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CHAILITES
August 10, 2023
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“Encouraging kindness is the primary purpose of Torah.”
(Peninei Halakha Moadim 13:12:3)
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UPCOMING EVENTS!
Friday, August 11, 6:30 pm - Schmooze & Shabbat, led by Bonnie Heft - Wine, cheese, prayers, and a timely drash! In the Courtyard or in the Temple -- depending on the weather. Everyone come!
Saturday, August 12, 9:30 am - Torah Study (Please send email to cantorharriet@templebnaichaim.org if you're able to come!)
Sunday, August 13, 12:00 pm - Youth and Family Meet & Greet at TBC (see below)
Wednesday, August 16, 7:30 pm - Ritual Committee Meeting
Friday, August 18, 6:00 pm - Schmoooze Shabbat at Wilton's Merwin Meadows! (see below)
Sunday, August 20, 4:00 pm - Memorial Service and Celebration of the Life of
Sandy Tepper.
Friday, August 25, 5:30 pm - Burgers & Brews & Bounce Shabbat at TBC
See the TBC Calendar for more upcoming events.
TBC's COVID safety policy is posted here.
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This Friday, August 11 @ 6:30pm
Join us for a Schmooze Shabbat
Come on Friday at 6:30 pm and stay for service at 7:00 PM. This week Bonnie Heft will be leading the service.
Wine, cheese, prayers, and a timely drash! In the Courtyard or inside the Temple -- depending on the weather. Bring your friends!
ALL ARE WELCOME!
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Summer Fun Meet & Greet for Families with Young Children
On Sunday, August 13, 12:00 noon
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This is a relaxed opportunity to get to know the clergy, religious school staff and other TBC member families with young children. Our picnic event is perfect for families with toddlers and children up to age 8 or 9.
- There will be a water slip & slide, a splash pad, and a wading pool for cool fun.
- There will also be sidewalk chalk and lawn games.
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Lunch will be a Pizza Picnic!
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RSVP to: membership@templebnaichaim.org and indicate how many children you'll bring so we have enough pizza!
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Religious School Wing Week of Service: 8/14/23 - 8/17/23
It's time to get ready for another year of TBC Religious School! All hands on deck to help us get our Religious School Wing ready for our students this Fall. Please select the date, time, and project you would like to volunteer for! Thank you for taking the time to help.
To sign up, please click the link to the Sign Up Genius form!
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Shabbat, Schmooze & Picnic
at Lovely Merwin Meadows,
Friday, August 18 - 6:00-8:00 pm
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Surround yourself in the beauty of nature, and welcome Shabbat at the beach at Merwin Meadows in Wilton. Bring a picnic, beverages (no alcohol), chairs and friends. ALL ARE WELCOME!
Merwin Meadows
52 Lovers Lane
Wilton, CT
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Friday, August 25, 2023, 5:30 pm
Burgers & Brews [& BOUNCE!] Shabbat is one of the most fun family experiences of the summer! Do not miss this opportunity to enjoy the last days of summer with your beloved TBC community!
For this event we will also have a special UFO-type Bounce House (carefully monitored!) AND ALSO four Inflatable Ponies that can hold bigger kids and adults.
You and your family won't want to miss this!
Click here to RSVP!
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Sunday August 20, 4:00 pm - TBC
Memorial Service and Celebration of the Life of Our Beloved Congregant, Sandy Tepper
Come and pay tribute to our beloved Sandy Tepper, Zichronah Livracha, as we remember and celebrate her life in the sanctuary at TBC on Sunday Aug 20th at 4:00 pm. All are invited to continue the celebration with food and drink in our Social Hall after the service. Click here to RSVP!
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Tickets are now on sale for the US theatrical release of "GOLDA," directed by Oscar-winning Israeli Filmmaker, Guy Nativ, and starring Helen Mirren as Golda Meir and Liev Schreiber as Henry Kissinger. Our Federation is co-sponsoring a special early screening on August 23rd in Trumbull, featuring a pre-recorded post-film Q&A with Guy Nativ and Helen Mirren.
GOLDA is a ticking-clock thriller set during the tense 19 days of the Yom Kippur War in 1973. Israeli Prime Minister Golda Meir (Helen Mirren), faced with the potential of Israel’s complete destruction, must navigate overwhelming odds, a skeptical cabinet, and a complex relationship with US Secretary of State Henry Kissinger (Liev Schreiber), with millions of lives in the balance. Her tough leadership and compassion would ultimately decide the fate of her nation and leave her with a controversial legacy around the Get tickets here.
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Community Softball Game
Sunday August 27, 10:30 pm
Join TBC Religious School as they kick off the new school year in their Annual Softball Game at Jenson Field, Ridgefield.
All Are Welcome! Register here!
Click here to see some great pictures and a video from last year's game!
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Give the gift of challah and honey cake this Rosh Hashanah & support TBC Religious School!
All fundraiser orders are due by
August 31, 2023!
To place an order, click here!
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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 13. Don't miss out on the opportunity!
As in prior years, TBC members have multiple sponsorship levels for giving opportunities. Each sponsor level sends one jar of local honey to every TBC member family, clergy and staff:
Super Bee Hive - $1,000
Chai Bee Hive - $540
B'nai Bee Hive - $360
Honey Bee Hive - $180
Alternatively you can give honey to particular congregants within TBC, or choose to reciprocate to those who send honey to you. This is a nice way to send a sweet "thank you" to your child's religious school teacher/tutor. You may send individual jars to members, clergy or staff. The first jar of honey to member families, clergy and staff is $12.00 to the first family and each subsequent jar is $8.
Click here to order online. Questions? Email honey@templebnaichaim.org.
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This year the Jewish Federation's 2024 Civil Right Journey is from January 20-23. While the trip is currently sold out, please put your name on the waiting list if interested!
Those from TBC who went last year described it as a wonderful and life-changing experience!
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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 August 11-17
Zeicher tzaddik livrachah!
Friday, August 11
Isidore Kolodny, father of Sharon Sobel
Saturday, August 12
Shirley Kanner, aunt of Jane Alexander
Sunday, August 13
Dorothy Greenbaum, mother of Susan Hagan
Monday, August 14
Ethel S. Temerson, grandmother of Moses Alexander
Wednesday, August 16
Tillie Glasberg, mother of Gladys O'Neil
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.
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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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Sponsor a TBC Oneg or Service Flowers!
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