Friday, November 9
4:22 pm: Shabbat candle lighting
4:30 pm:
Havurah Minyan offsite
4:40 pm: Kabbalat Shabbat services in the Milstein Sanctuary
Kabbalat Shabbat:
Rabbi Ari Isenberg-Grzeda and Cantor Melissa Berman
Ma'ariv:
Hazzan Shoshi Levin Goldberg
Saturday, November 10
9:00 am: Shabbat services in the Milstein Sanctuary
Shaharit:
Rabbi Dina Shargel
Torah Readers:
Georgia Davis, Sarah Grand, Beth Grafman, Michael Kay, Howie Kornstein, Orly Kornstein and Rabbi Dina Shargel
Haftarah Reader:
Renana Rosenbloom
Musaf:
Hazzan Shoshi Levin Goldberg
9:30 am:
Havurah Minyan in the gym
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
11:45 am: Kiddush in Reception Halls
12:45 pm:
Parashat HaShavua in rooms D & E
4:15 pm:
Minhah Bar Mitzvah services in the Milstein Sanctuary
Bar Mitzvah: Eytan Sieger
Torah Reader:
Eytan Sieger
4:30 pm:
Minyan in the Irene Schwebel Chapel
Torah Reader:
Rabbi Dina Shargel
5:31 pm: Havdalah
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#StandWithPittsburgh
The relationship between God and the Jewish people is like the relationship between twins. When the body of one aches, the other feels it, too.
- Midrash Shemot Rabbah
As we continue to contemplate our new reality after last week's devastating attack, here are some resources we hope will prove helpful:
Techniques on how to talk about Pittsburgh with your children here.
American Jewish Committee here.
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TIC Events: November 2018
This Friday! 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
Reservations required.
This Saturday! Shabbat Afternoon Café First Book Talk
Join us for a book talk by
Tal Keina
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Supervision for children will be provided.
November 10
1:30 pm
Lower Level conference room
This Sunday! Brotherhood Event In Recognition of Veteran's Day
This Sunday, November 11, from 9:30 - 11:30 am at TIC. Discussion and overview of Vietnam War and culture
. All are welcome. Light breakfast will be served. Adults are encouraged to join in the learning and then at 11:00 am they can share their knowledge with the Shorashim students.
Next Wednesday! Day Trip to Temple Emanu-El (NYC)
 Temple Emanu-El stands as one of NYC's preeminent architectural, cultural and religious landmarks.
Wednesday, November 14, 2018, 9:45 am - 4:45 pm
Click here to reserve a spot.
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Lost and Found:
Lost last weekend at TIC:
Olive-colored coat.
Contact the synagogue if you mistakenly took it.
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Ongoing Classes at TIC
Thursday Evenings:
Parashat Hashavua Class
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. Led by Rabbinic Intern Mitch Blank.
Friday Mornings: Breakfast and Learn
The Intersection of Jewish Ritual and Ethics
 NEXT FRIDAY, November 19 at 7:50 am, Taught by Rabbi Dina Shargel
Delve into a treasure trove of texts exploring the ethical underpinning of the ritual mitzvot. Click on the flyer for dates and details.
Sunday Mornings: Lay-Led Talmud Class
Congregants studying Talmud together. No prior background needed, all are welcome and invited.
Sunday Mornings: Intermediate/Advanced Hebrew Class
The Bible in Song
 9:30 am in the Irene Schwebel Chapel with Rabbi Dina Shargel
View flyer for dates.
Tuesdays Mornings: The Learning Institute
SESSION 1: 9:30-10:45 am The Immigrant and European Worlds of Our Fathers...and Our Mothers
SESSION 2: 10:50 am-12:00 noon The Holocaust, Not Again!
View flyer for dates and details.
Wednesday Evenings: Hartman Course at TIC
Final session is November 14, 6:30-8:00 pm in RH 1
Co-taught by Rabbi Futterman and Rabbi Isenberg, this exciting multimedia iEngage course examines the outlook for Israel's future by exploring its past achievements and milestones. RSVP to Rabbi Isenberg at
a.isenberg@templeisraelcenter.org
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Shabbat Service & Dinner for Families with Children who are in Kindergarten and Nursery School
Friday, November 16
Registration required, RSVP
here.
5:15-5:45pm Shabbat Hamudim Service followed by
5:45pm Dinner and shmooze with other adults while children are engaged in age-appropriate activities. Evening will conclude by 7:15pm.
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Don't want to cook for Thanksgiving? Let Abel Caterers do it for you!
 If interested click on the form, fill it out
and return to Kelly Kressler in the synagogue office.
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Hanukkah at TIC
TIC Young Couples Group: The
Latke Ball
Saturday night, December 1 at 8:00 pm
 Book your babysitter and join us for evening of live music, light bites, drinks and entertainment.
TIC Top Teen Chef and Community-Wide
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anukkah Celebration and Dinner
 December 5, 2018
RSVP required
here.
TIC
Hannukah Drive
 Support Toys for Tots, Kids' Kloset, WJCS and Midnight Run
View flyer for items that we'll be collecting
Hannukah Happenings include youth events and community-wide Dreidel Mania
 See flyer--more details to come
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Monday, November 12
3:00-4:30 pm
Have fun! Make slime! Play games!
HOMEWORK & HANGOUT
Ruah (grades 3-5) and Kadima (grades 6-8)
 Bring your homework, finish your homework, help each other with homework and hang out with your TIC friends! Snacks will be provided.
Monday November 12 in the Youth Lounge, 4:00-6:00 pm. Open to all TIC youth in grades 3-8 (Ruah and Kadima).
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Greater Community-Wide Events
This Sunday: 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.
