TBC Events Through August 5, 2021
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Friday, July 30, 7:00 pm - Welcoming Shabbat Together, onsite in our Sanctuary or click here for Zoom
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Saturday, July 31, 9:30 am - Torah Study at TBC
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New COVID-19 Protocols Effective Immediately
The value of preserving our individual and our community’s health is of the utmost importance in Jewish ethics and Jewish law. Decisions made to protect human life and well-being – known in Hebrew as pikuach nefesh – are so weighty that they supersede nearly every other religious statute.
Be assured that TBC's Reopening Task Force and leadership team take our responsibility to protect our community very seriously. We have been continuing to evaluate CDC and State guidelines. Although the rate of COVID infections in CT remains low, there has been an uptick in COVID-19 cases resulting from the Delta variant, which is highly contagious - even among those who have been fully vaccinated. Therefore, we have opted to err on the side of caution and reinstitute a mask policy.
Effective immediately, TBC will require anyone entering our building for any reason to wear a mask. The only exception to the mask requirement will be for fully vaccinated staff and clergy while in their offices and for clergy 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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TBC Blood Drive a Huge Success!
Thank you to all who donated and to Rachel Langberg who organized this drive in memory of her sister through The Silver Platter Foundation in cooperation with the American Red Cross. We had 44 donors who helped save as many as 132 lives. Watch for another blood drive at TBC in November or early December!
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Religious School Registration Deadline Extended to July 30th!
It is time to register your child for religious school! We are focused on creating a curriculum-rich atmosphere filled with the joy of Jewish life and learning that will strengthen our sense of community and spark the curiosity, imagination and creativity of every student. After a year of online learning, we are so excited to welcome our entire TBC Religious School Family back into our building, and we look forward to engaging parents and members of our community in family education programs and opportunities to learn together both inside and outside of our temple walls throughout the year.
Over the summer we will be thoroughly cleaning, sanitizing and reorganizing our entire school building to ensure the health and safety of all our learners and faculty. We will be closely monitoring and following all current CDC and CT state Covid-19 guidelines and will be in communication in mid-late August regarding masking protocols for the start of classes.
It is important that we get everyone registered so that we have an accurate count of students in order to ensure we have the appropriate supplies and enough teachers! Click here to register
Cantor Harriet Dunkerley
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Membership Renewal Packages
Membership packages have been sent out to all members, so please check your mailboxes! We have a quick turnaround this year and need them back by July 31st at the latest because the High Holidays are so early this year. You only need to mark up any changes you want to make on the single page of amounts due that has your family name at the top, and decide how you want to pay (installments vs all at once). If you’ve had a change in bank account and want installments, you need to fill out that form as well. If you need dues relief, click here to download the dues relief form.
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Yahrzeit Plaques at TBC
Last opportunity to honor your loved ones by ordering a yahrzeit plaque for our yahrzeit wall in time for the High Holy Days. click here to order
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Join us for a Campfire Shabbat at TBC
Friday, August 6
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This special evening will begin at 5 pm with Morah Ellie leading Tot Shabbat in our courtyard. Geared for children age 6 and younger - Tot Shabbat is open to all and is a fun and music-filled half hour. A campout style dinner will follow. Get ready for burgers and salads in our parking lot. Please bring your own chairs.
At 6:30 pm Cantor Harriet will lead the Family Shabbat service in our courtyard. After the service we will reconvene in the parking lot to make our own s’mores and sing around our campfires.
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ROSH CHODESH ELUL
Join us for a deep dive into the month of Elul. Our discussion will explore the topics of repentance, forgiveness and spiritual return.
EVENING
DAYTIME
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Wi-Act
Rise Against Hunger 2021 - Fundraising
Wi-Act is once again organizing a Rise Against Hunger event, and TBC is participating as we have for many years. The different faith institutions collect monetary donations to cover the cost of the food we package. RAH buys the supplies at a reduced rate needed for the meal packaging. Volunteers gather to package individual meals that get packed and brought back to RAH for distribution around the world. The date is October 23, 2021 to be held at the Wilton Episcopal Presbyterian Complex (WEPCO). We are asking members of Temple B’nai Chaim to please donate to the Tzedakah Fund designating RAH as the recipient. This is a wonderful event that brings the community together, something much needed after the last year. It will be done in a safe manner so that everyone feels comfortable.
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The Weekly Torah Portion
Eikev
[And if You] Obey [These Rules]
Deuteronomy 7:12–11:25
- Moses tells the Israelites that if they follow God's laws, the nations who now dwell across the Jordan River will not harm them. (7:12–26)
- Moses reminds the people of the virtues of keeping God's commandments. He also tells them that they will dispossess those who now live in the Land only because they are idolatrous, not because the Israelites are uncommonly virtuous. Thereupon, Moses reviews all of the trespasses of the Israelites against God. (8:1–10:11)
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Moses says that the Land of Israel will overflow with milk and honey if the people obey God's commandments and teach them to their children. (10:12–11:25). Click here to learn more
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Don't Forget to Use AmazonSmile!
TBC has signed up for AmazonSmile. When you shop there, Amazon will donate 0.5% of the price of your eligible AmazonSmile purchases to Temple Bnai Chaim. Support TBC every time you shop. Sign up at this special URL for TBC members: https://smile.amazon.com/ch/13-3249895
You shop ... Amazon gives to Temple B'nai Chaim. It's as easy as that! Support TBC by starting your shopping at AmazonSmile!
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Yahrzeits, July 30 - August 5
Zeicher tzaddik livrachah!
Friday, July 30
Samuel Abraham, father of David Abraham
Saturday, July 31
Ira Saligman, nephew of Bonnie Heft
Thomas Saxby, father of Kathy Gordon
Sunday, August 1
Adam Ethan Tartell, brother of Ross Tartell
Monday, August 2
Alfred (Mac) Carter, father of Suzanne Carter Kramer
Thursday, August 5
Allen Feldman, father of Gregg Feldman
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 their loved one’s life. Many also choose this time to make monetary donations in memory of loved ones.
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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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