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Shabbat Announcements
November 6-13, 2025
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Interested in sponsoring a Friday night Oneg or Shabbat Kiddush?
Please contact the office (office@tbe.org) directly for assistance.
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7:00 PM
In-Person and Livestream
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Kabbalat Shabbat
Candle Lighting at 5:32 pm
Led by Rabbi Michael Knopf and Cantor Katie Kaplan
Eden Refaelovich, UJF Shlicha, guest speaker: Being A Child During Wartime
Click here for details.
Click here for a PDF of the Kabbalat Shabbat service.
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10:00 AM
In-Person and Livestream
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Shabbat Morning Service
Parashat Vayera
Led by Rabbi Michael Knopf and Cantor Katie Kaplan with Em Lebow and Barbara Orwick, guest musicians
Rabbi Gerry Ginsburg will deliver the D'var Torah.
We thank our Torah readers: Barry Erner, Amanda Geffner, Devra Jaffe-Berkowitz, Lael Shapiro, Mia Weinstein
Livestream at https://tbe.org/tbe-live
Click here for a PDF of the Shabbat morning service.
Shabbat ends at 6:37 pm
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9:00 AM
In-Person in the Chapel and Zoom
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MONDAY - FRIDAY
NOVEMBER 10-14
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8:00 - 8:30 AM
In-Person in the Chapel
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Morning Minyan
Led by Rabbi Gerry Ginsburg
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We thank Marilyn and Mitch Sofer and Debra Adler-Klein for sponsoring the Oneg Shabbat in honor of return of the hostages.
We thank Devra Jaffe-Berkowitz and Marsha Matthews for sponsoring the Kiddush in honor of Sue Frieden on her birthday.
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WE MOURN THE PASSING OF...
Alan Rich, z'l, father of Michelle Moskowitz
May the mourners be comforted among the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem.
Those who wish to honor the memory of our departed with a donation to TBE, please click here.
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The History of the American Yiddish Theater in Tribute to Dr. Hesh Romanowitz, z'l
A musical overview with Zalmen Mlotek, Artistic Director of the National Yiddish Theater Folksbiene
Click here for details.
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SUNDAY
November 9 - First Session
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Tradition! What ritual, Jewish law and equality are in 21st Century practice
An overview of Halacha (Jewish law) detailing Mitzvot affecting women and men, in the 21st century. We’ll talk about, among many other topics, the Halacha for tallit and tefillin for women.
Rabbi Gerry Ginsburg will lead this three-session series.
Click here for details
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Heritage: Civilization and the Jews - One Generation Later
A three-part lecture/discussion series led by Rabbi Joshua Hammerman. All sessions will be recorded.
Click here for details.
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"A Gentleman's Agreement" - Movie Night
Presented by the Adult Education and Kulanu Committees
The 1947 film starring Gregory Peck about a reporter who pretends to be Jewish to cover a story on anti-Semitism in NYC and towns in lower Fairfield county.
Click here for details.
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Faith in Action: Jewish Values and the Pursuit of Justice
A year-long pilot program for TBE teens in grades 8-12 led by Rabbi Michael Knopf. Click here for details.
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Sisterhood Membership Brunch
Join fellow Sisterhood members at the annual brunch. Free for Sisterhood members - $36 to join Sisterhood and attend the brunch.
Click here for details.
Sisterhood and the Kulanu Committee present
Cantor Katie Kaplan, guest speaker
Healing the Past: Reclaiming German Citizenship and Bearing Witness
Open to all at no charge.
TeeBeEs Fall Fest
Crafts, food and fun for young families!
Click here for details.
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9:45 AM
In-Person
11:00 AM
In-Person
3:00 PM
In-Person
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Tzedek Committee General Meeting
BE PART OF THE MOVEMENT!
Looking for a way to connect, give back, and live your values? Come to our meeting.
Join us for an engaging community conversation. Meet fellow members, share ideas, and find your place in this meaningful work. All are welcome!
Please RSVP by Friday, November 13 to tzedek@tbe.org or ehyman57@gmail.com
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Mah Jong and Canasta
Join us for a fun night! Don't know how to play? We'll teach you!
Click here for details.
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Rap with the Rabbi
Open office hours with Rabbi Michael Knopf
Click here for details.
Whiskey Tasting co-sponsored by:
Men's Club of CAS, Men's Club of TBE, Brotherhood of Temple Sinai and United Jewish Federation
Click here for details.
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1:30-3:00 PM
In-Person
7:30 PM
In-Person
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7:00 PM
In-Person and Livestream
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Roots Shabbat
Step into an unplugged Shabbat evening service that blends the depth of tradition, the warmth of connection, and the energy of joyful community.
Click here for details.
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Midrash and Mixology
An intimate, casual gathering at the home of Barry & Melissa Erner, combining creative themed cocktails (guided by Barry) with study and conversation around Midrash (guided by Rabbi Knopf). Maximum of 10 TBE members! To register, click here.
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7:00 PM
In-Person - No Livestream
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Koleinu Shabbat
Joining our voices in song, prayer and reflection.
Click here for details.
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Taste of TBE!
Join TBE hosts at home and mingle with congregants while enjoying a delicious home-cooked meal!
Click here for details.
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Emergency Food Support Needed
SNAP benefits have been discontinued leaving millions of people without food security.
Click here to see how you can help.
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Kesher Beth El and K'tanim
It’s not to late to join us for the 25/26 school year! Please register HERE if you would like to enroll your student, and check out the full calendar HERE.
Kesher Beth El (“Beth El Connection”), or KBE, is a religious education collaboration between Congregation Beth El in Norwalk and Temple Beth El in Stamford. KBE serves students from age 3 through 7th grade. If you have any questions, please contact Leo Linder at eddir@tbe.org.
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TBE Tzedek Committee
TZEDEK is a Jewish value that encompasses what is right and just. Help us pursue social justice in the areas of immigration, LGBTQ+, economic and housing inequality, and health. To join the group, contact Elissa Garber-Hyman at ehyman57@gmail.com or Debbie Adler-Klein at dakmd75@gmail.com.
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TBE Kulanu Committee
Anti-Semitism is raging on college campuses, in our local schools and nationwide. Congregations are an incredible resource in strengthening Jewish identity, building community, and finding resilience at times of increased anti-Semitism.
Click here to see ADL's updated resources for congregational use. If you are interested in serving on the Kulanu Committee, email kulanu@tbe.org.
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LIFE & LEGACY Program - Thank you!
Be remembered forever by Temple Beth El with a gift in your will, trust, retirement account or life insurance. To learn more, click here.
To see the growing list of over 50 TBE congregants who are LIFE & LEGACY supporters, click here.
For questions, contact Jim Rothkopf at llpg@tbe.org.
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B'nai Mitzvah Projects
Our B'nai Mitzvah students are engaged in Mitzvah projects as part of their Bar/Bat Mitzvah.
- Sloane Cooper - Schoke Jewish Family Service Kosher Food Pantry
Click here to learn more about B'nai Mitzvah projects.
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Uri Cohen, Director of Slifka Center at Yale - December 3, 2025
Shabbat Across Stamford - Mediterranean Style, December 12, 2025
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Interested in sponsoring a Shabbat Announcement to mark a significant
life event (e.g., birth of a child, birthday, anniversary, or yahrtzeit)?
Click here for more information.
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Temple Beth El
350 Roxbury Road | Stamford, CT 06902
203-322-6901 | www.tbe.org
A diverse and welcoming congregation
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