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December 10, 2017
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Issue 51
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Chanukah Candle Lighting at Carriage House
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 Our neighbors at Carriage House loved sharing Chanukah with us so much last year. We have offered to return again this year to help them bring the Festival of Lights into their home at 4:00 each afternoon for the 8 nights of Chanukah.
Please sign up to do this rewarding and fun mitzvah.
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AIPAC Conference Kickoff Meeting
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Dear Friends,
I am very excited to announce that I will be leading Shir Tikva's first official mission to Washington D.C. to participate in the AIPAC Policy Conference this coming March 4-6. 2018.
The Policy Conference is a chance to collectively stand with Israel, united as a community. The bipartisan conference is the largest gathering of the pro-Israel movement in the United States. We will join with a coalition of over 18,000 community members, students, progressives, conservatives, Jews, non-Jews, members of Congress, foreign leaders to come together as part of this big-tent movement to support Israel's physical safety and security and the pursuit of peace between Israel and her neighbors.
Please join me on
December 13th at 7:00pm at Temple Shir Tikva at a kickoff event for an Israel Update and an informational conversation about the mission. We will be joined by two senior AIPAC professionals: Eric Giesser (AIPAC Regional Director) and Elon Stricker (AIPAC Synagogue Initiative Director) who will give us an update on the latest developments in U.S. - Israel alliance and answer questions about what to expect in Washington.
I really hope that we will be able to take a significant delegation from Temple Shir Tikva to learn together and help advance a strong US-Israel relationship. You won't want to miss this incredible experience.
Thanks,
Rabbi Danny
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Concert by Candlelight
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Thursday, December 21, 8-11:00 p.m.
Shir Tikva musicians will once again perform for a reprise of our winter gathering on Thursday, December 21 from 8 to 11 p.m. Sponsored by the Jewish Living committees, all funds raised will be split evenly between supporting TST in honor of its 40th anniversary year and supporting
HIAS, the Jewish refugee support organization.
You can expect a laid-back coffee-house vibe and attendees are asked to sign up to bring desserts and drinks to contribute to the evening. Max Klau and his band will perform, as well as other musical groups.
Tickets cost $18 for members and $25 for non-members
Click here to R.S.V.P.
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TST Social and BUNCO
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Thursday December 14, 7:30 p.m.
In addition to the usual Texas Hold 'em we will also be featuring BUNCO!!! Learn and play bunco - it is a social game so help us recruit more than the minimum of 12 needed! Dice are rolled at tables of four so bring your friends!
Couples welcome! No prior skill necessary to play. (We had a lot of fun last month!) We will also have refreshments. There is a $5 charge to cover the cost of refreshments. (Note an additional $15 will be charged for those playing poker to cover prizes). For planning purposes please RSVP to Jen Cobe (
[email protected]
) Sisterhood chair, Mike Wadness (
[email protected]
), or Adam Dehner (
[email protected]
) Brotherhood co-chairs.
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Sisterhood Book Groups
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Tuesday, December 19
We are reading Look for Me: A Novel by Edeet Ravel.
Thursday, January 18, 7:30 p.m.
We are reading Lilac Girls: A Novel by Martha Hall Kelly.
Come join us for discussion and refreshments.
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TST Men's Softball Sign-Up
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 We invite you to join the two-time champion TST Men's Softball Club. We are looking for new players for our two teams in the Men's Shul Softball League. All skill levels welcome. We need your commitment now -
signups have already started, and the league requires us to have full teams by January 7.
The regular season runs from April 8 - June 10, 2018. The eight or nine games (TBD) are on Sundays from 10 a.m - Noon, and we play teams from shuls around the region. Visit
msslonline.org for more information about the league.
To qualify, you must be 25 or older. You must also be a member of Shir Tikva or the son of a member, or have a student enrolled in the TST Early Learning Center. The fee is $70, and the league offers a 50% break on the fee for those who request it. The is also an additional one-time uniform fee of approximately $65.
For those seeking to start swinging even sooner, come join us in the batting cages on
Tuesday December 19 at 7:30 p.m. at Frozen Ropes in Natick followed by an informal meet and greet at SkyBoxx.
If you are interested, contact club General Manager Steve Safran at
[email protected]
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Comedy Night
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 Saturday, January 20, 2018
Comedy night With Tom Hayes and Mary Ellen Rinaldi
Adult Night Out - leave the kids at home!
Join us for a great night of laughs and comradery with top headliner comedians and enjoy the traditional Chinese food buffet dinner, drinks (beer and wine) and homemade desserts.
Comedy Night is an annual event that has been a fun and special night out at the temple!
(must be at least 21 years old)
Dinner will be served at 7 p.m. (open seating) and dessert starts about 8:15. Comedy begins about 8:30.
