Erev Rosh HaShanah

Wednesday, September 24

Ma'ariv Service, 8:00 p.m.

Rosh HaShanah - 1st Day

Thursday, September 25

Family Shacharit Service, 8:30 a.m.

Late Shacharit Service, 11:30 a.m.

Tashlich, 2:15 p.m.

Children's Service, 3:00 p.m.

Rosh HaShanah - 2nd Day

Friday, September 26

Shacharit Service, 10:00 a.m.

Sunday, September 28

Memorial Service at Beit Olam, 11:00 a.m.

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.   

The Central Conference of American Rabbis has developed a new, updated version of the Reform movement prayer book for Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur that the Shir Tikva Ritual Committee is considering purchasing.

We will have an opportunity to "test drive" parts of this new and exciting book during the Erev Rosh Hashanah and Ne'ilah (conclusion of Yom Kippur) services. During these services a draft edition of the new prayerbook will be distributed and used. We will join together as one congregation to experience what should be an exciting experience as we explore together new liturgy and readings that will uplift and enhance our communal worship experience.

We encourage you to attend these services so that you can experience the vibrant enhancements that will make our High Holy Day experience truly special. Upon the completion of the High Holy Days we will all have an opportunity give feedback and have a thoughtful discussion about these parts of the new Machzor.

We look forward to everyone's participation in this collaborative experiment.

September 24 - October 3

Pick up your empty grocery bag on Rosh HaShanah and bring it bag filled on Yom Kippur!

We need your help.  Please lend a hand.  Invite a friend.

• Volunteer for a shift accepting food donation bags at the truck during High Holiday services.
• Join us for Packing Day, Sunday, October 5, 10 am. Help assemble boxes, sort food and pack into boxes.  All ages welcome- extra hands will be much appreciated!

Contact Debbie or Michael Pullen at 978-440-9429 or at dmpullenfamily@yahoo.com to volunteer or with any questions.

Food donations will benefit Boston Medical Center's Preventive Food Pantry and MetroWest Harvest.

Wednesdays, 6-8 p.m.

October 22 (Note a date change from October 1), November 12, December 3, January 7, February 4, March 11, April 1, May 6

Connect monthly with other parents of teens in a gathering designed to explore the blessings and challenges of parenting.  This will NOT be a lecture or training experience, in which participants passively receive knowledge or skills from an "expert". Rather, it will be a space for reflection and discussion in which parents can explore their parenting challenges with fellow congregants in a space devoted to learning (not to problem solving). 

To learn more, talk with facilitator, Dr. Max Klau - Shir Tikva congregant and chair of our AISH committee - on two conference call options:

11:00-11:30 a.m. on Tues, Oct. 7

1:00-1:30 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 17

Call in #: 605-475-6720 
PW: 695866

Our first gathering will be October 22 (Please note the date change from previously published October 1).   

Sunday September 28, 2014 8:30 a.m.

Congregation Beth Elohim, 133 Prospect Street, Acton, MA

Inspired by The Arava Institute and Hazon Israel Ride, Congregation Beth Elohim in Acton, with support from local synagogue, is organizing a local bike ride to support the Friends of the Arava Institute, the New Israel Fund  and Seeds of Peace , organizations that build bridges in Israel. We believe this is especially important in light of the most recent conflict in Israel and Gaza.

While we suggest donations in multiples of $18, representing chai, life, donations of any amount are appreciated.

Riders will meet at Congregation Beth Elohim at 8:30 a.m. to register, eat and learn about these organizations. At 9 a.m., participants will ride to Congregation Beth El in Sudbury, Temple Shir Tikva in Wayland, and Congregation Kerem Shalom in Concord. At each stop, we will learn a bit more about the organizations and enjoy some nosh! The circuit is about 35 miles, but we will provide a shorter circuit of about 15 miles. Two experienced bike leaders will lead the longer circuit.

To participate in the ride, please contact Matt Liebman at m.liebman@comcast.net, 978-635-9652 and Judy Huizinga at huizngaj@comcast.net, 781-237-135. To insure safety, the ride is limited to the first 30 registered participants. The rain date is tentatively scheduled for Sunday October 26.

All participants need to be comfortable riding in a group on roads with some traffic, have knowledge of road rules, have a bike in good working order and a helmet and will sign a waiver.

Volunteers are needed to provide food and assistance at the Temple Shir Tikva stop. If you are interested in helping with this event, please contact Israel Connections co-chair Judy Huizenga at huizngaj@comcast.net, 781- 237-1353.

• Jeff and Laraine Levy on the marriage of Laraine's son Alex Cohen, to Tyler Marie Murphy

• Robert and Carole Bellman, on the engagement of their son, Miles Bellman to Leah Hess 
• Andrei and Liliane Schor,  on the birth of their grandson, Ryan Maxwell Schor, son of Kenneth and Erika Schor
• Sander and Lauren Rikleen,  on the engagement of their son, Alex to Leslie Nachbar

• Scott and Marcia King on the birth of their grandson, Zachary King Levine, son of Daniel and Julie Levine

• Bruce and Debbie Tofias,  on the birth of their grandson, Samuel Ross Tofias, son of Zachary and Natasha Tofias

• Lawrence Zusman, on the death of his mother, Rita Zusman
• Marc Maxwell, on the death of his husband, David Passer

We are delighted to announce two new opportunities for early-morning learning in downtown Boston, beginning Oct. 1 and 2. These courses, which are being offered at no charge, will be taught by Rabbis Daniel Lehmann and Micha'el Rosenberg of Hebrew College.

Seating is limited to 20 people, so please indicate your interest by Friday, Sept. 19. Links to sign up can be found after each program description below. We will respond with confirmation of your enrollment status.

Don't miss this chance to study with two of the most respected Jewish scholars in Greater Boston!

Wishing you and your family Shanah Tovah, a healthy and happy New Year.

October 19-24, 2014

There is no better time to travel to Israel than now. Join us on this important mission to support our movement and our people, and gain valuable insight to Israeli society and politics.

View the day-to-day itinerary and register for this trip here. 

Land Cost: (includes accommodations, ground transportation and some meals); $1049

Overnights in Tel Aviv, Ashkelon and Jerusalem. Programming will include where Israel stands after Operation Protective Edge and what is being done to move forward.

Register Now!

To book flights please contact: Eitan Battat - eitan@traveland.net, Traveland (for ARZA World), 1-800-246-0466 Ext 223, 1-203-814-3535 - Direct