Temple Shir Tikva 2021-2022 Annual Report by templeshirtikva

Temple Shir Tikva Wayland, Massachusetts • www.shirtikva.org

‫שיר תקוה‬

Annual Report 2021-2022

Table of Contents 2

Introduction

A Message from the Clergy

A Message from the President

Koach Leadership Circle

L'Dor v'Dor Legacy Society

TST Member Profile

Education

The Center for Jewish Spirituality

Interfaith and Inclusion

Adult Programmatic Highlights

Finances

Giving Reports

Introduction We are proud to present our third Temple Shir Tikva Annual Report, featuring development and financial successes of the past year, along with programmatic and educational highlights, a new member profile section, and more. This Annual Report should provide a valuable glimpse into all the exciting events and offerings happening at Temple Shir Tikva. We are tremendously proud of our vibrant community and our dedication to fostering a welcoming, engaging, and inclusive environment. Additionally, we are pleased to share that due to the tremendous generosity of our congregation, we have, once again, surpassed our fundraising goal for the 2021-2022 Annual Fund campaign. This incredible level of Tzedakah demonstrates the strength and commitment of our community, and we hope to continue this success in the years to come. Earlier this year, members of the Temple participated in a URJ Congregational Survey, detailing the ways in which they felt connected to Temple Shir Tikva. The results of that survey revealed that our members find meaning through a variety of ways: connecting with our dynamic clergy, participating in enriching spirituality classes, engaging in our youth education programs and Early Learning Center, celebrating milestones and lifecycle events, and much more. In one member’s words, “every member is made to feel like an integral part of a close-knit family.” We offer our heartfelt gratitude for the meaningful support of our members who make up that family, and our warm wishes for a peaceful and reflective end of year and holiday season. Amy Schulman, Director of Development And of course, a special thank you to the 2022-2023 Temple Shir Tikva Development Committee: Ginny MacDowell, Development Trustee Jessica Adani Shanna Gershman Lynn Nathanson Carole Osterer Bellman Jayne Lampert Harris Rosenheim Scott Cohen Harry Merkin Helaine Silverman To support Temple Shir Tikva with a donation to the Annual Fund, simply scan the QR code at the right or visit www.shirtikva.org/giving.

A Message from the Clergy Later this month we will light our Chanukah candles and tell the story of the Maccabees. We will remember how against all the odds the people were able to band together and defeat the might of the Greek army. We will celebrate their faith when they lit that small vial of oil, not knowing how long it would last or when more would be ready. And we will rejoice in the light, recognizing how even a single candle has the power to extinguish the darkness and illuminate us all. While Chanukah tells the story of the Maccabees, it still resonates for us, and this year, feels especially powerful in the way that it connects with our Temple Shir Tikva story. Against the Odds: If you ever read news stories about organized religion in general, and about synagogues in particular, then it is likely that you have experienced some of the pessimism and negativity pervasive in the world right now. The overwhelming narrative is one of decline and stagnation – that is the story that people are telling. But that is far removed from our TST story. While other communities might have focused on the problems and the challenges, we have set our sights on the opportunities and the possibilities. The need for hybrid services has required a significant investment in our Sanctuary technology, and while this has benefited those joining us from the comfort of their homes, it has also improved the way services are experienced in the Sanctuary. The shift to Zoom school provided an opportunity for us to reimagine our Hineini (Religious School) program. Indeed, we have kept the learning of Hebrew largely online because we have discerned that these small-group classes are a better way for our children to learn a foreign language. And we have recognized the significant population shift that has taken place in MetroWest, affording us with a wonderful opportunity to engage with young families through our expanded Yeladim (young children) program at the Temple. Faith in the Future: We not only weathered the storm that was the period of Covid, but we were also able to continue investing in our community, reimagining what a synagogue should be, and dreaming about the possibilities that the future will bring. We have therefore emerged into

A Message from the Clergy this “post-pandemic” world with a vibrant and growing community that is focused on the unlimited potential of our congregation. While we do not typically emphasize the numbers, we are prepared to make an exception now, as the Temple is witnessing tremendous growth in membership, ELC enrollment, students in Hineini and AISH (our K-12 education programs), Adult Education, and community social events. We are excited for the opportunities that the future will bring, and the prospect of continuing to build Temple Shir Tikva as a synagogue, not just for today, but for tomorrow and beyond. Rejoicing in the Light: There is so much to celebrate that it is hard to know where to begin, but we wanted to focus on just a few of the ways that we have experienced the light of Temple Shir Tikva shining brightly – and we know this list could go on and on. The joint choirs of Temple Shir Tikva and the United Parish of Brookline singing together at the Church for Easter services and at the Synagogue for Rosh Hashanah. Rabbi Blumberg returning to preach at Kol Nidrei, and now teaching a class with Rabbi Danny (Ad Meah v’Esrim – Until 120) for our senior members. The Toddler to Teen program being implemented by Alison Weikel and Stephanie Lerner in our schools, which has received national attention as an exemplar model. The investment in our space, led by Mary Beth Rettger and Jackie Loren, with newly painted classroom walls and a new welcoming entry way (with coffee coming soon!). Needless to say, the light of Temple Shir Tikva is burning brightly, and just as we increase the light on each subsequent night of Chanukah, we are confident in the way that our light will continue to grow and shine for our community, for MetroWest and the Greater Boston community, and far beyond our borders. We could not do a fraction of this work without the dedication, support, and care of our Temple Shir Tikva members and lay leaders who give tirelessly and generously in supporting our community. We also want to take a moment to thank the wonderful Board with whom we have the privilege of working and the exceptional staff who make this work not just a joy, but a pleasure. L'Shalom, Rabbi Danny Burkeman and Cantor Hollis Schachner

