'For seven days you shall eat matzah...

No chametz will be found in any of  your domain." (Exodus 13:7)

For many Jewish families, the Mitzvah of not owning any chametz (leavened products) on Pesach is taken quite  literally, and we follow the tradition of selling it off before the holiday so that, in fact, we own no chametz whatsoever when the holiday arrives. Once again, Shir Tikva is offering to SELL all of your family's chametz in fulfillment of this tradition.  All you need to do is segregate any chametz that is remaining in your home into a discreet box or cabinet, and fill out the "Intent to Sell" form that the Temple will provide you.

If you would like Rabbi Gold to sell your chametz in fulfillment of the Mitzvah of mechirat chametz, please contact Karen Edwards in the Temple office for an application no later than Monday, March 30.

Would you like to join another family for Passover?  Do you have room at your seder table for additional guests?

Passover is a holiday meant to be shared.  The Interfaith Working Group would like to help bring families together who are looking to celebrate Passover with others, and strengthen connections in our Shir Tikva community.

We are looking for:

-  Guests who would like to join the Seder table of a community member.

- Hosts who are willing to add one or more chairs to their seder table 

If you are interested or have questions, please email Mary Beth Rettger (mb.rettger@gmail.com) or call 617-513-9388.

LET'S HAVE THE CONVERSATION!

Most of us would prefer not to open the topic. It is a difficult subject to broach with elderly parents. Our children often deny that there will ever be a need.

To help us with the difficult task, our congregation -- with some guidance from our Rabbi Emeritus, Herman Blumberg, - is offerings a series of two interactive workshops:

Sunday, March 29, 7:30 p.m.

For those among us wanting to provide guidance to our family regarding the hardest life and death decisions.  

Rabbi Blumberg will be pleased to tell you more about these workshops and their relevance for you: hermanblumberg@gmail.com

Wednesday Evenings from 7:30-9 p.m.

March 25; April 1, 8, 29

Ever wondered about mind-body spirituality?

Do you feel that physical movement in Jewish life begins and ends with the hora?

Do you wish you could find the gratification in prayer that you do in a good workout?

Then join us for Shira Yoga, blending the practices of Yoga, Jewish prayer and Hebrew chant. Shira Yoga integrates movement, Jewish texts and intricate global Jewish music. Drawing inspiration from the beautiful, sustained culture of Jews from North Africa, the Middle East, India, and beyond, this class will provide a flexible space for yogis of all levels to explore the richness of Jewish creativity and spirituality through the body.

The class will be taught by Cantor Hollis Schachner, Holly Friedman Glick LICSW, RYT and American-Israeli ethnomusicologist Eva Heinstein.

Sunday, April 12, 2015, 9:00 a.m.

The Adult Learning Committee Presents:

Prof. Andrea Berlin, James R. Wiseman Chair in Classical Archeology, Boston University

Revolt! Why the Jews Took on Rome.

What is the real story behind the animosities that eventually led to the catastrophe of the Jewish Revolt against Rome? Why would a small population without military capabilities or political allies dare to challenge a ruling power of such might? New archaeological evidence reveals a growing cultural divide beginning about two generations before the Revolt broke out, and sheds new light on the prehistory of this explosive event.

Join us for this spellbinding piece of history, from an expert in the field.

Please contact Marcus Cohn, Chair with any questions at mecpc1@gmail.com".

Saturday May 9, 8:00 p.m.

The Temple Shir Tikva Choir in Concert presents:  "Spirituals on Broadway"

From "Sit Down You're Rocking the Boat" and "Blow, Gabriel, Blow" to "Seasons of Love" and "Sabbath Prayer", our incredible choir will be performing top Broadway hits and hidden gems.  Join us in raising our Sanctuary roof with musical theater's greatest spiritual songs of love, hope and praise!

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• Warren and Nancy Winnick, on the birth of their granddaughter, Ellie Rachel Lewin, daughter of Josh and Amy Lewin
• Michael and Jennifer Weiner,  on the birth of their daughter, Rebecca Adrienne Weiner
• David Dodson and Wendy Jacobs,  on their marriage
• Devora and Stephanie Rohr, on the birth of their daughter, Yona Aliza Rohr
• Marty and Carol Shulman, on the birth of their grandson, Conner James Shulman, son of Matthew and Stephanie Shulman

• Donnie Askin, on the death of his mother, Myra Askin
• David Saul, on the death of his mother, Lottie Saul
• Gene Berkowitz, on the death of his mother, Phyllis Smith Berkowitz
• Peter Hill,  on the death of his mother, Irma Hill
• Susan Altman,  on the death of her sister, Stacy Malman Feldman
• Lucy Dube,  on the death of her brother-in-law, Donald Holm
• Peter Hill,  on the death of his father, Richard Hill

Wednesday, March 25, 7-9 p.m.

Weston Library Community Room, 87 School Street, Weston

Weston-Wayland Interfaith Action Group presents the 2015 Peg Kerwin lecture featuring:

Alain Lempereur, Slifka Professor and Director of the Coexistence and Conflict Program at The Heller School for Social Policy and Management, Brandeis University. He will speaking on "Training Peacemakers in our Fractious World"

For more information contact Polly Dickson at pollydickson@earthjlink.net 

Join us as we create birthday party bags for children at the Woodrow Wilson Elementary School in Framingham who otherwise might not have birthday celebrations. We'll learn about JFS's Reducing Achievement Gaps program, and of course we'll have a great time together! This event is open to all families and elementary school children, so please bring your friends and school-aged kids.   

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College Scholarship Funds Available for Greater Boston Residents

BOSTON, MA, February 27, 2015- The Combined Jewish Philanthropies Scholarship Committee is now accepting applications for financial aid for the 2015-2016 academic year. The Committee awards financial assistance to financially needy undergraduate students whose permanent address is in a CJP service community.

Aid is in the form of a grant or an interest-free loan. The average award is $3000.Awards are based on documented financial need.

The deadline for applications is April 30, 2015 for upperclassmen and May 15, 2015 for Fall 2014 freshman.

For more information concerning eligibility requirements or for an application, please go CJP Scholarship Fund page or call (617) 399-3101 or email scholarship@jvs-boston.org