Shir Tikva's critical planning for this year's High Holy Days, which begin with Selichot on September 20, closely followed by Rosh HaShanah on September 24, is well underway.

The initial congregational mailing for the Holy Days will be sent on Friday, August 15 and all requests for extra tickets, registration for our Children's Programming, "Scroll of Remembrance" memorial listings and similar items will be due back to the Temple office no later than Thursday, September 4.

We know these dates occur while most of our community is wrapping up summer mode and getting in the swing of back-to-school and our regular routines, but we ask that you please be on the lookout for this very important communication and respond to it as soon as you receive it, so that we can all be prepared for these important and significant days in our Jewish year.   

August 22, 6:15 pm - 9 p.m.

Come for our beautiful Simchat Shabbat service and stay for a casual BBQ dinner in our courtyard.  Kosher hamburgers, kosher hot dogs and veggie burgers, along with pareve and gluten free buns will be provided. Participants are asked to bring a non-dairy side dish, non-dairy dessert or soft drink to share. BYO beer and wine.

Imagine welcoming Shabbat together then sharing a meal. The kids can then run around, play ball or toss a Frisbee while the adults hang out together under the setting sun.

Join us for this new monthly summer tradition at TST!  

Please RSVP by Tuesday, August 12 to Toni Spitzer at tspitzer@shirtikva.org.

We really need people to RSVP so that we can plan for the right amount of food.  After we receive your reply, you'll get an email with a link to sign-up to bring a dish and/or drinks.

Simchat Shabbat, Friday, 6:15 p.m.

Early Shacharit, followed by Torah study, Sat. 8:30 a.m.

Late Shacharit, Saturday, 10:45 a.m. - 1 p.m.
 
Shabbat Yeladim (Tot Shabbat) - 1st  Saturday of each month, 9:30 a.m.

Shabbat Mishpacha (Family Shabbat) - 3rd Saturday of each month, 9:00 a.m.   

Mark your calendars for the first days of Religious School and AISH programing!

• Grades 3-12 begin on Wednesday, September 10
• Grades K-2 begin on Sunday, September 14

Bring the whole family on September 14 for the Religious School opening assembly and Back-to-Shul Barbeque! Meet new friends and reconnect with old ones.  Spend time getting to know our religious school faculty.  Be ready for your close up...we will be taking photos of families and individuals for our temple directory.  Come hungry: hamburgers, veggie burgers, gluten-free rolls, and more!

If you have not yet registered for Religious school or AISH, now's the time to do so! 

Click here to register 

Hebrew Review for Grades 3 - 6

Wednesday, August 27,  4- 5 p.m.

Thursday, September 4,  4 -5 p.m.

Haven't opened your Hebrew textbook all summer?  No worries!  Get ready to return to religious school and have fun reviewing Hebrew.  We'll play games; meet new friends; and get excited for a new year.  Open to all students in grades 3-6.   

This program is free, but registration is required!  Click here to register   

Sunday, September 14, 6 p.m.

If  you are an "empty nester" then you belong to Reyim

We'll start with wine and hors d'oeuvres followed by a new twist on the Progressive Dinner. An elegant, catered meal will be served family style. Between courses we'll change seats to meet new friends at the next table.

The charge for the evening is $36 per person. Please bring either a bottle of wine or soft drink of your choice. A vegetarian option will be available with advance request.

Reservations are a MUST!

Click here to register no later than September 8th.

For more information contact:

Beth Volk at missbeth47@aol.com 508-479-1906

Joan Lappin at jglappin@yahoo.com 781-647-0122

Brotherhood Golf Classic

Monday, September 15

Join us for our 14th annual TST Brotherhood golf tournament. This year's event will be held at Stow Acres Country Club in Stow, MA on Monday September 15, 2014.

This is a great opportunity to not only participate in a fun filled gathering of golf enthusiasts at every level of play, but also an opportunity to support Temple Shir Tikva at the same time! So come on out and help us make this year's event a big success!

There are several ways you can participate...

Play golf...Become a sponsor...Donate auction items

You do not need a foursome to play; we can set you up with other golfers. 

Click here for more information and to register 

If you have any questions, please contact Peter Abend at tstbrotherhood@shirtikva.org or at 978-443-7819.

All proceeds directly benefit Temple Shir Tikva, thank you for your support.

Brotherhood steering committee

 The Temple Shir Tikva brotherhood is putting together a steering committee to help guide the brotherhood. This committee will help build a brotherhood that has something for everyone so that you too can and want to get involved. If you are interested in being part of the steering committee please email the brotherhood at tstbrotherhood@shirtikva.org or call one of the brotherhood co-chairs ( Peter Abend at 978-443-7819 or Mitch Corton at 508-620-9674.

Shabbat Greeters at Friday night Simchat Shabbat Services personify the caring of our sacred community. Reaching out to both members and guests as they enter leaves a lasting impression of warmth and caring. We want all who enter to feel our welcome and value as a part of our congregational family.

