SHABBAT ANNOUNCEMENTS

Shabbat Announcements

June 12-19, 2025

Community News

TBE Bulletin

We welcome our very own

Rabbi Emeritus Joshua Hammerman this Shabbat.

Rabbi Michael Knopf - Parashat Bamidbar

Shabbat, May 31, 2025

Click here to read Rabbi Knopf's D'var Torah

If you’re 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.

If you're interested in sponsoring a Friday night Oneg or Shabbat Kiddush,

please contact the office (office@tbe.org) directly for assistance.

WORSHIP SERVICES

FRIDAY

JUNE 13

7:00 PM

In-Person and Livestream

Kabbalat Shabbat

Candle Lighting at 8:09 pm

Led by Rabbi Michael Knopf and Cantor Katie Kaplan

We welcome back Rabbi Emeritus Joshua Hammerman who will address us during the service. Click here for details.

Please click here for a PDF of the Kabbalat Shabbat service.

Join us on Livestream: http://www.tbe.org/tbe-live/

SHABBAT

JUNE 14

Shabbat Service 10:00 AM

In-Person and Livestream

Shabbat Service

Parashat Beha'alotcha

Led by Rabbi Michael Knopf and Cantor Katie Kaplan.

We thank our Torah readers: Barry Erner, Devra Jaffe-Berkowitz, Bert Madwed, Susan Schneiderman

Please click here for a PDF of the Shabbat morning service. Please click here for the Torah portion.

Join us after the service for a Shabbat L'Chayim. We thank members of our congregation for supplying the libations.

Join us on Livestream: http://www.tbe.org/tbe-live/

Shabbat ends at 9:14pm

Interested in sponsoring a Shabbat morning Kiddush, please call the office at (203) 322-6901, x301.

SUNDAY

JUNE 15

9:00 AM

In-Person in the Chapel and Zoom

Sunday Morning Minyan

We look forward to seeing you in-person in the chapel or on Zoom.

Click here for a PDF of the weekday morning service.

There will be no afternoon minyan at 1:00 pm.

Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85884917400

Meeting ID: 858 8491 7400 | Passcode: 601409

MONDAY - FRIDAY

JUNE 16-20

1:00 - 1:30 PM

Zoom Only

Afternoon Minyan

Led by TBE clergy and congregants. Click here for a PDF of the afternoon Mincha service.

Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85884917400

Meeting ID: 858 8491 7400 | Passcode: 601409

THURSDAY

JUNE 19

8:00 - 8:30 AM

In-Person only

Thursday Morning Minyan

Join us in-person in the chapel.

BARUCH DAYAN HAEMET

WE MOURN THE PASSING OF...

R. Leonard Weinberg, z'l, father of Sandy Weinberg

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.

UPCOMING EVENTS

THURSDAY

June 12

6:30 PM

In-Person

Interfaith Social Collaborative

A hands-on, fun social action event

Click here for details.

MONDAY

June 16

7:00 - 9:00 PM

Zoom

Heart to Heart Group (Grief and Loss Support)

If you're interested in attending or finding out more information, please contact Hope Stanger at theholisticempire@yahoo.com or 203-357-0242.

TUESDAY

June 17

7:00 PM

In-Person

Let's Play Mah Jong and Canasta with Sisterhood

This will be our last game for this season.

Click here for details.

WEDNESDAY

June 18

7:30 PM

In-Person

TBE Annual Membership Meeting

Click here for details.

FRIDAY

June 20

7:00 PM

In-Person and Livestream

Ayelet Shachar-Epstein, special guest speaker

Turning Personal Tragedy into a Mission of Inclusion

Ayelet will speak after the Roots Shabbat service. Join us in welcoming her at the Oneg Shabbat that follows.

Click here for details.

THURSDAY

July 10

7:00 PM

In-Person

Tragic Awakening - Exclusive Screening

A New Look at the Oldest Hatred

Sponsored by TBE's Kulanu and Adult Education Committees

Click here for details.

ADULT EDUCATION

Adult Education Survey Now Open

The Adult Education Committee is conducting a survey to explore the interests, availability and preferred learning styles of our members when it comes to adult learning and study.

Help us create meaningful and enriching educational opportunities within our synagogue. Please click here to take this TBE members-only survey.

NEWS & NOTES

Understanding Anti-Semitism: A Training for All

Tuesday, June 17 from 12-1pm on Zoom

Presented by T'ruah the Rabbinic Call for Human Rights

Click here for details.

TBE Tzedek Committee

TZEDEK is a Jewish value that encompasses what is right and just, not only for us but also for others in our community. Seeking justice for the oppressed and speaking out against wrongdoing are just two pursuits that the TBE Social Justice committee stands for.

We hope you will join us as we pursue Social Justice for:

Immigration
LGBTQ+
Health
Economic and Housing Inequality

Want to join our group? Contact Elissa Garber-Hyman at ehyman57@gmail.com or Debbie Adler-Klein at dakmd75@gmail.com

Scouting America in Stamford

Did you know that Scouting America (formerly Boy Scouts of America) offers a unique opportunity for Jewish youth to grow as leaders, develop lifelong skills, and live out our most cherished values?

Click here and scroll down for details.

Camp Ramah New England 2025 Prospective Family Day - July 13, 2025

A tour for the whole family to discover all that Camp Ramah has to offer.

Click here for details.

Kesher Beth El and K'tanim

It's time to start planning for the 25/26 school year! Mark your calendar for Kesher's opening day on 7 September, and stay tuned for the full Kesher schedule, coming soon.

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.

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.

Please click here to see ADL's updated resources for congregational use.

If you are interested in serving on the Kulanu Committee, please email kulanu@tbe.org.

B1C - Building One Community

Click here to learn how you can help an immigrant or refugee.

TBE Minyanaires WhatsApp Group

Join our WhatsApp group to be notified when we are need of participants for our weekday minyan at 1:00pm on Zoom. To join, email your name and cellphone number to Dayna Patashnik at tbeengagement@gmail.com