CHAILITES

July 6, 2023

"If you see what needs to be repaired and how to repair it, then you have found a piece of the world that God has left for you to complete."

(Rabbi Menachem Schneerson)

UPCOMING EVENTS!

A little wine, a little cheese, followed by a spiritual welcoming of Shabbat.

Bring friends. ALL ARE WELCOME! 

No Torah Study This Saturday!

But you still might want to check out this week's Ten Minutes of Torah for Parashat Pinchas פִּינְחָס by Rabbi Leah R. Berkowitz:

"There are few biblical passages that speak to the feminist and the progressive Jew in me as much as the story of the daughters of Zelophechad. Five women—Mahlah, Noa, Hoglah, Milcah, and Tirzah..."

PLUS URJ now has Torah commentary specifically for Youth and Young Families:

Torah for Tots - Torah for Tweens -

Torah for Teens

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DON'T FORGET TO CHECK OUT THE TBC CALENDAR FOR

ALL UPCOMING SERVICES, EVENTS AND FUN!

This is a casual opportunity to get to know the clergy, religious school staff and other TBC member families with young children. The picnic venue is perfect for families with toddlers through children age 8 or 9. There will be a water slide and a wading pool for cool fun as well as sidewalk chalk and lawn games. Lunch will include tuna sandwiches and cheese and fruit along with drink boxes, chips, pretzels and ice cream.

Please 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.

Birthday wishes to our TBC family members who are celebrating birthdays in July! 

Kiki Cahn

Rudy Escalante

Jacob Felton

Hadley Friedman

Jacob Friedman

Lillian Friedman

Sunil Katz

Aaron Krasner

Isaac Krasner

Clarissa Krasner

Shira Langberg

Jim Larson

Benjamin Marceau

Patti Masarek

Mac Nadel

Elise Serby

Erv Shames

Joe Sondheimer

Sheila Wakoff

Meryll Wolfman

Kimberly Yonkers

TBC Religious School Registration 2023-2024 is Due!!

Shalom! We are so thrilled to announce that TBC Religious School Registration is officially open for the 2023-2024 year! Please submit your online forms. If you have any questions, please contact Elisheva Gluck. Keep your eyes peeled over the summer for additional important information including our Religious School Calendar and Family Handbook as they will be sent digitally this year.

Don't forget, for the first time in many years, there will be an Adult Hebrew Class. Now's your chance!

Additional information and registration forms are available on our Religious School web page here!

Wishing you all a smooth end to the secular school year and a fabulous summer break!!!

B'Shira U'vracha in Song & Blessing,

Cantor Harriet Dunkerley, Morah Ellie Gluck

(Did you know that TBC Religious School has an Amazon Wish List?! If you would like to grant a wish to TBC Religious School, please click here!)

Share Your Business Cards! TBC congregants are invited to share their business cards in Chailites. Please send an image of your card 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.

Yahrzeits July 7 - 13

Zeicher tzaddik livrachah!

Friday, July 7

Peter Van Raalte, husband of Marilyn Van Raalte

Saturday, July 8

Roger Case, father of Dennis Case

Sunday, July 9

Harry Learman, father-in-law of Alice Learman

Monday, July 10

William Rosenson, grandfather of Valerie Rosenson

Wednesday, July 12

David H. Feiner, father-in-law of Senia Feiner

Victor Valinsky, father of Joshua Valinsky

Thursday, July 13

Robert Simon, father of Jodi Simon Stewart

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.

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

Their calendar of upcoming events is available here. Those wishing to receive their weekly mailing list will find the registration form here.

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.

Handmade Kippot

The kippot are $18 each, and we will continue to use the proceeds to ship 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.

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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