Weekly News Update: March 14, 2019
Vayyikra – Shabbat Zak h or
Friday, March 15
5:50 pm:  Minhah , Kabbalat Shabbat led by Rabbinic Intern Mitchell Blank and Ma’ariv led by Rabbi Dina Shargel
6:42 pm:  Shabbat candle lighting  
 
 Saturday, March 16                    
9:00 am:  Shabbat  morning services in the Milstein Sanctuary
Sha h arit:   Rabbi Ari Isenberg  
Bar Mitzvah: Max Butterfass
Torah Readers:   Alissa Butterfass, Max Butterfass, Bob Stonehill, David Stonehill, Jay Stonehill and Jeremy Stonehill
Haftarah Reader:  Max Butterfass                 
Sermon:  Rabbi Shai Held     
Musaf Rabbi Dina Shargel 
10:45 am:  Sim h at  Shabbat (for children grades K-2 and their parents) in rooms D & E
10:45 am:  Rua h   on Shabbat (for children grades 3-5) in the Lower Level Conference Room 
10:45 am :   Teen learning session and brunch with Rabbinic Intern Mitchell Blank in Room 21  
11:00 am:  Tot Shabbat ln Tot Shabbat room
12:45 pm Parashat HaShavua  
9:15 am : H avurah Minyan in the Gym
9:15 am : Contemplative Sha h arit service with Gladstein Fellow Ariana Capptauber in the Irene Schwebel Chapel
                                            
Minhah :
6:50 pm:   Min h ah  service in the Irene Schwebel Chapel
7:52 pm:   Havdalah   


TIC Annual Gala & Fundraiser 
Saturday, March 16, 2019, 8:15 pm
Please Note Parking Details: Self Parking in the Lower Lot
Valet Parking at the Breezeway Entrance
Walk-ins welcome, pay at the door. Online RSVP is now closed.
Deadline is Friday, March 15 at 2:00 pm to participate in the
silent auction & raffle by proxy. Click here for auction catalogue.
We look forward to seeing you this Saturday evening at our very special event!


Mazal Tov to Judith Grand
She will be receiving a Julian Y. Bernstein Distinguished Service Award
Tuesday, March 19, at 7:30 pm at TIC
Sponsored by the Westchester Jewish Council
Details here
Statement Renouncing Congresswoman Omar's Anti-Semitic Words From The Rabbinical Assembly - Click here to view
Upcoming TIC Events
Monthly Contemplative Minyan
Saturday, March 16, 2019
Join Gladstein Rabbinic Fellow Ariana Capptauber for a Sha h arit service that will deepen the rest and joy of Shabbat by opening our hearts and lifting our spirits. From 9:15-10:00 am. Click flyer for details.
Purim at TIC 
Great news! The deadline for giving Mishloa h Manot through TIC has been extended until Monday, March 18. Place your order today at HappyPurim.com .

Be Sure to Pick Up Your Basket ! We have one for every TIC family! Pick up times can be viewed here .

