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Shabbat Announcements
January 17 and January 18, 2020
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This Shabbat
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Candle lighting: 4:34 p.m.
Kabbalat Shabbat Services at 7:30 p.m. honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Featuring Beth Styles, Music Director, guest musicians Tricia Small, Jason Terry and the New World Chorus
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Parshat Shemot
Shabbat-in-the-Round Services at 9:30 a.m.
Featuring Cantor Deborah Katchko-Gray
We thank our Torah readers this Shabbat: Amanda Geffner, Rabbi Gerry Ginsburg, Rabbi Joshua Hammerman, Bert Madwed
Shabbat Ends: 5:39
p.m.
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Monday-Friday: 7:30-8:00 a.m.
Sundays & federal holidays: 9:00 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.
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SPECIAL KABBALAT SHABBAT SERVICE
Friday, January 17, 7:30 p.m.
Join us as we honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. See
flyer.
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TEMPLE ROCK PLANNING MEETING
Wednesday, January 22, 6:30 p.m. 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].
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HAVE SOMETHING TO DONATE TO TEMPLE ROCK????
Last Date to Donate: January 22
"Bring us the goods!" Experiences (i.e. private tours, backstage tours, meet and greets, use your imagination!), tickets for tv show tapings, sporting events, theater tickets, time shares, restaurant gift certificates, bottles of wine, and household goods. For questions or to donate, contact Steve Lander at
[email protected]
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TEMPLE ROCK - A ROARING 20's THEMED EVENT!
Saturday, February 1, 2020, 7:00-11:30 p.m. See flyer for all of the fun details!
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Please click on this link to purchase tickets.
You may join the growing list of your fellow Temple members and vendors who have become Sponsors, Patrons, or Friends of Temple Rock in Support of TBE by selecting these giving categories when purchasing tickets.
Program Sponsor
Leo P. Gallagher & Son Funeral Home
Diamond Sponsors*
Thomas Gallagher Funeral Home
Miriam and Steven Sosnick
Dana and Carl Weinberg
Patrons*
Devra Jaffe-Berkowitz and Parry Berkowitz
Cynthia and the Honorable Richard Blumenthal
Marsha Colten and Robert Cohen
Sue Frieden
Denise and David Greenman
Elissa and James Hyman
Sari and Alan Jaffe
Betsy and Peter Kempner
Lois Stark and Gary Lessen
Chris Maroc
Marsha Shendell
Eileen and Fred Springer
TNS Group
Sheryl and Daniel Young
Friends*
Stephne and Kerrin Behrend
Amy and Mel Bloomenthal
Carol and Wil Brewer
Melody Prenner-Bryant and Jon Bryant
Malerie Yolen-Cohen and Jeff Cohen
Bud Freund and Cathy Bernstein
Barbara and Stan Friedman
Myra and John Graubard
Susan and Art Greenwald
Peggy and Alan Kalter
Sharon and Steven Katz
Liz and Scott Krowitz
Lieba and Steven Lander
Lisa and Jeffrey Manheim
Patriot Bank
Debra and Stephen Pollack
Risa and Steven Raich
Meredith and Eric Reuben
Barbara Muller and John Romanow
Barbara and Steven Rothstein
Susan and Carl Shapiro
Danielle and Lael Shapiro
Marilyn Galler Sofer and Robert Sofer
Harriet and Sy Weinstein
Nicole and Ron Zussman
*List in Formation
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Saturday, January 18, 9:30 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. Musical guest is Cantor Deborah Katchko-Gray. See flyer for details and 2020 Shabbat in the Round schedule.
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SHABBAT UNPLUGGED FEATURING CANTOR DEBORAH JACOBSON
Friday, January 24, 7:30 p.m. at TBE
Cantor Deborah Jacobson and the Shabbat Unplugged Band will join us for a song-filled, joyful and prayerful Kabbalat Shabbat. All ages are welcome. Dress is casual and there will be outrageous desserts afterward. See flyer for details.
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ADULT EDUCATION WITH RABBI HAMMERMAN: BEYOND DISPUTE - DEBATES THAT SHAPE JEWISH LIFE
Tuesday Evenings at 7:30 p.m. next session on January 28.
