Erev Yom Kippur  

Friday, October 3

Family Kol Nidre Service, 6:30 p.m.

Late Kol Nidre Service, 8:45 p.m.

Yom Kippur - Saturday, October 4

Family Shacharit Service, 8:45 a.m.

Late Shacharit Service, 11:30 a.m.

Children's Service, 2:30 p.m.

Interim Program (Sanctuary), 3:15 p.m.

Personal Meditation (Beit Midrash), 3:15 p.m.

Mincha, 4:45 p.m.

Yizkor, 5:30 p.m.

Neilah, 6:00 p.m.

Havdalah, 6:40 p.m.

Break-the-Fast, 6:50 p.m.

Saturday, October 4, 8-5 p.m.

There are two ways to help save a life!  We need volunteers and donors! 

Shir Tikva is joining 75 congregations from around the country this Yom Kippur to help save lives.

Registration is simple, involving a cheek swab and the completion of a quick health history evaluation. Eligible donors must be between the ages of 18-60 and in general good health.

In order to be successful we need your your help. 

To volunteer please click here. 

Or contact Alec Burkin at aburkin@giftoflife.org 

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  Ne'ilah (conclusion of Yom Kippur) services. During this service 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 this service 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.

We warmly invite you to experience our inspiring and uplifting holiday morning services.

Thursday, October 9, 10 a.m.

Sukkot - Yom Tov Shacharit Service

Thursday, October 16, 10 a.m.

Shemini Atzeret - Yom Tov Shacharit Service With Yizkor in memory of departed loved ones

Friday, October 10, 6:15 p.m.

Bring your family, bring your friends, and experience the joy of Sukkot with your Shir Tikva community.

Our music-filled Simchat Shabbat service will be followed by a bountiful holiday buffet UNDER THE STARS!

Reminder - Tzion starts Wednesday, October 1

REGISTRATION: Tzion Year Two is open for registration. The registrar is Karen Edwards, kedwards@shirtikva.org,  508-358-9992. The fee for the year is $225 per person. The number of registrants is limited to the capacity of the Beit Midrash.

SCHEDULE: The Tzion Year Two classes are held on Wednesday evenings from 7:15 - 9:15 p.m. There are 20 classes, not including the Tzion Seminar to Israel in April. Make-up classes will be scheduled as necessary.

October 1, 22, 29, November 5, 12, 19, December 3, 10, January 7, 14, 21, 28, February 4, 11, 25, March 11, 18, 25, April 1 (April 15 - April 26 - Tzion Seminar in Israel), May 6, Snow date: May 13

For the year two and suggested pre course readings please visit the adult education page and click on Tzion.

Click here for more information about Tzion 

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, October 26, 9 a.m. 

Mark your calendars and register!

Start Mitzvah Day with a Temple-Wide kickoff immediately followed by hands-on projects for everyone, including some new projects to benefit Habitat for Humanity, Sage House, Buddy Dog, Family Promise, Pearl St. and The Brain Tumor Society.

For more information, see brochure attached to High Holiday Food drive bag, pick a brochure up at the office or look online at  www.shirtikva.org/mitzvahday2014

Introducing Shir Tikva Tumor-nators!

On Mitzvah Day we will be sending a team to walk a 5k to help find a cure for brain tumors.

Join the team or donate today!

Click here to register

Temple-Wide Collections

We need your help!

Please bring in your donations by October 19th

To make this Mitzvah Day Marvelous

Backpack Buddies:

• New or gently used Backpacks

Cradles to Crayons (for children birth -16)

• New socks and underwear
• New and gently used clothing, shoes and board books
• New and gently used toys - no plush or large plastic

Collection Bins will be located outside the office.

Stay tuned for grade level collections!  

• Kenneth and Cheryl Chernack on the birth of their grandson, Evan Jai Greenstein, son of David Greenstein and Elizabeth Chernack

• 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 as soon as possible. We will respond with confirmation of your enrollment status.

Click here for more information.  

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