TSSB E-NEWSLETTER:
WEDNESDAY, NOV. 29, 2017
TSSB ORGANIZATIONAL ANNOUNCEMENT
Maya Brewer, our Temple Executive Director, has decided to leave Temple Shalom to pursue other opportunities. We would like to thank her for her service and wish her the best in all of her future endeavors.

Please continue to use  director@templeshalomsb.org  or call 310-613-3855 for any Temple business. Our staff will respond to you ASAP.
hanukkah candles
FROM THE RABBI:
What’s With All Those Hanukkah Lights?
 
If you were asked, “What is one of the most important tasks you can attain during your lifetime, what would it be?
         
Perhaps it is to be the best parent or to do a good a job at work or school. Or maybe it is to be a good friend, to travel and see the world, to succeed at a sport or master a musical instrument. There are so many answers to what we can achieve during our lifetime.
         
There is a fable which states that a person’s task in their lifetime is to be a “Lamp-Lighter.” What is this?

Please click HERE to read on...
ADULT LEARNING:
“WHAT TO EXPECT” SERIES 
Date: Thursday Nov. 30 th
Time: 7-8:30pm
Place: TSSB room 4
Bring a Snack!
Join the conversation about the families in the book of Genesis. There are no saints! Just regular people trying to get along! Lots of sibling rivalry, unfilled relationships, and attempts at forgiveness. Everyone is welcome! How do these stories, help you understand YOUR life?
         
RSV P HERE , or just come!
VODKAS AND LATKES
TSSB Adult Get Together Hosted by The Parker Family
December 9, 7 - 10pm
Please join us for an adult Hanukkah celebration. There will be festive food and signature cocktails. This is a great opportunity to celebrate the holidays with your Temple Shalom community. We hope hope to see you there!

Please note: The host address will be sent to those who indicate that they will attend. RSVP HERE
HANUKKAH SHABBAT
Hanukkah is just around the corner and we are preparing for our annual celebration. Join us for dinner, dreidels, traditional Hanukah songs, and prayer. 

Friday December 15
All-Community Holiday Dinner and Service
5:45 dinner
6:30 service
RSVP and sign up to bring latkes for our annual Hanukkah Latke Contest! There will be a table set up just for the latke bar. Please bring your own  Menorah for the candle lighting ceremony. RSVP HERE .

* We are looking for sponsors for the Hanukkah Shabbat oneg please click HERE .
HAVDALAH IN THE PARK
Our families had a wonderful time at Havdallah in the Park! We sang songs with Cantor Lily, learned about the Havdallah rituals from our 7th graders, and finished the evening with s’mores around the fire! It was a lovely night to schmooze and meet each other in the park.
RELIGIOUS SCHOOL UPDATE
Our students began their Hanukkah curriculum on Monday. They started learning the candle blessings, played the game of dreidel, and sang Hanukkah songs with Cantor Lily! 

Parents, please join us for Parent Visit Day (TK/K through 4th Grade) on Monday, December 11th during the first hour of school.  Participate in classroom Hanukkah games and crafts and take part in our fun classroom activities. Please watch for an email from your teacher for details.

Please note:
Monday, December 11 - Hanukkah Celebration and Last Day of School
Monday, January 8 - school resumes
helping hands
SAVE THE DATE:
TSSB Community Outreach
December 25th
In the spirit of giving and gratitude please join us by helping serve others in need. More details to come.
HANUKKAH FAMILY FUN DAY
Sunday December 17
10am–2:30pm
Celebrate Hanukkah and the Magic of Camp at the beautiful Shalom Institute in Malibu. For more information view the flyer here .
RABBI HOTLINE
If you need to reach the Rabbi in the event of a loss or other personal matter please call her cell at 310/995-4530.
Thurs. November 30
Adult Learning Series: “What to Expect” from Genesis: Early Bible Narratives.
Class 3
7-8:30pm
RSVP HERE .

Mon. December 4
Religious School
4 – 6pm

Vodka and Latkes Adult Get Together
December 9
7 - 10pm
RSVP HERE

Mon. December 11
*Hanukkah in Class
Religious School
4 – 6pm

Hanukkah 2017
Tues., Dec. 12 to
Wed., Dec. 20

Friday, December 15
All-Community Hanukkah Holiday Dinner and Service
5:45 dinner
6:30 service
RSVP HERE . 

Hanukkah Family Fun Day at Shalom Institute in Malibu
Sunday December 17
10am - 2:30pm
Mon. January 8
Religious School
Resumes
4 – 6pm

Winter Break (No Religious School from Dec 18 through Jan 1st).

SAVE THE DATE:
Dec 25
TSSB Community Outreach at a local shelter. More info to come.

SAVE THE DATE:
Friday Feb 23 to
Sunday Feb 25, 2018
Temple Shalom Family Camp at the Shalom Institute in Malibu
For any questions about Temple Shalom of The South Bay contact:  director@templeshalomsb.org