September 2010
ELUL 5770/Tishrei 5771
SHIR HAYAM HAS A NEW PHONE NUMBER – 206-567-9414
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Event Quick Reference:
See member’s calendar or call 206-567-9414 for event details.
September 8 – Erev Rosh Hashanah
September 9 – Rosh Hashanah
September 17 – Kol Nidre
September 18 – Yom Kippur
September 23 – CROP Hunger Walk Restaurant Day
September 26 – CROP Hunger Walk
HIGH HOLIDAYS
Our chavurah again welcomes Rabbi Hanna Tiferet Siegel who will be leading our High Holidays this September. The Filipino American community again makes available to us their hall for our High Holiday meetings. Please look for the upcoming mailing which includes details about our High Holiday Services, yearly Calendar, JLC schedule, Crop Walk and Membership Forms.
Unless otherwise noted all services are being help at the Fil-Am Hall 7566 High School Road B.I.
September 8 – Erev Rosh Hashanah
- 7:00 p.m. Fil-Am Hall (dessert potluck follows)
September 9 – Rosh Hashanah
- 10:00 a.m. Adult Service
- Break for Lunch (please bring your own)
- 2:00 p.m. Learning with Hanna on “The Thirteen Attributes of Lovingkindness”
- 4:00 p.m. Tashlich (location TBA)
September 17 – Kol Nidre
- 7:00 p.m. Kol Nidre Service
September 18 – Yom Kippur
- 10:00 a.m. Morning Service
- 3:30 p.m. Meditation (location TBA)
- 4:00 p.m. Yizkor (location TBA)
- 5:30 p.m. Bibliodrama
- 6:10 p.m. Neilah “The Gates are Closing” Service
- 7:00 p.m. Break Fast (potluck – bring lots!)
MESSAGE FROM HANNA
“Ayeka? Where Are You?”
We have almost come full circle in the Jewish year. Rosh Hashana 5771 arrives “early,” on September 8th, just as school begins and summer ends. Each of us has been on a journey that is unique, yet similar, filled with beauty and loss, joy and challenges. Soon we will gather for our annual celebration to transform the sorrows of the past into fertile soil for a New Year.
The theme this year is from the second Creation story, Genesis 3:9. Hava and Adam have eaten from the Tree of Knowledge and their eyes have opened to the paradox of existence. They realize that they are naked and that frightens them, so they try to hide from the Presence of the Holy One. G!d plays along, asking, “Ayeka? Where are you?”
Ayeka? This is the question we bring to our Temple of the Heart. Where are we this year? Where are we hiding? What fears prevent us from being completely honest with ourselves and others? What are the yearnings,hidden deep within, that we cherish for ourselves, our family, and the world? How can we stand in our truth,
bear witness to the changes we have experienced, and give voice to the dreams we all share?
Your contributions of songs, prayers, stories, dances, commentaries, and articipation in the prayer services is what makes our time together so special. Please take time during the month of Elul, which begins on the evening of August 9, to reflect on this question and prepare your offerings. Then send your thoughts to me at HannaT@telus.net and I will find just the right place to integrate your insights and creative expressions into our services.
I look forward to seeing your beautiful faces and being with you once again.
Love and Blessings,
Rabbi Hanna Tiferett
TIKKUN OLAM
CROP HUNGER WALK – Put the date on your calendar – Sunday, September 26.
The 15th Annual Crop Walk occurs this year on Sunday, 26 September. Last year the Shir Hayam team collected over $1,500, but we can do better with your help.
We desperately need walkers to join the Shir Hayam team. Many Shir Hayam members have contributed generously in the past, but getting walkers to collect funds would help substantially as well. It’s as easy as sending out emails via the Cropwalk website to all those friends, neighbors, and family members who have done so to you in the past.
Twenty percent of the contributions stay here, going to HelpLine House, 5% goes to FishLine in Poulsbo, and the remainder goes to Church World Services. CROP Hunger Walks help children and families worldwide — and right here in the U.S. — to have food for today, while building for a better tomorrow.
If you don’t/can’t walk please give. Some of the Sponsor Designations include MAZON (A Jewish Response To Hunger), Heifer International, AJJDC (American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee), AFSC (American Friends Service Committee). If you so choose you can check this box & designate the sponsor of your choice.
At this time, Rachel Kerbrat & I are accepting donations. You can pledge online if you wish – click here for the Shir Hayam Team. Again, anyone is welcome to join the team and raise funds as well; I can get a packet to you as soon as you wish.
Restaurant Day is slated for Thursday, September 23. More information about local restaurant participants will be posted soon. Mark your calendars for a day of no cooking! Some restaurants give as much as $500 to Crop Walk annually. Please support our local businesses as they support Crop Walk.
Thanks for your help. Denise Brown, 780-0931
ADULT ED
Adult & Teen Jewish Continuing Education
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COMMUNITY INVITATION
HAPPENING ON BAINBRIDGE
As we go through this High Holiday period there is a free class on the island that seems to resonate with the season. It is being given by a collegue of mine and I highly recommend this class. It is called “Shift Happens” -learn tools to experience life shifts with ease, create shift awareness, navigate shifts successfully… a free 90 minute workshop, Wednesday, Sept. 22-7:00 to 8:30pm at “Heart” on B.I. Call Alyse McConnell at 920-4426 or email alyse@joywork4life.com. Alyse is personal and business coach and makes significant contributions to the lives of her clients.
HADASSAH
LOCAL BUSINESS NEWS
Dr. Julie Rosenblatt returns to treating patients on “land”.
As most of you know, 2 years ago I built a warm water therapy pool. I’ve been having some amazing healing sessions with people in the water, but the land is calling me back. And so now I offer a more complete healing picture for you and your families which makes available; chiropractic therapy, aquatic therapy, exercise and nutritional guidance and a variety of supplements to share with you. Come and check out the new treatment room, get your blood pressure checked, your kids spine checked out before they start school and load up on good information to keep your whole family healthy as we think about going into the fall season. Call 842-4219
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