Shabbat Services with Havurat Shalom
We invite you to join us and #ShowUpForShabbat as we gather with our friends at Havurat Shalom in Andover this week. (more…)...
Community Gatherings Today
Several local organizations are holding gatherings today for the victims of the shooting at the Tree of Life synagogue in Pittsburgh, and are inviting all to join them. A number of us, including Rabbi Sparr, plan to be at the one at Havurat Shalom in Andover at 4 p.m.; please join us there, or attend one of the others as you are able, to pray, to heal, and to comfort and strengthen one another.
Havurat Shalom in Andover
Faith Lutheran Church
4:00 p.m. Sharing and Healing Service
Congregation Shalom in Chelmsford
11:30 a.m. Gathering in Sanctuary for Conversation, Questions and Prayer
Chabad Lubavitch in Andover
Tuesday, October 30, 7:00 p.m. Community Gathering and Unity Prayer Service
Combined Jewish Philanthropies, Jewish Community Relations Council, the Synagogue Council of Massachusetts, and the Anti-Defamation League
Sunday, October 28., 2:00 p.m. Vigil at the Parkman Bandstand on the Boston Common...
Addressing the Pittsburgh Tragedy
From Robin Frisch, TEMV President:
Dear Friends,
The horrific act of violence in Pittsburgh today has shaken me to my core, as I am sure it has all of you. It is more important than ever right now that we are there for one another. As TEMV's president, I want to reassure you that our congregation's safety and security is always at the forefront of my mind, as it is for the Board of Trustees, and of course, Rabbi Sparr. We are blessed to be located in Lowell, because the Lowell Police Department has given us the highest level of protection whenever asked, and even when we have not specifically reached out to them. (more…)...