What's Happening at Virtually Shir Tikvah Week of April 20, 2020
Hebrew High, April 15
Announcements
Support Temple members facing financial hardship during COVID-19 Donate to our new Emergency Relief Fund.
Send a blessing for Rabbi Rim He is being honored at Hebrew College. Scroll down for more info, or see this flyer to learn how you can submit a blessing to be included.
Want a Prayerbook? Write to Steve McHugh. He will deliver a copy of our Friday night prayerbook, Siddur Chaverim Kol Yisrael, to members who want one.
Sunday, April 26 (Iyyar 2) 9:30a EJL Online Session for Kids and Parents 9:30a Learning Corps Grades 1, 2, and 3 Online 10:30a Learning Corps Grades 4, 5, and 6 Online 4:00p Rosh Hodesh Goes Virtual with Sarah and Becca Smith
Odd Tales and Short Stories Tonight, April 20 | 7:30 pm Read a story each week, and join a discussion with your TST friends. This week's story is "Nomad and Viper" by Amos Oz. Led by TST member Robbie Tovey. Find the stories and join link here. Zoom the Omer! Wednesday, April 22 | 5 pm In the 16th century, Jewish mystics innovated this practice designed for personal introspection based on an ancient agricultural practice described in the Torah. Join Caroline Lieber and Beth Levin for a weekly check-in as we count the Omer. Learn more and find join link.
The Daily Detail: Writing for Mindfulness Friday, April 24 | 6 pm In this one hour workshop you will have the opportunity to write, starting with some mindful grounding, then noticing a few tangible observations. Hosted by Sara Epstein. Learn more and find join link.
Online Shabbat Services with Rabbi Cari, Beth, and Yom Hashoah speaker Robbie Tovey Friday, April 24 | 7:30 pm In commemoration of Yom Hashoah, TST member Robbie Tovey will speak about her family's holocaust experience as part of Friday's service. Join us on our Facebook page or website home page as we welcome Shabbat. Please send Mi Shebeirach and Yahrzeit observances to Beth, beth@shir-tikvah.org.
Online Havdalah Service hosted by the Stellman/Switkes Family Saturday, April 25 | 7 pm Bid farewell to Shabbat and welcome a fresh week together in virtual community. Hosted by the Stellman/Switkes family (Emma, Michael, Lillian, and Ray). Streaming on our Facebook page.
Israeli/Palestinian Memorial Day Ceremony Monday, April 27 | 1:30 pm The Israel Committee joins major organizations and community institutions with an invitation to participate in the Israeli-Palestinian Memorial Day Ceremony. For the past fifteen years, thousands of Israelis and Palestinians have spent an evening together each year to acknowledge the pain of those living on the "other side." This special online event will be based upon the values of recognition, hope, solidarity, and non-violence. Learn more and sign up.
Celebration of Rabbi Rim Meirowitz: "Leardership, Learning, and Love" Wednesday, April 29 | 8 pm Join Hebrew College's online celebration to honor Shir Tikvah rabbi emeritus Rim Meirowitz. Part of the event will be a collection of blessings from those who have known Rim over the years. Learn how to send your blessing, plus more, on the event flyer.
Visit a senior in Hebrew Senior Life, New England's largest nonprofit provider of senior health care and living communities. You can visit by video chat or phone call. Sign up here.
