Events This Month
World Zionist Congress Elections: Vote Your Jewish Values in Israel
Ongoing until March 11
Make sure you have a voice in the next World Zionist Congress. Vote online on over a dozen slates representing diverse political beliefs, religious denominations and cultural traditions. Those elected will join delegates from around the world in October, making decisions regarding key institutions that support Israel and World Jewry. Learn more and vote.
Save a Life: Donate Blood
Sunday, March 8, 8:30am - 2:00pm
Ambrose School Parking Lot, Winchester
Thousands of lives are saved each year by the simple, selfless act of giving blood. Sign up for a time to donate blood at our annual Shir Tikvah blood drive. This year, the MGH Blood Donor Center will park a self-contained, state-of-the-art Bloodmobile in the Ambrose lot for your convenience. For more information, click here.
Adult Learning: "Entering the Orchard: A Taste of Jewish Mysticism"
Sunday, March 8, 9:45 am
Ambrose School, 27 High Street, Winchester
From Ezekiel's fantastical Divine chariot to the medieval Kabbalists' many aspects of God, Judaism has a rich and provocative mystical tradition. This class will explore a few of the foundational texts and themes in Jewish mysticism, surveying key texts from the Bible, Talmud, Zohar, and modern texts. Learn more.
Temple Shir Tikvah Delivery date for JF&CS Family Table
Sunday, 4/5/20, 10:15am, RSVP by 3/9/20
1430 Main Street, Waltham, MA
Help reduce hunger in your community! Volunteer to pack and deliver groceries for families in Greater Boston through Family Table. You will be packing and delivering groceries for clients in the Greater Boston area. Open to all temple members and children are welcome - a great opportunity for families! More information here. For questions or to RSVP, contact Emilie Musgrave.
Mediterranean Mezze Cooking Class and Dinner
March 14, 2020, 5:00-7:00pm+, RSVP by 3/10/20. Member's Winchester home (TBA)
This hands-on class will be taught by Katie Walter, owner of Two Aprons Cookery in Lexington. Mezze is a Mediterranean style of dining consisting of a variety of small plates. We'll create enough to make an entire meal. Join us for some fun-filled cooking and socializing! $40 fee, BYOB. Sign up here. Class is limited to 12 participants. Adults only, please.
Red Sox Jewish Heritage Night
Tuesday, May 26, 2020, 7:10pm, RSVP by 3/13/20
Join your Shir Tikvah friends and family as we watch the Sox take on the Kansas City Royals! Come early to hear a Jewish choir sing the National Anthem and claim a giveaway. Tickets $33 each in the right field grandstand. For more information and to RSVP click here.
Connections Film Night: "Yoo Hoo, Mrs. Goldberg"
March 15, 2020, 7:00pm
Temple Shir Tikvah Oneg Room
An amusing story of radio & television pioneer and American icon Gertrude Berg, creator, star and writer of the hit sitcom The Goldbergs, Her blend of comedy and social commentary—with Jewish characters at the center—endeared audiences. No RSVP needed. Snack provided. 92 minutes. More information about the movie here.
Connections events are open to all Shir Tikvah members 13+ who identify as women.
Murder Mystery Show
April 25, 2020, 7:30pm, RSVP by 3/15/20
Temple Shir Tikvah
A thriller of an evening, presented by professional acting company The Murder Mystery Company; an audience participation show "Now You See it; Now You Don’t". It's up to us and the detective to find a thief and restore the missing diamond to its rightful place. More information here.
Rescue A Voter: Postcard Party to Stamp Out Voter Suppression
Sunday, March 22, 1:00-5:00pm
Temple Shir Tikvah
Voter suppression is rampant in many communities of color where states are unjustly deleting eligible voters from registration rolls. Hand-addressed postcards alerting voters to check their status can increase registration by 25%. So let's start writing! A $5 donation/12 cards helps defray costs. Sign up for 1-hour slots here.
Adult Social Coffee House Folk Cafe
March 28, 7:30pm, RSVP by 3/24/20
Temple Shir Tikvah
Adult Social Coffee House Folk Café sing-along party with our very own Beth Levin! Beth will lead us in bringing back the great folk songs we all grew up with. Desserts, coffee, and tea will be provided, and you can BYOB for beer or wine if you wish. For more information and to RSVP, click here.
