CHAILITES

July 19, 2023

“Our lives no longer belong to us alone; they belong to all those who need us desperately.” (Elie Wiesel)

UPCOMING EVENTS!

Friday, July 21, 6:30 pm - Schmooze & Pop-Up Poetry Shabbat led by Judson and Michele Scruton! (click here for zoom link)

Tuesday, July 25, 7:30 pm - TBC Board Meeting

Wednesday, July 26, 7:30 pm - Antisemitism/Kulanu Action Group

Sunday, July 30, 12:00 pm - Youth and Family Meet & Greet at TBC

See the TBC Calendar for more upcoming events.

TBC's COVID safety policy is posted here.

This Friday, July 21 @ 6:30pm

AND All Summer Long

Join us for Schmooze Shabbat

Come join us this Friday for a pop-up poetry Shabbat service on July 21 led by Michele and Judson Scruton.

Wine and cheese at 6:30 pm and service at 7:00 PM Bring friends.

ALL ARE WELCOME! 



Meet & Greet for Families with Young Children

On Sundays July 30, August 13

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. 

RSVP to membership@templebnaichaim.org, with which date you're attending and how many children!



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TBC Red Cross Blood Drive a Success!

The 8th Annual Hillary Silver Memorial Blood Drive at TBC last Friday accommodated 28 donors (only 27 were expected!) which will help as many as 81 patients in need of life-saving blood! Many thanks to coordinator Rachel Langberg and the volunteers that made this a success!

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.

Torah Study Portion For This Week

D'varim דְבָרִים - The Words

"These are the words that Moses addressed to all Israel on the other side of the Jordan." Deuteronomy 1:1

"How Does a Story Begin? Not Like You Think"

Read Rabbi Talia Avnon-Benveniste's Torah commmentary for this parashat.

The Union for Reform Judaism (URJ) provides rich resources for Torah study from a Reform perspective. Their Torah Study website includes "The Torah Explained," "Torah Portion Calendar," and an overview of each week's Torah portion.

HIAS Creates Welcome Corps:

A New Track for Refugee Resettlement

For the first time in nearly 40 years, there is a U.S. government program supporting private refugee sponsorship led by civilians just like you. To find out how the Jewish community can help, Click here for more information! If interested, schedule an initial consult with Meredith Levy, HIAS's Jewish Community Outreach Coordinator for Private Sponsorship. 

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 21 - 27

Zeicher tzaddik livrachah!

Sunday, July 23

Charlotte T. Alexander, mother of Moses Alexander

Terrence Levy, father of Debra Case

Thursday, July 27

Paul L. Busch, father of Jeffrey Busch, husband of Iris Busch

Beryl Trav, grandparent of Chloe Davis

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.

TBC Links

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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