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MVHC This week and beyond...
Thursday, February 23, 2017
Our 2017 Annual Appeal
Thanks to everyone who has given so generously to the 2017 Annual Appeal. To date, we have raised $64,685.  We are just shy of our $65,000 goal. Fortunately, there is still time to donate to this very important fundraising event. Remember, every contribution counts!  Please donate today. Help us reach our goal.
For the list of donors click here.  If you don't see your name now, join this list by making your donation.
Monday, March 6th 
7:15 to 8:30 PM 
  • Phil Duffy, WHRC Executive Director, Senior Advisor and Policy Analyst for the White House Office of Science & Technology in the Obama administration; 
  • Dylan Fernandes, MA State Representative for Barnstable, Dukes and Nantucket counties; and
  • Richard Andre, President and founding director of Vineyard Power.
February is Black History Month - Here are some things you can do:
*Visit the African American Heritage Trail on the Vineyard !
*Explore the new National Museum of African American History and Culture here!
*Hear Daniel's Special Shabbat Dvar Torah on Friday February 24th.
*Things we can do: URJ's resource for Embracing Diversity in our Jewish Communities.
    SERVICES  &  EVENTS   

Friday, February 24 at 5:30 PM - Kabbalat Shabbat Service led by Daniel Schaefer.

Saturday, February 25 at 10:00 AM - Shabbat Morning Torah Service led by Daniel Schaefer. It is Shabbat Shekalim, and this week's Parsha is Mishpatim.  For a summary and Dvar of the parasha click here. For a video about Parashat Mishpatim click here.

Sunday, February 26 at 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM - Daniel Schaefer's course on "Modern Challenges, Ancient Wisdom"  - Topic: Race Relations in America: Black, White, Jewish.  Click here for the course description.  For For remote attendance via ZOOM, please pre-register for the class or call the office during office hours. Complete instructions here.

Wednesday, February 29 at 8:00 AM - Weekly minyan & Talmud Class led by Giulia Fleishman. For remote attendance via ZOOM the meeting ID is 940 259 437.  Complete instructions here.

Sunday, March 5 at 9:00 AM - Board of Trustees Meeting.

Monday, March 6 at 7:15 to 8:30 PM at the Hebrew Center- Climate Change Forum sponsored by the Woods Hole Research Center (WHRC) and the MVHC Social Action Committee; The panel will include Phil Duffy, WHRC Executive Director, Senior Advisor and Policy Analyst for the White House Office of Science & Technology in the Obama administration; Dylan Fernandes, Massachusetts State Representative for Barnstable, Dukes and Nantucket counties; and Richard Andre, President and founding director of Vineyard Power.

Wednesday, March 8 - No Talmud Class this week.

Friday, March 10 at 5:30 PM - Kabbalat Shabbat Service led by Daniel Schaefer.

Saturday March 11 at 10:00 AM - Shabbat Morning Torah Service led by Daniel Schaefer.

Sunday, March 12 at 10:00 AM - Purim Carnival and Celebration

Sunday, March 12 at 3:00 PM to 4:30 PM - Adult Education class on PURIM, taught by Daniel Schaefer For instructions to attend remotely by telephone or video-conferencing please see the instructions box at the bottom of this email.

Wednesday, March 15 at 5:45 PM - MVHC  Racial Justice Project (of the Social Action Committee) meeting.

Thursday, March 16 at 5:00 PM - Community Dinner at St. Augustine Church, sponsored and staffed by the Hebrew Center. Click here for more information about this program.

Sunday, March 19 at 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM - Program Committee Book Discussion: "The Yiddish Policemen's Union" by Michael Chabon, led by Myra Stark. Please RSVP to the office 508-693-0745. 

Sunday, March 26 at 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM  - "The Greatest Story Ever Told" - Daniel Schaefer's course on Exodus.  For remote attendance via ZOOM, please see the instructions box at the bottom of this email.

Sunday, March 26 at 3:00 to 4:00 PM - MVHC Teen Group -  The MVHC Teen Group will meet for 3-4pm for learning and activities related to the upcoming holidays. This meeting will focus on Pesach.

Coming this Spring - Date TBA - Know-Your-Rights Symposium at the Hebrew Center- sponsored by the MVHC Social Action Committee and the MV Social Justice Leadership Foundation; ACLU speakers will discuss civil liberties, immigration policy, and law suits being filed to protect our rights.

Sunday, April 9 at 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM -  Adult Education class on PASSOVER, taught by Daniel Schaefer. For remote attendance via ZOOM, please see the instructions box at the bottom of this email.

Tuesday, April 11 - Time TBA - Second Night Community Passover Seder led by Daniel Schaefer.
Talmud Class
MVHC Quarterly Newsletter
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Current MVHC News
Donate Here
Call-in instructions via ZOOM: Choice of Video or Telephone
Island Tzedakah
Do you know someone on the Vineyard who cannot meet his or her basic needs of food and shelter? The MVHC Tzedakah Fund might be able to help.  You may bring the information in confidence to Gayle Stiller at  (508) 776-2418, or Max Jasny at the MVHC office at 508-693-0745. The Tzedakah Committee will review all requests.

