September 27, 2015                                                                                Issue 2

Sukkot and Shemini Atzeret at Shir Tikva
We warmly invite you to experience our inspiring and uplifting holiday morning services.
 
Monday, September 28, 10 a.m.
Sukkot - Yom Tov Shacharit Service
 
Friday, October 2, 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!
 
Monday, October 5, 10 a.m.
Shemini Atzeret - Yom Tov Shacharit Service with Yizkor in memory of departed loved ones.

Alan Ullman
Monday Mornings With Rabbi Alan Ullman
 
Shabbat and the Sabbatical Year: An exploration of why the Shabbat and the Sabbatical Year are the greatest revolutionary creations in our whole tradition.
 
There will be a 20 person limit to this class.
 
Registration process: First come, first served
 
Class dates:  October 19, November 16, 23, 30, December 14, 21
   
Monday, September 28, 9:00 a.m. - registration opens to Temple Shir Tikva members only.  To register you must call/see someone in the temple office to reserve your spot with a check or credit card.  Office phone # is 508-358-9992.  Your space can not be reserved without payment.
 
Should you need financial assistance, please call Susan Altman for a confidential conversation; we want all students who want to participate to be registered for the class.
 
Monday, October 12, 9:00 a.m. - registration opens to Non-Temple Shir Tikva members.  To register you must call/see someone in the temple office to reserve your spot with a check or credit card.  Office phone # is 508-358-9992.  Your space can not be reserved without payment.
 
Registration for all will close on October 16, 2015
 
Class fees:
TST Members:    $36
Non-Members:    $72
 
To sponsor/support another student's participation in the class, please consider an addition donation to your class fee.
 
Please call the Marcus Cohn with any questions, mecpc1@gmail.com.

Mitzvah Day 2015
Sunday, October 25, 9:00-11:00 a.m.

It is not what one says, but rather what one does, that makes all the difference in the world. (Pirke Avot 1:17)

You are invited to participate in a mitzvah project. All projects are multigenerational.

Donations to cover cost of materials greatly appreciated. Suggested donation:  $10 per family. To sign up, email mitzvahday@shirtikva.org with project choice and number of participants. Space is limited on some projects, so sign up today. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.
 
Full list of projects
Create No-Sew Blankets and Cards for Children's Hospital - All ages
Help kids stay warm and cozy this winter while they are being treated at Children's Hospital. Cheer patients up with well wish cards.
 
Donate Hair to Locks of Love - All ages
Donate at least 10 inches of your hair to a financially challenged child who is suffering hair loss due to a medical illness. Haircuts will be done by a professional stylist.  If you have questions, or to sign up for a slot, contact Marj Lustig at mslust@comcast.net. Respond early, some years we have had too many offers to accommodate!
 
Work at Lucy and Joe Press Food Pantry in Framingham,  All ages
Spend your morning at the Lucy and Joe Press Food Pantry @Jewish Family Service of Metrowest in Framingham.  Help sort food donations and stock the pantry.  Participants may also bring groceries items if they so choose (list of items most needed will be provided in advance). 
 
Create Party Boxes for Birthday Wishes - Age 8+
Every child deserves a birthday party. Help assemble a "party in a box" to be delivered to children living in homeless shelters.
 
Assemble Personal Care Packages for Hope and Comfort - Age 8 +
Spend about 45 minutes packing personal care items at the temple and then deliver them to the JFS Hastings House in Framingham (about 10 minutes away).  We will meet, greet, hand out our care packages, and enjoy some Bingo, pizza and prizes.

Prepare Desserts for Pearl Street Café - Age 8 +
Prepare a delicious no-bake dessert for Pearl Street Cafe, a hot meal program in Framingham serving dinner Tuesdays and Thursdays.
 
Harvest the Mitzvah Garde - Ages10+,
Help with the final harvest of the season, plant garlic, and prepare TST's Mitzvah Garden for winter. The vegetables will be donated locally.
 
Cook Dinner for Family Promise - Age 12+
Prepare dinner for Family Promise's homeless families staying at Peace Lutheran in Wayland.
 
Paint at Sage House in Framingham - Age 14 +
Paint two rooms at Sage House. Sage House in Framingham is a place where housing and services are provided to families and male head of household recovering from addiction. Requires 6-8 volunteers.
 
Participate in Habitat for Humanity Build in Wayland - Age 16 +
Work at a local build site. No experience necessary and they provide all tools. Requires 12-15 volunteers. Work shifts 9:30 am - 4:00 pm
 
Setup for Family Promise at Peace Lutheran Church in Wayland - Age 16 +
Move items large and small to set up welcoming and comfortable bedrooms and living areas for homeless families. 4 adults/teens are needed for the work. Younger children welcome to lend a hand.­­ Time TBD
 
Concert for Seniors by Shirei Yeladim- members of youth choir only
Shirei Yeladim, TST's youth choir for grades 3-6, will continue an annual tradition and perform for senior residents of Shillman House in Framingham.  Performance at 1:30 pm. Details will be provided by the youth choir.

