Shabbat Announcements
December 6 and December 7, 2019

     Community News
       
This Shabbat
Friday, December 6
Candle lighting: 4:07 p.m.

Kabbalat Shabbat at 7:30 p.m.

Featuring Beth Styles, Music Director and Tricia Small,  Musical Guest. 


Saturday, December 7
Parshat Vayetzei

Breakfast & Schmooze at 9:15 a.m.

Shabbat in the Round Services at 9:45 a.m., featuring Beth Styles, Music Director and Koby Hayon, Musical Guest. 

ShaBaBimBam at 11:00 a.m. in the TBE Clubhouse

Kids in the Round at 11:00 a.m. in the Mo'adon (youth lounge)

Kiddush luncheon following services

We thank our Torah readers this Shabbat: Rabbi Hammerman, Larry Katz, Bert Madwed, and Susan Schneiderman. 

Shabbat Ends: 5:12  p.m.
 
Daily Minyan

Monday-Friday: 7:30-8:00 a.m.
Sundays and federal holidays: 9 a.m.

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.


We mourn the passing of...

Martin Horwitz, z'l, brother of Belle Horwitz.

Marcia Pomerantz, z'l, mother of Sylvan Pomerantz.

May the families be comforted among the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem.

To make a memorial contribution, please click  here.
 
TBE SERVES HOLIDAY MEALS TO THE LESS FORTUNATE -
WE NEED YOUR HELP!
TBE SERVES HOLIDAY MEAL TO IMMIGRANT WORKERS
Sunday, December 22, 2:30-5:30 p.m. at 75 Selleck Street, Stamford.
TBE's Immigration Task Force is serving a meal for immigrant workers who are alone at the holidays through the Building One Community (B1C) organization.  The event will take place at 75 Selleck Street, Stamford.  We need your help for donations of food, paper goods, and gifts.  You can also help greet and serve food.  Please review the attached sheet to see how you can help.   Click here to sign-up for what you would like to donate.  For questions, contact Belle Horwitz at [email protected].
TBE'S SERVES CHRISTMAS MEALS TO LOCAL SHELTERS
Tuesday, December 24, Christmas Eve
Each year, TBE volunteers serve meals to local shelters.  This year there are three locations and possibly a fourth (TBD).  The needs for food, paper goods, toiletries, clothes, gifts and donations are great.  Please review the attached sheet to see how you can help.   Click here to sign-up for what you would like to donate.  For questions, contact Amy Temple at [email protected].
UPCOMING EVENTS
TBE ADULT EDUCATION SERIES - INTRODUCTION TO THE MIDRASH
Thursday, December 5, 7:00-8:30 p.m. 
Join Rabbi Ginsburg's introduction into the fascinating world of the Midrash.  To RSVP or for questions, contact Lisa Gittelman Udi at [email protected] or 203-322-6901, ext. 305.  See flyer for details.
SHABBAT IN THE ROUND
Saturday, December 7, 9:15 a.m. for Breakfast and Schmooze; Services begin at 9:45 a.m.
Relax and renew your soul during services as we explore traditional prayers from new perspectives featuring Beth Styles, Music Director and Koby Hayon, Musical Guest. See flyer for details and 2019-2020 Shabbat in the Round services schedule.
SHABABIMBAM 
Saturday, December 7, 11:00 a.m. in the TBE Clubhouse
Celebrate Shabbat with other young families with children 0-5 years old (siblings welcome) through beautiful music and prayer in the TBE Clubhouse (enter through main lobby doors and proceed to the rear of the building).  Kiddush luncheon follows services.  Open to the community.  For questions, contact Jami Fener at  [email protected] or  917-680-9413.  See flyer for details and dates for 2019-2020.  
KIDS IN THE ROUND 
Saturday, December 7, 11:00 a.m. in the TBE Mo'adon
A Shabbat service for families with children 5 to 8 years old (siblings welcome). Services will be led by musician Bobby Doowah in the Mo'adon (formerly known as the Youth Lounge).  Kiddush luncheon follows services.  Open to the community.  For questions, contact Jami Fener at  [email protected] or  917-680-9413.  See flyer for details and dates for 2019-2020.  
SISTERHOOD SPEAKER - "AMELIA EARHART: THE UNTOLD STORY"
Sunday, December 8, 9:30 a.m.
Join historian Mark Albertson to learn about Amelia's solo trip across the Atlantic and her support of the Equal Rights Amendment.  All welcome and light refreshments will be served.  Questions?  Contact Sisterhood at [email protected].  See flyer for details. 
TEMPLE ROCK PLANNING MEETING
 

