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Sat, March 23 2019
16 Adar II 5779
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Sunday
Mar 24Connections Committee Trip to Amherst
Sunday, Mar 24th 9:00a to 6:30p
This year, our main adventure will be a day trip to Amherst: Brunch at Bistro 63 (www.bistro63.com) and visit to the Yiddish Book Center (www.yiddishbookcenter.org). We’ll cruise by luxury coach to Amherst, departing Winchester at about 9:00 am, arriving at the restaurant around 11:00 am for a lovely brunch in a private room. The vegetarian brunch will include gluten-free, dairy-free, and vegan options. Then we’ll travel a very short distance to the Book Center where we will have a private 1.5-hour tour, leaving some time to peruse parts of the museum individually and visit the gift shop (of course!) and arrive back in Winchester at about 6:30 pm. All inclusive cost (except for gift shop purchases) is $50. Deadline to register is March 10 at www.shir-tikvah.org/connnectionstrip. For more information, you may want to read Aaron Lansky’s book "Outwitting History: The Amazing Adventures of a Man Who Rescued a Million Yiddish Books." Lansky is the founder and now president of the Book Center. Connections is open to any member of Temple Shir Tikvah who is 13 years of age and older who identifies as a woman. For questions, please contact connections@shir-tikvah.org. -
Sunday
Mar 24Adult Education Class: Introduction to Prayers in the Temple Services
Sunday, Mar 24th 9:45a to 10:15a
Have you ever wondered why we say certain prayers at certain times? What they mean and how they fit into temple services? In the first class of this course on prayer taught by Rabbi Cari, we will explore the structure of the services and how it changes in response to the calendar. The second class will explore the hidden connections between the prayer book and the Torah, helping us to see and hear the prayers as part of a conversation happening across the millennia. At The Ambrose School, 27 High Street, Winchester -
Tuesday
Mar 26Mussar Practice Group - Extra/Snow Day
Tuesday, Mar 26th 7:00p to 8:30p
In the library with Rabbi Marcia Plumb. Contact: Bill Prenovitz with questions. In this class, Rabbi Plumb will give us an overview of Mussar and an example of a short Mussar practice. Mussar is a 19th-century Jewish renewal movement that focuses on linking spiritual growth with day-to-day behavior. Founder Rabbi Yisroel Salanter propounded the importance of examining one’s own traits and behaviors as well as working with others on self-improvement. Mussar practice examines traits like humility, patience, gratitude, compassion, simplicity, silence, and responsibility. -
Wednesday
Mar 27Wednesday Conversations with Rabbi Cari
Wednesday, Mar 27th 12:00p to 1:00p
Topical conversations with the Rabbi. Bring lunch if you want -- no meat, shellfish, or raw onion, please. -
Friday
Mar 296th Grade Potluck
Friday, Mar 29th 6:45p to 9:00p
Please come at 6:45 pm for a potluck dinner. Pizza will be provided. The 6th Grade Takeover Shabbat Service service will follow at 7:30 pm. For all potluck dinners 1) NO RAW ONIONS, 2) NO MEAT OR SHELLFISH, 3) VEGETARIAN/DAIRY PLEASE. -
Friday
Mar 296th Grade Takeover Shabbat Services with Rabbi Cari and Beth, guest speakers from February's New Orleans trip
Friday, Mar 29th 7:30p to 9:00p
In the sanctuary and oneg room. 6th graders will lead the Shabbat service and families and community members are invited to share in this special event. You'll hear from a teen and an adult who traveled to NOLA over February break to participate in a parent-teen rebuilding trip. Some of our work included painting, priming, sanding, siding and grouting. This amazing group of 13 worked hard and also learned about the New Orleans area and the ongoing relief efforts post-Katrina. Bring something sweet or savory (no meat or shellfish) to share at the oneg. -
Saturday
Mar 30Habitat for Humanity Build in Lawrence
Shabbat, Mar 30th 8:30a to 3:30p
Build with Habitat for Humanity in Lawrence, MA, once a month, from 8:30 am - 3:30 pm. No particular skills are required to participate but you must be 16 or older to be on the work site. We usually eat out for lunch but lots of folks bring lunch and eat on site. If you are interested and want more information contact Annie LaCourt: annie@lacourt.net. Location may change each month; contact Annie to confirm address. -
Saturday
Mar 30Bar Mitzvah of Braeden Blass
Shabbat, Mar 30th 10:00a to 2:00p
In the sanctuary and oneg room for an Extended Kiddush. Mazel Tov to Braeden and his family. -
Saturday
Mar 30Torah Study
Shabbat, Mar 30th 10:30a to 12:00p
This lay-led group discusses the weekly Torah portion over bagels and coffee in the library, each Saturday morning at 10:30 am.
Sat, March 23 2019 16 Adar II 5779
