There’s a lot going on this week, including Lunch Bag Assembly for the Lowell Transitional Living Center, youth ice skating (6th grade and up), and of course, Shabbat services.
Erev Shabbat Services
Friday, January 6, 7:30pm
Parashat Vayigash
Rabbi Sparr Office Hours
Rabbi Sparr is available by e-mail if needed.
Lunch Bag Assembly
Sunday, January 8, 9:30am
Everyone is encouraged to help assemble lunches for the Lowell Transitional Living Center. This is a TEMV community event.
Bring in loaves of whole wheat bread and fresh fruit (apples or oranges) this weekend. Granola bars, peanut butter, jelly and bottled water are also always appreciated.
Some members have been making fleece and knitted hats to hand out with the lunches. If you have hats or other winter accessories to contribute please bring them this weekend.
Religious School
Sunday, January 8, 10am to noon
Youth Ice Skating for 6th Graders and Up
Sunday, January 8, 1:30 to 3:00pm
Please come this Sunday afternoon for ice skating at the Chelmsford Forum right off Route 3 at 2 Brick Kiln Road, North Billerica. Skating is $5 and skate rentals are an additional $5. The snack bar should be open too! Hope to see you there! RSVP to Sue so that we know to look for you, but please feel free to just stop by!
Adult Education
Check out our potential Adult Ed offerings and submit your preferences. Rabbi Sparr will offer classes based on our responses.
TEMV Snow Ball
Saturday, January 14, 8 pm – 11 pm
The social event of the season! The Bar Chords are returning for another dance. Music of the 60’s, 70’s and 80’s.
Tickets $25 in advance, $30 at the door. $50/couple — $75 max/family
Email events@temv.org or call 978 256-2855 to RSVP or to volunteer to help with food, decorations, set up, clean up etc.
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.
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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