CHAILITES
November 10, 2021
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TBC Events Through November 18, 2021
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Friday, November 12, 7:30 pm - Welcome Shabbat Together services led by Michele Scruton & Bonnie Heft Click here for zoom link -- NOTE START TIME!
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Saturday, November 13, 9:30 am - Torah Study
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Sunday, November 14, 9:30 am - Religious School
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Sunday, November 14, 11:45 am - TBC Teens
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Wednesday, November ,17 4:30 pm - Hebrew School
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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).
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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!
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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.
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Here is the schedule for the the next two weeks: Nov 13th, 20th - Book of Job
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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.
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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?
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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)
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Jacob and his family leave Laban's household with great wealth. (31:1-32:3) Click here to learn more.
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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.
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Upcoming Events and Save the Dates!
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November 21, Sunday, 11:45 am - B'nai Mitzvah Seminar
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November 21, Sunday, 4:00 pm - Interfaith Thanksgiving Services - Christ Church Parish
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November 21, Sunday, 7:30 pm - TBC Film Club
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November 30, Tuesday, 7:30 pm - Congregational Meeting via Zoom
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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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TBC Links
Previous issues of Chailites and other Temple News are listed
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Contact Us
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 305, Georgetown, CT 06829
Phone: 203 544-8695
Location: 82 Portland Avenue, Wilton CT 06897 (Directions)
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