CHAILITES
September 15, 2021
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TBC Events Through September 23, 2021
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Wednesday, September 15, 7:45 pm - Kol Nidre Services (register)
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Thursday, September 16 - Yom Kippur Services (see schedule here)
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Friday, September 17, 7:00 pm - DIY Shabbat at Home
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Saturday, September 18, 11:00 am - Sukkah Building at TBC (join in!)
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Torah Study Will Resume
on Saturday, September 25 at 9:30 am
Torah Study will resume at TBC on Saturday, September 25 at 9:30 am. We will meet outdoors in the courtyard (weather permitting).
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Help Build TBC's Sukkah
Saturday, September 18 - 11:00 am
Please help us erect our Sukkah! Teens are welcome. We will gather and put up the Sukkah on Saturday, September 18 at 11 am. Please RSVP to Bonnie at batyaclara@aol.com.
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Book of Memory - 2021/5782
Each Yom Kippur we remember and honor those who are no longer with us and publish their names in the TBC Book of Memory. You can find a copy of the Book of Memory by clicking here or on the book's image.
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COVID-19 Protocols - Masks Required
TBC now requires anyone entering our building for any reason to wear a mask - regardless of vaccination status. Masks must cover the nose and mouth and remain on while in the building. The only exception to the mask requirement will be for fully vaccinated staff and clergy while in their offices and for clergy (not lay leaders) 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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High Holy Days Giving
TBC incurs many additional expenses to create a warm, welcoming HHD experience. Please consider a contribution to help cover the costs of flowers and security - or to defray the numerous costs associated with the holiday celebrations. Use the contribution form here, and select the fund to indicate whether the donation is for the High Holy Days Appeal, flowers, security or to cover other High Holy Day expenses.
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Michael Heft Food Drive,
Miriam Messe Diaper Collection
It is time once again for the food and diaper drive to help local food banks. The items will be delivered to the Redding Food Pantry, Wilton Food Pantry, the Women’s Center of Greater Danbury, and the Community Action Agency of Western Connecticut.
All of the pantries can use gift cards to grocery stores in addition to the items on the list. Personal care items are always in great need as well as toilet paper, paper towels and tissues. Coffee and juice boxes are needed for all pantries. Household cleaning products also. Items will be collected at Erev Yom Kippur, morning and family Yom Kippur services. You can pick up a bag and the list at the temple, drop food off at the temple even if you are not attending services in person. You can also make a donation to the tzedakah fund marking it for food donations.Drivers will be needed to deliver to Wilton, Redding and Danbury. Please contact Jane Alexander at Jane@nodhill.net, 203-762-8605, to help or for questions.
Please do not include items that are passed the “best used by date”.
Thank you in advance for your generosity and if you are able to help deliver to any of the locations please let Jane know.
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The following items are needed:
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Macaroni and Cheese
Oil
Canned vegetables
Mustard
Canned chili
Ketchup
Canned soup
Mayonnaise
Beans
Hot Sauce
Rice
Paper Towels
Cereal
Napkins
Tuna
Cleaning Supplies
Spaghetti Sauce
Garbage bags
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Pasta
Toilet Paper
Tomato Sauce
Deodorant
Canned Fruit
Toothbrushes
Real juice
Toothpaste
Juice boxes
Shampoo/Conditioner
Coffee/ Tea
Soap
Peanut Butter
Diapers-size 3 and up
Jelly
Wipes
Snacks
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Participate in Planning Adult Education Programming
Temple B'nai Chaim is organizing our adult education committee for the coming year. We would like to serve the interests of the broadest cross section of our members and are looking for religious school parents' participation on this committee. The work would involve one or two brainstorming sessions (on Zoom) and possible follow up to arrange for a program.
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"How to Talk to Your Kids About Things That Worry Them
in a Complicated World"
Tuesday, October 26th, 8:00 pm
Join child psychologist Dr. Abigail Gewirtz, a leading expert on families under stress and author of When the World Feels Like a Scary Place, for a discussion about big issues that make both parents and children anxious -- from disturbingly routine active-shooter drills at school, to frightening news about climate change, pandemics, social-justice issues, and violence. It's too easy for parents to feel at a loss for how to equip their child to deal with it all in a healthy way.
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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
Haazinu
Listen
Deuteronomy 32:1–52
- Moses sings his last song, a love poem to God and a chastisement of the people, who are not worthy of Adonai. (32:1–6)
- The poem recounts the blessings that God has bestowed on the Israelites, the wicked deeds they have committed, and the punishments that God then inflicted upon them. (32:7–43)
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God tells Moses to begin his ascent of Mount Nebo, from where he will see the Land of Israel from a distance but will not be allowed to enter it. (32:45–52) Click here to learn more.
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Upcoming Events and Save the Dates!
Sunday, September 26, 9:30 am - First Day of Religious School and Community Sukkot Celebration - Pizza in the Hut!
Wednesday, September 29, 4:30 pm - First Day of Hebrew School
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Yahrzeits, September 17-23
Zeicher tzaddik livrachah!
Friday, September 17
George Kamber, cousin of Moses Alexander
Milton Eugene Ruben, father of Richard Ruben
Saturday, September 18
Lawrence List, father of Deborah List
Sunday, September 19
Helen Felton, mother of David Felton
Gerald Stahl, father of Marilyn Crandall
Tuesday, September 21
Bruce Ullman, father of Stacy Barenberg
Wednesday, September 22
Estelle Marion Fried, mother of Bonnie Heft
Thursday, September 23
Lois Garek Greenblott, mother of Patti Masarek
Jerry Shapiro, grandfather of Michael Bonheim
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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