October 2015 - Temple Shir Tikva

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OCTOBER 2015 | TISHRITISHRI-CHESHVAN 5776
The Story of the
“Parliament of the
Jewish People”
Rabbi Neal Gold
Mitzvah Day 2015
Sunday, October 25, 9 –11 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)
T
heodor (Hebrew name: Binyamin Ze’ev) Herzl is one of
the immortal figures in Jewish history. How immortal?
When you visit Israel’s national cemetery on Mount Herzl (!!)
in Jerusalem, his grave stands out from all the rest. It’s a large
monument, with just a single word on the stone: “HERZL.”
And everyone who visits knows exactly to whom that one word
refers.
Herzl was a journalist (after stints as a failed playwright and
lawyer) in Vienna who considered himself an atheist and supporter of Jewish assimilation into the fabric of European society. That is, until he went to France as the foreign correspondent
for the Neue Frei Presse to cover the trial of Alfred Dreyfus.
Reporting on the Dreyfus affair, he was shocked by the mockedup legal proceedings and the rampant anti-Semitism in the Parisian streets, including mobs chanting “Death to the Jews!” It
was there that Herzl came to the realization that the soil and air
of Europe was toxic for Jews. He anticipated, 45 years before
Auschwitz, that a major cataclysm was brewing for the Jewish
people in Europe.
Thus, in 1897 Herzl convened the First Zionist Congress in
Basel, Switzerland. Zionism was, and is, a pluralistic and diverse movement. Many different factions with very different
points of view about how to achieve Jewish autonomy gathered
in Basel for that first Congress.
If it seems melodramatic to say that the spirit of prophecy
descended on Herzl at that time, consider this: In his diary after
the First Zionist Congress, he wrote:
Were I to sum up the Basel Congress in a
word… it would be this: At Basel I founded
the Jewish State. If I said this out loud today
I would be greeted by universal laughter. In
five years perhaps, and certainly in 50 years,
everyone will perceive it.
Whatever inspired him to write those words, it was 50 years
later, on November 29, 1947, that the United Nations voted to
to partition the British Mandate into two states: a Arab one
(Transjordan) and a Jewish one.
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In This Issue...
Shabbat & Holiday Services……………………………………..2
Family Connections……………………………………………...6
Shir Tikva Early Learning Center…………………………….....7
Education………………………………………………………...8
AISH……………………………………………………………..9
Members in the News…………………………………………...10
Tikkun Olam…………………………………………………….11
TST History……………………...….…………………………..12
Donations & New Members.………….…………………...........15
In Our Congregation…..………………………………………...16
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October 2015 Tishri-Cheshvan 5776
Shabbat and Holiday Services
October 2015
Shabbat Sukkot Chol Hamoed
Friday, October 2
6:00 p.m. Forshpeis (Nosh)
6:15 p.m. Simchat Shabbat Service and Festive Sukkot Oneg
Saturday, October 3
8:30 a.m. Early Shacharit Service followed by Torah Study
9:30 a.m. Shabbat Yeladim
10:45 a.m. Late Shacharit Service
Jonah Flaggert, son of Rob Flaggert and Jessie Fein, Bar Mitzvah
Shemini Atzert-Simchat Torah
Monday, October 5
10:00 a.m. Yom Tov Service with Yizkor
6:30 p.m. Simchat Torah Festivities
Shabbat Bereshit
Friday, October 9
6:15 p.m. Simchat Shabbat Service
Saturday, October 10
Shabbat Noach
Friday, October 16
Joshua Schreiber, son of Michael and Jenny Schreiber, Bar Mitzvah
Kendall Geffen, daughter of Lewis Geffen and Margot Geffen,
Bat Mitzvah
Shabbat Lech-Lecha
Friday, October 23
Jordan Otten, daughter of Elizabeth Averch, Bat Mitzvah
Shabbat Vayera
Friday, October 30
Sofia Gatto, daughter of Ben and Lisa Gatto, Bat Mitzvah
Nicole Smith-Vaniz, daughter of William and Alison Smith-Vaniz,
Bat Mitzvah
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November 2015
Shabbat Chaya Sarah
Friday, November 6
Saturday, November 7
9:30 a.m. Shabbat Yeladim
Maxwell Brande, son of Richard and Laura Brande, Bar Mitzvah
Amber Lavoie, daughter of Peter and Amy Freshman, Bat Mitzvah
Shabbat Toldot
Friday, November 13
8:30 a.m. Bar/Bat Mitzvah Torah Study
Madeline Yaffe, daughter of Corey Tobins, Bat Mitzvah
Shabbat Vayetze
Friday, November 20
Shabbat Vayishlach
Friday, November 27
From Our Rabbis and Cantor
We are eager to share in your times of joy and support you
in times of sadness. Please call us directly or
inform an administrative staff member
so we may extend timely friendship and comfort
to you and your family.
Rabbi Neal Gold, Rabbi Jennifer Gubitz,
Cantor Hollis Schachner,
Rabbi Emeritus Herman Blumberg,
Temple Shir Tikva
What is Mussar?
Course Begins Thursday, October 8
Have you 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 a check to the temple office, attention Karen Edwards.
Seeking Everyday Holiness - Mussar Study
Thursdays, 7:15 - 9 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 p.m.
January 27, February 10, 24,
March 16, 30, and April 13, 27
Hineni
Executive Director Notes…
It has been quite some time since I
have shared some thoughts from the Executive
Director’s desk. I wish you all Shana Tova, a
year filled with health and happiness, a year
surrounded by loving family and friends and a
year filled with peace.
How wonderful this past High Holy season
was for me compared to last year. While I still
Susan Altman
do not know everyone by name, I sure know
many more than I did last year and I am always
so happy when I can greet you personally!
