February 4, 2018
 Issue 5
Mitzvah Day
 
Pop Torah Talks with Micol Zimmerman Burkeman
Sunday, February 11, 915 a.m.

Scripture, The Simpsons and Southpark on Suffering: What do Job, Ned Flanders, and Kyle from South Park have in common?

 
Is it possible to laugh, while exploring the human response to suffering? Does God have anything to do with our pain and loss?
We will explore these questions and more, all while laughing until we cry, and perhaps crying until we laugh.
TST Book Plates
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!  
 
TST Cookbook - Recipe Deadline Extended to February 16   
We are almost there! We have compiled almost 200 recipes and are so very close to our goal of 300. We know you are planning great appetizers for tonight!
 
The recipe deadline has been extended to Feb. 16 - please send us your favorites! 
 
Most needed: Appetizers, Breads, Quick and Easy, International, and Passover.
 
Friendly Reminder - TST Kosher Guidelines: Recipes should not include nonkosher meat (e.g., pork or similar), shellfish, or a mixture of dairy and meat/poultry products.
 

TST Social
Thursday, February 8, 2018  7:30 p.m.
It is time for another TST Social, open to ALL adults at the temple. This is a great time to get together with friends and engage in fun games such as poker and good conversation. 
 
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 Mike Wadness ( mjwadness@verizon.net), or Adam Dehner ( adammdehner@gmail.com) Brotherhood co-chairs.
Adult Education: Shari Lowin - Updated Dates
  Jewish and Muslim Narratives in Conversation with Professor Shari Lowin
Wednesdays, 7 to 9 p.m., February 7, 21; March 21; April 4, 18; May 2, May 22 (NOTE THIS LAST CLASS IS A TUESDAY)
Cost is $125. Register at www.shirtikva.org/Lowin
 
Possible topics include:
Free Will and Predestination through the accounts of Abraham and Moses; Cain, Abel and Social Evil; Job and the Question of Theodicy: Sodom and Sexual Morality: Just War Theory; Noah and Divine Command Morality vs. Natural Morality; Jonah and Sin: Penance, and Forgiveness.
 
Shari Lowin, Ph.D is associate professor of religious studies at Stonehill College. She previously taught at the University of Chicago, Brooklyn College and Yeshiva University.
Join us for Erev Purim
Wednesday, February 28
 
Pizza Dinner for Religious School,
AISH and the Community       5:45 p.m.
 
Purim Megillah Reading featuring your
All-Star TST Staff and Band   6:15-7 p.m.
 
Purim Oneg and Music           7-8 p.m.
Kabbala - A Glimpse From the Inside
Tuesday evenings February 27, March 6, 13, 20, 27, April 3   7:30 - 9 p.m
In collaboration with Hebrew College and CJP's Open Circle Jewish Learning program, Temple Shir Tikva Center for Spirituality is pleased to offer:
 
Kabbala - A Glimpse From the Inside
 
This study and discussion is intended for those who have a deep spiritual hunger and are searching to nourish their souls.
Register at     https://register.hebrewcollege.edu/open-circle-salons/     Select "Kabbalah-A Glimpse From The Inside" from the class menu.
Wayland Interfaith Leaders Association
Wednesday, February 7, 7:00 p.m., Community United Methodist Church, 80 Main Street, Wayland.   
In February, the Wayland Interfaith Leaders Association (WILA) is launching a series of events for the community to learn about, reflect on, discuss, and act on matters of anti-racism.
 
The first event - co-sponsored by Community United Methodist Church and Good Shepherd Parish of Wayland - will be the screening of the documentary "Traces of the Trade" on Wednesday, February 7 at 7:00pm at Community United Methodist Church, 80 Main Street in Wayland.  The film follows the unexpected journey of a New England family as they discover the buried history of their family's role in the slave trade.  It is a story that places New England as both participant in and beneficiary of the global slave trade in the 19th century.  It also shines light on the difficulty of recognizing and understanding white privilege, a legacy of the trade and racism, which informs our culture and systems today.
 
A discussion will follow the screening.
Family Table
Our synagogue has partnered with JF&CS Family Table, and we have made the commitment to collect 40 cans tuna and salmon every month. These items are distributed each month to JF&CS Family Table clients and our collection is critical in assuring that all clients can receive a full set of groceries each month.

Our collection bins are located near the Beit Midrash. Please help us fulfill our commitment to JF&CS Family Table by bringing one or more of these products whenever you come to the synagogue. Children are also encouraged to bring a product whenever they attend religious school. 
Metrowest Jewish Women's Study Group
Class dates: Jan. 31, Feb. 14, Feb. 28, March 14, March 28, April 11, April 25, May 9, May 23, June 6
10am-noon at Congregation Or Atid, Wayland
 
(In cooperation with Shir Tikva, Temple Israel of Natick and B'nai Torah)
"The Female Ruse: Women's Deception and Divine Sanction in the Hebrew Bible"
 
Dr. Rachel Adelman, Torah scholar, teacher and poet, will lead the discussion using her latest book as our guide for this 10-week course
 
Email AmySilverstein@comcast.net register and get discounted book rate ($30). No fee for classes.
This is an inaugural year for The Metrowest Jewish Women's Study Group! Our goal is to offer engaging educational opportunities to women of all ages. We strive to build Jewish connectedness through shared learning experiences.
Save the Date
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.
ELC Now Enrolling
 
In Our Congregation
R'fuah Sh'lema 
Our Thoughts and Prayers are with those that are ill:
  
Aryeh ben Alter haLevi
Baruch ben Drora
Baruch ben Leah
Richard Blocker
Jean Bloomberg
Devorah bat Bunye
Roseann Dunn
Leonard Entel    
Robert Friedman
Ethan Kadish
Edith Kaye
Miri Klau
Eliza Mager
Yonina bat Manya
Rachel Marker
Mendel Peretz ben Ita Chana  
Leo Miller
Marvin Morrison
Reva Nathanson
Raphael Simcha ben Devorah

  
  
Jeremy Pivor
Pam Pingeton
Stacey Roswell
Sarah Faiga bat Malka
Lisa Shapiro
Heidi Tissenbaum
Jennifer Wall
Jan Whitzman 
David Willett
Yehudit Chaya bat Elisheva
Yocheved bat Matleh
Barbara Zimman


Condolences...
  
  • Linda Shulman, on the death of her father, Irving Baker
  • Melinda Whitman, on the death of her father, Jack Simensky
  • Micol Zimmerman Burkeman, on the death of her grandmother, Ida Baumgarten
  • Judy Rosenfield, on the death of her mother, Gertrude Imber
  • Jodi Swartz, on the death of her father, Martin Lev
  • Dennis Lombardo, on the death of his wife, Cindy Lombardo
  • David Lombardo, Matthew Lombardo, Jessica and Richard Bigge, on the death of their mother, Cindy Lombardo
  • Lisa Roblin, on the death of her mother, Marion Elfman
Mazel Tov...
  
  • Chester and Diane Black, on the birth of their grandson, Nathan Benjamin, son of Daniel and Shimrit Black
  • Herb Kimiatek, on the birth of his granddaughter, Hannah Nella Sapir, daughter of Gary and Danielle Sapir
Regularly Scheduled Services
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)