2nd `Shabbat at the Movies`
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2nd `Shabbat at the Movies`
December 2010 | Vol. 23, No. 6 | Kislev/Tevet 5771 Shabbat Services in December Friday, December 10 Shabbat Services, 8:00 pm Led by Rabbi Melissa Simon Music: Steve Greenberg Healing service: Jane Newman Thursday, December 16 Shacharit Morning Minyan, 7:45 am Friday, December 17 Shabbat Live! Services, 6:30 pm Led by Rabbi Latz Music: Ian Silver & Shabbat Live! Ensemble Saturday, December 18 Shabbat Services, 10:30 am Led by Rabbi Latz Bat Mitzvah of Emma Richman Music: David Harris Thursday, December 23 Shacharit Morning Minyan, 7:45 am 2nd ‘Shabbat at the Movies’ J oin us for that time-honored Jewish tradition of Chinese food and movies on December 24. There will be a short Shabbat service beginning at 6:00 pm, followed by a buffet dinner from Fresh Wok at 6:45. Cost for the dinner is $10 per person; children under age 5 eat free. Nobody will be turned away; if you would like to attend but the cost is prohibitive, please let us know when you RSVP. Buffet will include vegetarian and chicken dishes and appetizers. Tea and water will also be provided. Movies: “Keeping the Faith” for adults and “Prince of Egypt” for youth. A popcorn machine will complete the theater experience. Bring your big pillows and blankets for a true at-home movie experience. An e-vite will be going out in early December, and we ask that you RSVP to Rebecca at office@ shirtikvah.net or (612) 822-1440, no later than December 20, so we can get an accurate count for food. You will be able to indicate your food preferences. Help with setup and clean-up would be appreciated. Contact me at bonnie. [email protected]. See you at Shabbat at the Movies, Bonnie Westlin Walk through Israel at Shir Tikvah Friday, December 24 Shabbat Services, 6:00 pm Led by Rabbi Latz Music: Cheryl Hornstein followed by movie & Chinese food See article at right. Thursday, December 30 Shacharit Morning Minyan, 7:45 am We will have Shabbat services on secular NewYear’s Eve, Friday, December 31, at 6:00 pm (please note earlier time), led by Rabbi Simon and Andy Elfenbein. We will not have Shabbat services on Saturday, January 1. Over the next few months you will have another chance to view Mike Rosen’s photographs of Israel, taken during Shir Tikvah’s trip in the summer of 2007. As Rabbi Latz prepares for next summer’s trip, this is an opportunity to take in the beauty of Israel. Space is still available; see www.shirtikvah.net. From our Rabbi... “Our Jewish One day, we were studying the famous verse in which God and Moses spoke panim el panim, “face to face.” Why, asked Rabbi Kushner, did God speak to Moses face to face? The students offered a variety of reasons—some of them stirring, others more sublime—but all of them the good rabbi pooh-poohed. Rabbi Kushner stated that when one is a rabbi in a congregation, one must speak to people directly, with dignity, and expect the same back in return. If someone has a complaint with another person, go tell him/her face to face. And if a person has a complaint with you, expect them to come speak directly with you face to face. Those who offer criticism and begin by stating that “people are saying,” or “I’ve been hearing” aren’t being helpful to you, to themselves, or to the community. I appreciated the lesson but didn’t think much of it at the time. Yet, in the years since, I’ve come to appreciate its depth, value, and simplicity. Why? Our value must be to emulate holy conversation “panim el panim”— face-to-face communication. This isn’t always easy. But the consequences of not speaking to one another directly are far more destructive. tradition calls us to engage with each other in healthy, productive, and holy ways.” S everal years ago, while a student at Hebrew Union College, I enrolled in a class on the spirituality in Torah with Rabbi Lawrence Kushner. Little did I know it would be a class in “practical rabbinics.” must never be our objective. Anonymous and third-party feedback should be reserved only for those moments when we believe we or our loved ones will be in legitimate danger for exposing the truth. However, for