ACTIVITIES for ADULTS at SHIR TIKVAH

Join other adult members of the Temple for a variety of enjoyable and educational activities throughout the year.

Adults in the 'Hood
Book Groups
Connections: Women of Shir Tikvah
Men's Group
Men's Softball
Shir Chadash: Temple Singers
Shir Tikvah Band
Adult Learning

Adults in the ‘Hood (AKA the Adult Social Committee)

Shir Tikvah’s Adult Social Committee organizes a combination of fun-filled physical and social activities that provide adult Temple members an opportunity to relax and interact with others who share similar interests. Join in or help organize activities like walks, hiking, biking, skiing, theatre, concerts, book clubs, dining in and out, and our annual fall BBQ, shown here. If you would like to join in the fun for any of the below activities or suggest any others, please contact Adult Social Committee.

Adults in the ‘Hood 2010–11 Schedule

September 6

Kick-Off BBQ: 4-7 PM in a member's back yard. We'll provide the grill, beverages, and watermelon. You bring your chair and an appetizer, side dish, or dessert to share.

November 13
Wine & Cheese Tasting. At a member's home. Bring your favorite cheese to share with others.

January 16

Chinese Brunch at Chang Sho Restaurant in Cambridge at 11:30 AM. Third annual Chinese brunch buffet complete with soup, dim sum, main dishes. rice, noodles, salad, sushi, desserts, and tea. $25 per person.

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 Iraqi Cooking Class
February 12
Theater Outing. My Name is Asher Lev at the Lyric Stage Theater.
March 27
Bread Baking Class
April 2
Pot-Luck Appetizer & Dessert Party. At a member's home.
(Photo: Rob Shaffer)
 Annual End of Year Dinner
Monthly
 Book Clubs (See below. Two clubs are currently meeting monthly; new members are welcome.)

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Scene from Adults in the 'Hood Horn Pond Historical Walk in May, 2008 (photo: Steven Alexander).


Temple Book Groups

Shir Tikvah has two book groups, each of which meet monthly at members' homes:

The Sunday Morning Book Group has been meeting for many years — we have shared over 100 books together. We generally meet on Sunday mornings during Religious School hours. We alternate fiction and non-fiction titles. Some are on Jewish topics; others not. Our meetings include bagels, coffee, and animated discussion. Occasionally we take a special 'field trip' or invite an author to discuss his or her book with us.

The Sunday Evening Book Group generally meets on the second Sunday of each month at 7 PM. We also read both fiction and non-fiction.

Feel free to join our discussions! You are always welcome to drop by either group. For upcoming schedules and locations, please look for notices in the Temple Newsletter or in the Calendar.

See Significant Jewish Books with reviews and study guides.

 The Morning Book Group on their 2006 visit to the Yiddish Book Center in Amherst

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Connections: Women of Shir Tikvah
Connections: Women of Shir Tikvah is the women’s organization at the Temple. Connections seeks opportunities to explore what it means to be a woman and Jewish or involved with a Jewish partner in our time. We sponsor 3 events per year that invite reflection, learning, and discussion. The vision of Connections is to be inclusive of all women in the congregation and enable them to meet and connect with other women around issues of importance to them.

Connections welcomes more women to help expand our vision and programming. If you’re interested, please contact the Connections Committee. View our Connections Photo Gallery.

2010–11 Connections Schedule

October 17, 2010
9:45–11:15 AM 		Bagel Brunch & Discussion

January 30, 2011
9:45 AM–2:30 PM

Half-Day Program
with lunch
March 25–26, 2011 Overnight Retreat

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Shir Tikvah Men's Group
Meets first and third Sundays of the month for men interested in connecting with others about issues relevant to their lives. This is not a therapy group and is led by its members. For more information, please contact Steve Joseph.

 


Men's Softball
After last year's fun as a combined Temple Beth El/Shir Tikvah men's softball team, our Temple will be fielding its own team to play in the Men's Shul Softball League (MSSL), a competitive slow-pitch, high-arc men's softball league of 36 teams. Games are Sunday mornings from 10 AM – noon for 8 weeks, beginning on April 18, 2010. Playoffs culminate in the Kiddush Cup Championship Game at the end of June. A roster of 12–15 temple members and sons (minimum: 25 years old) is needed. For contact information, see Temple Announcements, accessible via the Members' Page.

 


Shir Chadash: Temple Singers
Shir Tikvah’s choir is named after our signature song — "Shiru L’adonai, Shir Chadash" ("Sing a new song to God"). Our group, which includes teens and adults, is lead by Cantor Beth Levin. We perform at High Holiday services and at Friday evening Shabbat services about 4 times during the year. At our rehearsals we share music, laughter, and personal stories.

Add your voice! We generally rehearse the first and third Wednesday evenings of the month, from 7:30–9 PM. Professional voice training and sight-reading are not necessary. All you have to do is carry a tune and love singing Jewish music. For more information, contact Beth Levin.

 


Shir Tikvah Band
The Shir Tikvah band consists of fun-loving people with an eclectic mixture of instruments and musical styles. We play for holidays, havdalah gatherings, Israeli dancing, and more.

Come play with us! If you play an instrument, read music, and want to have a great time with fellow musicians, please contact Beth Levin.

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Adult Learning (see Adult Education Page)
Lifelong learning is a deeply held Jewish value. In the prayer V'ahavta, we are commanded to teach our children, but Maimonides tells us that to be able to teach our children, we have to learn first. The Adult Learning Committee is a critical component of the Shir Tikvah community. The committee works closely with Rim and the School Director to create new and exciting Adult Learning programs that focus on ritual observance, Hebrew language (both prayerbook and modern), interfaith understanding, Jewish history and culture, and Israel. We also integrate some Adult Learning programs with our Religious School.

Please share your ideas! We often use requests from Temple members to help develop new programs. Indeed, some classes have come about simply because a few congregational members explored a topic of mutual interest. Let us know your thoughts by contacting the Adult Learning Committee.

Temple Shir Tikvah
34 Vine Street
Winchester, MA 01890
781-729-1263
office@shir-tikvah.org