Shabbat Announcements
November 17-18, 2017
The Shabbat Announcements are sponsored by Kim Gallagher
and Steven Goodman in honor of their daughter, Emily, 
becoming a Bat Mitzvah.
This Shabbat
Friday, November 17
Candle lighting: 4:15 pm

Kabbalat Shabbat: 7:30 p.m.

Guest Musicians:  The Jonathan Lewis Band

Watch our live stream on TBE's Facebook page or at tbe.org/tbe-live .


Saturday, November 18
Parashat - Toldot
Emily Goodman, Bat Mitzvah

Sunday, November 19
Rosh Chodesh
Jonathan Cohen, Bar Mitzvah

Shabbat Services:  9:30 a.m.

We thank our Torah readers this Shabbat:  Rabbi Joshua Hammerman, Bert Madwed and Emily Goodman.

Shabbat ends: 5:15 pm
Daily Minyan

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

The Daily Minyan is a welcoming place for regular prayer and to say Kaddish.  Please make every effort to attend, so it will be there when you or a fellow congregant needs it.


In Memoriam
We mourn the passing of...

Paula Epstein, z'l.
Gladys Martin Cohen, z'l, mother of Barbara Cohen Aronica-Buck.

May the families be comforted among the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem.

To make a memorial contribution, click here.
 
FEATURED EVENTS
TBE ROCK SHABBAT
Friday, November 17 @ 7:30 p.m.
A rocking Kabbalat Shabbat with Rabbi Hammerman, Cantor Fishman and the Jonathan Lewis Band.  Thank you to Sisterhood for sponsoring this event.   Flyer.
TAPESTRY
Saturday Evening, November 18 @ 6:30 p.m.
at the JCC, 1035 Newfield Avenue, Stamford
A unique opportunity to study together with members of the greater Stamford community, beginning with communal Havdalah, followed by courses covering topics relevant to contemporary Jewry. Register.
OTHER UPCOMING EVENTS
SISTERHOOD SHOPPING EVENT AT LORD & TAYLOR
Saturday, November 18 from 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 p.m.
Beat the crowds and save on your Hanukkah gifts. For details, please see flyer.
SISTERHOOD ROSH CHODESH
Sunday, November 19 @ 10:00 a.m.  in the TBE Library
All women are welcome to celebrate the new month of
Kislev with Sisterhood of TBE!  Flyer.  RSVP.
#GIVING TUESDAY
November 28, 2017
This year TBE is dedicating all #GivingTuesday contributions in memory of Richard Heimler, z'l. To see what it is all about, click here. To donate, please click here.
TBE FILM SCREENING: THE WOMEN'S BALCONY
Thursday, November 30 @ 7:30 p.m.
An accident during a bar mitzvah leads to a gender rift in a devout Orthodox community in this rousing, goodhearted tale. Flyer.
KABBALAT SHABBAT WITH RABBI URI REGEV, GUEST SPEAKER
Friday, December 1 @ 7:30 p.m.
Rabbi Regev will discuss: Kotel, Conversion and Rabbinic Blacklists: What are the effects of the latest conflicts on Israel/Diaspora Relations?  Flyer.
COMEDY NIGHT!
Saturday, December 2 @ 8:00 p.m.
Featuring Joe Devito and Joe Larson.  For more information, please click here .  To reserve, click here .
SISTERHOOD PAID-UP BRUNCH
WITH SPECIAL GUEST:  CYNTHIA M. BLUMENTHAL
Sunday, December 3 @ 9:30 a.m.
"Reflections: What is the Role of a Senator's Wife in 2017?" Open to all TBE members, spouses and invited guests.  Flyer.  RSVP.
TBE ISRAEL ADVENTURE 2018

Registration is open for the next TBE Israel Adventure, led by Rabbi Joshua and Mara Hammerman, celebrating Israel's 70th, next June 24-July 8.  Check  out  the itinerary, pricing and other info  by clicking here.
ADULT EDUCATION
i ENGAGE
Israel's Milestones and Their Meanings:  The Legacy of the Past and the Challenge of the Future
Led by Rabbi Hammerman, this 8-session course, beginning at the end of November, explores the pivotal events of 1917, 1947 and 1967 as key moments when Zionism unleashed new thinking about the meaning of Jewishness for generations to come. Dates and times. Click here to register.
PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN
KIDS SHABBAT
Saturday, November 18 from 9:00-12:00 noon
Kindergarten through 7th grade age children are invited to join us for Shabbat as we play a giant human board game entitled: Game of Judaism. For complete details, click here. This program will be in lieu of Religious School on Sunday, November 19th.
K'TANIM
Saturday, November 18 from 9:00 - 11:55 a.m.
A monthly Religious School drop off program for 3 and 4 year olds.  Register.
DRUMMING CIRCLE
Saturday, November 18 @ 10:15 a.m.
Our fabulous Music Together teachers, Natasha Fenster and Steve Epstein, will lead a small group in drumming & rhythm for all 3, 4 and 5 year old children.  RSVP.
ShaBaBimBam
Saturday, November 18 from 10:45 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.
A Shabbat morning program for families with children 5 and younger (with older siblings welcome!)  See flyer for more information.
NEWS AND REMINDERS
HANUKKAH GIFT BAG FUNDRAISER
Support the TBE Religous School
Purchase our Hanukkah Gift Bag. For more information, click here. To order, please click here.  We have sold out, but more to come!
ATTENTION PARENTS OF COLLEGE STUDENTS
Rabbi Hammerman would like to keep in touch with your children during their years at college.  Please send their e-mail address to Ellen at adm [email protected].  
WANTED:  A FEW GOOD PHOTOGRAPHERS
If you are interested in helping us document activities and events at TBE, please contact Scott Allen or Steven Lander.  Thank you in advance for volunteering.
MAZAL TOV AND TODAH RABAH 
Mazal Tov to Kim Gallagher and Steven Goodman on their daughter, Emily, becoming a Bat Mitzvah.  Todah Rabah to Kim Gallagher and Steven Goodman for sponsoring Kiddush in honor of Emily.
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