Our extraordinary TST staff, the Temple Board, and I are sending you strength and comfort as this week begins. These are difficult and unsettling times for all of us. In addition to managing copious amounts of fear and uncertainty, we know that many are facing either the challenges of living alone and being isolated or the challenges of living with children who are now home all day. On top of that, we have all had to adjust to being together through screens. It has been profoundly moving to see so many of you at Shabbat services, havdalah, Learning Corps, and taking part in various Virtually Shir Tikvah offerings. One thing we know for sure is that human beings need human contact. By showing up as we have for each other, we remain powerfully connected even while physically apart. It is an act of love and hope and we are delighted to continue to provide programming that will connect us all in virtual space.
We are in this together!
In the next week or so, each of you will receive a phone call from a member of our new Caring Network. You will be asked if you would like a regular phone check-in and/or if you could use some help with food or medical delivery. None of us need be alone right now. We are ready and able to provide support. Also, please reach out to me if you could use a pastoral check in.
I am dreaming of the time we are back in-person again, our voices together in laughter and harmony, our bonds with one another even stronger. In the meantime, may we feel our connectedness with each other, deeply. I am holding you in my prayers and in my heart, as always—
Beth
Havdalah, March 21
Learning Corps Grades 1-3, March 22
Extreme Paper Airplane Making, March 22
What's Happening at Virtually Shir Tikvah Week of March 23, 2020
All Temple events will be held online through April 17. Check out the full schedule at www.shir-tikvah.org/virtually.
Schedule This Week
Tuesday, March 24 (Adar 28) 7:30p Ritual Committee Meeting
Sunday, March 29 (Nisan 4) 9:30a EJL Online Session for Kids and Parents 8:30p EJL and EJL+ Online Session for Parents
Monday, March 30 (Nisan 5) 7:00p Development Committee Meeting
Event Highlights
Recipe Roundup with Jerilyn Thursday, March 26 | 7:00 pm YOU OUR MEMBERS provide your favorite recipes each week -- then have three days to try one out! This week's recipes are for soups - Try making sweet and sour cabbage soup or squash, ginger, and pear soup. Then we'll join up on Zoom video conference (link coming soon) to discuss. Learn more here, and watch a video introduction from Jerilyn.
The Daily Detail: Writing for Mindfulness Friday, March 27 | 10:00 am In this one hour workshop with TST member Sara Epstein, you will have the opportunity to write, starting with some mindful grounding, then noticing a few tangible observations. You will be encouraged to write them down quickly, and see what else comes to you as you write. Offered by Zoom video conference. Learn more here.
Online Shabbat Services Friday, March 27 | 7:30 pm Join us on our Facebook page or website home page as we welcome Shabbat. Please send names for the Mi Shebeirach (prayer for healing) and yahrzeit observances to Beth, beth@shir-tikvah.org.
Online Havdalah Services Saturday, March 28 | 7:00 pm Bid farewell to Shabbat and welcome a fresh week together in virtual community. Join us by Zoom video conference - join link will be posted here.
Freedom Prayer Together Sunday, April 5 | 5:00 pm (child-friendly), 7:00 pm (adults) Share your favorite prayers, and songs, and ancillary readings for Passover. Show up whenever you like and stay as long as you want. Details on how to join coming later. Send your favorite prayers, songs, and other materials to Andy Oram, andyoram@shir-tikvah.org We are still looking for more workshops! If you have an idea for a discussion, demonstration, or class you'd like to lead, email office@shir-tikvah.org.
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