almost every situation in Jewish communal life this is not the case. Anonymous and third-party feedback can be very destructive, yielding an unhealthy culture, a lack of mutual respect, and mistrust. How come? When someone comes to me and says, “I’ve heard from an anonymous source that…” my response to the person isn’t helpful. This person needs to return to their “source” and report back. We have all played the game of “telephone” as children and know that even with the best of intentions, simple words can get distorted—let alone serious matters of faith or human interaction. Anonymous and third-party feedback disables the listener from responding and potentially addressing an issue in a productive and healthy way. It often leaves them feeling demoralized, which My commitment as your rabbi is thus: If I’ve done something to offend or upset you, please come and speak to me directly. I’m a nice guy and I will do my utmost to not respond defensively, to hear your story, and listen deeply. When appropriate, I will apologize or think through how to best remedy the situation. This is how we will operate as a staff and leadership team because our Jewish tradition calls us to engage with each other in healthy, productive, and holy ways. Let me be perfectly clear: Feedback, support, criticism, and commentary are all vital to a healthy organization and synagogue community. As a leadership team, we are discussing how to create healthy mechanisms to receive feedback in concert with our Jewish values of being direct, honest, and compassionate. I look forward to our conversations and speaking with one another panim el panim, face to face. L’shalom, Help with Sunday morning bagels and coffee Shir Tikvah has a table each Sunday that sells breakfast items to raise money for STiFTY’s scholarship fund. We need the following items donated to help: • Bread knife • New sponges • Paper plates, napkins, coffee cups • Coffee creamers not needing refrigeration 2 Bring donations on Sunday mornings, or drop off earlier in the Shir Tikvah office. (how are you?) (how are you?) (how are(how you?) are you?) From our Director of Lifelong Learning... (how are you?) (how are you?) (how Going through old curricular materials recently, I discovered an old sheet of stickers from aare unit you?) on “The Synagogue.” The eight key “synagogue people” depicted are: “Our work, Principal Rabbi Shamash hethe , the , the , the, the, the , the the , the , the , ,the the the Hazan Teacher , the President , the , the, the , the , the , the , , the Executive Director as a learning community, is to expand the images of a the learned Jew, an theengaged , theJew,the a Jewish leader.” the , the the, Caterer , and the . the . the , the , and the thethe, and the the , the ,, the and the ., and the . . , ,the , and the After laughing to myself about ,thethe run and grow? Where is the office ,isand the to expand the images of a learned dated clothing on the characters, I thought to myself how incomplete the list was and how it doesn’t reflect the diversity of our Shir Tikvah community. Where are the adult learners who study together on Monday nights? Where are the Social Justice activists who are working to change the world? Where are the students in the Religious and Hebrew Schools? Where are the music leaders who each bring something to our t’fillah (prayer)? Where are the board and committee members who help our synagogue manager and assistant to the senior rabbi who keep it all together? Where are people of diverse Jewish backgrounds and paths to Judaism? Where are people of various ages and physical abilities? Where are those who fill our sanctuary seats each Shabbat? While the “synagogue people” stickers may have at one point reflected the realities of synagogue life, I am honored to be a part of Shir Tikvah, a congregation far more diverse and complex than the eight characters. Jew, an engaged Jew, a Jewish leader. It is to help us see a self-portrait when we think of a member of the Jewish community. It is to help our congregation’s children see in themselves future rabbis, cantors, synagogue presidents, teachers, choir members, and adult education