May 15, 2016
 Issue 36
Bernstein on Broadway
Saturday, May 21, 8 p.m., with dessert reception  
Please join us for a night of songs and joyful celebration presented by the Temple Shir Tikva choir featuring the Broadway music of Leonard Bernstein, honoring the original members of our Temple choir.  
We invite you to participate with us in a fun evening of tribute to those whose artistry and voices have uplifted us all.  
$18 per person ticket price.

In addition to purchasing tickets, we request that you consider a donation of $36 or higher, to honor all of our choir members and music staff for their dedication and service to the temple. You will be listed as a supporter in the evening's program book, and your donation will benefit the TST Annual Fund. All donations made by May 15 will be included in the program. 

Click here to purchase a ticket or make a donation by May 15  for an amazing evening of song and celebration.
Contact Susan Benjamin at susan.benjamin71@gmail.com or Candy Steingisser at candacels@comcast.net for information.

**Please email Jayne Lampert directly at jlampert8@comcast.net if you would like to bake for the desert reception following the concert. Few more bakers still needed.**
 
Adult Education Presents: Avraham Infeld
Monday, May 23, 7 p.m.
Avraham Infeld: TRYING TO MAKE SENSE OF THE PHENOMENON CALLED ISRAEL
An evening with Avraham Infeld, "one of the most compelling teachers and leaders in the Jewish education world today. Based in Jerusalem, but a traveler to all parts of the globe, he has dedicated his long and distinguished career to helping Jews find meaning and joy in their Jewish identities." www.Melitz.org

Avraham has a unique down to earth speaking style, using humor, stories, and simplicity to communicate powerful ideas, precious insights and canny observations and wisdom about Jewish identity, including the relationship of all Jews to the State of Israel. As the President of International Hillel, Avraham worked with Shir Tikva's past President, Jim Shane, who was on its Board of Directors at that time. Jim was able to persuade Avraham to take a night off from his two week speaking tour in the U.S. to speak to our Congregation.
 
Q & A to follow. There is no charge, but please R.S.V.P.  
TST Annual Appeal - 100% Community Participation
Thanks to all of our members who have shown their support of the TST Annual Fund spring appeal, we are pleased to report that we have raised $18,000 towards the $25,000 match in new and increased donations so far. The match includes 44 new and 47 increased donations. We are so very grateful for this extraordinary show of support for our sacred community. We are moving in a positive direction, but we still need support from 100% of our community to meet our goal of raising $275,000 by June 30, 2016.

Have you donated to the annual fund yet? Our goal is to have all members in our community donate to the TST Annual Fund. Donations can be at any level you are comfortable with. As you know, Tzedakah and giving is a key part of our culture and responsibility. Donations to the Annual Fund are the best and most direct way for you to give locally and meaningfully to a Jewish cause with direct impact to you, your family, and your community.
The Temple simply can't continue to grow without everyone's support. The great news is that like spring, our sacred community is blossoming, with activity, programs, and worship.  We are in process of a senior Rabbi search, shaping the direction of our community for years to come.  Part of the process of attracting the best rabbi will be to demonstrate that we are an active, engaged, and participatory community. We need your help to do this and to meet the budget needs of all the important commitments we have made.
Now is a unique opportunity to amplify the impact of your donation. Please help us to reach our goal of achieving the $25,000 match, and securing our campaign goal of raising $275,000 from 100% of our temple community. We appreciate that you seize this opportunity to participate!
Adult Education Presents: Jews From Far Flung Places
Wednesdays, May 18 - June 15, 7:00 p.m.
Temple Shir Tikva is blessed with a community comprised of Jews from many countries. Most of us, however, have more curiosity than knowledge about the history, culture, traditions and religious practices of Jews from lands far away. This program, led by six members of our Shir Tikva community, seeks not only to satisfy your curiosity, but also to broaden your knowledge and deepen your understanding of these aspects of Jewish life in Africa and Eastern Europe.

Our speakers have all done independent historical research for this program, grown up in the 20th century in countries once ruled by colonial empires, monarchies, despots, and dictators. They were close witnesses to the aftermath of WWII and the Cold War. They are all serious, accomplished professionals.

They will speak both about the history and historical context of Jews in their native lands, the attempts by the Jews to adapt to political, ethnic and religious attacks on their  way of life while there. Finally, they will share their Jewish journey to Boston, including the story of their assimilation into American Jewish life.

Speakers will entertain questions from the audience for a reasonable period of time after they conclude their presentations.

There will be no charge for this program.
R.S.V.P. at www.shirtikva.org/jfffp
Sisterhood Book Group
Thursday, June 9, 7:30 p.m.
The final book group selection of the year will be On the Move: A Life: Oliver Sacks. See the description below. If you have read any of his other works or essays, come join us and add to the discussion.  Please bring book recommendations for next year as well.
 
