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November 6, 2016
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Issue 04
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This Week @ Shir Tikva
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Sunday, November 6, 9 - 11 a.m.
Congregation Community Brunch
Join us for a Congregation Community brunch hosted by the Congregation Engagement Committee. Reconnect with old friends or make new friends in a warm and friendly environment over hot scrambled eggs and coffee, and other nosh.
R.S.V.P.
Ruchi G'viati
Sundays 9:30 - 10:45 a.m., November 6, December 4, January 8, April 2
No pre-registration required.
Ruchi G'viati is a holistic experience that teaches timeless strategies drawn from Jewish tradition for caring for your mind, body, and soul. This dynamic series of workshops is based on music, contemplative meditation, Torah study, psychological thought, and gentle Yoga. Facilitated by Cantor Hollis Schachner, Dr. Randy Kamen Gredinger, and Holly Friedman Glick, LICSW, RYT.
Tuesday, November 8 and/or Thursday, November 10 
The Temple Shir Tikva Center for Jewish Spirituality is pleased to bring yoga to our congregation and to the TST Early Learning Center community.
Classes are being held on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9:15 -10:15 a.m.
Classes are $18 per class (Tuesdays through November 22 and Thursdays through December 15 (class will not meet on November 24)
Tuesday, November 8, 7:30 p.m.
Election Results Viewing and Discussion
You are invited to join a special LLAIC discussion of election results as they happen .
LLAIC is the lifelong learning organization that has been utilizing space at Temple Shir Tikva for its courses, meetings and special events.
Harriet Janel-Starrett, a long time LLAIC course leader will lead us in discussion in an Election Night Carnival as we enjoy pizza, delicious desserts and watch the election returns as they come in.
Elie Wiesel with Rabbi Douglas Kohn
Wednesday evenings, November 9 - December 7, 7:30 p.m.
Class is not limited; all may attend. There are no fees for the class. For more information, please call Karen Edwards in the Temple Office, 508-358-9992.
Thursday, November 10 7:30 P.M.
TST Social
It is time for another TST Social, open to ALL adults at the temple. This month we will be introducing Mah Jongg to  the games due to popular demand. So, come on out for an hour or two with friends from the temple to join in fun conversation and friendly competition.
Although walk-ins are welcome, we are asking everyone to please Click here to let us know if you will be coming.
Thursdays 7-9:00 pm
November 10, 17, December 1, 8, 15
Piyyutim
Piyyutim are ancient and modern sacred Hebrew poems. Through piyyutim, we can explore the human voice as conduit for contemplative practice, combining the beauty of Jewish liturgical poetry with soulful chanting. We will explore the lives of the poets and their writings through study of their cultural and historical contexts while developing the practice of chanting. Co-taught by Harry Abadi and Cantor Hollis Schachner.
Stacy Peasley Concert 
Friday November 11, 10:30 a.m.
CD Release Concert
Sponsored by TST Early Learning Center & WCPA
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Coming Up @ Shir Tikva
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Healthy Aging Lunch and Learn: Featuring Rabbi Herman Blumberg
Tuesday, November 15, 12:00 p.m.
What does it mean to be spiritual? Can religion be more valuable as we age? Do we develop different levels of spirituality across life stages?
What does it mean to be spiritual? Can religion be more valuable as we age? Do we develop different levels of spirituality across life stages?
 Sisterhood Book Group, Tuesday, November 15, 7:30 p.m.
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Save the Date
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 The Third Annual David Passer ז"לSocial Justice Lecture
Sunday, November 20, 9 a.m.
Rabbi Bernard Mehlman, Senior Scholar, Temple Israel, Boston, and beloved friend and rabbi of David Passer (z"l)
Rabbi Mehlman will present on
"A Liberal Jewish View on the Right to Die"
The David Passer Annual Social Justice Lecture was created in 2014 as a special fund at Temple Shir Tikva to honor our friend and former Executive Director David Passer, of blessed memory.
Learners' Shabbat: V'shamru: Keeping Shabbat or Praying on Shabbat followed by Pot-Luck Dinner
December 2, 6:15 p.m.
A special Shabbat Service with Learning about the Prayers Built-In!!
