Av-Elul 5780

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August (all virtual Zoom Room gatherings)

• 2 Coordinating Committee Meeting
• 5 Vos Tut Zich?
• 10 Kugelettes
• 15 Shabbat Morning Meditation
• 19 Vos Tut Zich?
• 24 Kugelettes
• 28 Shabbat

September  (all virtual Zoom Room gatherings)

• Kugelettes (tbd)
• 2 Vos Tut Zich?
• 18 Erev Rosh Hashanah
• 19 Rosh Hashanah Study Session
• 27 Kol Nidre/Erev Yom Kippur
• 28 Kol Nidre/Neilah

COMMUNITY

Many continuing Mishebeirachs for Tom Schaeffer, Linda and Dick Golden, and Collyer Church – we wish you all healing and full recoveries.

VOS TUT ZICH? 

Every other Wednesday we gather together and schmooze. Tune in, check in with friends, let us know how you are doing. It’s always good to see your Shana Punim! August dates – 5th & 19th. In the Shir Hayam Zoom Room.

SHABBAT

There will be 2 Shabbat services this month. August 15th – Shabbat morning meditation with The Goldens at 9:00 am. And Paul Travis will host a Friday night Shabbat on August 28th – details to be announced by email.

HIGH HOLIDAYS

Shir Hayam is holding lay-led services for High Holidays 5781. WE NEED LEADERS! Realistically, we are most likely looking at Zoom Services, although we have a reservation for Fil-Am Hall. Click here to email the Ruach committee if you are willing to lead.

TIKKUN OLAM

As enhanced unemployment ends without a comparable plan in place, families face increased food insecurity.  Shir Hayam community members can help stock local food banks.

Helpline Food Bank https://www.helplinehouse.org/food-bank Drop-off to Helpline 9-12 Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday.

• Canned soups with pop-top lids, for homeless clientele
• Boxed mac & cheese
• Baking supplies: Sugar, flour, oil  
• Condiments: Mayo, mustard, ketchup 
• Salad dressing
• Fresh Produce
• Kid’s pantry – Fruit cups, cereal, crackers, nut butters, granola bars, apple sauce

Fishline Food Bank http://fishlinehelps.org Drop-off to Fishline 8:30-2:00 Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 8:30-6 on Wednesday. Or in the collection barrels at 1st Security Bank, Central Market, Kitsap Bank, Liberty Bay Bank, Red Apple, Safeway, and John L. Scott Realty

• Canned fruit
• Canned meat (Vienna sausages, Spam, etc)
• Cereal
• Regular coffee (no decaf)
• Canned chili
• Variety beans
• Trail mix
• Milk
• Eggs
• Yogurt
• Peanut butter (individual packets and jars)
• Toilet paper
• Bar soap
• Feminine toiletry/hygiene products (pads & tampons)

The Suquamish Food Bank is located on Augusta Ave., next to the Post Office in downtown Suquamish has an outdoor cabinet for donations. 

ShareNet Food Bank provides emergency assistance to Kingston, Hansville, Port Gamble, Indianola, Eglon, Little Boston, and parts of Suquamish and Poulsbo. Contact them at 360-297-2266 to donate food. The are located at
26061 United Rd NE Kingston, WA. (360) 297-2266

Food Bank Hours 
Tuesday: 10:00 A.M. – 2:00 P.M.
Friday 10:00 A.M. – 2:00 P.M.

RECIPE FILE

Now this sounds like a fun summer recipe!

Manischewitz Red Wine Slushies

MEMBERSHIP

It’s that time of year again. The new fiscal year began on June 1 and we would like everyone to take the time to download the membership form here and send it in. 

At this time, when many families are under extra financial pressure, and when other needs within our communities are calling for our support, your Coordinating Committee wishes to remind you that Shir Hayam dues are always voluntary and confidential. No stigma attaches to any household making the decision to contribute less than the suggested dues amount in any given year.

Voluntary dues paid by members are important: they enable our events; support our presence, outreach, and practice of Tikkun Olam in the greater community; and maintain our financial health as an organization. But please know that the current state of our balance sheet is strong. We support you in making the best decision for your family and your community.

You can mail your form in to Chavurat Shir Hayam, P.O. Box 11142, Bainbridge Island, WA  98110 or fill it in, scan it and email it us at our new membership email address.

COORDINATING COMMITTEE NEWS

A big thank you to outgoing member Carol Rappaport. Also, we’d like to thank former chairperson Dee Axelrod and secretary Mike Orr for all of their hard work this past year. We welcome Cay Vandervelde to the committee and we are grateful that she has accepted the chairperson role for the coming year. Dee will take on the secretary job. Thanks to all!

HAPPENING ONLINE

Kitsap Regional Library is hosting an Anti-Racism Learning Circle. https://www.krl.org/events/anti-racism-learning-circle

The topic for August 13 is Intersectionality.

• Read: “Social Identities And Systems Of Oppression” – Talking About Race (NMAAHC)
• Watch: “The urgency of intersectionality” – Kimberlé Crenshaw (TED)
• Listen: “Kimberlé Crenshaw on Racism, Intersectionality, and the Death of George Floyd in the Times of Covid-19” (KFPA) (interview begins around 24:00)
• For parents: “Intersectionality 101” (Teaching Tolerance)

Resources – Read

Talking About Race – Guide from the National Museum of African American History and Culture
Being Antiracist – Guide from the National Museum of African American History and Culture
Racial Equity Tools – Tools and research for people/groups working toward racial equity
Let’s Talk About Race – Conversation guide from Richland Library (Columbia, SC)
The Lens of Systemic Oppression – Learning guide from the National Equity Project
The Social Justice Phrase Guide – Communication guidelines from the Advancement Project and the Opportunity Agenda
Killing Me Softly – Choose Your Own Adventure-style game from CUNY Games Network
The 1619 Project – Interactive project by Nikole Hannah-Jones (New York Times Magazine) (PDF via Pulitzer Center)
Anti-Racist Readings – A reading list of downloadable audiobooks and ebooks 
Social Justice & Activism – Downloadable audiobooks and ebooks for children and teens

Resources – Listen

The Impact of Racism on the Health & Wellbeing of the Nation – Webinar from “Racism & Health” series (American Public Health Association)
Washington State 2019 Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Summit – Presentations and documents
The COVID Racial Data Tracker – Tool from the COVID Tracking Project
Code Switch – Podcast about race, ethnicity, and culture (NPR)
Intersectionality Matters – Podcast by the African American Policy Forum and Kimberlé Crenshaw
Discomfort, Anxiety, and Grief: Confronting Racism with Colleagues – Episode of The Anxious Achiever podcast (Harvard Business Review)
Microaggressions Are a Big Deal: How To Talk Them Out and When To Walk Away – Episode of Life Kit podcast (NPR)

Resources – Watch

What is Systemic Racism? – 8-part series of short videos from Race Forward
TED Talks To Help You Understand Racism in America 
How To Be An Antiracist – Interview with Dr. Ibram X. Kendi (Aspen Institute)
26 Mini-Films for Exploring Race, Bias & Identity With Students (New York Times)
How Racism Makes Us Sick – TEDMED talk by David R. Williams
The Mental Health Impact of Pandemic-related Racism – Video from Active Minds
COVID-19 Webinar Series: Ensuring Racial Equity During the COVID-19 Homelessness Response – Webinar from the National Alliance to End Homelessness