Idit Klein has been an activist for equality and social justice for the past 20 years. Since 2001, she has served as Executive Director of KESHET, the premier organization for LGBT equality and inclusion in North American Jewish life. Under her leadership, Keshet has grown into a national renowned organization with an annual budget of nearly $2 million.  

During this time, Keshet developed a comprehensive training curriculum for LGBT inclusion and trained educators in hundreds of Jewish communities around the country. In Massachusetts, Klein helped mobilize Massachusetts rabbis and synagogue members to defeat the proposed constitutional amendment to ban gay marriage. She also served as the Executive Producer of Keshet's award-winning documentary film Hineini: Coming Out in a Jewish High School.

 Klein was among eight recipients of the 2003-2005 Joshua Venture Fellowship for young Jewish social entrepreneurs and was a plenary speaker at the 2007 Jewish Federations of North America General Assembly. A board member of JOIN for Justice and a past fellow, Klein was honored by the Jewish Women's Archive with a Women Who Dared Award and named to the Forward 50.

 The Annual David Passer Social Justice Lecture was created in 2014 as a special fund at Temple Shir Tikva to honor our friend and former Executive Director, David Passer, of blessed memory.

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.   

Now through November 23

"How will they stay warm this winter?"

Clean out your closets today and donate your gently used outerwear to Shir Tikva's Winter Clothing Drive.  Adults and children housed in local shelters are desperately in need of coats, jackets, parkas, snowsuits, fleeces, hats, scarves, mittens, gloves, and boots.   

Bring your donated items to the Temple (no ski equipment, please) between now and November 23 and arrange them neatly in the bins located outside the office.

Sunday, November 23, 7:30 p.m., Church of the Holy Spirit, Wayland 

Featuring a Multi-Faith Choir of Voices from Throughout Our Community  

For many years, the extraordinary faith-mosaic of the town of Wayland has hosted an annual Thanksgiving service in the spirit of sharing, bridge-building, and gratitude. We'll be sharing this celebration again with our neighbors, and once again a multifaith choir will be sharing music from our many faith traditions.

Participants are invited to bring donations of canned food for local food pantries.

 If you'd like to participate in the Multi-Faith Choir, please contact Cantor Schachner.  All are welcome!

Hosted by the Episcopal Church of the Holy Spirit, 169 Rice Road, Wayland

Sponsored by the Wayland Clergy Association

Sunday December 7, 7:00 p.m.  

Please join Israel Connections Committee and Reyim for the viewing and discussion the Israeli Film "Fill the Void". Discussion will be led by Ms. Lisa Rivo, co-director of National Center for Jewish Films located at Brandeis University.   Popcorn and snack are provided. There is no charge for this movie.  

FILL THE VOID was the 2012 Venice Film Festival winner for Best Actress (Yaron), and has been selected as the Israeli entry for the Best Foreign Language Oscar at the 85th Academy Awards

Click here for more information  

Please contact huizngaj@comcast.net for information and reservations.   Of course, walk ins are always welcome. 

Shir Tikva is honored to be a host congregation for Family Promise MetroWest. Join us and take part as we are prepare to welcome the stranger and feed the hungry in our "home" that is Temple Shir Tikva.

We will be hosting up to four homeless families from January 4 - 18.  The many volunteer tasks needed (dinners, greeters, set-up, overnight hosts, etc) are are organized online and are ready for sign-ups. Please take a moment to follow this link and "Join our Community" on Lotsa Helping Hands. This does not automatically sign you up for anything, but will let you view the calendar and keep you in the loop as we prepare for our guests.

Be a part of this true mitzvah of caring and hospitality. 

November 24; December 1, 8, 15 & 22; January 12

9:30 - 11 a.m. 

Sacred and Profane Doubt

Come and explore with us as we turn our questions upside down and our answers inside out!

This class is offered free of charge. We welcome your voluntary donation to Temple Shir Tikva's Adult Learning Fund.

Register in advance with Karen Edwards in the temple office at kedwards@shirtikva.org.

• Jerry and Susan Haber, on the birth of their granddaughter, Eliza Haber Lindstrom, daughter of Christopher Lindstrom and Abbey Haber
• Jerry and Susan Haber, on the marriage of their son, Doug to Michelle Leung
• Lee and Cynthia Brettman,  on the marriage of their son, Ari to Irene Gofman
• Peter and Susan Simon, on the marriage of their daughter, Stephanie Simon to John Volk
• Michael and Ellen Suvalle, on the birth of their grandson, Aiden Milo Fischel, son of Adam and Margie Fischel

• Robert and Lonnie Swarz, on the marriage of their son, Mark Swarz to Erin Mahony

• Marc and Diane Homer, on the birth of their granddaughter, Shayna Janelle Homer, daughter of Ross and Melissa Homer

• Judy Keseberg, on the death of her father, Richard Misch 

• Sandra Meyerson, on the death of her mother, Margaret Hoenig-Hahn

• Stephen Hoenig, on the death of his mother, Margaret Hoenig-Hahn

• John Neumeyer,  on the death of his sister, Margaret Honenig-Hahn
• Beth-Anne Halpert, on the death of her mother, Bess Halpert

Tuesday, November 18, 7 p.m. at Temple Shir Tikva 

Sara Bernstein, Rachel Heckler, and Denise Rosenblum invite you to

Putting the 'Mitzvah' Back into Bar/Bat Mitzvah

Having a bar/bat mitzvah celebration that is both meaningful and fun can be a challenge. Learn how to make it happen from a panel of experts:

Rachel Saphire, associate rabbi at Temple Beth Elohim, on the meaning of this celebration and its rituals

Liz Suneby, author of The Mitzvah Project Book, on creative mitzvah projects

Karen Philip and Carolyn Snider, event designers, on developing themes and decorations that are relevant and meaningful to your child

Light refreshments will be served. 

Dietary laws will be observed.

COST: $18 per person

Event fees reflect the cost of goods and services provided and are not tax deductible. This event is mobility accessible. ASL interpreter available upon request.

RSVP by November 17. For more information or special accommodations, contact Sara at sarae@cjp.org or 617-457-8591.

Open House Sunday, Nov 23, 2:30 p.m. & Sunday, Jan 11, 2:30 p.m.

Located at the Governor's Academy, Byfield, MA  

Inspiring Jewish minds through science and technology

Robotics, Forensics, Game Design, Digital Film, Production, Earth & Sky, Web & Graphics, Develop hypotheses, perform experiments, and test out new technologies in a supportive and vibrant Jewish community.

2, 4 and 6 week sessions for 5th-10th graders, Expert instructors and caring counselors, Memories and Friendships that last a lifetime

Up to $1000 first-time camper incentives

November 29, 7 p.m., Wellesley Village Church, Wellesley, MA