January 24, 2016                                                                                  Issue 20

Parking at Shir Tikva
Shir Tikva has a number of parking spots that are designated for those with Handicapped plates or window tags.
Please be respectful of our congregants who need these spots.
 
Adult Education Committee Presents:
The Promise Land with Alan Ullman
One of the great arcing themes of our Torah is the Promised Land. Often we spend a lot of time exploring the journey to the Promised Land. In this course, we will be studying what it means to arrive in and inhabit the Promised Land. And what does it mean for us today to experience our lives in a land flowing with milk and honey.
 
There will be two sections of the class this semester:
Monday           2/22, 3/21, 3/28, 4/4, 4/25, 5/23
Friday              2/12, 2/26, 3/18, 3/25, 5/20, 6/3
 
Classes will be held from 9:30 -11:00 a.m.
There will be a minimum of 8 students and a maximum of 20 students for each section.
 
Registration process:
  • First come, first served - by phone ONLY
  • You may only register for one class
  • You may register yourself and your spouse but no others.
Monday, January 25, 9:30 a.m. - registration opens to Temple Shir Tikva members only.  To register, call the temple office and reserve your spot with a credit card.  Office phone # is 508-358-9992.
 
Monday, February 8, 9:30 a.m. - registration opens to Non-Temple Shir Tikva members.  To register, call the temple office and reserve your spot with a credit card.  Office phone # is 508-358-9992.
 
Class fees:
TST Members           $54
Non-Members           $118
 
To sponsor/support another student's participation in the class, please consider an addition donation to your class fee.
 
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.
A Season of Mussar with Rabbi Jen Gubitz
What is Mussar?
Ever wondered how you might become more mindful and self-aware? 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. Through journaling, meditation, and personal reflection, we will delve into Mussar using methods drawn from the Mussar Institute.
 
February 10, 24 - Humility, Anger
March 16, 30 -Gratitude, Trust
April 13, 27- Honor, Alacrity

The cost for this course is $72 for members and $108 for non-members. To register, email Karen Edwards, kedwards@ shirtikva.org and mail a check to the temple office.
Brotherhood Presents: Comedy Night
Saturday, January 30, 7 p.m. 

Join us for a great night of community and laughs!  The night will include great headliner comedians and our traditional Chinese food buffet dinner, drinks (beer and wine) and great homemade desserts.  This has always proven to be a very fun, great adult night out at the temple.  (Must be at least 21 years old.) 
Please register by Jan 27th if you plan to attend so we know how much food to get. You will also get the lower pricing.

For more information and to register click here. Please be sure to list the names of the people coming with you in the appropriate box.
Payment can be made online when you register with a credit card or you can pay at the door.

We look forward to seeing you there!
 
February Board of Directors Meeting
The next meeting of the Temple Board of Directors will be held on Monday, February 8 in the Beit Midrash.
 
All members in good standing are welcome to attend.
The meeting will begin promptly at 7:30 P.M.
Engaging Minds Workshops at Shir Tikva
Free Parent Workshop: "Strategies for Reducing Academic Stress and Creating Successful Students"
  • Sunday, January 31 at 9:15a.m. at Tempe Shir Tikva
  • Thursday, February 4 at 7:30 p.m. at Temple Shir Tikva
A recent survey by the American Psychological Association revealed that 83 percent of teens feel that school is "a somewhat or significant" source of stress. Teen stress has become an epidemic and most teens don't know how to manage it. Consequently, teens are endangering their long-term physical and mental health. Engaging Minds, an after-school learning center with practices in Newton and Wayland (right here at Shir Tikva!), is hosting two "Reducing Academic Stress" workshops, specifically designed for parents. The workshop will provide parents with actionable strategies they can use to help their children regain control of, and better manage, their academics to help reduce stress and increase self-confidence.
 
Engaging Minds is an after-school tutoring and coaching program that focuses on strengthening executive function skills (organization, prioritization, initiation of tasks, study skills, time management, goal-setting, planning) as a key driver in managing and reducing academic stress and student workload.
Please link to the attached flyer for more information on the workshop and if you have additional questions, please contact Dan Levine of Engaging Minds directly at dan@engagingmindsonline.com or 617-964-3100.
 Click here for more information 
Volunteer at Pearl Street Cupboard and Cafe
Pearl Street Cupboard & Cafe, 10 Pearl Street, Framingham
Temple Shir Tikva will be providing volunteer meal servers twice a month at Pearl Street Cafe in Framingham. Operated by United Way, Pearl Street Cafe is a warm and welcoming place where those struggling with food insecurity can enjoy a "community supper" each Tuesday and Thursday evening. Volunteer adults (and children over 10 accompanied by an adult) act as wait-staff, serving guests a freshly prepared restaurant-style meal. A wonderful and rewarding mitzvah opportunity!

Any questions? Please contact Meredith Roberts, meredithhroberts@yahoo.com or Amy Podolsky, podolsky.arp@gmail.com
Adult Education Presents: A Tragic Fate - Holocaust Art Theft

Upcoming Sisterhood Events
Sisterhood Post-Holiday Schmooze: 

Book Group Dates
2/4/2016 - Leaving Berlin, Joseph Kanon
4/7/2016 - The Betrayers, David Bezmozgis
6/2016 (day TBD) - On the Move:  A life, Oliver Sacks (or other writings by Oliver Sacks)
Save the Date: Brisket and Scotch Tasting
March 26, 2016, 7 - 10 p.m. 
Brotherhood and Sisterhood are co-sponsoring a Brisket and Scotch Tasting Dinner

All adult members are invited - plan to join us for good food, scotch and friends!
Sign-ups and RSVP details to come 
Shir Tikva Early Learning Center
TST ELC already has a strong enrollment for the 2016/2017 school year.  Please call or stop in the office to schedule a tour or to pick up an application to secure your spot!  We will also be offering a summer program for four weeks this July, from 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m., Tuesday -Thursday.  Stay tuned for details.
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.

