Shabbat Potluck & Discussion
2019-05-17 18:30 - 20:30 UTC
You are cordially invited to a Shabbat Potluck & Discussion Evening.
Place: CAROL AND MELS HOME
Date & Time: Friday, May 17, 6:30
Carol is making chicken soup and the rest is potluck…you are such great cooks!
We will have candle lighting and challah and kiddish and short discussion about the Torah Portion for the week.
After dinner Jane and Bob will lead a reading and discussion of Grace Paley’s writings..short stories and poetry. If you aren’t familiar with her works, you are in for a treat. She was an activist and writer who lived her last years in Vermont. Have some of her books? Bring them! She was a remarkable, Jewish woman.

2019 Annual Member's Meeting
2019-05-19 10:30 - 13:30
The Coordinating Committee of Chavurat Shir Hayam cordially invites you to attend the Annual Member’s Meeting Sunday, May 19, 2019 from 10:30 am to 1:30 pm at Seabold Hall.
THIS MEETING WILL FEATURE:

We’ll be dancing & noshing (food & drink provided)
Reports from the committees
Approval of next year’s budget
Approval of new Coordinating Committee members
3 break out discussion groups – ideas for Shir Hayam’s Year of Renewal – Communication, Participation, Tikkun Olam

Hope to see you there!!

May Super Supper
2019-05-27 16:00 - 17:00
We join with other congregations to make dinner for all who would like to come. Contact Denise Brown for more information.

Solstice Shabbat & Potluck on the Farm
2019-06-21 18:00 - 20:00
Friday, June 21, 2019, 6pm, Solstice Shabbat & Potluck on the Farm
Historic Suyematsu & Bentryn Family Farms, 8989 NE Day Rd, Bainbridge Island, WA 98110 (Entrance at signs for Bainbridge Vineyards & Educulture). Meet at the Winery of Bainbridge Vineyards (Parking at Winery).
Join us for a special Shabbat in the vineyards, including a locally grown farm walk and wine tasting. Hosted by Jon Garfunkel. Weather permitting, we’ll take an hour before sunset to walk amidst the beauty and take in the rich history of these 40 acres, while saying our blessings in the vineyards. Returning to the winery, we will gather for our potluck meal. Bring a dinner or dessert item, your happy farm shoes, and a layer for outside. Jon is providing the wine from Bainbridge Vineyards.
Questions and RSVPs to Jon Garfunkel.

Erev Rosh Hashanah
2019-09-29 18:30 - 20:30
Erev Rosh Hashanah Service: Sunday, September 29 at 6:30 pm, followed by the traditional dessert potluck. At Seabold Hall.

Rosh Hashanah
2019-09-30 09:00 - 12:00
Rosh Hashanah Day Service: Monday, September 30 at 9 am at Seabold Hall. Discussion and Tashlich will follow at other locations.

Discussion and Learning with Rabbi Jen
2019-09-30 12:30 - 15:00
Brown paper bag lunch / Discussion and Learning: Following the morning service at Carol Shakow and Mel Leiman’s house.

Tashlich
2019-09-30 15:15 - 16:00
Tashlich: Monday, September 30 at 3:15 at Waterfront Park dock in Winslow

Yahrzeit for Anne Vandervelde Stern
2019-10-05 13:00 - 14:00
Please join the Vandervelde Stern family as they hold a Yahrzeit remembrance for their beloved daughter and sister Anne at Seabold Cemetery at 1 pm, Saturday, October 5, followed by a reception at the Vandervelde home on Bainbridge Island.Seabold Cemetery is located at 15512 SR 305 on Bainbridge Island.

Kol Nidre
2019-10-08 19:00 - 21:00
Kol Nidre / Erev Yom Kippur Service: Tuesday, October 8 at 7 pm (at Seabold Hall)

Yom Kippur
2019-10-09 09:00 - 12:00
Yom Kippur Morning Service: Wednesday, October 9 at 9 am (at Seabold Hall)

Yiskor/Meditation
2019-10-09 14:30 - 16:30
Yiskor Service: at the home of Linda and Dick Golden. Arrive at 2:30 for an optional guided meditation session, or 3 pm for Yiskor.

Neilah/Break the Fast
2019-10-09 18:00 - 20:00
Neilah Closing Service: Wednesday, October 9 at 6 pm (at Seabold Hall), followed by our traditional Break-the-Fast potluck.

Coordinating Committee meeting
2019-10-20 10:00 - 12:00
All welcome!