A Message from the President Hello fellow congregants, As I reflect on my first six months of being the President of Temple Shir Tikva, I see so much to be proud of, and so much to look forward to. We have been astonished by the growing interest in our community. More than 40 new families comprising 120 new members have become a part of our congregation since our Annual Meeting in June. These new members are joining from across age groups. We have welcomed young families, school-age families, and empty nesters, all eager to join our school, our social circles, and our worship to build their sense of belonging and meaning. Throughout this fall, I have watched with great appreciation as our clergy, professional staff, and volunteers have created opportunities to come together. Hineini, our Religious School, AISH, our teen program, and our Early Learning Center are all back in session, and the sound of children laughing and learning creates a vibrant energy all its own. Our Adult Community Engagement group, also known as ACE, has offered walks, talks, and other social events. Our amazing Adult Education committee has sponsored film and book discussions, with more events planned for the winter. Cantor Hollis brought in Artist-inResidence Mike Wirth to help us create a community art piece. This December, we welcome Cantor Rosalie Will who will guide us toward creating meaningful new opportunities for worship. The Temple is back in full swing, and I hope you can join us to take advantage of all we have to offer. As we head into this new year together, I want to let you know about some other significant projects we have recently completed, some you can see and some you cannot. We have finished the roof repair over the Religious School, allowing us to finally move forward with confidence on the long desired solar project. We have signed a letter of intent with Solect Energy to install panels on the roof and canopies in the parking lot. This project will provide 85% of our energy using green, renewable sources to help us meet our environmentallyconscious goal of approaching carbon neutrality. The challenges we have faced this year required critical investments for necessary repairs to keep our building safe and operational. We have been fortunate to be able to access some of our reserves to cover the cost of these improvements. But these investments have also depleted those reserves,

A Message from the President making the support of our community even more essential to the continued welfare of our building and the continuation of our mission. Thanks to a generous anonymous donor, we have completed multiple beautification projects including newly painted upstairs classrooms in bold colors taken directly from the Hineini and AISH logos, a revitalized landscape facing Boston Post Road increasing our curb appeal, and the lobby Gathering Space with new couches, chairs and tables, plus a coffee bar scheduled to open soon. Additionally, we have installed new technology: several new cameras and a large television for visual tefillah. We have also been awarded a $100,000 Federal security grant, giving us the ability to increase the safety of our building and our congregation. Finally, we have begun to employ our strategic plan to achieve our key tenets: a welcoming community, a culture of belonging, and a source of meaning. All of these values begin and end with you: our sacred community. I encourage you to join me in making Shir Tikva the Heart of Jewish Living and Practice in Metrowest. Because we cannot do it without you. B’Shalom, Jackie Loren President

Koach Leadership Circle The Temple Shir Tikva Koach Leadership Circle recognizes the tremendous generosity of our members who contribute $5,000 or more to the Temple on an annual basis. Koach means strength in Hebrew, and we appreciate our members whose strength in giving helps support the Temple every year. Their kindness and commitment help make our goals achievable. We gratefully acknowledge the members of the Koach Leadership Circle for 2021-2022: Anonymous Diane and Chester Black Susan and Scott Cohen Ami and William Danoff Stuart Falber Loren and Jeff Feingold Barbara and Jay Gainsboro Leslie and Michael Gaffin Nancy Lee Gossels Beth and Larry Greenberg Joanna and Jonathan Jacobson Judith and Steven Kaye Jacquelyn and Adam Loren

Virginia and Roy MacDowell Joyce z"l and Bruce Pastor Janet and Edward Polansky Wendy and Michael Price Mary Beth Rettger and Roy Lurie Debra and Richard Romanow Rosalie R. and James H. Shane Andi and Doug Shaw Caryl and Gary Shaw Wendy and Michael Simches Trudy and Stephen Sonis Laurene and Scott Sperling Candace and Lee Steingisser

To learn more about the Koach Leadership Circle, please contact Amy Schulman at aschulman@shirtikva.org.

L'Dor v'Dor Legacy Society Tzedakah is the meaningful Jewish tradition of contributing from individual resources toward the good of the whole community. At Temple Shir Tikva, we treasure each and every gift that serves to strengthen our sacred Jewish community. The L’Dor v’Dor (from Generation to Generation) Legacy Society recognizes and honors those members who make commitments to Shir Tikva through their estate plans, helping to ensure that Shir Tikva flourishes. We hope that you will consider joining us by including Temple Shir Tikva in your estate plans. We gratefully acknowledge the members of the L’Dor v’Dor Legacy Society who have included Temple Shir Tikva in their estate plans: Marcus and Jane Cohn Jay and Barbara Gainsboro Nancy and Peter z”l Gossels Jeffrey S. Maimon & Family Joyce z”l and Bruce Pastor

If you have already made provisions, and would be willing to inform the Temple of your estate plans, please contact Amy Schulman at aschulman@shirtikva.org, so that we can thank you for your generosity and welcome you into the L’Dor v’Dor Legacy Society.

