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OUTDOOR RECREATION PROGRAM

For Young Adults & Families with Young Children

A Jewish Outdoor Activity & Recreation Program

SATURDAY JULY 11th3:30pm

Noah’s Ark Animal Scavenger Hunt at the Franklin Park Zoo with Rabbi Fred “Noah” Benjamin – Saturday Afternoon July 11th from 3:30 – 5:15. Discount cost with advanced registration/payment by July 7th - $12/adult, $6/child (children under 2 are free). RSVP to Office@TempleShalomOnline.org. This option is especially appropriate for those who do not wish to spend $$ on Shabbat. Cost for those who show up that day, $13/adult, $7/child (children under 2 are free). Franklin Park Zoo members free. Bring your own snacks and water.

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SATURDAY JULY 18th9:15pm

Moonlight Guided Canoe & Kayak Trip on the Charles River (Adults ONLY) with Havdallah and Nosh with Rabbi Fred “Oar Chadash” Benjamin - Saturday night, July 18th, 9:15 - 10:45PM (Almost a full moon!). Charles River Canoe & Kayak, Newton, MA location. MAX - 40 PEOPLE. Registration in advance required. RSVP to Office@TempleShalomOnline.org by July 14th – $25/pp. Until July 16th: $30/pp. No experience necessary. The Charles at the Newton location is calm with little to no wind.  Your choice of double kayak or canoe. BYOkayak is permitted but at the same cost. INVITE YOUR FRIENDS!!!!!!! Click here for Information and directions on the canoe/kayak location



FRIDAY JULY 24th6:30pm

Guided Family Nature Walk & Jerusalem Art Project led by Rabbi Fred “Walden” Benjamin followed by Bring Your Own Shabbat Dinner Picnic at Houghton’s Pond – Friday July 24th 6:30 – 8:00pm. Challah & Kosher Grape juice provided.

This event is FREE for Temple Shalom members & their guests.  For non-members it it $3/family with advanced RSVP and $5/family if you show up that day.  RSVP by July 21st to Office@TempleShalomOnline.org

Click here for Information and directions on Houghton's Pond and Map of Houghton's Pond.   Enter Houghton's Pond via Blue Hill River Road.  We will meet across from the Tennis Courts.  Cancelled in case of rain.  Questions on day of event...call 617-319-9267.


FRIDAY AUG. 14th6:15pm

Arnold Arboretum Family Activity led by Rabbi Fred “Chloro-Phil” Benjamin & Bring Your Own Shabbat Picnic – Friday Aug 14th, 6:15 – 8:00pm. Challah & Kosher Grape juice provided. RSVP by Aug. 11th to Office@TempleShalomOnline.org - $3.00/family. Show up that day - $5.00/family. This event is FREE for Temple Shalom members & their guests.

Meet at the Massachusetts State Lab parking lot 305 South St. Jamaica Plain. For Click here for Arboretum information.


SUNDAY AUG. 23rd10:30am

Family Archeological Dig-for-a-Day Adventure at Wollaston Beach led by Rabbi Fred “Indiana Jones” Benjamin, Quincy – Sunday, August 23rd, 10:30 – 1:00pm in association with the Jewish Community Centers of Greater Boston - South.
Come help uncover & discover the Ancient Mountain Fortress of Massada! Find coins, pottery, mosaic tiles and more!! Specific child age-appropriate areas will be designated for this program. Shovels, buckets and sifters provided. Please bring your lunch, drink and blanket to enjoy the day!  RSVP by Aug 19th - $2/child - pay when you arrive. Show up that day without RSVP - $3/child. This event is FREE for Temple Shalom of Milton members & their guests.
RSVP to  Office@TempleShalomOnline.org or 617-698-3394.

Click here for Information and directions on Wollaston Beach. At the Beach, look for the Temple Shalom Banner across from 467 Quincy Shore Drive.  Cancelled in case of rain.  Questions on day of event, call 617-319-9267.


*Spearheaded by Temple Shalom of Milton, B & C is supported in part by

a Young Adult Community Grant from CJP

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