Weekly News Update: March 21, 2019
Shabbat Tzav
Friday, March 22
5:50 pm:  Min h ah , Kabbalat Shabbat and Ma’ariv led by  Hazzan  Shoshi Levin Goldberg
6:49 pm:  Shabbat candle lighting

Saturday, March 23 
9:00 am:  Shabbat  morning services in the Milstein Sanctuary
Shaharit:   H azzan  Shoshi Levin Goldberg 
Bar Mitzvah: Nathan Shpilberg
Torah Readers:  Rabbi Dina Shargel, Rabbi Gordon Tucker, Marge Moline, Michael Kay, Rabbinic Intern Mitchell Blank, Nathan Shpilberg
Haftarah Reader:   Nathan Shpilberg                 
Sermon:  Rabbinic Intern Mitchell Blank     
Musaf   H azzan  Shoshi Levin Goldberg
10:45 am:  Sim h at  Shabbat (for children grades K-2 and their parents) in Irene Schwebel Chapel
10:45 am:  Rua h   on Shabbat (for children grades 3-5) in the Lower Level Conference Room 
11:00 am:  Tot Shabbat ln Tot Shabbat room
12:45 pm Parashat HaShavua  
                                             
Minhah :
6:30 pm H avurah  Minyan Seudah Shelishit offsite
7:00 pm:   Min h ah  service in the Irene Schwebel Chapel
8:00 pm:   Havdalah

In Case You Missed It...
Rabbi Emeritus Gordon Tucker wrote an email letter to our community about the March 31st Launch of The Rabbi Gordon Tucker Fund for Jewish Learning, Thought and Culture
Read his letter  here
Don't Forget!
Pick up your Mishloa h Manot Basket. We have one for every TIC family!
Pick up times can be viewed   here
Upcoming TIC Events
Purim Carnival
Sunday, March 24, 2019
There are lots of new and exciting activities at this year's Purim Carnival. Cost is $15 per person/$60 max per family - includes a meal and unlimited games. Ticket registration closes on Saturday night at midnight. Buy your tickets here . Click here for details. Questions? Email us here .
Rabbi Gordon Tucker Fund for Jewish Learning, Thought and Culture Kickoff Event
Sunday, March 31, 2019
"Exploring the Dynamic Relationship Between Israel and the Diaspora"
Join us for an exceptional morning of learning as we welcome four distinguished Jewish scholars: Rabbis Shai Held and Ethan Tucker, Hadar Institute; Rabbi Jane Kanarek, Hebrew College; and Journalist and Hartman Fellow Yair Ettinger. The event is free and open to the community. Israel-themed children's activities and babysitting available. From 9:15 am-1:00 pm. Please register here.
Author Talk 
Tuesday, April 2, 2019
Join us as we welcome the world's first Passover Haggadah Graphic Novel Creator and Cartoonist Jordan "Gorf" B. Gorfinkel, He will be talking about his book at 7:30 pm at TIC. This is a free event. Click flyer for details.
TIC Adults on the Move Day Trip to Jacob Burns Film Center
Wednesday, April 3, 2019
We're seeing the movie The Interpreter , part of the Movie Matinee Jewish Film Festival. The day includes brunch, movie talk, a coach bus ride and feature film. Registration is now closed. If interested, call the TIC office to check for cancellations.
Hartman Course at TIC—iEngage
Jewish Values and the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict
Wednesday, April 3, 2019
This series of exciting multimedia courses examines the outlook for Israel’s future by exploring its past achievements and milestones. Click here for details and additional course dates. From 6:30 - 8:00 pm. RSVP here .
Spring Book Fair
Wednesday, April 3-Sunday, April 7, 2019
Refresh your home library and help build our school and Shabbat libraries! Come to the TIC Spring Book Fair and browse our wide selection of children's books, graphic novels, cookbooks and much more. Click flyer for details.
Monthly Contemplative Minyan
Saturday, April 6, 2019
Join Gladstein Rabbinic Fellow Ariana Capptauber for a Sha h arit service that will deepen the rest and joy of Shabbat by opening our hearts and lifting our spirits. From 9:15-10:00 am. Click flyer for details.
Spring Blood Drive
Sunday, April 7, 2019
8:00 am-2:00 pm
Consider doing a mitzvah and help our community maintain an adequate blood supply! Free cookies, juice and the satisfaction of helping others. Sign up for the Spring Blood Drive here! Questions? Email us here . Click flyer for details.
El Al Ambassadors are Coming to TIC
Sunday, April 7, 2019
11:30 am-1:00 pm
Flight attendants and pilots from El Al get personal as they share inspiring stories from their travels across the globe. Reception & program. Click flyer for details. Hosted by the 5 Synagogues of White Plains.
TIC Adults on the Move Day Trip to the Jewish Museum
Thursday, May 16, 2019
9:15 am-4:15 pm
Experience the multi-sensory exhibits featuring the singer, songwriter, poet and novelist Leonard Cohen. Join us for a day at the Jewish Museum that includes a coach bus ride, snacks, entry fee and docent-led tour. Click flyer for details. Register here .
Women at the Seder Table
Tuesday, April 2, 2019
A pre- Pesa h learning session with Dr. Joshua Kulp, Rosh Yeshiva and Co-Founder of the Conservative Yeshiva at the Fuchsberg Jerusalem Center.
Taking place at a TIC members' home at 7:30 pm.
Youth Group & Teen Events, Courses and Services
TIC Teens Together
Wednesday, March 27, 2019
6:30 pm
AJC interfaith Seder: Interactive dinner with teens of Calvary Baptist Church, followed by an interfaith seder. For teens in 9-12 grade. If you're not a HT teen, please RSVP here . Click flyer for details and additional TIC Together events.
Youth and Family Programming
See Youth and Family Services schedule  here .
Ongoing Classes at TIC