students. As we work together to vision and re-vision lifelong learning, may we be blessed with the ability to reenvision life so that each of us has a place in our synagogue. Our work, as a learning community, Shir Tikvah school dates Religious School Hebrew School December 5 December 12 December 19 December 26 December 1 December 8 December 15 December 22 December 29 No classes Adult Education Chanukah celebration Chanukah celebration No classes No classes December 6 Classes 6:30 pm and 7:50 pm, with candle-lighting at 7:40 pm December 12 Talking to Your Children About God/Other Tough Questions Kids Ask, 10:00-11:00 am December 13 Last session 3 From our Board... T he Board meeting in November began with Rabbi Simon’s D’var Torah on various ways to keep Torah alive. A key component, she said, is recognizing that there are many ways of teaching and learning—and that our challenge is to recognize and value each of them. She spoke about the success of the Religious School kick-off and the new adult education program, which includes three courses and a retreat. Religious School this year began with 185 students and 16 faculty; Hebrew School with 79 students. Rabbi Simon noted that she works with several committees: Youth Connections, Social Justice, Religious Education and an emerging Adult Education Committee. In addition, she is regularly leading and supporting Hebrew School T’filah. The Religious Education Committee has begun to consider what Shir Tikvah wants our students and graduates to know, feel, and do. Rabbi Simon named a number of technical and adaptive challenges and questions for future consideration by committees, Board leaders, and congregants. The primary challenges include financial stewardship of tuition fees and faculty salaries, our vision for Hebrew language learning at Shir Tikvah, and how we further develop a culture of lifelong learning. We will be celebrating our successes, supporting ongoing learning, collaborating with lay leaders on a vision for learning, and working together to develop a holistic, integrated approach to congregational learning. The Board discussed communications goals and strategies. We will continue to work through these issues and bring plans to the congregation as they are developed. Luke Weisberg gave an update on Development Committee activities. Beth Fox, a member of the committee, shared her own positive experiences on the Development Committee and in working one-on-one with Rabbi Latz to solicit matching gifts. We hope to meet our budget needs without a spring fundraising event this year. John Humleker reported that our financial reviewer Don Carpenter presented the review for the last fiscal year to the Finance Committee, and the Committee has forwarded its review to the full Board. John stated that gifts from the High Holy Days did not meet budget expectations. The Board approved a motion to support a Jewish anti-bullying campaign led by Keshet, a nonprofit organization. See www. jewishcommunitypledge.org. Rabbi Latz stated that his plate is full with a variety of Shir Tikvah activities. The Membership Committee reported three resignations and four new memberships this month. Luke Weisberg From our Music Director... How do you mark time? With an alarm clock, a daily walk, a weekly date with a friend, a yearly medical exam? How often do we mark time Jewishly? After a death we have Jewish rituals to mark the passing of a week, a month, and each year. Each year we mark seasons with a Passover seder, a tashlich ritual at Rosh Hashanah, and by building a sukkah. We have a bar or bat mitzvah ceremony for marking the entrance into Jewish adulthood, a ceremony to welcome Jewish babies into the community, and a mikveh ritual to mark entrance into the Jewish community for those casting their lots with the Jewish people. However, there are so many more events that still don’t get marked in a specifically Jewish way. For example, 4 the end of medical treatment, the changes in our body during puberty and menopause, retirement, jobs lost and found, the ending of personal relationships, and so on. Mayyim Hayyim (Living Waters) is a mikveh (ritual bath) in Boston that