Announcements & Upcoming EventsMonday, May 13 (Iyyar 8) 9:30a Private Event - Joyful Music (Ends at 1:00p)
Tuesday, May 14 (Iyyar 9) 6:00p Endowment Steering Committee Meeting (Ends at 7:30p) 6:30p B'nai Mitzvah Rehearsal in Sanctuary (Ends at 8:30p) 7:00p Mussar Class - Extension session (Ends at 8:30p) 7:00p Israel Committee (Ends at 8:30p)
Wednesday, May 15 (Iyyar 10) 9:30a Private Event - Joyful Music (Ends at 11:45a) 7:30p Shir Chadash Choir Rehearsal (Ends at 9:00p)
Thursday, May 16 (Iyyar 11) 7:30a House Committee (Ends at 9:00a)
Friday, May 17 (Iyyar 12) 6:00p Caring Committee Potluck Dinner (Ends at 7:15p) 7:30p Caring Committee Shabbat Services with Shir Chadash Choir, Rabbi Cari, and Beth (Ends at 9:00p) 7:43p Candle Lighting
Saturday, May 18: Emor (Iyyar 13) 8:30a Habitat for Humanity Build in Lawrence (Ends at 3:30p) 10:30a Torah Study (Ends at 12:00p) 4:00p Bat Mitzvah of Sydney Moll (Ends at 6:00p) 7:00p TST Game Night (Ends at 10:00p)
Sunday, May 19 (Iyyar 14) 11:00a New Committee Chair Orientation -- Tentative (Ends at 12:30p) 3:00p Vegan Food Sampling (Ends at 4:30p) 4:30p Discussion for Those Who Attended "The Return" on 4/27 (Ends at 5:30p)
Monday, May 20 (Iyyar 15) 9:30a Private Event - Joyful Music (Ends at 1:00p) 7:30p Temple Board Meeting (Ends at 9:00p)
Volunteers needed for the Spring Picnic and Open House Sunday, June 2
We still need your help for the Spring Picnic, both at the event and in the time leading up. Jobs range from supply delivery to flyering to face painting, and more -- sign up here!
Learning Corps Registration is Open
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!
TST Game Night Saturday, May 18 | 7:00 - 10:00 pm | Oneg Room, Temple Shir Tikvah, Winchester
We’re hosting our 3rd board game night at Shir Tikvah 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.
Veg out with environmentally friendly foods! Raising animals for food also raises numerous ethical questions: the humane treatment of these sentient beings, their contribution to harmful carbon in the atmosphere, their other environmental impacts on water and land, and the working conditions of the often disenfranchised people who process the products. In this afternoon presentation, Minnie Halpern and Sharon Reidbord will share vegan foods that meet their family’s nutritional needs and integrate vegetarian diet choices. They will discuss some of the ethical, practical, and health-related reasons for choosing veganism.RSVPs are greatly appreciated so that we can plan quantities. For more information, contact Minnie at minnie@mdhcomputerconsulting.com. The event is sponsored by the Tikkun Olam committee. Rescheduled from January 2019.
Israeli Speaker: Smuggling Jews: The captain of a refugee ship recounts his story Sunday, May 26 | 7:00 - 10:00 pm | Sanctuary, Temple Shir Tikvah, Winchester
Fresh from serving as a US ship's officer during World War II, Arthur Bernstein volunteered for the Haganah to take Jews fleeing Europe to Palestine. The trip from Sweden to the Eastern Mediterranean, 34 days, was the longest taken by any Jewish refugee boat. Arthur's ship did not arrive at their destination, however, being detained by the British. Arthur will also describe the internment camp in Cyprus and his escape. This talk is sponsored by the Israel Committee. Light refreshments will be served.
Red Cross Blood Drive Thursday, May 30 | 1:00 - 6:00 pm | Temple Shir Tikvah Sanctuary
Please plan to donate blood. It is simple and virtually painless. You can walk in without an appointment, contact 1-800-RED-CROSS (1-800-733-2767), or click here if you wish to secure a designated time. You can streamline your donation experience by 15 minutes by visiting redcrossblood.org/rapidpass to complete your health history form. Consider donating blood as a mitzvah. Thank you!
