Please join us this Friday for Shabbat services, including Yizkor, the memorial service for our beloved departed.
Lay-led Shabbat Services
Friday, April 26, 2019, 7:30 p.m.
Rabbi Sparr Office Hours
Rabbi Sparr will not be holding office hours this week. Appointments can be made in advance by contacting her 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, April 28, 2019, 9:45 a.m.
On Sunday, you can come to Religious School in your pajamas. (Rabbi Sparr will be in hers.) Don’t forget your tzedaka money and snack!
2018-19 Pledges Due
Any outstanding pledges for 2018-19 are due by April 30, the end of our fiscal year. You may pay online, or contact Phebe, treasurer@temv.org.
Hebrew Reading Classes
April 25, May 16 and 30, and June 6, 7:00 p.m.
Hebrew Reading classes have resumed, using the workbook Aleph isn’t Tough. If you have some reading experience and would like a refresher, it is not too late to join. Please be in touch with Rabbi Sparr to assess if the class will be comfortable for you, or arrange a one-hour “crash course” to catch up..
Food Donations
Annual Meeting: Save the Date
Sunday, May 19, at 2:00 p.m.
All members are invited to attend the TEMV Annual Meeting. We want to hear what makes TEMV a meaningful place for you and hear your thoughts on future priorities for our temple. There will also be an election for our new Board of Trustees, a vote on next year’s budget, and updates on some of the exciting programs and events we have in store as we approach our 70th anniversary.
In the Wider Community
The TEMV Store
Show your TEMV pride and support our community with coffee mugs, t-shirts, tote bags, magnets, and more in celebration of our 70th anniversary! (Additional items and designs are on the way.) Shop now!
Ongoing
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
Please email oneg@temv.org with your preferred dates. We ask all members to sign up to host twice. You just need to bring a challah and help with setup and cleanup. Other foods are potluck. It’s one simple way to help the community! Please also see our full calendar of events.
Mah Jong
Are you interested in playing or learning to play Mah Jong? If so, contact mahjong@temv.org with your availability (days of the week and time). Beginners are always welcome and temple membership is not a prerequisite. We are always open to suggestions for other games as well!
Food and Toiletry Collection
There is a box in the TEMV lobby for non-perishable food and toiletry items, to be donated to the the Merrimack Valley Food Bank and Lowell Transitional Living Center.
Do you have something to add to our News page or the temple’s bulletin? Send it to publicity@temv.org.