Parashat Vayyehi
Friday, January 13
4:50 pm
Minhah and Early Kabbalat Shabbat in the Irene Schwebel Chapel
6:00 pm
Kabbalat Shabbat/Ma'ariv in Reception Hall 3
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Saturday, January 14
8:00 am
Theology on Shabbat in the Irene Schwebel Chapel
9:00 am
Shabbat services in the Milstein Sanctuary
Bar Mitzvah - Alexander Bileca
Bar Mitzvah - Max Landis
10:45 am
Special Shabbat - Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Edition in the Lower Level Conference Room
. All children and their parents are invited.
Minhah services in the Irene Schwebel Chapel
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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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ADDRESSING THE REFUGEE CRISIS
On December 17, Rabbi Tucker spoke about the humanitarian tragedy in Syria and about TIC's new partnership with a consortium of houses of worship in Westchester to help resettle families of refugees in our county.
As the many steps in putting this together proceed, you are invited to e-mail or call Rabbi Tucker if you are interested in helping with volunteer hours, monetary donations, and other contributions that may be useful.
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UPDATING THE MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY - DEADLINE THIS FRIDAY, JANUARY 13
We're preparing an updated edition of the TIC Membership Directory, but we need your help to make sure the information is correct. You may:
Review a draft copy in the main office (see Annie), in the Nursery School office (see Carol), or in the Shorashim office (see Jean). Mark any corrections directly on the draft copy.
Review the online version, located here, in the Members Only section of the TIC website. Email any corrections to Dorrie Berkowitz at d.berkowitz@templeisraelcenter.org. (See the sidebar above to request Members Only website access.)
The deadline to submit corrections is 3:00 pm this Friday, January 13, 2017. The directory will then go to press and be mailed to each member unit. If you prefer to use the online version, please inform Dorrie Berkowitz, so we do not send you a print copy.
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REGISTER NOW FOR AIPAC - MARCH 26-28
Join Rabbi Ari Isenberg-Grzeda and fellow TIC members in Washington, DC, for this conference that is more important now than ever before. Contact Adam Engel at 646-360-1543 or
aengel@aipac.org for information and to learn more about TIC's delegation.
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LEARNING WITH RABBI ARI - BEGINNING THIS MONTH
Hot Topics - Every Wednesday at 8:00 pm
Do you want to know what's
#trending in your world and the world around you? Join this intergenerational conversation every Wednesday evening, beginning on January 18.
Dor l'Dor - Monthly Mondays at 11:00 am
Join the flock of empty-nesters and other TIC seniors for an engaging hour of learning and sharing. Dates: January 23, February 13, March 6, May 15
Lion @ The Fox - Monthly Mondays at 7:00 pm
Libations, learning, and great ideas come together at The Brazen Fox, 175 Mamaroneck Ave, White Plains. Dates: February 13, March 13, April 27, May 15, June 12
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J-FEST IS COMING - THURSDAY, JANUARY 19
The Jewish Family Exploration Series @ TIC - J-FEST - is a series of presentations about family and parenting issues and concerns. It is sponsored by the Nursery School and is open to the entire TIC community at no charge. Click here for the complete program list.
Plan to come to the first session at 7:00 pm on Thursday, January 19. Dr. Lydia Soifer will discuss the importance of play and the foundation it lays for social and academic growth. Click here for session details.
Email Patty Goldstick or call 914-948-2800 x126 for additional information.
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SHABBAT AFTERNOON CAFE - SATURDAY, JANUARY 21
What a great way to spend a winter afternoon! Here's your chance to play some games, do some learning, and know that the kids are having a ball too. Rabbi Harry Pell will be hosting the learning session at this month's cafe. Click here for details.
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TIC SAVOYARDS - SUNDAY, JANUARY 29, 5:00 PM
It's time for TIC Savoyards' annual Gilbert & Sullivan production. This year we feature The Sorcerer. This show was the first full-scale adventure that made Gilbert & Sullivan's partnership a Victorian-era standard. The performance will be followed by light refreshments where you hob nob with the cast. While admission is free, charitable donations will be happily accepted.
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TIC KIDDUSH GOES GREEN - FEBRUARY 11
Beginning with Shabbat on February 11, TIC will transition to zero-waste
kiddushim. Volunteers are needed to help with the transition and education process.
We are looking for volunteers who will help other TIC congregants understand which bins should be used for which type of waste. Volunteers will receive on-the-job training on February 11 and then will be part of a rotation to help congregants at kiddush through the end of June. To sign up as a volunteer, please contact Judah Aber at 914-420-4780 or email him at aberjd@outlook.com.
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HEBREW CRASH COURSE FOR ADULT BEGINNERS - FEBRUARY 27
This six-week course with Rabbinic Intern Louis Polisson
will begin on Monday, February 27, from 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm. Email l.polisson@templeisraelcenter.org for more information.
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GET READY FOR GALA 2017 - SATURDAY, MARCH 4, 8:00 PM
It's time to plan for that most exciting and elegant of evenings, the TIC Annual Gala! Our 2017 honorees are Pam and Bruce Wexler, Diana and Craig Sklar, and Nancy Parkes, and this year's co-chairs are Cheryl Rosen, Bree Schonbrun Dumain, and Michal Dorfman Plancey. Details, RSVP forms, and raffle information will be coming very soon.
