Parashat Toldot
Friday, December 2
4:25 pm
Minhah and Early Kabbalat Shabbat in the Irene Schwebel Chapel
6:00 pm
Kabbalat Shabbat/Ma'ariv in the Milstein Sanctuary
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Saturday, December 3
8:00 am
Theology on Shabbat in the Irene Schwebel Chapel
9:00 am
Shabbat services in the Milstein Sanctuary
Bar Mitzvah - Adam Abramowitz
9:30 am
Havurah Minyan at the Prayer Space in the TIC Gym
10:30 am
Adult Learning Series with Rabbi Gordon Tucker in the Library
10:45 am
Ruah on Shabbat in the Lower Level Conference Room
Nursery and Friends Shabbat for pre-school through Grade 2 in Rooms D and E
Teen Shabbat in the Irene Schwebel Chapel
Minhah services in the Milstein Sanctuary
Bat Mitzvah - Ava Schneider
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KOL NIDRE APPEAL REMINDER
We are grateful to those of you who have already contributed to this year's
Kol Nidre
Appeal. If you have not yet participated, it's not too late to support TIC in this important way.
Please click here to make a pledge. You will be helping to secure the financial health of our sacred community and everything it does.
Ellen Salant,
President
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FIRES IN ISRAEL - A MESSAGE FROM RABBI TUCKER
On behalf of my colleagues in Israel, I ask you to consider helping out our Masorti communities, which are among those that have been painfully affected by the recent fires. Please give what you can, and thank you in advance.
Click here to go the Masorti Emergency Fire Fund page.
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TIC WEBSITE - MEMBERS ONLY REGISTRATION
The
Members Only section on the TIC website has many resources for you.
Click here to register for Members Only access.
Once you receive your access confirmation, you'll be able to log in and view a selection of Rabbi Gordon Tucker's sermons, the updated TIC Membership Directory, and more.
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PARASHAT HASHAVUAH - EVERY SHABBAT at 12:45 pm
Learners in
Grades K-5 are invited to join us in Rooms D and E to study the week's Torah portion.
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MISHNAH FOR TEENS - THIS SHABBAT, 1:00 pm
Join Rabbinic Intern Louis Polisson and your friends in the Youth Lounge for some study and more.
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FIRST FRIDAY EAT/PRAY/LEARN AUTHOR SERIES CONTINUES - FRIDAY, DECEMBER 2
This event is no longer taking reservations. For further information, email Cantor Marcey Wagner or call 914-948-2800 x113 for information about the Book Talk portion of the event.
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YOUNG COUPLES LATKE VODKA EVENT - THIS SATURDAY, DECEMBER 3
Enjoy an evening of libations and latkes along with music and sparkling conversation with friends. Join us Saturday night, December 3, at 8:00 pm. Click here to RSVP or just come on by Saturday night and register at the door.
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HAVURAH MINYAN CHOLENT LUNCH - SATURDAY, DECEMBER 3
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YOUTH AND FAMILY PROGRAMMING
PLAY-ME-A-STORY HANUKKAH EVENT- SUNDAY, DECEMBER 18
This free entertainment event is open to all TIC families and their children. Click here to learn more about showtimes.
HANUKKAH COMMUNITY HAPPENING - WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 21
The fun starts at 5:00 pm, continues through dinner at 6:00 pm, and doesn't stop until 8:00 pm after some adult and teen learning and lots more fun for kids. There'll be crafting, cooking, and a special Hanukkah mannequin challenge! Click here to register.
TEFILLAH MAVENS -- EVERY WEDNESDAY AT 6:00 PM
Calling all TIC learners in grades 6 and up! Come sing with Cantor Marcey Wagner, Cantor George Mordecai, and Community Educator, Amy Rosenbaum, and learn the Shabbat service better. This is great preparation for all, including those learners within a year of their becoming Bar/Bat Mitzvah. If you are interested, just show up at 6:00 pm on Wednesday or stay following Shorashim dismissal. Tefillah Mavens will conclude at 6:30 pm.
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BABIES & BAGELS - WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 7
School psychologist Leah Miller will be speaking about "Emotional Regulation." Let's explore together how we, as parents and educators, can help our children regulate their emotions. Coffee, bagels, and conversation at 9:15 am on Wednesday, December 7. For more information, contact Patty Goldstick.
SUPPORT THE TIC NURSERY SCHOOL WHEN YOU SHOP
Click here to support the Nursery School whenever you shop on Amazon. Remember to bookmark it, too!