When we began wearing name tags for Simchat Shabbat Services last fall, it was with the sole purpose of us getting to know
one another. I don’t recall names quite as quickly as I did in my
younger years but, because of the name tags, I have been able to
commit names to memory.
As my one year anniversary of being your executive director
has passed, I feel like I am a part of your congregation, I am
welcomed with open arms and I am honored to work with you.
I look forward to the opportunity to meet many more of you
and continue the important work that we do every day at Temple
Shir Tikva.
Members in the News
A new column that started last month,
Live Streaming
Shabbat Services
You can view Shabbat services at Temple Shir
Tikva via live stream at 6:15 p.m. each Friday and
8:30 a.m. each Saturday. To access the live stream,
go to www. shirtikva.org/user/login and log into
the website as a Shir Tikva member. Click on
Worship, then on Live Streaming.
If you have forgotten your password, follow
these instructions: www.shirtikva.org/about/
member-login-or-forgotten-password. Enjoy the
live stream and let us know how it works for you
at [email protected]. Guests can get a
temporary password by calling the temple office.
Temple Shir Tikva
Members in the News, appears in Hineni this month
on page 10. If you or an adult member of your family
has won an award or done something newsworthy,
send articles/details to [email protected].
Congratulations, and we look forward to hearing from you
and celebrating you with our whole congregation.
Online Donations
To make performing the mitzvah
of tzedakah more convenient,
we have enabled on-line donations.
Go to
www.shirtikva.org/donate
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TST Board of Directors
September 2015
Rabbi Gold's Remarks: Rabbi Gold shared his perspective on this solemn time of year; a time to ask deep questions and contemplate where
we are and the meaning of our existence. Are we living the lives we want
to lead? He acknowledged the huge amount of preparation by the Rabbis,
Cantor, choir, custodial team, office staff and as well many volunteers
and shared that it is a great privilege to look out at the congregation and
make individual eye contact with so many people he has shared personal
moments with over the years. On December 6 we will be having the second annual David Passer Social Justice Lecture – presented by Rabbi
David Sandel, ADL Director of Interfaith Affairs.
Executive Director's Report: Susan Altman said the Yartzheit wall lights
have been fixed. Susan shared gratitude to Stefanie Janoff and Amanda
Glynn, who put in countless hours to make the Early Learning Center
(ELC) a reality. Our goal was an initial enrollment of 21 children. We
opened with 38– far exceeding expectations! A new street sign has been
ordered, announcing the school. Since June, six of the ELC families
have joined the temple.
ELC Report: Sandy Gold, our new TST ELC Director, shared that we
offer early drop off and flexible extended hours from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
and invited parents to consider using the extended day, as there are still
openings available.
Treasurer's Report: Jeff Maimon reported that we experienced a deficit
of $39k for the year, with expenses on repairs and maintenance greater
than planned; fund raising – especially the annual fund -- ahead of plan,
but collected dues and school fees significantly lower than anticipated.
As of June 30, we had over $100K of uncollected dues from last year.
We continue to work with families and have not lost any member over
financial issues. Jeff reported that our mortgage requires us to achieve a
positive budget, and we have requested a waiver as we ran at a net loss.
For 2016 fiscal year, we should be in a better place, with a 4% increase
in dues and school fees and more families joining. The Finance Committee encourages each committee to live within their budget. 2016 financial priorities will focus on driving new members, the pre-school and
conservative spending. We engaged a firm to perform a capital reserve
study and they detected no short term major structure issues. The study
will help with long term building improvement and fund-raising plans.
Jeff made a motion to distribute restricted funds of $4k from the "Adopt
-A-Family-Fund," established to support the Lapid Shel Tikva program
supporting children at risk in Israel due to trauma experienced by terrorism and broken family situations. The Board voted unanimously to
approve the motion.
Transition Update: Matt Langweber introduced the key decision of
whether to search for an interim rabbi or go directly to a permanent rabbi. Numerous sources recommended hiring an interim rabbi, followed by
a permanent rabbi. CCAR has a list of benefits of an interim rabbi including helping with the healing process; the congregation understanding
what is unique about us; and the congregation creating a strong foundation for a permanent senior rabbi.
The search committee unanimously recommended to go with an interim
rabbi, as did the TST Executive Council.
Members of the Board engaged in a discussion and question and answer
session, exploring alternatives and implications.
The Board voted on and approved a motion (with three abstentions)
to move ahead and submit our application for an Interim Rabbi.
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The Story of the “Parliament
Of the Jewish People”
Rabbi Neal Gold
(continued from page 1)
Herzl was both brilliant and shortsighted in
equal measure. Without a doubt, his vision and
leadership coalesced the various Zionist movements
and set the State of Israel in motion. Certainly, he
was tragically wrong in his writings when he
anticipated that the local Arab populations would
welcome Jewish émigrés with open arms, to share
together in the benefits that would come with
building up the Land.
But one underappreciated aspect of Herzl’s
vision was the creation of the World Zionist
Organization and all the subsequent gatherings of
the World Zionist Congress after 1897. Herzl knew
that the Congress would indeed be the international
parliament of the Jewish people, just as he
recognized that the fledgling state would be of
ultimate importance to Jews everywhere in the
world, not just citizens of Israel. Therefore, he
knew that every Jew had a stake in the well-being
and the character of Jewish State, and thus deserved
a voice in certain aspects of its administration.
Since those early days, the World Zionist
Congress has continued to meet every five years; a
gathering of representatives of the Jewish people
from everywhere in the world, in all our messy
diversity. Of course, there’s no reason anymore for
the Congress to take place in Switzerland, and so it
meets in the only place in the world that the
congress of the Jewish people could convene:
Jerusalem.
