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November 18, 2018
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Issue 45
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Complimentary Membership Program
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Do you know someone new to the area? A family looking to "try out" a new congregation or a welcoming community to become a part of? Make sure to tell them about TST's Complimentary Membership Program which invites any first-time member/family to join with a free membership for their first year. Religious services, social and selected educational programs and life cycle events are all included. For more information, email Toni Spitzer or at 508-358-9992.
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Rabbi Jordi Installation |
Friday, November 30
5:45 pm
Come join us for Kabbalat Shabbat Services to celebrate the installation of Rabbi Jordi Schuster Battis. As a special guest w
e welcome Rabbi Rachel Ackerman from Temple Shalom in Chevy Chase, MD.
Nosh will be at 5:45; Services begin at 6:15. Celebratory dinner buffet will be served immediately following services.
In honor of this special occasion, Rabbi Jordi will be supporting close friends impacted by the California wildfires (read below). Donations can be made to the
Rabbi Jordi Discretionary Fund.
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California Wildfire Relief: A Personal Note from Rabbi Jordi |
"As have many of you, I have been strongly impacted by the news from California (my home state) regarding the wildfires there. In Southern California, the Jewish camps that were destroyed (Camps Hess Kramer, Hilltop, and JCA Shalom) were camps that I attended for programs throughout my childhood and teen years, and their loss hits hard. I've been in touch with my close friends Rabbi Julia Weisz and Rabbi Paul Kipnes at Congregation Or Ami in Calabasas, CA (which was also impacted by the shooting in Thousand Oaks last week). The fire made it to their parking lot, scorching their sign; thankfully, it did not reach their building, though they have extensive smoke damage. About 80% of their congregation was evacuated over the last week and a number of their congregants have lost their homes. Their team has been running a day camp and adult hangout space at De Toledo, a local pluralistic Jewish high school, for local synagogues and others to gather, get a hug, breathe, and coordinate. Volunteers having been coming by daily to check in on congregants and to find out who needs immediate help.
For those who would like to support this congregation and the surrounding communities, the Union for Reform Judaism (URJ) has posted information and donation links.
I invite you to join me in supporting their efforts and to lend a helping hand."
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Announcing TST/Hebrew College Fellowship Program |
Temple Shir Tikva (TST) and Hebrew College (HC) are pleased to announce a Fellowship program. These two vibrant Jewish Institutions join hands to enhance the future of Jewish Education.
The Fellowship will ensure Rabbinic and Education students of HC the opportunity to learn from TST Professionals while teaching the Life Long Learners and youth of TST.
Myra and Robert Snyder are supporting this new program and hope that you will join them with your participation. Please consider supporting the salaries of these student teachers for now and in the future by making a generous contribution.
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Annual Teen Social Action Bake Sale
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Sunday, November 18
8:30 - 11:30 am
This year's bake sale is raising money for the
Greater Lawrence Disaster Relief Fund
which helped to provide aid to those affected in North Andover, Andover and Lawrence by the recent gas line explosions.
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David Passer, z"l, 5th Annual Social Justice Lecture
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Sunday, November 18
9:00 - 11:00 am
Prophetic Power & Politics: How Reform Jews Can Create a More Just World (and make sense of the recent elections...)
with Rabbi Jonah Dov Pesne
r who
was a dear friend and colleague of David Passer for more than twenty years.
Rabbi Pesner currently serves as the Director of the Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism, and
also as Senior Vice President of the Union for Reform Judaism. Named one of the most influential rabbis in America by
Newsweek magazine, he is an inspirational leader and tireless advocate for social justice. During this session, Rabbi Pesner will address issues near and dear to David's heart, including LGBTQ equality, social justice in the United States and Israel, and an inclusive Jewish community.
Continental Breakfast will be
provided.
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Recruiting TST Center for Jewish Spirituality Committee Members
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Sunday, November 18, January 6, March 10
11:30 am - 1:00 pm
Are you interested in becoming a member of the TST Center for Jewish Spirituality Committee?
We want your input and we need your help.
The TSTCJS Committee will convene on: Sunday November 18, January 6 & March 10. Please mark your calendars and plan on attending.
If you would like more information about the work our committee does, please contact co-chairs
Jeff Maimon or
Caryl Shaw.