Mussar
What is Mussar?
Ever wondered how you might become more mindful and self-aware? Do you sometimes feel you could better direct your reactions and impulses? Do you seek stronger, healthier relationships with others in your life, work and community?    
Mussar is a centuries-old Jewish tradition that can help you develop inner awareness, and bring about transformation of the traits of the soul, in order to become the finest version of the person you already are.  Through journaling, meditation, and personal reflection, we will delve into Mussar using methods drawn from the Mussar Institute, www.mussarinstitute.org, and Everyday Holiness by Alan Morinis.

This cohort will be led by Rabbi Jennifer Gubitz.
The cost for each course is $72 for members and $108 for non-members.
To register, mail in a check to the temple office, attention Karen Edwards.
 
Seeking Everyday Holiness - Mussar Study
Thursdays, 7:15 - 9:00 p.m.
October 8, 15, 29, November 12, 19, December 3, 17 and January 7, 21
 
Seasons of Mussar (Prerequisite: Seeking Everyday Holiness)
Wednesdays, 7:15 - 9:00 p.m.
January 27, February 10, 24, March 16, 30 and April 13, 27  
Ganeinu
Click here to register
(see below for Parenting Through a Jewish Lens) 
Adult Shabbaton Retreat
Friday, November 20 - Sunday, November 22
 
Please join us for Shir Tikva's third Adult Shabbaton Retreat at the
beautiful Wylie Inn and Conference Center in Beverly, Massachusetts. It will be another extraordinary weekend of beautiful services, invigorating
study and entertainment!
 
The all-inclusive cost of the weekend will be approximately $675 per couple and $420 per single occupancy. Please reserve your place soon with a check of $150 per person, made out to Temple Shir Tikva and mailed to the office.
 
Final payment will be due October 30. What a beautiful way to draw the bonds of
community and friendship together in this warm and elegant retreat setting.
 
For more information, please contact Nancy Gossels at ngossels@gmail.com or 508-358-7438. 
Second Annual  Reyim Progressive Dinner
Sunday, October 18, 6 p.m.
Calling all Empty Nesters!
  
We're kicking off the new year with another fun dinner.
Join us for a lively Southern Style BBQ*catered by Blue Ribbon in West Newton!

Once again we'll change tables for each course to meet new and old friends.

Tell your friends you're going and they'll want to go too!

Cost: $36 per person. RSVP and registration: www.shirtikva.org/reyimdinner

Deadline to RSVP: October 9

For more information, contact
Beth Volk (missbeth47@aol.com)
Joan Lappin (jglappin@yahoo.com)
 
*Gluten-free/kosher-style/vegetarian options
Kesher is Looking for New Members
Dear Friends,

Let's start the new year off with a gift of kindness. We all know we will be in need someday and we also all know how good it feels to give of oneself. One of the best and easiest ways is to sign up to volunteer for the Kesher committee. It calls for a quick fix sometimes for someone who might need some cheering up or maybe to share some good news. Sometimes it is just a quick drop off of a meal or a ride if someone is in need.
If you are interested having your name added to the volunteer list please let me know by sending me a quick note to dorway26@gmail.com.
Thanks so much and have a healthy and sweet New Year.

Regards,
Dorie Nickelsberg
 
Brotherhood Golf Tournament
Wednesday, October 7, 2015
15th Annual TST Golf Tournament

Golfers - the time to act is now! Sign up as a foursome, a pair or on your own to participate. All levels are welcome.

When: Wednesday, October 7

Where: Stow Acres North Course (the first time TST has played this prestigious course)
The golf tournament is one of the most important fund raisers for the Temple each year. Be part of it - we need to know of your participation now.
For more, go to www.shirtikva.org/golf
WWIAG Presents "David"
Sunday, October 18, 3-5:30 p.m.
The Islamic Center of Boston, 126 Boston Post Road, Wayland
 
The Weston- Wayland Interfaith Action Group (WWIAG) invites you to view the film "DAVID."
 
"David" is a simple yet profound tale of the journey of two preteen boys - one Muslim (Daud) and one Jewish (Yoav). A friendship develops between the two boys, and complications evolve around youthful deceit and the best of intentions. The boys discover that while they do have their differences, they are ultimately most similar. They're just being kids. The film is as much about youthful  camaraderie as it is about cultural divisions and boundaries. It is appropriate for middle school and high school children as well as adults, and families are encouraged to attend.
 