Last winter and spring, we spent a lot of time
registering members of Shir Tikva to vote in the
elections for the World Zionist Congress. I’m proud
to say that we—the North American Reform Jewish
community—were successful in our efforts. The
Reform movement in North America received a
significant majority of all the votes cast; in fact, our
faction is larger than the 2nd and 3rd place blocs
combined. That’s great news for anyone who
supports religious pluralism, women’s rights, civil
liberties for all, and reining in the unchecked power
of the ultra-Orthodox Chief Rabbinate of Israel.
The 37th World Zionist Congress opens on
Tuesday, October 20, in Jerusalem. I was honored
to be selected as one of the delegates representing
ARZENU (Reform Judaism internationally) at the
Congress. I’ll be traveling to Jerusalem later this
month for what should be a great adventure, and
with the responsibility of being one of the voices of
progressive religious Zionism. I’m looking forward,
upon my return, to reporting back to you on
everything I experience at the international
parliament of the Jewish people.
Temple Shir Tikva
Hineni
Adult Shabbaton Retreat
Friday, November 20 – Sunday, November 22
J
oin 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 fabulous
entertainment!
The all-inclusive cost of the weekend is approximately $675
per couple and $420 per single occupancy. Space is limited, so
reserve your place soon with a non-refundable check of $150
per person, made out to Temple Shir Tikva. Final payment is
due in October 30.
What a beautiful way to draw the
bonds of community and friendship
together in a warm and elegant retreat
setting.
RSVP to the temple office.
Jewish Meditation
Wednesdays Oct. 7, Oct. 21, Nov. 4, Nov. 18, Dec. 9
6:30-8:00 p.m.
Would you like to learn how to quiet your mind? Are you interested in a practice that can help you experience a more profound
closeness to G-D? Join us, all are welcome—beginners, experienced learners, and anyone seeking to develop or renew their
practice. These sessions will be facilitated by Jay Gainsboro,
Max Klau, Jeff Maimon, Bruce Shackleton and members of our
Innovations in Spirituality team.
President’s
Message
Well, here we are
Julie Kniznik
with our new year in
full swing. Religious
school has begun and we are in the midst of
celebrating our favorite fall festivals of
Sukkot, Shemini Atzeret, and Simchat
Torah. Our preschoolers are getting into
their routines for the year as are our
teachers and our families.
Programming for the fall is rich with
offerings for all. I encourage everyone to
read Vat's Nu and check our calendar on
the TST website where you'll find
information about adult learning classes,
spirituality opportunities, social events,
Brotherhood and Sisterhood events,
Mitzvah Day information, and much, much
more. Connecting with others and getting
involved in synagogue life in new ways
enriches our experience as members of the
Shir Tikva community.
For anyone interested in what's
happening in the broader Reform Jewish
community, the Union for Reform Judaism
is holding its biennial in Orlando, FL from
November 4-8. If you've ever wanted to
hear from the president of our movement,
Rabbi Rick Jacobs, celebrate Shabbat with
thousands from across the country, enjoy
music, theater and even a presidential
candidate debate, consider attending this
year! Check it out at www.biennial.urj.org.
Temple Shir Tikva Is Compensated For Recycling
Our temple is compensated for paper put in the bright green and yellow
recycling bin located outside, near the loading dock. Accepted items include
newspapers, magazines, catalogs, mail, paperback books and colored paper.
Please help us by bringing your recyclable paper products to the bin located
near the loading dock.
Temple Shir Tikva
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Family Connections
Family Connections experiences are designed for families with children ages 0-7. Interfaith families, nonmembers, older siblings,
grandparents and caregivers are always welcome. Bring a friend!
Shabbat Yeladim
Starting October 3
Tefillah, Story & Singing,
Nosh & Shmoozing
Designed for ages 1 - 6
There is something for everyone! We'll eat... we'll
schmooze... we'll sing… we'll celebrate Shabbat together!
Invite your friends to come along as well!
Dates:
Oct. 3 (with special guests from Animal Adventures),
Nov. 7, Dec. 5, Feb. 6, March 5, April 2 and May 7
In Concert
At Temple Shir Tikva Early Learning Center
Co-sponsored by the Wayland Children
& Parent Association
Wednesday, November 11
10 a.m. ELC Open House
10:30 a.m. Concert
$8 general admissions
$7 Shir Tikva families
and WCPA members
$30 maximum per family
Tickets can be purchased at the
door. All are welcome.
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Temple Shir Tikva
Hineni
Temple Shir Tikva Early Learning Center
I'm so excited to write to you as the
director of the new TST Early Learning Center. We've had a great beginning and so many wonderful “firsts”
already:
• The first day of the new TST Early
Learning Center!
• The very first day of school for
many of our youngest children.
• The first day in a new school for
some children (and some teachers!)
Sandy Gold, Director of the Temple
•
Our first days of extended hours
Shir Tikva Early Learning Center,
celebrates the receipt of the school's until 5 p.m.
state license. Classes started
• Our first TST Early Learning Center
September 8 with 38 children!
Shabbat. (See photo at right.)
There are many things to share, so here are a few highlights:
• We’ve welcomed Rabbi Gold, Cantor Schachner, Rabbi Gubitz and Rabbi
Finestone, (from Or Atid) as our special guests to help us welcome Shabbat
and prepare for the High Holy Days.
• The children in our extended day program have made homemade challah
and applesauce, filling our hallway with such enticing smells.
• Our oldest two classrooms walked to the stream for Tashlich. (See photos at
right.)
• We've brought our art easels outside to draw and paint nature.
• The class Teddy Bear has gone out on weekend adventures with different
class members.
• We’ve collected food donations to help with the TST Annual Food Drive.
The ELC Parent Committee has also been busy. They’ve already sponsored a
welcome back picnic on our playground, planned a pizza social in the Sukkah,
planned a challah fundraiser and organized school picture day. Thank you to
our ELC Parent Committee, co-chaired by Brooke Stein and Kristina Wiesman.