Tikkun Olam Brunch Sunday, June 2 | 11:00 am - 1:00 pm | Temple Shir Tikvah Oneg Room
Did you join a Tikkun Olam service project this year? Did you cook food for homeless residents or read to kids in Somerville, join a Habitat for Humanity work crew in Lawrence, train Temple members to be active bystanders, or participate in a Shir Tzedek advocacy group? Are you interested in leading a project in the future? If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, join our Appreciation Brunch in the Oneg Room (or balcony, weather permitting!). We’ll bring the bagels, coffee, and juice. All you need to do is enjoy the food and company, and find out how Tikkun Olam leaders can support your work in the year ahead. Please RSVP to help us plan food quantities!
Tikkun Olam (Repairing the World) HELP US REPAIR THE WORLD -- If you are interested in getting involved, contact us.
Habitat for Humanity Build in Lawrence, Saturday, May 18, 8:30 am - 3:30 pm. No experience necessary -- contact Annie LaCourt for more information and to confirm address.
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, May 21 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
Winchester Master Plan Civic Gathering | Tuesday, May 14 | 7:00-9:00PM | Winchester High School rooms B118 & B119. Learn more.
Gann Academy High School Info Session for Middle School Families: May 15, 7:00-8:30pm, at 333 Forest Street, Waltham.Please join our upcoming Information Session at Gann Academy, Boston’s independent Jewish high school. Come meet Gann Academy leaders, faculty, students, and parents to gain a flavor for life at Gann—a place where learning is academically rigorous but also collaborative, and where students are not only smart and ambitious, but also happy and kind. Gann Academy is located in Waltham and attracts families from throughout Massachusetts. Parents are welcome to come with their children or alone. Register online at gannacademy.org/discover or call Gann’s Admissions team at 781-642-6800.
A Conversation with Tzipi Livni, Thursday, May 16, presented by CJP. We hope you’ll continue the conversation now by joining us for a special CommUNITY Israel Dialogue event featuring Tzipi Livni, a leading figure in Israeli politics and society. We will engage in a broad discussion on civic life in Israel and America, trends in Jewish life and community, and reflections on the next generation in Israel and the diaspora. Registration required.Learn more.
Pursue justice by strengthening democracy — before it’s too late. Justice of all sorts -- social, racial, food, climate -- depends on a functioning democracy. But ours is busted -- including our electoral processes. Are you concerned about what will happen if Howard Schultz runs as an independent? Still mad at Ralph Nader for "splitting the vote" for Gore? Do you think it’s crazy that 61% of Fall River voters ousted the mayor who was then voted back into office with a 35% plurality win in a 5-person race? We can fix this problem with ranked choice voting (RCV). Momentum for RCV in Massachusetts is heating up. Will you step up to help build undeniable political pressure for RCV? On May 22nd and June 4th from 6:30 to 8:30, come join a call party at Sherry Reisner’s house in Arlington. We’ll get you ready to make calls to known RCV supporters reminding them to contact their legislators about the current RCV billsat the State House. (That’s another thing you can do, too!) Contact sreisner@me.com for details and to learn what else you can do.
Jewish Singles Mingle Lag B'Omer Cocktail Party, Thursday, May 22, 6:30pmPlease join us for a Lag B'Omer celebration in a Newton bar for drinks, appetizers, music and socializing. Meet other Jewish singles ages 50-65 and have a lively evening! It's only $36 per person, and space is limited. Prepaid advance reservations are required (unfortunately, we cannot accommodate walk-ins). Sign up today at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/lag-bomer-cocktail-party-tickets-59895432852. Advance ticket purchase is required. The location and details will be sent to all those with confirmed reservations 2-3 days prior to the event. For more information or to join our mailing list, please contact Marilyn Goldman at marilyn.goldman@comcast.net or (781) 789-7345
Campus Climate Update, Thursday, May 30, 7:00 pm. Lappin Foundation invites the community to a panel presentation with Jewish college students about experiences dealing with anti-semitism and anti-Israel activities and sentiments on their college campuses. What did they encounter? How did they handle it? What can we do? Learn more and RSVP.
Honeymoon Israel hosted an Info Session on Tuesday, May 7 at WeWork Fort Point, Boston, and will host an Info Webinar on May 13. Alumni will talk about their experience; it's a great opportunity for prospective couples to hear more about the application process, the trip, and the organization. Honeymoon Israelprovides trips to Israel for couples with at least one Jewish partner. Spend nine exhilarating, romantic and memorable days exploring Israel in luxury with the one you love, and 19 other couples from the greater Boston area. You will return home with a new community and friends who feel like family. The next application cycle is due June 3. Learn more.
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