Are you looking for a Jewish Community? You are welcome to join us on Shabbat and for other events so you can get acquainted with what life is like in our congregation. We’re located in Winchester, Massachusetts. Our members are a diverse group from surrounding towns, such as Arlington, Lexington, Reading, Medford, and Cambridge. Explore our website to get a sense of our activities. Give us a call at (781) 729-1263 or email our Membership Committee.

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Upcoming and Ongoing at Temple Shir Tikvah

Worship

• Shabbat Services in September

• High Holidays 2010 / 5771
  View High Holiday Schedule.
  View Ticket Information and Order Form.

• Volunteer for Ushering and Honors at High Holiday Services 

  Please send all responses to Rabbinic-Aide@shir-tikvah.org. Congregational participation at High Holidays is a long standing Shir Tikvah tradition.  There are many ways to participate. You can usher at either Town Hall services or Kehillah services held at our Temple building. Here's the list of what is available. 

• 10 Minutes of Torah: On the Worship page.
  Monday: Reform Voices of Torah; Tuesday: Hebrew Connection; Wednesday: Israel Connections; Thursday: Lessons from Our Tradition; Friday: Jewish World and Social Action.

Learning

• Adult Learning
  The 2010 Adult Learning Brochure is now available.

• Save the Dates!
  Israel Shabbaton, October 29 & 30. At the Friday Shabbat Service and on Saturday, we’ll discuss information and feelings about Israeli culture, economy, and dilemmas. Details to come. Want to get involved with the planning? Contact Israel@shir-tikvah.org.

• Experiencing Jewish Life
  The EJL Registration Form is now available on this website.

Social

• Annual Adults in the 'Hood Kick-Off BBQ Monday, September 6 from 4–7 PM. Join fellow Shir Tikvah Adults in the 'Hood for a BYOC (Bring Your Own Chair) early evening barbecue! Don't miss the first event of the New Year! We'll provide the grill (regular and veggie burgers, kosher hot dogs, chicken, and turkey or chicken sausage), the beverages (wine, beer, and non-alcoholic drinks), and the watermelon. You bring your chair and an appetizer, side-dish, or dessert to share. RSVP to AdultSocial@shir-tikvah.org. RSVP by Monday, August 30 by sending a check for $10 per person to: Edda Shaffer, 29 Fairview Avenue, Arlington, MA 02474-1215. Please make checks payable to Temple Shir Tikvah and on the MEMO line indicate what you’d like to bring: appetizer, side dish, or dessert (or you can let us know in an email). We need a count in order to make sure we get enough food.

Genesis Initiatives

• Havurot Update. As an outgrowth of the Genesis Assembly and as part of the Temple’s ongoing commitment to building community, Shir Tikvah members are invited to join a havurah. A "havurah" (from the root of the Hebrew word for "friend") is a small cluster of people who are committed to meeting at least monthly around a shared common interest. Havurot Guidelines are now available. To join a havurah, take our survey. Contact VPLeadership@shir-tikvah.org with questions.

• Genesis Shlichut Committee: Exploring and Responding to Issues of Religious Pluralism. October 3, 9:45–11:15 AM at Temple Shir Tikvah. What are your experiences of being Jewish in a non-Jewish World? Successes? Challenges? How can we support each other? Join us to share stories about the challenges and opportunities of being Jewish in a non-Jewish world. For more information contact tst-shlichut@googlegroups.com.

• Shir Tikvah Genesis Assembly Update. On December 13, 35 leaders met to formulate the vision, timeline, and next steps for each of our three action areas; Havurot, Gesher, and Shlichut. It is not too late to get involved. Learn more.

• Join the TST Gesher Group to Connect with Other Members! Do you want a way to connect with many other Shir Tikvah members easily and quickly? The TST Gesher Group is setting up a Google Group for that exact reason!


• Subscribe to offer or ask for rides to Temple services and events.
• Subscribe to find a good babysitter/plumber/sukkah builder.
• Subscribe if you need a used bike, perennial plants, or help building a shed.
• Subscribe to find others interested in a bike ride this weekend.


1. To subscribe, send an email to: TSTGESHER+subscribe@googlegroups.com.
2. Once you're approved, reach out to community members by simply sending an email to TSTGESHER+subscribe@googlegroups.com.

Tikkun Olam (Repairing the World)

• Shir Tikvah participates in Habitat for Humanity in Lawrence. Check back for upcoming dates.

• Family Table: Donations of canned fruit (low-sugar only) and tuna for Jewish families in need are especially appreciated at this time. Cans may be dropped off at the Temple.

For more information on the above projects, please contact the Tikkun Olam Committee or visit the Tikkun Olam Page.

Office News

• The September Newsletter is now available on this website. To view it login via the Members' Page.

Support Your Temple

• Have You Pitched in Lately? Temple Shir Tikvah works when we members work together and take responsibility for our community. Whether you have two hours a month or two hours a year, there’s something you can do that will help. Volunteering is a great way to connect with other members. To explore how you can do your part, contact VPLeadership@Shir-Tikvah.org.

• Log On to the Web Guild. We need help editing the weekly updates. We welcome your help. Please contact webmaster.

• Shir Tikvah Library Wish List. Please consider donating a book to the Library. Learn more.

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