It’s a busy week, with Pajama Havdalla for the kids, a basic Hebrew class for adults, and more! Read on to learn about all that’s happening.
Shabbat Services
Friday, January 19
- 6:00 p.m. Pre-neg
- 6:30 p.m. Erev Shabbat Services
Board Host: Dana Rudolph
Oneg host: Barry Lewin
Rabbi Sparr Office Hours
Rabbi Sparr will have office hours Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday this week, by appointment. She can always be reached at rabbi@temv.org, or during business hours at 508-736-5555. In an emergency or urgent need, do phone at any hour.
Religious School
Sunday, January 21
In Session
Board Meeting
Thursday, January 18, 7:00 p.m.
All welcome.
Pajama Havdalla
January 20, 4:45 p.m.
Join us for an all-ages, one-hour-long, Saturday afternoon/evening program to mark the close of Shabbat.
This program is geared toward families with younger children, but all are welcome!
We will learn about Havdalla, the beautiful ceremony for ending Shabbat, create a ritual object to bring home for future Havdalla celebrations, hear a story, sing some songs, and enjoy a short (10 minute) Havdalla service together. Everyone (adults included!) is invited to come in their PJs (the rabbi will be in hers)! Please RSVP to events@temv.org.
Lunch Bag Assembly
Sunday, January 21, 9:30 a.m.
Our greatest need is for boxes of granola bars and bottled water–please bring them in whenever you are at TEMV. On the weekend of the lunch assembly please bring sliced whole wheat bread and fruit (apples or oranges). Lunches will go to the Lowell Transitional Living Center.
Social Action Committee Meeting
After Lunch Bag Assembly.
Aleph Isn’t Tough
This class is intended for both brand-new Hebrew readers as well as more experienced readers who feel their skills need some sprucing up. If you are considering conversion or adult bar/bat mitzvah, this course is essential. Classes will meet on Sunday afternoons at 2:00 p.m. (can be made a bit later if there is a strong preference from students). Class dates:
- January 21 and 28
- February 11
- March 4 and 18
- April 8 and 29
- May 6
Please email rabbi@temv.org to confirm your seat in the class. There is no cost to attend, though an $80 donation to TEMV is requested. You also must acquire the text Aleph Isn’t Tough: An Introduction to Hebrew for Adults
Lay Leaders Needed
We are looking for lay leaders for Shabbat services on February 16th. Please contact Karen if you are able to do so.
Upcoming
TEMV Teen and Family Events
Opportunities for our older kids to get together! Please mark your calendar for:
Ice Skating
Sunday, February 11, 1:30 to 3 p.m.
Chelmsford Forum, Chelmsford
Winter Clothing Collection
There is a box in the TEMV lobby for winter clothing, including coats, gloves/mittens, hats, and scarves. Toiletries and non-perishable food are always welcome, too.
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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
TEMV Yoga
See our Events page for details of regular times.
Mah Jong
See our Events page for details of when we usually play and how to join in.
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