Dec 3, 2021 | Uncategorized
The Charitable IRA Rollover provides taxpayers 72 or older (70½ if you turned 70½ in 2019), with a mechanism for transferring their annual Required Minimum Distributions (RMD) up to $100,000 in IRA assets directly to charitable organizations, like TAE, in order to exclude the distributions from their taxable income while simultaneously supporting the charities of their choice, like TAE. This rollover is an attractive option for taxpayers who either do not want or do not need the extra taxable income from their IRA’s required minimum distribution.
How to donate an IRA gift…
- Contact your IRA provider.
- You must be 72 or older (70½ if you turned 70½ in 2019).
- Applies to Traditional IRAs.
- The maximum amount cannot exceed $100,000 per tax year from an individual IRA.
- Distribution must be made payable to a qualifying charity, TAE is a qualifying charity.
- The transfer must be made by December 31st to count against the year’s RMD requirement.
We strongly recommend that you speak with your professional advisor to assist in your IRA decision making.
Dec 2, 2021 | Shabbat Services, Temple Event
Saturdays, 10:00 a.m.
Location: Temple Adat Elohim
Check the TAE Calendar for the campus location.
TAE’s lay-led weekly meditation service weaves together meditative traditions from Judaism and elsewhere to deepen our ability to live joyful, meaningful, and wise lives. Practices may include mindfulness, lovingkindness meditation, walking meditation, morning blessings of gratitude, singing of Chassidic niggunim (songs without words), kirtans, and more. You do not need to have a background in meditation to participate. All are welcome!
Nov 23, 2021 | Adult Education
Join Rabbi Michael Lotker for this important and interesting program described below. All the 30 minute sessions will be recorded. By clicking to register, you will receive links to join live or view afterwards. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR THE EVENT
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meetings.
The program for the Eight Evenings of Chanukah will look like this:
#1 (Sunday, 11/28) – 7:00 p.m. (PT) Join Rabbi Lotker for a discussion – “Why is Antisemitism Still Around”
#2 (Monday, 11/29) – 7:00 p.m. (PT) Join Rabbi Lotker for a discussion – “Whose Fault is Antisemitism?
#3 (Tuesday, 11/30) – 7:00 p.m. (PT) Join Rabbi Lotker for a discussion – “Is Criticizing Israel Antisemitic?
#4 (Wednesday, 12/1) – 7:00 p.m. (PT) Join Rabbi Lotker for a discussion – “Do Jews Cause Antisemitism?
#5 (Thursday, 12/2) – 7:00 p.m. (PT) Join Rabbi Lotker for a discussion – “Is Antisemitism Still Relevant?
#6 (Friday, 12/3) – Shabbat Shalom: Rest and Rejoice!
#7 (Saturday, 12/4) – 7:00 p.m. (PT) Join Rabbi Lotker for a discussion – “Could a Holocaust Happen Again? Could It Happen Here?
#8 (Sunday, 12/5) – Join Our Community Chanukah Festival at the Collection in Oxnard from 2:30 – 4:30 p.m. for food, music, crafts, kids activities, shows, free gifts, and our Menorah lighting.
Nov 3, 2021 | Brotherhood
Sunday, November 21, 2021, at 10:00 a.m.
Featuring: Our own Rabbi Emeritus Alan Greenbaum
Topic: Restoring Hope as a Jewish Imperative to Life: Healing our Polarized Society
Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82870195111
Meeting ID: 828 7019 5111
We are living at a time when cynicism has taken grip over our country; when the basic institutions of our democratic process are challenged; where the tenets of science are ignored; where the heretofore universally-accepted notion of what constitutes truth is gone (you have your truths, and I have mine). These things (and others) are the ingredients of the “glue” which held us together as a society in the past when faced with common enemies like natural weather disasters, pandemics, and other existential threats. Most importantly, this cynicism has destroyed our ability to hope. In Judaism, “hope” is a core value and must be nurtured. We will explore the nature of hope and discover how it has been exhibited as a Jewish imperative to life.
We hope you’ll find these Sunday morning speaker events enlightening, thought-provoking, entertaining and worthwhile. Future speakers include Dr. Pete Peterson, Dean of Pepperdine University’s School of Public Policy, speaking on our nation’s shifting political perspective (January 23); Professor Brian Levin, Esq., of California State University San Bernardino, speaking on domestic terrorism (February 20); and Dr. Rob Lempert of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change and RAND on global warming and how today’s reality compares with past IPCC forecasts (March 13). This year’s speaker series concludes with a joint ZOOM event with Sisterhood on April 10, featuring a speaker from the Anti-Defamation League.
Zoom Information
Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82870195111
Meeting ID: 828 7019 5111
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Nov 2, 2021 | Adult Education
From classes to fellowships to Chanukah… There are opportunities from the Union of Reform Judaism for our entire community!
Explore the biblical roots of this ancient Jewish water ritual that has soared in popularity in the last decade. Experience a virtual tour of the Mayyim Hayyim Community Mikveh of greater Boston – without getting wet! Learn what happens at an immersion and the many reasons – ancient and contemporary – that bring people of all genders to the mikveh waters. ASL Interpretation/Live captioning available with two weeks advance request. Contact Learning@urj.org.
- Jew v’Nation JOC 2022 Cohort – Application Deadline: November 19, 2021
We’re launching our fifth JewV’Nation Fellowship cohort, the 2022 Jews of Color (JOC) Cohort. This is a six-month fellowship supporting Jews of Color through professional development, networking opportunities, identity work, community building, and the opportunity to engage with leaders in the Reform Movement and beyond. Learn more, apply, or nominate someone today!
Lights in our Homes, Light in Our Souls: Hanukkah Mussar with Alan Morinis and Guests -November 21, 2021, 4-5 PM ET
Join The Mussar Institute’s founder Dr. Alan Morinis and guests, as we open the hidden treasury of the Mussar tradition’s teachings on Hanukkah. How can Mussar, and the much-needed soul-traits of determination, persistence, hope, trust, and faith, help us make our celebration of this year’s Festival of Lights even more uplifting as we bring light to our souls as well as our world?
Live closed captioning and/or ASL Interpretation available with two weeks advance request. Contact Learning@urj.org.
- Celebrate Hanukkah with the Reform Movement as together we bring more light into the world through inspiring music, stories, and teachings. Join us on Facebook Live November 28, 8PM ET. Keep an eye out for more information on other ways to access the video and share with your congregation.
- Jewish & New-ish: A Supportive Online Space for Those Who Have Recently (0-5 Years) Converted to Judaism–Thursdays, December 9, January 13, February 10, 8-9 PM ET; Plan to attend 1, 2 or all 3 free sessions.
Have you converted to Judaism in the past five years? Join an online gathering where you can make connections, process your experiences, and continue your learning through a Reform Jewish lens. Ask questions without fear, share triumphs and challenges in a nurturing environment, and continue to explore your journey with Judaism in a community of care. Facilitated by Sue Bojdak (she/her) and Yanira Quiñones (she/her). Live captioning and/or ASL interpretation available with 2 weeks advance request. Contact Learning@urj.org.
Finally, we are excited to share that we are launching new cohorts of both Introduction to Judaism Online and Learn to Read Hebrew for Adults in January 2022. Be in touch with Ellen or Emily (respectively) for questions about either program. Learn to Read Hebrew images and Intro Online images are available for you to share.
