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Shabbat Announcements
November 13-19, 2026
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The Kiddush is provided
by Karen Hayworth and Richard Hainbach
in honor of the aufruf of their son
Geoffrey Hainbach and Allison Klein
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Interested in sponsoring or co-sponsoring
a Friday night Oneg or Shabbat Kiddush in honor
of a birthday, anniversary, yahrtzeit or other special occasion?
Please contact the office (office@tbe.org) for assistance.
The following opportunities are available:
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Friday, November 20 - OPEN
Friday, November 27 - OPEN
Friday, December 4 - OPEN
Friday, December 11 - OPEN
Friday, December 18 - OPEN
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Shabbat, November 14 - SPONSORED
Shabbat, November 21 - SPONSORED
Shabbat, November 28 - OPEN
Shabbat, December 5 - OPEN
Shabbat, December 12 - OPEN
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Interested in sponsoring Shabbat Reflections or the Shabbat Announcements?
Please contact the office (office@tbe.org) directly for assistance.
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Do you know someone facing a pastoral issue or in need of support?
Feel free to contact Rabbi Knopf at rabbiknopf@tbe.org
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7:00 PM
In-Person and Livestream
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Kabbalat Shabbat
Candle Lighting at 4:18 pm
TBE Singers with Chris Coogan, guest musician
Livestream at https://tbe.org/tbe-live
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10:00 AM
In-Person and Livestream
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Shabbat Morning Service
Parasha Toldot
Susan Schneiderman will deliver the D'var Torah.
We thank our Torah readers: Barry Erner, Karen Hayworth, Bert Madwed, Susan Schneiderman
Livestream at https://tbe.org/tbe-live
Shabbat ends at 5:23 pm
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9:00 AM
In-Person and Zoom
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MONDAY - FRIDAY
NOVEMBER 16-20
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8:00 AM
In-Person in the Chapel
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Morning Minyan
Led by Rabbi Gerry Ginsburg
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Mazal tov to Karen Hayworth and Richard Hainbach on the aufruf of their son, Geoffrey and Allison Klein.
We thank Karen and Richard for providing the Kiddush in honor of Geoff and Allison.
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WE MOURN THE PASSING OF...
Lorraine Cohen, z'l, mother of Kenneth Cohen
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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12:00 - 12:50 PM
In-Person
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Learn to Chant Torah or Brush Up Your Skills
with Cantor Katie Kaplan and Joy Katz
Click here for details.
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Sisterhood Semi-Annual Clothing Drive
Drop-off at TBE's loading dock. Volunteers will be there to help.
Click here for details.
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Proverbs - Jewish Wisdom for an Anxious World
Join Rabbi Knopf for a series of virtual lunch 'n learn sessions looking at Proverbs.
Click here for details.
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.
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12:00 PM
Zoom
7:00 - 8:30 PM
Zoom
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Rap with the Rabbi
Open office hours with Rabbi Michael Knopf
No agenda - just conversation, curiosity and community
Click here for details.
VIP Israeli Briefing with Gil Hoffman
Presented by the TBE Israel and Anti-Semitism Committee
Meet Gil Hoffman a veteran Israeli-American journalst and author of The Blood Libel Machine - Exposing the Global Anti-Israel Hate Network and How to Fight Back
Click here for details.
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1:30 - 3:00 PM
In-Person
7:00 PM
In-Person
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7:00 PM
In-Person and Livestream
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Roots Shabbat
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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Affordable Housing presented by the TBE Tzedek Committee
An engaging community conversation exploring potential solutions to affordable housing.
To be held at Temple Sinai, 458 Lakeside Drive, Stamford
Click here for details.
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How to Talk about Tough Issues and Remain United with Bill Planer
Explore how we can engage in meaningful dialogue while preserving our relationships
Click here for details.
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Annual Cantor's Concert - A Night of Lights
Broadway & Beyond: Songs of Hope, Courage & Joy
Featuring Cantor Katie Kaplan
Honoring Carol and Allen Krim
Click here to submit a message to the virtual journal or to purchase general admission seats.
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Beth El B'Yachad - TBE Together
Sign-ups are open for TBE Together (Beth El B’Yachad), our vibrant small groups initiative!
Click here for details.
Broadway & Movie Club
Buy tickets to see Israeli American comedian MODI at the Palace Theater, Stamford
Click here for details.
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Tax Efficient Charitable Donations
Strategies to make tax advantaged charitable donations.
Click here for details.
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Interested in being hosted for Shabbat dinner
at Rabbi Michael and Adira Knopf’s home?
Rabbi and Adira will be hosting members of the TBE community for Shabbat dinner on November 20, and December 18, 2026. If you’d be interested in joining them for one of these evenings, please let us know! Space is limited, and completing the form does not guarantee an invitation, but they hope over time to host as many members of our community as possible!
Click here to indicate your availability: www.tinyurl.com/knopfdine
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Tzedek Committee
Attorneys Needed! Protect those who protect our elections. Click here for details.
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Volunteer at TBE
On Yom Kippur, our TBE President, Sharon Turshen, launched a new initiative to help build a culture of volunteering at TBE — and many of you took home a guide to opportunities across our community. If you haven’t had a chance to sign up yet, or want to explore further, click on the link below or scan the QR code to register your interest in just a few minutes. Let us know what speaks to you! tinyurl.com/tbe-volunteer
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Camp Ramah
Camp memories last forever. Camp payments shouldn’t.
We are thrilled to announce Path to Palmer, Camp Ramah New England's new affordability initiative, which has a simple goal: to bring overnight camp within financial reach for everyone.
We would love you to join our Ramah overnight camp family!
To learn more about Ramah: click here to connect with Josh Edelglass, Co-Director, and schedule a personal call and/or Virtual Tour of Ramah!
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Sisterhood Invites You to Join the Oneg Volunteer Corps!
Make Fridays sweeter with a fun, low-time commitment.
Click here for details.
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Kesher Beth El - Registration Is Open!
Don't forget to sign up for the 26/27 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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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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Temple Beth El
350 Roxbury Road | Stamford, CT 06902
203-322-6901 | www.tbe.org
A diverse and welcoming congregation
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