Shabbat Announcements
February 17-18, 2017


FEATURED EVENTS
COMEDY NIGHT LIVE!
Saturday February 25 @ 8 p.m.
Each named one of the "Top 10 Comedians in NYC," Steven Scott and Sherry Davey bring their brand of comedy to TBE for a laugh-out-loud evening. $36 per person. BYOB. Dessert and coffee served. Reserve your seats now.  Flyer.
A WEEKEND OF JEWISH RENEWAL
Saturday, March 4 @ 9:30 a.m.
Men's Club Shabbat with special Dvar Torah by Rabbi David Markus, co-chair of ALEPH: Alliance for Jewish Renewal. Luncheon to follow the service. All are invited. TBE men who would like to participate should contact Stuart Nekritz or Matt Miller.

Sunday, March 5 @ 10:00 a.m.
Men's Club Brunch with Rabbi Mike Uram, Executive Director and Campus Rabbi at the University of Pennsylvania, and author of the highly acclaimed book, Next Generation Judaism. This is a must-attend event for all those who care about reinvigorating Judaism and ensuring a strong, vibrant Jewish future. Please RSVP.

For more information, click here.
OTHER UPCOMING EVENTS
TBE DISCUSSION GROUP
Sunday, February 19 @ 7:30 p.m. (in the Temple Lobby)
Rabbi Joshua Hammerman provides a first-hand appraisal of the greatest contemporary Judaic scholar, Jacob Neusner. RSVP to Polly & Harry Geller at [email protected]  or call 203-329-0386.
SISTERHOOD ROSH CHODESH
Sunday, February 26 @ 7:30 p.m.
All wome n are welcome to celebrate the new month of Adar with Sisterhood of TBE.  For further information, see flyer . To RSVP, click here .
SHABBAT ACROSS STAMFORD
Friday, March 3 @ 4:30 p.m. (at the Stamford Athletic Club)
Sponsored by the United Jewish Federation
Reservations are not required to attend the service. There will be no Kabbalat Shabbat service at TBE this night.  To RSVP for the dinner, click here .
TBE SCHOLARS PROGRAM:
TASTES OF JEWISH RENEWAL
Wednesday, March 8, 22, April 26, May 10, 7:30 p.m.
Rabbi David Markus, co-chair of ALEPH, returns for a 4-part program that explores textual and experiential approaches of Jewish Renewal to enliven Jewish community and spiritual life. Flyer.
TOT SHABBAT
Friday, March 10 @ 5:30 p.m.
A special Purim-themed Shabbat event for families with children under 5 (and their siblings). Non-member families invited. Flyer.
REYUT: THE OTHER SIDE OF THE BED
Tuesday, March 14 @  7:30 p.m.
A presentation by professionals who have gone through a serious illness: how they dealt with it, and what we can learn from their experiences. A prominent local physician, who is also a TBE congregant, will be on the panel. Open to the public. Attendance is free.
A MUSICAL EVENING STARRING CANTORS MAGDA FISHMAN & GEORGE MORDECAI
Saturday, March 25 @ 9:00 p.m
B.Y.O.B., dessert and coffee.  $36 per person, $18 Students.
INTERGENERATIONAL WOMEN'S SEDER
Led by Cantor Magda Fishman
Wednesday, March 29, doors open at 6:15 p.m.  Seder starts at 7:00 p.m.
A spiritual journey celebrating women. RSVP by March 22 by clicking here. Flyer.
INTERFAITH SEDER
From Darkness to Light
Wednesday, April 5, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. - $10/person
Sponsored by Grace Farms Foundation and the Interfaith Council of Southwestern Connecticut. Share in historic Seder traditions. The Seder meal will be symbolic. Light refreshments will be served. Register nowFlyer .
SECOND NIGHT FAMILY PASSOVER SEDER (2nd Night)
Tuesday, April 11 @ 6:00 p.m.
Join us as we retell the Exodus of the Jewish people.  You must RSVP by Tuesday, April 4.  Flyer.
SAVE THE DATES
  • Sisterhood Cooking Demo & Cookbook Signing with chef Ronnie FeinSunday, March 19, 9:30 a.m.
  • Sisterhood Fashion Show & Fund Raiser @ Lord & Taylor, Thursday, March 23, 7:00 p.m.
NEWS & REMINDERS
GREAT TEMPLE ROCK AUCTION ITEMS STILL AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE
Temple Rock 2017 was a night to remember and a tremendous success. A few great auction items remain, which we're now offering at first-come, first-served, buy-it-now prices. Click here to see updated list.
TBE JEWISH HERITAGE TOUR TO CENTRAL EUROPE
July 2-14, 2017
Join Rabbi Hammerman and his wife Mara and explore the rich heritage of Ashkenazi Jewry while paying homage to the victims of unfathomable hatred. For complete information, visit the website.
MITZVAH PROJECTS
Check out Talia Raich's mitzvah project, making mishloach manot and giving gifts to the poor (matanot l'evyonim), in preparation for her Bat Mitzvah on March 11.
CLERGY HOSPITAL VISITS
Stamford Hospital has new intensified privacy policies, whereby clergy will not have access to any patient information at the front desk. If a loved one is hospitalized, please make sure that our clergy or synagogue office is aware so we may provide pastoral care.
MAZAL TOV & TODAH RABAH
Todah Rabah to Mei and Peter Roseman for sponsoring Shabbat Bags.

This Shabbat
Friday, February 17
Candle lighting: 5:13 pm

Kabbalat Shabbat Services: 7:30 pm
With Assaf Gleizner and Katie Kaplan.

Watch our live stream on TBE's Facebook page or at tbe.org/tbe-live.
Saturday, February 18
Parashah Yitro

Shabbat Services: 9:30 am

Torah readers:  Rabbi Joshua Hammerman, Susan Schneiderman and Bert Madwed

Shabbat ends: 6:14 pm

Daily Minyan
Morning

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

Monday, President's Day, February 20,
9:00 am



 
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