central Reform Temple of Boston is a uniquely welcoming community that embraces the richness of the Jewish tradition. Our worship, conducted primarily in English, is inclusive and accessible. We offer a warm, unconditional welcome to all who seek to join us in worship, study, and service, without regard to religious background or beliefs. One need not be born Jewish, be able to read Hebrew, or convert to Judaism to be a full, participating member of Central Reform Temple. Interfaith families and people of all faiths, including the unaffiliated, are fully embraced. Members of the LGBTQ community are a vibrant part of our Temple family.
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With a focus on adult programming and social justice, we strive to be engaged with each other both within and outside our Shabbat, Festival, and High Holy Day Services. Our one-of-a-kind covenant relationship with Emmanuel Episcopal Church with whom we share our spiritual home, integrates us both physically and ideologically within the Back Bay interfaith community.
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Our Rabbi
Rabbi Dr. Michael Shire joined Central Reform Temple of Boston as part-time rabbinic leader on July 1, 2022. Rabbi Shire also holds the title Rabbi in Residence at Emmanuel Church in the city of Boston. He is Professor of Jewish Education at Hebrew College.
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