What's Happening at Virtually Shir Tikvah Week of April 13, 2020
2nd Night Community Seder, April 9
Announcements
Temple Shir Tikvah’s Caring Network is up and running! Temple Shir Tikvah’s Caring Network is here to help. If you are in need of groceries, supplies, or a phone call, please let Beth or Linda Singer-Berk know. We will coordinate with our volunteers to provide needed assistance.
Want a Prayerbook? Write to Steve McHugh.He will be deliver a copy of our Friday night prayerbook, Siddur Chaveim Kol Yisrael, to any member who wants to borrow one.
Looking for good films to stream? Then the Israel Committee urges you to check out these listings from Ha'aretz and the Jewish Forward of top current Israeli TV series and feature films to watch while you're home. Enjoy!
Events This Week
Monday, April 13: Chol Hamoed Passover (Nisan 19) 7:00p Temple Board Meeting 7:30p Odd Tales and Short Stories 8:30p EJL+: Parenting Through a Jewish Lens Online Session
Odd Tales and Short Stories: "The Plague" by Nurit Zarchi Tonight, April 13 | 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.
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 Yizkor Book here.
New! Zoom the Omer! Thursday, April 16 | 5 pm Join us for a 30-minute session led by Caroline Lieber and Beth Levin. Counting the Omer began as an ancient agricultural practice described in the Torah. In the 16th century, Jewish mystics innovated a practice designed for personal introspection and personal growth. Find join link here (coming soon!).
Makom Shalom: Peaceful Place Meditation Thursday, April 16 | 8 pm Saturday, April 18 | 5 pm Join us for guided meditation led by Marcie Kaplan or Peter Feinmann. All are welcome, no experience necessary. Learn more here. Online Shabbat Services Friday, April 17 | 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.
Online Havdalah Services Saturday, April 18 | 7 pm Bid farewell to Shabbat and welcome a fresh week together in virtual community. Hosted by Michael Glicksman and Bethany Queior - will stream on our Facebook page.
Writing Session: "This I Believe" Sunday, April 19 | 4 pm A playful approach to the serious subject of what we believe and what we value—the big stuff and the small, the sublime and the mundane, the now, then, and always. Led by Leslie Lawrence. Have paper and pen handy. Find join link here.
Poetry Zoom Soiree Sunday, April 19 | 7 pm We know several members got blocked out of last week's session due to a problem with the link -- so we'll just have to make this week that much better! 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 curl up with a mug of hot chocolate to just relax and listen. Learn more and find join link here.
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 Tikkun Olam (Yes, you can still help repair the world during COVID-19!)
Featured project: Arlington Eats: Pack Food for Home Delivery Food pantries need help packing food for home delivery. ArlingtonEats says their demand is up 25% over last year. They will welcome volunteers to unload trucks and pack meals. Learn more at ArlingtonEATS.org.