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YOUTH AND FAMILY PROGRAMMING
THIS WEEK: SPECIAL SHABBAT - DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR., EDITION, 10:45 AM
All children and their parents are invited to join Lee Epstein for fun and interactive Shabbat services in the Lower Level Conference Room.
HESED DAY TO HONOR DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. - MONDAY, JANUARY 16,
10:00 AM
All TIC children -- from preschoolers to teens -- and their parents are invited to take part in a variety of engaging activities that help others in our Westchester community. Click here to see what we have planned.
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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J-FEST PRESENTS DR. LYDIA SOIFER - THURSDAY, JANUARY 19, 7:00 PM
Join us as we learn about the importance of play from Dr. Lydia Soifer, founder of the Soifer Center for Learning and Child Development. Click here for details about this informative event.
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
MLK, JR., DAY OF HESED - MONDAY, JANUARY 15, 10:00 AM
Shorashim learners -- and ALL TIC children, teens, and parents -- will have fun as they participate in a variety of activities that honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., this Monday. Click here to learn all about it.
J-FEST PRESENTS JOURNALIST AND TIC MEMBER NAOMI RILEY - SUNDAY, JANUARY 29, 10:00 AM
We are all so connected to our gadgets - our smart phones, iPads, and computers. What challenges and issues do we face as parents raising children of all ages in a digital world? Join the discussion with journalist Naomi Riley.
Click here for more information.
HALUTZIM EXTRAVAGANZA - SUNDAY, JANUARY 29, 12:00 PM
Kindergartners, 1st and 2nd Graders, join us for a pizza lunch and stay for tie-dye*, gaga, and a Lego-building competition. $10 for members and $15 for non-members.
*Bring two t-shirts or socks to tie-dye and we will donate your second shirt to Kidz Kloset.
FIRST FRIDAY SHABBAT DINNER - FEBRUARY 3
Join TIC's 4th and 5th graders at Kabbalat Shabbat services at 6:00 pm, and then
enjoy a delicious Shabbat dinner together. Click here to learn more and to register.
APPLAUSE FOR A CAUSE BENEFIT CONCERT - WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 25, 7:00 PM
Join us for
Havurat Torah's musician showcase benefiting The Ronald McDonald House and Pencils of Promise. Admission is $5 and/or donations in the form of travel toiletries.
JTS TEEN SUMMIT AND COLLEGE PREP DAY - SUNDAY, JANUARY 29, 10:00 AM
Join other teens from across North America to learn about expressing Jewish identity and how to engage in discussions about Israel at colleges and universities. Visit
http://www.jtsa.edu/teen-summit for information and to register.
TEEN VOLUNTEERS WANTED FOR ZERO-WASTE KIDDUSHIM
Volunteers will receive on-the-job training at the first Zero-Waste Kiddush on February 11 and will then be a part of a rotation to help congregants at kiddush through the end of June. For further information, please contact Judah Aber at aberjd@outlook.com.
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SAVE THE DATE - SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 9:30 AM
TIC Brotherhood presents Dr. Eric Mandel, Director of the Middle East Political and Information Network, who will discuss the new administration, the Iran agreement, Israel, and the changing Middle East.
Click here to learn more about this breakfast seminar. This event is in collaboration with the Israel Affairs Committee of the 5 Synagogues of White Plains.
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THINK SPRING! MARK SUNDAY, MAY 7 ON YOUR CALENDARS
On May 7 at 7:00 pm, Cantor Jacob Mendelson will be presenting an evening on "The Cantor's Couch" at TIC. Come along on this journey through Cantor Mendelson's real-life stories.
Book by Mark Bieler, original music by Jonathan Comisar, directed by Tony award nominee Eleanor Reissa. More details are on the way!
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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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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION SESSION: TRAVEL OPPORTUNITY - TUESDAY, JANUARY 24, 7:30 PM
Be prepared to learn about an extraordinary travel opportunity, "Drink the Drink & Walk the Walk - with Rashi," coming this July. A second information session is scheduled with Dr. Robert Harris (our own Rabbi Robbie Harris), along with tour sponsor Moshe Margolin. They 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 more details, and click here to RSVP.
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MATISYAHU CONCERT - SATURDAY, JANUARY 28, 8:00 PM
Matisyahu and his band (with Neshama Carlebach opening) will perform at 8:00 pm at Bet Am Shalom synagogue in White Plains. This is a benefit concert to support the Midnight Run and the Children's Center for Learning.
Tickets can be purchased ($45) via a link on the Bet Am Shalom
website.
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SUMMER INTERNSHIP O
PPORTUNITY - JULY 5 THROUGH AUGUST 4
The Hebrew Home at Riverdale is accepting applications for their L'Dor V'Dor Summer Internship, an innovative, fun, and meaningful four-week program for Jewish teenagers. Interns volunteer at the Hebrew Home, connect with residents, and attend educational seminars and workshops.
L'Dor V'Dor will be held from July 5 - August 4, Monday-Friday from 9:00 am - 5:00 pm. Participants are selected on the basis of their application, interview, and references. Those who complete all program requirements will receive a $500 stipend.
For information, contact Scott Kalmikoff at 718-581-1416 or email ldorvdor@hebrewhome.org.
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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
WJCS kosher Meals-on-Wheels program is looking for volunteer drivers. Monthly, biweekly, or occasionally; we'll work with your schedule. Contact Eileen at 914-668-4350, or eoleet@wjcs.com.
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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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TIC MEMBERS-ONLY
WEBSITE ACCESS
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Send feedback about the FB page to our administrator,
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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