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CHAILITES
November 2, 2023
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"Do not be daunted by the enormity of the world's grief. Do justly now. Love mercy, now. Walk humbly now. You are not obligated to complete the work, but neither are you free to abandon it." (The Talmud) | |
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UPCOMING EVENTS!
Friday, November 3, 7:30 pm - Welcome Shabbat Together at TBC with Michele & Judson Scruton. click here for zoom
Saturday, November 4, 9:00 am - Tot Shabbat (See below! RSVP)
Saturday, November 4, 10:00 am - Torah Study - Parashat Vayeira and the Israel-Hamas war.
Saturday, November 4, 7:00 pm - TBC Adult Game Night! (See below! RSVP)
Sunday, November 5, 12:30 pm - Countering Active Threat Training, Walzer Family Community Campus, Southbury. More info and registration.
Thursday, November 9, 7:00 pm - Kristallnacht Observance with Wilton Congregational Church (See below) Click here to RSVP
Saturday, November 11, 10:30 am - Bat Mitzvah of Sasha Sondheimer
Sunday, November 12, 2:00 - 4:00 pm - Show support for victims of October 7 Terror Attack - At Wilton Green (See below)
For an updated poster of upcoming TBC Events and Happenings
through December 2023, Click Here!
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ADULT GAME NIGHT THIS SATURDAY! ALL INVITED!
Come spend a relaxing evening of cards, tiles or board games and schmoozing. Play ....
- Cards: Poker, Hearts, Canasta and Bridge (or others of your preference)
- Tiles: Mah Jongg, Rummy Cube, Scrabble
- Other Games: Pictionary, Settlers of Catan, Monopoly, Trivial Pursuit, Wise or Otherwise
Desserts and drinks available (BYOB) - Members $10 per person and non-members $18 per person. Children's activities and supervision available! Register Here For a Fun Evening!
Blue Ribbons for Israel Campaign ribbons will be available at the event!
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Birthday wishes to our TBC family members who are celebrating birthdays in November!
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Robert Cederbaum
Adam DiPietro
Johananh Eder
David Marceau
Alan Masarek
Jaime Merritt
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Bruce Miller
Lisa Oren
Leslie Radel
Ronnie Ross
Martin Ullman
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Mitzvah Message from Sasha Sondheimer
Hello! For my mitzvah project I am doing a book drive for the Norwalk and Danbury hospitals. I was born at Norwalk Hospital and have been collecting toys for their pediatric unit since my first birthday. This collection has even more meaning as I get older. I find reading to be healing and want to share that with people who aren’t feeling their best. The hospitals are requesting new books for kids and adults.
Importantly, most book drives accept used books but because of health and safety precautions, these donated books must be NEW. So go out, buy a copy of your favorite book, and bring it to TBC to donate to the hospitals! I highly recommend buying a new book (or two!) from Books on the Common on Main Street in Ridgefield. It is a great independent book store.
I have already run one new book drive at my school’s Fall book fair and am excited to keep this tradition going beyond my bat mitzvah. Thank you for participating in helping to heal the world.
Sasha Sondheimer
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Kristallnacht Commemoration - Interfaith Book Talk & Discussion,
Thursday, November 9
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Kathleen Burton, the author of The Nazi Religion and the Rise of the French Christian Resistance, has taught in the French department at Yale University since 2007. She has a PhD in theology from L’Université Laval in Québec, an MA in French from Central Connecticut State University, and a BA in political science from University of California, Los Angeles. She has studied at the Sorbonne in Paris and at the Institut d’Études Politiques de Bordeaux. Click here to RSVP. You can purchase Dr. Burton’s book from Amazon here.
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New TBC Religious School Resource Guide: Navigating the War in Israel
This new set of resources, assembled by Ellie Gluck and Cantor Harriet, Includes links to a variety of resources for talking with children and youth about what's happening in Israel.There is information from the Federation, URJ, UNPKD (Jewish Unpacked) and others, as well as opportunities to volunteer and guidance on how best to donate to help Israel. Click here to view.
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The Wilton community comes together in support for the victims of the terrorist attack on Israel.
Come join your neighbors to learn of the humanitarian aid that can be provided and other ways you can support those in need.
