CHAILITES
December 15, 2021
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TBC Events Through December 23, 2021
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Friday, December 17, 7:30 pm - Torah Shabbat Click here for zoom link
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Saturday, December 18- Torah Study
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Sunday, December 19, 9:30 am - Religious School
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Sunday, December 19, 11:45 am - B'nai Mitzvah Seminar
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Sunday, December 19, 11:45 am - TBC Teens
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Wednesday, December 22, - No Hebrew School
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Torah Shabbat
Please join us THIS Friday 12/17 in person in our beautiful sanctuary for a lively Shabbat Torah Service! Cantor will be chanting from Parashat Vayechi, the last Parasha in the book of Genesis!
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Mazel Tov to Bonnie Heft for her Mitzvah Hero Award!
A view from Sunday's Ceremony
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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
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TBC Film Club Movie is "Yiddish"
Tuesday, December 29 - 7:30 pm (Zoom)
At our December TBC Film Club meeting we will be discussing a documentary called "Yiddish."
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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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The Weekly Torah Portion
Vayechi
[Jacob] Lived
Genesis 47:28–50:26
- Jacob blesses his grandchildren Ephraim and Manasseh. (48:1-20)
- Jacob's twelve sons gather around his deathbed, and each receives an evaluation and a prediction of his future. (49:1-33)
- Joseph mourns his father's death and has Jacob embalmed. Jacob is buried in Hebron in the cave of the field of the Machpelah in the land of Canaan. (50:1-14)
- Joseph assures his concerned brothers that he has forgiven them and promises to care for them and their families. (50:15-21)
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Just before he dies, Joseph tells his brothers that God will return them to the Land that God promised to the patriarchs. The Children of Israel promise Joseph that they will take his bones with them when they leave Egypt. (50:22-26) Click here to learn more.
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Parkinson's Education Series for Those With Early Onset Parkinson's and
Jewish Senior Services is offering a free educational series for those newly diagnosed with Parkinson’s and their caregivers with a focus on the stages of the disease and how to maintain safe mobility and minimize functional decline. This program is supported by a community grant from the Parkinson’s Foundation. SATURDAYS, JANUARY 15, 22, 29 & FEBRUARY 5 & 12 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM In-person and Zoom attendence options are available. Please arrive 15 minutes early for the first session to fill out a questionnaire.
All classes take place at: Jewish Senior Services, Grasmere Adult Day Program, 4200 Park Avenue, Bridgeport, CT Park in the back of the building and enter through the Community Services entrance. If you are attending virtually, a Zoom link will be emailed to you prior to the sessions’ start times.
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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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Friday, December 17, 7:30 pm - Torah Shabbat -- Zoom link
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Sunday, December 19, 11:45am - B'nai Mitzvah Seminar
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Sunday, December 19, 11:45am - TBC Teens
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Wednesday, December 29, 7:30 pm - TBC Film Club
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Friday, December 31, - DIY Shabbat Service
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January 7, 6:30 pm - New Member Family Service
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January 8, 7:00 pm -Sisterhood Havdalah & Learning - Welcome Back to the Catskills, Oscar Israelowitz via Zoom
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January 22, 6:00 pm - Sisterhood Potluck Havdalah at congregants home
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Yahrzeits, December 17 - 23
Zeicher tzaddik livrachah!
Friday, December 17
Ruth Gordon, mother of Jonathan Gordon
Sunday, December 19
Kay Tepper, mother of Sandy Tepper
Monday, December 20
Esme Castoro, grandmother to Lorig Family
Eileen Halliday, friend of June Mara
Tuesday, December 21
Beverly Jaffe Kolodny, mother of Sharon Sobel
Wednesday, December 22
Lupe Escalante, father of Rudy Escalante
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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