CHAILITES
November 10, 2021
TBC Events Through November 18, 2021

  • Friday, November 12, 7:30 pm - Welcome Shabbat Together services led by Michele Scruton & Bonnie Heft Click here for zoom link -- NOTE START TIME!
  • Saturday, November 13, 9:30 am - Torah Study
  • Sunday, November 14, 9:30 am - Religious School
  • Sunday, November 14, 11:45 am - TBC Teens
  • Wednesday, November ,17 4:30 pm - Hebrew School

SURVIVING THE HOLOCAUST
Tuesday, November 16 - 7:30 pm
Via Zoom

The Adult Education Committee is very happy to be able to introduce Mr. Lou Reens to TBC. Mr. Reens is a Dutch Jew who experienced living in Holland during the Holocaust as a hidden child.

Mr. Reens is an accomplished speaker on this subject and the talk should be a fascinating one. We are fortunate to be able to hear about his experience first hand with so few Holocaust survivors remaining. We hope you will join us on Tuesday, November 16 at 7:30 pm on Zoom for this enlightening talk (click here to join).  
New TBC Film Club
November 21, 2021 at 7:30 pm

TBC is starting a brand new Film Club. All you need to do to participate is join the online streaming platform called ChaiFlicks. It is similar to Netflix, but offers Israeli movies and documentaries for a minimal monthly fee of $5.99. To sign up, go to www.chaiflicks.com.

Each month, a different participant will select a movie for the following month and the movie will be listed in Chailites. Watch the movie at your leisure; then join in for a fun and stimulating discussion on Zoom.

This month Ria Miller has selected "The Last Suit", a movie in which Abraham Bursztein, an octogenarian Jewish tailor, embarks on the adventure of a lifetime. Escaping a family intent on confining him to a nursing home, Abraham leaves Buenos Aires in search of the man who, over 70 years ago, saved him from certain death. With assistance from a roll call of generous strangers, the sharply-dressed suitmaker makes his way across Europe to Poland, undeterred by travel mishaps, family foibles and geographical obstacles. Heartfelt and charming, with a wonderful comedic flavor, THE LAST SUIT reminds us of the enduring importance of family, friends and keeping your word. In Spanish (with English Subtitles).
Please join us on Sunday, November 21 at 7:30 pm (click here to join) to discuss this delightful movie.

In this issue of Chailites we thank the following individuals who have generously contributed to TBC during October 2021. To everyone who has supported TBC, we offer you our most sincere thanks and heartfelt gratitude.
ARZA Dues
     Lisa and Robert Cederbaum
     Noah and Sarah Grayson
     Jeremy Rabinowitz & Allison Berger
     Scott and Rachel Sanderson
 
Sisterhood
     Iris Busch
     Lisa and Robert Cederbaum
     Noah and Sarah Grayson
     Jeremy Rabinowitz & Allison Berger
     Scott and Rachel Sanderson
 
Operating Fund
     Jane & Moses Alexander
 
Memorial Book
     Iris Busch
     Jonathan Gordon & Cortney Davis
     Betty and Lou Grey
 
Security Charge
     Amy and Dan Arnold
     Iris Busch
     Lisa and Robert Cederbaum
     Jan De Bakker & Lisa Ribaudo
     Noah and Sarah Grayson
     Betty and Lou Grey
     Jeremy Rabinowitz & Allison Berger
     Scott and Rachel Sanderson
     Sheila and Gary Wakoff
 
PTO Donations
     Lisa and Robert Cederbaum
     Jeremy Rabinowitz & Allison Berger
     Noah & Sarah Grayson
     Scott and Rachel Sanderson 
Clergy Discretionary
     Jane & Moses Alexander
 
Religious School
     Jane & Moses Alexander
     Rabbi Arnold & Sarah Gluck
 
URJ Appeal
     Lisa and Robert Cederbaum
     Noah and Sarah Grayson
     Jeremy Rabinowitz & Allison Berger
     Scott and Rachel Sanderson
 
Art Show
     Ria and Bruce Miller
 
Chesed Fund.
     Jane & Moses Alexander
 
Clergy Disc Fund Card
     Iris Busch
 
Sisterhood Honey
     Barbara and Richard Bloom
     Barbara Dobbin
     Charles Landau & Kimberly Yonkers
     Ria and Bruce Miller
     Meryll and Michael Wolfman
 
Rabbi Cohen Torah Card
     Jane & Moses Alexander
 
Tzedakah Fund Card
     Jane & Moses Alexander
 
Oneg/Flower Donation
     Jane & Moses Alexander
Blood Drive A Success!

Thank you to Jane Alexander for organizing a very successful blood drive and to the volunteers who helped with registration, provided snacks to donors and to those who brought individually wrapped snacks. We had 28 donors who by their act of kindness helped give the gift of life.
Join us to honor

Bonnie Heft

as our Mitzvah Hero
at the Federation for Jewish Philanthropy of Upper Fairfield County

MITZVAH HERO AWARDS CEREMONY
Sunday, December 12th at 4 PM

Register here for this virtual event.
To make a gift in Bonnie’s honor, visit TzedakahShop.com.

