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Following our usual delectable breakfast buffet, our speaker is Michael Zeller. Mike spoke to our community in 2018 and has returned with updates! His topic explains a handful of ways individuals can protect themselves online, with an emphasis on safe behaviors as opposed to utilizing more advanced technology. These include things like getting comfortable with antivirus software, avoiding pitfalls when surfing the web, managing your passwords, securing your e-mail, steering clear of social media pitfalls, and online shopping do’s and don’ts. The goal of his presentation is to provide attendees with some simple ways they can minimize their risk when using the internet. Zeller is the Electronic Resources Librarian for the Shrewsbury Public Library, a role which tasks him with teaching its technology classes, overseeing the Library’s electronic databases, maintaining its PC hardware, and generally assisting patrons and staff with technology questions. He holds a BA in English from the College of the Holy Cross and an MLIS from the University of Rhode Island.

Enjoy a uniquely inspired winter buffet prepared by our exquisite Southgate chefs! Music for dancing will be provided by the jazz duo of David Jost and Dan Ryan.

Come join the fun ‘putting’ around with us for a miniature golf tournament. We’ll supply the score cards, 10 mini golf stations, team comradery and prizes! Sign up in the Red Book in the Health Club so we can put you on the winning team!

Starting Friday January 4, at 3 P.M., the Jewish Studies Group will be meeting in the chapel. Rabbi Rachmiel Langer will continue to lead the group, as he has since 2008. Each week, as a d’var Torah – a “word of Torah” – Reb Rachmiel leads a teaching and discussion of Jewish perspective Bible study, history, Jewish thought, holiday traditions, or life-cycle practices. Each week, we welcome the beginning of the Sabbath with blessings over lighting the candles, wine, and challah bread. Reb Rachmiel received rabbinic ordination from a Beit Din (rabbinic court) led by Rabbi Alan Ullman on Tu BiShvat 5776 (2016), culminating fifteen years of Jewish sacred studies and ministry service. He received training as a “mashpia ruchani,” (spiritual guide) at Lev Shomea, Institute for the Training of Spiritual Directors in the Jewish Tradition. Previously, he earned a BA in philosophy at Hampshire College, studying eastern and western spiritual traditions. He has been a member of Kerem Shalom, a synagogue in Concord, MA for thirty years, at times serving on the board as VP of Spiritual Life, assisting with services, and teaching. He is also a member of Spiritual Directors International; Aleph: Alliance for Jewish Renewal; Network of Spiritual Progressives; and T’ruah: The Rabbinic Call for Human Rights. He regularly teaches Torah study, biblical Hebrew language, Jewish meditation and prayer, and Kabbalah (Jewish mysticism). He is currently engaged in a project translating Torah, making the original Hebrew available to English readers. ALL are welcome to join us in the chapel at 3:00 on Friday afternoons.