has re-invigorated the use of the mikveh for marking transitions in our lives in Jewish tradition. Mikvah use has traditionally been a nighttime ritual for women after a menstrual cycle, as she reclaims intimacy with her husband. This has been long-rejected by multitudes of Jews devoted to feminism and equal rights. Hoping to reclaim this ancient ritual in a modern way, Mayyim Hayyim has opened its doors to men and women for immersions to mark other transitions. At Mayyim Hayyim, mikvah guides greet people during day; they share a cup of tea as they talk about the reasons for immersion and what it will signify. When ready, a person immerses herself or himself in the warm, pure water of a springfed bath. Some bring their own personal prayers and some use one of the prayers that Mayyim Hayyim has compiled. Water is a powerful force of nature that can have healing powers. There are a variety of ways we can create our own Jewish rituals, as we want and need them. To learn more about the rituals of Mayyim Hayyim, you can go to their website at www.mayyimhayyim.org. And I am available to talk with you. Wendy Goldberg A Note from Koleil... The Koleil Committee works to make Shir Tikvah a welcoming place, where everyone is part of the community. We include and give access to all. We have provided ASL (American Sign Language) interpreters at the High Holy Days and for family Shabbat services. As members of the congregation we can all be part of the inclusion process. One way is to know some signs in order to communicate more directly with those who are deaf or hard of hearing. Here are a few: (happy to happy meet (happy toto meet you)you (welcome) (welcome) welcome how are you? (how are you?) Other ways in which the Koleil (Inclusion) Committee assists all members in participating fully is by providing access to the following items: the building; • A handicap-accessible restroom, located off the sanctuary through the blue double doors; • Assistive hearing devices are available during services, • Large-print prayer books are available, as well; just (how are you?) located on the bookcase in the Kiddush Hall (you can ask the usher. ask an usher). Hearing aids can also be tuned into the the , the , the , the • Armchairs are available at the end of some rows for speaker system; people who need help with mobility. • A barrier-free entrance on the Girard Avenue side of A Jewish Heritage of the , the , the Inclusion , the the C enturies ago, the Jewish people followed a powerful leader from Egypt into the wilderness and a new future. Little the , the did they know that without God's inclusion Moses might never have been chosen. In Shemot (Exodus 4:11) God speaks to Moses and tells him that he will lead the People out of Egypt. Moses replied that he cannot accept this role, for he is slow of speech and heavy of tongue. Moses' selfassessment causes God to be angry. God says, "Who made man's mouth? Or who makes one mute, or deaf, or seeing or blind. Isn't it I, God?" God , the the As we at Shir Tikvah work to ensure that all congregants can participate ... we can look to many in Torah. , andpassages the that show us the path. made it possible for Moses to fulfill his destiny by providing Aaron to speak for Moses. This is God’s way of “leveling the playing field” or providing accommodation. Moses can now do the work that God had commanded him to do. He survives many more tests of faith and strength to lead God’s People. God chooses Moses because of the personal vision and strength he , , and the the . possessed. His speech disability was insignificant in God's plan. (Reprinted from Jewish Community Guide to Inclusion of People with Disabilities, Chapter 1) As we at Shir Tikvah work to ensure that all congregants can participate in study, prayer, social activities, and leadership—regardless of cognitive, emotional, physical or other disabilities—we can look to many passages in Torah that show us the path. If you have ideas we should consider, or you’d like to join Koleil, please contact Caryl Barnett at (651) 698-5572 or [email protected]. 