Shabbat Lekh-Lekha
"Ramah" Shabbat
Friday, October 19
5:15 pm: Shabbat Hamudim in room 19, across from the library
5:49 pm: Shabbat candle lighting
5:50 pm: Ramah-style Kabbalat Shabbat services in the Milstein Sanctuary (followed by Shabbat dinner for those who have pre-registered)
Welcome Rabbi Ethan Linden and Ramah families
Services led by Liba Kornfeld and Ariel Creditor
Saturday, October 20
9:00 am: Shabbat services in the Milstein Sanctuary
Shaharit: Rabbi Menachem Creditor
Torah Readers: Mitchell Blank, Uri Cohen, Ariel Creditor, Moshe Creditor, Marge Moline, Rabbi Dina Shargel and Rabbi Gordon Tucker
Musaf: Hazzan Shoshi Levin Goldberg
Bar Mitzvah:
Moshe Creditor
10:45 am:
Simhat Shabbat (for children grades K-2 and their parents) in rooms D & E
10:45 am:
Ruah
on Shabbat (for children grades 3-5) in Lower Level Conference Room
11:00 am:
Tot Shabbat in Tot Shabbat room
12:00 pm: Kiddush in Reception Halls
12:45 pm:
Parashat HaShavua in rooms D & E
5:45 pm: Minhah services in the Irene Schwebel Chapel followed by Seudah Shelishit
6:57 pm: Havdalah
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Tonight! Parashat Hashavua Class
Thursday evenings
7:00-8:00 PM in the library
The class will delve into the weekly Torah portion with emphasis on major overall themes as well as some focus on specific sections of particular interest. The goal of the class is to learn Torah together in an inclusive and participatory manner, comments and questions are encouraged. No prior experience is required.
Taught by Rabbinic Intern Mitch Blank
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This Friday! Breakfast and Learn
The Intersection of Jewish Ritual and Ethics
 Delve into a treasure trove of texts exploring the ethical underpinning of the ritual mitzvot. Click on the flyer for more details.
This Friday, October 19 at 7:50 am.
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This Friday night! Shabbat Hamudim with TIC clergy and special guests.
 Join us for a relaxed, come-as-you-are Shabbat experience for families with young children. Welcome Shabbat with songs, stories, dancing and kiddush on the Third Friday of every month.
Third Fridays: October 19, November 16, December 21.
5:15 pm - 5:45 pm
Room 19, the classroom across from the library
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This weekend! Ramah Shabbat: October 19-20 at TIC
Friday night: All are welcome to join us for Ramah-style
Kabbalat Shabbat
Pre-registered familes will join Rabbi Ethan Linden, Director of Camp Ramah in the Berkshires, and families of Camp Ramah for Shabbat Dinner.
We are no longer accepting RSVPs for the dinner.
Friday, October 19
Click on flyer for details.
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HIAS has designated this Shabbat --
Parashat Lekh-Lekha-- as National Refugee Shabbat
As we read about the origins of the Jewish people, and the experience of wandering in search of a secure physical and spiritual home, more than 200 communities throughout the country are dedicating this Shabbat to raising awareness of the global refugee crisis. Temple Israel Center is proudly supportive of this initiative and will be addressing this issue at a future date.
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Join us every Sunday morning at 8:00 am in the TIC Library.
Congregants studying Talmud together. No prior background needed, all are welcome and invited.
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Monday! Dor l' Dor
An Intergenerational Literary Program at the TIC Nursery School
Monthly coffee and conversation, 11:00 AM-12:00 PM
beginning Monday October 22
This program will bring together the generations. Each week, senior members of the congregation will read books to our Nursery School children for 20-30 minutes. Then, once a month, the adults will gather to meet with Rabbi Ari Isenberg-Grzeda and other special guests.
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This Monday! The Lion at the Fox
Torah on Tap with Rabbi Ari
Monday evening, October 22
7:00 pm
Join Rabbi Ari for a monthly outing at the Brazen Fox bar on Mamaroneck Avenue in White Plains for some socializing, learning, and discussion.
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JCC Mid-Westchester invites you to be part of
THE GREAT BIG CHALLAH BAKE
Next Thursday, October 25, 2018 * 7:00 pm at TIC.
Pre-Registration required by tonight, October 18.
 Doors open 7:00 pm - Challah Bake will start promptly at 7:30 pm-9:00 pm.
