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Fri, October 18 2019
19 Tishrei 5780
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Friday
Oct 18Shabbat Services with Yizkor, with Rabbi Cari and Beth
Friday, Oct 18th 7:30p to 9:00p
In the sanctuary and oneg room. Bring something sweet or savory to share at the oneg. No meat, shellfish, or raw onions please! -
Saturday
Oct 19Bat Mitzvah of Annie Sucholeiki
Shabbat, Oct 19th 10:00a to 2:00p
In the sanctuary and oneg room. Extended kiddush to follow services. Mazel Tov to Annie and her family. -
Saturday
Oct 19Torah Study
Shabbat, Oct 19th 10:30a to 12:00p
This lay-led group discusses the weekly Torah portion over bagels in the library, each Saturday morning at 10:30 am. -
Saturday
Oct 19Bat Mitzvah of Norah Burns
Shabbat, Oct 19th 4:00p to 6:00p
In the sanctuary. Mazel Tov to Norah and her family. -
Saturday
Oct 19Way Better Than Apple Juice: Tasting Hard Ciders
Motzei Shabbat, Oct 19th 7:30p to 9:00p
Join us for a fun fall evening on October 19 to taste a variety of hard ciders: domestic and imported, sweet to bone dry. What is it? Hard cider is simply apple juice or apple cider allowed to ferment and produce its own alcohol content. Andrea Davis, wine, beer, and food enthusiast and temple member, will introduce you to this most quaffable and food-friendly beverage, perfect for Thanksgiving—and all year round. Space is limited and your space will be reserved by pre-payment. Cost is $12 per person. Please RSVP below. Event location will be sent after registration is received. Please bring cheese and crackers or other savory edibles to share. Please no meat or seafood, the kitchen is kosher. Questions? Contact adultsocial@shir-tikvah.org -
Sunday
Oct 20Adult Learning: Israel: Hope and Conflict, an Exploration of Israel's Roots and Current Situation
Sunday, Oct 20th 9:45a to 11:15a
This 3-session course offers foundational knowledge about Israel and shows how historical facts affect key stances today. This lively interactive class will include readings of source material, group discussions, and role-playing demonstrations that bring to life seminal arguments between figures of historical importance, and between supporters of conflicting viewpoints for the future of Israel and its people and neighbors. ABOUT THE INSTRUCTORS: Dr. Jonathan Golden is the Israel Curriculum Coordinator and history teacher at Gann Academy. With a background in Reform, Conservative, Modern Orthodox, and non-affilitiated congregations, Dr. Golden is interested in historical and contemporary questions of Jewish pluralism. Dr. Golden is the recipient of numerous awards, the most recent being the CJP Chai in the Hub award, which honors contributions of lay leaders in the greater Boston Jewish community. Dr. Golden serves on the Steering Committee of AJC’s Contemporary Jewish Life Commission and the Jewish Religious Equality Coalition, which works to bring religious freedom and equality to Israel. Yoni Kadden is the Chair of the History department at Gann Academy. He has spearheaded numerous curriculum initiatives, including the develop ment of a perpetrator-focused study of the Shoah, an intensive study of the US Supreme Court and a course called “Can the World Live with a Nuclear Iran?”. Yoni regularly leads Civil Rights tours of Georgia and Alabama, and has helped lead numerous trips to Poland with Facing History and Ourselves, and Forum for Dialogue. -
Sunday
Oct 20Simchat Torah Celebration
Sunday, Oct 20th 4:00p to 5:30p
In the sanctuary. We'll unroll the Torah and hear from Shir Joy, the TST band! -
Thursday
Oct 24Aging Well in Community Film Night: "Lives Well Lived" at Robbins Library
Thursday, Oct 24th 7:00p to 9:00p
Screening of the film "Lives Well Lived" at Arlington's Robbins Library. Followed by a discussion at Temple Shir Tikvah at a later date TBD -
Friday
Oct 25Racial Justice Shabbat Services with Rabbi Cari and Beth
Friday, Oct 25th 7:30p to 9:00p
In the sanctuary and oneg room. Bring something sweet or savory to share at the oneg. No meat, shellfish, or raw onions please!
Fri, October 18 2019 19 Tishrei 5780
