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September 30, 2018
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Issue 38
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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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| New Years Eve Party Poll |
Temple Shir Tikva is interested in hosting a
catered 21+ Adults only
New Years Eve party with Food, Drinks, DJ and Dancing at a cost of approximately $40 per person. What is the likelihood you would attend?
Please take a minute to respond to the 1 question survey below.
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Ganeinu (Pre-K Program) Registration is OPEN!
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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.
Classes will be held on the following Sundays from 9:00-11:00 am:
Sept. 30, Oct. 14, Nov. 4, Dec. 2, Jan. 13, Mar. 10, May 5
The cost for the class and all materials is
$36 for members/$72 for non-members.
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TST Social
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Thursday, October 4, 7:30 pm
The TST Social is back, starting on
Thursday, October 4,
7:30 pm
at the temple. Join us for a chance to hang out with your friends from the temple and play a game. Bring your favorite board game or join in on a fun game of Texas Hold'em poker. We will also be airing the Patriots game on Thursday night football. Refreshments will be served.
Please
click here let us know if you will be able to make it so we can plan accordingly. Feel free to invite others, but if you can let us know if they can make it also that would be helpful.
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Domestic Violence Community March & Vigil
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Tuesday, October 9, 6:00 pm
Join us in an interfaith community march & vigil against violence on Tuesday, October 9 with members of the Wayland Interfaith Leaders Association, the Sudbury-Wayland-Lincoln Domestic Violence Roundtable & the Lauren Dunne Astley Memorial Fund. We will meet at the Islamic Center in Boston at 6pm and march 1 mile to the First Parish In Wayland where we will be joined on the lawn with members from neighboring congregations for a 7pm vigil.
In recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, Thursday afternoon TST will be lit in purple for the month of October. If you or someone you know is experiencing abuse please contact the
Jewish Domestic Violence Coalition.
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Woody Guthrie's Holy Ground: The Yiddish Connection
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Wednesday, October 10, 8:00 pm
Please join us for another upcoming Reyim Event.
Woody Guthrie's Holy Ground: The Yiddish Connection
The Center for The Arts in Natick,
14 Summer Street, Natick, MA 01760
Reyim welcomes all to a fascinating evening of songs and stories about Woodie Guthrie and his progressive Yiddish poet mother-in-law, Aliza Greenblatt. The event features a multi-media presentation by Nora Guthrie, Woody's daughter. There will also be a live performance by Lorin Sklamberg, lead singer of the Grammy award winning Klezmatics.
To reserve a seat, please purchase your own ticket soon before they are sold out priced at $30-$42
at
jartsboston.org/events
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If you wish to join Reyim friends for dinner at Dah-Mee restaurant, 25 Washington Street, Natick (Korean, Thai and Japanese fare plus a short 2 minute walk to TCAN) before the show please click here: www.shirtikva.org/dinner
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Gentle Yoga
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Wednesdays, October 10, 17, 24, 31, 11:45 am-12:30 pm
Please join Sandy Honeyman, temple member and 500 hour Registered Yoga Teacher for Gentle Yoga. The class can be combined with Wednesday weekly Torah study.
No previous yoga experience required but class is designed for those who can comfortably get up and down from a yoga mat. (Special arrangements can be made for those with more limited mobility.)
Yoga offers the opportunity to quiet and focus the mind, and to improve physical strength and balance. There will be no fee for this class, but you do need to
RESERVE YOUR SPOT.
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Flourishing Group
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Thursdays, October 11, November 8, December 13, January 10, February 7, 7:30 pm
Come learn about positive psychology and Judaism, and how both together can help you flourish. Positive Psychology is an emerging field that focuses on the study of the strengths and virtues that enables individuals and communities to thrive. Drawing on a variety of traditions and disciplines, positive psychology offers science-based techniques that can lead you to a happier and more fulfilling life. The messages and techniques of positive psychology align with Jewish tradition, and both inform and support each other in interesting ways. Come learn with Mary Beth Rettger and Rabbi Danny as we explore these practices together. (You can come for the whole series, or join us for single topics).
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Family Promise Training Session
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Thursday, October 18, 7:00-8:30 pm
Family Promise Metrowest (FPM) is a community response to family homelessness. Host congregations and volunteers provide safe, temporary shelter and meals on a rotating basis while professional staff assist families in reaching goals that end the cycle of homelessness.
New volunteers are required to attend a one-time, 90-minute Family Promise volunteer training session prior to registering on CERVIS, the Family Promise scheduling hub. If you are a new volunteer and have not attended a training session in the past please plan on attending one at TST on Thursday, October 18, from 7-8:30 pm. Advance registration for the training is not necessary.
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Mondays with Rabbi Alan Ullman
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Monday Evenings: A Land Flowing with Milk and Honey, & How to Get There
November 5 & 26, December 3 & 10, 7:30-9:00 pm
It is preferable but not necessary to attend all sessions. There is no fee for this class.
Monday Mornings: Prophetic Visions of
the
Sacred Impossible (Session 1)
November 26, December 10 & 17, January 7, 14 & 28, 9:30-11:00am
Attendance at all classes within a session is preferred. Class fee is $18.
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.