Tickets: $36 adults, children (10-17 years old) $25
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New! Mathilde's Mentionables
On behalf of the TIC Sisterhood, and part of an ongoing initiative by the Women's League (named in honor of its founder, Mathilde Schecter), we are collecting new (preferable) or very lightly used bras to help improve the lives of women in homeless shelters and in battered women's shelters. Donation box is located in the synagogue office.
Update: We have collected 40 bras so far, and they will be delivered to My Sister's Place. Thank you for helping with this hesed project! Please continue to support this effort!
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Coffee Talk with Cantor Melissa
Cantor Melissa is available to meet with any teen for Starbucks (coffee, tea, frapuccino--you name it!). She'd like to hear your thoughts on Teen Programming at TIC.
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This Monday! New program at TIC! Unique opportunity for 8th graders!
MOVING TRADITIONS
Discover Moving Traditions' groups for teens, forming now for 2018 - 2019!
October 22 at TIC
6:30pm-8:30pm
 We are happy to announce an exciting new program for our 8th grade students. Introducing: Moving Traditions. Once a month, in small peer groups with trained adult mentors, teens bond and have open conversations in a safe space.
All TIC 8th graders are invited to learn what Moving Traditions is all about!
For more information contact Cantor Melissa Berman at m.berman@templeisraelcenter.org.
View video
here.
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TIC Parents of Children with Special Needs ages 0-17
The next gathering of the year of TIC Parents of Children with Special Needs ages 0-17 is
next Thursday, October 25 at 8:00 pm.
There will be an informal discussion and light snacks.
For location and more information contact the synagogue office
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Minute to Win It--TIC Kadima Event
Teens in grades 6-8 are invited to lunch, and to compete in fun games with and against their friends.
Sunday, October 28
12:00-2:00 pm
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Shabbat Dinner for all Teens in grades 9-12
Friday November 2
6:00-8:00 pm in the youth lounge
Please let us know of any dietary restrictions or any ways we can ensure that your child has the best possible time!
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Support the Cure Tay-Sachs Foundation
10,000 Steps towards the Tay-Sachs Cure
November 4, 2018
Click on flyer for more details
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New Member Dinner
For all new members and their children who joined TIC in 2016, 2017 & 2018
Friday, November 9
5:45 pm, following services
Temple Israel Center
Reception Hall 1
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New!
Shabbat Afternoon Café
Book Talk
 November 10
1:30 pm
Lower Level conference room
Join us for a book talk by Tal Keina
n,
American entrepreneur, Israeli fighter pilot and social innovator and author of G
od Is in the Crowd
, an original and provocative blueprint for Judaism in the twenty-first century. Supervision for children will be provided during the book talk.
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Teen Trip to Israel
TIC 11th & 12th Graders:
Join Rabbi Ari and Director of Teen Engagement Cantor Melissa Berman in Israel this February!
February 14-24, 2019
All TIC teens in 11th and 12th grades-this trip's for you!
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BRCA: THE GENETICS OF CANCER
PRESENTED BY THE EXPERTS FROM WESTMED
 Sunday, October 28
9:15 am - 11:00 am
Congregation Kol Ami | 252 Soundview Ave, White Plains, NY
In honor of October being Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Westmed providers, Drs. Bonnie Eilen, Rand Stack and genetic counselor Rachel Ratner, will discuss the BRCA gene associated with breast cancer. All are welcome!
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Join Jewish LGBTQ & Allies in 8th-12th Grades
8th-12th graders from the Westchester area will gather for discussions and activities that celebrate our LGBTQ and Jewish identities.
Click flyer for more information including locations.
October 21, November 11, December 16, January 27, March 24, May 19, and Pride Parade in June.
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Seudah Shelishit and Havdalah for teens grades 9-12 at the home of Rabbi Matt and Chana Futterman.
Saturday, November 17 from 4:00-6:00 pm
All TIC teens (grades 9-12) are invited to a festive havdalah to end Shabbat.
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EAT PRAY LEARN SHABBAT AUTHOR SERIES
First Book Talk of the 2018-2019 season:
The Woman Who Fought an Empire by Gregory J. Wallance
November 2
Services at 5:30 pm; dinner at 6:30 pm; book talk at 7:15 pm
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Day Trip to Temple Emanu-El (NYC)
Located along New York's storied Fifth Avenue, Temple Emanu-El stands as one of the city's preeminent architectural, cultural and religious landmarks.
 Wednesday, November 14, 2018
Time: 9:45 am - 4:45 pm
$54 includes brunch at TIC, large coach bus, snack, docent-led tour of Temple Emanu-El, and a visit to their unique museum.