Date: Sunday, November 12, 2023
Time: 2-4 pm at
Place: Wilton green (next to the gazebo)
Refreshments will be provided.
Cantor Harriet Dunkerley, Tal, Alison, Steven, Peter, Annette and Rick
and other members of the Wilton Jewish community
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Adult Hebrew Class in Session - Last Chance to Join!
From Ellie Gluck: Our new adult Hebrew class met for their first session last month! We had a fabulous time learning our first Hebrew root word ש-ב-ת which means "rest." We learned each Hebrew letter that makes up this root word and practiced reading and writing them! If anyone wants to join in on the fun, please contact Morah Ellie at morahellie@templebnaichaim.org and she can catch you up in time for the next class on November 19.
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Join us on Friday, November 17th at 5:30 PM for a pasta and salad, dinner, a special Shabbat service and delicious desserts as we welcome our newest families to our community. This wonderful evening also celebrates new students who take part in our Consecration ceremony and receive a personal Torah.
Needed now more than ever ... an evening of family warmth, spiritual renewal and the great tradition of gifting the Torah to the next generation. Click here to RSVP
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Israeli Cooking Class, Nov. 18!
Learn to cook the popular dishes like Shakshuka, falafel, hummus and pita and Israeli salad that Israeli teens love to eat!
Open to teens in grades 8-12. ($10 per participant)
RSVP here!
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Our 6th & 7th Grade Teacher, Morah Rica, owns a hair salon that has partnered with Wigs & Wishes to provide those who are losing their hair due to a cancer battle with free wigs. Morah Rica owns Yaffa Beauty by Rica, where she consults with cancer fighters to select a wig, and once it arrives, she styles it to suit, and will shave their hair (should they wish) in a way to make it a positive-as-possible and empowering experience. Along with the wig, she will often give a small care package, many of which we helped assemble last year.
Sadly, the demand for wigs has not slowed down, and Morah Rica is in need of more care packages, so this year, the TBC Religious School is going to collect the necessities, as well as send notes, for these brave men and women to bring them some refuah shleimah.
Please see the list of items needed here and leave them in the bin at TBC.
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Please Share Your Simcha! TBC congregants are invited to share news of their family events and celebrations in Chailites. Please send your information to chailites@templebnaichaim.org. | |
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TBC is Here For You!
If you or a family member is ill or in need of care - or if you know of someone in our community who needs help - please contact Cantor Harriet. Our Caring Committee is here to provide assistance - meals, rides to doctors' appointments or shopping.
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Yahrzeits November 3 - 9
Zeicher tzaddik livrachah!
Friday, November 3
Esther Greenberg, mother of Iris Busch
Sunday, November 5
Aaron Lipsky, father of Ann Paul
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.
Yahrzeit Memorial Plaques
When remembering loved ones who have passed away, we invite you to commemorate their lives and blessings with a memorial plaque for the TBC wall of remembrance. Ordering information is available here.
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ShopRaise Now for TBC!
Whether you're shopping for food or decor for your home, or anything else, we've got you covered. A portion of every purchase you make with the ShopRaise app can benefit TBC. Make today a time for giving.
More information about ShopRaise for TBC can be found here.
Contributions to TBC add up! You can shop at hundreds of stores, including Macy's, Walmart, Wayfair, Nordstrom, Petsmart, and Bed Bath & Beyond.
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Handmade Kippot
The kippot are $18 each, and we will continue to use the proceeds to ship Machzorim to the community and also send the balance of the proceeds to purchase food! Please make checks payable to: Temple B'nai Chaim, with 'TBC Social Action Fund-Ugandan Jewry' in the memo line. Additional donations are welcome through the TBC Social Action Fund on the TBC Donation Page with a note indicating 'Ugandan Jewry' as the recipient.
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You Can Make a Difference at TBC | |
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Have you been thinking about making a donation to support TBC in some way? We have made it easier for you to do just that! Please check out our new Donate Now button below! Don't forget, you can sponsor and oneg, preneg or flowers for Shabbat Services.
Sponsor a TBC Oneg or Service Flowers!
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TBC's B'nai Cafe is Looking for Sponsors!!
TBC is looking for sponsors for our B'nai Cafe on the following dates: 11/5, 12/3, 1/7, 2/4, 3/3, 4/7, 5/5.
To sponsor, please click here!
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