While perhaps our year has just begun, we are already looking ahead. We've
started to get inquiries from prospective families about next year and have
begun giving tours for 2016-2017! Please help spread the word about our
wonderful program. Interested families can call me directly at 508-358-4331
or email at [email protected].
Temple Shir Tikva Early Learning Center Fund
Temple Shir Tikva's Early Learning Center (ELC) has opened its doors and is filled with the sights and sounds of toddlers and
preschoolers laughing, learning, and playing. TST ELC fosters a lifelong love of learning and provides a nurturing community
where all families are welcome. TST's ability to establish its own ELC was dependent upon our community's generosity of time,
energy, and resources and now we need to ensure that we can sustain and grow the ELC for many years to come. To do so, the
Temple Shir Tikva Board of Directors has established the Temple Shir Tikva Early Learning Center Fund. Donations to
this fund will be dedicated to ongoing improvements to the school, allowing it to continue to evolve and flourish. For questions
about the ELC Fund, please contact our TST ELC Task Force Co-Chairs, Amanda Glynn ([email protected]) and/or
Stefanie Janoff ([email protected]). If you are interested in making a donation, please visit our temple online giving page at
www.shirtikva.org/donate.
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jepig Education
Shabbat B’Yachad
kick off is
Saturday, October
17 at 3:30 p.m.
This inter-generational Saturday Shabbat celebration is open to all
congregants, with special opportunities to engage our Religious School
families. Highlights will include Shira Yoga (yoga and Hebrew chanting),
Taste of Mussar (Spiritual Practice), Jewish Music Jam, Teva (Nature), and
more! Most Shabbat B’Yachad Programs will include Havdalah, the
beautiful Saturday evening service that separates Shabbat from the rest of
the week.
Shabbat B’Yachad is in partnership with the TST Center for Spirituality.
Shabbat B’Yachad is an inclusive Shabbat experience for all. Bring
your friends!
Do you have an old iPad?
Donate your used iPads to
the TST Religious School.
Contact Bev Klau at [email protected].
Parent Coffee Talk
Sunday, October 4, 9 a.m.
Don’t just drop off…drop in!
Meet other TST parents in the World Café – a
powerful social technology for engaging people
in conversations that matter.
Sababa Sunday Returns
Sunday, October 4, 9-9:30 a.m.
Sababa means cool in Israel and our first
Sababa Sunday is October 4. All parents,
grandparents and friends are invited to join our
rabbis, cantor, educators and students in Grades
2 to 6 for Tefilah (prayer) in the sanctuary.
Sababa Sunday Youth Enrichment starts
Sunday, October 4, 11 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Program takes place right after Religious School on the first Sunday of the
month, a light lunch is served – bagel, yogurt and fruit before our kids get
busy.
Sign up at FamilyID.com for K-2 Fun & Games and Grades 3 – 6
Sababa Sunday Junior Youth Group
FUN & GAMES! (Grades K-2)
It’s Shir Tikva’s youth group for our youngest students! The activity is
different each week: stories, obstacle courses, construction projects, science
experiments, and more!
SABABA SUNDAY JUNIOR YOUTH GROUP
(Grades 3 & 4 and Grades 5 & 6)
Kids will develop friendships through fun games and meaningful mixers.
This is a great way to solidify Religious School friendships and make new
connections!
Students who participate in Shirei Yeladim (Youth Choir) will join the group
at 11:30 a.m.
Sababa Sundays are on the following dates:
Oct. 4, Nov. 1, Dec. 6, Jan. 10, Feb. 7, Mar. 6, Apr. 3, May 1
Check out Shirei Yeladim:
TST’s Youth Choir for Grades 3 – 6
Shirei Yeladim—Songs of Children, Temple Shir Tikva’s Youth Choir, is a
group of terrific and talented third to sixth grade singers who come together to
have fun learning, leading and performing Jewish music. Members of Shirei
Yeladim contribute their talent to our community by lifting our spirits in song
during holidays and special occasions throughout the year. Shirei Yeladim meets
for a half hour in the sanctuary following Religious School dismissal on Sunday
mornings. All voices are unique gifts and all are welcome.
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Temple Shir Tikva
‫אש‬
Hineni
AISH: Shir Tikva Center for Youth Leadership
YALLA
WEDNESDAYS:
October 7
November 4
December 2
January 6
February 3
March 2
April 6 & May 11
October 7 is our first Yalla Wednesday!
Don’t miss this new and exciting program at AISH!
On the first Wednesday of every month at AISH, students will have a break
in regular classes and experience the following grade-level programs:
Grade 7:
Grade 8:
Grade 9:
Grade 10:
Grade 11:
Grade 12:
Moving Traditions (Rosh Hodesh, Shevet Achim & Star Society with Talia, Steve, & Rachael
Moving Traditions (Rosh Hodesh and Shevet Achim with Tova and Pete)
My Jewish Journey, an exploration of our individual experiences of Judaism
This I Believe: Confirmation with Rabbi Gubitz
Oral Histories: Voices of Temple Shir Tikva
Jewish Packing for College with Rabbi Gold
Save the date for our Grade Nine Trip to New York City the weekend of November 13-15!
We are so excited to offer this opportunity to our ninth grade students. We will celebrate Shabbat at B’nai
Jeshurun, tour Ellis Island, see a show on Broadway, and strengthen our friendships with our classmates!
Registration is open on FamilyID until October 12. Contact Rachael Pass for more information.
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The Film “David”
Showing at the Islamic
Center of Boston
Sunday, October 18, 3 p.m.
