Shir Hayam

Yom Kippur
2019-10-09 09:00 - 12:00 UTC
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.

Vos Tut Zich?
2020-04-01 19:00 - 21:00, 2020-04-08 19:00 - 21:00, 2020-04-15 19:00 - 21:00, 2020-04-22 19:00 - 21:00, 2020-04-29 08:00 - 17:00
Every Wednesday night in the Zoom Room at 7:00 pm

Coordinating Committee Meeting
2020-04-05 11:00 - 13:00
Send an email to cc@shirhayam.org for an invite to the Zoom Room for this meeting. All members welcome.

Kugelettes
2020-04-06 19:00 - 21:00
Every other Monday in the Zoom Room at 7:00 pm

Passover Seder
2020-04-11 16:30 - 19:30
Saturday, April 11th at 4:30. Hosted by Jon Garfunkle. See Newsletter or email invite for the Haggadah we will be using.

Kugelettes
2020-04-20 19:00 - 21:00
Every other Monday night in the Zoom Room

Coordinating Committee Meeting
2020-05-03 10:00 - 12:00 | Shir Hayam Zoom Room
Online in the Shir Hayam Zoom Room – all members welcome.
