There’s lots going on this week, including Tot Shabbat, a pizza dinner, and Shabbat with our sunwheel—and coming up next week, lunch and bowling!
Tot Shabbat, Pizza Dinner, and Regular Shabbat Services
Friday, December 16
6pm Tot Shabbat
Engaging and fun service of songs, stories, and movement for families with young children (birth to age seven, though of course older kids are welcome, too). This month our service will focus
on Hanukkah.
6:30pm Pizza dinner
Please RSVP to pizza@temv.org.
7:30pm Shabbat Service
Parashat Vayishlach
We will be spinning the sunwheel in honor of approaching Winter Solstice, and offering blessing for all those who celebrate birthdays or anniversaries during the Winter season.
Rabbi Sparr Office Hours
Rabbi Sparr is available for office hours on Thursday morning and Friday late afternoon, by appointment. Kindly contact her to schedule a time.
Religious School
Sunday, December 18, 10am – noon
Last meeting for 2016!
Education Committee Meeting
Sunday, December 18, 11am
All are welcome! You don’t need to have a student in the religious school to share your ideas and energy!
Board Meeting
Thursday, December 15, 7pm
Board Meetings are open to the entire TEMV membership.
Lunch and Bowling
Monday, December 19, 12 noon
Wamesit Lanes: “Wamesit Lanes features contemporary, upscale, American cuisine in its restaurant and lounge area at The Firewater Tavern.”
434 Main Street
Tewksbury, MA
RSVP: lunchbunch@temv.org so we know to expect you—or just show up. They have ten-pin and candlepin bowling. If there’s enough interest we’ll bowl after lunch.
Year-End Reminder
Send your 2016 TEMV pledges and donations to the Treasurer before the end of the month so you can claim them on your 2016 tax return.
Adult Education
Check out our potential Adult Ed offerings and submit your preferences. Rabbi Sparr will offer classes based on our responses.
Volunteer to Host an Oneg
Visit the signup page to choose your date or email oneg@temv.org with your preferred dates.
If all members sign up to host then no one will have to host more than twice. It’s one simple way to help.
The complete Service schedule for the year is here, along with our full calendar of events.
TEMV Snow Ball
Saturday, January 14, 8 pm – 11 pm
The Bar Chords are returning for another dance. Music of the 60’s, 70’s and 80’s. Everyone had a great time last year so we are doing it again.
Tickets $25 in advance, $30 at the door.
Email events@temv.org or call 978 256-2855 to RSVP or to volunteer to help with food, decorations, set up, clean up etc.
Ongoing
Food and Toiletry Collections
There are boxes in the lobby waiting to be filled with your generous donations. All donations go to local charities. Thank you!
Winter Clothing Collection
There is a box in the lobby for winter clothing. Please donate winter clothing including:
- Coats
- Gloves
- Hats
- Scarves
TEMV Yoga
Gentle yoga: Monday, 8:30am
Attendance at this class has been low recently. If you wish to attend yoga on Monday morning, please contact Cornelia at yogainfo@temv.org preferably by Sunday afternoon. If at least three people say they are coming she will let you know. Please leave your phone number—preferably a cell phone number—in your email.
Yoga: Wednesday, 6:30pm
Please bring a mat. $7 for the teacher and a $3 donation to the temple.
For more information email yogainfo@temv.org
Mah Jong
Tuesdays, 6pm and Thursdays, 1pm
As long as at least three people commit to being there, we play. All levels of players including beginners are welcome. We love introducing and teaching the game to new players. Please email mahjong@temv.org to tell us whether you are coming. Join the Mah Jong email list to keep updated about cancellations by emailing mahjongg-join@temv.org.
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