Sponsored by the Weston Wayland
Interfaith Action Group
There will be a showing of the film, “David,” at
the Islamic Center of Boston, located across the
street from Temple Shir Tikva on Sunday, October
18 at 3 p.m.
This film, shown two years at the Boston Jewish
Film Festival, is about two pre-teen boys, one
Muslim (Daud) and one Jewish (Yoav). A
friendship develops between the two boys and the
film unfolds into a complicated dilemma inspired
by youthful deceit and the best of intentions. The
film is appropriate for middle school and high
school children as well as adults, and families are
encouraged to attend.
Following the film, there will be a discussion
facilitated by Rabbi Jen Gubitz of Temple Shir
Tikva and Dr. Asif Razvi, member and past
president of the Islamic Center.
The event is the fall program of the Weston
Wayland Interfaith Action Group and is cosponsored by both Shir Tikva and the Islamic
Center. There is no charge for the event and
registration is not required.
College Connections Care
Packages
A huge todah rabah (thank you) to all who
helped put together TST’s College Connections
Rosh Hashanah Care Packages. Our students will
feel so good that they will have a “piece of home
and warmth” from our TST community.
Coordinator Extraordinaire: Mona Delgov
Our Home Bakers: Lisa Greenberg, Melinda
Whitman, Liz Metzgar, Elizabeth
Shapiro, Jill Rosen, Sharon Libbin
Honey Sticks: Liz Metzgar
Apple Tea: Elaine Kaye
Popcorn: Rhonda Magier-Cohen
Tissue Paper and Our Wonderful Hostess:
Harriet Safran
Our Packing Team: Harriet Safran, Irma
Brodie, Liz Metzgar, Jill Katz, Elizabeth
Shapiro, Lisa Greenberg
Our Post Office Shipper: Jill Katz
Warm Letter: Rabbi Gold
Labels and Letter Printing: Karen Edwards
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Members in the News
Michael & Joan Kalafatas celebrated their 50th
wedding anniversary on Saturday, 8/29, at the Top
of the Hub restaurant. As they entered the
restaurant in the Pru Tower, the perplexed couple
was presented with an official commemorative
gold medallion that read “50th Anniversary, 19652015,” which was being worn on the lapels of all
restaurant staff. It turns out the restaurant is celebrating its own 50th
anniversary! Michael and Joan also celebrated their 50th college reunion at
Brandeis University in June.
Lisa Cukier, a partner in Burns & Levinson's Private Client
Group, will speak at the Guardianship Law Series presented
by the Massachusetts Guardianship Association and the
Social Law Library. Lisa will be speaking at Part 2 of the
series on issues regarding Guardianship authority, Health
Care Proxy authority, Revocations & Affirmations of
Proxies, "Turf Wars" between competing fiduciaries and end
of life treatment decision-making. The talk will take place on Wednesday,
Oct 21 from 8 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. at the Social Law Library, John Adams
Courthouse, 4th floor, One Pemberton Square, Boston.
The Boston Globe cited the efforts of Debbie and Michael Pullen,
coordinators of the Shir Tikva food drive, which benefits Boston Medical
Center’s Preventive Food Pantry and MetroWest Harvest, a Framingham
food rescue program. During the drive, 800 to 1,000 pounds of food from
TST are collected and sorted by volunteers. The Globe reports that
congregations around the country take seriously the tradition of sharing
food with the less fortunate, especially during the High Holy days. In the
article, Associate Rabbi Jennifer Gubitz affirmed, “If you’re going to fast
and not change your ways, then it’s not a meaningful fast.” She adds,
“The self-affliction is not enough. Fill the belly of another who’s always
afflicted.”
Joan Blair, a guide at the Museum of Fine Arts,
Boston, was featured in the Huntington News while
preparing for a tour of “In the Steps of the Master:
Pupils of Hokusai,” a new exhibit in the Japanese print
gallery, following the record setting Hokusai special
exhibit. The article notes that Hokusai is internationally
known for The Great Wave, but the ingenuity and
versatility of his large body of work influenced many
artists. The exhibit will be on display through February 15, 2016.
A thoughtful piece by Rabbi Jennifer Gubitz was recently featured in
the podcast/blog On Being, a public radio project.
You may read the piece at http://www.onbeing.org/blog/to-whom-willyou-write/7904.
The Wayland Town Crier took a look back at the 10th anniversary of
Hurricane Katrina and the volunteer efforts of Wayland to Waveland,
Mississippi (W2W). Relief funds were raised, supplies sent and Wayland
high school students recruited to clean up Waveland. The review noted
that W2W leaders Pam Lesser, Cindy Lombardo, and Lonnie Swarz
documented the experience to help teach about community service.
Temple Shir Tikva
Hineni
Tikkun Olam
Jeff’s Place
Provides a Great
Volunteer
Experience
Jeff’s Place, a communitybased, family-focused program,
provides FREE peer support
groups and services to children
and teens, ages preschool through
high school, and their caregivers
coping with a significant death
loss. All families are welcome,
regardless of religion, race, ethnicity or socioeconomic status.
Jeff’s Place is open to the
entire Metro West community
and our support groups are 100%
free, though all donations are
gratefully accepted. Jeff’s Place
support groups take place at
Temple Shir Tikva every other
Monday evening from 6:30-8:15
p.m. for family participants and
from 5:30-9:30 p.m. for Volunteer Facilitators. Volunteers are
asked to commit to a minimum of
one-year (late September-June)
facilitating groups after successful completion of the training.
For more information or to
register for the next Volunteer
Facilitator Training, contact Jenny Kaplan Schreiber at
jenny@ jeffsplacemetrowest.org,
call 508-276-3225 or visit
www.jeffs placemetrowest.org.
Support TST
With Tzedakah
To make supporting your congregation and performing the mitzvah of tzedakah
more convenient, we have enabled online donations. To commemorate or memorialize lifecycle events of congregation
members, family, or friends, go
to www.shirtikva. org/donate.