Dinner and Comedy:
TST Members: $50 pp ($60 at the door), Non Member: $60 pp ($70 at the door)
Comedy:
TST Members: $35 pp ($45 pp at the door), Non Members: $45 pp ($55 pp at the door)
Dessert and refreshments are included in both options.
To Register, go to
www.shirtikva.org/comedynight and select the "Register" button. Be sure to list the names of the people coming with you in the appropriate box.
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Mah Jongg for Beginners
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 Starting Sunday, January 21, 2018, 11:30 a.m.
We know a lot of women in our community play - if you have ever wondered what the "bams, cracks, and dots" were all about, we are ready to introduce you to the game enjoyed by generations of Jewish Women. No experience necessary!
The first class will be Sunday, January 21, followed by 3 more classes on January 28, February 4 and February 11. It is strongly recommended you attend all 4 classes, if possible.
Price: $10 which includes the 2017card. (Non-members $18)
Light refreshments will be served.
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Shira Yoga
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 Sundays, December 10 , 17, 9:15 - 10:45 a.m.
Looking for an alternative path to access and enrich your experience of Jewish spirituality? Then join us for Shira Yoga. Shira Yoga is a creative practice that integrates movement, Jewish texts, and global Jewish music. Drawing inspiration from the beautiful culture of Jews from North Africa, the Middle East, India, and beyond, this practice blends chanting Piyut (sacred Hebrew poems set to music) with yoga postures designed to produce a sense of freedom in the body, peace of mind and enrichment of spirit.
Taught by: Dr. Eva Heinstein, Executive Director of Piyut North America and temple member, Holly Glick.
Dr. Heinstein holds an M.A. in Ethnomusicology from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem; and Temple member Holly Friedman Glick, LICSW, RYT500, a licensed psychotherapist and yoga teacher certified at the 500hr level.
There is no fee for this series but registration is required.
Please sign up by Friday prior to Sunday class. There is a minimum of 5 participants required to run class.
If there are not enough people to run the class, we will contact you.
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TST Book Plates
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In honor of Temple Shir Tikva's 40th anniversary, we are offering dedicated book plates that will be affixed to the inside cover of Mishkan T'filah.
There are a limited number of book plates being offered. Don't delay!
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Wednesday Morning Study with Rabbi Danny
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Wednesdays, 10:00 - 11:30 a.m.
Non-Israelite Women Challenging Gender Roles in the Bible
Rabbi Danny is looking forward to learning with you.
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Social Action Volunteer Opportunities
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Social Action Meeting
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Sunday, December 10 at 9:15 a.m.
Interested in getting more involved in social action issues or leading a project? Come hear what we have planned or bring your ideas to the table! All are welcome.
Questions? Contact Meredith Roberts at [email protected]
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Mitzvah Day
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 March 18, 2018, 9:00 a.m.
Register, Donate and Save the Date
Please join the Temple Shir Tikva community for our Mitzvah Day meal packing event and become an educated and engaged advocate for the world's hungry. In honor of our 40th Anniversary, our goal is to raise over $12,000 and to pack over 40,000 meals on Mitzvah Day. To register for the event or make a donation, please go to: http://events.stophungernow.org/ShirTikva2018
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Save the Date
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TST Center for Jewish Spirituality Scholar in Residence Weekend:
featuring Rabbi Jordan Bendat-Apell
Friday, March 23 - 25, 2018
Rabbi Jordan shared his wisdom and enthusiasm with us last year, and the feedback we received was overwhelmingly positive. Rabbi Jordan is the Program Director for the Institute of Jewish Spirituality where our very own Cantor Hollis has been attending programs.
Program details to follow.
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Erica and Megan O'Donnell's Mitzvah Project
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Please help us......
For our b'not mitzvah project we will be making stuffed animals and pillows for foster children. What do we need??
- leftover fabric of all shapes and sizes
- fabric in good condition you want to recycle (like curtains, unstained clothing, comforters or other materials that would make cute patterns when repurposed)
- leftover batting, stuffing, old pillows
- leftover buttons and thread
We want to make these present for children who have been removed from their homes so they can have something to hug during their difficult journey. We want to do this while being environmentally responsible.
If you can donate any of these materials please contact us at [email protected] and we will pick them up from you or you can leave it in the bin in front of the temple office.
Thank you in advance,
Erica and Megan O'Donnell
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Kesher-Y.O.U. Mitzvah Opportunity
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Sunday, December 17, 12:30 p.m.
JFS of Metrowest invites you and your children to visit an isolated Jewish elder this Hanukkah and share the joy of the holidays through the new Kesher-Y.O.U. (Connecting Young and Old United) program, a pilot program funded by CJP's Metrowest Jewish Community Fund.
This program is for families with young children (older children are welcome as well!) who would like to do a mitzvah (good deed) this holiday season.
The first session will celebrate Hanukkah and is scheduled for Sunday, December 17, 2017.