Wednesday, March 20, 2019
Young families dinner & children's Megillah reading at 6:00 pm
Min h ah , followed by Ma'ariv & Megillah reading at 7:15 pm. RSVP here .
Purim Carnival
Sunday, March 24, 2019
There are lots of new and exciting activities at this year's Purim Carnival. Cost is $15 per person/$60 max per family - includes a meal and unlimited games. Buy your tickets here . Click here for details. Questions? Email us here .
Morning of Learning 
Sunday, March 31, 2019
Join us for a morning of learning to kick off the Rabbi Gordon Tucker Fund for Jewish Learning, Thought and Culture featuring four distinguished Jewish scholars . Israel-themed children's activities and babysitting available. Explore the dynamic relationship between Israel & the diaspora from 9:15 am-1:00 pm. Click here for details and here to register.
Author Talk 
Tuesday, April 2, 2019
Join us as we welcome the world's first Passover Haggadah Graphic Novel Creator and Cartoonist Jordan "Gorf" B. Gorfinkel, He will be talking about his book at 7:30 pm at TIC. This is a free event. Click flyer for details.
TIC Adults on the Move Day Trip to Jacob Burns Film Center
Wednesday, April 3, 2019
Come see the movie The Interpreter , part of the Movie Matinee Jewish Film Festival. Join us for a day that includes brunch, movie talk, a coach bus ride and feature film. Please r egister here.
Hartman Course at TIC—iEngage
Jewish Values and the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict
Wednesday, April 3, 2019
This series of exciting multimedia courses examines the outlook for Israel’s future by exploring its past achievements and milestones. Click here for details and additional course dates. From 6:30 - 8:00 pm. RSVP here .
Spring Blood Drive
Sunday, April 7, 2019
8:00 am-2:00 pm
Consider doing a mitzvah and help our community maintain an adequate blood supply! Free cookies, juice and the satisfaction of helping others. Sign up for the Spring Blood Drive here! Questions? Email us here . Click flyer for details.
El Al Ambassadors are Coming to TIC
Sunday, April 7, 2019
11:30 am-1:00 pm
Flight attendants and pilots from El Al get personal as they share inspiring stories from their travels across the globe. Reception & program. Click flyer for details.
Women at the Seder Table
Tuesday, April 2, 2019
A pre- Pesa h learning session with Dr. Joshua Kulp, Rosh Yeshiva and Co-Founder of the Conservative Yeshiva at the Fuchsberg Jerusalem Center.
Taking place at a TIC members' home at 7:30 pm.
Click flyer for details.
Youth Group & Teen Events, Courses and Services
Teen Shabbat Study Session and Brunch
Saturday, March 16
10:45 am
Led by Rabbinic Intern Mitchell Blank in Room 21,
Youth and Family Programming
See Youth and Family Services schedule  here .
Ongoing Classes at TIC
Thursday Parashat Hashavua Class
Thursday, March 14, 2019
7:00-8:00 pm
The class will delve into the weekly Torah portion with emphasis on major overall themes as well as some focus on specific sections of particular interest. Led by Rabbinic Intern Mitch Blank in the TIC library.
Intermediate/Advanced Hebrew Class - The Bible in Song
Sunday, March 17, 2019
9:45 am
Join a lively group of Hebrew-speaking adults and teens for an hour of music, reading, translation and discussion. Led by Rabbi Dina Shargel. Click flyer for details.
The Learning Institute
Tuesday, March 19, 2019
9:30 am-12:00 pm
Join us for one or both sessions! Session one explores the writing of Philip Roth as it relates to the Jewish experience. Session two highlights the Books of Esther and Ruth - just in time for Purim and Shavuot! Click here for details.
Lion At The Fox
Monday, March 25, 2019
7:00 pm
Join Rabbi Ari at the Brazen Fox Bar for some socializing, learning and discussion. Click flyer for details.
Breakfast & Learn-Intersection of Jewish Ritual & Ethics 
Friday, March 29, 2019
7:50 am
Taught by Rabbi Dina Shargel, delve into a treasure trove of texts exploring the ethical underpinning of the ritual mitzvot.  Click flyer for details.
Weekly Saturday Parashat Hashavua Class
Learners in Grades K-5 are invited to join us in Rooms D and E to study the week's Torah portion.
 
Sunday Mornings: Lay-Led Talmud Class
Congregants studying Talmud together. No prior background needed, all are welcome and invited. 8:00 am in the library.
Greater Community-Wide Events
Westchester Government Relations Legislative Breakfast
Friday, March 29, 2019
7:45 am
New York State Attorney General Letitia James will keynote at this annual breakfast taking place at Temple Israel Center. The event is free and co-sponsored by UJA-Federation and Westchester Jewish Council. Click flyer for details & register here.
Masorti Spring Mission to Israel
May 17-23, 2019
A Masorti Foundation mission in Israel is taking place this spring. Participants will learn from, and be inspired by, the Masorti (Conservative) Movement. Please reserve your place by March 18. Click flyer for details and RSVP here .
The Button Man by Andrew Goss
Tuesday, April 9, 2019
7:00-9:00 pm
Meet Author Andrew Goss as he discusses his book The Button Man . Taking Place here at Temple Israel Center. Register here .
Ongoing TIC Initiatives
The  H esed Circle
Bikkur H olim * Senior Connect * Shiva Support  
Click here for more information. Questions? Email us here .

Help Further the Mission of the TIC Inclusion Committee
The TIC Inclusion Committee works on exploring and improving issues related to anyone who feels excluded in any way, including people with disabilities and learning differences, the LGBTQ community, or those experiencing mental health issues. Click here if you'd like to request our services.

Sisterhood Mah Jongg
Join the Sisterhood for a game or two of mah jongg on Thursday nights from 7:00-9:30 pm. 
Nursery School
Nursery School Registration for the 2019-2010 school year is open. To register, click here . For tuition rates, click here . Please remember that enrollment is subject to availability and will be granted on a first-come, first-served basis. 
Bim Bam
Friday, March 15, 2019 
A pre-Shabbat class for children ages three and under. Join a Nursery School educator along with special visits from TIC clergy for Hebrew and Shabbat-related songs, stories, friends and fun! Click flyer for details.  
Magical Mondays  
Monday, March 18, 2019
Come play and make new friends! FREE drop-in play time from 9:00-10:00 am. Click flyer for details. 
Babies & Bagels 
Thursday, April 11, 2019
Join H azzan Shoshi Levin Goldberg and learn how to make meaningful rituals at home with your family. Connect with other parents of young babies while enjoying coffee and bagels. This is a free event. Click flyer for details. 
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