There are no Shabbat services this week, but we’re gearing up for the Yard Sale Gala, our biggest fundraiser of the year, and taking part in Macy’s Shop for a Cause Charity Challenge! Find out how you can help!
No Shabbat Services This Week
No services Friday, July 28.
Please note that summer services are lay led and potluck oneg. They will all start at 7 p.m.
- Aug 11
- Aug 25
Rabbi Sparr Office Hours
Rabbi Sparr can generally be reached by phone, and welcomes your call during regular business hours. If you have an urgent need, please don’t hesitate to ring her anytime. She may also be reached by e-mail at rabbi@temv.org.
Yard Sale Gala
Sunday, August 6th, 8 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Kids’ Activities, Food and Beverages!
We’ll be pricing items beginning July 24, and selling from 8:00 am – 2 pm on August 6; if you want to help with any of this, send an email to yardsale@temv.org. We definitely need people to help the day of the Yard Sale. Please contact yardsale@temv.org if you have any questions about or want to sign up to work on August 6. We look forward to hearing from you!
We also ask that if you have access to a color printer, please print a few copies of this flyer and post it on bulletin boards and other appropriate locations in public places near you. (Make sure to ask first if needed.)
Macy’s Fundraiser
We are raising funds for TEMV as part of the Macy’s Shop for a Cause Charity Challenge! Since 2006, Macy’s Shop For A Cause event has partnered with schools and non-profit organizations nationwide to raise more than $47 million for their ongoing charitable efforts. This year, they are offering $300,000 in prize money for local charities and not-for-profits across the country.
Any organization that gets at least 20 unique donations of $5 or more this week will be entered to win $2,500. Can we do it?
TEMV has a critical need to raise funds to stay vibrant and growing! Please donate to TEMV through this link to have your contribution count.
The Shop for a Cause campaign will run through Wednesday, August 9th.
As a thank you, everyone who donates $5 or more will receive an exclusive savings pass to shop at Macy’s during the annual Shop for a Cause event, August 10th – August 13th. Every donation large and small is important to our temple!
TEMV Virtual Walk 3.0
The TEMV Summer Walk has started, but it’s not to late to get into the game. Need some motivation to do your walking or biking, or just want to have some fun? Come join us. We have several people fast approaching, if not already in, Maine. Anyone can join at anytime—contact fay@temv.org.
Lay Leaders Needed
We are looking for lay leaders for August 11 and 25. Please contact Karen if interested.
Shop Amazon
TEMV is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com. Just start your Amazon shopping through this link to take part.
Volunteer to Host an Oneg
Visit the signup page to choose your date or email oneg@temv.org with your preferred dates. We ask all members to sign up to host twice. It’s one simple way to help the community!
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!
TEMV Yoga
Gentle yoga: Monday, 8:30 a.m.; RSVP required by Sunday at 12 noon. On holidays this class meets at 9 am.
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, 6:30 p.m.
Please bring a mat. The cost is $10 for the teacher and a $3 donation for the temple. For more information email yogainfo@temv.org
Mah Jong
Tuesdays, 6 p.m. and Thursdays, 1 p.m.
Join the Mah Jong email list to keep updated about cancellations by emailing mahjongg-join@temv.org.
If you are interested in learning and / or playing the game but these times don’t work for you, email mahjong@temv.org and just maybe we can work something out.
Do you have something to add to this email blast or the temple’s bulletin? Send it to publicity@temv.org.