SUKKOT
2019-10-20 14:00 - 16:30
Sukkot October 20, 2 PM will be celebrated at the home of Mike Orr and Robin Hruska. Come celebrate the harvest season and give thanks. If you have any willow, myrtle (crape myrtle is popular in these parts) or palm, please let Robin H know so we can make lulav to shake. Bring a snack (harvest themed?) to share. Any questions call Robin Hruska 360-297-4228 or Jon Garfunkel 206-276-7240. PLEASE NOTE: This is a date change from last month’s newsletter.

Havdalah & Movie Night "Orchestra of Exiles"
2019-11-16 17:30 - 21:00
Please join us for Havdalah and Movie night at the home of Carol Shakow and Mel Leiman on Saturday, November 16th at 5:30. There will be a Havdalah followed by a potluck and movie. The movie is slated to be Orchestra of Exiles, the suspenseful chronicle of how one man helped save Europe’s premier Jewish musicians from obliteration by the Nazis during World II. Call 206-567-9414 for event details.

Participation Brainstorming Session
2019-11-17 13:30 - 15:00
Participation: What’s our understanding of every member’s role in doing the work of the chavurah? There are lots of ways to be a leader – small ways and larger ones. What steps can we take to encourage, enable, and support each one of us as contributor and leader?
Contact: Mike Orr, mike@michael-brian-orr.net
Time: Sunday, November 17, from 1:30 to 3:00 pm.
Location: Home of Robin Hruska and Mike Orr.

Communication Brainstorming Session
2019-11-19 19:00 - 20:30
Communication: How can we open and strengthen lines of communication between and among members, committees, and officers?
Contact: Paul Travis, paulaarontravis@gmail.com.
Time: Tuesday, November 19, from 7:00 to 8:30 pm.
Location: Home of Paul Travis

Bagels, Coffee & Conversation
2019-12-08 10:30 - 12:00
Sunday, December 8, 10:30 am

Bagels, coffee and interesting conversation at Jane and Bob Greenberg’s community room at Ericksen Cottages.

Reflections about their trip to Portugal and what they learned about Jews in Portugal before and after the Inquisition and synagogues from 15 th century and today.

Not necessary to reply but helpful so I make enough coffee and tea. 206-780-9942

Chanukah Party
2019-12-22 16:00 - 20:00
Sunday 12/22/2019, 4PM at the Rappaports’ home.

Please join us to celebrate the first night of Chanukah with candle lighting, singing, dreidels, latkes, discussion and a potluck supper.

For more information contact Carol Rappaport or call 206-567-9414.

Movie & Chinese Food
2019-12-25 17:00 - 20:30
Following a great Jewish Tradition we are hosting a Movie and Chinese Food night on Christmas, December 25th (obviously) at 5 PM. I am requesting that folks RSVP so we know who is coming and we can get a wishlist of what to order. We can just split the bill in equal shares. Joy Luck in Kingston is fortunately open that night. None of the Chinese restaurants Poulsbo restaurants were open on Christmas. We can have a movie choice picked out ahead of time by those folks who RSVP to attend. Any questions email Robin or call 206-567-9414 . Hope to see you there!

Shabbat/Potluck/Movie Night
2020-01-24 17:30 - 20:00
The documentary is about a small group of crypto Jews who have lived along the border of Portugal and Spain for many years. They believed they were the only Jews left in the world!

Super Supper
2020-01-27 17:00 - 19:00, 2020-02-24 08:00 - 17:00
Contact Denise Brown to help out.

Tikkun Olam - Sunday Brunch with Ray Garrido (KIAC)
2020-02-02 10:00 - 12:00
Sunday Brunch with Ray Garrido
Ray Garrido, Legal Services Director for Kitsap Immigrant Assistance Center (KIAC), Joins Shir Hayam to talk about his work at ICE’s NW Detention Center in Tacoma. KIAC is a major focus for Shir Hayam’s Tikkun Olam efforts in 2020. Learn about immigration issues. Find out how you can participate.
When: Sunday, Feb 2 at 10 AM
Where: Hosted by Robin Hruska and Mike Orr

Coordinating Committee Meeting
2020-02-09 11:00 - 13:00
All members welcome!

Tu B'Shevat Seder
2020-02-09 13:30 - 15:30
Come celebrate the New Year of the Trees with a Tu B’Shevat Seder and tree planting. Trees and shrubs will be available for you to take home and plant in your yard.

February 9, 1:30 pm at the Rappaport’s

Please click on the sign up genius link if you want to bring something for the Seder.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C094BABA92DA31-tubshevat

Questions? More Information? Email Carol Rappaport

Shabbat
2020-02-21 18:00 - 20:00

Purim Party - Cancelled
2020-03-07 17:30 - 19:30
We have cancelled our Purim Celebration.

Super Supper
2020-03-30 16:00 - 18:00
Contact Denise Brown to participate.