November 11, December 16, January 27, March 24, May 19, and Pride Parade in June.
HONOR DAY EVENT at Congregation Kol Ami
The 5 Synagogues of White Plains together with the Westchester Jewish Council invite you for an inspiring evening in honor of Israeli solidiers
This year's Honor Day event will be a dessert reception and program at Congregation Kol Ami on
Tuesday, November 13 at 7:15 pm
Wounded soldiers Major Shlomo Becha and Brig. General (ret.) Avigdor Kahalani will share amazing, inspiring stories of their battle - and life - experiences. This will be an unforgettable evening. RSVP requested, click
here.
Free event. Co-sponsored by the Five Synagogues of White Plains Israel Action Committee
THANKSGIVING DIVERSITY BREAKFAST
OPENING OUR HEARTS AND MINDS
 Thursday, November 15, 2018
7:30-10:00 am
TIC is a communal partner in this event taking place at Manhattanville College, Purchase, NY. Contact For more information contact AJC, see flyer for details.
Kol Hazzanim and Westchester Jewish Council present this celebration
 Saturday, November 17 at 7:30 pm
Temple Israel Center of New Rochelle
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TIC Teens Together Events
Wednesday: Join TIC Teens and the Afya Foundation to sort medical supplies for people in need! We welcome Rabbi Gordon Tucker!
Wednesday, November 14
6:30-8:30 pm
This is for all TIC Teens (Grades 7-12).
Click flyer to details.
Seudah Shelishit and Havdalah for teens grades 9-12
Saturday, November 17 from 4:00-6:00 pm
At the home of Rabbi Matt and Chana Futterman
All TIC teens (grades 9-12) are invited to a festive havdalah to end Shabbat.
Teen Trip to Israel
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!
Information and registration can be found here on the website.
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YOUTH AND FAMILY PROGRAMMING NEWS
TIC Youth and Family Shabbat, see homepage of TIC website or click
here
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Third Fridays:
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: November 16, December 21.
5:15 pm - 5:45 pm
Room 19, the classroom across from the library
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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 Toledot. Learn more about it
here.
**Shorashim Calendar Change**
- 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 on December 5.
This Week in Shorashim
This Sunday: 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! If you can drive, contact
Lisa
or
Moreh Eric
. Please help us make the world a better place by volunteering to drive the children.
(There is regular Shorashim learning for grades K-5.)
Be'Atid...Coming Soon
Shabbat Dinner for Kindergarten and Nursery School Families
 Friday, November 16
Please note change in time from previous emails
Registration required, RSVP
here.
5:15-5:45pm Shabbat Hamudim Service followed by
5:45pm Dinner and shmooze with other adults while children are engaged in age-appropriate activities. Evening will conclude by 7:15pm.
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.
Please note this is a revised flyer with a revised address for package pickup!
November 18 Sunday Morning Breakfast
Hosted by the TIC Membership Committee in Reception Hall 3 from 9:00-11:30 am
Drop by and have a bagel, schmooze, bring your laptop and do some work, stay for a few minutes or all morning until pick-up.
If you'd like, please join your child for Community Tefilah as follows:
Grades 3-6: 9:45-10:15am, Grades K-2: 11-11:30am
Community Wide Hanukkah Event (TIC Top Teen Chef Hanukkah Edition)
Wednesday, December 5 from 6:00-7:00pm
Your $5 donation, (family max of $20), includes a slice of pizza, soda and a sufganiyah (jelly doughnut), followed by singing and communal candle lighting (bring your own hanukkiah to light with your family).
Beginning around 7:00pm, all who wish to stay are welcome to watch our TIC Teens as they face off against each other for TIC Top Teen Chef!
RSVP
here
to register for dinner or to sign up a teen for the chef's competition. See flyer below for more information.
Nov. 21-25: Thanksgiving Recess
Ongoing Opportunities throughout the year...
Shabbat at TIC
Did you know, that every single week we have a myriad of service options and opportunities at TIC on Shabbat/Saturday mornings? We invite your family to come, participate and learn!
Click here
to read what we have to offer you.
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: 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.
Jean Klipstein, office administrator, at 914-948-2800 x 123, or email
Havurat Torah News
As a teen community, we will be sending a care package to the teens of the Tree of Life synagogue. I invite your teen (whether in Havurat Torah or not) to write a letter of comfort and solidarity to the teens in Pittsburgh to include in the package as a show of our support. e-mail your letter to Cantor Melissa (
m.berman@templeisraelcenter.org
) by Tuesday, November 13.
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Veteran's Day Programming
Pre-registration required. There is no school Monday, November 12, however, the NS will be open 9:00 am to 12:00 noon, offering a fun morning of school activities for those who pre-register only.
Next Wednesday! Whimsical Wednesdays at TIC!
Tell Your Friends: We will be having FREE Drop-in play time
Wednesdays,
November 14, 21, 28, 9:00-10:00 am. Come play and make new friends!
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.
Next Thursday! Babies & Bagels
The Gift of Sleep. Trouble-shooting common sleep challenges through the first year
Thursday, November 15, 2018
9:15-10:30 am
Starting January 2019
Did your child just miss the cut off date to join our 2s program? Or did you think your child was not quite ready for a separated program in September? Then we have a program for you! Join our Turning Two Class starting January, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9:15-11:00 am.
Click on the flyer
more information.
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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
Thursday, November 29 at 8:00 pm
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There will be an informal discussion and light snacks.
For location and more information contact the synagogue office.
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The Hesed Circle
Bikkur Holim * Senior Connect * Shiva Support
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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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The next meeting is Wednesday, November 28 at 7:45 pm.
We will be reading the book, The Interestings, by Meg Wolitzer. Call the synagogue for details.
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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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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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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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