5 Emma Richman to become a Bat Mitzvah On her 13th birthday, December 18, Emma Richman will become a Bat Mitzvah. Emma will chant Torah and Haftorah from parshat Veyechi, each of which will involve the bestowing of blessings and the passing of tradition—one generation to the next. Emma is a seventh-grader at Clara Barton Open School in South Minneapolis. She has a wonderful group of friends and has flourished as a part of Barton’s inclusive and supportive community. Emma has attended Religious and Hebrew School at Shir Tikvah since she was a preschooler. She is grateful for the guidance of her teachers and study partners. Emma is a diligent student. She enjoys math and language arts and has recently discovered theater. Emma declared herself a violinist at the age of 5 and has studied since with master teacher Susan Crawford at the Northern Lights School for Strings, a program of the JCC of Greater St. Paul Area. Emma is in her fourth year playing with Minnesota Youth Symphonies, performs in a string quartet as part of the Artaria Chamber Music School, and performs as a soloist. She has also played with the Minnesota Sinfonia as part of their Youth Outreach Program, and has soloed with the JCC of Greater St. Paul’s Symphony. Emma and her family invite you to join them in celebrating Emma’s Bat Mitzvah as part of Shabbat services on Friday, December 17, at 6:30 pm and Saturday, December, 18 at 10:30 am. Year-end donations Every year I am amazed at the generosity of this congregation. As the calendar year comes to a close, we hope that Shir Tikvah is on your year-end donation list. Some people like to donate for a specific purpose or designate their donation to a particular fund, which is greatly appreciated. I am happy to talk to you about your gifts and how you can designate them. If you are going to make a gift of stock, please contact me first. We have new stock-acceptance procedures in place, which I will be happy to go over with you. All the best in 2011! John Humleker, Executive Director 6 Tzedakah Shir Tikvah is appreciative of all tzedakah given to the congregation. We will gladly notify any people or organizations of contributions made in their honor. Contributions can be sent to the congregation office. Funds include: Shir Tikvah Fund, Rabbi Latz Discretionary Fund, Rabbi Simon Discretionary Fund, Rabbi Offner Legacy Fund for Youth, Adult Scholarship Fund, Building Fund, Flower Fund, Library Fund, Harris Music Fund, Prayerbook Fund, Relief Fund, Social Justice Fund, Special Needs Education Fund, Torah Fund. Rabbi Latz's Jay Erstling & Pixie Martin, in Discretionary Fund honor of the yahrzeit of Sam Erstling Pat Karasov, in appreciation Kathryn Klibanoff & Jeremy Benji Latz & Brian Ferry, in Pierotti, in honor of Jane appreciation Newman’s 50th birthday, Ellen Kennedy, in celebration and in memory of Melvin of Jane Newman’s birthday Harris and in appreciation of Jim Ariel Horowitz D. Miller’s music on the High Holy Days Social Justice Fund Caryl Barnett, Jeff Zuckerman Lisa Pogoff & Jeff Zuckerman, and Lisa Pogoff, in in honor of the staff of Shir appreciation and in memory Tikvah of Robert Pogoff Give to the Max Shir Wendy & Fred Morris, in Tikvah Fund Donations memory of Jerry Doy, Mark Rabbi Michael Adam Latz & Feshbach, and Melvin Harris Michael Simon Rabbi Melissa B. Simon & Rabbi Simon's Molly Hazelton Discretionary Fund Rachel Breen Douglas Hubred & Susan Walto Will Durfee & Devorah Goldstein Drs. Jack & Diane Zeller, in honor of the Chris & Susan David & Kristy Snyder Geller Family Lisa Schmid & Beth TanzerSchmid, in honor of Rabbi Susan & Chris Geller, in Melissa B. Simon’s Installation appreciation of the “Talking with Children about God” Linda Brooks, in honor of conversations Jim D. Miller’s High Holy Day musical contributions Harris Music Fund Beth & Larry Fox Wendy Goldberg & Dan Emmy Matzner, in honor of Halpern Bubbie and Poppi Marlene & Sandy Goldberg, in Shayna Berkowitz & honor of Wendy Goldberg’s Phyllis Wiener new position as music Carol Woodward, for a happy director birthday and happy Ronna Rochell & Steve Share Chanukah to Frank Matteo Jim & Robin Miller Ostfield High Holiday/Yizkor Caryl Barnett, in honor of the Miriam Weinstein & Amy B’nai Mitzvahs of Noah Ollendorf