Kislev / Tevet 5783 RUACH Hanukkah: Join us for an on-line Hannukah celebration as we light the Menorah, sings songs, and schmooze. It’ll be a great way to share some light and connection during these wintry nights. In the Zoom Room, starting at 4:00 PM on Sunday, December 18! Tu B’Shevat Yes, the days will be getting longer, and the “New Year of the Trees” is right around the corner! Stay tuned for the details about our Chavurah in-person gathering,…
TISHREI – CHESHVAN 5783 RUACH Our deep gratitude to Reb Lavey for all his planning and thoughtfulness in leading us through this High Holiday season. His collaborative efforts beforehand, appreciation for the words of our speakers and of all our community’s work was obvious. His inspiring tales, provocative teaching, the powerful poetry he selected, enthusiastic chants, and his wisdom and incredibly large heart carried us throughout to Yom Kippur’s conclusion under the stars. Thanks also to Ellen for teaching us…
ELUL / TISHREI 5782 RUACH HIGH HOLIDAYS We are so pleased to be welcoming Reb Lavey Derby to lead us again for the High Holidays. Last year was such a special time, infused with his warmth, humanity, wisdom and wonderful, enlightening stories. It made the time together, after a year and a half of online services and events, that much more special. For those of you who are new to the community and are not familiar with Reb Lavey (or…
Tammuz / Av 5782 RUACH SHABBAT SERVICE: FRIDAY, JULY 29 @ 5:30 PM at Carol Shakow’s house. There will be a short service, with lots of singing, and held outside if weather permits and people prefer. It’s a potluck dinner, with dessert, challah, and soup provided. Hope to see you there. COORDINATING COMMITTEE Next meeting is Sunday, July 17 at 5:00 PM in the Zoom Room. Welcome new Committee Members Steve Soltar and Jill Onewein! Thanks for stepping up! CULTURAL…
SIVAN 5782 HAPPY SHAVUOT! RUACH: SUNDAY, JUNE 5, 7:00 PM: CANDLELIGHTING and SILENCE in Memory of the Children, Teachers, and People of Uvalde, Texas, and Buffalo, New York who lost their lives to gun violence in the past few weeks. We will say their names, light candles, and offer a moment of silence in their memory. In the Zoom Room. SATURDAY, JUNE 4, 9:00 – 9:30 AM: MORNING SHABBAT: Hosted by Linda and Dick Golden in the Zoom Room. POTLUCK…
Nissan 5782 RUACH: SHABBATON: SATURDAY, APRIL 2 !!!(Including Havadalah Service, later that day, see below for details!!) We are thrilled to have Reb Lavey Derby lead us in a Shabbaton online this Saturday April 2 at 10 AM. It is also the first Saturday of the month, so you may very well want to start the morning with the Goldens for a mostly silent guided meditation. The Meditation will take place from 9-9:30. Reb Lavey will begin at 10AM. He…
ADAR 5782 MARCH: 5: Shabbat Morning Meditation 7: Coordinating Committee Meeting 19: Purim Celebration 20: Coordinating Committee Meeting 20: Book Discussion Group APRIL: 2: Shabbaton with Reb Lavey 4: Jewish Film Festival Discussion 10: Jewish Film Festival Discussion 24: Coordinating Committee Meeting RUACH: SAVE THE DATE for a SHABBATON with Reb Lavey ☀ We are so excited to be welcoming back Reb Lavey Darby for an online Shabbaton on April 2nd. We were so enthused by his services, teachings, storytelling and meditations for…
ADAR 5782 RUACH: Saturday February 5th. 9-9:30: Meditation with the Goldens.☀ For a sublime beginning to Shabbat morning, join the Goldens’ for a guided meditation. In the Shir Hayam Zoom Room February 19th at 5:30 PM: Dee will lead us in Havdalah. Join us in the Zoom Room for a fragrant closing of Shabbat. Hope to see you there. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ COORDINATING COMMITTEE: Coordinating Committee (CC) Minutes Summary from 1/23/22 Meeting: Present: Jon Garfunkel, Jane Greenberg, Jessica Lang, Sharon Rutzick, Paul Travis,…
Tevet/Shevat 5782 RUACH: TU B’SHEVAT: We were hoping to get to meet outside (masked) for Tu B’shevat this year. Omicron has put a damper on that plan, so we will meet online. We will not do a full seder but will have a bit of a service and gathering. If anyone wants to stay and discuss the Tree of Hope that the Kitsap Public Library put out a couple of months ago, it is an exercise in finding the things…
HANUKKAH PARTY!!! Come Join the Fun: Shir Hayam Chanukah Party Saturday, Dec. 4 @ 5:30 p.m. Shir Hayam Zoom Room: Here’s what’s in store: Music * singing * stories * reflecting * laughing * lighting candles * enjoying each other’s company Please bring: Your family’s menorah and candles. Thoughts to share about your menorah – its special meaning, its history, or something you love about it. Thoughts about what Chanukah miracle came your way during these many months of living within the pandemic A…