TST Member Profile

The Price Family at Jenny's Bat Mitzvah

Wendy and Michael Price have been members of Temple Shir Tikva for more than 30 years, and in that time, they have seen and participated in a myriad of change and progress at the Temple. The Prices raised their three children, Jenny, Ben, and Nina here, and celebrated many lifecycle events as a family. In fact, Michael’s own Bar Mitzvah was officiated by Rabbi Blumberg, who also performed Wendy and Michael’s wedding ceremony, and most recently, co-officiated Jenny's wedding. To say that Shir Tikva has been a long-standing part of their lives is an understatement.

After decades of living in Wayland, the Prices moved to Boston a few years ago, and yet they have remained dedicated members of TST. As Wendy notes, “Even though we moved into the city, we wanted to stay connected to the Jewish community that was so integral to our lives. It also feels imperative to us to support Jewish life as a whole.” Noticeably, multi-generational member stories like those of the Prices are not uncommon in a special community like Shir Tikva’s. From the founding generation of TST congregants, to the scores of new members welcomed in recent years, the Temple’s numbers continue to grow and flourish. The Prices credit the clergy, namely Rabbi Blumberg, Cantor Hollis, and Rabbi Danny, for being deeply supportive of their family over the years. Michael notes that through their most vulnerable times, it was the outreach from the clergy that provided incredible comfort to him and his family. That level of comfort has persisted throughout the Prices’ tenure at Shir Tikva. They remark, “We walk into Shir Tikva, and feel so welcome.” There is a profound sense of comfort and ease from being surrounded by familiar people with whom one has journeyed through life.

Rabbi Blumberg with Jenny Price and Mike Shearer at their wedding

TST Member Profile In the past few years, the Prices have been able to connect with those familiar people at the outdoor High Holy Day services held at Camp Chickami. The family views this new offering as an example of an inspiring recent innovation in Temple life. Michael loves the openness of the setting and the casual atmosphere and observes that the experience “has drawn me back into the religious part” of Shir Tikva. Wendy reflects on her Adult B. Mitzvah at the Temple, noting fondly her feelings of success in accomplishing the milestone event. More recently, Wendy turned to Mussar classes, which she first began as a means to participate in an activity with her friends. The group all quickly grew to love the learning and bonded together in their new Mussar connection. Their cohort completed the entire course track, and now Wendy hopes to begin the newly developed graduate level courses. Looking back, Wendy and Michael are reminded of all the benefits they have received as members of Temple Shir Tikva over the years, and how much it means to them to continue to invest in the Temple in return. Joining and maintaining their membership in the Koach Leadership Circle was a meaningful decision for them, as sustaining their spiritual home- no matter where they liveremains an important priority in their lives. The Prices are grateful for the long-standing Wendy and Michael Price relationship they have had with Shir Tivka and are eager to explore the coming years with the synagogue community.

Education EARLY LEARNING CENTER UPDATE This year, the Early Learning Center (ELC) is home to 52 students (47 families). Of these families, 14 are new! A few weeks ago, we hosted our first in-person curriculum night in three years, which included a group presentation and time in individual classrooms. The ELC continues to fully utilize the outdoor classroom spaces around Temple Shir Tikva and at Camp Chickami, ensuring the children spend ample amounts of time outside each day. Also, we have officially launched our Toddler to Teen initiative with our first joint professional learning opportunity for the combined group of ELC and Hineini/AISH K-12 teachers, focusing on nurturing the whole child through middot. The following is an excerpt of an article written by ELC Director Stephanie Lerner which was recently published by the Early Childhood Educators of Reform Judaism (ECE-RJ) organization.

If You Give A Four-Year-Old A Hammer: Teaching Collaboration in Early Childhood We often hear teachers speaking to young children about sharing and taking turns, but what does it look like to teach the essential life skill of collaboration?

Collaboration is a key component to the Reggio Emilia inspired philosophy of the Early Learning Center at Temple Shir Tikva in Wayland, MA – collaboration between children, between children and teachers, between home and school. Even the ways in which the children interact with materials is a collaboration. This collaboration began in our 4-year-old room where the teachers observed that building was a common thread that ran through the class. The teachers offered a variety of materials and made note of the types of structures the children were making. From there, the children and teachers co-constructed a curriculum about building and architecture. They looked at photos and illustrations of many

Education types of buildings and created skyscrapers that now line the walls of their classroom from floor to ceiling. Supporting the ongoing focus, the next logical step was to actually construct a building. Next, the teachers and students brainstormed a list of ideas they wanted to incorporate into the structure: the number of doors and windows, a rainbow rock path, and a chalk wall. As the director, I meet weekly with the classroom teachers, modeling and facilitating collaboration for our professionals. We then worked together to expand this project into a schoolwide collaboration, and asked the other teachers in our five classrooms of learners ranging in age from 18 months to 5 years of age, “What would you want to see included in our dream structure?” Plans for a sound wall, a magnet wall, a mud kitchen, and a garden soon emerged. We purchased materials and excitement for the project was palpable throughout the school. A basic tenet of Reggio is that children are valued as competent and capable. We supported our young learners as they took up real tools- hammers, sandpaper, nails, and got to work securing boards into place. There was a job for everybody – every ELC teacher, administrator, and student, even our youngest learners, not yet two years old, contributed to this project by weatherproofing boards, beading a curtain, or painting a rock to add to the rainbow rock path. I believe teachers who are engaged, flexible and invested in their children’s learning are the best teachers. By actively engaging in the process of learning with the children, and by providing them the opportunity to speak, not only did they hear and honor the children’s ideas, they facilitated a project that brought the ideas to life and empowered them to make decisions as part of a community of learners, allowing the children to shape their own learning. At the ELC, children are physically building with wood, hammer, and nails; they are building their brains and expanding their knowledge base; and they are collecting the social emotional tools necessary for collaboration.