You may recognize Rabbi Alan Ullman's name from our Scholar-in-Residence in spring of 2017. We are pleased to bring Rabbi Ullman's warmth and wisdom to our community for
FOUR SEPARATE STUDY SESSIONS
this coming year, including a 4-week EVENING session for the very first time! No previous experience or knowledge is necessary. We welcome you to try out one or more events throughout the year.
Each class is limited to 22 members. If any session has more then 22 registrants, we will select names by lottery. Email Toni Spitzer or call 508-358-9992 by October 15.
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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. TST will be holding clothing drives as well as ongoing monthly collections to support this initiative.
There will be bins in the 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
We've made it easy to donate by creating an
Amazon Wish List that will be updated periodically!
If you'd like 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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Save the Date: TST Annual Progressive Dinner
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Sunday, November 4, 6:00-9:00 pm
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eyim invites you to enjoy delicious food and wine as Shir Tikva transforms itself back into a restaurant - Italian, that is. Change tables as we change courses to meet new and catch up with old friends. To complement the meal, an experienced emcee will take us on a guided tour of lively music and dance through the ages.
Adults 21+ Reservations Required
"A bottle of white, a bottle of red. Perhaps a bottle of rose instead."
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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
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Aryeh ben Alter haLevi
Roberta Ban
Baruch ben Drora
Baruch ben Leah
Jean Bloomberg
Devorah bat Bunye
Gianna Cannelongo
Roseann Dunn
Leonard Entel
Robert Friedman
Harvey Hecker
Ethan Kadish
Edith Kaye
Miri Klau
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Libba bat Russie Bracha
Peter Lurie
Eliza Mager
Yonina bat Manya
Rachel Marker
Diane McCaslin
Evan McCaslin
Leo Miller
Miriam Chana bat Yosefa Chana
Mirila bat Sara
Marvin Morrison
Nachum ben Raizl
Reva Nathanson
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Bill Purdin
Stacey Roswell
Sarah Faiga bat Malka
Lisa Shapiro
Pierce Slutsky
Carole Williams Swartz
Heidi Tissenbaum
Jennifer Wall
Jan Whitzman
David Willett
Yocheved bat Matleh
Barbara Zimman
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Charlotte's Web
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Monday, October 8, 11:00 am & 1:00 pm
Leventhal-Sidman Center
333 Nahanton Street, Newton, MA
E.B. White's treasured story of the friendship between a pig and a spider comes to life in Theatreworks USA's production of "Charlotte's Web." Based on the Newbery Medal-winning book, this treasured tale, featuring mad-cap and endearing farm animals, explores bravery, selfless love, and the true meaning of friendship. Held at the Leventhal-Sidman Center (333 Nahanton Street) in Newton on Monday, October 8. Shows at 11am and 1pm. For families with children ages 3+ with adult. Cost is $18. Show is part of the JCC Magic Ark Performing Arts Series for Families, a program of the Ryna Greenbaum JCC Center for the Arts. For tickets, visit bostonjcc.org/magicark or call 617-965-5226 or 866-811-4111.
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Columbus Day Engineering Challenge
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Monday, October 8, 10:00-11:30 am
JCDS, Boston's Jewish Community Day School
57 Stanley Ave
nue, Watertown, MA
Join JCDS on Columbus Day, Monday October 8, for Engineering & Robotics Activities. This event is for children ages 4-12. Supervised siblings are welcome & work stations are available for parents. For more information visit JCDS Boston. To RSVP email Gavi Elkind or call 617-972-1733.
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Etched in Glass: The Legacy of Steve Ross
Screening & Panel Discussion
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Sunday, October 21, 3:00-6:00 pm
Wayland High School Auditorium
264 Old Connecticut Path, Wayland
The Weston-Wayland Interfaith Action Group (wwiag.org), Wayland and Weston High Schools and Boston Jewish Film present a screening and panel discussion:
Etched in Glass: The Legacy of Steve Ross.
Parents and High School students are encouraged to attend. Panel discussion and light refreshments to follow.
Attendance is free but registration is recommended at
bostonjfilm.org
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Panelist members include: Roger Lyons (Film Director), Kerry Dune (Chair Weston High School History Department), Jacob Montwieler (8th grade Social Studies Teacher, Wayland), High School Students from Wayland & Weston & Steve Bickerton (Film Subject).
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Gann Academy Admissions Open House
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 Sunday, October 14, 1:00-4:00 pm
Gann Academy
333 Forest Street, Waltham, MA
Gann Academy, Boston's pluralistic Jewish high school, invites you to an open house for prospective students on Sunday, October 14 from 1:00-4:00 pm. Learn about Gann's core values, experience sample classes, meet with faculty and students, explore the campus, enjoy student performances, and get an inside look at the unique secular and Jewish studies curriculum. Contact Emilie Goncalves, Director of Admissions at 781-642-6800 with any questions.
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Regularly Scheduled Services
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Simchat Shabbat - Friday, 6:15 pm
Early Shacharit (followed by Torah study) - Saturday, 8:30 am
Kabbalat Shabbat Yeladim - 3rd Friday of each month, 5:00 pm (Oct - June) Shabbat Yeladim (Tot Shabbat) - 1st Saturday of each month, 9:30 am (Sept. - June) |
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