Temple Shir Tikva
Mitzvah Day 2015
Sunday, October 25, 9 –11 a.m.
(Continued from page 1)
Projects:
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Donating Hair to Locks of Love, All ages
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Creating Party Boxes for Birthday Wishes, Age 8 +
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Assembling Personal Care Packages for Hope and Comfort, Age 8 +
Working at the Lucy and Joe Press Food Pantry
in Framingham, All ages
Preparing Desserts for Pearl Street Café, Age 8 +
Harvesting the Mitzvah Garden, Age 10+
Cooking Dinner for Family Promise, Age 12+
Painting at Sage House in Framingham, Age 14 +
Participating in Habitat for Humanity Build in Wayland, Age 16 +
Concert for Seniors by Shirei Yeladim (Members of Youth Choir)
Family Table Needs
Tuna, Pasta & Canned Fruit
Temple Shir Tikva continues to collect food throughout the year for Jewish
individuals and families who cannot afford the basic necessities. Food will be
distributed through JF&CS’s Family Table.
TST has been assigned tuna fish, pasta (whole grain varieties, if possible) and canned
fruit to support this program. Bring items (marked Kosher or Pareve) weekly to the Family
Table receptacle outside the temple office.
KESHER Provides Spiritual, Emotional Support
TST Kesher Program’s mission is to provide both spiritual and emotional support, solace
and hope to congregants and their families during times of illness, suffering, loss and grief,
and to recognize celebrations of simchas. Each month, a volunteer coordinates community
support services. The Kesher coordinator for October is Sheila Deitchman. She can be
reached at 781-646-0380 or [email protected].
If you are aware of a congregant in need of Kesher services, call the temple office, the Rabbis or Cantor or the coordinator. For pastoral emergencies after normal business hours, call
the temple office, 508-358-9992, and listen for emergency contact information recorded at the
end of the message.
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TST History
In the late 1980’s and extending into the next decade, many American Jewish communities welcomed Jewish families from the Former Soviet Union (FSU). Support was provided for the many difficult tasks of resettlement: housing, employment, language training, financial assistance and orientation to our way of life. The effort reflected our communities at their best!
Our synagogue joined in the effort, welcoming seven families to Metro west Boston and our synagogue. We assisted with the tasks
of resettlement, the children studied in our school and, in the next years, celebrated their B’nei Mitzvah. Beyond logistics, we gladly extended friendship. Some relationships continue to this day.
With the help of Samuil and Nina Shmuuylovich we have reconnected with these very special TST families. How far they have come
– into the third generation – since their beginnings here!
The family updates below are submitted by Rabbi Herman J. Blumberg
Samuil and Nina Shmuylovich and family
Samuil and Nina Shmuylovich came to US in 1988 together with
Samuil’s parents Ber (Boris) Shmuylovich and Bella Minkovich
and their 16 year old son Yury. Nina’s parents, Savely and Alla
Gurshman arrived in 1990.
Samuil and Nina live in Framingham, MA. Both are currently
retired. Prior to their retirement Samuil worked as a software
engineer for a number of companies (DEC, NetSuite, EMC). He
has been awarded 13 US patents. Nina operated Family Child
Care. Samuil and Nina are affiliated with Shir Tikva congregation.
Sasha writes: “Our hearts will always be with the congregation,
Rabbi Blumberg, Lesly Rosenblatt and many, many others who
made it possible for us to feel at home.”
Boris and Bella lived in Brighton, MA. Boris died in 1993 at the
age of 87. Bella died in 2000 at the age of 91.
Yury graduated from Phillips Academy Andover in 1990 and
MIT in 1994 and has worked in the financial industry. Yury is
married and has four children ages 14, 12, 8, and 6. Currently they
live in Toronto, Canada and Yury works for National Bank of
Canada. Next fall his son Boris, will follow in his father’s
footsteps to study at Phillips Academy in Andover!
Savely died in 2013 at the age of 94; Alla is 90 and resides in
Boston at the Hebrew Rehabilitation Center.
Samuil
Shummuylovich
greeting his father
-in-law Savely
Grushman, upon
his arrival in 1990
Yakov Smuylovich
Yaakov is Samuil’s uncle, the brother of Ber. With his
daughter, Olga Shmuylovich, and his son-in-law Nikolay
Chernyayev, Yaakov arrived in 1992, a refugee from St.
Petersburg (formerly Leningrad), Russia. Yakov was a
retired physician, knowledgeable in Judaism and Torah and
enjoyed prayer and study, participating regularly in Shir
Tikva’s Torah Study. Yakov died in 1998.
Olga Shmuylovich is an artist, art curator, and creator of
public art projects. Currently she works at Hebrew Senior
Life in the Expressive Therapies Department. Nikolay
Chernyayev is a freelance art-designer, book-designer, and
book-illustrator, Both Olga and Nikolay‘s works are in
corporate, communal, and private collections nationally and
internationally. They live and work at Midway Studios, Fort
Point Arts Community of Boston.
Lev Kheifets and family
Back row: David Slote, Peter Hoffman,
Bunny Melvoin, Don Bachman
Middle row: Andrea Slote, Galina
Rakhlevskay (Veda’s mother), Kettie
Goldner, Jim Robbins
Front row: Olga Kheifets, Veda
Rakhlevskay, and Viktoria Kheifets
Photo by Lev Kheifets, May 16, 1990
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Lev Kheifets and Veda Rakhlevskaya arrived in May of 1990 with Galina
Rakhlevskaya (Veda's mother) and daughters Olga and Vikky. Lev's parents Michail and
Hasya joined them in 1992, followed by his brother Oleg and his family.