Education Extending this collaboration further drew on the ELC's beautiful relationship with Rabbi Danny and Cantor Hollis, who are a beloved presence during our weekly Shabbat services. Upon completion of the building, it still felt as though something was missing. One of our teachers had been given a beautiful mezuzah, and we invited Rabbi Danny to offer a blessing as we hung it on the entrance. Each teacher and administrator took a turn in hammering in the mezuzah, as the children repeated the words of the blessing. One of our favorite teachings at Temple Shir Tikva comes from the Talmud and is an interpretation and play on words in Berakhot 54a: “And all your children shall be taught of Adonai, and great shall be the peace of your children” (Isaiah 54:13). The sages go on to instruct: Do not read [the word, banayikh] as your children, but as your builders [bonayikh]. Our children, our learners are those who will build peace for their generation. In this instance, we found that honoring their ideas, and trusting them to collaborate brought the entire school and synagogue together in a meaningful project that will forever be a tangible realization of our school and synagogue values.

Education K-12 LEARNING AND ENGAGEMENT UPDATE This summer, in planning for the current school year, we debuted new logos for Hineini (K-6 learning), AISH (7-12 learning), the TSTeen programs, and Madrichim, our teen classroom leadership program. Our fresh new look (with a rainbow in our TST brand colors) reflects our commitment to inclusion of all kinds and our dedication to embrace and meet the needs of everyone who walks through the doors of TST for learning and engagement.

We currently learn with 234 students in Hineini, which includes 21 new families who have joined our program since last May. Additionally, there are 80 teens engaged in our many TSTeen offerings. In addition to AISH and Madrichim, we also offer TCubed, our monthly, peer-led Social Action group, and STIFTY, our Youth Group chapter, which just hosted a Northeast regional event, planned by our TSTeen leaders for 40 area teens! We believe that learning happens in relationships, so each learning session includes our community building and social emotional supportive practice of Bonim Banim (which translates to Building the Children). We are in the third year of co-creating our middot curriculum. Each month, learners engage with a different middah, or measure of a character trait, such as patience, courage, holiness, strength, and respect. We use these ancient Jewish concepts as lenses for learning our Torah stories, Jewish holidays, and considering issues

Education in our modern lives. Our flexible, small group online Hebrew decoding classes have also been successful and supportive in both the students’ learning and in families’ busy schedules. Our hope is that our students experience joy, community, and the kind of learning that encourages and inspires lifelong engagement with Judaism. 5782 was a great year for our teen programming at Shir Tikva, and we are excited for all that our teen leaders have planned for 5783. Some highlights from last year include our March New York City trip for 9th and 10th graders, our well-attended April Day of Service for Ukraine in partnership with JTI, which yielded hundreds of emergency care bags, soup kits, and hand-illustrated cards, and our May STIFTY youth group trip to Kimball Farms.

Already this 2022-2023 school year, Shir Tikva has held two successful overnight events – Havdalloween for our NFTY region held here at TST, and a kick-off retreat for our partner Team Teen Tikkun program with Temple Israel held at a local hotel. Highlights of the upcoming year include STIFTY’s Fall Festival, in which proceeds will benefit the JFS Family Table, the RAC L’Taken social action seminar for seniors in early December, another NYC trip in March, another day of service in April, and much more.

Education ADULT EDUCATION Adult Education programming at the Temple offered a wonderful assortment of programs and classes last year. The clergy led series on the Book of Psalms, Encountering the Ten Commandments, and Singing as a Spiritual Practice. The Temple was host to guest lecturers, including Alisa Ente, author of Walk in My Ways, and Peter Krause, who spoke about Two Peoples, One Land. Rabbi Professor Reuven Firestone served as the scholar-in-residence for a weekend, lecturing on the subject of Judaism and Islam. The Temple also featured a three-night course on pandemics in Jewish history. Additionally, the Book & Film Discussion Group was very active, viewing the film, Shalom Taiwan, followed by a discussion led by Boston Jewish Film Festival Artistic Director Lisa Gossels. Some of the books discussed included Atomic Anna, which featured a lively Zoom session engaging with the author, Rachel Barenbaum, Morningside Heights by Joshua Henkin, and Apeirogon by Colum McCann, with a discussion led by Rabbi Blumberg.

The Center for Jewish Spirituality The Center for Jewish Spirituality continues to thrive at Temple Shir Tikva with its offerings of Shabbat meditation on Friday nights and weekly Mindful Movement classes designed to embody and cultivate middot (soul traits) drawn from the spiritual practice of Mussar. This December, Cantor Rosalie Will will join us to guide our entire community through conversations, services, and learning about cultivating meaningful opportunities for worship at the Temple. Indeed, Spirituality at Shir Tikva has a far-reaching impact throughout the congregation, as the study of Mussar remains an integral part of the Hineini curriculum for our K-6 learners, and now, our ELC children will benefit as well, through the new Toddler to Teen program detailed above. Facilitators Caryl Shaw and Jay Gainsboro maintain the successful Mussar program through regular course offerings. In addition to the original levels of study offered, the Center for Jewish Spirituality has introduced two advanced Mussar classes for those students who have already completed four or more courses: Engaging Your Better Self in Difficult Conversations and Keeping Your Teshuvah Commitments Alive Throughout the New Year. Additionally, Cantor Hollis remains a steadfast contributor to the Center for Jewish Spirituality, having taught last winter's Singing as a Spiritual Practice course. Now, as she completes her Mussar training, Cantor Hollis is excited to launch her new Mussar course this spring, geared specifically to young parents. The practice of Mussar, a centuries old Jewish tradition, continues to resonate today with many who are on a journey of becoming better versions of themselves. The Center for Jewish Spirituality programs have provided spiritual nourishment for the body, mind, and soul to so many members of our sacred community.

