What's Happening at Temple Shir Tikvah: Week of April 29
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Week of April 29, 2019
Monday, April 29 (Nisan 24) 9:30a Private Event - Joyful Music (Ends at 1:00p)
Tuesday, April 30 (Nisan 25) 3:45p Learning Corps Grades 4 and 5 (Ends at 5:45p) 7:00p Mussar Class - Extension session (Ends at 8:30p) 7:00p White Nationalism, Community Response and the Rule of Law at the Somerville Armory (Ends at 9:00p)
Wednesday, May 1 (Nisan 26) 9:30a Private Event - Joyful Music (Ends at 11:45a) 12:00p Wednesday Conversations with Rabbi Cari (Ends at 1:00p) 3:45p Learning Corps Grades 6 and 7 (Ends at 5:45p) 5:15p Volunteer Night at The Dwelling Place (Ends at 6:35p) 6:00p Grades 8-12 (Ends at 7:45p) 7:30p Shir Chadash Choir Rehearsal (Ends at 9:00p)
Thursday, May 2: Yom HaShoah (Nisan 27) Friday, May 3 (Nisan 28) 6:45p 7th Grade Potluck (Ends at 7:30p) 7:28p Candle Lighting 7:30p 7th Grade Shabbat Services with Rabbi Cari and Beth (Ends at 9:00p)
Saturday, May 4: Achrei Mot (Nisan 29) 10:00a Tot Shabbat (Ends at 11:30a) 10:30a Torah Study (Ends at 12:00p) 12:45p Tour of Royall House and Slave Quarters (Ends at 2:00p) 2:00p Private Event - B'nai Mitzvah of Noah Burd and Sam Zipes (Ends at 8:00p) 8:00p Theater Outing: "Million Dollar Quartet" (Ends at 10:00p)
Sunday, May 5 (Nisan 30) 9:30a TST Bookmobile (Ends at 10:30a) 9:30a Temple Annual Meeting (Ends at 10:30a) 9:30a Learning Corps Grades 1-6 Last Day (Ends at 11:30a) 9:30a Last Day of School Party and Annual Meeting (Ends at 11:30a)
Monday, May 6 (Iyyar 1) 9:30a Private Event - Joyful Music (Ends at 1:00p) 7:00p Endowment Committee Meeting (Ends at 9:00p)
White Nationalism, Community Response, and the Rule of Law, Tuesday, April 30 | 7:00 pm | Arts at the Armory, 191 Highland Ave., Somerville
White Nationalist and other hate groups have proliferated in recent decades. Antisemitism is a central tenet of their ideology, with increasing anti-immigrant fervor and Islamophobia. These hate groups and their appeals to violence openly flout the rule of law. We seek to build alliances among our communities to support each other and to work together to counter this resurgence.View Flyer. Registration required: Click Here
This Friday Night's Shabbat Service Friday, May 3 | 7:30 pm | Sanctuary, Temple Shir Tikvah, Winchester
On Friday night, we’ll gather to commemorate Yom Ha’Shoah in a service led by our 7th graders. We will hear two presentations: one from Dan Ottenheimer, whose father was a holocaust survivor; the other from Natalya Shorr, upper division first place winner of the Israel Arbeiter Holocaust Essay Contest. Mazal Tov to Natalya who will share her essay with our community (she will be recognized at this year's Yom HaShoah Commemoration on Sunday, May 5th at 2:00 pm at Faneuil Hall). Please join us for this special Shabbat.
Annual Meeting & End of School Celebration Sunday, May 5 | 9:30 am | The Ambrose School, 27 High Street, Winchester
Celebrate the past year at Shir Tikvah, learn about the Temple's finances and budget, and say "thank you" to our outgoing leaders, and "welcome" to our new leaders. The Annual Meeting is followed by the end of the school year celebration including thank yous to our teachers, music provided by a DJ, and refreshments. The Annual Meeting will be held In the Ambrose School Music Room and the End of the Year School Celebration will be held in the Cafeteria and playground.
TST Game Night Saturday, May 18 | 7:00 - 10:00 pm | Oneg Room, Temple Shir Tikvah, Winchester
We’re hosting our 3rd board game night at Shir Tikvah open to all adult Temple members! Try out some “Euro”, deduction, strategy, cooperative, and card games such as "7 Wonders," "Settlers of Catan," "Forbidden Island," "Pandemic," "Ticket to Ride" -- or play old favorites like "Rummikub," "Boggle," and "UpWords". We'll have lots of games on hand, and of course people to teach the rules. Please bring and teach your favorite games, too! Adults only and BYOB. We’ll provide some soda and light snacks.
Veg out with environmentally friendly foods! Raising animals for food also raises numerous ethical questions: the humane treatment of these sentient beings, their contribution to harmful carbon in the atmosphere, their other environmental impacts on water and land, and the working conditions of the often disenfranchised people who process the products. In this afternoon presentation, Minnie Halpern and Sharon Reidbord will share vegan foods that meet their family’s nutritional needs and integrate vegetarian diet choices. They will discuss some of the ethical, practical, and health-related reasons for choosing veganism.RSVPs are greatly appreciated so that we can plan quantities. For more information, contact Minnie at minnie@mdhcomputerconsulting.com. The event is sponsored by the Tikkun Olam committee. Rescheduled from January 2019.