Betz-Richman & Emma Richman Billie Wahlstrom & Mary Hartmann Linda & Lisa Alter Capell, In honor of Rabbi Latz’s 40th Rabbi Offner Legacy Fund birthday and Jane for Youth Newman’s 50 birthday Gwyneth Olson Rabbi Barbara Block, in Shir Tikvah Fund memory of Mark Feshbach Shir Harmony, in appreciation Jane Newman & Amy Lange Susan Rosenthal Krauss Bill & Sherry Cooper Jane Thieman, in memory of Alena Goldfarb Bob Pogoff Kristin & Peter Kowler Janet Weivoda Becca Luger-Guillaume Jessica Cohen & Bruce Campbell Marla Eisenberg Tim Sandry & Ellen Wersan Marjorie Sigel & Dick VanDeusen Carol Keyes-Ferrer Mike & Sharon Miller Cheryl & David Dvorak Bonnie Westlin Miriam Weinstein & Amy Ollendorf Andrew & Vicki Silberman Eric Newman & Janice Gepner Charles & Marilyn Dashe Freddie Weisberg Jeff Danovsky Mindy Kurzer & Moon Zlotnick Robert & Pam Goldman M.J. Gilbert Amy Lange, in honor of her beloved spouse and president of Shir Tikvah, Jane Newman Susan Heineman Jennifer Martin, in honor of Rabbi Latz Jackie Krammer & Daniel Shaw Cookie & Peter Montgomery, in memory of Helen & Ed Greenblat, Irene Dremmer, and Dr. Roberta Stock Zoe Norris, in honor of her upcoming Birthright trip to Israel Lisa Yost, in honor of the yahrzeits of Robert Yost & Richard Dubrow John & Ellen Walthour Jennifer Kahn, in honor of Jane Newman’s birthday and in memory of Mildred Zuckerman & Bob Pogoff Andrea Breen & Billy Perkiss Laura Silver & Jeff Hertzberg Janet Bush & Rene Tripeny Kim & Noah Swiler Steven Levy Freddie Weisberg Rachel & Mindy Joan Calof DuAnne & Stewart Mednick Barbara & Dan Schultz Dan & Lara Friedman-Shedlov Ron Giteck Tom Cytron-Hysom Debbie Klein & Diana Ensign Suzanne Chalom Jeff & Jennifer Lewin Becky Saltzman Sven Sundgaard Rick Appelsies, in memory of Larry Appelsies David & Lauren Damman Judy Krauss Dan Gilchrist & Suzanne McCurdy Chris Bargeron, in appreciation of Adult Education programming, and in appreciation of Wendy Goldberg Alex Rothman & Nina Sayer Sharon Armus Lesley & Nick Cafarelli, in honor of the yahrzeits of Jacob Kisner, Sarah Kisner & Louis Kisner Morrie Hartman, in honor of Rabbi Latz’s birthday Marcia & Jack Bethke Marcie Stein Linda Crawford & Jo Devlin Rich Kessler & Marian Eisner Al & Kathy Krug Eric Brook Audrey & Harry Friedman Margaret Rog & Ben Weisner Alex & Cici Dashe Rachel Raz Karen & Gerry Cohen Gayle Zoffer & David MacNaughton, in honor of Jane Newman’s special birthday and ongoing leadership Laura Dettloff, in appreciation of Rabbi Latz and in honor of his special birthday Verna Lind, in honor of Rabbi Latz’s birthday and in honor of the yahrzeits of Eddie & Leona Holtzman Larry Silber & Jane Binder Barbra Wiener Kathryn Klibanoff & Jeremy Pierotti Ray & Ginny Levi Carole Evenchik & Val Wolff Andrea & Jim Rubenstein Susan Watchman, in memory of Jerry Doy Phil Cohen & Mary Youle Andrea Feshbach, in honor of the yahrzeit of Carolyn Feshbach Andrew Calkins & Holly Rodin Candace Margulies & Zoe Nicholie Lisa Schlesinger Daniella Fisher, in honor of the naming ceremony of Malin & Hadley Wolfson Tasya & Robert Kelen Michelle Easton & Mark Williams, in honor of Rabbi Latz’s special birthday Jim & Susan Nordin Wendy & Fred Morris, in memory of Jerry Doy, Mark Feshbach, and Melvin Harris Pat Karasov, in memory of Richard Kerr Ann Kaner-Roth & Marc Roth, in honor of Rabbi Latz’s special birthday Brad & Andrea Ferstan Jay Erstling & Pixie Martin Tammy Cohen Wendy Horowitz & Julian Bowers Mary Small, in appreciation of Shir Tikvah’s leaders and staff Paula Forman Joyce & Sumner Richman John Humleker & Cordelia Anderson Micki & Burt Danovsky Jeff & Sally Shlosberg Ron Salzberger & Mary Turck Janet & Luke Weisberg Jane Newman & Amy Lange, in appreciation of John Humleker Elaine Frankowski Penny & Steve Schumacher, in memory of Richard Kerr, in honor of the birth of Kira Mae Cooper, and in honor of Jane Newman’s 50th birthday Ruth Markowitz, in honor of Jane Newman’s 50th birthday Gerry & Toni Gilchrist, in honor of Zev Adair Gilchrist Barry Epstein & Joanna Furth Ron & Phyllis Ettinger, speedy recovery to Darcy Schnitzer Martha & Stuart Schmitz, in memory of Mildred Zuckerman and Bob Pogoff