February 2, 2023 | 11 Shevat 5783 | |
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Included in This Newsletter
Thoughts on the Murder of Tyre Nichols
Refugee Shabbat-2/3
Save The Date For Purim Event - 3/4
This Week's Torah Portion-Rabbi Levy
Upcoming Classes
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Thoughts on the Murder of Tyre Nichols | |
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Dear Friends,
It has been another week where the sanctity of life has not been upheld. The murder of Tyre Nichols is a stain on our country, and continues to be unacceptably common here in America. We continue to pray for the world as it should be, a world where everyone is treated with dignity and respect, and we recognize the inherent value within every human being. Sadly today is not that day. As we pray with our hands and our words to build the world as it should be, we invite you to read this Statement From the Interfaith Council of Southwestern CT, an organization so beloved by Reverend Hill who joined us two weeks ago at our Shabbat Service that was published online and in local newspaper print editions this past Sunday.
https://www.stamfordadvocate.com/opinion/article/opinion-a-ct-interfaith-council-responds-memphis-17748383.php
Sincerely,
Rabbi David E. Levy
Marie Orsini Rosen
Jackie Marschall
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Upcoming Services and Calendar | |
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Shabbat Service
Friday, February 10th
7:30 PM
First Presbyterian Church
in Greenwich
Shabbat is our weekly invitation to rest and refresh. This Shabbat we will reflect on the Ten Commandments which are embedded in our parasha, Yitro.
Rabbi Levy will lead the service accompanied by Andrew Yeargin on the piano. We thank Marie Orsini Rosen and Phil Rosen for hosting.
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Purim: Hit Me With Your Best Joke!
Saturday, March 4th
6:30 PM
First Presbyterian Church
in Greenwich
Purim is a time where laughter is the priority. So come share your favorite joke with the Shir Ami community! It can be a humorous song, a few funny stories, or a joke you love. Please keep it PG, but otherwise we look forward to having you! Please let Rabbi Levy know if you'd like to share a joke with the community by Wednesday, March 1 if you'd like to share a joke with the community. Bring a nonalcoholic or alcoholic drink, your choice, so you can raise a glass with the community!
More details to follow.
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Parashat B'Shalach
D'var Torah by Rabbi David Levy
Parashat B'Shalach is known as Shabbat Shirah, the Shabbat of Song. It earns that reputation because of the powerful song and dance the people do when they safely make their way across the sea of Reeds to freedom. Moses, Miriam, and all the people dance and sing and feel the song of Mi Chamochah in their hearts. I look forward to singing with you on Friday, and encourage you to read this beautiful exploration of the power of music by Rabbi Sacks: https://www.rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/beshallach/music-language-of-the-soul/
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Living In Jewish Time
Tu B'Shvat
Tuesday, February 7th
7:30 PM via Zoom
We live every day by the Gregorian calendar. In this monthly class taught by Rabbi Levy, we will consider what the Jewish calendar has to teach us about how we live in the world. Each time we gather, we’ll unpack our Jewish calendar to find meaning in every day life.
To see the full schedule of classes and topics, please visit our website.
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Asking Big Questions: Rosh Chodesh for
Women and Men
What Advantages Do We Have?
Tuesday, February 28th
7:30 PM via Zoom
Why are we here? What does community look like? How do we find meaning? The best questions often don’t have concrete answers, but we enrich ourselves by struggling with the questions. We look forward to unpacking these questions together!
To see the full schedule of classes and topics, please visit our website.
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Blessings for a Happy Birthday to all of our members with February birthdays:
Larry Polansky - 2/1
Jessica Rosen - 2/2
Mark Lob - 2/3
Robert Schwartz - 2/12
Steven Black - 2/17
Jan Raymond - 2/17
Phil Rosen - 2/17
Yaelle Nisinzweig - 2/19
Karen Lob - 2/27
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In our weekly Blessing and Simchas, we invite members to offer congratulations on a special event in someone’s life, blessings for healing, or to remember a loved one.
Submit your listing including your name, the occasion and the recipient's name/s to shirami.info@gmail.com with the subject line, "Blessings and Simchas". In order to appear in the next week's newsletter, the entry must be received by 9:00 AM on Monday morning.
You are not required to make a donation but if you chose to, you may do so on our website's donation page or by mailing a check to Congregation Shir Ami, 1273 East Putnam Avenue, P.O. Box 312, Riverside, CT 06870-9998.
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Social Action TIKVAH Team | |
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Ukraine Continues to Need Support
We are all horrified at what is happening in Ukraine to all the people, and although other news can surface to take its place in the headlines, they continue to need our unwavering support.
Should you wish to send assistance to Ukrainians in need, please visit the Social Action Page on our website for suggestions of organizations to send to.
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TIKVAH - Touching Individuals with Kindness, Vision, and Hope
- 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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November-January Issue of Greenwich Jewish News
(February Issue Coming Out Soon)
Please click here to read the digital version. Check out the wonderful articles about Shir Ami including one about our High Holiday Social Action donations.
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NOW AVAILABLE
February/March Issue of New Jewish Voice
Please click here to read the latest digital version.
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The Benefits Of Membership | |
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For those of you who are not yet Members but are considering joining Shir Ami, we warmly welcome you!
Being a Member of Shir Ami, allows you to
- practice our faith together and learn from the Torah and each other
- help shape our community
- support Shir Ami's mission
- find inspiration in our diverse offerings
- participate in rituals and events reserved for members
- have access to our wonderful clergy
- recognize our loved ones who have passed during our Yizkor service each year
This is the time of year when many choose to join a congregation. If that is you, we hope you will join Congregation Shir Ami. The Membership Policy has details on dues, benefits, events, life-cycle and pastoral care and general involvement in congregational life and can be found here And if you already are a member, it's a good time to revisit the policy and refresh your memory on why you joined.
If you are interested and would like to know more, please look for membership information which can be found on our website's membership page.
Contact us if you have any questions or would like to speak with an officer or our clergy, shirami.info@gmail.com
All are welcome to join our community!
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