Wednesday May 1st ~ 7:30 - 9:30 p.m.
S. Bear Bergman's
Machatunim -- A Suite Of Stories About Making Queer Jewish Family
Half the tickets are available for $20 in advance, the other half are pay what you can at the door
Brickbottom Artists - Somerville MA
Thursday May 2nd - Sunday May 12th
Boston LGBT Film Festival (29th annual)
MTPC is co-sponsoring the trans films, which include the trans Episcopalian and TransEpiscopalian films "Too Cold Out There Without You" and "Voices Of Witness: Out Of The Box".
**A special event for parents of LGBTQ children**
Melting Away Screening and Panel Discussion
7:00 pm | $15/$12 student, senior, BJFF/WGBH Member
West Newton Cinema, 1296 Washington Street, West Newton
RSVP Online
Melting Away, from director Doron Eran, marks the first time in Israeli cinema that a feature film depicts parents struggling with and learning about having a transgender child. Join the Keshet Parent & Family Connection for a screening of this Audience Favorite from this year's Boston Jewish Film Festival, followed by a panel and audience discussion about the experiences of Jewish parents of transgender children.
7:00 pm | $15/$12 student, senior, BJFF/WGBH Member
West Newton Cinema, 1296 Washington Street, West Newton
RSVP Online
Melting Away, from director Doron Eran, marks the first time in Israeli cinema that a feature film depicts parents struggling with and learning about having a transgender child. Join the Keshet Parent & Family Connection for a screening of this Audience Favorite from this year's Boston Jewish Film Festival, followed by a panel and audience discussion about the experiences of Jewish parents of transgender children.
Friday May 3rd
Beit Ahavah's Pride Shabbat begins
5:30 - 6:15 p.m. ~ Tot Shabbat
6:15 - 6:45 p.m. ~ Tot Shabbat potluck veggie dinner, pride rainbow cake dessert; childcare provided
6:00 - 7:00 p.m. ~ Erev Pride Kabbalat Shabbat Service
7:00 p.m. ~ Kiddush and motzi, oneg
Saturday May 4th
Beit Ahavah's Pride Shabbat continues
10:00 a.m. ~ Shabbat morning service, including bat mitzvah
11:00 a.m. ~ Gather to march with BA and more of the Jewish community in the Noho Pride parade (starts at noon); if you have a group, please contact Jodi Page-Lacoff at jlacoff@gmail.com
And/or...
SHOW YOUR PRIDE: Join MTPC in the Northampton Pride Parade
10:00 a.m. ~ Shabbat morning service, including bat mitzvah
11:00 a.m. ~ Gather to march with BA and more of the Jewish community in the Noho Pride parade (starts at noon); if you have a group, please contact Jodi Page-Lacoff at jlacoff@gmail.com
And/or...
SHOW YOUR PRIDE: Join MTPC in the Northampton Pride Parade
Going to Northampton Pride?
Want to March in the Parade?
THEN JOIN MTPC!
We're marching and want you to join us. So spread the word, bring a sign, bring a flag, bring your friends, most importantly BRING YOURSELF!
All are welcomed. If you are interested in marching contact Robson Govine at robson@masstpc.org for details.
SUNDAY, MAY 5
10:00 am | Free
Temple Shalom, 175 Temple Street, West Newton
RSVP to marian@resources-on-call.com
Temple Shalom invites the community to explore the pressures our children and grandchildren face about gender identity and sexuality, and how we can help them respond in positive, healthy ways. Led by Keshet facilitators, the program includes excerpts from the award-winning documentary film Straightlaced: How Gender Has Got Us All Tied Up.
Saturday, May 11, 2013 ∙ 8 p.m.
A Candlelight Vigil for LGBTQ Youth Suicide
RSVP to marian@resources-on-call.com
Temple Shalom invites the community to explore the pressures our children and grandchildren face about gender identity and sexuality, and how we can help them respond in positive, healthy ways. Led by Keshet facilitators, the program includes excerpts from the award-winning documentary film Straightlaced: How Gender Has Got Us All Tied Up.
Saturday, May 11, 2013 ∙ 8 p.m.