Lev and Veda live in Framingham and Natick. Lev is a software engineer. He has been
employed at EMC for the last 17 years. Veda became a registered nurse and is in charge
of nursing staff in one of Framingham nursing homes. Both are very happy and feel very
rewarded in their careers.
Galina, Michail and Hasya learned English, became involved in Newton and Framingham temples, in the elderly expatriate community, and enjoyed their retirement years in
the United States. They passed away in 2012, 2000 and 2009 respectively.
Olga has been working as a Scientist in Biotech/Pharmaceutical industry since she
graduated from Brandeis in 1993. She has two children - Misha, currently a junior at
UNH, studying to become a veterinarian, and Daniel, a high school senior with the hope
of studying medicine. Viktoria graduated from MIT and Stanford and is currently leading
a Biology Discovery Group in a biotechnology company in northern California. Her five
year old son, Sasha is currently is planning to become a pirate — or a fireman.
The Kheifits’s write: “The community of Shir Tikva, especially Rabbi Blumberg and
our sponsors, made a deep impact on our lives through their patience, kindness and support… We are eternally grateful to its members who have made our start, and success, in
the United States possible.”
Temple Shir Tikva
dlidw
Hineni
Gathering
Calling All Empty Nesters!
Sisterhood
Second Annual
Reyim Progressive Dinner
Knitzvah - Every Sunday
Sunday,October18,6p.m.
attheTemple
Starting October 4, 9 - 11 a.m.
Love to knit or always wanted to try it?
Join us Sunday mornings in the Atrium.
Like last year, in addition to the healing
shawls we have made in the past, we will
be making blankets and knitted animals
for the children who will be staying at
Temple Shir Tikva as part of the Family
Promise. No experience required!
Book Group to Discuss “Bloodlines”
Joinusforalively
SouthernStyleBBQ*
We’re kicking off the new year
with another fun dinner!
Once again we’ll change tables
as we change courses
to meet new and old friends
Tell your friends you’re going and
they’ll want to go too!
Thursday, October 29, 7:30 p.m.
The Sisterhood Book Group will meet at
TST on Thursday, October 29, for a
stimulating and engaging discussion of
Bloodlines by Neville Frankel. The Jewish
Book Council summary may be found at
www.jewishbookcouncil.org/book/
Bloodlines.
In addition to a lively discussion, we will
also pick additional books to read throughout
the year, so please bring your ideas or submit
them to [email protected].
Cost: $36 per person
RSVP and registration:
www.shirtikva.org/reyimdinner
Deadline to RSVP: October 9
For more information, contact
Beth Volk ([email protected])
Joan Lappin ([email protected])
*Gluten-free/kosher-style/vegetarian options
Please bring a bottle of wine or soda.
Temple Shir Tikva
Temple Shir Tikva continues to build its Linked in Group with
a goal of 200 members. Linked in is a professional business network designed to connect professionals, recruit top talent and
spread resumes. It is the world’s largest professional network on
the Internet.
Do you have a specific skill that is needed at your business?
Ask the Shir Tikva group for contacts. Looking for a job? Where
better to search for leads than within your Shir Tikva community.
If you are already a Linked in member, use the drop-down at
the top of each page to search Groups, search for TST and request
Join. Our site administrator, Scott Lubell, will approve your request. You can also sign up for Linked in at www.linkedin.com.
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In Our Community
Me’ah Program Offered at
Congregation Or Atid This Fall
Thursday evenings, 7:30-9:45, starting Oct. 15
Me’ah (Hebrew for 100) provides adults of all backgrounds with an
intellectual framework for understanding the narrative of the Jewish people.
For more information and to register, visit www.hebrewcollege. edu/meah.
Zamir South of the
Border:
A Sizzling Concert of
Music from Latin
America
Now available on CD!
The Zamir Chorale of Boston's
Artistic Director Josh Jacobson
takes you "South of the Border"
with music from Venezuela,
Brazil and Argentina. Our
newest CD, which includes
songs from our performance at
Temple Emanuel in Newton in
June, features Israeli adaptations
of popular South American tunes
and dances, as well as some of
the most exciting choral songs
by Latin American composers.
With the collaboration of the
Tucan Trio and Cantor Elias
Rosemberg, you will be
guaranteed a sizzling songfest!
Learn more and purchase online
at: zamir.org/recordings.