Social Action Corner: 
Click here to see details on the subjects below

February is Black History Month
Visit the African American Heritage Trail on the Vineyard !
Explore the new National Museum of African American History and Culture here!

Green Team Opportunity
We have recently reactivated the MVHC  Green Team and are looking for members who are interested in projects related to reducing energy usage,  increasing recycling and reducing waste at our facility.
Please contact Paul Rashba at 914-474-9787 if you are interested in joining this effort.

Join the MVHC Social Action Committee ! Help us with these issues:

* human rights     * social justice   * world peace   * civil liberties 
* religious freedom   * famine   * poverty  * anti-semitism
* building alliances  * public forums & panels  *  URJ resources here


Help to feed the hungry by filling the purple box in the lobby with nonperishable food items. The Island Food Pantry is now also accepting donations of Gift Cards to Stop&Shop, for more flexible help for families in need. 

Bonnie George, MVHC Food Pantry Volunteer

If you do not have enough food, please note that the Island Food Pantry can now offer grocery store Gift Cards, in addition to their stock of boxed and canned foods. 


MVHC Racial Justice Project 
The Social Action Committee's Racial Justice Project explores ways to be effective allies in eliminating racism and in making our Hebrew Center fully welcoming of diversity.  See our new web page, under the "Community" tab on the MVHC web site.  Here is the direct link. The next meeting is February 1 at 5:45 PM. All MVHC members are welcome.

Community Dinners  
Winter is a hard time for many on the Vineyard.  The community of churches and the Hebrew Center would like to do what we can to help.  Free Community Dinners are held every Thursday from January through March at St. Augustine's Church in Vineyard Haven.
The Hebrew Center 'volunteer crew' will organize and serve on the 3rd Thursday of the month, January 19, February 16, and March 16.
Working together can be great fun. The mitzvah of bringing food to the table for hungry people gives you a good feeling!  For more information, please contact Carole Early 508-693-7914 or caroleearly@gmail.com.
Pictured in photo above, from left: Carole Early, Marsha Shufrin, Bonnie George, Robert George and Elaine Eugster. Photo credit: Lori Sue Herman
 
Adult Education Courses taught by
Rabbinic Intern Daniel Schaefer 

To register for any of Daniel's classes and receive links, readings and notifications, please click here.

Modern Challenges, Ancient Wisdom:  Jewish Perspectives on Social Need
Course Description:  Over 5 sessions this Spring we’ll study Biblical, Rabbinic, and modern Jewish perspectives on major issues facing society and the planet.  What values does Judaism hold up that we should fight for today? How does our experience compare with the wisdom of our Sages?
 
Sunday Mornings 11:00 am -12:30 pm
 (Please note time change of all classes.)
January 29 - Water is Life
February 26 - Race Relations in America: Black, White, Jewish
More dates and topics to come.

Exodus: The Greatest Story Ever Told
Course Description: Over 5 sessions this spring, we will study and discuss the core narrative of the Jewish People, the Exodus from Egypt. We’ll begin with the descent of Jacob and his family into Egypt and the enslavement of the Israelite by Pharaoh. We’ll discuss the role of God, Moses, and the people in achieving their freedom. After Passover, we’ll study the wandering of the Israelites in the wilderness, their struggle to become a Chosen people, and the revelation of Torah at Mt. Sinai.
 
Sunday Mornings 11:00 am - 12:30 pm
 
February 12 - Who is the hero of the Exodus? Is it Moses or G-d? We'll study the Exodus narrative from two different perspectives and look at some of the other heroes in the story, including the midwives, Shifra and Puah.
 
March 26 - In our last class before Passover, we'll focus on the challenges of achieving freedom. The Israelites departure from Egypt does not happen immediately and includes many false-starts. What can we learn from this process? How do we understand the 10 plagues and the suffering of the Egyptians when we retell this story every year on Passover?

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR REMOTE ATTENDANCE VIA ZOOM

We invite you to join our scheduled video conferencing meetings using a PC or Mac computer, a tablet, or a smartphone (iOS or Android). First, download and install the Zoom app at https://zoom.us/download .  When the meeting begins, open the app and click on the "JOIN" button.  Enter the 9-digit Meeting ID.  You will have received the Meeting ID by email if you have registered with the office, or by calling the office during regular office hours.
  
If you do not have a microphone or speaker on your device, or could not connect to the internet, you may then join by telephone as follows: 
Dial:  408 638 0968
or  646 558 8656
You will be prompted to enter the nine (9) digit Meeting ID provided to you by the meeting host. You may  call the MVHC office in advance for instructions and further information.
Talmud Class
The weekly Wednesday Talmud Class will continue to meet each week, unless there is a cancellation or change.  While Rabbi Broitman is on Sabbatical, Giulia Fleishman will guide the reading and discussion. Everyone is welcome to attend on any or all Wednesdays.  No Hebrew required, and no previous training necessary. To receive notification emails please click here.  

Remote attendance  by telephone or by video is hosted via ZOOM video conferencing.  For instructions to attend remotely by telephone or video-conferencing please see the instructions box at the bottom of this email.
The "Meeting ID" for all Talmud classes will be sent by email or by request from the office.
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