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CHAILITES
May 15, 2019
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Sermon at the Shabbat Service on Friday, May 17, 7:30 pm
This Friday, Rabbi Bearman will offer a sermon titled:
A Jewish Response to the Threats to Women's Autonomy.
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A Different Kind of Torah Study
Israel Today: Through the Eyes of our Israeli Emissaries
Saturday, May 18 at 9:30 am
 Come learn and talk about:
* Recent elections & the parliamentary system
* How Israel functions as both a Jewish state and a democracy
* The impact of the IDF on Israeli life and culture
Meet Yuval, Eyal, Rotem and Shay for discussion and Q&A about their Israel!
Now in its 20th year, the Federation Israeli Emissary program serves to build a living bridge between Israel and diaspora Jewish communities. This wonderful opportunity is made possible through our Federation's relationship with the Jewish Agency for Israel.
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Wilton Clergy Association Comments on Mosque Fire
On Sunday afternoon, the Diyanet Mosque of New Haven, was deliberately set on fire. It is fortunate that no one was hurt, but the building sustained enough damage that the community will not be able to gather within its walls to break their fast during Ramadan. We are devastated by the trend of houses of worship being desecrated by hateful acts and violence. We mourn the loss of life in the massacres in American.... (
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Federation's 3rd Annual Southern CT Jewish Food Festival
Sunday, May 19, 2:00 pm at Temple Israel, Westport
Celebrating Global Traditions - Our Common Table! Cooking dem
os, kids' activities, keynote conversation with Leah Koen
ig and Liz Rueven, exciting breakout sessions and food tastings featuring global Jewish cuisine, and much more!
Tickets and more information
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Annual Congregational Meeting
Wednesday, May 29 at 7:30 pm
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At Temple B'nai Chaim there are two Congregational meetings each year, held in November and May. You are encouraged to attend what promises to be an important and informative meeting; this is your opportunity to provide input to the direction of our synagogue.
Of particular interest this time are the presentation and vote on our budget, a security update and vision for next year (see the Call to Annual Congregation Meeting).
To conduct official synagogue business, we need a quorum of attendees from 15 percent of our member units. Come, be counted in the quorum, and have your voice be heard!
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Confirmation Shabbat Service
Friday, June 7 at 7:00 pm
Mazel Tov to our confirmands Zoie Bernstein, Elijah Davis Busch, Stella Dubin, Aaron Gruen and Claire Hanley! Come celebrate with them, their families, and our community.
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Shavuot Study Brunch
Saturday, June 8 at 10:30 am
We'll continue our series of successful holiday study brunches as we gather together for delicious food and lively conversation! Don't forget to bring something vegetarian for the pot-luck brunch. All are welcome!
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Adult B'nai Mitzvah Shabbat Service
Friday, June 14 at 7:00 pm
Mazel Tov to our Adult B'nai Mitzvah students Zoie Bernstein, Dina Levi, Elise Serby, Sandy Tepper and Valerie West-Rosenthal! Come celebrate with them, their families, and our community.
Send a Mazel Tov Card
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Sisterhood Shabbat Service
Friday, June 21 at 7:30 pm
Please join us for a unique Friday evening on June 21 - at TBC's Sisterhood Shabbat! A special Oneg, sponsored by TBC Sisterhood, will follow the service. We look forward to sharing the joy of this special Shabbat with all TBC members and friends!
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Daily Bread Food
Pantry - We Need Your Help!
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The next date at the Daily Bread Food Pantry is Monday, June 24 at 9:30 am.
Contact
Peggy Zamore
to volunteer
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The Daily Bread Food Pantry is an ecumenical food pantry servicing the Greater Danbury community. Its mission is to help those in need of food, whatever their circumstances, and maintain the dignity of clients in a compassionate and caring atmosphere.
The Daily Bread Food Pantry is located in the rear building at St. James' Episcopal Church, Danbury.
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Pride Shabbat Service and Torah Study
Pride Shabbat Service
Friday,
June 28 at 7:30 pm
The Jewish tradition teaches us that we should offer a blessing of gratitude every time we see a rainbow. In this spirit, on Friday, June 28, we will come together for our annual Pride Shabbat where we will celebrate the beautiful rainbow of human experience and honor the movement for LGBTQ equality.
Pride Torah Study -
Saturday, June 29 at 9:30 am
Join Rabbi Bearman for this special Torah Study. We will explore LGBTQ themes in our weekly Torah as well as other texts of our movement tracing the journey the movement has taken to embrace, support, and celebrate the LGBTQ community, and discuss where we hope to see more progress in the future.
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Don't Forget to Use AmazonSmile!
TBC has signed up for AmazonSmile. When you shop there, Amazon will donate 0.5% of the price of your eligible AmazonSmile purchases to Temple Bnai Chaim. Support TBC every time you shop. Bookmark this special URL for TBC members: https://smile.amazon.com/ch/13-3249895
You shop ... Amazon gives to Temple B'nai Chaim. It's as easy as that! Support TBC by starting your shopping at AmazonSmile!
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Share Your Simcha - Sponsor a Preneg, Oneg or Flowers!
A great way of celebrating special simchas, such as birthdays, anniversaries, graduations, the birth of a child or grandchild, is sharing your nachas with the entire congregation by sponsoring the Shabbat Oneg, preneg or flowers for the Friday of your special week. We will arrange for the flowers, food, and set-up, you just make a minimum donation of $125 for an Oneg, $180 for a Preneg or $250 for the flowers. Sponsor a Shabbat!
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Upcoming Events and Save the Dates!
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Yahrzeits, May 17 to May 23
Zeicher tzaddik livrachah!
May the memory of the righteous be for a blessing!
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Ralph Cahn
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Friday
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5/17/2019
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uncle of Kiki Cahn
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Julius Alexander
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Saturday
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5/18/2019
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grandfather of Moses Alexander
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Francine Marsha Singer
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Monday
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5/20/2019
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mother of Jay Singer
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Alvin Steiner
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Monday
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5/20/2019
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cousin of Ken Sobel
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Sarah Kulawitz
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Wednesday
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5/22/2019
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grandmother of Harvey Kulawitz
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It is traditional to light a memorial candle on the eve of the yahrzeit at home and to recite
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