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. Register at www.tinyurl.com/tbeadulted. See flyer for details. Call 203-322-6901, ext. 300 for questions.
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INTERFAITH BIBLE STUDY- SIX SESSIONS
Thursday Afternoons from 2-3 p.m. at Edgehill Retirement Community
Next session: January 23
Join Rabbi Hammerman and Reverend Shelley Donaldson of the First Presbyterian Church (the "Fish Church") for a six-part interfaith conversation on the biblical books of Psalms, Proverbs, Lamentations, Job and Ecclesiastes, to be held at Edgehill Retirement Community, 122 Palmers Hill Road, Stamford. The mini-series, organized by the Interfaith Council, runs on Thursday afternoons from January 16 through February 20, at 2:00-3:00 p.m. The public is welcome and there is no charge to attend. For questions, contact Rabbi Hammerman at [email protected].
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MID-WINTER THEOLOGICAL STUDY
4 Sessions on Thursdays beginning, January 23, 7:30 p.m.
Join a different clergy member from the Stamford community for each session and engage in scintillating discussion and learning of unique topics. See the
flyer for dates and locations for each of the sessions. Note: Rabbi Hammerman will be teaching the 2nd session on January 30 at TBE! The community is welcome and the sessions are free of charge. For questions and to RSVP, contact Mark Lingle at
[email protected] or 203-570-6226.
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SHABABIMBAM
Saturday, January 25, 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.
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TBE FORUM - PRESENTATION AND DISCUSSION
Sunday, January 26, 7:30 p.m. at TBE
"Civil Liberties in this Country...What Can We Expect in 2020?" is the topic for this evening. Guest speaker is David McGuire, Regional Executive Director of the ACLU. The community is welcome and the session is free of charge. See
flyer for details. For questions, contact Polly Geller at 203-329-0386 or Sharon Turshen at 203-323-3872.
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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].
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TBE ADULT LEARNING - "CONTEMPORARY JEWISH QUESTIONS"
Six sessions starting: Thursday, February 6, 7-8 p.m. at TBE
Explore modern Jewish issues, writings, and viewpoints through halakha (Jewish law) with Rabbi Gerry Ginsburg. All welcome, no prior knowledge of Hebrew or the Bible necessary, and no charge. For questions or to RSVP, contact the office at 203-322-6901, ext. 300. See
flyer for details.
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KIDS IN THE ROUND
Saturday, February 8, 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.
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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].
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ADULT B'NAI MITZVAH CLASS
Tuesday, January 21, 7:00- 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.
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RELIGIOUS VOICES & THE CLIMATE EMERGENCY
Sunday, February 23, 3:00 p.m. at the Ferguson Library
A panel discussion presented by the Interfaith Council of Southwestern CT, featuring local clergy and our own Rabbi Joshua Hammerman. See flyer.
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SPONSOR A "SHABBAT BAG" FOR JEWISH
HOSPITAL PATIENTS
During the month of January, TBE Reyut Committee volunteers visit patients at Stamford Hospital to deliver Shabbat Bags on Fridays. The bags may be sponsored for $36. See
flyer for details.
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JAM SESSION WITH OTHER TBE MUSICIANS! JOIN NOW!
Do you like to sing? Do you know how to play a musical instrument
but haven't played in a while? Well then, TBE is looking for you!
TBE Connect is interested in connecting any musically inclined people for a Jam Session to plan future activities and events - possibly as part of one of the many events being planned to celebrate the 100th anniversary of TBE.
If you're interested in joining a group of music lovers, please email Lisa Grove-Raider at
[email protected].
Stay tuned for a meeting date/Jam Session in the near future.
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NEW SISTERHOOD COOKBOOK!
Sisterhood is creating a brand 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].
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Suzanne and Norman Stone for their donation to the Shabbat Bag Fund in memory of Suzanne's mother, Mildred Sesnowitz, z'l.
Meryl and Hank Silverstein for their donation to the Shabbat Bag Fund in memory of Meryl's mother, Freda Novick, z'l, and her aunt, Etta Rich, z'l.
Ellen Gottfried for her donation to the Shabbat Bag fund in honor of Wendy Miles completing Daf Yomi.
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