Please consider serving as a Greeter. This is a wonderful opportunity for families as we welcome children who participate with their parents.

Please contact LeeAnn Yolin to sign up to be a Shabbat Greeter at lyolin@yahoo.com.

The Ritual Committee  wishes to publically thank Nancy Gossels as she retires from the chairmanship of the Ritual Committee. For the past four years Nancy has brought her wisdom,  outstanding knowledge and commitment to the committee. As a result all aspects of ritual have been considered in a thoughtful, caring manner and all of us at TST have benefited. Thank you Nancy!!!

Our thanks also go out to Alexandra Statland's outstanding contributions as co-chair of the Ritual Committee. Alexandra 's love of ritual is evident in all she has brought to the committee and we owe her an enormous thank you!!

Welcome to Matt Langweber and Evelyn Neumeyer. Our new Ritual Committee co-chairmen are looking forward to continuing the wonderful work of Nancy's committee as well as some new and interesting challenges.

Are your children going to college?  Make sure they are part of the College Connections Program! It's a great way to keep our kids connected with the TST community!

Your child will receive a special gift of goodies 3 times a year during the holidays, plus a special letter from Rabbi Gold!

Provide us with your child's address, and we'll take care of the rest!  If you have already participated, please be sure to send your current child's address to ensure we have it.  Also, let us know if your child will be studying abroad during the year.

Want to help put the packages together, and meet other parents to schmooze?   

Contact Mona Dolgov at  Dolgov@comcast.net 

Here's what we need: Name, College, College address, Class year, Email address

Sunday, October 26, 9 a.m. kickoff

Our Jewish heritage teaches us that it is our sacred responsibility to repair the world. After several months of planning, we are excited to announce that the fourth annual Temple Shir Tikva Mitzvah Day will be held on Sunday, October 26th This will enable all of us, from toddlers to adults, to participate in Tikkun Olam where we will have the opportunity to not only experience the power and value of our personal contributions, but also share with our temple community in accomplishing a number of hands-on Social Action projects. There will be projects for all congregants, as well grade level projects. If you would like to get involved, contact Danyel Rodgers drodgers@chestnuthillrealty.com .

A sampling of our Mitzvah projects:

• Locks of Love - Grow your hair and donate 10 inches to a financially-challenged child suffering hair loss due to illness.
• Backpack Buddies - Assemble backpacks with school supplies for delivery to disadvantaged students
• Shirei Yeladim Concert for Seniors - Our TST youth choir performed a concert for residents of JCHE Shillman House in Framingham.
• Bristol Soup Kitchen Project - Prepare lunch bags sandwiches to feed the hungry

.....and many more

• Doug and Andi Shaw, on the birth of their granddaughter, Isla Sydney Rosenberg, daughter of Brad and Lauren Rosenberg
• Robert Koster and Kate Bell, on the marriage of their son, Michael Koster to Meg Jones
• David and Nancy Poorvu, on the engagement of their son, Dr. Philip Poorvu to Maya Kahn Woods
• Neal and Susan Karelitz,  marriage of their son Brad Karelitz to Cara Gallivan
• Mo and Amanda Glynn, on the birth of their son, William Asher Glynn
• Steve and Trudy Sonis, on the birth of their grandson, William Asher Glynn, son of Mo and Amanda Glynn
• Harry and Rowena Abadi, on the birth of their granddaughter, Evelyn Sophie Abadi, daughter of Ben and Christina Abadi
• Mark Klempner and Ellie Svenson, on the birth of Mark's granddaughter, Katherine Frances Klempner, daughter of Jesse Klempner and Betsy Williams

• Irma Brodie, on the death of her brother, Larry Schwartz

Bring a backpack to fill with school supplies and JFS will donate it to the students in the Metrowest community

TWO GREAT LOCATIONS

Wellesley Public Library

Tuesday, August 26, 10 a.m.- 12 p.m.  

Click here to register 

JFS is   partnering with New England Yachad, the local chapter of Yachad/National Jewish Council for Disabilities as part of a grant from the Ruderman Family Foundation. Yachad is dedicated to enhancing the life opportunities of individuals with disabilities, ensuring their participation in the full spectrum of Jewish life. JFS is reaching out to families raising Jewish children with special needs.

If you live in Metrowest, JFS would like to talk with you and get your input to explore what kinds of programs or services that would enhance their inclusion in the Jewish community and begin to schedule some activities this spring. Please contact Nancy Fried-Tanzer, M.Ed., Jewish Family Educator at 508-875-3100 X330 or nfriedtanzer@jfsmw.org.

Wednesday, September 10, 12 - 1:30 p.m.

Temple Israel, Natick

JFS Invites you for Lunch* and Learn: Medicare: Open Enrollment Essentials

Know before you choose!

Dorene Nemeth, Regional Director, Metrowest SHINE Program, will provide an overview of your options for 2015 and answer your questions

*Kosher lunch is $3 in advance or $5 at the door

Click here to register