Interfaith and Inclusion Temple Shir Tikva has partnered with other national and local Jewish organizations to join Thrive, The Jewish Coalition to Defend Trans and LGBQ+ Youth. Together our Jewish coalition will send a message: We affirm that every single person, of every gender and identity, is created b’Tzelem Elohim, in the Divine image. We are committed to pikuach nefesh, saving lives. We are proud that our young people are expressing their full selves. We refuse to push kids – or anyone – into narrow definitions of who they are and who they can be. We support parents and families who fight for their kids’ safety and dignity. As coalition partners, we at TST are invited to attend monthly coalition meetings and agree to galvanize our communities to advance and protect LGBTQ+ rights. We receive support and resources from Keshet, SOJOURN, and other Coalition members to share with our community. We are so excited to partner in this life-saving fight with Thrive. Additionally, Temple Shir Tikva hosted a Gender Diversity and Inclusion Taskforce this past year with members of staff and congregants. This Taskforce served as a steering committee to help assess and give feedback on where we are now as a community and where we want to head through the lens of Gender Inclusion. We created an organized set of both short- and long-term recommendations that we shared with the professional Leadership Team and Board of Trustees to inform future planning.

Adult Programmatic Highlights MENTAL HEALTH INITIATIVE The Mental Health Initiative (MHI) has continued to bring programming to Temple Shir Tikva that resonates with the emotional challenges that many have been experiencing, especially as we emerged from the pandemic. One example of this was inviting MIT Professor Dr. Daniel Jackson to speak about his book, Portraits of Resilience. He highlighted many college students who came back from the brink of suicide and emotional distress by finding purpose in their lives. Dr. Jackson referenced the Talmud to illustrate his points, and demonstrated that in stressful times when all seems lost, there often is a path towards hope and a bright future if we take the time and utilize the resources to find it.

ADULT COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT At Temple Shir Tikva, our active Adult Community Engagement (ACE) group offers varied programs for adults that spanning many areas of interests. The goal is to provide adults with opportunities to meet other adults in the TST community while enjoying cultural, social, and outdoor activities. Past ACE activities have included progressive dinners, comedy nights, hikes, women’s nights out, monthly men’s coffees, as well as speakers. ACE is always developing new activities and welcomes programming ideas from the community.

Finances Other Fees & Income 6%

School Fees 7%

Early Learning Center (ELC) 19%

FY21-22 Revenue $2,764,062

Dues 39%

Fundraising 29%

ELC 21% Clergy and Worship 32%

FY21-22 Expenditures & Transfers $2,738,048 Administration 16%

Education 14%

Interfund Transfer 5% Building 12%

Temple Shir Tikva 2021-2022 Annual Fund Giving Report

Your expression of support to the Annual Fund reflects your commitment to the strength and life of our Temple. Because of your generosity, we are able to ensure that TST membership and participation in our sacred Jewish community is available to all.

Stars • Kochavim

Sparks of Light • Nitzotzot

$100,000 and above

$3,600 - $4,999

Ami and William Danoff Beth and Larry Greenberg Judith and Steven Kaye

Rebecca and Allan Chasen Susan Garfield and Steven Noyes Sandy and Jason Honeyman Wendy and Brian Levey Sandra and Matthew Meyerson Candace and Lee Steingisser

Righteous Ones • Tzadikim $54,000 - $99,999 Jacquelyn and Adam Loren Laurene and Scott Sperling

Sustaining the World• Lamed Vavnik $36,000 - $53,999 Joanna and Jonathon Jacobson Mary Beth Rettger and Roy Lurie

Lighting of Life • Or haChayim $18,000 - $35,999 Diane and Chester Black Debra and Richard Romanow Trudy and Stephen Sonis

Tree of Life • Etz Chayim $10,000 - $17,999

Loren and Jeffrey Feingold Barbara and Jay Gainsboro Virginia and Roy MacDowell Rosalie R. and James H. Shane

Eternal Light • Ner Tamid $1,800 - $3,599

Susan and Cary Benjamin Betsy Huntley and Edward Perlman Maschia and Morris Kaplan Karen and Herbert Kavet Julie Kniznik and Daniel Schneider Joan and Mark Lappin Jeff Maimon Melinda Milberg and Philip Benjamin Karen and Barry Miller Nan Morgart Laura and Steven Peck Nancy and David Poorvu Annette and Paul Roberts Marcia Rosenberg Rebecca Sommers and Zachary Sadek Linda and Ira Shoolman Elizabeth and Mark Volk

Repair the World • Tikkun Olam

Song of Hope • Shir Tikva

$900 - $1,799

$5,000 - $9,999

Carole and Robert Bellman Paula and Rabbi Herman Blumberg Micol Zimmerman Burkeman and Rabbi Danny Burkeman Jane and Marcus Cohn Marilyn and John Darack Michael Eliastam Holly and Lawrence Glick Neil Golden Robert Koster Lynn Nathanson and Theodor Rozsa Rochelle and Michael Nemrow Marilyn Newman

