CHAILITES

December 28, 2022

Do not be daunted by the enormity of the world's grief. Do justly now. Love mercy now. You are not obligated to complete the work, but neither are free to abandon it. (The Talmud)

ADL's 2022 Top Ten Moments of Inspiration and Hope & Top Ten Heartbreaking Moments of Hate

In an annual tradition, ADL pauses at the end of December to take stock of the moments and people who shaped the last 12 months — for better or for worse.

For 2022, we compiled two Top 10 lists for you: One that celebrates moments of hope, progress and resilience and one looking back on the moments of hurt and hate — whether antisemitism, racism, extremism or other — that shaped the world.

• Top Ten Moments of Inspiration and Hope

• Top Ten Heartbreaking Moments of Hate

From Cantor Harriet:

"Please purchase one or more of these lovely kippot for $18 a piece so that we can use the proceeds to ship 100 Machzorim to the community and 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.

"100% of the proceeds will go to feeding this community and shipping them High Holiday Machzorim!" Full-size poster here!

Apply to Become an Eisendrath Legislative Assistant

The Legislative Assistant Program of the Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism is a year-long fellowship for recent college graduates or individuals with equivalent academic and professional experience, who are interested in Judaism, social justice, and policy. 

You can apply now for the 2023-2024 Eisendrath Legislative Assistant Program. The application deadline is Tuesday, February 21, 2023. For more information, contact Assistant Legislative Director Jacob Greenblatt. More information...

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. More information here!

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.

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.

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.

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 December 30 - January 5

Zeicher tzaddik livrachah!

Friday, December 30

Martin Shapiro, uncle of Michael Bonheim

Monday, January 2

Harriet Rosenson, mother of Valerie Rosenson

Ray Rosenson, grandmother of Valerie Rosenson

Tuesday, January 3

Isador Goldberg, grandfather of Lloyd Goldberg

Yetta Goldberg, grandmother of Lloyd Goldberg

Moses Levin, great uncle of Robert Bolton

Milton Zalaznick, father of Barbara Dobbin

Wednesday, January 4

Bob Baxter, stepfather of Simon Curtis

Rose Graf Greenwald, remembered by Sharon and Ken Sobel

Thursday, January 5

Nathan Rogow, cousin of Cantor Harriet Dunkerley

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. 

Tree of Life

Tzedakah Fund

Yahrzeit Memorial

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Temple B'nai Chaim    

Mailing Address: P.O. Box 305, Georgetown, CT 06829

Phone: 203 544-8695    

Location: 82 Portland Avenue, Wilton CT 06897 (Directions)

Cantor/Educator: Cantor Harriet Dunkerley

Assistant Director of Education: Elisheva Gluck

President: June Mara  

Office Manager/Facility Use: Denise Seccurra