Temple Shir Tikva

High Holy Day Highlights 5781 - 2020

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Welcome to Temple Shir Tikva

COVID-19 Update: Our building is temporarily closed but our virtual doors are open. Please connect with us via Live Stream, on Social Media or Email.

We are a growing, thriving synagogue community in Wayland, Massachusetts. Although our physical space is closed, our clergy, staff, members and their families are staying safe at home and connecting in unique ways. Our services are broadcast live on our website, as well as on Facebook and YouTube. Join us for Simchat Shabbat every Friday evening at 6:15 pm and early morning Shacharit services at 8:30 am each Saturday morning. We encourage you to join us on Facebook for Welcoming Shabbat Meditation every Friday at 5:30 pm and if you have younger children at home, our Friday morning ELC Tot Shabbat at 10:15 am. Teachers in our Religious School and Early Learning Center are providing remote learning resources to our young people and adults are holding meetings, virtual happy hours and other social activities via videoconferencing technology. Please join our community via Live Stream, Facebook & YouTube each Shabbat. We look forward to being in each others’ physical presence sometime soon.

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Temple Shir Tikva is an inclusive, welcoming and growing community dedicated to making Judaism relevant in the 21st Century. With three active clergy members, we are a home for all our members to meet their learning and spiritual needs. Our vibrant educational programs are first-class, with an exceptionally well respected Early Learning Center, a fully inclusive religious school and teen program, and a robust adult education program.

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Saturday ,
NovNovember 28 , 2020

Early Shabbat Morning Service - Live Stream
Shabbat, Nov 28th 8:30a to 9:30a
All are welcome to our traditional style, Shabbat morning minyan.
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Saturday ,
NovNovember 28 , 2020

Shabbat Morning Torah Study - Zoom
Shabbat, Nov 28th 9:30a to 10:30a
Please join us for this one-hour, focused discussion of the weekly Torah portion, led by our clergy. Conversation is high level and very participatory. All backgrounds and experience levels welcome.
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Monday ,
NovNovember 30 , 2020

Text Talk with Rabbi Danny - Zoom
Monday, Nov 30th 12:00p to 1:00p
Join Rabbi Danny each week, as he shares a text he enjoys, for us all to explore together. Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/94118393659?pwd=YjduWThucENlSFBIWDZwMVFkbVNNdz09
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Tuesday ,
DecDecember 1 , 2020

Getting Sacred Vision with Alisa Ente
Tuesday, Dec 1st 9:30a to 11:00a

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Tuesday ,
DecDecember 1 , 2020

Mussar 1 with Caryl Shaw
Tuesday, Dec 1st 9:45a to 11:30a
The world feels especially challenging and turbulent right now. Perhaps, this is the time to ask yourself: What kind of human being am I? What are my strengths? What are my weaknesses? What can I do that will help me become a better person? How does who I am impact others and the world around me? Mussar offers an answer. The study and practice of Mussar is a centuries old Jewish tradition that is as relevant today as it was 1000 years ago. You can live a meaningful, ethical life by examining your inner middot, soul traits, and cultivating behavior that is an expression of the best version of yourself. Through study, honest reflection and contemplative practices, you can become the person you would like to be. Mussar will guide you toward overcoming your inner obstacles so that you can improve the quality of you own character which will improve the quality of the relationships you have with others. Through personal transformation, you will improve the civility of the world in which we live. Together we will exercise our souls using text study, group discussion, study with a chevruta (partner), journaling and targeted practices. The cost for each of the courses is $180. Scholarships available. Please speak with Cantor Schachner. This va’ad (group) will be led by the TST Center for Spirituality co-chair Caryl Shaw who has been studying and practicing Mussar for 9 years. Caryl is a Mussar facilitator certified by The Mussar Institute. Tuesday mornings on Zoom
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Tuesday ,
DecDecember 1 , 2020

Mussar 5 with Caryl Shaw
Tuesday, Dec 1st 7:00p to 9:00p

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Wednesday ,
DecDecember 2 , 2020

The Book of Psalms with Cantor Hollis - Zoom
Wednesday, Dec 2nd 10:00a to 11:30a

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Wednesday ,
DecDecember 2 , 2020

Introduction to Meditation - Zoom
Wednesday, Dec 2nd 12:00p to 12:45p
This mid-day weekly meditation practice session will introduce a few different styles of meditation with an orientation towards building the foundations of a personal practice for each of us, with time allocated for questions and reflection afterwards. Beginners and more experienced meditators are very welcome. Taught by Nathan Fisher.
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Wednesday ,
DecDecember 2 , 2020

Hineini (3-6 Learning)
Wednesday, Dec 2nd 2:30p to 5:30p
Hineini, our K-6 Learning program, creates space for learners to build community, learn about themselves by exploring middot (character traits) and feel inspired to take action in the world. Read more here: https://www.shirtikva.org/religious_school Schedule: 2:30-3:30pm- Hineini Hebrew Headquarters (HHQ) groups for grades 3-6 3:30-5:30- Hineini Jewish Journey (HJJ) groups for grades 3-6 with an optional mid-session break or spirituality offering All Zoom links are in the Google Sheet Schedule shared over email.
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Wednesday ,
DecDecember 2 , 2020

AISH (7-12 Learning)
Wednesday, Dec 2nd 6:00p to 8:00p
AISH, 7-12 learning program is part of our larger TSTeen program. AISH offers teens the opportunity to create community, learn with peers and teachers who care about them, and choose topics that are meaningful and relevant in their lives. Read about TSTeens here: https://www.shirtikva.org/tsteens All Zoom links are in the Google Sheet Schedule shared over email.
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Fri, November 27 2020 11 Kislev 5781