Israeli Speaker: Smuggling Jews: The captain of a refugee ship recounts his story Sunday, May 26 | 7:00 - 10:00 pm | Sanctuary, Temple Shir Tikvah, Winchester
Fresh from serving as a US ship's officer during World War II, Arthur Bernstein volunteered for the Haganah to take Jews fleeing Europe to Palestine. The trip from Sweden to the Eastern Mediterranean, 34 days, was the longest taken by any Jewish refugee boat. Arthur's ship did not arrive at their destination, however, being detained by the British. Arthur will also describe the internment camp in Cypress and his escape. This talk is sponsored by the Israel Committee. Light refreshments will be served.
Camping Registration Now Open Annual Camping Trip Friday July 26 through Sunday July 28
We'll have fun, make new friends, and celebrate Shabbat and Havdalah in the woods at New Hampshire's White Lake State Park. This event continues to be a ton of fun and this year will continue the tradition. Planned events include: Shabbat and Havdalah services by the campfire; Delicious Dinner with your neighbors on Saturday; Happy Hikes for all ages; Sunny Swimming in White Lake; and Fantastic French Toast Sunday morning.
RSVP deadline July 17, or when slots are full. Registration is $100 per family site. Financial assistance available if needed. Sign up here.
Tikkun Olam (Repairing the World) HELP US REPAIR THE WORLD -- If you are interested in getting involved, contact us.
Habitat for Humanity Build in Lawrence, Saturday, May 18, 8:30 am - 3:30 pm. No experience necessary -- contact Annie LaCourt for more information and to confirm address.
We're recruiting new volunteers for our ongoing projects. Interested in tutoring a child in an underserved elementary school in Somerville, cooking monthly meals for homeless adults, taking part in a Habitat for Humanity work crew, or learning to head up our Winchester Hospital X-mas Day volunteer effort? Contact us to learn more.
Welcoming the Stranger & Shir Tzedek Social Justice
Next Jericho Walk is Tuesday, May 21 at 1:00 pm at the Burlington ICE Center, 10 District Ave., Burlington. This is a peaceful, interfaith witnessing activity that expresses support for the rights of immigrants and the importance of keeping families together.
White Nationalism, Community Response, and the Rule of Law, Tuesday, April 30, 7:00 pm, Arts at the Armory, 191 Highland Ave., Somerville. See top of this email for more info.
Winchester Master Plan Civic Gathering | Tuesday, May 14 | 7:00-9:00PM | Winchester High School rooms B118 & B119. Learn more.
Gann Academy High School Info Session for Middle School Families: May 15, 7:00-8:30pm, at 333 Forest Street, Waltham.Please join our upcoming Information Session at Gann Academy, Boston’s independent Jewish high school. Come meet Gann Academy leaders, faculty, students, and parents to gain a flavor for life at Gann—a place where learning is academically rigorous but also collaborative, and where students are not only smart and ambitious, but also happy and kind. Gann Academy is located in Waltham and attracts families from throughout Massachusetts. Parents are welcome to come with their children or alone. Register online at gannacademy.org/discover or call Gann’s Admissions team at 781-642-6800.
Jewish Singles Mingle Lag B'Omer Cocktail Party, Thursday, May 22, 6:30pm Please join us for a Lag B'Omer celebration in a Newton bar for drinks, appetizers, music and socializing. Meet other Jewish singles ages 50-65 and have a lively evening! It's only $36 per person, and space is limited. Prepaid advance reservations are required (unfortunately, we cannot accommodate walk-ins). Sign up today at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/lag-bomer-cocktail-party-tickets-59895432852. Advance ticket purchase is required. The location and details will be sent to all those with confirmed reservations 2-3 days prior to the event. For more information or to join our mailing list, please contact Marilyn Goldman at marilyn.goldman@comcast.net or (781) 789-7345
CJP Scholarship Fund: Combined Jewish Philanthropies awards grants and interest free loans to students who reside in the Greater Boston CJP service area. Awards generally range between $1,000 and $10,000. Applicants are considered on the basis of economic need. Learn more.
Honeymoon Israel is hosting an Info Session on Tuesday, May 7 from 6-8 pm at WeWork Fort Point, Boston, as well as Info Webinar on May 13. Alumni will talk about their experience; it's a great opportunity for prospective couples to hear more about the application process, the trip, and the organization. Honeymoon Israelprovides trips to Israel for couples with at least one Jewish partner. Spend nine exhilarating, romantic and memorable days exploring Israel in luxury with the one you love, and 19 other couples from the greater Boston area. You will return home with a new community and friends who feel like family. The next application cycle is due June 3. Learn more.
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