Anonymous Susan and Scott Cohen Stuart Falber Leslie and Michael Gaffin Nancy Gossels Evelyn and John Neumeyer Joyce z"l and Bruce Pastor Janet and Edward Polansky Wendy and Michael Price Andi and Doug Shaw Caryl and Gary Shaw Wendy and Michael Simches

Marilyn Porter and Gerald Friedler James and Doreen Rao Cathy and Alan Regensburger Jessica Rubinstein Elizabeth and Eric Shienbrood Rachel and Jonathan Sieber Joan and Marvin Siflinger Elizabeth and Ethan Sobol Jennifer and Michael Weiner

House of Study • Beit Midrash $540 - $899 Joan Blair and Donald Schuler Irma and Jayson Brodie Risa and Scott Burgess Dylan DeFlorio Jacqueline and David Krendel Amy and Harvey Michaels Alexandra and Michael Mirman Fran and John Rosenheim Cynthia and Kenneth Wagner Maryann Wyner

House of Assembly • Beit Knesset $180 - $539 Jacqueline and Justin Adelson Ricki and Bruce Adoff Nora Barnett Joan Feinberg Berns Cheryl and Kenneth Chernack Beth and Adam Cohen Sally Dogon Phyllis and Bernard Feingold Maura and Thomas Feldman Velma Frank Nancy Goldstone and Richard Friedman Sylvia and Steven Greene Linda and Stephen Greyser Joanna and Greg Hartunian Betty Herr and Fred Hopengarten Felicia and Joshua Hyman Martin Joyce Jenny Kaplan

Temple Shir Tikva 2021-2022 Annual Fund Giving Report

House of Assembly • Beit Knesset

Commandment • Mitzvah

$180 - $539

Michael Abrahams Ronald Abramson Jessica Adani Carol and Jay Atlas Rachel and Mark Baglin Joanne Baron Beverly and Rick Blatz Mordecai Blaustein Ellen Blocker Irina and Bentsion Boverman Jenny Brown and David Ohayon Betty Brudnick Alison Butter Carol Carroll Gail Chartoff Jodi and Kenton Chase Irene Chu Jennifer Cobe and Bruno Berszoner Rebecca and Matthew Cohen Jeri and Michael Cooper Rachel D'Amour Elaine Ellenbogen and Sandra Marcus Noela N. Evans Nancy Falkof Elizabeth Fineberg and Bruce Shackleton Cary and Bruce Forman Deborah and Warren Forman Nanette Freedland Danielle Friedman and Adam Dehner Joan Friedman Susan Ruskin Friend and David Friend Janel and Aaron Funk Lyutina and Michael Glik Amanda and Martin Glynn Marion and Ronald Gold Joanne and William Goodman Julie and Chris Gordon Jamie Gossels Lisa and Jeffrey Greenberg Sheryl Greenberg and Michael Schwartz Irene Gruenfeld and Jeffrey Merritt Sylvia Gutmann

Leslie Jacobson Kaye and Richard Kaye Herb Kimiatek Beverly and Max Klau Melanie and Raju Kucherlapati Patty and Paul Kussell Karen and Matthew Langweber Pamela and Jonah Laufer Laraine and Jeff Levy Allegra Manacher and Curt Kohlberg Amy and Stephen Manchester Karen Margolis and Victor Nussbaum Michele Marotta Deborah and Harry Merkin Daniel Miller Renee and David Nefussy Amy and Nicholas O'Donnell Audrey and Matthew Perkins Fran Peters Debra and Robert Polansky Elaine and David Polansky Fayanne Riegelhaupt Judith Riegelhaupt Lauren and Sander Rikleen Leslie Rosenblatt Harris Rosenheim Maxine and Stuart Rosenthal Nancy and Richard Rossman Kathryn and Larry Roth Tara and Joshua Sagor Jane and Larry Salk Barbara and William Savel Liliane and Andrei Schor Nancy and Joel Schulman Diane and Jack Schuster Amy and Jill Shemin Carol and Martin Shulman Joan Shulman Charmian and Arnold Sperling Alayne and Richard Tresch Adam Umina Rebecca and Jason Waltuch Alison Weikel and Robert F. Weikel, Jr. Amy Davis West and Jeffrey West

$5 - $179

Rachel and Joshua Heckler Marilyn and Cliff Hirsch Barbara Holtz Diane and Marc Homer Jane and Jonathan Horne Judith and Charles Huizenga Brina and Ian Ives Joan and Michael Kalafatas Diane and Stanley Kaplan Marjory Kaplan and Dan Hood Susan and Marc Karofsky Shetal and Richard Kaye Mia and Mark Kheyfetz Elaine and Steven Kitrosser Meryl and Robert Kukura Gloria and Benjamin Kuris Jean Lange Arlene Leiberman Stephanie and Abraham Lerner Michele Levine Karen and Matthew Levy Pearl Libenson Rhonda Magier-Cohen and David Cohen Janice and Frank Malkin Barbara Mines Rita and Marshall Plaut Loren and Brad Puffer Suzanne and Dan Rabinovitz Joan Rachlin Janet Raffel Sally and John Ralen Jodi Raphael and Gabriel Miller John Rauh Diane Ray Maura and Jeffrey Resnikoff Susan Robins Carol and Richard Rosa Averie z"l and Michael Rosemark Karen Zeff Rosen and Franklin Rosen Jane Rosenberg Carol Rosenthal Roz Rosenthal Cheryl Ross Dana and Benjamin Roth Diane and Fred Russcol Harriet and Edward Safran

