October 21, 2021 | 15 Cheshvan 5782
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Included in This Week's Newsletter
Upcoming Shabbat Services
Photos - Tikkun Olam Donations
This Week's Torah Portion
Essential Jewish Conversation
JFS Course on Suicide Prevention
Social Action Urgent Needs Updates
Interfaith Blood Drive...
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Upcoming Services and Programs |
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Shir Ami Makes A Difference |
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Congregation Shir Ami takes Tikkun Olam very seriously. When donations were received during our Membership Drive and during the High Holy Days days, the Social Action Committee led by Ronny Kaplan, investigated where those donations could be most useful in our community. This week Shir Ami delivered 3 generous checks that were greatly appreciated to:
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SIRS (Stamford Interfaith Refugee Settlement), (top picture, left to right) Susan Nisinzweig and Ronny Kaplan delivered the check to Co-Chairs Amy Ewing and Jean Meyer who are resettling this week, an Afghan family of 6 to Stamford.
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Freedberg Famiy Kosher Food Pantry at Shoke JFS Stamford, (bottom left) Ronny Kaplan and Susan Nisinzweig presented the check to President and CEO Matt Greenberg who gave us a tour of their expanded pantry.
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Supermarketing for Seniors Program at JFS Greenwich, (bottom right) Larry Stoogenke (Director of Community Engagement) and Rachel Kornfeld (CEO) whose program makes sure that seniors do not go hungry and have healthy food to eat, gratefully received a check from Susan Nisinzweig and Barbara Salop on behalf of Shir Ami.
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Parashat Vayera
Genesis 18:1-22:24
In Parashat Vayera, we encounter iconic moments centering on parents and children. Sarah laughs when she learns that she will conceive at an advanced age. Abraham is asked by God to bind his son.
And amidst these moments, angels appear in the text. In fact, there are many angels of God in this portion. What exactly is an angel of God? Have you ever met an angel of God? How can we be open to God's manifestations or transcendent experiences?
To discover more about this week's Torah portion, please click here.
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Essential Jewish Conversation
Monday, October 25th
7:30 PM Via Zoom
Call it a symposium, a salon, a forum or a debate, Jewish life has long been centered around a vibrant exchange of ideas and viewpoints – a sacred conversation meant to bring meaning to our lives. This year we will continue our exploration of the Jewish perspective on a range of beliefs and values.
The first topic we will be exploring is the Jewish perspective on Abortion.
Future conversations will take place on: 11/22, 12/20, 1/24, 2/21, 3/28, 4/25, 6/20
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Rosh Chodesh for Women and Men
Monday, November 8th
7:30 PM Via Zoom
Chapters 1 and 2
30 Lessons for Living, by Karl Pillemer, is our core text for our Rosh Chodesh gathering. All of our discussions are "stand alone" and you do not have to have read the book to participate. Members and guests are welcome!
The book relates life lessons learned, as he interviews older people and organizes their responses in categories to which we can all relate.
This month, we will discuss:
Chapter 1, Who are the Wisest Americans and What Can they Tell Us? and
Chapter 2, Great Together, Lessons for a Happy Marriage.
The wisdom gleaned from people who’ve lived and learned through their lives will often mirror our own experiences, confirm conclusions we’ve come to, and, perhaps, show us that ~ in spite of self-doubts ~ we’ve done our homework pretty well.
The next book discussions will be on: 12/6, 1/3, 1/31, 2/28, 4/4, 5/2, 6/6
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Important JFS-Greenwich Program Tonight
October 21st
7:00 PM - Suicide Prevention Workshop - If You See Something, Say Something
If you knew that by giving up one hour of your time, you couuld save a life, would you do it?
This program is free - all are welcome to attend via Zoom. To find out more details and to register, please click here.
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September Issue of Greenwich Jewish News
Below is a link to the digital version of the Greenwich Jewish News. There are many interesting community events coming up this fall that are listed in this issue. There is a beautiful story about our new Eternal Light on page 5. Click here to read the September digital version
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UJA-JCC Fall/Winter Brochure
The UJA-JCC has so many interesting and exciting events this Fall/Winter. Please click here (and then click arrow on the right to scroll through) to see their brochure and to take advantage of great opportunities.
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Updates on Timely Requests |
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Barbara and Evan Salop would like to thank all who respondedand offered furniture for the JFS client family in need. They shared this email that they received from Rachel Kornfeld, CEO: “The mom was in tears with gratitude! Took all that we brought. A beautiful, clean and SAFE apartment! JFS and Shir Ami did good today” Our fellow members have our deep appreciation for the caring that Shir Ami shows to all in our community.
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Stamford Interfaith Refugee Settlement (SIRS), announced that the arrival of an Afghan family of 6 is imminent. If you are interested in helping, they are still looking for volunteers to set up the apartment,
tutor,or to donate goods or money. Please go to SIRSCT.ORG, for more information.
Judith Croen is volunteering to help this family and is open to sharing her experience. Judith.Croen@gmail.com,
203-274-4284
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Interfaith Blood Drive
Saturday, November 6th
8:00 AM- 12:45 PM
Our next Interfaith Blood Drive is on Saturday, November 6th at First Presbyterian Church. The American Red Cross anticipates that blood needs will continue to be high, especially as the holiday season approaches. Shir Ami has been a long-time supporter of this community-based drive, so let’s show up in force - we are a small but mighty group when it comes to Tikkun Olam! The drive will be conducted under COVID-19 protocols, i.e., masks, social distancing, sanitizing, and pre-packaged snacks only.
Appointments can be made by calling 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or at www.redcrossblood.org and using the refined search Sponsor code FPCG, please let Barbara Salop, bdsalop@gmail.com know if you need any help signing up.
And THANKS for participating in this mitzvah!
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- Opportunities to support and volunteer to help immigrants and those in need.
- Ways we can each help combat racism
- Shopping for Seniors with JFS
- Dignity Grows supplies essential toiletries to people in need
- and more worthwhile activities...
Recruit some Shir Ami friends to participate in one of these projects with you!
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On November 5th we'll be having our New Member Shabbat where we honor all of this year's new members and present them with a gift from our congregation. For those of you who may be considering joining, we warmly welcome you! (Your High Holy Day registration fee may be deducted from your dues if you choose to become a member today).
Being a Member of Shir Ami, allows you to
- help shape our community
- support its mission
- find inspiration in our diverse offerings
- participate in rituals and events reserved for members.
- have access to our wonderful clergy
If you are interested and would like to know more
Click here to read our Welcome letter from Cantor Abramson and Shir Ami Co-Presidents Susan Nisinzweig and Marie Orsini Rosen
All are Welcome to Join Our Community!
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For a full listing of all local events of Jewish interest visit the websites for:
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CongregationShirAmi.org
203-900-7976
shirami.info@gmail.com
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