From the Amazon.com review 
"When Oliver Sacks was twelve years old, a perceptive schoolmaster wrote: "Sacks will go far, if he does not go too far." It is now abundantly clear that Sacks has never stopped going. With unbridled honesty and humor, Sacks writes about the passions that have driven his life-from motorcycles and weight lifting to neurology and poetry. He writes about his love affairs, both romantic and intellectual; his guilt over leaving his family to come to America; his bond with his schizophrenic brother; and the writers and scientists-W. H. Auden, Gerald M. Edelman, Francis Crick-who have influenced his work. On the Move is the story of a brilliantly unconventional physician and writer, a man who has illuminated the many ways that the brain makes us human."
Volunteer Celebration

Early Learning Center

Annual TST Family Golf and Tennis Outing
Monday, June 20, Charter Oak Country Club, Hudson
The Annual TST Family Golf and Tennis Outing is fast approaching and the time to sign up is NOW!

This year the event is in a great (new) location and there are activities for the entire family:
  • Golf for all - everyone welcome
  • Tennis courts for tennis players of all ages
  • NEW - Mah Jongg Tournament
  • Olympic size swimming pool for all members of the family
  • Adult Jacuzzi and baby pool
  • Dinner
The golf tournament will feature a 12:30 p.m. shotgun start and is open to golfers of all abilities.
Tennis, swimming and access to club facilities will be available all afternoon.

For everyone, afternoon activities will be followed by dinner and a silent auction.  

Non-TST members are welcome too - bring your friends.
Check out the club website at here  and sign up today!

Contact Scott Shapiro with any questions: scottgshapiro@gmail.com
Regularly Scheduled Services
Simchat Shabbat, Friday, 6:15 p.m.

Early Shacharit, followed by Torah study, Saturday 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
Aviva bat Miriam
Sean Bilodeau
Henry Buianowski  
Joan Carlton
Ray Cue
Janet Decker
Aliza Dorfman
Roseann Dunn   
Murray Finkel
Robert Friedman
Gittel Leah bat Sarah Faige     
Gedalia ben Rut
HaRav David Hillel ben Chaya Brina 
HaRav Mordecai ben Chana 
Jeremiah ben Chaya Adiel
Ethan Kadish 
Vivienne Kalman
Stan Kaplan
Edith Kaye
Wanda Kolofoff
Lenore Larkin
Luke Lorio
Yonina bat Manya
Rachel Marker
Mendel Peretz ben Ita Chana  
Leo Miller
Christopher Montgomery
Charles Morse
Nachama bat Trayna Raizel
Dorie Nickelsberg

  
  
Jeremy Pivor
Deborah Podolsky Ravenna
Pam Pingeton 
Shayndl bat Mina v'Beryl
Stacey Roswell
Sarah Faiga bat Malka
Jim Solomon
Harvey Spencer
Heidi Tissenbaum
Tzipporah Gittel bat Rut
Jan Whitzman  
Merle Zabusky
  
  
  
Mazel Tov...  

  • Jay and Carol Atlas, on the birth of their grandson, Maddox Atlas Mitchell, son of Micah and Jaimie Mitchell

  • Don Schuler and Joan Blair, on the wedding of their son, Steven Schuler to Serena Shulman

  • Jerry and Susan Haber, on the birth of their grandson, Jacob Lem Haber, son of Douglas Haber and Michelle Leung
  • Jeff and Laraine Levy, on the birth of Jeff's granddaughter, Morgan Elizabeth Byrne, daughter of Michael and Rebecca Byrne
Condolences...  
  • Steve Kaplan,  on the death of his mother, Glenyce Kaplan
  • Julio Machado, on the death of his brother, Jose Ronaldo Machado
  • Jill Katz, on the death of her father, Bernard Freedman 

  • Frank Malkin, on the death of his father, Meyer (Mike) Malkin

Celebrate Israel Family Event
Sunday, May 15, 3:00 p.m., Berklee Performance Center, Boston
 
Kids and adults alike will enjoy a performance by Israeli children's entertainer Michal Haktana (who will perform in English and Hebrew), magic tricks with Eran Biderman, a community showcase of local Israeli and day schools, exciting giveaways and more! | $7.50 per person (including fees) | More Information and Tickets
Jewish Film Festival
May 4 - 22, 2016
National Center for Jewish Film's 19th Annual Film Festival Program: All tickets now on sale!. Join us for 29 screenings and film premieres from nine countries.
Click here for a list of films and to order tickets - advanced purchase recommended. 
Celebrate Israel Family Event
URJ Summer Camp Tours
 

Mayyim Hayyim
June 9, 6 p.m., Temple Emanuel, Newton, MA
 
Mayyim Hayyim is a 21st century mikveh rooted in ancient tradition and reinvented to serve today's Jewish community. A resource for learning, spiritual discovery and creativity where women and men of all ages celebrate milestones such as weddings and b'nei mitzvah; where conversion to Judaism is accorded the honor and dignity it deserves; where survivors of trauma, illness or loss find solace; and where women explore the ritual of monthly immersion on their own terms.
 
Mayyim Hayyim provides more than 1500 immersions and 110 education programs every year, hosts art exhibits, offers national consultation services, and provides meaningful volunteer opportunities and training. A local treasure and an international model since 2004, Jews from around the US and Israel visit Mayyim Hayyim to tour, learn, and immerse.
 
Our Spring Event on June 9 brings in a major portion of the support we need to keep our doors open.  Please help us in spreading the word about our event and encouraging people to attend. It will be a wonderful evening, full of laughter, song and stories.  Contact events@mayyimhayyim.org for more information.

Ticket prices are $54.