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February 2, 2018
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Religious School Schedule
    
SUNDAY SCHOOL - February 4
9:30 am - 11:30 am
Parking lot duty:
Felton, Fine and Garland/Wilson
 
HEBREW SCHOOL
Wednesday, February 7 and Thursday, February 8
4:20 pm - 6:00 pm   
Consecration Celebration
TONIGHT, February 2 at 6:30 (Preneg at 6:00)
 
Join us on February 2nd when we will be celebrating the Consecration of some of our youngest students!   EVERYONE IS INVITED!

The evening begins with preneg at 6:00pm (pizza and veggies!) and then continues with a very special Family Service where the K/1 class will join Rabbi Bearman on the bimah as they lead the congregation in song.

A very big THANK YOU goes to the Past Presidents of TBC who are sponsoring a special oneg to honor our Consecration families!
 
If you will be attending the Pre-Neg (pizza & veggies), please RSVP.
 
Read Rabbi Bearman's blog "Being a Kid at Temple"
            
Save the dates for the Shabbat Family Service and Preneg on
 4/6/18, 5/4/18 and 6/1/18 (Disney Shabbat).

Consecration Rehearsal
 
Prior Years Consecration Photos


Special Congregational Meeting, February 6 at 7:30 pm
 
Please attend this special congregational meeting at Temple B'nai Chaim on Tuesday, February 6th at 7:30 pm to show your support for the Rabbi and approve proposed staffing for education and music for the community.This special meeting is being called for the congregation to:
  • Vote on approval to extend Rabbi Bearman's Contract
  • Vote on approval to hire a Director of Life Long Learning
  • Vote on approval to hire a Student Cantor
Click here for the agenda and a letter from TBC President Cindy Baulsir.   
Religious School Tu B'Shevat Celebration
Hebrew School Snacks
We need your help making sure that our temple is a safe environment for all of our students.  When you are packing a snack for your child to eat before Hebrew School, please make sure that you don't send anything that either contains tree nuts or peanuts or was processed in a facility that might contain those foods. Thank you in advance!
Men's Club Business Networking Group
Sunday, February 11 at 9:30 am (During Religious School)

The primary goal of our first session was to break the ice, enable members to get to know each other and each other's businesses. Mike Bonheim succeeded. Come join us for session two.

Our  second session will be led by John Prins ( Sunday, February 11 at 9:30).

A family's values, passed down through the generations, afford family members the confidence to be able to say, "And that's what it means to be a Goldberg!" Or, a "Nicholson would never do that!" They make us who we are. 

John's interactive presentation will demonstrate the how and why those values are so key to developing an organization's shared values. He will facilitate a discussion of a) what comes next, b) the return on the investment of time and energy, and (c) how a values-based planning experience paves the way to meaningful strategic planning and contributes to a rich, healthy and productive company culture.

The Men's Club business networking group is open to both men and women. Coffee and ... will be served throughout these sessions.
Purim is Coming - Order Your Shalach Manot!

In the book of Esther, two of the mitzvot that are associated with Purim are the sending of gifts of food and the giving of tzedakah. In verse 9:22 of the book of Esther it says: "[Mordechai wrote to the Jews] to observe the days as days of feasting and joy and giving presents of food to one another and gifts to the poor."
 
At TBC, we combine these 2 mitzvot into our Shalach Manot fundraiser, a fun way to support TBC by sending gifts to friends, as well as TBC clergy, staff, teachers and tutors. Click Here to Order!
 
The order deadline is February 24. Thank you for your support!
Recipe Book Request from Our Israeli Emissary

Hi everyone, I'm Bar Dgani and I'm doing a gap year as a young emissary in Fairfield County.
 
I created a project to connect two amazing communities that became home for me. My scouts Tribe Bazak and my home here in Westport.  I want to share a recipe book because I believe food is one of things that symbolizes home!  would like you to send me recipes that remind you of HOME. It can be a simple Schnitzel or even a crazy chocolate dessert!  You can send it by text:  203 858- 8294 o r by email ( BarDgani1@gmail.com).
 
In addition, I want you to write very briefly why this recipe symbolizes home for you.
For example: Hi I'm Yuval. I'm a leader of 5 grades in Bazak Tribe. I chose this chocolate balls recipe because every Friday night my mom makes it for dessert and we eat them together.
Rabbi Bearman's Favorite Jewish Music!
Rabbi Bearman has started a playlist on Spotify with some of her favorite Jewish music (including Josh Nelson Project, Dan Nichols & Eighteen, and others).
 Give it a listen! She'd love to hear about Jewish artists and songs that you love!
Share Your Simcha - Sponsor a Preneg, Oneg or Flowers!
A wonderful way of celebrating special simchas, such as birthdays, anniversaries, graduations, the birth of a child or grandchild, is sharing your nachas with the entire congregation by sponsoring the Shabbat Oneg, Preneg or Flowers for the Friday of your special week. No special occasion? You can still sponsor a Shabbat! We will arrange for the flowers, food and set-up, you just make a minimum donation of $125 for an Oneg, $180 for a Preneg or $250 for the flowers. Sponsor a Shabbat
Upcoming Events and Save the Dates!
               
Consecration and Shabbat Family Service with Preneg
Friday, February 2 at 6:00 pm (service 6:30 pm) Preneg RSVP / Sponsor a Shabbat
Thank you to the TBC Past Presidents for sponsoring the oneg to honor our Consecration families!

Special Congregational Meeting
Tuesday, February 6 at 7:30 pm

Men's Club Business Networking Group
Sunday, February 11 at 9:30 am

Our Daily Bread Food Pantry
Monday, February 26 at 9:30 am


B'nai Cabaret and Adult Purim Party
Saturday, March 3 at 7:00 pm

Passover Community Seder
Saturday, March 31, Time TBD

Shabbat Family Service with Preneg
Friday, April 6 at 6:00 pm (service 6:30 pm)  Preneg RSVP / Sponsor a Shabbat

Sisterhood Shabbat
Friday, April 20 at 7:30 pm Sponsor a Shabbat

Our Daily Bread Food Pantry
Monday, April 23 at 9:30 am

Shabbat Family Service with Preneg
Friday, May 4 at 6:00 pm (service 6:30 pm)  Preneg RSVP / Sponsor a Shabbat
Susan and Paul Sia are sponsoring the Oneg in honor of Joe Sia's Bar Mitzvah

Sisterhood Rosh Chodesh Wine and Relax Evening
Tuesday, May 15, Time and Location TBD


Annual Congregational Meeting
Tuesday, May 22 at 7:45 pm

Dorothy Day Hospitality House
Wednesday, May 30 at 2:30 pm

Disney Shabbat Family Service with Preneg
Friday, June 1 at 6:00 pm (service 6:30 pm) Preneg RSVP / Sponsor a Shabbat

Sisterhood Rosh Chodesh Wine and Relax Evening
Thursday, June 14, Time and Location TBD

Our Daily Bread Food Pantry
Monday, June 25 at 9:30 am

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Temple B'nai Chaim
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82 Portland Avenue, P.O. Box 305, Georgetown, CT 06829
Phone: 203 544-8695
President: Cindy Baulsir
Office Manager/ Facility Use: Kim O'Rielly
Interim Director of Education:  Karin Beitel