Sign up online at www.templeisraelcenter.org/TempleEmanuel or mail/bring in a check payable to TIC
EARLY reservations encouraged. Last trips was sold out! Open to non-TIC members after October 24.
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5 Synagogues of White Plains presents Media, Myths and Madness
How to meet Israel's Challenges in the Press. Speaker Aryeh Green.
Sunday, November 4
9:30 am--light breakfast. 10:00 am--program
Hebrew Institute of White Plains, 20 Greenridge Avenue, WP
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Save the date!
TIC Young Couples Group: The Matzah Ball
Saturday night, December 1 at 8:00 pm
Book your babysitter and join us for music, dancing, cocktails and food. More details to come. Questions: Email
TICyoungcouples@gmail.com
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YOUTH AND FAMILY PROGRAMMING NEWS
All 6th graders and parents:
This Sunday! October 21
First Bar/Bat Mitzvah Brunch
From 9:30-11:30 am
Upcoming bar/bat mitzvah brunches: December 16 and March 3 from 9:30-11:30 am;
and May 19 from 9:00-11:00 am
Parents' informational meeting regarding Bar/Bat Mitzvah procedures
Next Sunday: October 28 10:30-11:30 am
Check your emails for information.
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SHORASHIM AND
HAVURAT TORAH NEWS
Click
here for 2018-2019 online registration.
This Week in the Torah / Parashat Ha-Shavua
This week's parashat ha-shavua/Torah story, comes from the Book of Beresheit/Genesis, and is called, Lekh-Lekha. Learn more about it
here.
**Shorashim Calendar Change**
- There will be no TIC community-wide "Morning of Learning" or "Operation Respect" on Sunday, November 4 as advertised in the Shorashim calendar that was included with the August mailing. There will be regular Shorashim learning on that day as usual.
- There will not be a TIC community-wide Haggigat Hanukkah event on Sunday, December 2 as advertised in the Shorashim calendar that was included with the August mailing. There will be regular Shorashim learning as usual on that day. The community Hanukkah happening will be publicized.
"A Word from Lisa," click
here to read.
This week in Shorashim
This Sunday!
"Meet the Educator" for grades 2-5 from 9:45-10:15
Sunday, October 21
*Please note the change in time from the school calendar.
Park your car and come in to meet your child's educator in their learning space w
hile learners are in tefillah with Lisa and the madrikhim.
This Sunday! 6th Grade Families B'nai Mitzvah Brunch
(every child should be accompanied by at least one parent)
Sunday, October 21
9:30-11:30 am
Reception Hall 1
This brunch is in lieu of 6th grade Shorashim learning.
Please register
Any questions, please contact Avi Marcovitz.
Next Week in Shorashim
2nd
Grade PACT program (PACT means Parents and Children Together)
Sunday, October 28
Parents should come to RH 2
from
9:45-10:30
am for some learning with Rabbi Ari followed by a project with your child. The
learning
will
focus on the she-heh-hi-yanu blessing. Click flyer for details.
Parents' informational meeting regarding Bar/Bat Mitzvah procedures
Sunday, October 28
This is for 6th Grade parents and parents whose children will be having a bar/bat mitzvah during 2020
Be'Atid...Coming Soon
6th grade trip to Schaeffer Extended Care Center
Sunday, November 11
This trip is in lieu of
Shorashim learning for Grade 6 only. Parent drivers needed! Please help us make the world a better place by volunteering to drive the children.
Shabbat Dinner for Kindergarten and Nursery School Families
Friday, November 16
RSVP required.
5:45-6:15pm Services followed by
6:15-6:45pm Dinner and
6:45-7:30pm Schmooze with other adults while children are engaged in age-appropriate activities.
Project Hope for 6th Grade (and up)
Sunday, November 18
This off-site 'social action' family opportunity is in lieu of regular
Shorashim learning for the 6th grade.
We will meet in Coop City, and return in time for 11:30 am
Shorashim dismissal.
Nov. 21-25:
Thanksgiving Recess
Ongoing Opportunities throughout the year...
This Friday night! Shabbat
H
amudim with TIC Clergy & Special Guests
Join us for a relaxed, come-as-you-are Shabbat experience for families with young children. Welcome Shabbat with songs, stories, dancing and kiddush on the Third Friday of every month.
When? Third Fridays: October 19, November 16, December 21.
