Shabbat Announcements
February 15-16, 2019
This Shabbat
Friday, February 15
Candle lighting: 5:10 pm



Kabbalat Shabbat: 7:30 p.m. 

Guest Musicians:  Katie Kaplan and Chris Coogan

Honoring Judy Aronin's special birthday!

Services will be held in the Sanctuary


Saturday, February 16
Parashat Tetzaveh

Shabbat Services 9:30 a.m.

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

Services will be held in the Chapel

Shabbat Ends: 6:15 p.m.
Daily Minyan

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

PLEASE NOTE:  MINYAN ON MONDAY, FEBRUARY 18 WILL BE AT 9:00 A.M. (legal holiday)

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.


 
UPCOMING EVENTS
REYUT - LIFE AFTER DISRUPTION
Tuesday, February 19 @ 7:30 p.m.
The loss of a job, a sudden or chronic illness, a family conflict and so much more can easily make our lives difficult.  This program is designed to help us get back on track and move forward when dealing with hardship.  Free admission.  Non members welcome.  Details .
LIFTING THE VEIL ON DOMESTIC VIOLENCE - 
A CRISIS IN FAITH
Friday, February 22 @ 7:30 p.m.
Join us for a special presentation by Kevin Shippy, Executive Director of the Domestic Violence Crisis Center.  Flyer .
SHABBAT-IN-THE-ROUND
Shabbat, February 23
Breakfast, Gathering & Schmooze 9:30 a.m.
Service 9:45 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Relax and renew your soul as we explore traditional prayers from new perspectives, probing them for deeper meaning, in chant and in conversation.  Details .
TBE CLUB 78 PRESENTS GO-KART RACING AT RPM RACEWAY
Sunday, February 24 from 3-4:30 p.m.
Come and join your fellow 7th & 8th grade TBE buddies for a super charged, high-speed and fun-filled afternoon!  Details RSVP Parental Consent Form.
FAMILY KABBALAT SHABBAT
FINDING JUDAISM IN TOYS & GAMES
Friday, March 1
Join us for a special Kabbalat Shabbat Service led by our 3rd and 4th grade students.  The Service begins at 5:45 p.m. with dinner at 6:45 p.m.  There is no charge to attend the service.  Everyone is welcome!  The service will be followed by a special dinner as we celebrate SHABBAT ACROSS AMERICA together with the entire congregation.  For dinner prices and all the info, please click here RSVP.
SHABBAT ACROSS AMERICA
Friday, March 1 - 6:45 p.m. Congregational Shabbat Chicken Dinner; 7:30 p.m. Congregational Kabbalat Shabbat Service
Join us as we celebrate Shabbat Across America, joining other synagogues across the country as they celebrate also.  RSVP for the dinner.  Everyone is welcome to come to the service, community included.  Flyer .
MEN'S CLUB SHABBAT

Shabbat, March 2 @ 9:30 a.m.
Services will be led by members of the TBE Men's Club.  Special D'var Torah by Deborah Riegel, President of the Jewish National Fund's Tri-State Board.  She will be speaking about Jewish National Fund's work in developing communities in the Negev.  Sit down lunch following services sponsored by the TBE Men's Club.  All community and congregation members welcome:  women, men and children.   Details .
FIDDLER ON THE ROOF IN YIDDISH
Sunday, March 10 @ 1:00 p.m.
SOLD OUT!
Experience Fiddler on the Roof in Yiddish, the language of Tevye and his family!  It received rave reviews and was attended by many famous celebrities that were very impressed.
PURIM FAMILY CELEBRATION
Wednesday, March 20,  Purim Family Service 5:30 p.m.,  Purim Carnival immediately following the service!  Adult Megillah Reading 8:00 p.m. in the Chapel.
Come in costume!  Bring your friends!  For prices and more info, please click here.  This event is sponsored by the TBE Sisterhood and Men's Club.

