Sunday, May 17

The Reyim Group is thrilled to announce a day trip to the National Yiddish Book Center in Amherst, MA. Those who have been in the past, know what a rich experience this is. Take advantage of an opportunity to venture into a world of Yiddish culture at this special place.

We will enjoy a 1¼-hour private tour, then eat a prepared, personalized box lunch. We will have plenty of free time to explore the books and exhibits on our own before watching the film, When Comedy Went to School, which relates to the Borsch Belt exhibit at the museum.

The day will prove to be a fascinating and fun-filled experience you won't want to miss! For more information about the National Yiddish Book Center in Amherst and the film, go to www.yiddishbookcenter.org.

We plan to meet at 9 a.m. at the TST parking lot and go together by coach bus. We'll return to TST by about 5:30 p.m. The cost per person is $68, which includes round-trip transportation, Book Center entrance and tour, film and lunch. Registration is limited to 40 people.  

To register, go to shirtikva.org/yiddishbookcenter. The deadline for registration is Friday, May 8. For questions, contact Beth Volk at missbeth47@aol.com or Joan Lappin jglappin@yahoo.com 

We are welcoming Family Promise families back to Shir Tikva for a one-week stay, May 31- June 7. The families have expressed how much they enjoy staying with us, it is comfortable and they appreciate our hospitality. Tasks are now available for sign up on the Lotsa Helping Hands site at https://www.lotsahelpinghands.com/c/722086/. It takes a village to pull this off, so please lend a hand!

Thursday, May 21, 6:30 p.m.

The TST Brotherhood invites you to our annual gathering. All male members above the age of 21 are part of the Brotherhood, so this means you!

We need your help to shape our future Brotherhood.   

Food and Beverages will be provided.

R.S.V.P. to www.shirtikva.org/brotherhoodannualmeeting 

We look forward to seeing you on May 21!

Mitch Corton & Peter Abend, Brotherhood Co-Chairs

Do you have a child attending a Jewish summer camp or Israel program this summer? Temple Shir Tikva wants to know!

Let us know by filling out this short form.

Rachael Pass, our Director of Youth Engagement, will be visiting Shir Tikva campers at many of the New England Jewish summer camps over the summer. If you have questions about the form or the visits, contact her by replying to this email.

Thursday, May 14, 7-9 p.m.

"Will My Grandchildren be Jewish?" : When Your Son or Daughter Falls in Love with Someone From Another Faith

Intermarriage engenders a range of complex feelings.  

This program will provide strategies for strengthening communication with your adult children and be a safe and supportive place to share thoughts and feelings.  

Facilitated by Dr. Paula Brody, LICSW, EdD.

No cost. Pre-registration requested.

For more information and to register, contact Maria Benet at mbenet@urj.org or 617-928-0012 or visit http://www.reformjewishoutreachboston.org/

May 4 - May 10, 2015

REACH OUT AND READ BOOK DRIVE  

Share a love of reading by donating your new or gently-used children's books.

All items wil be donated to the REACH OUT AND READ program.  REACH OUT AND READ provides developmentally appropriate books to children during pediatric check-ups and advises parents about the importance of reading aloud to their children.

Collection bins will be outside the preschool during the week of May 4th.  All donations must be collected by May 10.

Questions?  Please contact Amanda Glynn (amanda.s.glynn@gmail.com) or Kristina Wiesman (kcwiesman@gmail.com).

Sunday, May 31, 2015, 9:30 - 11 a.m., TST

Leadership - Contribution - Service

Honoring Sander A. Rikleen

Join the Jewish Cemetery Association of Massachusetts in honoring Sander A. Rikleen for his eight years of extraordinary leadership as JCAM President and Legal Counsel.

Keynote Speaker - Barry Shrage, CJP President
Professor Lisa Rosowsky - Mass. College of Art & Design

Dvar Torah - Rabbi Neal Gold, Temple Shir Tikva

A Buffet Breakfast Will be Served, Dietary Laws Observed

Please RSVP by Friday, May 15, Call 617-244-6509 - Ariella Brody or email ariella@jcam.org.

Click here for more information 

• Wayne and Judy Keseberg on the birth of their granddaughter, Raya Faye Keseberg, daughter of Jonathan and Tali Keseberg

• Kenneth and Laura Wernick on the birth of their grandson Leo Jun Jie Wernick, son of Andrew and Nina Wernick

• Marjie Brockman, on the death of her father, Herb Kaufman
• Liza Burkin and Alec Burkin,  on the death of their grandmother, Sylvia Burkin
• Karen Adelman Foster on the death of her father, Albert Adelman

Transitions to Work is an employer based program that focuses on creating new employment opportunities for young adults with a disability. The program provides classroom instruction and skills training to prepare students for work and assists them in obtaining employment upon completion of the program. Transitions to Work serves individuals with a disability between the ages of 18 to 35 who have completed high school and are motivated to work.

TheTransitions to Work Programis happy to announce an upcoming training session beginning at the end of THIS MONTH!

Transitions will offer a training program in retail and customer service at the CVS Caremark Regional Learning Center in Boston.  Students will gain hands-on work experience and cash register training that is relevant to real jobs.

The training will take place at JVS' Boston office and classes are run by JVS instructors.  Attached, please find an application, fliers and more information, as well as an article from the Boston Globe about our program.

We have moved!  JVS is now located at the Center for Economic Opportunity,

75 Federal Street, 3rd Floor.

If you or anyone you know are interested, please contact:

Madeline Wenzel at

MWJDS signed a multi-year renewable lease to operate its growing pluralistic K-8 program at Temple Beth Sholom (TBS). The new Nobscot Village location offers MWJDS many advantages and opportunities. The private wooded campus and flexible indoor space compliment the school's strong academic program. The close proximity to the JCHE Shillman House and the new McAullife Branch of the Framingham Public Library enables MWJDS to bolster joint intergenerational programming and to enrich the research resources available to its students.  

Click here to read complete article

Thursday, May 14, 7:30 p.m.

Leventhal-Sidman JCC, Newton, MA

All Fall Down.

The event is open to the entire community. The program is part of the Ryna Greenbaum JCC Boston Jewish Literary Series and is co-sponsored with Hadassah.

Cost is $22. Purchase tickets at www.bostonjcc.org/books  or contact 617-965-5226 or boxoffice@jccgb.org 

Sunday, May 31, 2015, Noon - 6:00 p.m., Gann Academy, 333 Forest Street, Waltham 

A Festival of Israeli Music, Art, Dance, Fun, Food and Community!

Join us for the biggest celebration of Israel that New England has ever seen! Saddle up your camel (or wait, you can just ride ours!) and head to Gann Academy's spacious campus in Waltham, where you'll meet thousands of people who share your interest in the culture, music, arts, crafts and food of Israel.

This is a hands-on, as-much-Israel-as-you-can-get-without-a-passport kinda day.

Think Jumbotrons and international entertainers, a multi stage venue, family friendly activities and a promised land of exceptional Israeli food and drink, and so much more...

Acclaimed headline entertainers:

*           Josh Nelson, Time Magazine's "Star of New Jewish Music"

*           International Jewish superstar Neshama Carlebach and her Gospel Choir

*           Ethnix, Israel's longest running, most successful rock band

Children will be delighted by:

* Dod Haim, celebrated Israeli performer

* Local favorite Vanessa Trien and the Jumping Monkeys

* Brookline Puppet Showplace Theater

$5 advance tickets; $10 at the door.

Kids 3 and under attend free.

Group and family discounts available only for tickets purchased in advance