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Temple Institute of Religion
TIR: Sunday, November 24, 2013 with
7th Grade Family Engagement
No TIR on Wednesday, November 27 and Sunday, December 1
Happy Thanksgiving and Happy Hanukkah !!
PLEASE BRING CANNED FOOD TO HELP THOSE LESS
FORTUNATE DURING THE HOLIDAYS!!
In This Issue:
- Family Engagement
- Welcome New TIR Family
- Around Temple
- Youth Group
- In the Spirit of Tikkun Olam - A special opportunity for the Holidays
- November/December at a Glance
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Family Engagement
7th Grade Parent Engagement on Sunday, November 24th
Please join us this Sunday, November 24th from 9:30-12:00 in Coleman as we learn about The Hanukkah Flame: Igniting the Passion of the Maccabees. Join Rabbi Cohen, Ronni Ticker and Deb Kuhr for a morning of learning and fun.
Save the Date for 1st Grade Family Engagement
On Sunday, December 15th, the 1st Graders and their parents and/or grandparents will focus on their learning project on Feeding our Needy Neighbors (FANN). They will ride the bus to Publix to shop for groceries to donate the JFCS Winn Dixie Food Pantry and learn about how Publix helps to feed the hungry in our community. Upon returning to Temple, students and their parents will make cookies for first responders to be delivered on Christmas Day.
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Welcome New TIR Family
TIR Welcomes the Shapiro Family
Seth and Jovanka Shapiro of St. Johns, Florida have recently joined the Temple. Their 7th Grade daughter, Sasha, is enrolled in TIR and has joined Kol Tov. Sasha attends Switzerland Point Middle School. Their son, Nicholas, is in 9th grade and is a new member of JAFTY. Join us in welcoming the Shapiros to our TIR Family. |
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Around Temple
 OneJax Interfaith Thanksgiving Service of Gratitude Join us TONIGHT as we celebrate our blessings with 17 clergy members from throughout the community. Dressed in their vestments they offer thanksgiving in the style of their faith traditions. Rabbi Lief will offer the sermon and Rabbi Cohen will chant from Torah. Native Americans, dressed in their tribal attire, will participate through music and dance. This hour long worship is perfect for all ages!
Tot Shabbat on Friday, November 22
The youngest members of our congregation celebrate Shabbat with their families at our Tot Shabbat worship. Dinner followed by music, puppets and a special story will spark the joy of Shabbat and is sure to engage the kids. RSVP to 733-7078 or [email protected].
A Great way to do your Hanukkah Shopping. Sisterhood is pleased to host their 2nd Hanukkah Shopping Day on Sunday, 24th from 9:00 a.m. - Noon. Hanukkah is just around the corner and when you shop Sisterhood, Temple benefits!
Hanukkah Shabbat Dinner, Friday, November 29
Join us for brisket and homemade latkes from RSVP Catering. $14 per adult, $11 for children 3-12, under 3 are free. Following dinner the Congregation will gather for the Congregational Menorah Lighting before worship. Families are encouraged to bring their menorahs. Please RSVP by email or by calling 733-7078 no later than November 25. |
Youth Group
Social Action Dinner & Silent Auc tion... Friday, December 6 at 5:00 p.m. - Temple's youth is hosting their annual Social Action Dinner which will begin at 5:00 p.m., followed by the JAFTY First Friday worship at 7:00 p.m. It's a fabulous evening that includes dinner, a silent auction, a lively worship and the Youth Band led by Rabbi Matthew Cohen. Tickets are $35. Click for information.
Kol Tov Winter Holiday Mitzvah on Sunday, December 8th
Meet after classes at TIR for a quick lunch, then travel together by bus to our shopping and wrapping destinations. The bus will return to TIR for pick-up in the front parking lot at 3pm.
This event is open to all 6-8th graders and their family and friends. Click here for additional information or to RSVP contact Stephanie Natale-Frus at [email protected] |
Tikkun Olam - Repairing the World
 Have a Heart for the Holidays
In the Spirit of Tikkun Olam, join your Temple family in making a wish (or two) come true for someone else this holiday season. Stop by Temple and choose a "wish" from the board in the lobby. Please return the gift in a gift bag by December 2nd so that JFCS can distribute them accordingly.
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November and December
at a Glance
November
11/24 * 7th Grade Family Engagement
from 9:30-Noon
* Aliyah
11/27 * No TIR - Happy Thanksgiving
11/29 * Hanukkah Shabbat Dinner:
Tired of Turkey,come for
Brisket and Latkes at 6:00 pm
followed by Worship at 7:00pm
in the Sanctuary
December
12/01 * No TIR, Thanksgiving Weekend
12/04 * TIR, Hanukkiah lighting in TIR
lobby at 5:45. Plase bring your
menorahs an candles!
12/08 * TIR
* 9:30 T'filah. Please go directly
to the Sanctuary with your
children.
* 10:00 - Parent's Association
Meeting in Parker
* Aliyah
* M'china
12/11 * TIR
12/15 * TIR and 1st Grade Family
Engagement
* No Confirmation
12/18 * No TIR
* Hebrew Faculty Professional
Learning
12/18/2013-01/07/2014 Winter Break - NO TIR
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