What's Happening at Virtually Shir Tikvah Week of April 27, 2020
Lailah and Hayden Chanoff making cards for the residents of Atria Senior Living
Announcements
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. Support Temple members facing financial hardship during COVID-19 Donate to our new Emergency Relief Fund.
One-Time Event! Israeli/Palestinian Memorial Day Ceremony Today, 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 here.
New! Chi Gong Class with Laurie Jaffe Tuesday, April 28 | 4 pm The ancient Chinese practice of Chi gong is the perfect combination of gentle stretching, balance-building, and meditation-in-motion. The follow-along activities are designed to build strength and balance and enhance body awareness. Please wear loose-fitting clothing and flexible shoes or non-skid socks.Learn more and find join link here.
One-Time Event! 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.
One-Time Event! Presentation from Holocaust Survivor Anna Ornstein Monday, May 4 | 5 pm Anna was a young girl of seventeen when she was imprisoned in Auschwitz along with her mother. When they arrived in Auschwitz, her mother's glasses were taken away and Anna became her mother's eyes and hands. Her mother, in turn, used her brain and wits for both of them. The powerful bond between the two of them was an important factor in their survival. Learn more here.
Odd Tales and Short Stories Tonight, April 27 | 7:30 pm Read a story each week, and join a discussion with your TST friends. This week's story is "Harlamov" by S. Yizhar. Led by TST member Robbie Tovey. Find the stories and join link here. Zoom the Omer! Wednesday, April 29 | 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.
Online Shabbat Services with Rabbi Cari and Beth Friday, May 1 | 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.
Torah on Tap Online Saturday, May 2 | 3 pm Grab your favorite beverage and study the weekly torah portion with Rabbi Cari. Offered by Zoom video conference. Learn more and find join link here.
Online Havdalah Service Saturday, May 2 | 7 pm Bid farewell to Shabbat and welcome a fresh week together in virtual community. Hosted by Katie Hoyer and Alicia DePaolo. Streaming on our Facebook page.
Poetry Zoom Soiree Sunday, May 3 | 7 pm Host Sara Epstein will share some of her poems, then there will be "open mic" time to share poetry afterwards. Feel free to also just curl up with a bowl of popcorn and listen! Learn more and find join link here.
We can continue the Rescue a Voter postcard campaign against voter suppression! Thanks to your amazing generosity, we can send 4,000 attention-getting, handwritten postcards to voters in Texas. We’ll be making sure they know that vote-by-mail ballots will be available and how to get them. The cards, addresses and stamps should be ready by early next week. Stay tuned for details on pickup locations. Thanks to everyone who pledged! ---
Tikkun Olam
Featured Project:
Men and women returning from incarceration now have particular challenges as job opportunities are scarce. How do you do an on-line interview when you don’t have a computer and libraries are closed? Kim Yeasir at THRIVE Communities is seeking support.
