CHAILITES

February 22, 2023

Federation's Open Letter to Prime Minister Netanyahu and Opposition Leader Yair Lapid

From Carin Savel, CEO of Jewish Federation of Fairfield County, 2/21/2023:

"Shalom,

"Below is a letter [LINKED HERE!] that was released from the Jewish Federations of North America today to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Opposition Leader Yair Lapid. You may view the letter in Hebrew here.

"The letter comes the day after the first portion of the judicial overhaul legislation passed its 'first reading' in the Knesset. It now goes back to the relevant committee for debate and possible amendment."

From Eric Fingerhut, JFNA CEO: "I wish I could express more optimism at this point about the potential for compromise, but it seems that the debate is becoming ever more polarized, with each side blaming the other for the tension. I believe our letter is an important contribution to the debate, though I have no doubt we will be criticized by those who think we should not speak on the subject. Given that many issues we care about would be affected by the ability of a sixty-one vote majority of the Knesset to override the Supreme Court, I have no doubt that we are doing the right thing by respectfully but strongly making known the impact of this legislation on Jews in North America.

"We will continue to keep you updated on developments.  As always, please do not hesitate to contact me if I can be of help."

Mental Health Urgent Assessment Fundraiser

Benefit and Performance, Saturday Feb. 25, 6:00 pm

Town Players of New Canaan is having a fundraiser for New Canaan's Urgent Assessment Program at Silver Hill Hospital. The program is open to people in surrounding towns as well. It is to try to help with suicide prevention. There will be food and drinks followed by a performance of Ordinary People. More information here! -- New Canaan Town Players Press Release here.

TBC Antisemitism Action Group Meeting

This Sunday, 2/26, 9:30 am

The Antisemitism and Hate Crimes action group will meet this Sunday at 9:30 am. Please join us -- for coffee and bagels and donuts and action!

Please join us on Friday, March 3rd and bring a friend or several for an evening of Purim fun and celebration! Purim Shabbat Service, Shpiel and Songs in the Sanctuary at 6:00 PM featuring our TBC Religious School Players in their Premier Performance of “Mordy Potter and the Philosopher’s Bagel!” Stick around after the Sanctuary fun for a delicious dinner from Layla’s Falafel sponsored by TBC President, June Mara. Fulfill the mitzvah of rejoicing in the joy of Purim with your TBC family!

You are invited to join us on Saturday morning, March 4th for a fun and interactive Tot Shabbat Service at Wilton’s own Temple B’nai Chaim! Please come and bring a friend - human or plush - because Shabbat is always more fun with friends! Come for the music and dancing, learn about Shabbat, meet new friends and stay for the bagels and lox after the service!! A great way to start out your Shabbat Saturday!!

Come to the Purim Carnival & Bake Sale, Sunday, March 5!

Starting at 10:30 am -- unlimited access to carnival games, food, music, crafts, prizes, costume parade & and an inflatable bounce house with a slide!

Admission $18/person -- cash, check or via your TBC account.

Please help out at the Purim Carnival this year! We need all hands on deck for our greatest celebration yet! Volunteers needed: click here to sign up!

PLUS: PURIM CARNIVAL BAKE SALE! (Contact Chloe Jo Davis at chloejo@gmail.com for more information.

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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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ShopRaise Now for TBC!

Take advantage of the many discounts and other options ShopRaise offers and help support TBC! You'll even be able to track the cumulative amount your purchases have contributed. More information about ShopRaise for TBC can be found here.

Handmade Kippot Still Available!

They kippot are $18 each, and we will use the proceeds to ship 100 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.

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. Click here to sign up today!

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.

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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