Temple Shir Tikvah

Our annual brunch will once again be held at S&S Deli in Cambridge (1334 Cambridge Street in Inman Square). Come out of the cold for a warm reception and great food with your friends. This will be a self-pay event, but reservations are necessary to make sure we have enough seats reserved. You can order from the menu (preview the Sunday brunch menu at http://www.sandsrestaurant.com, which will download as a pdf file).

Private Class in Sanctuary

In Temple Shir Tikvah Library.

This is a peaceful, interfaith witnessing activity that expresses support for the rights of immigrants and the importance of keeping families together. It begins and ends with a short prayer/song. Bring signs with positive messages (nothing about specific politicians, please). Please park near the back of the lot, as far as possible from District Ave, to leave parking spaces for those coming to their ICE appointments and for other building tenants. Occurs the third Tuesday of every month at the ICE Enforcement and Removal Office, 1000 District Ave, Burlington (also comes up as 10 District Ave on maps).

In the library with Rabbi Marcia Plumb. Contact: Bill Prenovitz with questions. Mussar is the Jewish spiritual renewal movement which focuses on connecting spiritual growth with day-to-day living and behavior. The practice of Mussar (מוּסַר) began in the middle ages and then was popularized in the nineteenth century by Rabbi Salanter (1810-1883). Since then, it was largely limited to practice in Orthodox communities until the early 2000s when Alan Morinis revived it and triggered broad interest across all of the Jewish denominations. Practicing Mussar entails working in a group to enhance spiritual and behavioral growth by finding the balance in personality traits such as humility, patience, gratitude, and responsibility. Mussar uses traditional writings, contemporary poetry, group discussions and personal exercises to help the participants progress on their own paths of leaning how to best connect their daily lives with their spiritual values. Space is limited -- priority will be given to member participants. Participants are asked to attend all sessions.

Private Class in Sanctuary

Topical discussion with Rabbi Cari on select Wednesdays in the Library. Bring a brown bag lunch! (no meat, shellfish, or raw onion, please).

Learning Corps Grades 4, 5, 6, and 7, at the Temple

Learning Corps Grades 8-12, at the Temple

Warm up on a cold January evening by connecting with the Women of Shir Tikvah at our annual potluck dinner and service. Beth will lead us in a short program during dinner and during services, Laurie Jaffe will talk about her spiritual journey. Please sign up for an entrée, salad, side dish, dessert, or drinks at https://tinyurl.com/Jan24potluck. Please remember, no raw onions, meat or shellfish. All community members are welcome at the service.

In the sanctuary and oneg room. Bring something sweet or savory to share at the oneg. No meat, shellfish, or raw onions please!

This event is required for 6th graders and their families. It is an introduction to the B'nai Mitzvah process.

This lay-led group discusses the weekly Torah portion over bagels in the library, each Saturday morning at 10:30 am. Please note, the group does not follow the weekly Torah portion, but is studying Tanakh at their own pace instead. (Bring your own beverage).

Open to all adult Temple members! Try out some “Euro”, deduction, strategy, cooperative, and card games such as "7 Wonders," "Settlers of Catan," "Forbidden Island," "Pandemic," "Ticket to Ride" -- or play old favorites like "Rummikub," "Boggle," and "UpWords". We'll have lots of games on hand, and of course people to teach the rules. Please bring and teach your favorite games, too! Adults only and BYOB. We’ll provide some soda and light snacks. In the Oneg Room.