November 11, 2018
 Issue 44
Complimentary Membership Program
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.
In This Issue
Rabbi Jordi Installation
In Case You Missed It...
Congregation News
Book Plate Orders
In Our Congregation
Community Events
Regularly Scheduled Services
Give Tzedakah
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. 
 
 
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.
 
Please send your gift to Susan Altman. If you have any questions, please contact Susan Benjamin or Myra Snyder 

In Case You Missed It...
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.
Responding to Pittsburgh Synagogue Shooting
Today our hearts are broken at the news coming from the Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh. As we write this email, it appears that multiple people were shot and at least 10 people have been killed. We hold the families of those affected in our hearts, and in due course ,  we will be certain to explore ways in which we can bring  support and comfort to those who have been affected by this tragic and horrific attack.


Mondays with Rabbi Alan Ullman
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.

Wednesday Morning Adult Learning
Wednesday, November 14, 28, 10:00 am (No Class Nov. 21)
  
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 , Rabbi Jordi and Cantor Hollis
   
Kabbalat Shabbat Yeladim (Children's Shabbat)
Friday, November 16, 5:00 - 6:00 am
Sponsored by TST Board of Trustees

A Shabbat experience for Young Families with children ages 1.5-6 years (siblings always welcome). Young Family Shabbat Service includes prayer, music, story and singing. There is no cost, but please Register for dinner. 

5:00 pm - Family Shabbat Service
5:30 pm - Dinner for children and their families

We are always looking for sponsors to support us in underwiriting the cost of this program. If you are interested in supporting this wonderful project, please email Rabbi Danny or at 508-358-9992. Will you be the one to sponsor us for December and beyond?

David Passer 5th Annual Social Justice Lecture 
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.  

Annual Teen Social Action Bake Sale
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. 

The bake sale will take place on Sunday, November 18, before and after Religious School from 8:30-11:30 am.  If you are interested in donating baked goods (nut-free)  or know a teenager interested in volunteering to work a shift please sign up .

Recruiting TST Center for Jewish Spirituality Committee Members
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

Harlem Lacrosse-Boston Gear Drive
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

Ganeinu (Pre-K Program) Registration is OPEN!
Sundays December 2, January 13, March 10, May 5, 9:00 - 11 am

If you haven't registered for our pre-kindergarten education program yet,  SIGN UP NOW! SPACE IS LIMITED! 

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 !
 
Children's Clothing Drive 
 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.  

Canned Tuna & Salmon Drive
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. Please contact Meredith Roberts 617.943.3852

Save the Date

TST Book Plates
 
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!
 
In Our Congregation 

R'fuah Sh'lema...
 Our thoughts and prayers are with those who are ill  
Abba Noach ben Yehudit
Aryeh ben Alter haLevi
Roberta Ban
Baruch ben Drora
Baruch ben Leah
Jean Bloomberg
Irina Boverman
Devorah bat Bunye
Fred Cohen
Roseann Dunn
Murray Finkel
Robert Friedman
Harvey Hecker
Ethan Kadish
Edith Kaye
Gershon ben Michael v' Nina
 
Keren bat Zahava
Miri Klau
Reynold Knopf
Marc Lampert
Lazer ben Zipporah Ida
Libba bat Russie Bracha
Teddy Malasky
Yonina bat Manya
Amikam Marhoom
Rachel Marker
Diane McCaslin
Leo Miller
Miriam Chana bat Yosefa  
Chana
Mirila bat Sara
Marvin Morrison

Reva Nathanson
Nechama Bat Trayna 
Raizel
Pazia bat Leah
Jeremy Pivor
Pam Pingeton
Bill Purdin
Stacey Roswell
Sarah Faiga bat Malka
Lisa Shapiro
Pierce Slutsky
Heidi Tissenbaum
Jan Whitzman
David Willett
Yocheved bat Matleh

Mazel Tov...
Congratulations  
  • Michael and Ellen Suvalle on their granddaughter, Arden Suvalle, becoming a Bat Mitzvah
  • 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
Condolences to..
  • Andrew Bloch on the death of his wife, Marci Bloc
Wayland Interfaith Thanksgiving
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

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.

URJ 6 POints Sci-Tech Academy East Open House
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.
Regularly Scheduled Services
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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