What Time? 5:15pm - 5:45pm
Where? Room 19, the classroom across from the library
Shorashim Lost & Found
In the Education Department office
there are items from the first couple of weeks of Shorashim that have already been left, so if your child is missing something, please email Jean or stop by our education office.
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Explore and make new friends in a fun-filled morning of play, art, music, Jewish holiday experiences, and more. Guided by a community Educator, Arielle Richman, in a small-group setting. Caregivers and grandparents welcome. For children 10-24 months. Click flyer for details.
Bim Bam
Bim Bam is a pre-Shabbat class for children ages 3 and under. Join Nursery School teacher, Jonina Steiner, along with special visits from TIC clergy for Hebrew and Shabbat-related songs, stories, friends and so much fun! We end every class with Shabbat blessings including lighting the candles,
kiddush and
hamotzi. Click flyer for details.
Join Nursery School Social Worker, Jen Schmelkin, on Tuesday, October 23, 9:15-10:30 am for coffee and a conversation on adjusting to parenthood, soothing and feeding your baby, taking care of you and more. Our Nursery School Social Worker will address any parenting concerns and challenges you have. This event is FREE and open to all. Bagels and coffee will be served. Click on the flyer for more information.
Looking to connect with other parents of young babies while learning from the experts? Join us for Babies & Bagels once a month on Tuesday and Thursday mornings. Bring your baby and friends to our FREE monthly drop-in group. All are welcome! The first one will take place on
Tuesday, October 23, 9:15-10:30 am with this month's expert: Jen Schmelkin, our Nursery School Social Worker who will address any parenting concerns and challenges you have.
Click flyer for a complete schedule.
Annual VisionWalk with the Nursery School
Join 3s Teacher Wendy Kreisberg and other TIC Families for VisionWalk on Sunday, October 21. Bring your family to Glen Island Park in New Rochelle for a morning of fun and inspiration as we walk to raise money for the Foundation Fighting Blindness. Wendy has been working tirelessly for the Foundation and for her son, Jeremy, who has lost much of his sight to Retinitis Pigmentosa.
Click here
to join Wendy's "Yes Eye Can" team or make a tax deductible donation. There will be a jumping castle, face painting and more!
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The Hesed Circle
Bikkur Holim * Senior Connect * Shiva Support
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HELP FURTHER THE MISSION OF THE TIC INCLUSION COMMITTEE
The TIC Inclusion Committee works on exploring and improving issues related to anyone who feels excluded in any way, including people with disabilities and learning differences, the LGBTQ community, or those experiencing mental health issues. Anyone who needs our services, please contact Michelle Steinhart, TIC's Director of Inclusion, at
m.steinhart@templeisraelcenter.org
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To join the committee in its work, please contact Michelle Steinhart or Robin Friedman at
rskf18@gmail.com.
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MAH JONGG WITH SISTERHOOD
Sisterhood holds mah jongg games on Thursday nights from
7:30 to 9:30 p.m.
"We play for tzedakah/charity, one game at a time." Players need not be Sisterhood or Temple Israel Center members.
Contact
Linda Lieberman at 914-472-3626. We play year-round, except for holidays and when the synagogue is closed.
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TIC MEMBERS-ONLY
WEBSITE ACCESS
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Send feedback about the FB page to our administrator,
Robin Arzt.
TIC's hashtag,
#TICtogether, is another great way to connect on social media. Remember to use it when you share information about all of TIC's great happenings!
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DAILY
MINYANIM AT TIC!
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Support fellow congregants who want to pray in a community as well as those who are saying Kaddish. It is an
act
of
great
kindness. We gather in the lrene Schwebel Chapel at 7:10 am Monday-Friday, at 8:00 pm Monday-Thursday, and at 9:00 am and 8:00 pm on Sunday. Check our calendar for minyanim times on Shabbat.
To join the minyan corps, contact
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| TIC COMMUNITY OPPORTUNITIES |
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Support TIC mourners during shiva week by being part of shiva minyanim. To participate in this act of hesed, email Caren Zelicof.
- Celebrating a simhah or remembering a loved one? You can share the commemoration by sponsoring a Shabbat kiddush. Email Kelly Kressler or call her at 914-948-2800 x111.
- Dedicating one or more copies of Siddur Lev Shalem and/or Etz Hayim Humash is another great way to commemorate a yahrtzeit or to celebrate a simhah. Click here to get started.
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Birthday parties are great fun at TIC! For gym or room rental details, email
Kelly Kressler.
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Share your good news with the TIC community. Email
Susan Galla with details about your
s'mahot, or call her at 914-948-2800 x112.
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