January 14, 2021 - Weekly News From The Chatham Synagogue / Netivot Torah
Quarantine Edition
1/014/21 TCS/NT Update Table of Contents
1. Shabbat Zoom Log-in Information

2. Shabbat - January 16th

3. Virtual Sit/Stand/Breathe Exercise

4. Virtual Yoga

5. Virtual Fundraiser to Feed the Hungry

6. Donations

7. Virtual Out & About: Social Action / Entertainment / Education

8. Etc. (Black Cantor Presentation Video)

9. Check Out Our New Website!

10. Become a Member
1. Shabbat Zoom Log-in
Our virtual Shabbat Service will start at 10am, but please log-in at 9:30 to make sure everyone is properly connected. 

We will be having a virtual kiddush/hamotzi following the service, so keep your favorite kiddush libation handy. 

If you're not familiar with Zoom, see below for a link to our Zoom Guide as well as a link to a Zoom video tutorial.

  
Meeting ID: 825 3638 4257
Password 953995

To phone in, dial 1-646-558-8656 / Meeting ID: 82536384257 / Password: 953995
2. Shabbat - January 16, 2021
Rabbi Or Rose will be joining us for Shabbat Services on Jan. 16th, Feb. 13th, and March 20th
Friday, January 15, 2021
Shevat 2, 5781
Shabbat Candle Lighting - 4:29pm

Saturday, January 16, 2021 - Rabbi Or Rose will join us for Shabbat Services
Shevat 3, 5781
Virtual Shabbat Service - 9:30am Zoom Dial-in / Service begins at 10am
Shabbat Ends - 5:34pm

Torah Reading:
Parshah Va'era
Exodus 6:2 - 9:25
Click here to read more about Parshah Va'era
3. Virtual Sit/Stand/Breathe Exercise
Every Monday - 11am - 12pm
TCS/NT member, and dancer, choreographer, physician-assistant Jamie Stiller is teaching a sit/stand exercise group. For the duration, the group will meet every Monday, via Zoom, from 11am - 12pm. The focus of these classes will be on building strength in your core and extremities, learning to breathe mindfully to fuel your entire body, and having fun! 

ZOOM LOG-IN LINK & INFO:
Meeting ID: 898 6317 0484
Password: 953995
4. Virtual Yoga
Every Friday at 9:30am
Our weekly Yoga classes are resuming, virtually. TCS/NT member, and dancer, choreographer, physician-assistant, Jamie Stiller, will be leading the classes. There is a $10 donation per Click here email Jamie and arrange payment (Venmo, checks, etc.).

ZOOM LOG-IN LINK & INFO:
Meeting ID: 825 5860 0433
Password: 953995
5. Virtual Fundraiser to Feed the Hungry
Sponsored by the Chatham Area Interfaith Council

In Columbia County over 10% of our neighbors in at or below the poverty line, including nearly 2,000 children and many senior citizens. The government subsidies, which aren't always available, cover only 60% of food costs. WE CAN HELP! The Chatham Area Interfaith Council encourages everyone to support the local organizations that work hard to provide meals and groceries to families suffering from food insufficiency. Please consider donating to one or more of the local organizations that depend on our generosity to provide food to those who need it:
  • Valatie Ecumenical Food Pantry: send donations to 3212 Church St., P.O. Box 266, Valatie, NY 12184
  • Mellenville Philmont Food Pantry: send donations to 91 Church St., P.O. Box V, Mellenville, NY 12544 
  • Columbia County Recovery Kitchen: columbiacountyrecoverykitchen.org

"The Parish family of St. James and our sister churches are proud to support an interfaith effort to provide food & other resources to organizations that help underserved people."
~ Father George Fleming, St. James Church, Chatham

"This is a great opportunity to practice Buddhist teachings by giving money to provide meals to families."
~ Rev. Monshin Paul Naamon, Abbot, Tendai Dharma Center, Caanan

"Some of the most enjoyable times we have in life are spent sharing a meal. God will smile on us all as we feed our neighbors." ~ Pastor Gloria Jimpson, Payne AME Church, Chatham

"In a time of great & urgent need it is incumbent on us to help others nourish and sustain themselves."
~ Rabbi Or Rose, The Chatham Synagogue
6. Donations
(Note: Donations can be made online on our website. Click here to donate.)

