October 7, 2021 | 1 Cheshvan 5782
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Included in This Week's Newsletter
Upcoming Shabbat Services
This Week's Torah Portion
Essential Jewish Conversation
Rosh Chodesh
Community News & Programs
Interfaith Blood Drive
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Parashat Noach
Genesis 6:9-11:32
Parashat Noach tells the stories of the Flood and Noah's Ark, of Noah's subsequent drunkenness and cursing of Canaan, and of the Tower of Babel.
At the outset of the portion, we read "Noah was a righteous person in his generation." How can each of us be righteous in our own generations? What does righteousness look like for each one of us during the span of our lifetime?
To discover more about this week's Torah portion, please click here.
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Essential Jewish Conversation
Monday, October 25th
7:30 PM Via Zoom
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.
The first topic we will be exploring is the Jewish perspective on Abortion.
Future conversations will take place on: 11/22, 12/20, 1/24, 2/21, 3/28, 4/25, 6/20
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Rosh Chodesh for Women and Men
Monday, November 8th
7:30 PM Via Zoom
Chapters 1 and 2
This past Monday night we held our first Rosh Chodesh class of the year. Special thanks to Nancy Collamer for facilitating a discussion on the delightful and poignant film "Lives Well Lived." Moreover, we extend our thanks to Joan Green for chairing our program team and who led us to select 30 Lessons for Living, by Karl Pillemer, our core text for our Rosh Chodesh gathering. All of our discussions are "stand alone" and you do not have to have read the book to participate. Members and guests are welcome!
The book relates life lessons learned, as he interviews older people and organizes their responses in categories to which we can all relate.
This month, we will discuss:
Chapter 1, Who are the Wisest Americans and What Can they Tell Us? and
Chapter 2, Great Together, Lessons for a Happy Marriage.
The wisdom gleaned from people who’ve lived and learned through their lives will often mirror our own experiences, confirm conclusions we’ve come to, and, perhaps, show us that ~ in spite of self-doubts ~ we’ve done our homework pretty well.
The next book discussions will be on: 12/6, 1/3, 1/31, 2/28, 4/4, 5/2, 6/6
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Children of Abraham:
Sharing Stories, Sharing Lives
Thursday, October 14
6:30 PM
Join us for an evening to hear from four interfaith ministries that span Jewish, Muslim and Christian relationships (Jerusalem Peace Builders, The Holy Landers, American Friends of the Episcopal Diocese of Jerusalem, and the Interfaith Council of Southwestern Connecticut) to share a story of transformational relationship-building. Click here for more information and to register.
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September Issue of Greenwich Jewish News
Below is a link to the digital version of the Greenwich Jewish News. There are many interesting community events coming up this fall that are listed in this issue. There is a beautiful story about our new Eternal Light on page 5. Click here to read the September digital version
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UJA-JCC Fall/Winter Brochure
The UJA-JCC has so many interesting and exciting events this Fall/Winter. Please click here (and then click arrow on the right to scroll through) to see their brochure and to take advantage of great opportunities.
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Important and Interesting JFS-Greenwich Programs
Our local JFS-Greenwich has two upcoming programs in October that might be of interest to our members:
10/12, 7:30 PM - Social Media Pressures and Pitfalls: Managing Social Media Among Adolescents
10/21, 7:00 PM - Suicide Prevention Workshop - If You See Something, Say Something
These programs are free - all are welcome to attend via Zoom. To find out more details and to register, please click here.
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On November 5th we'll be having our New Member Shabbat where we honor all of this year's new members and present them with a gift from our congregation. For those of you who may be considering joining, we warmly welcome you! (Your High Holy Day registration fee may be deducted from your dues if you choose to become a member today).
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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Interfaith Blood Drive
Saturday, November 6th
8:00 AM- 12:45 PM
Our next Interfaith Blood Drive is just seven weeks away on Saturday, November 6th at First Presbyterian Church. The American Red Cross anticipates that blood needs will continue to be high, especially as the holiday season approaches. Shir Ami has been a long-time supporter of this community-based drive, so let’s show up in force - we are a small but mighty group, "punching above our weight” when it comes to Tikkun Olam! The drive will be conducted under the COVID-19 protocols, i.e., masks, social distancing, sanitizing, and pre-packaged snacks only.
So, what is stopping you? Become a blood donor and give the Gift of Life! Appointments
and using the refined search Sponsor code FPCG - please let Barbara Salop, [email protected] know if you need any help signing up.
And THANKS for participating in this mitzvah!
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- 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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For a full listing of all local events of Jewish interest visit the websites for:
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CongregationShirAmi.org
203-900-7976
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