CHAILITES

September 6, 2023

"Look! I put before you this day a blessing and a curse."

(Deut. 11:26)

UPCOMING EVENTS!

Friday, September 8, 7:30 pm - Welcoming Shabbat Together at TBC click here for zoom

Saturday, September 9, 7:30 pm - Selichot Experience (see below) click here for zoom

Sunday, September 10, 9:30 am-12:00 - Religious School Extravaganza - all are welcome (see below)

Sunday, September 10: Last day to send your Rosh Hashanah Honey orders! (see below)

Friday, September 15, 7:30 pm - Erev Rosh Hashanah & Festive Oneg! (See HHDs schedule)

See the TBC Calendar and our social media for more upcoming events.

Check your mailbox! HHD tickets have been mailed to all members who have returned their membership packet.

Members click here if you need tickets for family, friends or guests.

Selichot Experience at TBC - Saturday, September 9, 7:30 pm

With Cantor Lilah Sugarman and Cantor Harriet Dunkerley

There will be Havdalah, desert, text study and guided meditation at 7:30 pm; a candlelit Selichot Service at 8:30.

About Selichot: "Selichot, prayers for forgiveness, are ancient prayers already mentioned in the Mishnah. They originated as prayers for fast days. The Mishnah describes public fast days and the order of prayer for such occasions as featuring a series of exhortations that end with the words 'He will answer us,' recalling the times in Jewish history when God answered those who called upon Him." 

https://www.myjewishlearning.com/article/selichot-prayers-of-repentance/

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

Barbara Massy Bear

Barbara Bloom

Beth Brown

Freedom Davis

Cortney Davis

David Felton

Jocelyn Furtado

Kathy Gordon

Lindsey Harrison

Lyla Harrison

Jamie Kapel

Richard Lerner

Jaimie Meyer

Russ Prince

Gina Pulice

Ava Rabinowittz

David Sanderson

Ryan Sanderson

Rachel Sanderson

Jennifer Siegel

Terry Ullman

Donald Weber

Mischa Werbitt

Valerie West-Rosenthal

Peggy Zamore

Steven Zamore

TBC Social Action - Antisemitism/Kulanu Action Group Update

On Sunday December 3, at 9:00 am, a new learning series will start at TBC. The first topic, geared toward adults, is called "Brave Conversations".

As described by the ADL: "Jewish adults will learn and practice the skills to respond to antisemitic comments and jokes. A trained ADL facilitator will help you feel empowered to interrupt and redirect these challenging conversations."

Put it on your calendars now!

On subsequent Sundays through 2024 there will be additional educational/interactive programs targeted toward adults and Religious School students, so that the material is always age-appropriate.

Erev Rosh Hashanah Service is September 15, 7:30 pm!

* TBC High Holy Days Schedule & Guide *



* High Holy Days Appeal 2023 *

Sustain TBC with Sweet Honey!

Send Rosh Hashanah Tidings to TBC Friends and Staff!

As Rosh Hashanah approaches, it is time to send honey and sweet new year greetings to your TBC friends and loved ones. The ordering deadline is September 10. Don't miss out on the opportunity!

More information! | Order Now!

Questions? Email honey@templebnaichaim.org.

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

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.

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 September 8 - 14

Zeicher tzaddik livrachah!

Sunday, September 10

Lillian Robbins, mother of Russell Robbins

Naomi Stern, stepmother of Susan Farber

Monday, September 11

Alan M. Bloom, brother of Richard Bloom

Tuesday, September 12

Franklin E. Dillon, father of Barbara Bloom

Dylan Hoffman, son of Kevin and Caroline Hoffman

Judy Kolodny Nash, aunt of Sharon Sobel

Michael Zamore, son of Jean Zamore & brother of Steven Zamore

Thursday, September 14

Robert Dobbin, husband of Barbara Dobbin

Bernard W. Learman, husband of Alice Learman

Howard Stevens, remembered by the Heft Family

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.

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

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