RELIGIOUS SCHOOL NEWS

February 20, 2015

B'nai Caf�

Stop by the caf�. It is up and running!

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CONTACT US

Temple B'nai Chaim

Phone: 203 544-8695
Fax: 203 544-9706

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Rabbi Rachel Bearman

Cantor Jon Sobel

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TBC Office

Kim O'Rielly

Religious School Director

Jennifer Haynos

Facility Use or Rental

Jennifer Haynos

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President

Dina Gumins

Sisterhood President

Bonnie Heft

Youth Group President

[TBD]

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News Item Submission:

Items for Religious School News should be submitted to edadmin@templebnaichaim.org by Tuesday at 4:00 p.m. to appear on Friday.

Items for Chailites should be submitted to chailites@templebnaichaim.org

by Sunday at 4:00 p.m. to appear on Wednesday.

Religious School Schedule

Sunday February 22 9:30-11:30 am

Wednesday 2/25 and Thursday 2/26 4:20-6:00

Parking Lot Duty:

Margolin, Marcus, Koorn, Newfield, Nevas

*Parents with children in K-3rd grade must come inside to pick up their children after dismissal*

Shir Appeal, Jewish A Capella Ensemble

from Tufts University

Shir Appeal will be bringing their voices to the worship service on Friday, February 27

And our own Sarah Gruen is a member of this group (bottom row 3rd from left)! It should be a truly wonderful evening. Click here for more information!

Mark Your Calendars, 5th Grade Parents!

Join Rabbi Bearman and Cantor Sobel in the TBC Sanctuary at 10:00 am on March 1st for a program where we will explore the meaning and wonder that can accompany a Bar or Bat Mitzvah service. We hope that the practical and spiritual information this program will provide will allow you to continue confidently on this journey.

Please RSVP to OfficeAdmin@TempleBnaiChaim.org by February 23rd

For any specific questions you'd like to see addressed, please e-mail RabbiBearman@TempleBnaiChaim.org

The Purim Carnival has "Frozen" over!

Join us at TBC for our annual Purim celebration!

This year's theme is Disney's "Frozen"

Sunday, March 8th

9:30-11:30

Purim Shpiel, Costume Parade,

Carnival Games

Arts & Crafts

Music

Pizza Slice and Drink for $3

Don't forget to dress up!

**Parents should accompany students in grades K-3**

Save the Date

Join us

Friday, May 1^st for our Kindergarten - 4th Grade Shabbat Service and Dinner

7th grade Mitzvah projects!

Please contribute to the following Mitzvah projects!

There will be boxes for donations in the lobby!

Grace Goldberg

is collecting new pet toys and treat ingredients for her Mitzvah Project! Donations of small paper gift bags, flour, powdered milk, and honey for treats would be greatly appreciated.

For more information: click here

Kayla Cohen

is collecting gently used sports equipment for her Mitzvah Project! Donations of sports balls, bats, protective gear, and goals would be much appreciated.

For more information: click here

Jimmy Curto

is collecting band instruments and monetary donations to help Norwalk High School marching band members who cannot afford instruments, uniforms, and travel expenses.

For more information: click here

Drew Saumier

will be forming a team and participate in Relay for Life on Saturday, May 16, at Weston High School to raise money for the fight against cancer.

For more information: click here

Cancellations for Religious School

In the event of the possible closing of school due to inclement weather or any other emergency, a cancellation email will be sent and the information will be posted on ctweather.com

Security Update

As part of our ongoing security efforts, we will be locking the front doors after students arrive for Hebrew School on Wednesday and Thursday. The door will be locked from 4:40 to 5:55pm.

If you arrive when the door is locked, please ring the bell and someone will come to the door.

On Wednesdays when confirmation class is in session it will be locked again at 6:30.

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