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November 3, 2017
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Sunday School in session
November 5

Parents join us at 10:30 for the Mitzvah and Mysticism Program!

Parking Lot Duty:
Siegel,  Smith

Hebrew School is in Session: 
Wednesday November 8 and Thursday November 9
4:20 - 6:00

 
Visions of Renewal: A Scholars-In-Residence Weekend
to Expand Your Insight Into And Excitement About Judaism
Friday to Sunday, November 3 to 5

Friday, Nov. 3, 7:00 pm: Kabbalat Shabbat / Visions of Renewal
Saturday, Nov. 4, 10:30 am: Torah Study & brunch
Saturday, Nov. 4, 5:00 pm: Se'udat Shlishit, Havdalah
Sunday, Nov. 5, 9:30 am: Spirituality on the Go
Sunday, Nov. 5, 10:30 am: Mitzvah & Mysticism ( For Students and Parents *)

Join members of the community in a set of weekend events led by visiting scholars-in-residence Rabbi Rachel Barenblat and Rabbi David Evan Markus. We will explore Jewish tradition and modernity, music and poetry, silence and dance, the beautiful and yearning poetry of Havdalah, why angels matter in Jewish culture and liturgy, how to multitask with spirituality, the mystical meanings of mitzvot, and 'renewal' tools to enrich your worship and re-envision Judaism in new and exciting ways.  M ore information here ! 

* For Students and Parents on Sunday, November 5, 10:30-11:15 am - Mitzvah and Mysticism. Mitzvot (the doings of Jewish life, like light shabbat candles and placing mezuzot on doorposts) embed deep mystical and spiritual meanings. We'll explore hidden uncommon meanings to common mitzvot and how combining mitzvah and mysticism can power up spiritual life.
 
Super Hero Shabbat Family Service with Preneg
Friday, November 10 at 6:00 pm (Service 6:30 pm)    
  
With great power, comes great responsibility!  And, in this case, your responsibility is to bring all of your superpowers to TBC for a very special family Shabbat!  On November 10th, we will ASSEMBLE and celebrate Shabbat like the superheroes that we are! 
 
Join us at 6:30 pm (Pre-Neg at 6:00pm) for our very first SUPERHERO SHABBAT where we will experience the prayers of Shabbat through the eyes of our favorite superheroes! 
  
PS: Don't forget to protect your secret identity by COMING IN COSTUME!
 
 
If you will be attending the Pre-Neg (pizza & veggies), please RSVP.

Read Rabbi Bearman's blog " Being a Kid at Temple"
Save the dates for the Shabbat Family Service and Preneg on: 12/1/17 (Consecration), 1/5/18, 2/2/18 (Disney Shabbat), 4/6/18, 5/4/18 and 6/1/18

Services in the Wizarding World
Morning T'filah at Temple B'nai Chaim 
Maccabeats Singing Group to Perform November 5 at 1:00 pm!
Congregation Beth El, 1200 Fairfield Woods Road, Fairfield
  
Consecration and Shabbat Family Service with Preneg
Friday, December 1 at 6:00 pm (service 6:30 pm)
 
 
Join us for Consecration and a Shabbat family service starting at 6:00 pm with a kid-friendly Preneg (pizza & veggies). At 6:30, Shabbat worship and Consecration followed by an Oneg with a certified nut-free option at the dessert table.
 
If you will be attending the Pre-Neg (pizza & veggies), please RSVP.

Read Rabbi Bearman's blog " Being a Kid at Temple"
Save the dates for the Shabbat Family Service and Preneg on: 12/1/17 (Consecration), 1/5/18, 2/2/18 (Disney Shabbat), 4/6/18, 5/4/18 and 6/1/18
 
Prior Years Photos



Fiddler on the Roof All-Star Community Staged Reading

Sunday, December 3 at 4:00 pm 
The Federation for Jewish Philanthropy of Upper Fairfield County, Upper Fairfield County Rabbis, Cantors, Community Leaders, and more present a script-in-hand reading of the classic Broadway musical, singing all of Fiddler's most popular songs accompanied by a volunteer community orchestra and choral ensemble.