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Mondays with Rabbi Alan Ullman
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Mondays, November 26, December 3 & 10
7:30 - 9:00 pm
For nearly 30 years, Rabbi Ullman has gained a devoted following across New England and the world with his unique style of illuminating the words of Torah to provide profound relevance for our contemporary lives. By wrestling alongside his students with literal and hidden meanings embedded in the ancient texts, Rabbi Ullman sparks lively, insightful conversation and helps us discover what is sacred in our everyday lives.
It is preferable but not necessary to attend all sessions. There is no fee for this class.
Email
Toni Spitzer
or call 508-358-9992.
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Wednesday Morning Adult Learning - NO CLASS NOV. 21
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Wednesday, November 28, December 5, 12, 19
10:00 am
What is the most read book in the Jewish library?
Over the coming year we will have an opportunity to take a deep dive into our Siddur (prayer book), exploring the prayers and our liturgy.
This class will be taught by
Rabbi Danny
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Rabbi Jordi
and
Cantor Hollis
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Gentle Yoga |
Wednesday, November 28, December 5, 12, 19
11:45 am - 12:30 pm
Join Holly Glick, temple member and 500 hour Registered Yoga Teacher for Gentle Yoga.
The class will meet from 11:45 am until 12:30 pm and can be combined with Wednesday weekly Torah study to embody and thus deepen learning.
No previous yoga experience required but class is designed for those who can comfortably get up and down from a yoga mat.
Yoga offers the opportunity to quiet and focus the mind, and to improve physical strength and balance.
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Ganeinu (Pre-K Program)-Spaces Still Available
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Sundays, December 2, January 13, March 10, May 5
9:00 - 11:00 am
If you haven't registered for our pre-kindergarten education program yet,
SIGN UP NOW!
Ganeinu this year is being taught by our own TST ELC teacher, Lisa Trefry for children ages 3.9 to 5-years-old. Children will learn and
experience the richness of Shabbat and holidays
through music, hands on activities, stories, texts and meaningful conversations.
Members and non-members are welcome
to
sign up online now
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Share the Light of Hanukkah with a Lonely Elder |
Sunday, December 9
1:30 pm
JFS of Metrowest invites you and your family to visit an isolated elder this Hanukkah and share the joy of the holidays through the
Kesher-Y.O.U. (Connecting Young and Old United) program,funded by
CJP's Metrowest Jewish Community Fund.
This program helps young children learn the importance of tzedakah the act of charitable giving, gemilut hasadim acts of kindness and mitzvah the Jewish commandment to do good.
JFS works with many Jewish seniors in our community. Some of these seniors are alone. Their families may live far away. They welcome the opportunity to connect with you and your family when you visit them to share Hanukkah and bring a special gift to them.
Pre-registration is required - to participate, please Register Online for this session by
December 3rd
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For additional information, c
ontact Abrielle Salloway, LCSW,
Warm Connectors Program Coordinator 508 875-3100 x 360
or Patricia Murphy 508 875-3100 x 210.
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Harlem Lacrosse-Boston Gear Drive
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For his Bar Mitzvah, on March 16, Evan Rich is hosting a fundraising project by collecting new and slightly used lacrosse gear to be donated to Harlem Lacrosse-Boston, which gives kids from Dorchester and Mattapan the opportunity to learn to play lacrosse.
His goal is to collect: gear bags, elbow pads, athletic clothes (shorts, dry fit t-shirts, hoodies, sweats), well-strung sticks w/ soft mesh & girls lacrosse goggles. (Grades 5-8 gear with smaller sizes especially needed). PLEASE NO used cleats, broken sticks or w/o pockets, significantly worn or equipment needing repairs.
Please deliver all items to the Harlem Lacrosse-Boston Gear Drive bin at the Sudbury Fieldhouse until December 14.
If you would prefer to donate money instead of gear, please visit
Network for Good
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Children's Clothing Drive
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Children's Clothing Closet - A Jewish Family Service of MetroWest Initiative
TST is proud to partner with JFS of Metrowest. Help support your local community by donating new or very gently used/excellent used items for immigrant children in the MetroWest.
Bins are located outside the office lobby to place your items in.
Immediately, we are looking for the following items in sizes 4-18 and xs-xxxl:
- Jeans/School Pants
- Sweatshirts/Sweaters
- Snow pants
Please review the
Amazon Wish List
being updated periodically!