CANCELED - Thursday Parashat Hashavua Class
The March 21st class led by Rabbinic Intern Mitch Blank is canceled. The next class will take place on Thursday, March 28.
Intermediate/Advanced Hebrew Class - The Bible in Song
Sunday, March 24, 2019
9:45 am
Join a lively group of Hebrew-speaking adults and teens for an hour of music, reading, translation and discussion. Led by Rabbi Dina Shargel. Click flyer for details.
Lion At The Fox
Monday, March 25, 2019
7:00 pm
Join Rabbi Ari at the Brazen Fox Bar for some socializing, learning and discussion. Click flyer for details.
The Learning Institute
Tuesday, March 26, 2019
9:30 am-12:00 pm
Join us for one or both sessions! Session one explores the writing of Philip Roth as it relates to the Jewish experience. Session two highlights the Books of Esther and Ruth - just in time for Purim and Shavuot! Click here for details.

CANCELED - Breakfast & Learn
The March 29th Breakfast & Learn has been canceled. The next class will take place on Friday, April 12.
Weekly Saturday Parashat Hashavua Class
Learners in Grades K-5 are invited to join us in Rooms D and E to study the week's Torah portion.
 
Sunday Mornings: Lay-Led Talmud Class
Congregants studying Talmud together. No prior background needed, all are welcome and invited. 8:00 am in the library.
Greater Community-Wide Events
Intergenerational Storytelling through Clay for Seniors and Teens
Wednesday, March 27, 2019
4:30-6:30 pm
A skilled teacher will help you make a clay artifact that expresses your story. Participants will work in pairs and have an opportunity to share stories and create a clay project. Taking place at Arts Westchester, 31 Mamaroneck Ave in White Plains. Additional dates: 4/3 and 4/11. Register here or call 914-573-8906.
Westchester Government Relations Legislative Breakfast
Friday, March 29, 2019
7:45 am
New York State Attorney General Letitia James will keynote at this annual breakfast taking place at Temple Israel Center. The event is free and co-sponsored by UJA-Federation and Westchester Jewish Council. Click flyer for details & register here.
JCC Mid-Westchester Annual Benefit
Tuesday, April 30, 2019
The JCC of Mid-Westchester is having its Annual Benefit and will be honoring TIC members Hallie Greenberg and Allyson Wisel. Congratulations to the honorees! Read more here .
16th Annual J. Harold Nissen Awards Dinner/
Hudson Valley Region of the Federation of Jewish Men's Clubs
Sunday, May 5, 2019
5:00 pm
Congregation Sons of Israel, Briarcliff Manor, NY
Brotherhood of Temple Israel Center invites you attend the awards dinner honoring our own Rabbi Ari Isenberg, 2019 Man of the Year, and TIC member Deborah Margolis, 2019 Youth of the Year. Mazal tov to the honorees! Click here for information.
Ongoing TIC Initiatives
The  H esed Circle
Bikkur H olim * Senior Connect * Shiva Support  
Click here for more information. Questions? Email us here .

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. Click here if you'd like to request our services.

Sisterhood Mah Jongg
Join the Sisterhood for a game or two of mah jongg on Thursday nights from 7:00-9:30 pm. 
Nursery School
No school on Tuesday, March 26, due to professional development
Nursery School Registration for the 2019-2010 school year is open. To register, click here . For tuition rates, click here . Please remember that enrollment is subject to availability and will be granted on a first-come, first-served basis. 
Magical Mondays  
Monday, March 25, 2019
Come play and make new friends! FREE drop-in play time from 9:00-10:00 am. Click flyer for details. 
H allah Bake  
Thursday, March 28, 2019
Join us for wine and h allah tasting, schmooze with your friends and make new ones at TIC Nursery School's Hallah Bake, led by Carol Meyers. Every participant gets to make and take home their own fresh h allah. Click flyer for details. 
Bim Bam
Friday, March 29, 2019 
A pre-Shabbat class for children ages three and under. Join a Nursery School educator along with H azzan Shoshi Levin Goldberg for Hebrew and Shabbat-related songs, stories, friends and fun! Registration for the fall session is now open. Click flyer for details.  
Spring Book Fair
Wednesday, April 3-Sunday, April 7, 2019
We are excited to be planning for our Fourth Annual Book Fair! We will have a special STEAM activity and book reading for all pre-K children, siblings and their families. Bagels and coffee will be served. Click flyer for details.
Babies & Bagels 
Thursday, April 11, 2019
Join H azzan Shoshi Levin Goldberg and learn how to make meaningful rituals at home with your family. Connect with other parents of young babies while enjoying coffee and bagels. This is a free event. Click flyer for details. 
H avarut Torah

Please check out our special events on March 27, April 3 and April 10 .
 Click flyer for details. 
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