Temple Shir Tikva 2021-2022 Annual Fund Giving Report

Commandment • Mitzvah $5 - $179

Abrielle and William Salloway Sara Salomon Ellen Sard Alberta Schechtman Ruth Schick Robin Schreier and Steven Scari Amy and Seth Schulman Gail Scott Lois Seltzer Joyce and Lior Sharon Brenda and Jordan Shatsoff Dan Shiels Harris Shultz Helaine Silverman

Cindi and Daniel Slater Rena and Arnold Soslow Ellen Steinbaum Wendy Sternburg Randi Sterrn and Carl Rosenblatt Andrea Syatt Kerri and Jonathan Tabasky Ruth Taylor Sasha and Adam Tulgan Janet Turow Cindy Shore Wadness and Michael Wadness Ellen Walpert

Sherry Weinstein Alison Weinstock Rachel and William Welt Laura Wernick Kenneth Wernick Lyn Whinston-Perry Melinda and Larry Whitman Jayme Winnick LeeAnn Yolin Linda Zaccagnini and Scott Machanic Dianne Zeskind Sonia Zighelboim Vicki Zimmon

Temple Shir Tikva 2021-2022 Restricted Funds Giving Report Adult and Family Education Fund Barbara and Jay Gainsboro Beth and Lawrence Greenberg Robin and Barry Kostin Joan and Mark Lappin Yona Shulman Dale Sinesi Jennifer and Michael Weiner

Afghan Family Support Rachel and Michael Bratt Carol and Douglas Burd Carol Carroll Marilyn and John Darack Lauren and Jonathan Duke Susan Ruskin Friend and David Friend Amanda and Martin Glynn Nancy Goldstone and Richard Friedman Anne and Michael Gottlieb Beth and Lawrence Greenberg Lorraine and Paul Greiff Linda and Stephen Greyser Renee and Michael Henrich Alexandra Haagensen and Mike Kendall Diane and Marc Homer Sandy and Jason Honeyman Jenny Kaplan Maschia and Morris Kaplan Shetal and Richard Kaye Mia and Mark Kheyfetz Phyllis Kido-Sadagursky and Joel Sadagursky Beverly and Max Klau Julie Kniznik and Daniel Schneider Patty and Paul Kussell Wendy and Brian Levey Jacquelyn and Adam Loren Michele Marotta Nancy and Arnold Mazur Melinda Milberg and Philip Benjamin

Dana Miller Amy and Seth Nable John and Evelyn Neumeyer Marilyn Newman Janet and Edward Polansky Nancy and Richard Rossman Robin Schreier and Steven Scari Nancy and Joel Schulman Ksenya (Sarah) and Yevgeniy Shtutin Myra and Robert Snyder Rebecca Sommers and Zachary Sadek Elizabeth and Adam Stavisky Deborah and Bruce Tofias Elizabeth and Mark Volk Cindy Shore Wadness and Michael Wadness Jennifer and Michael Weiner Rachel and William Welt Elana and Jeff Winkler Michelle and Steven Wolf

Architectural Fund Linda Zaccagnini and Scott Machanic

Beautification Fund Joan Loren

Blumberg Camp Fund Irina and Bentsion Boverman Phyllis Buchsbaum Amanda and Martin Glynn Daniel Henderson Bette Lehman Laura Wernick Kenneth Wernick

Building and Furnishings Fund Jacqueline and Justin Adelson Beverly and Lawrence Feinberg Danielle Friedman and Adam Dehner Jacquelyn and Adam Loren Judy Palmer and Richard Glantz Nancy and Joel Schulman Myra and Robert Snyder

Cantor Hollis' Discretionary Fund Rachel and Mark Baglin Susan and Cary Benjamin Irina and Bentsion Boverman Claudia and Ronald Braunstein Paula Brown Phyllis Buchsbaum Karen and Tevyah Dines Barbara and Jay Gainsboro Joseph Garfield Amanda and Martin Glynn Deborah and Carson Goddard Martin Gredinger Felicia and Joshua Hyman Jill and Jeffrey Karp Elizabeth and Robert Meyer Alexandra and Michael Mirman Evelyn and John Neumeyer Debra and Robert Polansky Debra and Richard Romanow Roz Rosenthal Nancy and Joel Schulman Toby Serkin and Gary Bishop Lori Seuch Andi and Douglas Shaw Myra and Robert Snyder Laurene and Scott Sperling Wendy Sternburg Jayme Winnick Ilana and Adam Wyner Linda Zaccagnini and Scott Machanic

David Passer Fund Marilyn and Cliff Hirsch Marc Maxwell Caren Orlick Trudy and Stephen Sonis

Education Enrichment Rhea Sommers Jennifer and Mike Weiner

Temple Shir Tikva 2021-2022 Restricted Funds Giving Report Endowed Youth Scholarship Fund