A Candlelight Vigil for LGBTQ Youth Suicide
Society of St. John the Evangelist
980 Memorial Dr. Cambridge, MA
Join the Brothers and interns of SSJE as we remember youth lost
to suicide in recent years due to bullying and discrimination around
their sexual and gender orientation. Share with us a time of healing
for all those whose lives have been affected by such tragic loss.
to suicide in recent years due to bullying and discrimination around
their sexual and gender orientation. Share with us a time of healing
for all those whose lives have been affected by such tragic loss.
The Vigil begins in next-door John F. Kennedy Park with prayer and
candle lighting, then proceeds to the Monastery Chapel.
candle lighting, then proceeds to the Monastery Chapel.
Speakers include:
The Rt. Rev. M. Tom Shaw, SSJE, Bishop of Massachusetts
Pam Garramone, Executive Director, Greater Boston PFLAG
The Rt. Rev. M. Tom Shaw, SSJE, Bishop of Massachusetts
Pam Garramone, Executive Director, Greater Boston PFLAG
Download a Poster to advertise this vigil
Tuesday May 14th - Wednesday May 15th ~ 8:00 p.m. - 4:15 a.m.
Charles River Learning's
Brookline Area Community Tikkun Leil Shavuot 5773
Congregation Kehillath Israel ("KI") - Brookline MA
Saturday May 18th
Massachusetts Youth Pride Day ~ 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m
Boston Common, march; Boston City Hall
Sunday May 19th
2:00 p.m. ~ Trans Family Picnic - Charles River Esplanade (near Hatch Shell)
6:00 p.m. ~ Interfaith Service - MCC Boston
7:30 p.m. ~ trans performers - MCC Boston
SUNDAY, MAY 19
Keshet’s Trans Day of Celebration
5:00 pm | Free
Kehillath Israel, 384 Harvard Street, Brookline
RSVP by 5/19
Whether you’re transgender or an ally, join us in a special moment to rejoice in who we are! We're especially excited to have the awesome band, Schmekel headline the event! (Learn more about this transcore band from NY - at least check out their famous matzah photo!)Join us as we eat and share our journeys together in a celebration of where we have come from and who we are. Later in the evening, we’ll open the floor for an open mic to showcase our talented community members. For more information on joining the open mic or to get involved, contact dan@keshetonline.org.
Keshet’s Trans Day of Celebration5:00 pm | Free
Kehillath Israel, 384 Harvard Street, Brookline
RSVP by 5/19
Whether you’re transgender or an ally, join us in a special moment to rejoice in who we are! We're especially excited to have the awesome band, Schmekel headline the event! (Learn more about this transcore band from NY - at least check out their famous matzah photo!)Join us as we eat and share our journeys together in a celebration of where we have come from and who we are. Later in the evening, we’ll open the floor for an open mic to showcase our talented community members. For more information on joining the open mic or to get involved, contact dan@keshetonline.org.
This event is co-sponsored by: Congregation Am Tikva, Congregation Eitz Chayim, Kehillath Israel, Moishe Kavod House, Temple Beth Zion, Temple Sinai, and The Workmen's Circle.
Tuesday May 28th ~ 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Club Cafe - Boston MA
Thursday May 30th ~ 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.
MTPC's Interfaith Committee's monthly Gathering
14 Beacon Street #614 ~ Boston MA
MTPC's Interfaith Committee organizes the Interfaith Coalition for Trans Equality. Please RSVP in our Facebook Group or to Mycroft@MassTPC.org if you can, but please know that it’s okay to gather with us if you can't. Share information, inspiration and support with other trans and allied people interested in working at the intersection of Massachusetts' trans and faith communities.
Through June 14th
Yishay Garbasz’s
COMING HOME: Portraits of Jewish Women
Brandeis University ~ Waltham MA
Thursday May 30th ~ 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.
MTPC's Interfaith Committee's monthly Gathering
14 Beacon Street #614 ~ Boston MA
MTPC's Interfaith Committee organizes the Interfaith Coalition for Trans Equality. Please RSVP in our Facebook Group or to Mycroft@MassTPC.org if you can, but please know that it’s okay to gather with us if you can't. Share information, inspiration and support with other trans and allied people interested in working at the intersection of Massachusetts' trans and faith communities.
Through June 14th
Yishay Garbasz’s
COMING HOME: Portraits of Jewish Women
Brandeis University ~ Waltham MA
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