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CHAILITES
July 1, 2020
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Click on the link below to register for the Zoom online event:
Please remember that you must
REGISTER
for everything that you plan on attending.**
Once you click on the registration link, you will be taken to a webpage where you will enter your name and email address. Once you submit this information, you will receive a
CONFIRMATION EMAIL
that includes the
LINK
you will use to join the program and the
PASSWORD
that you will need to enter after clicking the link to join.
**YOU MUST SAVE THE CONFIRMATION EMAILS THAT YOU RECEIVE. THEY ARE THE ONLY PLACES WHERE THE LINKS AND PASSWORDS WILL APPEAR.**
If you would like friends or family members to attend any of these programs, you can forward this email to them and tell them to use the links below to register. We would love to add them to our community!
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Join Cantor Dunkerley For Her First TBC Family Shabbat
July 3 at 6:30 pm - An Independence Day Celebration!
Help us welcome Cantor Dunkerley as she leads us in an Independence Day Family Shabbat Celebration. Relax, sit out in your backyard with your favorite beverage - or wherever you are most comfortable. Tee shirts and flip flops are fine. The Cantor will play the guitar and will be accompanied on piano by her husband. And, there may be a surprise musical guest! Singing along and dancing are strongly encouraged. To register, click here.
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Thank You Bonnie and Michele!
We want to extend a very big thank you to Bonnie Heft and Michele Scruton for leading very moving Shabbat services on the last two Friday nights. The services were thoughtful, relevant to today's issues and beautifully presented and sung.
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Plans are taking shape for Religious School and teen education this fall. Whether in-person, remote, or a combination of both, TBC is committed to providing quality educational experiences for all students. Parents can plan on the general framework staying the same:
- Jr. Chai (3-4 year olds) - Sunday 1x/month - 10:00 -11:30 am
- Kindergarten - 3rd Grade - Sunday - 9:30-11:30 am
- Grades 4-7 - Sunday - 9:30-11:30 am & Wednesday - 4:20-6:00 pm
- TBC Teens - Grades 8-12 - Sunday 2x/month
The teen program includes:
- Confirmation for 10th graders
- L'Taken Political Action Seminar in Washington, DC (Gr. 10-12)
- Programming designed with teen input
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The TBC Book Group and Social Action, July 9!
This month, the TBC Book Group is reading the New York Times bestseller, "How to be an Antiracist" by Ibram X. Kendi.
The author's website states: "Ibram X. Kendi's concept of antiracism reenergizes and reshapes the conversation about racial justice in America - but even more fundamentally, points us toward liberating new ways of thinking about ourselves and each other. Instead of working with the policies and system we have in place, Kendi asks us to think about what an antiracist society might look like, and how we can play an active role in building it."
On July 9th at 7:30 pm, Cantor Harriet will lead us in a discussion about the book and how the TBC Community can take ideas from the book for Social Action. It should prove to be a very timely and enlightening discussion.
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Our Daily Bread Food Pantry!
Thanks to a number of very generous congregants, we donated another $2000, for a total of $3000, to Our Daily Bread Food Pantry in Danbury. We THANK YOU and those in need THANK YOU!
The pantry has been serving between 150-160 families each time.
Funds are still desperately needed, so any additional donations would be greatly appreciated.
It's easy - donations can be made through the Social Action fund - or by going to
www.dailybreadfoodpantry.com.
In more typical times, the Social Action Committee volunteers about once a month.
Jane Alexander, your esteemed co-chair of social action, continues volunteering there through this very challenging time.
Food donations are also accepted:
Food Donation Hours are now Tuesday - Thursday 10:00 am - 1:00 pm.
(Call the Daily Bread office at 203-748-3561 i
f nobody is in the pantry to receive your donation.)
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Yahrzeit Memorial Plaques at TBC
During this challenging time, we know that many of us are thinking of loved ones who have passed away. We invite you to commemorate the lives and blessings of your loved ones with a memorial plaque. A special service of dedication for the entire community will be scheduled at TBC when that again becomes possible.
Ordering information is available here
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Don't Forget Chai Greeting Cards!
Chai Greeting Cards are an opportunity for our members to reach out to one another during times of illness, struggle or bereavement. The cards have a modern, yet warm look and feel and include a heartfelt message and space for personalization. Click here to see examples. Or - Click here to send a card! If you have any questions, please email cards@templebnaichaim.org.
Condolence Card - This card contains a message of condolence for those who have lost a loved one. $36 each, with the donation going to your choice of the Rabbi's Discretionary Fund, Cantor's Discretionary Fund or the Kesher/Caring Fund.
Mazel Tov Card - This card contains a message of congratulations for those celebrating a happy occasion. $54 each, with the donation going to the Operating Fund, Rabbi's Discretionary Fund, Cantor's Discretionary Fund, Religious School Fund, Shalom Rav (music) Fund, Sisterhood Fund, Tzedakah (social action) Fund or Youth Fund.
Mi Shebeirach Card - This card contains a message of caring and support for someone struggling with illness or other challenges. $18 each, with the donation going to the Kesher/Caring Fund.
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Upcoming Events and Save the Dates!
Friday, July 10, 6:30 pm
Saturday, July 11, 9:30 am
TBC Board of Trustees
Wednesday, July 15, 7:30-9:00 pm
Friday, July 17, 6:30 pm
Welcoming Shabbat Together - Register here
Friday, July 31, 6:30 pm
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Yahrzeits, July 3 - 9
Zeicher tzaddik livrachah!
May the memory of the righteous be for a blessing!
| Martin Weinstein |
Sunday |
7/5/2020 |
grandfather of Dana Umerley |
| Elaine Lynn Nadel |
Monday |
7/6/2020 |
mother of Mac Nadel |
| Frank Levi, Jr. |
Tuesday |
7/7/2020 |
father of David Levi |
| Peter Van Raalte |
Tuesday |
7/7/2020 |
husband of Marilyn Van Raalte |
| Helen Wohl |
Tuesday |
7/7/2020 |
mother of Jean Zamore |
| Roger Case |
Wednesday |
7/8/2020 |
father of Dennis Case |
| Susan Frosch |
Wednesday |
7/8/2020 |
wife of Paul Frosch |
| Harry Learman |
Thursday |
7/9/2020 |
father-in-law of Alice Learman |
| Henry Unger |
Thursday |
7/9/2020 |
grandfather of Sandy Tepper |
It is traditional to light a memorial candle on the eve of the yahrzeit at home and to recite Kaddish when lighting the yahrzeit candle. It is also a custom to make donations in memory of loved ones around the time.
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