The program will begin at 12:30pm at Temple Shir Tikva, 141 Boston Post Road, Wayland, MA 01778.
Pre-registration is required - to participate, please register for this session by December 11th.
Questions? Contact Abrielle Salloway, LCSW,
Friendly Visitor Program Coordinator 508 875-3100 x360 or
Candice Sullivan 508 875-3100 x350
Interested? Register online at:
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Family Promise
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 Family Promise
Sunday, January 7 - Sunday, January 21
Temple Shir Tikva will be hosting guests from the Family Promise Metrowest (FPM) family shelter program for two weeks beginning Sunday, January 7.
During this time,
we share our TST home by creating a cozy living space on the second floor
consisting of bedrooms, a dining area, family room and a kitchen. The guest families arrive each day in time for dinner and stay overnight, departing early in the morning for their work and school routines.
We invite you to support Family Promise by volunteering with us!
There are many ways to support the program, and each role is vital. The first step for all new volunteers is to attend a short orientation training. The next training is at St Andrew's Church in Framingham on Tuesday, December 12 from 7:00-8:30 p.m.There will also be a training at Shir Tikva on January 2 at 7 p.m.
For those who have volunteered with us in the past, we are no longer using Lotsa Helping Hands as our volunteer website. Instead, we will be joining the FPM greater volunteer network in using a new system, CERVIS, to sign up for volunteer opportunities.
We ask that all volunteers register on the new site
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- Go to www.FamilyPromiseMetrowest.org and click on "Get Involved."
- Scroll to the bottom of the drop-down menu and click on CERVIS.
- Follow the instructions as you go. Be sure to go to Volunteer Groups and select Temple Shir Tikva-if you do not check off this box, you will not appear on the list of TST volunteers.
- Once you have completed your registration, please e-mail Jeff Merritt at [email protected]. He will be able to give you access to the calendar for the Temple Shir Tikva host weeks so that you can sign up for a task that works for you.
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Celebrate Hanukkah at the MFA
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Hanukkah: The Festival of Lights
On the evening of December 13, enjoy performances by musicians from around the region, view a one-of-a-kind artist-made menorah, and join a community candle lighting. Make art and tour the MFA's collection of Judaica to celebrate Hanukkah, the festival of lights. Free admission begins at 4 pm; all Hanukkah events are free. For more information and schedule: http://www.jartsboston.org/event/hanukkah/
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LLAIC Information Session
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 Tuesday, January 23, 10:00 a.m.
Lifelong Learners An Independent Collaborative (LLAIC) is a program for adults who love learning, and want to do it in a friendly, fun setting without exams or pressure.
You are invited to a LLAIC interactive information session at TST.
You will hear about the program and have an opportunity to learn about the spring semester courses and to ask questions of the people who will lead them. There will be refreshments and a raffle, for a free course.
Now in its fourth year, LLAIC, a secular organization, conducts classes and programs at Temple Shir Tikva. Its peer-led courses cover art, film, history, economics, science, photography, music from opera to rock, and literature of all genres. Its affinity groups and activities include current events, book discussions, French conversation, singing, and trips to live theatre, concerts, movies, and New England tourist attractions.
Find out more about LLAIC at
www.llaic.org . Please let us know if you are coming on January 23 by emailing
[email protected] or calling 508-435-1205 and leaving your name and contact information. Or just show up at 10:00 am that morning!
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In Our Congregation
R'fuah Sh'lema
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Our Thoughts and Prayers are with those that are ill:
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Aryeh ben Alter haLevi
Baruch ben Drora
Baruch ben Leah
Richard Blocker
Jean Bloomberg
Ray Cue
Janet Decker
Devorah bat Bunye
Roseann Dunn
Leonard Entel
Betty Federman
Murray Finkel
Robert Friedman
Jeremiah ben Chaya Adiel
Ethan Kadish
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Edith Kaye
Miri Klau
Wanda Kolokoff
Maria Machado
Eliza Mager
Yonina bat Manya
Rachel Marker
Mendel Peretz ben Ita Chana
Leo Miller
Marvin Morrison
Charles Morse
Reva Nathanson
Nachama bat Trayna Raizel
Raphael Simcha ben Devorah
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Jeremy Pivor
Pam Pingeton
Stacey Roswell
Sarah Faiga bat Malka
Lisa Shapiro
Marge Teig
Heidi Tissenbaum
Tzipporah Gittel bat Rachel
Jennifer Wall
Jan Whitzman
David Willett
Yehudit Chaya bat Elisheva
Yocheved bat Matleh
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Regularly Scheduled Services
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Simchat Shabbat, Friday, 6:15 p.m.
Early Shacharit, followed by Torah study, Saturday 8:30 a.m.
Shabbat Yeladim (Tot Shabbat) - 1st Saturday of each month, 9:30 a.m.(Sept. - June) |
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