What's Happening at Virtually Shir Tikvah Week of May 18, 2020
Tegan Moore puts together kits of toiletries and non-perishable goods to donate to the Dwelling Place in Woburn
Announcements
It's storytime at shir-tikvah.org/storytime Gather round for story books read by Shir Tikvah community members and staff. This week, Laurie Jaffe reads Yaffa and Fatima and The Littlest Levine.
Check out the weekly photo album at shir-tikvah.org/album Members only, login required. This past week's theme was "Food for Thought." The next theme is "Just for Fun." Email one photo to the office by Sunday, May 24 at midnight.
Support Temple members facing financial hardship during COVID-19 Donate to our new Emergency Relief Fund.
Featured Project: Add Rice and Beans to your shopping list. Waltham is home to a significant community of African immigrantsthat is under severe stress. Many are nursing assistants who are on the frontline of long-term care, small business owners whose businesses are closed, and Uber/Lyft drivers now out of work.
Please add a couple of easy items to your next shopping trip from this list to help out: beans, white rice, onions, potatoes, tuna, toilet paper, or ginger. Email Joan Atlas or Steve McHugh for drop-off information. (Members can find their addresses in the Temple Directory.) Extra paper bags are also appreciated for delivering food! Find more ways to repair the world at shir-tikvah.org/TikkunOlam
Event Highlights
Odd Tales and Short Stories Monday, May 18 | 7:30 pm Read a story each week, and join a discussion with your TST friends. This week's story: "Inventions" by Isaac Bashevis Singer. Learn more and find join link here.
Chi Gong Class with Laurie Jaffe Tuesday, May 19 | 4 pm The ancient Chinese practice of Chi Gong is the perfect combination of gentle stretching, balance-building, and meditation-in-motion.Learn more and find join link here.
Calling All Book Lovers! Tuesday, May 19 | 7 pm When we get swept away by a book, the impulse is to tell everyone we know about it. If you’ve had this experience, join with TST member Julie Laukkenen to briefly discuss a recent book (or two) you’ve read or listened to. No assigned reading! Learn more and find join link here.
Lost and Found in Poetry Translation Thursday, May 21 | 6:30 pm An exploration of the music and meaning of words through translations of poetry, led by Marina Shalmon. Learn more and find join link here.
The Daily Detail: Writing for Mindfulness Friday, May 22 | 10 am In this one hour workshop 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. Learn more and find join link here.
Online Shabbat Services with Rabbi Cari and Beth Friday, May 22 | 7:30 pm Join us on our Facebook page or website home page as we welcome Shabbat. Please send Mi Shebeirach and Yahrzeit observances by 5 pm to Beth, beth@shir-tikvah.org.
Online Havdalah Service Saturday, May 23 | 7 pm Bid farewell to Shabbat and welcome a fresh week together in virtual community. Hosted by Bailee Star & Family (Bailee, Dan, Talia, and Ben). Streaming on our Facebook page.
Poetry Zoom Soiree Sunday, May 24 | 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 cup of tea and listen! Learn more and find join link here.
Temple Shir Tikvah Annual Meeting Sunday, May 31 | 10 am Our Annual Meeting will be held by online video conference. Join us to review the last year, look ahead to 5781, and vote on Temple leadership positions. If you've never come before, it's a great time to try it out. More info will be posted here.
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