In Our Congregation
R'fuah Sh'lema...
Our Thoughts and Prayers are with those that are ill:
  
Abba Noach ben Yehudit
Maureen Andreassi  
Aryeh ben Raizel
Henry Buianowski  
Joan Carlton
Ray Cue
Janet Decker
Aliza Dorfman
Roseann Dunn   
Murray Finkel 
Robert Friedman
Gittel Leah bat Sarah Faige     
Minnie Goldenberg
Gedalia ben Rut  
Vanessa Gravenor
HaRav David Hillel ben Chaya Brina 
HaRav Mordecai ben Chana 
Ethan Kadish 
Vivienne Kalman
Stan Kaplan
Edith Kaye
Wanda Kolofoff
Lenore Larkin
Luke Lorio
Yonina bat Manya
Rachel Marker
Mendel Peretz ben Ita Chana  
Christopher Montgomery 
 
  
  
Nachama bat Trayna Raizel
Jeremy Pivor
Sherri Pilskin  
Shayndl bat Mina v'Beryl
Stacey Roswell
Rhoda Sakowitz
Stan Sakowitz
Sarah Faiga bat Malka
Arden Suvalle
Heidi Tissenbaum   
Merle Zabusky
David Zeff
  
  
  
Mazel Tov...  
  • Laraine and Jeff Levy on the birth of their granddaughter, Charlotte Bea Nakash, daughter of Brian and Lindsay Nakash
  • Mike and Averie Rosemark on the birth of their granddaughter, Maya Lynne Hipsh, daughter of Yoni and Bethani Hipsh
  • Eric and Abby Davis on the birth of their daughter, Lilah Paige Davis
Condolences...  
  • Laurie Kimmelstiel on the death of her father, William E. Bernstein
  • Harry Merkin on the death of his mother, Betty Merkin
Telling Sala's Story

Eisendrath Legislative Assistant
Become an Eisendrath Legislative Assistant:

Yearlong Policy & Social Action Fellowship in the Nation's Capital!
Eisendrath Legislative Assistants (LAs) advocate in Washington, DC for Jewish values and Social Justice on behalf of the Reform Jewish Movement. LAs take part in a wide range of social action activities, including:
  • monitoring legislative activity on a wide portfolio of issues ranging from LGBT equality to foreign policy to the federal budget
  • representing the RAC in diverse advocacy coalitions and to elected officials on Capitol Hill
  • developing innovative synagogue social action programming
  • coordinating special events
  • creating educational materials
  • planning and running educational weekend conferences for teens
  • mobilizing the grassroots of American Jewry

Click here to apply 

 

Application deadline: February 19, 2016
 Who are the current LAs? What are they working on?  Read the RAC blog and   
look at their issue portfolios to find out! 
Our Generation Speaks Fellowship Applications Now Open
This is a truly amazing opportunity for young Israelis and Palestinians!  We offer a fully-funded program with a rigorous academic program at the Heller School for Social Policy and Management at Brandeis University, mentoring from leaders in the public, private, and social sectors, and an ideal environment, provided by MassChallenge, to direct their talents towards establishing and launching social impact ventures in the region.
Know someone who fits the Our Generation Speaks Fellowship criteria??  Send us a referral and encourage them to apply!

Applications for our early-bird deadline close February 14.  

Application

For more information about the application process, please refer to our Application Guide (attached) or website, and direct any questions to christina@ogspeaks.com.  
 
An OGS Fellow should portray these qualities: demonstrated leadership; a commitment to social impact; an entrepreneurial mindset; and an ability to motivate others. In addition, Fellows must also be between 21-29 years of age, have completed an undergraduate degree by February 2016, have a working knowledge of English, and a valid passport.
Parenting Through a Jewish Lens Tweens Edition
Parenting Through a Jewish Lens Tweens Edition at MetroWest Jewish Day School This Spring!
 
Starting March 8, 2016, meets 5 Tuesdays 7:00-8:30 p.m.
 
Join parents of 4th-8th graders for this 5-session program that brings together caring parents and expert facilitator Margie Bogdanow. Parents explore compelling Jewish texts and traditions while sharing stories and ideas about raising tweens.  Learn from both ancient and contemporary sources of wisdom that you are not alone in your journey through this special life stage.
 
Class dates: 3/8, 3/15, 3/22, 3/29, 4/5.
 
The sessions are:
1)  A Jewish Conception of Parenting
2) A Time for Every Purpose: New Freedoms and Setting Limits 
3) Mindful Speech
4) Our Jewish Family
5) Fostering an Ethic of Caring
 
The class fee is $80/individual, or $130/couple.  Fee discounts available upon request.  
We welcome participants from all backgrounds, including interfaith couples, LGBTQ parents, single parents and those raised in other faiths.
For more information visit www.hebrewcollege.edu/parenting or email Parenting at parenting@hebrewcollege.edu