Chailites 3/23/2022 - Heartfelt Purim Thanks! Nevas Bar Mitzvah, Pajamas and Books, Kosher Catering for Passover

CHAILITES

March 23, 2022

TBC Events Through March 31, 2022

Friday, March 25, 7:00 pm - Welcoming Shabbat Together - Onsite and via Zoom (click here for zoom link)
Saturday, March 26, 9:30 am - Torah Study Click here for zoom link
Saturday, March 26, 10:30 am - Maxwell Nevas Bar Mitzvah
Sunday, March 27, 9:30 am - Religious School
Sunday, March 27, 9:30 am - Fourth and Fifth Grade Religious School Family Education

NB: For events held on site at TBC, see TBC's COVID Safety Guidelines for information on vaccination requirements and reporting.

Please give generously to TBC this year - your contribution makes a difference!

Megilla Reading from Last Friday's Purim Shabbat!

Heartfelt Thanks to All Who Helped with Martinis and Masks

"It takes a village to produce an absolutely marvelous evening!" TBC's profound thanks goes out to Susan Farber for organizing and managing a fantastic Purim party AND to all those who helped and participated:

Planning and promotion: Cantor Harriet, June Mara and Stephen Davis
Financial sponsorship: Suzanne & Harvey Kramer, Rob & Jamie Kapel, Ria & Bruce MIller, Susan & Mitch Farber and June Mara
Decorations: Helen Borshchenko, Val West-Rosenthal, Jen & Leah Rubin, Pam Klem and Sisterhood
Set up and clean up teams: Kiki Cahn & Simon Curtis, Ria & Bruce Miller, Pam Klem, June Mara, David & Dara Marceau, Barbara Dobbin, Valerie Rosenson & Russ Robbins
Emcees and Judges: Mike Bonheim and Scott Brown, Sarah Grayson, Suzanne Kramer and David Marceau
Babysitters: Sophia Barenberg, Kayla Schiffer and Rosie Dunkerley
Facilities and Administration: Steve West-Rosenthal and Denise Seccura

And a special call out to the enormous skills of those congregants who provided the best food and baked goods ever!

➤ Stacy Barenberg, Iris Busch. Kiki Cahn, Barbara Dobbin, Cantor Dunkerley, Bonnie Heft, Pam Klem, June Mara, Dara Marceau, Valerie Rosenson, Marlene Serby

And to everyone who shared their stories!

Martinis and Masks (and such cool flower arrangements!)

Jack and Ella Misita's Mitzvah Project - Pajamas & Books!

Help Ella and Jack Misita with their Mitzvah Project to bring new pajamas and books to children in need! Donations sought for Pajama Program! This organization emphasizes healthy sleep habits as an integral part of children’s health. There will be a bin in the TBC lobby through April 30 where you can place NEW pajamas (in any size), and NEW children’s books. If you’re unable to donate these items, but wish to contribute, you can make a donation to using the TBC's donation form, earmarked for Jack and Ella Misita’s mitzvah project, and we will be happy to purchase these items on your behalf. To learn more, visit pajamaprogram.org.

B'Tayavon Glatt Kosher Catering Menu for Passover

This year again Jewish Senior Services is offering a menu that includes platters, soups, salads, single dinners, and desserts. Deadline for ordering is Wednesday April 6, 12:00 pm. To place an order, contact 203-396-1023 or email lvancleft@jseniors.org.

Click here for full menu and ordering information!

Next TBC Film Club Discussion, May 2, 7:30 pm -- 1945

The movie 1945, as reviewed by Allen Kopfstein, "has a somber, compelling theme. Two Jews return to a Polish town at the end of WW2 causing the town residents to fear that the Jews will reclaim their confiscated properties and wealth. Outstanding cinematography and acting. A gripping drama".

You can watch the movie on kanopy.com (via your library) and if you have any difficulty with this contact Ria Miller, who can help you with it. Click here to join.

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.

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.

The Weekly Torah Portion

Sh'mini - שְׁמִיני

The Eighth [Day]

Leviticus 9:1

Aaron and his sons follow Moses' instructions and offer sacrifices so that God will forgive the people. (9:1-24)
Two of Aaron's sons, Nadab and Abihu, offer "alien fire" to God. God punishes these two priests by killing them immediately. (10:1-3)
God forbids Moses, Aaron, and his surviving sons from mourning but commands the rest of the people to do so. Priests are told not to drink alcohol before entering the sacred Tabernacle and are further instructed about making sacrifices. (10:4-20)
Laws are given to distinguish between pure and impure animals, birds, fish, and insects. (11:1-47)

After the dedication of the Tabernacle and the ordination of the priests, two of Aaron's sons bring a strange fire before God and are consumed by fire; God then instructs Moses and Aaron regarding which animals may be eaten. URJ Commentary here.

Upcoming Events and Save the Dates!

March 25, 7:00 pm - Welcoming Shabbat Together
March 26, 9:30 am - Torah Study
March 26, 10:30 am - Maxwell Nevas Bar Mitzvah
April 2, 10:30 am - Ella Misita Bat Mitzvah, and Jack Misita Bar Mitzvah
April 6, 2:20 pm - Dorothy Day Hospitality House - Grab and Go

See the TBC Calendar for more upcoming events.

✓ Check out the TBC Event Planning Guidelines

Yahrzeits, March 25 - 31

Zeicher tzaddik livrachah!

Friday, March 25

Murry Erlich, father of Senia Feiner

Sunday, March 27

Sue Ellen Gumins, mother of Samuel Gumins

Sunday, March 27

Rohma Kropf, mother of Joe Kropf

Tuesday, March 29

Paula Altare Tepper, sister of Sandy Tepper

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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