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קישור שלום ~ Kishur Sholom
Staying Connected with the Temple Sholom Community
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Chaverim y'karim - dear friends,
Today marks the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau and is marked by the United Nations as International Holocaust Remembrance Day. I have a column, "Remembering those who saved us or how we saved ourselves" which I hope you will read here. I compare today's observance with what Israel established and what we mark communally in the Jewish world in the Spring, Yom HaShoah v'HaG'veurah.
You may want to link to a significant essay and discussion of this topic from The Times of Israel Daily Briefing from 27 Jan 2022, "How a new Anne Frank book wasted a last chance for answers."
May there be blessing from the memory of those who were murdered and executed, the children, men, women, elderly and infirm at the hands of Nazi evil - an actual genocidal machine. Whether we mark this day and/or Yom HaShoah v'HaG'veurah, may we work to protect and preserve the Jewish people and work diligently to bring blessing into this world.
Rabbi Mark Cohn
rabbicohn@tsholom.org
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Tonight - Jan. 27 @ 7pm - Update on the Afula-Gilboa Region in Israel with Rabbi Paul Resnick, Executive Director of Jewish Federation of Western CT. Rabbi Resnick returned just a few days ago from a meaningful trip to Israel where he was able to visit recipients of funds from our local Federation. Register for this online presentation here.
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FRIDAY, MARCH 7
PRE-PURIM KABB"SHABB: A Purim You Just Might Remember
6:00pm The Blessing of Mordechai's Bar - a cocktail (half) hour run by our temple president, Jay Adler, and Rabbi Cohn! Mixers, mixing, and assorted libations (including non-alcoholic) and snacks.
6:30pm Kabbalat Shabbat and "Rock Around the Clock Megillah" - come in costume, if you like, and get ready to sing!! Check out this Spotify Purim Playlist created by the rabbi to give you some idea of what we might be singing...
7:30pm Picnic Kiddush - BYODinner (dairy, no meat)
Come for any part or all of the evening!
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TUESDAY LUNCH & LEARNS
Can Robots be Jewish?
Feb 4, 11, 18
March 4, 11, 25
Noon - 1pm
Come explore and discuss a host of questions asked by Amy Schwartzman, editor of Moment Magazine.
Our hour will center on a book, "Can Robots be Jewish?" which is a collection of various editions of the magazine's "Ask the Rabbi" section. With questions ranging from artificial intelligence to life-after-death, rabbis from throughout the American Jewish community address a host of relevant and thought-provoking topics.
Each session is a "stand alone" and all are welcome!! If you bring lunch - remember: dairy (no meat). Thank you!
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THANKING OUR DONORS PUBLICLY
We are so very grateful for donations given by our members, friends, and supporters of Temple Sholom. Beginning next week, at the start of February, we will reserve a section of our weekly email to acknowledge and thank those who have made donations in the previous month.
Our goal is to thank and to highlight some of the needs for our temple - and avenues by which we can collectively honor, remember, and support. Names will be listed (not amounts) and you will always have an option to be listed as 'anonymous' if you so choose. Simply indicate on your donation. Thank you to all of our donors!!
Donate to Temple Sholom
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Kids' "Moadon" מוֹעֲדוֹן
Geared for the 5-10 year old crowd ~ Moadon means 'club' or 'clubhouse'.
Designed for children (or grandchildren!) of temple members and non-members! Click here for more details. Reach out if you have any questions to our volunteer coordinator - Sandy Singco (sssingco@gmail.com)! You can RSVP to Sandy as well. Next session: February 7, 4:30pm, "TASTE OF TU BISHVAT"
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SHABBAT SERVICE SCHEDULE
FRIDAYS AT 6:30 PM
JANUARY 31 - this week!
FEBRUARY 7, 21
MARCH 7*, 21
*See Purim schedule above.
SATURDAYS AT 10:30 AM
FEBRUARY 8, MARCH 8
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WANT TO HONOR A FRIEND, REMEMBER A LOVED ONE, OR JUST DO A MITZVAH!?
Come read Torah, have an aliyah to Torah, or just ... hold the Torah! When we draw near to Torah, we elevate a moment for ourselves and others. Reach out to Rabbi Cohn to find an upcoming service and he'll find something special for YOU! Note: A Jew who is 13 years old and a day, is automatically a Bar or Bat Mitzvah and thus eligible!
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SHABBAT TORAH STUDY
Led by CJ Kelly
SATURDAYS AT 9:30 AM
FEBRUARY 1, 8*, 15, 22
MARCH 1, 8*, 15, 22, 29
*Led by Rabbi Cohn
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