JGSGB-Announce Mailing List: Mon, June 30 1:30pm at The Vilna Shul, Boston - Putting Together Your Family History

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The Vilna Shul Boston's Center for  Jewish Culture 18 Phillips Street Boston, MA 02114   www.vilnashul.org (617) 523-2324   ALL ARE WELCOME -------------------------------------  Volunteer With Us!   We're looking for dedicated docents who are excited about  sharing Jewish history and culture with people from around the world.   Curious? Contact jessica [at] vilnashul.org   -------------------------------------       Vilna Scribe Spring 2014   Click here to read our latest newsletter and get all the info on what's happening at the Vilna. ------------------------------------              Support Jewish Culture in Boston by making your gift today    The  Vilna Shul, Boston's Center for Jewish Culture,  is a 501(c)(3) tax exempt organization.  Donations and contributions are tax-deductible as permitted by law.    -------------------------------------         Learn and Grow at the Vilna!   Did you know that the Vilna Shul offers special programs for k-12 and university students? You can have your simchas here, too!    Email jessica [at] vilnashul.org  for more info or follow the blue links above.    -------------------------------------

Dear Friends,   Summer is a great time to start something new. Perhaps it's a new hobby, a new book, or finding a new favorite ice cream shop. Below you'll find fresh new events at the Vilna for all ages. Make it your new summer goal to join us in Beacon Hill for some fun!   Sincerely,    Jessica Antoline Program Manager ______________________________________________ Putting Together Your Family History with Seniors Connect! Monday, June 30th at 1:30pm   Interested in documenting your family's history, but don't know where to start?     Join us for our second Senior's Connect! event and learn the tips and tricks of the trade from Natalie Velleman, whose own work on her family tree was published by the Center for Jewish History. Understand how to make the most of historical resources, personal documents, and the keepsakes that you and your family want to share with future generations. Click here to learn more about Seniors Connect! and sign up for this free event. _______________ New Exhibition this July -- Lawyers Without Rights July 1st-Sept 30th at the Moakley Courthouse   More than 70 years after its horrors unfolded, the Holocaust still has stories to reveal and lessons to share.    One of those stories is how the Nazi regime in Germany issued a decree in March 1933 that limited and ultimately barred all Jewish judges, public prosecutors and lawyers access to the courts. The exhibition, Lawyers Without Rights: Jewish Lawyers in Germany under the Third Reich, reflects a time in Germany when individual rights and the rule of law were utterly neglected.     Reservations are available now for guided group tours starting July 15th! For detailed information click here.  _______________ Seniors Connect! How do you volunteer your time? Monday, July 14th 1:30pm   Come and share your stories of volunteering for the community.   As we work to build SeniorsConnect! at the Vilna, we want to know all about the fascinating places where you have given your time. Let us know how these experiences have proven to be a valuable part of your life. This is a great chance to network and get to know other active Seniors in downtown Boston!    This program is open to everyone who considers themselves a Senior. Click here to sign up and learn more about SeniorsConnect!        _______________ Tu B'av Sweeties Cookie Making Workshop  Sunday, July 20th 1:00pm   Nothing says love like a treat made from scratch!   This July, Jewish people all over the world will celebrate a day set aside in the calendar for joy and, today, love. Come to the Vilna and celebrate the loves of your life with our healthy cookie making workshop! Learn all about the meaning behind this lesser-known holiday and go home with the techniques and tips you need to make a great cookie every time.    This program is open to everyone. Parents and children, couples, and any other loved ones are welcome to join in the fun! Click here to sign up.        _______________ Summer Sendoff Young Families Havdalah in the Park Saturday, August 23rd 5:30pm   Join us this August for Havdalah fun in Beacon Hill!   After a great summer in the city, we're going to end the season with some fun! Havdalah is a great way to engage your little ones with Jewish traditions. For many children, Havdalah is an especially fun part of the week as it is full of sights, sounds, and smells that engage all the senses.    Click here to learn more and sign up!         _______________ Me'ah Adult Jewish Learning Program Begins This Fall! Thursday, October 23rd 6:30pm   Come to the Vilna Shul this fall and begin a journey that you will never forget!    This October the Vilna Shul is pleased to present Me'ah - an intensive learning program designed for working adults. Presented by the Vilna Shul and Hebrew College, Me'ah will take you on an unforgettable exploration of Jewish life, history and texts.     To learn more about this program click here. Scholarships are available to participants!         _______________