Rosh Hashanah and
Shabbat Announcements
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HOLIDAY SCHEDULES
The High Holidays begin Wednesday, September 20, on Erev Rosh Hashanah.
Click here for the full holiday schedule.

Holiday schedule for kids ages 0-4 and ages 4-7.

Holiday schedule for Grades 3-7 and teens.
This Shabbat
Friday, September 22
Candle lighting: 6:32 pm

Kabbalat Shabbat:  7:30 p.m.

Watch our live stream on TBE's Facebook page or at tbe.org/tbe-live .


Saturday, September 23
Parashat Ha'azinu
Shabbat Shuvah

Shabbat Services:  9:30 a.m.

Torah readers: Nathaniel Herman and Douglas Herman.

Shabbat ends: 7:32 pm

Daily Minyan

Monday-Friday: 7:30-8:00 am
Sundays and federal holidays: 9 am

I n Memoriam
We mourn the passing of...

Seymour Baum, z'l.

May the families be comforted among the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem.

To make a memorial contribution, click here .
 
FEATURED EVENTS
DISCUSSION GROUP
Sunday, September 24 @ 7:30 p.m.
at the home of Harry & Polly Geller
"Jewish Presence in the United States Military"
Guest Speaker:  David Kaplan, West Point graduate, experienced and credentialed military authority, and delegate to the West Point Selection Committee for Congressman Himes.  RSVP to Polly and Harry Geller @ 203-329-0386 or [email protected]
NEW RATES FOR YOUNG ADULTS AND YOUNG FAMILIES
Think you can't afford to be a member?  Think again! 
Contact Steve Lander at [email protected] for more information.
HIGH HOLIDAY FOOD DRIVE
Each year, your generous contributions to TBE's High Holiday Food Drive make a difference in the lives of our less fortunate neighbors. Click here to learn more and how you can help.
BIMAH AND SUKKAH CONSTRUCTION TEAM 
REMINDER AND REQUEST
Bimah take-down: Sunday, October 1 @ 8:30 am
Sukkah take-down: Sunday, October 15 @ 8:30 am
Refreshments will be served, compliments of the Temple Beth El Men's Club.  All participants are asked to bring work gloves and, for those helping with the take down, please bring ¾" wrenches or socket wrenches.  For the Bimah, some heavy lifting is required!   RSVP to Stuart Nekritz at 203-322-0872 or [email protected] if you are able to attend, and contact Stuart with questions.
SISTERHOOD USED CLOTHING DRIVE
Support Sisterhood!  For more information, please see flyer .
TBE ISRAEL ADVENTURE 2018
Rabbi Hammerman has received a number of requests for a TBE Israel trip, to be led by himself and Mara, most likely during the early summer of 2018.  A final decision will be made over the coming weeks.  If you are at all interested, please contact him ASAP at [email protected].
ADULT EDUCATION CLASSES 
i ENGAGE
Israel's Milestones and Their Meanings:  The Legacy of the Past and the Challenge of the Future
Led by Rabbi Hammerman, this 8-session course, beginning at the end of November, explores the pivotal events of 1917, 1947 and 1967 as key moments when Zionism unleashed new thinking about the meaning of Jewishness for generations to come. Dates and times. Click here to register.
ADULT HEBREW READING CRASH COURSE
Begins Sunday, October 15th from 11:00 - 12:00 noon
Learn to read Hebrew in just a few sessions, with Sue Shapiro. Click here for dates.  RSVP.
PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN
HEBREW TIME
1st Session Sunday, October 1 from 12:15 - 1:00 p.m.
A conversational Hebrew learning program for 3 and 4 year olds for the Fall, no Temple membership required.   Flyer .   Click here to register.
K'TANIM B'IVRIT
Sunday, October 1 from 9:00 - 11:55 a.m.
A monthly Hebrew language drop off program for 3 and 4 year olds, no Temple membership required.   Flyer .   Click here to register.
ShaBaBimBam
Saturday, October 7 @ 10:45 a.m.
A special Shabbat program for families with children 5 and under followed by Shabbat lunch.  For more information, click here .
K'TANIM
Next Session is Sunday, October 8 from 9:00 - 11:55 a.m.
A monthly Religious School drop off program for 3 and 4 year olds, no Temple membership required.   Flyer .   Click here to register.
DRUMMING CIRCLE
1st Session on Saturday, October 21 from 10:15 - 10:45 a.m.
Our fabulous Music Together teachers, Natasha Fenster and Steve Epstein, will lead a small group of 3-5 year olds in drumming and rhythm.  For TBE and HEVRE members only.  For dates, click here.  Please RSVP .
SAVE THESE DATES
  • Sukkah Hop at the Hammermans' on Sunday, October 8 at 12:00 noon. Click here to RSVP.
  • Men's Club Steak & Scotch in the Sukkah, Sunday, October 8 at 7:00 p.m.  Men and women 21 and over welcome!
TODAH RABAH
 For the 30th year, the High Holiday flowers on the bimah and in the lobby were provided in loving memory of Lily and William Vail, z'l, by the Fein family.
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