Condolences to... Lisa Pogoff and David Pogoff, on the death of their father, Bob Pogoff Jeff Zuckerman, on the death of his mother, Mildred Zuckerman Mazel Tov to… Ben Malakoff & Sarah Slavick on their recent marriage Elaine & Krys Frankowski, on their 45th anniversary Kören Beck-Tomlinson & Marc Tomlinson, on their 20th anniversary Wendy & Stu Henry on their 15th anniversary Kathy Kosnoff & Lyonel Norris, on their 20th anniversary Karen-Sue Taussig & Jon Kahn, on their 15th anniversary Pat Karasov, on the births of her grandchildren, Kira Mae Cooper and Charles Steven Knutson Mazel Tov on your new home to… Fred & Wendy L. Morris 100 3rd Ave. S. #1906 Minneapolis, MN 55401 Rabbi Barbara Block 2428 Cascade Ave. Billings, MT 59102 Refuah Shleymah to... Ina Gravitz Tom Segal Welcome new members… Li Kane (Kieran Froiland) Michael Israel & Laura Beth Landy, Stephanie and Ellen Dan Fendler Todah Rabah to... Amy Ollendorf, for devoting a Sunday morning to trimming trees on the Shir Tikvah grounds 7 TORAH PORTIONS December 10, 2010 Board Officers President Jane Newman President-Elect Jane Binder Vice President & Communications Secretary Luke Weisberg Treasurer Andrea Rubenstein Recording Secretary Wendy Horowitz Board Members Linda Alter, Lillie Benowitz, Andy Bindman, Martha Brand, Jay Erstling, Mary Hartmann, Morrie Hartman, Jennifer Kahn, Kathryn Klibanoff, Jackie Krammer, Wayne Kuklinski, Ray Levi, Jennifer Lewin, Jim L. Miller Committee Chairs Development Committee Luke Weisberg Finance & Administration Andrea Rubenstein Library Ginny Heinrich Membership Kathryn Klibanoff, Ruth Markowitz Religious School Wayne Kuklinski Social Justice Linda Alter Capell, David Snyder T’filah Ray Levi Yad b’Yad Caryl Barnett, Verna Lind Youth Connections Barry Epstein Senior Rabbi Michael Adam Latz [email protected] Director of Lifelong Learning Rabbi Melissa B. Simon [email protected] Executive Director John Humleker [email protected] Music Director Wendy Goldberg [email protected] Rabbi’s Assistant Holly Fields [email protected] Office Manager Rebecca Rubenstein [email protected] STiFTY Advisor Amira Cohen [email protected] Founding Rabbi Emerita Stacy K. Offner a progressive Reform congregation serving the Twin Cities NEXT SUBMISSION DEADLINE Shir Tikvah welcomes and supports children and adults with disabilities. We try to make our programs and services accessible to all within the limits of our resources. If you need accommodation or assistance in order to participate in our programs, services or activities, please contact the Shir Tikvah office at (612) 822-1440. 1360 West Minnehaha Parkway Designer Sarah Slavick 1360 West Minnehaha Parkway, Minneapolis, MN 55419-1199 (612) 822-1440 | [email protected] | www.shirtikvah.net Minneapolis, MN 55419-1199 Editors Lisa Pogoff and Jeff Zuckerman a publication of Shir Tikvah, a progressive Reform congregation serving the Twin Cities Change Service Requested December 11 Vayigash Gen. 44:18-47:27 December 18 Va-y’chi Gen. 47:28-50:26 December 25 Sh’mot Exod. 1:1-6:1 Adult B’nei Mitzvah Lifelong Learning at Shir Tikvah “Wisdom lights up the face.” -Ecclesiastes 8:1 Program Overview The Adult Bar/Bat Mitzvah program at Shir Tikvah is a two year learning odyssey designed to give students a chance to deeply engage with Jewish text and tradition. A Bar/Bat Mitzvah (plural B’nei Mitzvah), literally “Son/Daughter of the Commandment,” traditionally marked the transition of a 13 year old from being a child to being a Jewish adult. For adults becoming a Bar/Bat Mitzvah, this is a chance to embrace Jewish learning and to make new meaning of what it is to be a Jew. From many different backgrounds and paths, students join together as a group, studying weekly over the course of two years, culminating in the communal celebration of a group B’nei Mitzvah. Advanced knowledge of in Hebrew is not a requirement for enrolling in the adult B’nei Mitzvah program and together students will study Hebrew, learn basic blessings, prayers and how to chant Torah. Students will be expected to enroll in two Monday evening classes and to regularly attend services. Classes will focus on prayer, history, and theology. The