Through the inspiration of our Interfaith Committee, we are pleased to offer a monthly Learners' Shabbat, during which Rabbi Kohn, Cantor Schachner and Lev Friedman, our Rabbinic Intern, will explore with us meanings and possibilities of a specific prayer.
We'll all go home with a richer appreciation and understanding of the prayer service, and of that particular prayer!
More information to follow!
Mah Jongg for Beginners
Sunday, January 22,29, February 5, 12, 11:30 a.m.
We know a lot of women in our community play - if you have ever wondered  what the "bams, cracks, and dots" were all about, we are ready to introduce you to the game enjoyed by generations of Jewish Women. No experience necessary!
It is strongly recommended you attend all 4 classes, if possible.
Price: $10 which includes the 2016 card. (Non-members $18)
Adult Shabbaton Retreat, Wylie Inn, Beverly, MA, March 24-26
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Announcements
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An Update from Judy Kaye, Chair, Rabbi Search Committee
Dear Friends,
The Rabbi Search Committee has been hard at work since the summer, when our application was filed with the Central Conference of American Rabbis' Placement Office. We have had an incredible response to our application and have received resumes from 29 very talented rabbis...read more
Do you have Human Resource Policy Writing Expertise?
If so, this is a great opportunity for you to get involved and add value to TST! We will be updating the Temple Shir Tikva Employee Hand Book used by our staff.
 Join Temple Shir Tikva and the Social Action Committee in Supporting the TST Early Learning Center Holiday Cheer Toy Drive
The Holiday Cheer Toy Drive benefits children from the Voices Against Violence project in Framingham. Make the holiday wishes of a child in Metrowest come true!
Participants in this drive will receive a name and wish list of a child to purchase holiday gifts for. Contact Amanda Glynn at amanda.s.glynn@gmail.com
NO LATER THAN Thursday November 10 to request a wishlist. All gifts must be dropped off at Temple Shir Tikva from Monday, November 28 - Friday, December 2.
Click here for more information
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In Our Congregation
R'fuah Sh'lema
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Our Thoughts and Prayers are with those that are ill:
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Aryeh ben Raizel
Aviva bat Miriam
Baruch ben Drora
Richard Blocker
Ray Cue
Janet Decker
Aliza Dorfman
Roseann Dunn
Murray Finkel
Robert Friedman
Leon Gainsboro
Gittel Leah bat Sarah Faige
HaRav David Hillel ben Chaya Brina
HaRav Mordecai ben Chana Michael Hecker Hudson Robert Fortney Horne
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Ethan Kadish
Edith Kaye
Miri Klau
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
Rahel Chaya bat Leah Shayna
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Jeremy Pivor
Pam Pingeton
Marie Puffer
Shayndl bat Mina v'Beryl
Stacey Roswell
Sarah Faiga bat Malka
Lisa Shapiro
Harvey Spencer
Heidi Tissenbaum
Tzipporah Gittel bat Rochel
Tzipporah Gittel bat Rut
Jan Whitzman
David Willett
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Mazel Tov...
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Ellen and Stuart Chasen on the marriage of their son, Jeremy Chasen to Kristin Hunter
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Fred and Peggi Cohen on the birth of their grandson, Wyatt Finn Orff, son of Michael Orff and Emily Cohen
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Michael Abrahams and Aviva Jeruchim on the marriage of their daughter, Talia Abrahams to Adam Hirsh
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Michael Abrahams and Aviva Jeruchim on the engagement of their son, Danny Abrahams to Kyla Guidaboni
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Scott Machanic and Linda Zaccagnini on the birth of their grandson, Myles Melvin Machanic, son of Mike and Amy Machanic
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Condolences...
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- Janice Malkin, on the death of her mother, Rose Scharfstein
- Jessica Deckinger, on the death of her grandmother, Beverly Smerling
- Diane Homer, on the death of her mother, Shirley Bernstein
- Steve Tharler, on the death of his father, Stanley Tharler
- Millie Kateman, on the death of her mother, Carolyn Savary
- Randi Biren, on the death of her father, Daniel Gittelman
- Wendy Armour, on the death of her mother, Muriel Kaplan
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Regularly Scheduled Services
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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.(Sept. - June)
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