Sunday, December 8, 9:30 in the library
Temple Rock is just around the corner.  Please join the planning committee for this major fundraiser.  Temple Rock is on Saturday, February 1, 2020.  Questions?  Contact Steve Lander at  [email protected].
DOOWAH DIDDEOS
Thursday, December 12, 10:00 a.m.
Our good friends, Jonathan Cahr, Rachel Bahar, and Bobby Doowah, are launching an exciting class of Early Childhood Music and Movement for children ages 0-5 and they have chosen TBE for its location.  Everyone is invited to this FREE OPEN HOUSE.  RSVP to [email protected].   For questions or more information, call 203-461-4428. See  flyer for details.  First regular class on Thursday, December 19, at 10:00 a.m.
TBE HANUKKAH SHABBAT
Friday, December 13.
Join in this festive and delicious Friday evening with family, friends, and members.  Dinner (kosher Chinese Food and latkes!) at 5:45 p.m. followed by a young children's program and Kabbalat Shabbat Services at 7:00 p.m.  RSVP by Monday, December 9 using this link: www.tinyurl.com/tbelatkes2019.  See flyer for details.
LEARN TO MAKE THE BEST CHALLAH EVER WITH LIEBA LANDER!
Sunday, December 15, 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.  - 2 Spots Left!!
If you would like to join the group to learn how to make delicious Challah, please email [email protected].  We have 10 signed-up and have room for 2 more! Sponsored by TBE Sisterhood.  See flyer for details.
ADULT EDUCATION WITH RABBI HAMMERMAN: BEYOND DISPUTE - DEBATES THAT SHAPE JEWISH LIFE 
Tuesday Evenings at 7:30 p.m. with the first session on December 17.
Discuss various debates that have been part of Jewish history and their relevance for contemporary Jewish life.  During each session, the class will watch a short video lecture by JTS faculty to initiate discussions.  Registration is required. See flyer for registration information.  Call 203-322-6901, ext. 300 for questions. 
MY GYM FAMILY PARTY
Sunday, January, 26, 3:00-4:30 p.m. at My Gym Stamford.
A fun family afternoon for toddlers, preschoolers and children through 9 years old.  The program is free.  Registration is required at www.tinyurl.com/tbemygym.  See flyer for details.  For questions, contact Jami Fener at 917-680-9413 or [email protected]
BabyBimBam - SUNDAY JAM SESH!
Sunday, February 9, 4:00-5:00 p.m. at TBE.
Join families with children 0-2 years old for jamming, singing, and playing!  All welcome, do not need to be a member of TBE.  See flyer for details.  For questions, contact Jami Fener at 917-680-9413 or [email protected]
ADULT EDUCATION
ADULT B'NAI MITZVAH CLASS
Tuesday, December 10, 2019, 6:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. at TBE.  
New participants welcome.  Prior knowledge of Hebrew or synagogue skills not required.  To RSVP or for questions, contact Rabbi Hammerman at [email protected].  See flyer  for details and schedule.
ADULT HEBREW CLASS
Wednesday, December 11, 7-8:00 p.m. - Last Class 
For questions, contact Lisa Gittelman Udi at  [email protected] or 203-322-6901, ext. 305.  
NEWS AND REMINDERS

SAVE THE DATE - TEMPLE ROCK!
Saturday, February 1, 2020
NEW SISTERHOOD COOKBOOK!
Sisterhood is creating a new cookbook (1st one was published in 2006) to celebrate Temple Beth El's 100th Birthday.  Submit your favorite recipes and be part of this iconic effort to honor TBE.  See flyer for instructions on how to participate.  For questions, contact Fran Ginsburg at  [email protected].
JOIN TEMPLE BETH EL ON A HUMANITARIAN TOUR OF CUBA
March 15-22, 2020
Led by Rabbi Joshua & Dr. Mara Hammerman, and featuring Professor Stephen Berk.  The trip is presently full and we have started a waiting list.  Click  here  for online trip details, itinerary, and to reserve.  See flyer for details.  
SAVE THE DATE: EMPTY NESTERS GO ON A GRAND BOAT TOUR OF JEWISH NEW YORK
April 26, 2020
Join other Empty Nesters for a delightful and educational boat tour of Jewish New York including the following sites:  the RMS Titanic's docking point before embarking on her maiden voyage, first synagogue in North America, the Lower East Side, and Williamsburg.  You will hear stories about Rabbi Jacob Joseph, the first Chief Rabbi of New York City, architect Louis Kahn who designed the Four Freedoms Park, and much much more.   Don't miss this unique opportunity! Watch for details.
SAVE THE DATE: EASTERN EUROPE JEWISH HERITAGE TOUR
July 6-17, 2020
Join Rabbi Joshua and Dr. Mara Hammerman on an Eastern European Jewish Heritage Tour including Prague, Budapest, Krakow, Lublin, and Warsaw, and optional pre-tour to Berlin (July 1-6, 2020).  Click  here for online trip details, itinerary, and to reserve.  See  flyer for details.
KNOW SOMEONE INTERESTED IN JOINING OUR TBE FAMILY?
Contact Steve Lander at  [email protected] or 203-322-6901, ext. 304, and he will contact them.  We have great deals for young families and new member discounts.
B'NAI MITZVAH PROJECTS
The following students are engaged in Mitzvah Projects as part of their upcoming B'nai Mitzvah:

Jonah Rosenberg - "Ronald McDonald House in memory of Emmet Manheim, z'l," collecting tabs from soda, soup, and pet food cans, and collecting food/household items.   To learn more about these projects, click  here .
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