CHAILITES

April 16, 2025

More Upcoming Events!

• Friday, April 18 - Shabbat at Home - Passover/Spring Break
• Sunday, April 20 - No Religious School - Passover/Spring Break
• Wednesday, April 23, 4:30 pm - Hebrew School for Grades 4-7
• Friday, April 25, 7:00 pm - Yom HaShoah Shabbat featuring Julia Gmeiner
• Sunday, April 27, 9:30 am - Religious School for Grades K-7
• Wednesday, April 30, 6:30 pm - TBC Movie Night: Inglourious Basterds - See details below - Click here to RSVP
• Friday, May 9, 5:30 pm - Teacher Appreciation Shabbat + 6th & 7th Grade Class Service - See below for details - Click Here to RSVP!
• Saturday, May 17 - Save the Date for TBC Bingo Night! See details below.

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For the full TBC calendar, click here.

For TBC's "Link in Bio" events and happenings page, click here.

For April Birthdays, click here.

For the March donations report, click here.

For the Jewish Federation community calendar, click here.

Always send in news and your simchas to chailites@templebnaichaim.org.

TBC Happenings

VOTE REFORM IN THE WORLD ZIONIST CONGRESS 2025, APRIL 16 – MAY 4

Voting in the World Zionist Congress (WZC) election opened on March 10. Now is the time to Vote Reform at ZionistElection.org.

The WZC is the democratically elected international body that convenes every five years and is a way for Diaspora Jews like you to have a voice in Israel and stand up for democracy, security, and a path to peace.

WHAT’S AT STAKE?

Our opponents in the WZC campaign are highly motivated religious fundamentalists whose vision for the future of Israel is diametrically opposed to ours. They are organizing to destroy what we value, including:

• Chipping away at Israel’s democracy
• Stripping our Israeli Reform clergy – especially our women rabbis – and our Reform communities of their rights, funding, and infrastructure
• Making sure that our converts and our children are not welcome in the Jewish state

Their vision writes Reform Jews out of the next chapter of Jewish history and will make Jews in Israel and around the world less safe.

Your vote will help ensure that Israel reflects our Reform Jewish values and is a place where our children and grandchildren will always be safe and welcome. The Reform Jewish representatives in the WZC help promote our values on issues that affect all of us.

Vote Reform today or learn more at vote4reform.com.

For Those Who Enjoy Poetry!

Temple member Michael Garry leads a monthly poetry workshop where you can read your poem and receive supportive feedback. All levels are welcome. It’s held the second Saturday of the month from 10 am to noon at the Bethel Public Library, Morse room, second floor.

If interested, contact Michael at mgarry1955@gmail.com. 

Calling All Singers!

The new TBC Chorale needs YOU! Do you love to sing? Are you looking for a creative outlet, an opportunity to have fun with friends and make a difference at TBC? Please join our emerging TBC Chorale and raise your voice in song with fellow music lovers! Contact cantorharriet@templebnaichaim.org

Don't forget to Share Your Simcha!

B'nai Mitzvahs, engagements, weddings, births, special honors, happy events!

Send to chailites@templebnaichaim.org with pictures if available!

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.

Yahrzeits April 18-24

Zeicher tzaddik livrachah!

זכר צדיק לברכה

April 18, 2025

Richard Bellsey, friend of Steve & Valerie West Rosenthal

Robert Steward, cousin of Moses Alexander

Scott Auerbach, Remembered by Temple B'nai Chaim

David Froehlich, Remembered by Temple B'nai Chaim

David Gartrell, Remembered by Temple B'nai Chaim

Sean Hiltunen, Remembered by Temple B'nai Chaim

Jason Trusewicz, Remembered by Temple B'nai Chaim

April 21, 2025

Jerome Stern, father of Susan Farber

April 22, 2025

Louis Haskel, grandfather of Debra Case

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. 

Yahrzeit Memorial Plaques

When remembering loved ones who have passed away, we invite you to commemorate their lives and blessings with a memorial plaque for the TBC wall of remembrance. Ordering information is available here.

Shabbat Flower / Oneg Donation

A wonderful way of celebrating special family simchas, such as birthdays and anniversaries, is by sharing your nachas with the entire congregation and sponsoring the Oneg Shabbat for the Friday of your special week. More information here!

Community Programming

A reminder that the Federation for Jewish Philanthropy of Upper Fairfield County schedules a variety of meaningful and important programs that TBC members will find interesting.

ShopRaise Now for TBC!

Whether you're shopping for food or decor for your home, or anything else, we've got you covered. A portion of every purchase you make with the ShopRaise app can benefit TBC. Make today a time for giving.

More information about ShopRaise for TBC can be found here.

Contributions to TBC add up! You can shop at hundreds of stores, including Macy's, Walmart, Wayfair, Nordstrom, Petsmart, and Bed Bath & Beyond.

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