Library Fund

Velma Frank

Elise Katz Laura Williams

Giving Tuesday

Music Fund

Jessica Adani Rachel and Mark Baglin Nora Barnett Irina and Bentsion Boverman Gail Chartoff Sylvia and Steven Greene Joanna and Greg Hartunian Brina and Ian Ives Beverly and Max Klau Jacqueline and David Krendel Joan and Mark Lappin Lynn Nathanson and Theodor Rozsa Debra and Robert Polansky Loren and Brad Puffer Doreen and James Rao Fayanne Riegelhaupt Maxine and Stuart Rosenthal Nancy and Richard Rossman Dan Shiels Charmian and Arnold Sperling Rebecca and Jason Waltuch Lyn Whinston-Perry Jayme Winnick Maryann Wyner

Jill and Peter Abend Tracy Berns Phyllis Buchsbaum Susan and Scott Cohen Susan DeSelms Joan Friedman Barbara and Jay Gainsboro Susan and Jerome Haber Laura and Scott Hyman Beverly and Max Klau Todd Leavitt Theresa and John Levinson Jacquelyn and Adam Loren Ronni and Jordan Lustig Susan Meade Barbara and Richard Melvoin Wendy and Jonathan Mishara Marilyn Newman Debra and Robert Polansky Lauren and Sander Rikleen Randi Sterrn and Carl Rosenblatt Candace and Lee Steingisser Susan Van Dyke Elsie and David Werber Laura Wernick Kenneth Wernick Joanne Yorks and David Lustig Linda Zaccagnini and Scott Machanic

Kesher Fund Linda Brooks Carol Carroll Sheila Rosalyn Deitchman z"l Loren and Jeffrey Feingold Barbara and Jay Gainsboro Joyce and Neil Gordon Alexandra and Michael Mirman Evelyn and John Neumeyer Marilyn Newman Maxine and Stuart Rosenthal Jane and Larry Salk Rachel and Jonathan Sieber Nancy Tharler and David Glassberg Julie and Mark Wolbarst

Pastor Fund Steven Field Joyce z"l and Bruce Pastor

Preschool Fund Cheryl Dorenfeld Eric Fine Amanda and Martin Glynn Craig Kaplan Shetal and Richard Kaye Jill Lerner Suzanne and Dan Rabinovitz

Dale and Peter Sinesi Sasha and Adam Tulgan Jennifer and Michael Weiner

Rabbi Danny's Discretionary Fund Susan and Cary Benjamin Irina and Bentsion Boverman Council of Massachusetts Synagogues Deborah Elbaum Barbara and Jay Gainsboro Amanda and Martin Glynn Deborah and Carson Goddard Emily and Mark Gordon Anne and Michael Gottlieb Elizabeth Hahn Shelia and Irwin Heller Sandy and Jason Honeyman Judith and Charles Huizenga Diane and Stanley Kaplan Susan Karon Leslie Jacobson Kaye and Richard Kaye Isabel and Russ Kushner Rhonda Magier-Cohen and David Cohen Deborah and Harry Merkin Elizabeth and Robert Meyer Rachel and William Parsons Joyce z"l and Bruce Pastor Wendy and Michael Price Debra and Richard Romanow Leslie Rosenblatt Joan and Bob Rubinstein Jane and Larry Salk Sara Salomon Barbara and William Savel Andi and Douglas Shaw Helaine Silverman Myra and Robert Snyder Temple Shir Tikva Building Committee Deborah and Bruce Tofias Sherry Weinstein Alison Weinstock Rachel and William Welt Jayme Winnick Ilana and Adam Wyner

Temple Shir Tikva 2021-2022 Restricted Funds Giving Report Linda Zaccagnini and Scott Machanic Alisa and Jeff Zaref

Rabbi Jordi's Discretionary Fund Susan and Cary Benjamin Yaakov Bloch Linda Brooks Carol Carroll Jennifer Cobe and Bruno Berszoner Barbara and Jay Gainsboro Amanda and Martin Glynn Deborah and Carson Goddard Sylvia Gutmann Jane and Jonathan Horne Elizabeth and Robert Meyer Linda and Gary Portnay Leslie Rosenblatt Toby Serkin and Gary Bishop Myra and Robert Snyder Ilana and Adam Wyner Sonia Zighelboim

Ritual and Prayerbook Fund Barbara and Jay Gainsboro Barbara Holtz

Social Action Fund Carole and Robert Bellman Holly Bernstein Paula and Rabbi Herman Blumberg Susan Busch Priscilla Catlin Michael Eliastam Amy and Gary Gilbert Jerry and Betty Goldberg Irene Gruenfeld and Jeffrey Merritt Barbara Kalish Karen and Herbert Kavet Rosemary Kean Helen Kolsky Robert Koster Amy and Harvey Michaels Melinda Milberg and Philip Benjamin Michael Moloney Caroline and Paul Morenberg

Lynn Nathanson and Ted Rozsa Janet and Edward Polansky Elisse and Jacob Price Nancy and Joel Schulman Rhonda Sheller and Jonathan Zarkower Amy and Jill Shemin Linda and Ira Shoolman Linda Shulman Rachel and Jonathan Sieber Candace and Lee Steingisser Randi Sterrn and Carl Rosenblatt Nancy Tharler and David Glassberg Cindy Shore Wadness and Michael Wadness Jayme Winnick Julie and Mark Wolbarst LeeAnn Yolin Linda Zaccagnini and Scott Machanic

Spirituality Fund Sylvia and Steven Greene Debra Jaff Frank Mauldin Ellen Sard Rachel and Jonathan Sieber Laura Siegel Candace and Lee Steingisser

Study in Israel Scholarship Fund Irina and Bentsion Boverman Alexandra and Michael Mirman

Youth Fund Linda B. Harris LeeAnn Yolin