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Keshet's Training Institute for Jewish Educators
May 31 - June 3, 2009
Pearlstone Retreat Center, MD

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Join this national gathering of educators, clergy, youth professionals and community leaders to learn:

Need a break from the stress of (looking for) work, the economy, and everyday life? Looking for something to do that is fun, cheap, and progressive?

We're heading to the Garment District for Thrifting for Justice on Thursday, March 12 at 6pm! Read more

Seeing as the Keshet office is in an old brewery building, it's about time we had a beer tasting event! Join us for an evening of fine brews as our beer expert imparts some hoppy knowledge.

Details:
Sunday, April 19, 7:10-8:30 pm
Keshet member's home, South Boston, MA
Cost: $15

RSVP for contact info by Tuesday, April 14 to Elyssa at elyssa@keshetonline.org or 617-524-9227. Read more

Ahhh, Sunday -- the time for sleeping in, reading newspapers, and having some delicious brunch. Join the 20s and 30s crowd for a lazy morning of pancakes, fruit, and good company.

Details:
Sunday, April 5, 10:30 am - 1:00 pm
Keshet member's home, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
Cost: $5

RSVP for contact info by Thursday, April 2 to Elyssa at elyssa@keshetonline.org or 617-524-9227. Read more

Keshet's Shabbat potluck was such a success that we're making it a regular event. Join us the last Friday of every month for a relaxed Shabbat meal. Bring a favorite vegetarian dish to share. All ages welcome!

Details:
Friday, February 27, 7 - 9 pm
Keshet member's home, Jamaica Plain

RSVP for location by Thursday, February 26 to Elyssa at elyssa@keshetonline.org or 617-524-9227. Read more

It’s time for everyone’s favorite Jewish drag holiday - PURIM! Embrace your inner fashion designer and create a fabulous costume. (Then join us at the Gragger Purim Party on March 21 to show off your new costume!)

Details:
Thursday, March 5, 7 - 9 pm
Workmen’s Circle, 1762 Beacon St., Brookline, MA

RSVP by March 4 to Elyssa at elyssa@keshetonline.org or 617-524-9227. Read more

Join us at Temple Ohabei Shalom for a special GLBT Shabbat with Ben Klein, a senior attorney at GLAD and the lead counsel in the case that brought marriage equality to Connecticut. Ben will share his thoughts about the legal road ahead for GLBT rights. Grab a snack and schmooze at the oneg following services.

Details:
Friday, March 6, 7:30 pm
Temple Ohabei Shalom, 1187 Beacon St., Brookline, MA

RSVP by March 4 to Elyssa at elyssa@keshetonline.org or 617-524-9227. Read more

All are welcome!

Details:
Monday, March 9, 6-8 pm
Keshet office, 284 Amory Street, Jamaica Plain, MA

Please RSVP to Elyssa at elyssa@keshetonline.org or 617.524.9227.

Keshet’s Transgender Working Group (TWiG) works for transgender inclusion within Keshet and the greater Jewish community, offering educational programs and social support for transgender Jews and allies. Read more

Bring the kids - or just act like one - and help us kick-off our new Keshet Parents' Group. Whether your specialty is strikes or gutter balls, you've gotta love those funny-looking shoes.

Details:
Sunday, March 22, 2-4 pm
Lanes and Games, 195 Concord Tpke. (Route 2 E), Cambridge, MA
Cost: $4.75 game (per person), $3.00 shoe rental

RSVP by March 19 to Elyssa at elyssa@keshetonline.org or 617-524-9227. Read more

Keshet's Shabbat potluck was such a success that we're making it a regular event. Join Keshet the last Friday of every month for a relaxed Shabbat meal. Bring a favorite vegetarian dish to share. All ages welcome!

Want to host a dinner? Contact Elyssa at elyssa@keshetonline.org to reserve a date.

RSVP by March 26 to Elyssa.
Check http://www.keshetonline.org in March for location and time! Read more

8 pm - 11pm
Temple Israel, Levi Auditorium
477 Longwood Avenue, Boston, MA

Reserve your tux, polish your dancing shoes, and join us for a star-studded evening of music, theater, and a fabulous auction (including gems such as an African Safari and a signed collection of Tony Kushner’s works)! This year we will honor Jewish GLBT activists Kate Bornstein and Enid Shapiro. Last year’s event sold out, so get your tickets early.

Purchase tickets online at http://keshetcabaret2009.eventbrite.com.

Join Keshet for a cozy evening of taste-bud enlightenment as we learn all there is to know about tea. (Or at least all that you need to know to impress your friends.)

Details:
Saturday, January 31, 7:30-9:30 pm
Cafénation, 380 Washington St., Brighton, MA, 02135
Cost is $5.

