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.
GBIO: Meet Your State Rep to Talk About Health Care
2/24, and 2/25 - various locations
Add your voice to GBIO's (Greater Boston Interfaith Organization) campaign to lower the cost of health care: lowering the cost of prescription drugs, enforcing real parity for mental health and substance use disorder care, and regulating out-of-network surprise billing. Learn more here, See the full schedule here, and RSVP here.
(Super) Shabbat Services with Beth
Friday, Feb 28, 7:30 - 9:00 pm
Join in much needed rest and joy this Friday night at our 7:30pom (super) Shabbat service. We’ll refresh ourselves as we reflect on beauty, spirit, and sacred space, inspired by this week’s Torah portion.
Makom Shalom Meditation
Friday, Feb 28, 9:00-9:30 pm - TST Sanctuary
All are welcome to join in peaceful meditation in the sanctuary. No experience necessary, come one, come all. Led by TST member Peter Feinmann. Learn more here.
Rescue A Voter: Postcard Party to Stamp Out Voter Suppression
Sundays, March 1 & 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.
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.
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 Mezza 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.
