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
2/13, 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.
2020 Boston Israeli Film Festival
February 6-13
Sponsored by Boston Jewish Film, the 2020 festival includes nine of the best recent Israeli feature films and documentaries. Tickets are $16 each, available online at https://bit.ly/BostonIsraeliFF2020
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.
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.
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.
Introduction to Judaism
Tuesday evenings starting April 28
Temple Isaiah, Lexington
Tuition: $275 individual, $375 couple
Temple Shir Tikvah, Temple Isaiah, and Beth El Temple Center are collaborating to bring a 16 week Intro to Judaism series to our communities beginning on April 28th. Registration is open now. For more information reach out to Rabbi Cari or Amy Hertz.
Connections Retreat at Essex Woods
May 1st, 5:00pm - May 2nd, 4:00pm
Relax in the serenity of Essex Woods for day with Beth and Rabbi Sara Meirowitz. Fee of $175 includes room, all meals, and programming. RSVP by April 10th. Note: Essex Woods is not a handicapped accessible facility. For more information and registration, click here.
Connections events are open to all Shir Tikvah members 13+ who identify as women.
Doing Daf Yomi? So are we.
Join other Shir Tikvah members who are daft enough to take on this yummy commitment to study. Let's use our social and spiritual ties to aid our learning, form a community, and bolster our resolve. We’re planning an email group open to all members, plus drop-in monthly meetings. Contact Andy Oram to get involved.
Tikkun Olam (Repairing the World)
HELP US REPAIR THE WORLD - JOIN OUR LITERACY TEAM
If you are interested in getting involved, contact us.
The Tikkun Olam committee is looking for new volunteers to join our temple literacy team and work with elementary students in an underserved Somerville public school. Model English language reading and engage in literacy games with your students. For more information, click here.
