CHAILITES

November 2, 2022

Join us on Friday, November 18 for a very special evening with our Israeli Emissary, (Ofek). At 5:45 pm, Ofek will join us for a delicious Israeli dinner from Layla’s Falafel and at services will share his experiences serving in the Israeli army and during his gap year. Our Shabbat service, will be followed by a middle eastern themed oneg, where Ofek will be available to mingle with us and answer questions.

Our Israeli Dinner and Oneg is generously sponsored by the Harrison family.

Please RSVP here no later than November 11th.

ALL ARE WELCOME

Come and bring a friend!

Join Cantor Harriet and other TBC members at the ADL's annual summit on antisemitism and hate at the Javits Center on November 10. If thinking of attending, please let the Cantor know so we can attend as a group. Registration is here. (There is also an option to register to view selected presentations online.)

Speakers include Congresswoman Liz Cheney, FBI Director Christopher Ray, Juju Chang (ABC News Nightline co-anchor), Albert Bourla (Chairman and CEO, Pfizer) and many others. In addition to the main speaker series, there is a special workshop for high school students.

The Jewish Federation of Greater Fairfield County's

Civil Rights Mission

From the Jewish Federation:

"Walk in Dr. King's footsteps. Travel with us to Atlanta, Montgomery, Selma, and Birmingham to better understand the movements that paved the way for our efforts to help build a just and equitable world. Experience a unique mission that explores Jewish involvement in the Civil Rights struggle in America. A few places are still availalbe -- Reserve your seat now!"

From Cantor Harriet:

"I have been asked to attend as one of four clergy that will participate and accompany this trip. Part of my participation will include singing at the Memorial for Victims of Lynching. The link below includes the details regarding itinerary and cost. The trip is limited to 50 people and is filling up. I would like for TBC folks to have the opportunity to attend with me!"

Click here for more information and to register!

New TBC Social Action Program

Introductory Session

Sunday December 11, 9:30am

All are invited to an initial introductory kick-off session where we'll hear experts already involved in our selected target action areas and begin the process of planning our “Year of Healing and Repair – A Time for Action”.

Please save the date and come prepared to learn, contribute your ideas, and help develop action plans.

If you have questions or wish to help shape our social action agenda, please send email to tbc-time-for-action@googlegroups.com

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Jewish Senior Services Glatt Kosher Thanksgiving Menu!

The ordering deadline is Friday, November 18 by 12:00 PM.

Click here for full menu. 

Robert Cederbaum

Dmitriy Kriger

David Marceau

Alan Masarek

Bruce Miller

Lisa Oren

Leslie Radel

Ronnie Ross

Jennifer Rubin

Steven Rubin

Martin Ullman

Miles Umerley 

PJ Goes to the Library

Tuesday, Nov. 15, 4:00 pm

Wilton Library, Rimer Room

RSVP Required! Email sara@shalomct.org

A reminder that the Federation for Jewish Philanthropy of Upper Fairfield County schedules a variety of programs that TBC members may find interesting.

Their calendar of upcoming events is available here. Those wishing to receive their weekly mailing list will find the registration form here.

Ten Minutes of Torah!

The Union for Reform Judaism (URJ) provides rich resources for Torah study from a Reform perspective. Their Torah Study website includes "The Torah Explained," "Torah Portion Calendar" and an overview of each week's Torah portion.

In addition, several days a week, the URJ publishes Ten Minutes of Torah. Join the thousands of others who open their email to study a commentary on the week's Torah portion, read about a significant moment in Jewish history, connect with life in Israel, or learn about an upcoming holiday. In just ten minutes, you can add to your Jewish knowledge.

Click here to sign up today!

Yahrzeits November 4 - 10

Zeicher tzaddik livrachah!

Saturday, November 5

Aaron Lipsky, father of Ann Paul

Sunday, Novembef 6

Louis Wohl, father of Jean Zamore

Thursday, November 10

Harold Penchina, uncle of Jane Alexander

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.