HISTORIAN MARK ALBERTSON ON THE LIFE OF GOLDA MEIR
Sunday, March 24, coffee and noshery at 9:30 a.m. followed by Mark's talk
Join us in the TBE lobby to hear author/historian Mark Albertson talk about the life of Golda Meir, Israeli teacher, kibbutznik, politician and the fourth prime minister of Israel.  This event is free and brought to you by TBE Sisterhood.  Flyer .
WOMEN'S COMMUNITY SEDER
Tuesday, April 2 @ 5:30 p.m.
Led by Cantor Magda Fishman with musicians Beth Styles, Aleksandra Mogilevich and Efrat Shapira.  This event is open to the community and is graciously supported by TBE Sisterhood.  Early Bird Rate if you register before March 18.   Flyer RSVP.
ADULT EDUCATION
ANCIENT WISDOM FOR A MODERN WORLD - AN INTERFAITH LOOK AT WISDOM LITERATURE AND TRADITION
Thursday, February 14 @ 7:30 p.m. at St. John's Lutheran Church - 7:00 p.m. - Optional tour of Church
Exploring intimacy, both human and divine, through the Song of Songs with Father Harry Pappas.   Details .
ADULT B'NAI MITZVAH CLASS
Selected Tuesdays from 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Next Session - February 26
If you have never had the experience of a meaningful Bar/Bat Mitzvah, this is your opportunity!  Details and flyer .
MENSCH-MARKS:  THE CLASS
Thursday, February 21 from 12:00 noon-1:00 p.m.
A sneak-preview and exploration of Jewish values featured in Rabbi Hammerman's new book, "Mensch-Marks:  Life Lessons of a Human Rabbi - Wisdom for Untethered Times."  RSVP .   Details .
PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN
BABYSITTING FRIDAY EVENINGS FOR CHILDREN  18 MONTHS - 8 YEARS OLD!
Friday, February 15 from 7:15-9:15 p.m.
RSVP is not required, but if you know in advance that you plan to participate, we would greatly appreciate it if you would email us at [email protected].  See all dates here .
ShaBaBimBam
Shabbat, February 23 @ 11:00 a.m.
A Shabbat morning program for families with children 5 and younger (with older siblings welcome!) Join us for a warm Shabbat morning family experience in the Clubhouse (in the back of the TBE building). Everyone is welcome. You don't need to be a TBE member to participate. Questions? Contact us at [email protected] .   Details .
TEVA KIDS
Sunday, February 24 from 9:00 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.
Teva Kids will explore science and nature through a uniquely Jewish perspective, integrating the principles of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math) education with Jewish values, stories, rituals, blessings and spirituality.  RSVP Flyer .
K'TANIM
Sunday, March 10 @ 9:00 a.m.
A monthly Religious School drop-off program for 3 and 4 year-olds.  You do NOT need to be a Temple Member to enroll!  Tell your friends!  Details .  
            Register your child here .
NEWS AND REMINDERS
MITZVAH PROJECTS
The following students are engaged in Mitzvah Projects as part of their   upcoming B'nai Mitzvah:
  • Ari Ben-Zvi - Book Drive for Read To Grow
  • Zachary Price - Sandy Hook Promise
To learn more about these projects, click here .
TBE HUMANITARIAN TOUR OF CUBA
March 15-22, 2020
Led by Rabbi Joshua & Dr. Mara Hammerman featuring Professor Stephen Berk.  Click here for all the exciting details!
NOMINATING COMMITTEE IN FORMATION
Temple Beth El's By-Laws provide for representation from the congregation on the Nominating Committee.   If you are interested in serving on the Nominating Committee for the Board of Trustees for 2019-2020 or know of someone who is interested, please contact me at [email protected] or at 203-321-0018.
 
Dana Horowitz, Secretary
TBE Board of Trustees
 

TODAH RABAH
Todah Rabah to Judith Aronin for sponsoring the Oneg in honor of her special birthday and to celebrate 25 years of living with leukemia!
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