Tobby Cassuto - Year End Donation

Ellen & Alan Goldner - IHO Janet Carey's New Digs

Elaine & Arthur Greenberg - IMO Marge Lewis

Hallie Halpern and Mark Dickerman - HH Donation

Mimi Lieber - Year End Donation

Kenneth Kranz & Barbara Lax - IMO Ruth Abramson

7. Virtual Out & About:
Social Action / Entertainment
Eliminating Food Insecurity
Because of the Pandemic, our local community is experiencing high rates of food insecurity. We can help support our local community through donations of food, time, and resources. Please consider donating to the Chatham Area Silent Pantry. And don't forget, Columbia County Office for the Aging is still looking for volunteer drivers for Meals on Wheels. You can contact them at 518-828-4258.
[NEW] "Faith, Power, and Privilege" with Yavilah McCoy
Part of 3-part series elevating voices of Jewish leaders of color.
Thursday Jan. 14 at 6:45pm - Online
This is the first program in the Jewish Federation of the Berkshires' 3-part program elevating the voices of Jewish leaders of color in the United States, Africa, and Israel.

Founder of Ayecha and CEO of Dimensions, Yavilah McCoy will discuss the practice of holding multiple identities within efforts to build greater equity and justice in this changing political and social climate. She will also address the challenges of diversity and inclusion in religious communities, as well as opportunities that these communities can engage toward becoming deeper allies and stronger advocates in working together toward social justice.
Click here for more information and to register for this Zoom event.
[NEW] A Jurassic Park Tu B'shvat Miracle
Tuesday January 26, 12pm
Zoom event
Join the Arava Institute for Environmental Studies in Israel to learn about the miracle story of how scientists at the Institute brought back the long extinct native Judaean Date Palm and it's biblical fruit, the original honey in the "land flowing with milk and honey."
Click here to register.
JWA Podcast: Alicia Svigals, Klezmer Fiddle
Available free, on-demand
If you were a member of TCS/NT in June of 2012 you may remember a very special event we sponsored - a concert with the renowned Klezmer fiddle player, Alicia Svigals, co-founder of the Klezmatics. We held it at PS21 and it was a rollicking event with great music and even dancing.

A few months ago Alicia, a pioneering, Grammy-winning musician who has recorded, performed and collaborated with countless artists, joined Jewish Women's Archive for a podcast to talk about how music is helping her get through this difficult time. Click here to listen to Alicia talk about her music and her life in the time of pandemic.
8. Etc. (Video: The Lost World of African American Cantors")
Last Sunday's presentation, "The Lost World of African American Cantors" by Henry Sapoznik, was a smashing success. If you missed this fascinating look at a nearly forgotten piece of Jewish history, you're in luck - there's a recording!

Click here to watch. The passcode to see the video is: @6p+jm6U 
9. We Have A New Website
After more than a year of hard work, we have finally launched the new Chatham Synagogue website. You can find it at the old URL: thechathamsynagogue.org. On it you can find a current listing of events, links to services, information about who we are, and a growing library of photos.

For members there is also a member portal. You should have received an email with a link inviting you to access the portal, instructions on how to log-in, and an explanation of some of the information that you will find there. Check it out and let us know what you think. If you have any questions or need help accessing the member portal, please email: tcsntmembers@gmail.com.
10. Become a Member
We welcome members from diverse Jewish backgrounds and perspectives. Our members are people who were born into Judaism as well as those who chose Judaism. We recognize patrilineal as well as matrilineal descent, and we welcome interfaith families and LGBTQ Members.

You can download a membership application here.
Our Mailing Address: The Chatham Synagogue / P.O. Box 51 / Chatham, NY 12037