Beit Shirah celebration is less than two weeks away.  We are looking forward to seeing everyone at the service and festive oneg on June 5 at 7:00 pm.  Here's where we are in our fund raising effort: we are about two-thirds of the way to our goal of $30,000.  With everyone's help we can achieve our goal.  Donations can be made online at http://bit.ly/CantorSobel25 or by sending a check to TBC at PO Box 305, Georgetown, CT 06829.  We'd like to get as close to 100% participation as possible, so please contribute in whatever amount is comfortable for you to support TBC and honor Cantor Sobel's 25 ^th anniversary.

 

We appreciate your generous support.  -- Warmly, Dina Gumins  

 

Click here for a blast from the past: 25 Years With Cantor Sobel.

                   
  Cantor Sobel in 1989.

Sisterhood will be discussing The Faith Club, by Ranya Idliby.  A groundbreaking book about Americans searching for faith and mutual respect, The Faith Club weaves the story of three women, their three religions, and their urgent quest to understand one another. When an American Muslim woman befriends two other mothers, one Jewish and one Christian, they decide to educate their children about their respective religions. None of them guessed their regular meetings would provide life-changing answers and form bonds that would forever alter their struggles with prejudice, fear, and anger. Personal, powerful, and compelling, The Faith Club forces readers to face the tough questions about their own religions.

TBC Trivia Corner!

• TBC Religious School started in the Fall of 1976 with approximately 30 students.
• There have been four female presidents of TBC since its founding.
• The complete list of past presidents:

  Peter Van Raalte, 1976-1977

  Toby Stahl, 1977-1981

  John Paul, 1981-1985

  Michael Wolfman, 1985-1989

  John Paul, 1989-1990

  Lawrence Slavin, 1990-1992

  Aline Anderson, 1992-1995

  Richard Bloom, 1995-1999

  Camille Wein, 1999-2001

  Ken Sobel, 2001-2005

  Gerry Rakos, 2005-2007

  Susan Farber, 2007-2011

  Michael Johnston, 2011-2012

  David Abraham, 2012-2014

Confirmation Class 2015 

Lindsey Gordon, Amelia Hadar, Alexandra Hollander, 

Anastasia Koorn, Ethan Landau, Justin Landau & Lee Winters

See video!

Elder Wisdom: Lessons for Living & Loving
Thursday, June 4, 2015 

 
B'nai mitzvah season is in full swing. As a reminder, TBC members are invited and encouraged to attend the Saturday morning Shabbat services at which our students become b'nai mitzvah.  These Shabbat morning services are held at 9 and/or 11:15 am. Check the TBC calendar to confirm times.  Please join the community as we celebrate our children becoming bar/bat mitzvah or "adult" members of TBC.  We're so proud of each and every student.

All students preparing for their bat and bar mitzvahs are encouraged to complete a mitzvah project profile so that information about their project can be posted on the TBC website.  Click here to view the project profile form.

Jewish Family Service Support Groups

Don't Forget Chai Greeting Cards!

Chai Greeting Cards are an opportunity for our members to reach out to one another during times of illness, struggle or bereavement.  The cards have a modern, yet warm look and feel and include a heartfelt message and space for personalization. Click here to see examples. Or - Click here to send a card! If you have any questions, please email cards@templebnaichaim.org.

Condolence Card - This card contains a message of condolence for those who have lost a loved one.  $36 each, with the donation going to your choice of the Rabbi's Discretionary Fund, Cantor's Discretionary Fund or the Kesher/Caring Fund.

Mazel Tov Card - This card contains a message of congratulations for those celebrating a happy occasion.  $54 each, with the donation going to the Operating Fund, Rabbi's Discretionary Fund, Cantor's Discretionary Fund, Religious School Fund, Shalom Rav (music) Fund, Sisterhood Fund, Tzedakah (social action) Fund or Youth Fund.

Mi Shebeirach Card - This card contains a message of caring and support for someone struggling with illness or other challenges.  $18 each, with the donation going to the Kesher/Caring Fund.