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Temple Shir Tikva
Hineni
Donations
Adult Learning Fund
•Ken and Cheryl Chernack
•Vladimir Savikovsky
•Peter and Susan Simon - in memory of
Charlotte Beck, mother of Karen
Langweber
Annual Fund
•Alan and Nancy Bergstein
•Velma Frank
•Gary and Amy Gilbert
•John and Fran Rosenheim
•Donald Schuler and Joan Blair
•Robert and Myra Snyder
•Scott and Laurene Sperling
•Ken and Cynthia Wagner
•David Mahlowitz and Vicki Wells
•John and Marilyn Darack - in memory of
Carole Levine Schwartz, mother of Eric
Schwartz
•John and Marilyn Darack - in memory of
Mia Corton, mother of Mitch Corton
•Michael Eliastam - in memory of his sister, Sharon Yankelson
•Mo and Amanda Glynn - in memory of
Mia Corton, mother of Mitch Corton
•Alexander Staland and Ren Knopf - in
honor of the new Shir Tikva ELC
•Richard Knopping - in honor of Rabbi
Gold
•Dennis and Cindy Lombardo - in honor
of the birth of Noa Violet Berkey Sperling
•Michael and Alex Mirman - in appreciation of Rabbi Gold
•Edward and Janet Polansky - in memory
of Carole Levine Schwartz, mother of
Eric Schwartz
•Edward and Janet Polansky - in honor of
the marriage of Daniel Gossels, son of
Peter and Nancy Gossels, to Jackie Chae
•Andrei and Liliane Schor - in memory of
Calman Schor, father of Andrei Schor
•Andrei and Liliane Schor - in memory of
Marcel Weinberg, father of Liliane Schor
•Ken and Laura Wernick - in memory of
Leo Wernick
In memory of Charlotte Beck, mother of
Karen Langweber
•Ron and Roz Rosenthal
•Jeff and Laraine Levy
•John and Marilyn Darack
•John and Evelyn Neumeyer
•Alan and Marjorie Levin
•Cary and Susan Benjamin
Temple Shir Tikva
•Peter and Lisa Roblin
•Marilyn Porter
•Stuart and Maxine Rosenthal
•Michael and Alex Mirman
•Robert Koster and Kate Bell
•Daniel Schneider and Julie Kniznik
•Jay and Barbara Gainsboro
•Bruce and Joyce Pastor
•Edward and Janet Polansky
In honor of the marriage of Miles
Bellman, son of Robert and Carole
Bellman, to Leah Hess
•Dan Schneider and Julie Kniznik
In memory of Betty Ann Miller, wife of
Daniel Miller
•Edwin and Barbara Miller
•Dan Schneider and Julie Kniznik
Building and Furnishings Fund
•Dick and Nancy Rossman - in memory of
Betty Ann Miller, wife of Daniel Miller
•Dick and Nancy Rossman - in memory of
Langweber
Cantor’s Discretionary Fund
•David and Elaine Polansky - in honor of
the marriage of Daniel Gossels, son of
Peter and Nancy Gossels, to Jackie Chae
•Dan Schneider and Julie Kniznink - in
appreciation of Cantor Schachner
•Joel and Nancy Schulman - in memory of
Amy Adina Schulman
David Passer Annual Social Justice
Lecture Fund
•Morris and Patricia Passer
Music Fund
•Mo and Amanda Glynn - in memory of
Donald Steingisser, father of Lee
Steingisser
ELC Fund
•Jon and Rachel Sieber
•Amanda Glynn and Stefanie Janoff-in
appreciation of the members of the Preschool Task Force and their hard work in
making the TST Early Learning Center a
reality.
Rabbi Gold’s Discretionary Fund
•Nancy Falkof and Family - in appreciation of Rabbi Gold
•Andrew and Annie Blank - in memory of
Betty and Siggi Ansbacher
•Shirl Blank - in memory of Betty and
Siggi Ansbacher
Ritual Fund
•Mark and Joan Lappin - in memory of
Langweber
Social Action Fund
•Doug and Andi Shaw - in memory of
Langweber
New Members
We are delighted to welcome our
new members as of September 30:
Zachary and Josepha Blocker
Ryan, Leo
Wayland, MA
Ken and Jessica Deckinger
Nina, Hadley, Gemma
Weston
Nance Marshall
Jeffrey, Lindsey, Jennifer
Sudbury, MA
Seth and Amy Nable
Madeline, Benjamin
Framingham, MA
Jeremy and Melissa Spilman
Katelyn, Jackson
Wayland, MA
Avi and Victoria Zivyon
Jack, Jordan
Wayland, MA
Contribution
Allocation
We are extremely appreciative
of your donations. Please help us
properly allocate your contributions by writing a note on your
check or using a donation form.
You may also make a donation
on the TST website:
www.shirtikva.org/donate.
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In Our Congregation
Affiliated with the Union for Reform Judaism and the Synagogue Council of Massachusetts
Julie Kniznik, President
[email protected]
Neal D. Gold, Rabbi
[email protected]
Jennifer Gubitz, Associate Rabbi
[email protected]
Herman J. Blumberg, Rabbi Emeritus
[email protected]
Mazel Tov to…
Robert and Carole Bellman on the
marriage of their son, Miles to Leah Hess
Joanne Barron on the birth of her
granddaughter, Riley Elizabeth Baron,
daughter of Zachary and Michelle Baron
Hollis Schachner, Cantor
[email protected]
Susan Malman Altman, Executive Director
[email protected]
Beverly Klau, Religious School Principal
[email protected]
Rhonda Magier-Cohen
Curriculum and Family Education Director
[email protected]
Rachael Pass, Director of Youth Engagement
[email protected]
Karen Edwards, Asst. to the Rabbis & Cantor
[email protected]
Condolences to…
Toni Spitzer, Office Administrator
[email protected]
Elizabeth Suga, Education Coordinator
[email protected]
Larry Salk on the death of his mother,
Jacqueline Salk
Temple Shir Tikva Early Learning Center
[email protected]
Sandy Gold, Early Learning Center Director
[email protected]
Pam Knowles, ELC Administrator
[email protected]
Joan Blair, Website Editor
[email protected]
508-358-4024
Peggi Cohen, Hineni Editor
[email protected]
339-222-2454
Dale and Dianne Zeskind on the birth
of their granddaughter, Beatrice Caroline
Zeskind, daughter of Ben and Lisa
Zeskind
508-358-4331
Mitch Corton on the death of his
mother, Mia Corton
Lena Savikovsky on the death of her
father, Semyon Sirotin
Karen Langweber on the death of her
mother, Charlotte Beck
Office Hours
School Office
Temple Office
Monday/Tuesday………… 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.…………….9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Wednesday…………………9 a.m. - 8 p.m.…………….9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Thursday…………………... 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.…………….9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Friday………………………9 a.m. - 2 p.m.…………….9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Sunday………………… 8:30 a.m. - 2 p.m.
.
November Hineni Deadline
Friday, October 9
Email articles and photos to
Peggi Cohen, Hineni editor,
at [email protected]
Office Closings:
October 5, Shemini Atzeret
October 12, Columbus Day
141 Boston Post Road
Wayland, MA 01778
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