Shabbat Announcements
December 14-15 , 2018
This Shabbat
Friday, December 14
Candle lighting: 4:08 pm



Kabbalat  Shabbat:  7:30 p.m. 

Guest Speaker:  Rabbi Geoffrey Mitelman (see below)

Guest Musician:  Beth Styles

Babysitting in the Young Families Clubhouse (behind the Social Hall):
7:15 p.m.  -  9:15 p.m.

Watch our live stream on TBE's Facebook page or at tbe.org/tbe-live .

Saturday, December 15
Parashat Vayigash

Breakfast, Gathering & Schmooze:  9:30 a.m.

Shabbat-in-the-Round Service 9:45 a.m.
(see below)

Shabbat Ends: 5:13 p.m.
Daily Minyan

Monday-Friday: 7:30-8:00 am
Sundays and federal holidays: 9 am

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.

In Memoriam

We mourn the passing of...

Rosalie Koester, z'l, mother of Michael Koester.
Susan Friedman, z'l, wife of Robert Friedman.
Walter R. Wertheim, z'l, father of Fran Ginsburg.

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

To make a memorial contribution, please click here .
 
UPCOMING EVENTS
HOW DO WE TALK ABOUT SCIENCE AND RELIGION?
Friday, December 14 @ 7:30 p.m.
Guest speaker:  Rabbi Geoffrey A. Mitelman.  Rabbi Mitelman is the Founding Director of Sinai and Synapses, an organization that bridges the scientific and religious worlds.  Click here to view flyer.
SHABBAT-IN-THE-ROUND
Shabbat, December 15 @ 9:30 a.m.
Relax and renew your soul as we explore traditional prayers from new perspectives, probing them for deeper meaning, in chant and in conversation.  For more info, please click here .
HANDS-ON HAVDALAH
Saturday, January 12 from 5:30 p.m.-7:00 p.m.
Family Havdalah Service for families with children age 4 to 8 (siblings welcome!)  Pizza, games, crafts and activities.  You do not need to be a TBE member to participate.  There is no charge.  RSVP .  Flyer .
TU B'SH'VAT ICE CREAM SEDER
Sunday, January 13 @ 10:30 a.m.
A celebration for families and children, led by TBE Religious School students.  Flyer .
SISTERHOOD PRESENTS LADIES NIGHT OUT BYOE* AND A SHOW
Thursday, January 24th a t Curtain Call, 1349 Newfield Avenue, Stamford
This is an opportunity to spend an evening schmoozing and laughing with old friends and meeting new friends.  Doors open at 7:00 pm. Bring dinner, snacks, drinks and/or dessert. (*BYOEverything).  The show, Wedding Belles, starts at 8:00 pm. $25/Ticket: Drop off/mail checks to TBE, 350 Roxbury Road 06902, Attention: TBE Sisterhood.  Questions?  Call Karen Resnick at (203) 536-3115. See Flyer for deta ils. 
ADULT EDUCATION
MENSCH-MARKS:  THE CLASS
Seven Thursday Afternoons beginning January 10 from 12:00 noon-1:00 p.m.
A sneak-preview and exploration of Jewish values featured in Rabbi Hammerman's new book, "Mensch-Marks:  Life Lessons of a Human Rabbi - Wisdom for Untethered Times."  RSVPFlyer .
ADULT B'NAI MITZVAH CLASS
Selected Tuesdays from 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
If you have never had the experience of a meaningful Bar/Bat Mitzvah, this is your opportunity!  Details and flyer .
ANCIENT WISDOM FOR A MODERN WORLD - AN INTERFAITH LOOK AT WISDOM LITERATURE AND TRADITION
4 Thursdays beginning January 24 
NEWS AND REMINDERS
CHRISTMAS DINNERS AT THE SHELTERS
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
Monday, December 24
Please click here for full details.
PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN
BABYSITTING FRIDAY EVENINGS FOR CHILDREN  18 MONTHS - 8 YEARS OLD!
Friday, December 14 from 7:15-9:15 p.m.
RSVP is not required, but if you know in advance that you plan to participate, we would greatly appreciate it if you would email us at [email protected].  See all dates here .
KIDS DRUM CIRCLE
Shabbat, December 15 from 10:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Led by Natasha Fenster and Steve Epstein.  This program is free and open to everyone.  No need to be a TBE member to participate!
For more information, please click here .
ShaBaBimBam
Shabbat, December 15 @ 11:00 a.m.
A Shabbat morning program for families with children 5 and younger (with older siblings welcome!) Join us for a warm Shabbat morning family experience in the Clubhouse (in the back of the TBE building). Everyone is welcome. You don't need to be a TBE member to participate. Questions? Contact us at [email protected] .   Flyer .
K'TANIM
Sunday, January 13 @ 9:00 a.m.
A monthly Religious School drop-off program for 3 and 4 year-olds.  You do NOT need to be a Temple Member to enroll!  Tell your friends!  Details .  
            Register your child here .
TBE TEVA KIDS
Sunday, January 27 from 9:00 a.m.-11:45 a.m. 
A drop-off educational program for 3 and 4 year-olds.  Teva Kids will explore science and nature through a uniquely Jewish perspective, integrating the principles of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math) education with Jewish values, stories, rituals, blessings and spirituality.  Register here .  Details and costs .
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