Adult B’nei Mitzvah class will celebrate their B’nei Mitzvah on Saturday, June 2, 2012. It may still possible to join the 2012 Adult B’nei Mitzvah cohort. If you are interested in becoming an Adult B’nei Mitzvah please contact Rabbi Simon for more information. At Shir Tikvah, wisdom is a lifelong pursuit. We learn through deep engagement in sacred texts, through learning in community, and through working to find meaning in tradition. Together we are guided by a lifelong pursuit of Jewish knowledge, literacy and intellectual growth. We seek new ideas and new people to learn with and learn from. Our goal is to connect the insights of generations of Jewish teachings with the knowledge of our own age. Here at Shir Tikvah, we come together as a holy community, a kehillah kedosha, to study, learn and grow together. Lifelong Learning at Shir Tikvah gives students the opportunity to grow as literate students of Jewish life and to join a growing community of adult learners. We welcome you, wherever you are in your life’s journey, to join us in our pursuit of wisdom. “When two people sit and the words of Torah pass between them, the Presence of God fills the space between them.” - Pirkei Avot 3:3 1360 West Minnehaha Parkway (5000 Girard Avenue South) Minneapolis MN 55419 (612)822-1440 ShirTikvah.net Lifelong Learning at Shir Tikvah Adult Education Winter 2011 What are people saying about Lifelong Learning at Shir Tikvah? Shir Tikvah Adult Education Retreat Adult Education Retreat “I know that for all of my Shabbats to come there will be welcome, repeated and surprise memories of so much learned, prayer-filled moments, joy-filled and humorous singing, sharing who we are as individuals and as the community of Shir Tikvah adults.” - Verna Lind Monday Evening Classes “A Jewish education for busy adults I found what I was looking for, right here at Shir Tikvah. The whole experience has been a real blessing.” - Mary Small Lifelong Learning “No matter your background or your experience, Shir Tikvah has a place for you to continue your Jewish learning.” - Chris Bargeron Learning Opportunities at a Glance: Winter 2011 Learning During the Week On One Foot: An exploration of Jewish life and tradition taught by Rabbi Latz. An irreverent, spiritual, and thoughtful conversation about Jews and Judaism. Sunday, January 16 – March 20, 9:45-11:00am Cost: Before 12/20: $100 After 12/20: $120 Textbooks: Contact office Book Club Group meets year round approximately every six weeks. Call the office for future dates and times. Year-round: Next Session: Wednesday, January 26 6:45-8pm Talking to Children about God and Other Important Jewish Conversations Explore parenting topics with Rabbi Simon. Second Sunday morning of the month February-May, 9:45-10:45am in the Sanctuary Cost: Free Shacharit (Morning) Minyan Start your Thursdays with a brief weekday service and Torah study. Torah Study Group Weave your way through the Torah, word by word. Join us in Genesis. Thursdays 7:45-8:45am in the Sanctuary Second Friday of the month, 12:15-1:30pm in the Shir Tikvah Library Monday Night Learning Ten Great (and Not So Great) Moments in Jewish History: An exploration of ten significant historical events and time periods in Jewish history. Alef Isn’t Enough: Advanced Beginning Hebrew A prayer Hebrew class for those who have completed “Alef Isn’t Tough” or who know the Hebrew alphabet. Mondays, January 10March 14, 6:30-7:45pm Cost: Before 12/20: $60 After 12/20: $75 Mondays, January 10March 14, 7:50-9:00pm Cost: Before 12/20: $60 After 12/20: $75 Textbook: $20 Both Monday evening classes are taught by Rabbi Simon. Monday evening classes are open to all students and a part of the Adult B’nei Mitzvah program. Enroll in both Monday night classes for $100. Pre-registration and pre-payment for classes are essential to ensure that a class runs. Visit www.ShirTikvah.net to register for classes For more information contact Rabbi Melissa B. Simon, Director of Lifelong Learning [email protected] or at Shir Tikvah at (612) 822-1440 No student will be turned away due to inability to pay. Scholarships available
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