Want a Prayerbook? Write to Steve Steve Mchugh will be delivering copies of our Friday night prayerbook, Siddur Chaveim Kol Yisrael, to members who want one.
Don't Fall for Phishing Scams The phishing scam has resurfaced: a sender pretending to be Rabbi Cari asking for assistance, with the subject "Shalom Aleichem." Delete any suspicious emails and do not reply.
Friday, April 10: Chol Hamoed Passover (Nisan 16) 7:30p Online Shabbat Services with Rabbi Cari and Beth. Please note: We will observe Yizkor on Wednesday, April 15.
Monday, April 13: Chol Hamoed Passover (Nisan 19) 7:00p Temple Board Meeting 8:30p EJL+: Parenting Through a Jewish Lens Online Session
Event Highlights
New! Odd Tales and Short Stories Tonight, April 6 | 7:30 pm Read a story each week, and join a discussion with your TST friends. We’ll start with some Hasidic tales and Israeli short stories, and then go where the spirit moves us! Led by TST member Robbie Tovey. Find the stories and join link here.
2nd Night Community Seder Thursday, April 9 | 5:00 pm One thing we know for sure, this will be a Passsover season like no other. Join us online. Info on how to join coming soon - it will be posted here and an invitation will be sent tomorrow. Online Shabbat Services Friday, April 10 | 7:30 pm 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.
Found Object Mandalas Saturday, April 11 | 4 pm Be creative while staying home. It helps. Everything you need is right in front of you. Join Marina Seevak, TST member and founder of The Beautiful Stuff Project in creating Found Object Mandalas (check out pictures here!). Create a Mandala and take a photo -- then we’ll meet up to share our mandalas and inspire each other! Learn more here.
Makom Shalom: Peaceful Place Meditation Saturday, April 11 | 5 pm Join us for guided meditation led by Peter Feinmann. All are welcome, no experience necessary. Learn more here.
Online Havdalah Services Saturday, April 11 | 7 pm Bid farewell to Shabbat and welcome a fresh week together in virtual community. Hosted by Tom, Toby, and Bree Schwartzman - will stream on our Facebook page.
Poetry Zoom Soiree Sunday, April 12 | 7 pm Curl up with a glass of your favorite Passover wine and tune in to hear and share poetry. We'll start with readings from host Sara Epstein, then have an "open mic." Bring something to read, or just relax and listen. Learn more here.
Yizkor Service Wednesday, April 15 | 5 pm We come together to honor the memory of our loved ones on the 7th day of Passover. Find join link and learn more here.
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Tikkun Olam & Shir Tzedek (Repairing the World and Social Justice) Make Sure Everyone Can Vote:Social Action from Home: COVID-19 won't stop voter suppression this November. That’s why we’re sending postcards to alert Georgia voters who may have been removed from the voter rolls. To get cards contact a member near you: Winchester: steveact61@gmail.com Lexington: mloonin@gmail.com. Arlington: sreisner@me.com Kids can help! Instructions: https://tinyurl.com/VoterSuppression-card-instrux
Start Composting: Black Earth Compost is continuing to operate with residential service during the shutdowns. They'll pick up food waste from your home.
Respond to Hunger:Donate to Mazon, which works to end hunger for people of all faiths in the United States and Israel, inspired by Jewish values and ideals.
Welcome and Protect the Stranger:Donate to HIAS, which works around the world to protect refugees who have been forced to flee their homelands.
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