RSVP by Thursday, January 29 to Elyssa at elyssa@keshetonline.org or 617-524-9227. Read more

Queer Shabbat is back! Bring a favorite vegetarian dish to share and join other Keshet members for a relaxed Friday night meal.

Details:
Friday, January 23, 7:00-9:00 pm
At a Keshet member's home, Brookline, MA, 02445

RSVP by Tuesday, January 20 for address to Elyssa at elyssa@keshetonline.org or 617-524-9227.

Keshet works for the full inclusion of GLBT Jews in Jewish life. [http://www.keshetonline.org]

Wednesday, December 31, 2008
Sparkle: A New Year's Eve Dance!
A Benefit for MTPC

At the Midway Cafe, 3496 Washington Street, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
Doors open at 9 pm - 21+

Dancing! Cash Bar, light refreshments, and noisemakers
Ring in your New Year with MTPC!

Dance the night away with our DJs - Tre Andre and Gunner: "Two Tranny Boys with Ipods," Kit Yan of Good Asian Drivers will be playing host for the evening and other community celebs will be stopping by through out the night, plus other surprises
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Have an idea for a cool GLBT Jewish singles event? Join the newly formed Singles Events Committee and make your ideas a reality. The committee will meet about once every six weeks. Fun folks, free snacks, and who knows - maybe you’ll meet someone yourself!

Details:
Monday, November 24, 7:00-9:00 pm
Diesel Café
257 Elm Street, Somerville, MA

RSVP or questions to Elyssa at elyssa@keshetonline.org or 617.524.9227. Read more

It’s what you’ve waited for all year — our grand afternoon of fried food, dreidels, and sing-alongs. Bring your whole family, your significant other, your menorah, and your spirit of revelry! It’s food and fun for all.

Details:
Sunday, December 21, 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Temple Ohabei Shalom, 1187 Beacon St., Brookline, MA

RSVP by Thursday, December 17 to Elyssa at elyssa@keshetonline.org or 617.524.9227. Read more

20s/30s GAME NIGHT
Are you a closeted word-nerd, sketch artist, or money-hungry banker? Join the 20 and 30-something crowd for a night of fun with Scrabble, Pictionary, Monopoly, and other classics. Monopoly, and other classics. Feel free to bring your favorite game! Snacks and drinks will be served.

Details:
Saturday, December 6, 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
At the home of a Keshet member, Somerville, MA Read more

Join Keshet's Transgender Working Group and the Interfaith Coalition for Transgender Equality at Boston's observance of Transgender Day of Remembrance. We will mourn members of our trans community who died during the previous year, especially to anti-trans violence. Meet us before the ceremony to walk over as a group. The candlelight vigil will traverse portions of the Rita Hester vigil route from 1998.

Details:
Thursday, November 20, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Read more

Transtastic Halloween Ball

Fundraiser for Mass Transgender Political Coalition
Sat, November 1, 2008
8 pm - 12 mid
At the Community Church of Boston, 565 Boylston St, Copley Square, Boston, close to subway

Dancing with the legendary DJ D'hana of Chubrub productions, spooky performances, snacks, beer/wine cash bar, plus plenty of Halloween tricks and treats. 21+ and costumes encouraged. There will also be a changing area for those who may need it.

With performance from Systyr Act! Read more

October 10 and 11, 8:00 PM

Cambridge Family YMCA Theatre, 820 Mass Ave in Central Square
Tickets: $11 in advance, $12 at the door Read more

Have you ever wondered what a “Monkey Cocotini,” a “Naughty O’Pear,” or a “Hibiscus Swizzle” was? Join other 20- and 30-something GLBT Jews and allies as we explore the world of exotic mixed drinks and find out how to concoct some delectable beverages. (These may not be the beverages at the event - but don’t they sound tasty?)

Details:
Thursday, October 23, 7:30 pm
At the home of a Keshet member
South Boston, MA (Andrew Station on the Red Line T) Read more

Just in time for Sukkot! Keshet is making over sukkahs, Extreme Home Makeover style! Join us as we have our way with construction paper, fake fruit, and popcorn, and then see the reactions of the owners.

Details:
Sunday, October 19, 3:00 pm
Keshet Office (meet to walk to location)

RSVP by Thursday, October 16th to Orly at orly@keshetonline.org or 617.524.9227. Read more

Sunday, September 21, 2008, 6:00-8:00 pm
Location: Club Café, 209 Columbus Avenue, South End, Boston 02116 Read more

What happens when we demystify one of Judaism’s most ancient rituals - mikveh? Join us as we dive into texts about the transforming power of water and then tour Boston’s own inclusive and internationally recognized mikveh and education center, Mayyim Hayyim. Rabbi Lev Ba'esh, noted scholar and teacher, and Lisa Berman, director of Mayyim Hayyim’s education center, will lead this text study.

Details:
Wednesday, September 17, 6:30 - 8:30 pm
Mayyim Hayyim Read more