A discussion facilitated by Dr. Asif Razvi, member and past president of the Islamic Center of Boston, and Rabbi Jen Gubitz of Shir Tikva will follow the showing of the film.
 
There is no charge to see the film and registration is not required.
 
This event is co-sponsored by Temple Shir Tikva and The Islamic Center of Boston.
Regularly Scheduled Services
Simchat Shabbat, Friday, 6:15 p.m.

Early Shacharit, followed by Torah study, Sat. 8:30 a.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.  
In Our Congregation
R'fuah Sh'lema...
Our Thoughts and Prayers are with those that are ill:

 

Abba Noach ben Yehudit 

Aryeh ben Raizel   

Liberty Arnold 

Loretta Arost

Avraham ben Hanah    

Ben Boverman

Joan Carlton 

Chana bat Miriam

Chava bat Sarah

Janet Decker

Chet Dlugokinsky

Aliza Dorfman  

Murray Finkel 

Robert Friedman

Gittel Leah bat Sarah Faige     

Minnie Goldenberg

 

 

 

 

 

 

Linda Hecker 

Ethan Kadish 

Vivienne Kalman

Edith Kaye

Raya Keseberg 

Wanda Kolofoff

Lenore Larkin

Marjorie Levitan 

Jamie Levy

Mendel Peretz ben Ita Chana  

Christopher Montgomery 

Nachama bat Trayna Raizel

Jeremy Pivor  

 

   

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

Sherri Pilskin  

Shayndl bat Mina v'Beryl

Rachel Shira bat Lishka 

Trudie Rockoff

Sarah Faiga bat Malka 

Heidi Tissenbaum  

Yaakov Pichas ben Shaina   

Yehuda ben Raizel  

Yosef Baer ben Yehudit

Yosef ben Levana 

Merle Zabusky

 

 

 

Mazel Tov...  
  • Robert and Carole Bellman on the marriage of their son, Miles to Leah Hess
  • Joanne Baron on the birth of her granddaughter, Riley Elizabeth Baron, daughter of Zachary and Michelle Baron
  • Dale and Dianne Zeskind
    on the birth of their granddaughter, Beatrice Caroline Zeskind, daughter of Ben and Lisa Zeskind
  • David and Nancy Poorvu,on the engagement of their daughter Jennifer Poorvu to Adam Gutbezahl
  • Gary and Caryl Shawon the engagement of their daughter, Brittany Shaw to Joe Nagelberg 
Condolences...  
  • Mark Volk on the death of his mother, Lelene Volk
  • Larry Salk on the death of his mother, Jacqueline Salk
  • Mitch Corton, on the death of his mother, Mia Corton
  • Daniel Miller on the death of his wife, Betty Ann Miller
  • Lena Savikovsky on the death of her father, Semyon Sirotin
  • Karen Langweber on the death of her mother, Charlotte Beck
In Our Community
Parenting Through a Jewish Lens
Parenting Through a Jewish Lens at Temple Shir Tikva This Fall!
 
Starting November 1, 2015, meets for 6 sessions, Sundays, 9:30 - 11:00 a.m.
  •        Free babysitting available!
This program brings together caring parents and expert facilitators. Parents explore compelling Jewish texts and traditions while sharing stories and ideas about raising children. Parents from all backgrounds welcome.
Discussion topics include how to incorporate Judaism into your daily life, how to parent during a loss, how to approach tzedakah/charity as a family, how to raise resilient children and much more.
For more information visit www.hebrewcollege.edu/parenting or email Parenting at parenting@hebrewcollege.edu.
Bus Tour of Jewish Boston Explores Synogogue Communities
Sunday, October 18 from 12:00-6:00 pm
Join us as we come together to explore the relationship between synagogue communities and their sacred sites.
 
What happens when demographic change requires a congregation to move to alternative space or a new community? How does a shul decide to remain in the same facility, and the same community, for generations? What kinds of renovations and infusion of capital are needed to bring this about?
 
SCM's "Bus Tour name" will take us from suburban congregations in Newton and Brookline through the urban neighborhoods of Roxbury and Dorchester, to the Vilna Shul in the West End, ending up at the Walnut Street Shul in Chelsea (not yet confirmed).
 
Along the way we will meet people and visit former and present synagogues that tell the larger story of Boston's Jewish history--a story in which each of us are participants and shapers.
 
We will begin and end at Congregation Mishkan Tefila in Chestnut Hill (rain or shine).
Our tour will be led by Ellen Smith,historian and curator of Boston Jewish history; and Associate Professor, Dept. of Near Eastern and Judaic Studies and Director, Hornstein Jewish Professional Leadership Program, Brandeis University.
 
To join us for this exciting tour, advance registration is required ($45 per person).
To register, click here.