CHAILITES
November 3, 2021
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TBC Events Through November 11, 2021
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Friday, November 5, 6:30 pm - Family Service Led by Ellie Gluck. Click here for zoom link -- NOTE START TIME!
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Saturday, November 6, 9:30 am - Torah Study
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Sunday, November 7, 9:30 am - Religious School
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Sunday, November 7, 10:00 am - American Red Cross Blood Drive
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Wednesday, November 10, 4:30 pm - Hebrew School
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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 Thursday, November 21 at 7:30 pm ( click here to join) to discuss this delightful movie. |
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Happy birthday wishes to our TBC family members who are
celebrating a birthday in November.
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Robert Cederbaum
Dmitriy Kriger
David Marceau
Alan Masarek
Bruce Miller
Lisa Oren
Leslie Radel
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Jason Ross
Ronnie Ross
Jennifer Rubin
Steven Rubin
Emily Sauler
Martin Ullman
Miles Umerley
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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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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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Second-Year Rabbinical Students Emma Dubin and Benjamin
Luks-Morgan Lead High Holiday Service at Rikers Island
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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.
Here is the schedule for the the next few weeks:
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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
Tol'dot
The Generations [of Isaac]
Genesis 25:19−28:9
- Rebekah has twins, Esau and Jacob. (25:19-26)
- Esau gives Jacob his birthright in exchange for some stew. (25:27-34)
- King Abimelech is led to think that Rebekah is Isaac's sister and later finds out that she is really his wife. (26:1-16)
- Isaac plans to bless Esau, his firstborn. Rebekah and Jacob deceive Isaac so that Jacob receives the blessing. (27:1-29)
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Esau threatens to kill Jacob, who then flees to Haran. (27:30-45) 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 12, Friday, 7:30 pm - Welcoming Shabbat Together led by Michele & Judson Scruton
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November 14, Sunday, 11:45 am - TBC Teens
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November 18. Thursday, 7:30 pm - TBC Film Club
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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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Yahrzeits, November 5 - 11
Zeicher tzaddik livrachah!
Friday, November 5
Aaron Lipsky, father of Ann Paul
Wednesday, 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.
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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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