Reflection on the Civil Rights Trip: Personal Highlights
When I was a kid and drove with my father from our hometown of Lowell, Mass to the orthodontist in Boston, we would go through the streets of Cambridge. I would notice the rather decrepit looking triple deckers, the small apartment buildings, the dirty streets – and the dark faces. I remember questioning my father and asking why people had to live that way. Continue reading
T-Day Trivia
Did you know that the Hebrew word hodu, means both turkey and give thanks. So hodu for hodu.
In Yiddish the word for turkey is indik which is related to India perhaps because the explorers thought that they had reached the East Indies. Continue reading
Shaliach Tzibbur Lily Lucey’s Sermon, Chayei Sarah – 11/11/23
MESH Report November 14 2023
Chef Lynne Kurzweil planned a simple, nutritious and tasty meal for 50 with the able assistance of Shirley Grill, Susan Rosenthal and Carole Rothman. Main course was panko crusted tilapia served with sweet potato fries and semi-homemade coleslaw. Accompaniments were Italian bread, bananas and a water bottle. Dessert was provided by Collin Brooks which included a yummy Oreo Cakester and cookies. Our team worked seamlessly and happily, prepping and packing in three hours. That’s pretty good for 50 home cooked takeaway meals, including cleanup! Best part was we chatted away the entire time. Lynne and Susan transported the meals to The Office where they were happily received.
Remembering Josie Zeman z”l
photo by Nick Levitin
Andy and I were on vacation in Portugal when we received the sad e-mail about Josie’s death; we missed the funeral. We returned home with Covid; we missed the Shiva.
So how can we pay our respects? We can share a few memories. It occurred to me that other congregants might also like to share some thoughts about Josie. After all, she was such an integral part of the Shomrei community. Continue reading
Tributes and Donations, October 2023
The following generous Tributes and Donations were made this past month
Make a donation or send a tribute online! visit: http://shomrei.org/donate
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Rabbi Julie’s D’Var Torah, Lech-Lecha – 10/28/23
MESH Report October 24 2023
Chef Fern and Super Packer Shirley led MESH today with lots of help from Rachel Kanter and first timer Romy Rost.
A mediterranean dinner was prepared featuring:
Roasted Salmon with a yoghurt mint sauce; Cous Cous Salad made with cucumbers, tomatoes, red onion, garbanzo beans, peppers and Clementines.
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MESH Report October 10, 2023
Even in such troubling times when our hearts turn toward the East, toward Israel, we are still mindful of our mission to heal the world, to take care of the less fortunate in our own community- Tikkun Olam. Continue reading