To help volunteer to support this initiative, please contact
Jackie Adelson
, Committee Chair. We will need all the help we can get sorting and bringing clothes to JFS in Framingham.
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Canned Tuna & Salmon Drive
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Jewish Family & Children's Service Family Table
TST is proud to partner with
JF&CS Family Table to support the largest kosher food pantry in New England. Please help by donating cans of Tuna and Salmon to the JF&CS Family Table bin located near the Beit Midrash every time you come to temple. JF&CS needs TST to help provide them with 30 cans of each every month so they can continue to provide healthy, nutritious food on a regular and emergency basis to more then 450 families. Volunteers are also needed to pack and deliver groceries. For more information, please contact
Meredith Roberts 617-943-3852.
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Yard Signs Available |
Hate Has No Home Here, yard signs are available for $5. To purchase one, visit the TST Office or contact
Toni Spitzer.
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TST Book Plates
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In honor of Temple Shir Tikva's 40th anniversary, we are offering dedication book plates that will be affixed to the inside cover of
Mishkan T'filah.
Only a limited number of book plates are available to honor your loved ones.
Click here for the Book Plate Order Form
- or call Toni in the office to place your order!
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Our thoughts and prayers are with those who are ill
Aryeh ben Alter haLevi
Roberta Ban
Baruch ben Drora
Baruch ben Leah
Jean Bloomberg
Devorah bat Bunye
Roseann Dunn
Robert Friedman
Harvey Hecker
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Libba bat Russie Bracha
Yonina bat Manva
Rachel Marker
Leo Miller
Marvin Morrison
Miriam Chana bat Yosefa
Chana
Reva Nathanson
Pam Pingeton
Jeremy Pivor
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Stacey Roswell
Sarah Faiga bat Malka
Lisa Shapiro
Pierce Slutsky
Heidi Tissenbaum
Jennifer Wall
Jan Whitzman
David Willett
Yocheved bat Matleh
Barbara Zimman
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Congratulations
- Michael and Alexandra Mirman on the marriage of their daughter, Ellie, to Oshin Karamian
- Matthew and Sandra Meyerson on the marriage of their daughter, Sophia, to Dylan Herts
- Sander and Lauren Rikleen on the marriage of their daughter Ilyse to Sam Herman
- Julie Pivor and Mark Wolbarst on the marriage of Julie's son, Jonathan to Kate Ostrovsky
- Beverly and Rick Blatz on the marriage of Beverly's son, Richard Brenner to Jennifer Shedd
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- Andrew Bloch on the death of his wife, Marci Bloch
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URJ 6 Points Sci-Tech Academy East Open House
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Sunday, November 18, 1:30 pm & January 27, 1:30 pm
Governor's Academy
1 Elm Street, Byfield
URJ 6 Points Sci-Tech Academy East is part of the Union for Reform Judaism family of camps and programs.
RSVP on our website to schedule an Open House visit. Located at the Governor's Academy 45 minutes north of Boston. See and experience our campus, meet our directors and learn about our programs including Robotics, Game Design, Animation, Biology, Earth Science and more.
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Wayland Interfaith Thanksgiving
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Sunday, November 18,
3:00 pm
Good Shephard Parish at St. Zepherin
99 Main Street, Wayland
Sponsored by Wayland Interfaith Leaders Association (WILA).
Free-will offerings and canned goods to be donated to
Parmenter Food Pantry
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We invite people to bring a small token from nature to add to our communal table. In the service, people will be invited to select a token brought by another to bring home.
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Regularly Scheduled Services
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Simchat Shabbat - Friday, 6:15pm
Early Shacharit (followed by Torah Study) - Saturday, 8:30am
Kabbalat Shabbat Yeladim
- 3rd Friday of each month, 5:00pm (Oct-June)
Shabbat Yeladim (Tot Shabbat)
- 1st Saturday of each month, 9:30am (Sept-June)
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In order to continue our mission and commitment to excellence, please offer your support through a donation to our
general fund, a clergy discretionary fund, or any of our
designated program funds
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Temple Shir Tikva is a now a participant in AmazonSmile. For every item ordered through AmazonSmile, Shir Tikva receives a donated percentage of the purchase price on eligible purchases at no additional cost to you. You can participate by starting your Amazon shopping at smile.amazon.com. Thank you for enhancing your gifts to Shir Tikva.
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