WEEKLY UPDATE 2/24/19
Friday, March 1 at 7:00pm Family/Grade 5 Shabbat with Sue Horowitz
Havdallah service at 5:30 (open to all) will be followed by a special fundraising dinner served by the Shalomites and the Aldersgate United Methodist Church Youth Group. Food to be provided by Lee and Noah Ablove of Chef's Kitchen on Main. Music by Pepper Jazz with our own Nathan Morrissey. Suggested donation for dinner is $25 per person. Bring your own wine. If you can't attend, but would like to support the teens' efforts, donations gratefully accepted. Babysitting available for a donation of $5 per child (indicate in RSVP).
Learn About Voluntary Dues
Wednesday, February 27 at 6:15pm Sunday, March 10 at 12:30pm
Join us for one of these two informational sessions to learn more about voluntary dues and why we are making this important change. Meetings will be live-streamed.
Groundbreaking Workshop!

The Persistence of Hate: Exploring Contemporary Antisemitism
Monday, March 4, 6:30 - 9:30pm
Facing History’s ground-breaking lessons explore the role that antisemitism played at the 2017 Unite the Right rally in Charlottesville as a case study in contemporary antisemitism.
At Congregation Shalom. Light dinner included.
If you have any questions please
contact Lynne Rothstein, Ron Michaud, Rabbi Perry, or Bruce Goss.
Spirituality Group Meeting
Tuesday, March 5, 7:30 - 9:00pm
This is the beginning of a new season of meetings. Spirituality Group is a discussion group for people interested in sharing and enhancing their spiritual journey. Provides an opportunity for people to come together to learn and share their thoughts. A short poem, prayer, or short exercise is usually used to challenge everyone to think, and then share reactions and thoughts. Many have found the group fun and enlightening!
Celebrate Jewish life with old friends and new with a Chavurah. Connect with other members with common interests with an Affinity Group.
Join a Chavurah, an
Affinity Group, or Both!
Please respond by March 15 th to be
part of the first round of groups .
Small groups are an excellent way to foster deeper friendships and a stronger congregational community. Groups will be formed in the near future. Fill out the form to be matched to a group today!
Light refreshments will be served.
Our Student Theater Group's First Performance
Sunday, March 3, 11:45am - 12:30pm at Congregation Shalom
The Boy Who Stuck Out HIs Tongue
by Edith Tardescu AND Abraham Joshua Heschel: A Modern Prophet  by Gabrielle Suzanne Kaplan
LOOKING AHEAD
Sunset Shabbat, Friday, March 8 at 6:00pm
Music by Sue Horowitz
Fundraising Art Sale
Sunday, March 10, 2 - 5pm
At the temple. Large selection of classic and contemporary art – beautiful crewel and needlepoint pieces as well as prints and amazing illustrations. Some originals! Every piece will be priced, but the fundraising team will be "flexible".
Sisterhood Night Out
Thursday, March 14, 6:30pm
At Burton's Grill in Westford. Enjoy dinner and socialize with Sisterhood gals. Space limited to the first 12 responses.
A hands-on experience for everyone!
Holy Book Burial
Sunday, March 31, 10:30am
At the grove of trees at the temple. Join us for the mitzvah of respectful burial of worn out Hebrew books. If bringing your own books, please contact Mishkan Advisory Group with an estimate of how many you'll be bringing. Please bring all books in biodegradable containers. Full details.
One Community Read April 30
Powerful story of how a prominent white supremacist changed his heart and mind. It can help us understand what is happening in this American moment and better understand one another. Open to the public. At Congregation Shalom. Details.
And Don't Forget...
Recycle Your Ink Cartridges
Please remember to bring in your empty ink jet containers for recycling. Put them in the black container with the green top in the temple foyer.