Become A Member
Become a Member
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.
Temple Shir Tikva is a Reform Jewish synagogue in the heart of the Metrowest Boston area. At TST we strive to offer the best in education beginning with our Early Learning Center, continuing to our K-6 Religious School & Teen Community Programming, and Adult Education & Torah Studies. Our active and engaging community initiatives, and joyful social & cultural activities encourage our members to develop close, meaningful relationships in a hectic suburban world.
If you are considering joining a temple we invite you to inquire about our One YEAR COMPLIMENTARY MEMBERSHIP. Our One Year Complimentary Membership invites any first-time individual or family to become a member at no cost for their first year. Religious school fees do apply, but programs and services, including religious services, social and educational programs and lifecycle events are available. Complimentary membership is also offered to any family with a child enrolled at the TST Early Learning Center. Additionally, any child that graduates from our ELC is offered a complimentary year of Kindergarten Religious School. Regular school fees still apply for older children enrolled in religious school. We are so confident that once a new member/family “tries out” Temple Shir Tikva, they will enthusiastically continue to be part of the TST family.
To inquire about complimentary membership, contact Mary Beth Rettger, Executive Director.
Thu, January 21 2021
8 Sh'vat 5781
Interfaith Families & Couples
For interfaith families and couples click here to learn about Temple Shir Tikva's welcoming and inclusive community.
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Upcoming Events
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Thursday ,
JanJanuary 21 , 2021The Prophets, with Rabbi Jordi
Thursday, Jan 21st 11:30a to 12:30p
What is a prophet, and what is prophecy? Who were the biblical prophets—and do we still have prophets today? Join me as we read deeply together of those who our biblical literature describes as prophets, and we will see if we can reach our own conclusions about the nature of prophecy. -
Thursday ,
JanJanuary 21 , 2021Grades 3+4 Social Program: Snow Day Scavenger Hunt!
Thursday, Jan 21st 4:00p to 4:50p
Join us for a fun, silly Zoom scavenger hunt that calls upon our favorite times of the year: snow days! -
Thursday ,
JanJanuary 21 , 2021Choir Rehearsal - Zoom
Thursday, Jan 21st 7:00p to 9:00p
Singing is a spiritual practice that connects us in music and friendship during a time that can feel isolating. For many of us, singing as a worshipping community is an essential part of faith development that unites us - body, mind and spirit - with the Creator, each other, and with ourselves, allowing our prayers to live and breathe (literally and metaphorically) throughout our daily lives. For that reason, we are committed to maintaining an active choral program at Shir Tikva, led by our Choir Director Susan DeSelms and Cantor Hollis Schachner. Our adult choir will begin meeting again via Zoom on Wednesday nights starting October 29, and would love for you to consider joining! • Tenors and Basses (typically men, but not always) will meet from 7-8:10pm. • Sopranos and Altos (typically women, but not always!) will meet from 8-9:10pm. There will be a 10-15 minute period of overlap, allowing us to see each other, and pray together as a single body. Here's what you can expect from Zoom Choir: 1. We will warm up our voices with a series of vocal exercises that help us become vital instruments. 2. We mute ourselves, and learn/sing one or more prayers together that you might sing on any given Friday night. 3. We spend some time learning a piece that we'd like to record as an ensemble. (Susan DeSelms will provide recordings for the choir members to use in advance of rehearsal, as much or as little as desired.) 4. Those who are willing unmute themselves and sing and receive encouraging and helpful feedback, geared toward making singing easier, more meaningful, and more beautiful. 5. We will begin/end with prayers for the community and each other, with a final Sh'ma. To participate fully, you will ideally need a private space with room to move around and sing loudly, with a solid wifi connection. You will also need a pair of headphones, and a recording device (smartphone, second computer) to record yourself with if you choose to participate in the collaborative recordings. All music will be sent out electronically - sheet music, and audio recordings. In advance, know that we are limited by the constraints of Zoom. It is what it is. But there is still a lot we can do together to keep Shir Tikva - our "Song of Hope" vibrant and strong. To join us, please RSVP to Karen Edwards (kedwards@shirtikva.org) to be put on our choir email list. Yours in song, -
Friday ,
JanJanuary 22 , 2021Grade 6 Shabbaton
Friday, Jan 22nd (All day)
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Friday ,
JanJanuary 22 , 2021Sanctuary Shabbat
Friday, Jan 22nd 6:15p to 7:15p
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Sunday ,
JanJanuary 24 , 2021Hineini (K-6 Learning)
Sunday, Jan 24th 8:40a to 11:15a
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. Schedule: 8:40-8:55- Hineini Community Havdalah - All K-6 students and parents are invited as we welcome a new week of learning. 9:00-11:00 Hineini Jewish Journey (HJJ) and Hineini Hebrew Headquarters (HHQ) groups- grades K-6 11:00-11:15 Sunday Spirituality - All K-6 students and parents are invited for singing, tefilah (worship) and other spirituality offerings All Zoom links are in the Google Sheet Schedule shared over email. -
Sunday ,
JanJanuary 24 , 2021Adult B. Mitzvah Course
Sunday, Jan 24th 10:00a to 12:15p
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Monday ,
JanJanuary 25 , 2021Board of Trustees Meeting
Monday, Jan 25th (All day)
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Monday ,
JanJanuary 25 , 2021Gentle Jewish Yoga with Holly Glick
Monday, Jan 25th 9:00a to 9:45a
Join congregant and yoga teacher Holly Glick for a gentle yoga practice that will serve you during these challenging times. Each class will be based on a theme derived from a Mussar middah, or character trait. If you can breath, stand, sit and stretch you will have all you need to enjoy this practice. Come to your mat (or a blanket) to find ease in body, mind and spirit. I hope you will join us weekly, but feel free to drop in as you are able. Zoom link can be found in the weekly schedule. Virtual Class Mondays, 9:00 AM - 9:45 AM, January – March. -
Monday ,
JanJanuary 25 , 2021Text Talk with Rabbi Danny - Zoom
Monday, Jan 25th 12:00p to 1:00p
Join Rabbi Danny each week, as he shares a text he enjoys, for us all to explore together.
