Shabbat Announcements
March 10-11, 2017

The Shabbat Announcements are sponsored by Risa and Steven Raich  in honor of their daughter, Talia, becoming a Bat Mitzvah.
Daylight Savings Time begins this weekend.  
Don't forget to move your clocks ahead one hour.
FEATURED EVENTS
PURIM FAMILY CELEBRATION
Sunday, March 12
Family Purim Service @ 10:00 a.m.
Purim Carnival @ 11 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Parents, families and the entire community are invited to join us for the fun! Come in costume. Please see flyer for all the information you need to know.
OTHER UPCOMING EVENTS
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.
PURIM FOR ADULTS
Saturday, March 11 @ 5:30 p.m.
This year for the first time, our main Purim Ma'ariv service and full Megillah reading will include a Bat Mitzvah.  We are pleased to announce that the family of Talia Raich has invited the congregation to their end-of-Shabbat and pre-Purim Cocktail Party at 5:30 p.m.  Ma'araiv - Havdalah and Megillah reading begins at 6:30 p.m.
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.
KABBALAT SHABBAT FEATURING AN INTERFAITH DIALOG
Friday, March 17 @ 7:30 p.m.
Following services, Dr. Kareem Adeeb and the Reverend Shannon White will join Rabbi Hammerman to discuss "Christians, Muslims and Jews: Forging a Common Path. Flyer.
SHA-BA-BIM-BAM
Saturday, March 18 @ 11:00 a.m.
A special Shabbat program for families with children 5 and under followed by Shabbat Lunch!  For more information, click here.
COOKING WITH RONNIE FEIN
Sunday, March 19 @ 9:30 a.m.
Our own Ronnie Fein will discuss and demonstrate modern kosher Passover cooking for the 21st Century.  RSVP .  Flyer .
TBE SCHOLARS PROGRAM: TASTES OF JEWISH RENEWAL
Wednesday, March 22, April 26, May 10, 8:00 p.m.
Rabbi David Markus, co-chair of ALEPH, explores textual and experiential approaches of Jewish Renewal to enliven Jewish community and spiritual life. Flyer.
SISTERHOOD SPRING FASHION SHOW FUNDRAISER
Thursday, March 23 @ 7:00 p.m.
At Lord & Taylor in Stamford where Sisterhood members will be the models!  RSVP . Flyer .
KABBALAT SHABBAT WITH THE TBE CHOIR
Friday, March 24 @ 7:30 p.m.
Temple Beth El's Choir will join us, bringing their voices to enrich our Kabbalat Shabbat Service.
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.
ANNUAL CHOCOLATE SEDER
Friday, March 31
Light Supper @ 5:30 p.m.
Model Chocolate Seder @ 6:15 p.m.
Geared for children 5th grade and younger. 6th grade and older students are invited to help with set up and clean up. Teen volunteers do not have to pay to participate and will have their own "After Party." For complete details, see flyer . RSVP.
KABBALAT SHABBAT WITH GUEST SPEAKER, YEHUDA YAAKOV
Friday, March 31 @ 7:30 p.m.
Following services, the Consul General of Israel to New England will discuss "Six Days Plus 50 Years: The Six Day War's Impact on Israel Today."  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 .
MEDITATIVE KABBALAT SHABBAT
Friday, April 7th @ 6:30 p.m.
The service will include a pre-service preparatory yoga session with TBE congregant, Pamela Tinkham, which will begin at 6:30 p.m.  Kabbalat Shabbat service is at 7:30 p.m.  All are welcome and encouraged to attend!   Flyer .
SECOND NIGHT FAMILY PASSOVER SEDER
Tuesday, April 11 @ 7:00 p.m.
Join us as we retell the Exodus of the Jewish people.  You must RSVP by Tuesday, April 4.  Flyer .
SAVE THE DATES
  • Cantors Concert, Thursday, June 8 @ 9:00 p.m.
NEWS & REMINDERS
2017 PASSOVER FOOD DRIVE
Tuesday, March 28 Deadline
Please join us this Passover in feeding those in the community who are most in need. To find out how you can contribute, click here.
PASSOVER HOLIDAY GIFT SHOP SHOPPING
Sisterhood introduces Your Very Own "Passover Personal Shopper"
Barbara Berman will get you ready for Passover stress free! For more information and to see what's in store, click here .
MAZAL TOV & TODAH RABAH
Mazal Tov to Risa and Steven Raich on their daughter, Talia, becoming a Bat Mitzvah.

Todah Rabah to Risa and Steven Raich for sponsoring the Oneg and Pre-Purim Cocktail party in honor of Talia.

This Shabbat
Friday, March 10
Candle lighting: 5:40 pm

Kabbalat Shabbat Services: 7:30 pm

Watch our live stream on TBE's Facebook page or at tbe.org/tbe-live.
Saturday, March 11
Shabbat Zachor
Parashah Tetzaveh

Shabbat Services: 9:30 am

Torah readers: Rabbi Hammerman, Bert Madwed and Susan Schneiderman

Mincha Ma'ariv Service:  6:30 pm

Shabbat ends: 6:40 pm
Daily Minyan

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






 
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