June 9, 2022 | 10 Sivan 5782
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Included in This Week's Newsletter
18th Celebration Highlights
Beach Shabbat and Installations
March for Our Lives - This Saturday
Ten Minutes of Torah
New Greenwich Jewish News
Article about Rabbi Levy on Page 6
Interfaith Blood Drive on 6/18
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Let's Show Up!
Stamford Rally on Saturday
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In response to the steady stream of horrible shootings, it is our responsibility to speak up, show up and try to make a change in whatever way we can. Here is an opportunity to come march this Saturday, June 11, 11:00 am to 12:00 pm at Mill River Park, 1050 Washington Blvd, Stamford CT. For more information, please click here. |
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18th Year Celebration Highlights |
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Our 18th Anniversary Celebration was Great!!
We had perfect weather, a beautiful setting, delicious food, uplifting entertainment, a slideshow that captured 18 years of Shir Ami, and being in-person with such wonderful friends was amazing!
This 4 minute video captures the joy,
the music, and the smiles!
(More photos from the event. and the slideshow will be added to the website soon)
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Ten Minutes of Torah
Commentary on Parashat Naso, Numbers 4:21-7:89
by Beth Ellen Young
Talking about God can be complicated, especially when, like me, you don't always know what you believe. One tradition I use as a parent to help give my children a sense of spirituality can be found in this week's Torah portion, Naso. This portion highlights everyone's ability to be a K'lei Kodesh, or sacred vessel, by blessing others and thus receiving God's blessing ourselves.
Note: The picture is a recently taken photo of our very own beautiful Torah
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Essential Jewish Conversation
Monday, June 13th
7:30 PM Via Zoom
Last Class With Cantor Abramson
We will explore Judaism and The Koran
Call it a symposium, a salon, a forum or a debate, Jewish life has long been centered around a vibrant exchange of ideas and viewpoints – a sacred conversation meant to bring meaning to our lives. This year we will continue our exploration of the Jewish perspective on a range of beliefs and values.
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Blessings for a Happy Birthday to all of our members with June birthdays:
Gabriel Axe 6/3
Richard Preng 6/3
Rabbi David Levy 6/4
Lexie Lubarsky 6/4
Zachary Radin 6/4
David Spicehandler 6/4
Nancy Korobkin 6/5
Jay Polansky 6/14
Rick Mason 6/15
Jaclyn Brand 6/16
Gary Meisel 6/22
Jackie Lubarsky 6/23
Judith Evans 6/28
Randi Berdon 6/29
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In our weekly Blessing and Simchas, we invite members to offer congratulations on a special event in someone’s life, blessings for healing, or to remember a loved one.
Submit your listing including your name, the occasion and the recipient's name/s to shirami.info@gmail.com with the subject line, "Blessings and Simchas". In order to appear in the next week's newsletter, the entry must be received by 9:00 AM on Monday morning.
You are not required to make a donation but if you chose to, you may do so on our website's donation page or by mailing a check to Congregation Shir Ami, 1273 East Putnam Avenue, P.O. Box 312, Riverside, CT 06870-9998.
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Social Action TIKVAH Team |
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Interfaith Blood Drive
Saturday 6/18
8:00am to 1:30pm
First Presbyterian Church
1 West Putnam Avenue, Greenwich
Once again, Shir Ami is participating with First Presbyterian Church and 3 other congregations in Greenwich, in the semi-annual Interfaith Blood Drive.
Every day, people receive blood for life-threatening illnesses, blood disorders, traumatic injuries, and other conditions. You can feel proud knowing that your gift of a blood donation is critical to these patients. And with the crushing regularity of mass shootings in the news, this is your chance to make a difference in honor of these innocent causalities of gun violence.
Please consider donating by clicking here to register for an appointment and search by Sponsor Code FPCG, or zip code 06830. Or call 1-800-GIVE-BLOOD. If you need assistance, please contact Barbara Salop at bdsalop@gmail.com.
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How We Can Help The Crisis in Ukraine
We are all horrified at what is happening in Ukraine to all the people, and particularly to the Jewish population, some of whom have gone through this type of horror before.
Should you wish to send assistance to the Jews of Ukraine – here are some suggestions:
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Jewish Federations of North America are helping people make Aliyah to Israel, and supporting temporary housing, satellite phones, assisting internally displaced people, and providing critical welfare services. To contribute to Jewish Federations, go to UJF of Greater Stamford or UJA of Greenwich. This agency has been helping in Ukraine for decades, formerly known as United Jewish Appeal. The donation you make is credited to your local federation, but the entire donation goes to the central UJFNA and is sent to Ukraine to their local affiliates (JDC, JAFI, etc.) who have organizations on the ground.
The Joint Distribution Committee is on the ground in Ukraine delivering urgent lifesaving care to Jewish seniors and families: food packages, transport, accommodations for those fleeing, medicine, etc. Go to Donate.JDC.org to contribute.
Jewish Agency for Israel - North America - JAFINA is assisting Jews looking to make Aliyah, and supporting the local Jewish Ukrainian community. This agency is focused on helping Israel, but is on the ground in Ukraine, mainly assisting Jews who would like to go to Israel.
World Central Kitchen uses the power of food to nourish communities and strengthen economies in times of crisis and beyond. They are providing food to people in Ukraine and encouraging people to make donations directly to them.
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TIKVAH - Touching Individuals with Kindness, Vision, and Hope
- Opportunities to support and volunteer to help immigrants and those in need.
- Ways we can each help combat racism.
- Shopping for Seniors with JFS.
- Dignity Grows supplies essential toiletries to people in need.
- and more worthwhile activities...
Recruit some Shir Ami friends to participate in one of these projects with you!
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June Issue of Greenwich Jewish News
Please click here to read the June digital version. Check out the wonderful article about Rabbi Levy and our Clergy Transition on page 6.
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For those of you who may be considering joining, we warmly welcome you!
Being a Member of Shir Ami, allows you to
- help shape our community
- support its mission
- find inspiration in our diverse offerings
- participate in rituals and events reserved for members.
- have access to our wonderful clergy
If you are interested and would like to know more
Click here to read our Welcome letter from Cantor Abramson and Shir Ami Co-Presidents Susan Nisinzweig and Marie Orsini Rosen
All are Welcome to Join Our Community!
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For a full listing of all local events of Jewish interest visit the websites for:
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CongregationShirAmi.org
203-900-7976
shirami.info@gmail.com
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