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SHORASHIM AND
HAVURAT TORAH NEWS
PROJECT HOPE COMMUNITY SERVICE - SUNDAY, DECEMBER 11
Help deliver holiday meals to Jewish seniors in collaboration with the Bronx Jewish Community Council. Click here for all the information.
HANUKKAH PLAY-ME-A-STORY ASSEMBLY - SUNDAY, DECEMBER 18
All TIC families are invited to join their children in Reception Hall 2 for a performance of "Herschel and the Hanukkah Goblins." Showtimes are 9:30 am for Grades 4-6 and at 10:45 am for Grades K-3. This event is free and open to all TIC families.
6th GRADE SHORASHIM SIYYUM - SUNDAY, DECEMBER 18
This will take place at 10:45 am in the 6th-grade learning space.
SKYPE TUTORING FOR SHORASHIM LEARNERS IN GRADES 4-6
We are happy to offer our 4th-6th grade families the opportunity to register your child for Hebrew tutoring sessions via Skype. The
Skype semester is 10 weeks or 10 sessions, depending on the schedule you work out with your individual educator. Each session provides 20 minutes with the educator, and each curriculum is personalized for your child. Contact
Lisa Schwartz for detailed information.
HAVURAT TORAH SOCIAL ACTION OPPORTUNITIES IN DECEMBER
Helping the Homeless - Wednesday, December 14
Join us from 8:00 pm to 8:45 pm as we pack donated clothing and make sandwiches to be distributed to the homeless in New York City.
Sunrise Run - Sunday, December 18
Join teens and parents in the TIC community and feed the homeless in NYC. Teens will meet at TIC and then bring sandwiches and supplies to the homeless.
This is open to all teens in the community.
Watch for more details coming soon.
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SHABBAT AFTERNOON CAFE - SHABBAT, DECEMBER 10
Kick back, relax, play some games, or do a little learning with
Rabbi Isenberg-Grzeda.
Conversation and board games for adults and kids, and children's activities in the gym.
Click here for all the details, and save these additional dates: January 21 (Rabbi Shai Held); February 11 (Dr. Michael Kay); March 18 (Cantor Mordecai).
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LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES WITH RABBI ARI
Lion @ The Fox - Monday, December 12, 7:00 pm
Mark your calendars for another opportunity to relax and learn with Rabbi Ari at The Brazen Fox, 175 Mamaroneck Avenue, White Plains.
Dor l'Dor - Monday, December 12, 11:00 am
Join the flock of empty-nesters and other TIC seniors for an hour of learning and sharing.
Hot Topics: Intergenerational Learning with TIC's Teens - Every Wednesday at 8:00 pm
Rabbi Ari, together with TIC teens, will discuss the hottest news stories of the week and what they mean for us in our lives. What's trending in your world? Let's find out together.
For more information, contact Rabbi Ari at a.isenberg@templeisraelcenter.org.
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HELP FURTHER THE MISSION OF THE TIC INCLUSION COMMITTEE
The TIC Inclusion Committee works on exploring and improving issues related to anyone who feels excluded in any way, including people with disabilities and learning differences, the LGBTQ community, or those experiencing mental health issues. Anyone who needs our services, please contact Michelle Steinhart, TIC's Director of Inclusion, at
m.steinhart@templeisraelcenter.org.
To join the committee in its work, please contact Michelle Steinhart or Robin Friedman at
chairrskf18@gmail.com.
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SHABBAT MORNING EARLY ARRIVALS
In order to better ensure the safety of our congregants,
those entering the building prior to 8:45 am on Saturday mornings should use the front door by the Main Office, where we will have a security guard posted beginning at 8:00 am. Thank you for your cooperation.
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| TIC FOOD VOLUNTEERS
Do you know where YOUR next meal is coming from? Would you like to help someone who doesn't?
Join the TIC Food Volunteers! We prepare and serve over 200 meals on the first Sunday of every month for the hungry and homeless. Meals are prepared in volunteers' homes, and brought to TIC for transport to The Sharing Community in Yonkers, NY. To learn how you can help, contact Judith Grand at (914) 328-3322 or foodvolunteer@gmail.com.
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KOL RINAH
HANUKKAH CONCERT
- SUNDAY, DECEMBER 4
Kol Rinah, the Jewish Chorale of Westchester, presents its Hanukkah concert on Sunday, December 4, at 4:00 pm at the Shames JCC on the Hudson (371 S. Broadway, Tarrytown, NY 10591). The program will feature a rousing Hanukkah set, and an eclectic mix of Jewish music from liturgical to contemporary in English, Hebrew, and Yiddish. Click here for information or go to www.kolrinahchorale.org.
