Are you looking for a Jewish Community? Join us on Shabbat and other events so you can get acquainted with 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. Young families, be sure to check out our free FEAST Give us a call at (781) 729-1263 or email our Membership Committee.

Religious School students share their Family Identity Shield as part of the grade 3 Family Hanukkah Workshop: The Courage to Be Me!

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Upcoming and Ongoing at Temple Shir Tikvah

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Worship

• Shabbat Services in February

• 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

• Writing for Life’s Journey. Feb. 5, March 25, and May 6, from 9:45–11:15 AM at the Ambrose School in Winchester. Join our very own Dr. Roberta Tovey in this set of 3 Sunday morning workshops, in which you will explore your own life’s journey by writing a spiritual autobiography, personal prayers, and an ethical will. $10 for each workshop. Questions? Sign up with the Adult Learning Registration Form.

• Social Justice in Israel: An Exploration Through Film. Sunday evenings, February 27, March 11 and 25, from 7 to 9 PM at the Temple. Learn more.

Social

• Movie Night: Sarah’s Key. Saturday, February 4, 7:30 PM, at the Temple, no charge. Learn more.

• Through the Lens of a Photojournalist: A talk by Steven Alexander. Saturday, February 18 at 8:00 PM at the Temple. Temple member Steven Alexander discusses his experiences as a photojournalist.

• Theater Trip: Saturday evening, June 16. Join Adults in the ’Hood to see Car Talk: The Musical!!! at the Central Square Theater in Cambridge. Learn more.

Tikkun Olam (Repairing the World)

• Join Shir Tikvah’s Literacy Team. Share your love of reading with a child in an underserved school. Learn more.

• Help Feed the Hungry! Contribute a home-cooked meal for Somerville Homeless Coalition’s adult shelter. Contact Tikkun Olam Committee to contribute.

• Shir Tikvah participates in Habitat for Humanity in Lawrence. Jan. 28, Feb. 25, March 31, April 28, May 26, and June 30. Shir Tikvah at Habitat. For more information contact Annie LaCourt. Sign up for any of the dates.

• Family Table: Donate canned fruit (low-sugar only) and tuna for Jewish families in need. Cans may be dropped off at the Temple and at Religious School.

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

Women’s Connections

• Save the date for Women’s Connections: Vegetarian Pot-Luck Dinner. Thursday, March 1 at 6:30 PM at a member’s home in Somerville. Take a break with Shir Tikvah women — enjoy an evening with good food and plenty of schmoozing! Stay tuned for more details. For location, check the Members-Only Calendar (login via the Members’ Page).

• See new photos from our January retreat on the Connections page.

Genesis Initiatives

• Are You Interested in Joining a Havurah with Other Temple Members? More Havurot are being formed. Learn more.

• Shir Tikvah Genesis Assembly Update. Get involved with our three action areas; Havurot, Gesher, and Shlichut. Learn more.

• Join the TST Gesher Group! Connect with other Shir Tikvah members easily and quickly. The TST Gesher Group is setting up a Google Group for that exact reason! Learn more.

• Genesis Shlichut Committee: Exploring and Responding to Issues of Religious Pluralism. Help the Genesis Shlichut Committee become a resource to our congregants and communities. For more information contact tst-shlichut@googlegroups.com.

Office News

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

Support Your Temple

• Chai is Hebrew for Life The annual Chai fundraising campaign allows us to open our doors to everyone who wants to be part of this vibrant Jewish community. Please help us reach our goal and send in your gift today.

• 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 restructuring this website. Contact webmaster.

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

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