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CHAILITES
September 20, 2023
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UPCOMING EVENTS!
Thursday, September 21, 7:30 pm -- Antisemitism/Kulanu Action Group (click here for Zoom)
Friday, September 22, 7:30 pm - Welcoming Shabbat Shuva, The Shabbat of Return, together at TBC (click here for zoom)
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Wednesday, September 27, 12:00 pm -- ADL Webinar: "Project Shema - Antisemitism in Connection to Israel/Palestinian Issues" Register here.
Wednesday, September 27, 4:30 pm - Sukkah Building (TBC Courtyard)
Friday, September 29, 5:30 pm - Welcoming Shabbat together and Pizza in the Hut click here for zoom
See the TBC Calendar and our social media for more upcoming events.
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What is Yom Kippur?
"Yom Kippur is the moment in Jewish time when we dedicate our mind, body, and soul to reconciliation with our fellow human beings, ourselves, and God. As the New Year begins, we commit to self-reflection and inner change. As both seekers and givers of pardon, we turn first to those whom we have wronged, acknowledging our sins and the pain we have caused them. We are also commanded to forgive, to be willing to let go of any resentment we feel towards those who have committed offenses against us. Only then can we turn to God and ask for forgiveness. As we read in the Yom Kippur liturgy, 'And for all these, God of forgiveness, forgive us, pardon us, and grant us atonement.'"
(URJ: "Yom Kippur, Day of Atonement")
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Yom Kippur Afternoon Study Session & Healing Service
"We Are All Jonah." An exploration of why at different times, we all flee – from uncomfortable conversations, truths we don’t want to own, work we don’t want to do – and what Judaism and our texts have to offer in response: The opposite of flight is presence – some might call that prayer. What is prayer and what can we learn about it and presence from the Story of Jonah?Join Cantor Harriet as she leads us in a most unexpected discovery on Yom Kippur afternoon.
Afterward will be a special Healing Service, with "Visual T'filah" also featuring beautiful music, both classical -- with our HHD Quartet -- and contemporary.
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In this issue of Chailites we thank the following individuals who generously contributed to TBC during August, 2023. To everyone who has supported TBC, we offer you our most sincere thanks and heartfelt gratitude.
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Pledge Extra Dues
Rudy Escalante & Diane Berenbaum
Lou Grey
Sue and Richard Hagan
Sheila and Gary Wakoff
ARZA Dues-optional
Rudy Escalante & Diane Berenbaum
Lou Grey
Sue and Richard Hagan
Nan and Richard Ruben
Scott and Rachel Sanderson
Melinda and Don Weber
Meryll and Michael Wolfman
Sisterhood Dues
Rudy Escalante & Diane Berenbaum
Senia Feiner
Sue and Richard Hagan
Scott and Rachel Sanderson
Marlene Serby
Louise and Erv Shames
Rachel and Joe Sondheimer
Melinda and Don Weber
Meryll and Michael Wolfman
High Holyday Appeal
Debra and Dennis Case
Senia Feiner
Memorial Book
Senia Feiner
Jonathan Gordon & Cortney Davis
Sue and Richard Hagan
Joni and Richard Lerner
Sandi and Russ Prince
Nan and Richard Ruben
Marlene Serby
Louise and Erv Shames
Sharon and Ken Sobel
Melinda and Don Weber
Meryll and Michael Wolfman
Security Charge
Stacy and Marc Barenberg
Rudy Escalante & Diane Berenbaum
Senia Feiner
Lou Grey
Suzanne and Harvey Kramer
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Joni and Richard Lerner
Nan and Richard Ruben
Scott and Rachel Sanderson
Elise and Andrew Serby
Marlene Serby
Louise and Erv Shames
Rachel and Joe Sondheimer
Sheila and Gary Wakoff
Melinda and Don Weber
Meryll and Michael Wolfman
PTO Donations
Rudy Escalante & Diane Berenbaum
Lou Grey
Sue and Richard Hagan
Scott and Rachel Sanderson
Rachel and Joe Sondheimer
Melinda and Don Weber
Clergy Discretionary
Jim Larson & Amanda Lerner
Religious School
Jane & Moses Alexander
Tzedakah Fund
Jane & Moses Alexander
URJ Appeal
Rudy Escalante & Diane Berenbaum
Lou Grey
Sue and Richard Hagan
Nan and Richard Ruben
Scott and Rachel Sanderson
Marlene Serby
Rachel and Joe Sondheimer
Melinda and Don Weber
Operating Fund Card
Jane & Moses Alexander
Sisterhood Honey
Jane & Moses Alexander
Jeffrey Busch & Stephen Davis
Jonathan Gordon & Cortney Davis
June Mara
Alyssa Newman
Melinda and Don Weber
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Jewish Federation of Greater Fairfield's
Holocaust Resource Center Opening, Sept. 21
Come celebrate the opening of the first, and only, Holocaust Resource Center in Fairfield County. Wine, cheese and conversation. All 2Gs and 3Gs are welcome. Open to the public. More information.
Date: September 21, 2023
Time: 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Venue: Jewish Federation of Greater Fairfield County
Location: 4200 Park Ave, Bridgeport CT
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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. | |
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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.
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Yahrzeits September 22-28
Zeicher tzaddik livrachah!
Saturday, September 23
Lois Garek Greenblott, mother of Patti Masarek
Jerry Shapiro, grandfather of Michael Bonheim
Sunday, September 24
Sylvia Bonheim, grandmother of Michael Bonheim
September 25
Harold L. Bender, father of Lew Bender
Wednesday, September 27
Minnie Learman, mother-in-law of Alice Learman
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.
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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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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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