Have You Ever Wanted To Learn How to Lead a Friday Night Service???
 
We are in need of several volunteers who would like to work with Cantor Harriet to learn how to lead a Friday night Shabbat Service! Prior experience with Hebrew or service leading is not required!

Families and friends are encouraged to learn and lead together. Practice services with the Cantor are part of the training!! Contact Cantor Harriet for more information.
Torah Study

This year we are taking a break from regular Torah study and diving into the Tanakh to see what scholars have been debating for millennia. New participants are welcome! You don't have to have any knowledge of the texts to participate and hopefully will bring new insights as to what has or hasn't changed since ancient times, and how it relates to our lives today.

  • Here is the schedule for the the next two weeks: Nov 13th, 20th - Book of Job
Help Murray Siegel Spread some Warmth
with his Mitzvah Project!

Hat & Glove Drive 
for guests of the Dorothy Day Hospitality House 
November 3, 2021-January 26, 2022 

Collection Bin will be located in the lobby of the Temple B’nai Chaim from November 3, 2021-January 26, 2022 

You can make a difference! 
Your generosity will help Danbury residents in need stay warm this winter. The Dorothy Day Hospitality House has been providing meals and shelter to individuals since 1982. DDHH will distribute hats and gloves and mittens to guests who need them to get through the bitter Connecticut winter. 

Items Needed: 
● NEW Men’s Waterproof Insulated Gloves (size Medium & Large)
● NEW Warm Fleece or Knit Hats 

So many ways to give! 
● Drop off Hats & Gloves in the collection bin at TBC 
● Make a Cash Donation (checks can be made out to TBC for hats and gloves)
● Make a donation by Credit Card on the TBC website (in “select a fund” drop down menu, choose “Tzedakah” then enter “hats & gloves in the “donation for” field Click here.

● Purchase directly from Amazon wishlist Click here

Giving couldn’t be easier! Just open your phone’s camera and scan the QR codes below to be led directly to the TBC Donation Page and Amazon Wishlist.
JEWISH FILM FESTIVAL
OF FAIRFIELD COUNTY
Thursday, Oct. 14 –
Sunday, Nov. 21

Ed Asner's final big-screen appearance, Menachem Begin's true story, a real-life mystery in the Roman Jewish ghetto, and more! What's Playing?
The Weekly Torah Portion
Vayeitzei
And [Jacob] Left
Genesis 28:10−32:3


  • Jacob dreams of angels going up and down a ladder. God blesses him. Jacob names the place Bethel. (28:10-22)
  • Jacob works seven years in order to marry Rachel, but Laban tricks Jacob into marrying Leah, Rachel's older sister. (29:16-25)
  • Jacob marries Rachel but only after having to commit himself to seven more years of working for Laban. (29:26-30)
  • Leah, Rachel, and their maidservants, Bilhah and Zilpah, give birth to eleven sons and one daughter. (29:31-30:24)
  • Jacob and his family leave Laban's household with great wealth. (31:1-32:3) Click here to learn more.
COVID-19 Protocols - Masks Required

TBC now requires anyone entering our building for any reason to wear a mask - regardless of vaccination status. Masks must cover the nose and mouth and remain on while in the building. The only exception to the mask requirement will be for fully vaccinated staff and clergy while in their offices and for clergy (not lay leaders) on the bimah.
 
We will continue to watch the infection rate closely and will keep you apprised of any changes. We thank you for your cooperation.
Upcoming Events and Save the Dates!



  • November 21, Sunday, 11:45 am - B'nai Mitzvah Seminar

  • November 21, Sunday, 4:00 pm - Interfaith Thanksgiving Services - Christ Church Parish

  • November 21, Sunday, 7:30 pm - TBC Film Club

  • November 30, Tuesday, 7:30 pm - Congregational Meeting via Zoom


See the TBC Calendar for more upcoming events.

Yahrzeits, November 12-18
  Zeicher tzaddik livrachah!

Friday, November 12
Shirley Levin, great aunt of Susan Farber
George Miller, father of Susan Hollander

Saturday, November 13
Carl Bloom, grandfather of Richard Bloom
Larry Ravich, father of Peggy Zamore

Sunday, November 14
Marjory Davis, mother of Cortney Davis
Robert Goldstein, grandfather of Ronnie Ross

Monday, November 15
Phyllis A. Rosenthal, mother of Steven West-Rosenthal
Charles Viccica, great uncle of Linda Bolton

Thursday, November 18
Margaret Finucane, sister-in-law of Michele Scruton
Samuel Schwartz, grandfather of Lloyd Goldberg


It is traditional to light a memorial candle at home on the eve of the yahrzeit. You may also find it meaningful while kindling the yahrzeit candle to offer prayers of remembrance or reflect on your loved one’s life. Many also choose this time to make monetary donations in memory of loved ones
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Mailing Address: P.O. Box 305, Georgetown, CT 06829
Phone: 203 544-8695    
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Cantor/Educator: Cantor Harriet Dunkerley
Assistant Director of Education: Elisheva Gluck
President: June Mara  Office Manager/Facility Use: Denise Seccurra