Movie Night
Yentl, starring Barbra Streisand, Mandy Patinkin and Amy Irving will be shown on Movie Night, Saturday February 18th. Based on a story by Isaac Bashevis Singer, it takes place in an Ashkenazic shtetl in Poland. Yentl is the boyishly klutzy daughter and only child of long widowed Rebbe, who teaches her Talmud, even though women are not allowed to learn. When he dies, Yentl is alone in the world. She takes the momentous decision to leave the village and - disguised as a boy and calling herself by the name of her late brother, Anshel - seeks and gets admitted to a Yeshiva, to study the Torah and Talmud. She befriends Avigdor who is engaged to Haddas. And, of course, Barbra sings!
As always, Movie Night is a free event for adults. All we ask is that you bring a snack to share and help clean up after the movie. We will provide the soft drinks. Feel free to bring a friend. Movie Night starts at 7:00. Movie rolls at 7:30. See you at the movies!
Gardening Get-together - Feb 12, 2012
Attention all CST gardeners! Did you know that mid-February through early March is the best time to prune many of your trees and shrubs? Want to get your gardening tools like shears, pruners, shovels, loppers etc. ready for the upcoming gardening season? Join a group of Detroit Zoo gardeners, headed by metro-Detroit’s own gardening experts Janet Macunovich and Steve Nikila, as we use various techniques to sharpen our gardening tools and have a pot-luck dinner at Shir Tikvah on Sunday afternoon, February 12, 2012. Start time is 3 p.m. Please RSVP to Janet Schenk (or ask any questions you may have about the event) at jfgreenjeans@comcast.net and let her know, if you are staying for the potluck, what dish you would like to bring.
Challah Days
Come Bake With Us
For Challah Days!
Friday, Feb 3 in the CST kitchen
Start at 9:30 a.m., stay until the buzzer goes off!!
~ Take a loaf, Give a loaf, Leave a loaf ~
Join us as we take part in an age old tradition, community!
Diva Dinner - March 9
DAVEN BEFORE DINNER
The Dinner Committee is mixing it up a bit for March 9. There will be a light, pre-service nosh at 5:45, with services to follow at 6:15 p.m. Then, we’ll have a “Totally Traditional Shabbat Dinner” at 7 p.m. (or thereabouts—you know how we are about schedules at CST). We’ll have roasted chicken, kugels, vegetables, and maybe a surprise or two thrown in for good measure to bring back some memories. As always, there will be a vegetarian option.
The charge for adults will be $10, for children ages 5-12 the charge will be $6.00, and children younger than five get to eat their fill for free.
Just remember that reservations have to be turned in to the CST office along with payment by Thursday, March 1, so that the Dinner Committee has time to do the necessary shopping and preparations for the dinner itself.
Motown Museum
Motown Museum Mingle
(and munch – box meal included)
Saturday, March 31, 2012
Meet at Shir Tikvah at 3:00 p.m.
- Enjoy the bus ride to the Motown Museum (no parking hassles)
- Enjoy the tour and film
- Visit the Gift Shop (purchases not included in fee)
- Enjoy the meal
- Relax on the bus ride back to CST
- All for only $25.00 per person!! *
*A portion of the proceeds will benefit our education program at CST.
For more information / To reserve your spot!
Contact Nancy Shuman
Reservations due by Friday, February 24th!
Empty Bowls
Empty Bowls Shabbat Dinner is Friday, February 3! The Bowls will be on display and ready for sale at 5:00 p.m. Dinner will be served at 6:00 p.m. followed by our Music Shabbat service at 7:15 p.m.
ALL of the money donated at the event goes to local food banks and soup kitchens to help feed the hungry. In the past, Shir Tikvah has been able to support Yad Ezra, Gleaners, Meals on Wheels; as well as, other organizations dedicated to easing the ongoing problem of hunger in our world and local community.
This has been a long time, fun event at Shir Tikvah. It has also been a way to give back to our community. To help us with the planning, please fill out and return the reservation form on page 11. If you have any questions or wish to help with this project in any way, please contact either Michael Phillips or Joyce Bayer. We need your help!
SoulAviv
Don’t Miss SoulAviv with Rabbi Arnie
Friday, February 24th at 7:45 p.m.
Who is SoulAviv?
SoulAviv defines creativity and excellence in Spiritual Jewish Music. A four person Jewish vocal group, SoulAviv’s unique blend of folk, Motown, gospel, Memphis soul, and world-music grooves has created a remarkable impact in the four short years they’ve been together. Jewish music and prayer have always been intertwined as the way Jews celebrate religious services, holidays and simchas. Singing Hebrew, English, and Yiddish, SoulAviv blends Jewish heritage, spirituality, and celebration with a little California sunshine for a musical experience we think you’re really going to like!
Check out their website at www.soulaviv.com.
Parent's Night Out - March 3
The next Family Chavurah will be one you don't want to miss. Please join us on Saturday, March 3rd for a Parent's Night Out...yes you heard it right! TATY will watch our kids at shul (under the supervision of Joel and Wren Hack), while the adults have dinner at a nearby restaurant. Plan to meet at shul at 5:30 to drop off the kids, then the adults will head out for dinner and return by 7:30. Kindly RSVP to: Faye Blatt or Michelle Kleiman by February, 25th to allow TATY to plan for enough kids. Donations to TATY are appreciated. Look for more details in the weekly e-mail blast.
SOS - Save the Dates Aug 5 - 12
Congregation Shir Tikvah will once again be transformed into a comfortable and welcoming Bed & Breakfast for 30 homeless children, women and men from the South Oakland Shelter. Volunteers are needed to provide great food and transportation, for set-up and laundry, and much more during the week, and to help make preparations for our guests in the weeks and months before they arrive. A sign-up board for specific jobs will be in the CST lobby beginning in April.
Please mark your calendars and plan on sharing some of your time, talents and resources. Questions? Contact Carolyn Comai.
Weekly Meeting for Job Seekers sponsored by JVS
“J Seekers Strategy Sessions”.
Join other job seekers to network, get leads, and hear experts share important information.
Every Wednesday, 9:30 – 11 a.m.
Oak Park Jewish Community Center
For more information, contact Karen Gutman at 248.233.4248 or kgutman@jvsdet.org
This is an “open” meeting. No registration required.
Learn about job openings and other programs for job seekers at www.ParnossahWorksDetroit.org