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HEROES OF ISRAEL
- TUESDAY, DECEMBER 6
In recognition of Israel's "Honor Day," which acknowledges and honors 70,000 wounded Israeli soldiers and victims of terror, please join the community at 7:30 pm to welcome the Hon. Dani Dayan, the new Consul General of Israel in New York; the Hon. Shuli Mualem, a member of the Knesset; and Gil Revivo, an Israeli soldier.
This event will be at the JCC of Harrison, 130 Union Avenue, Harrison, NY 10528. Free and open to all.
Be sure to visit the Westchester Jewish Council calendar to learn more about this and many other upcoming events.
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JEWISH EXPLORATIONS TRIP PREVIEW: SAVE THE DATE
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SUNDAY, JANUARY 8, 2017
Be prepared to learn about an extraordinary travel opportunity, "In the Footsteps of Rashi," coming this July. On Sunday, January 8, Dr. Robert Harris (our own Rabbi Robbie Harris), along with tour sponsor Moshe Margolin, will present details and itinerary information about this illuminating and educational tour from Paris and on through France, literally following in the footsteps of Rashi. Click here for a sneak peek!
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HELP JNF FIGHT FIRES IN ISRAEL
JNF is battling the first, helping to relocate and provide temporary housing for displaced families, and working with volunteers from around the world. Click here to help JNF's efforts.
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For more than 65 years, USY has run summer trips in North America, Eastern Europe and Israel, transforming the lives of thousands of teenagers in the Conservative Movement. Now is the time to consider learning more about the Summer 2017 offerings. Email Michelle Rich at rich@uscj.org, or call her at 212-533-7800 x136.
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UNITED WAY 2-1-1 HELPLINE
Need Help? Speak to Real People and Get Real Answers
United Way's 2-1-1 is a free, confidential, multilingual information and referral helpline open 365 days a year, 9:00 am-7:00 pm. Our knowledgeable call specialists are here to listen, to care, and most of all, to give you the information you need on: food, housing and shelters, abuse prevention, government services, senior services, health& mental health, child care, job assistance and more.
To speak to someone dial 2-1-1 from any phone or visit
www.uwwp.org/get-help
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| WJCS KOSHER MEAL DELIVERY
Volunteer drivers needed to deliver kosher meals to homebound seniors in White Plains.
- Meal pick-up and container drop-off: Sinai Free Synagogue, 550 North Columbus Avenue, Mount Vernon
- Volunteer weekly, monthly, or as needed
Please contact Caron Gelles at (914) 668-4350 for more information and to schedule delivery time slot. Click here for the flyer.
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| CONNECT TO CARE INITIATIVE Click here for complete program details. Connect to Care at Westchester Jewish Community Services is a multi-faceted approach to helping those in the Westchester Jewish community that are affected by the economic crisis. The staff at Connect to Care will help you maximize your chances for success in your career search. At the Center there are workstations with computer/internet access, copier and fax machine, and a lounge available for informal networking.
Visit the TIC Employment Advisory Initiative pages on our web site for a frequently updated job bank, positions wanted, list of mentors, upcoming events, and links to community and internet job and support resources.
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Rachel Jurisz.
TIC's hashtag,
#TICtogether, is another great way to connect on social media. Remember to use it when you share information about all of TIC's great happenings!
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DAILY
MINYANIM AT TIC!
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Support fellow congregants who want to pray in a community as well as those who are saying Kaddish. It is an
act
of
great
kindness. We gather in the lrene Schwebel Chapel at 7:10 am Monday-Friday, at 8:00 pm Monday-Thursday, and at 9:00 am and 8:00 pm on Sunday. Check our calendar for minyanim times on Shabbat.
To join the minyan corps, contact
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| TIC COMMUNITY OPPORTUNITIES |
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Support TIC mourners during shiva week by being part of shiva minyanim. To participate in this act of hesed, email Caren Zelicof.
- Celebrating a simha or remembering a loved one? You can share the commemoration by sponsoring a Shabbat kiddush. Email Rachel Jurisz or call her at 914-948-2800 x111.
- Dedicating one or more copies of Siddur Lev Shalem is another great way to commemorate a yahrtzeit or to celebrate a simha. Click here to get started.
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Birthday parties are great fun at TIC! For gym or room rental details, email
Rachel Jurisz.
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Share your good news with the TIC community. Email
Susan Galla with details about your
s'mahot, or call her at 914-948-2800 x112.
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