All proceeds from this event will benefit the Federation's work to impact our extended Jewish family in the former Soviet Union.

Rabbi Bearman's Favorite Jewish Music!

Rabbi Bearman has started a playlist on Spotify with some of her favorite Jewish music (including Josh Nelson Project, Dan Nichols & Eighteen, and others).
 Give it a listen! She'd love to hear about Jewish artists and songs that you love!
Share Your Simcha - Sponsor a Preneg, Oneg or Flowers!

A wonderful way of celebrating special simchas, such as birthdays, anniversaries, graduations, the birth of a child or grandchild, is sharing your nachas with the entire congregation by sponsoring the Shabbat Oneg, Preneg or Flowers for the Friday of your special week. No special occasion? You can still sponsor a Shabbat! We will arrange for the flowers, food and set-up, you just make a minimum donation of $125 for an Oneg, $180 for a Preneg or $250 for the flowers. Sponsor a Shabbat
Upcoming Events and Save the Dates!
               
Jewish Arts & Film Festival of Fairfield County
Presented by the Stamford JCC at Various Locations
October 28 to November 5 and November 12
  
Visions of Renewal: A Scholars-In-Residence Weekend to Expand Your Insight Into And Excitement About Judaism with Rabbi Rachel Barenblat and Rabbi David Evan Markus
Friday, November 3 to Sunday, November 5
The Scruton Family is sponsoring the Friday night Shabbat oneg in honor of Judson and Michele's 30th Wedding Anniversary.  Sponsor a Shabbat 
  
Maccabeats Premier A Cappella
Sunday, November 5 at 12:00 pm at Congregation Beth El, Fairfield
  
Presented by the Federation for Jewish Philanthropy of Upper Fairfield County
Monday, November 6 at 7:30 pm at Congregation Beth El, Norwalk
  
Thursday, November 9 at 7:30 pm at the Ferguson Library, Stamford
  
Super Hero Shabbat Family Service with Preneg
Friday, November 10 at 6:00 pm (service 6:30 pm) Preneg RSVP / Sponsor a Shabbat  

Semi-Annual Congregational Meeting
Thursday, November 16 at 7:45 pm 

Sisterhood Judaica Sale (with Religious School Book Fair)
Sunday, November 19 at 9:00 am

Interfaith Thanksgiving Service
Monday, November 20 at 7:00 pm at Long Ridge United Methodist Church, Danbury

Dorothy Day Hospitality House and Danbury Soup Kitchen
Wednesday, November 29 at 2:30 pm

Consecration and Shabbat Family Service with Preneg
Friday, December 1 at 6:00 pm (service 6:30 pm) Preneg RSVP / Sponsor a Shabbat   

Presented by the Federation for Jewish Philanthropy of Upper Fairfield County
Sunday, December 3 at 4:00 pm at Congregation Rodef Sholom, Bridgeport
Rabbi Bearman is the Rabbi!

Union for Reform Judaism Biennial Convention
Wednesday, December 6 to Sunday, December 10 in Boston

Sisterhood Hanukkah Party
Sunday, December 17 at 4:30 pm

Daily Bread - An Ecumenical Food Pantry
Friday, December 29 at 9:30 am  

Shabbat Family Service with Preneg
Friday, January 5 at 6:00 pm (service 6:30 pm) Preneg RSVP / Sponsor a Shabbat

Sisterhood Tu B'Shvat Seder
Wednesday, January 31 at 6:30 pm at Sharon Sobel's home

Disney Shabbat Family Service with Preneg
Friday, February 5 at 6:00 pm (service 6:30 pm) Preneg RSVP / Sponsor a Shabbat


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Temple B'nai Chaim
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82 Portland Avenue, P.O. Box 305, Georgetown, CT 06829
Phone: 203 544-8695
Cantor: Jon Sobel
President: Cindy Baulsir
Office Manager: Kim O'Rielly
Religious School Director: Jennifer Haynos
Facility Use/Rental: Kim O'Rielly