Announcements & Upcoming EventsWednesday, June 26 (Sivan 23) 9:30a Private Event - Joyful Music (Ends at 11:45a)
Friday, June 28 (Sivan 25) 7:30p Shabbat Services with Rabbi Cari and Beth, with baby naming of Morgan Joy, goddaughter of Dan Levin and Fred Csibi (Ends at 9:00p). Oneg sponsored in honor of the naming of Morgan Joy. We'll also be joined by Temple membr Liliana Wollheim-Martinez, who recently returned from a gap year in Israel. She will share some of her experiences with us. 8:08p Candle Lighting
Shabbat, June 29: Sh'lach (Sivan 26) 10:30a Torah Study (Ends at 12:00p)
Sunday, June 30 (Sivan 27) 6:30p Private Event - Party (Ends at 9:30p)
It's Renewal Time! Renewing your membership online is fast and easy
Get ready for another year's journey together in Jewish community! Renew your membership today: www.shir-tikvah.org/renew
(If you pay in full by July 22, you'll get a 2% discount.)
Remember that financial assistance is always available to those who need it, and we never allow money to be a barrier to membership. Contact Director of Administration Linda Singer-Berk or Treasurer Dan Levin for more information.
Register for Learning Corps Get your registration in before you head out for the summer
It's time to sign up for 2019-20 Learning Corps! Online registration is now available for all ages, EJL through High School. (If you prefer, you can also download a paper application.) We can't wait to see you in the fall for another year of joyful Jewish learning.
Summer Services Begin July 5
In the summer, we take a break from our usual routine with a mix of lay-led prayer services, community dinners, and low-key special events (some of which involve cupcakes!). Learn what's planned for this summer here.
Havdalah in the Park Saturday, July 13 | 4:00 pm | Spy Pond Park, Arlington
Bring a picnic dinner and join us at Spy Pond Park playground in Arlington to say goodbye to Shabbat and hello to friends. This park has charming waterfront green space featuring a playground, baseball field & boat ramp, plus bike paths.
Don't forget to RSVP for Camping! Friday, July 26 - Sunday, July 28 | White Lake State Park, Tamworth, NH RSVP by July 17
We'll have fun, make new friends, and celebrate Shabbat and Havdalah in the woods at New Hampshire's White Lake State Park. This event continues to be a ton of fun and this year will continue the tradition. Planned events include: Shabbat and Havdalah services by the campfire; Delicious Dinner with your neighbors on Saturday; Happy Hikes for all ages; Sunny Swimming in White Lake; and Fantastic French Toast Sunday morning.
RSVP deadline July 17, or when slots are full. Registration is $100 per family site. Financial assistance available if needed. Sign up here.
Security Progress
Temple Shir Tikvah's staff and layleaders have been considering ways to thoughtfully increase secrutiy in our building. A new community safety committee had its first meeting on Wednesday, May 22. The committee will be reaching out to the community on many issues, including the installation of outdoor cameras, which is strongly advised by the Winchester police chief and desired by many in our community. To learn more about this initiative and new committee, click here.
Tikkun Olam (Repairing the World) HELP US REPAIR THE WORLD -- If you are interested in getting involved, contact us.
We are accepting donations of raisins and whole grain crackersfor JF&CS Family Table. Help us meet our monthly commitment of 35 boxes of crackers and 45 boxes of raisins! You can leave them in the box by the front door of the Temple. Read guidelines here.
Volunteers Needed at The Dwelling Place soup kitchen over the summer.Volunteers of any age are needed to help prepare and serve a meal on the first Wednesday evening in July, August, and September.Please click here if you're able to help out!
We're recruiting new volunteers for our ongoing projects. Interested in tutoring a child in an underserved elementary school in Somerville, cooking monthly meals for homeless adults, taking part in a Habitat for Humanity work crew, or learning to head up our Winchester Hospital X-mas Day volunteer effort? Contact us to learn more.
Welcoming the Stranger & Shir Tzedek Social Justice
Next Jericho Walk is Tuesday, July 16 at 1:00 pm at the Burlington ICE Center, 10 District Ave., Burlington. This is a peaceful, interfaith witnessing activity that expresses support for the rights of immigrants and the importance of keeping families together.
Beyond Shir Tikvah
TeenSafe:Are you (or do you know) a 10th, 11th, or 12th grade Jewish teen interested in learning how to recognize signs of unhealthy dating behavior and preventing teen dating abuse? Would you like to be part of a social change issue that focuses on standing up and taking action to impact teen safety in the Jewish community and beyond? Would you like to improve your leadership skills? TeenSafe, a program of Journey to Safety, is the JF&CS response to dating abuse in our community. The program is designed to give teens the language and tools they need to recognize abuse in a dating relationship and know how to respond if they see, hear about, or experience it. Meets two Sundays a month, October through June. Learn more.
Temple Shir Tikvah 34 Vine Street Winchester, MA 01890
