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CHAILITES
April 22, 2020
(Dates and times are also on the TBC calendar)

Click on the link below to register for the Zoom online event:

**Please note: if you registered for last week's "Creating Confirmation" session, you can use the same link/ password to join on Sunday.**

 

Please remember that you must REGISTER for everything that you plan on attending.**

 

Once you click on the links below, you will be taken to a webpage where you will enter your name and email address. Once you submit this information, you will receive a CONFIRMATION EMAIL that includes the LINK you will use to join the program and the PASSWORD that you will need to enter after clicking the link to join.

**YOU MUST SAVE THE CONFIRMATION EMAILS THAT YOU RECEIVE. THEY ARE THE ONLY PLACES WHERE THE LINKS AND PASSWORDS WILL APPEAR.**

If you would like friends or family members to attend any of these programs, you can forward this email to them and tell them to use the links below to register. We would love to add them to our community!  
Funds, Food and Volunteers Needed 
for Dorothy Day House!
 
From TBC Social Action: For the past three weeks, we have been serving grab-and-go sandwich bags (containing two sandwiches, fruit, cookies, snacks and a water bottle) from the door of the kitchen from 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm. We also deliver 30 bags to the people who are sheltered at the Super 8 motel.

Recently the number of people appearing at the door has increased significantly. Given the economic pressures many people are under and resulting food insecurity, it is likely that this number may increase further. This means we will need more donations.
    
As of 4/21, we need bottled water, fruit (apples and bananas), cookies and snacks. Of these, bottled water is our greatest need but of course we need sandwiches every day. Since sandwiches have a shorter shelf life than bottled water or cookies, Lynn Taborsak has been scheduling sandwich donations so we have just the right amount each day. If you are interested in making sandwiches,  please send her an email at  ddhhsandwiches@gmail.com.

Our need for afternoon volunteers (from 2:00 pm to 4:30 pm) is also increasing. We were adequately staffed with two people a day, but now we will require a third person. If you are 60 or under and available, please let me know. 
 
Per the governor's order, everyone is supposed to be wearing masks when outside in public places. We recently received a large donation of masks which should cover our volunteer needs for the immediate future.   However, many of our guests are not wearing masks and some have asked for them. If you have extra commercial masks or can make homemade masks, please bring them down so we can distribute them to the guests.
 
Since we are likely not to need non-perishable food donations (ex soup) for a while, we are directing people to the Daily Bread Food Pantry (25 West St - entrance off Terrace Place). Donations are accepted on Mondays between 11am and 2pm and Friday between 8:30am and 11:30am.

I am posting updates on what we need each day on our website at

so please check the website to stay current on our needs. I am also updating the voicemail message on our phone at 203-743-7988.

Yahrzeit Memorial Plaques at TBC

As the secular year begins, we know that many of us are thinking of loved ones who have passed away, and we invite you to use this moment of transition, of remembering and looking forward, to commemorate the lives and blessings of your loved ones with a memorial plaque. Please see this announcement from Rabbi Bearman and President Baulsir for more information .

Additionally, we would like to invite the entire community to a SPECIAL SERVICE OF DEDICATION on MAY 15, 2020. If you have any questions, please call TBC's main office (203-544-8695). We would be happy to help you in any way that we can.
Don't Forget to Use AmazonSmile!  

TBC has signed up for AmazonSmile.  When you shop there, Amazon will donate 0.5% of the price of your eligible AmazonSmile purchases to Temple Bnai Chaim.  Support TBC every time you shop.  Bookmark this special URL for TBC members:

You shop ... Amazon gives to Temple B'nai Chaim. It's as easy as that!  Support TBC by starting your shopping at AmazonSmile! 
Upcoming Events and Save the Dates! 
Creating Confirmation Together, 8th-12th Grade (Register in Advance!)
  Sunday, April 26, 11:30 am - 12:00 pm
  Sunday, May 3, 11:30 am - 12:00 pm
  Sunday, May 17, 11:30 am - 12:00 pm

Shabbat Family Service Celebrating Teachers and Madrachim
Friday, May 1, 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Shabbat Family Service Honoring High School Seniors 
Friday, May 8, 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm 
 
See the TBC Calendar for upcoming events

Yahrzeits, April 24 - 29
    Zeicher tzaddik livrachah! 
May the memory of the righteous be for a blessing!

David Krengel Saturday 4/25/2020 father of Marilyn Van Raalte
Edyce Hornig Monday 4/27/2020 mother of Claire Fennessey
Bella Edelman Wednesday 4/29/2020 grandmother of Jodi Simon Stewart
     
It is traditional to light a memorial candle on the eve of the yahrzeit at home and to recite Kaddish when lighting the yahrzeit candle. It is also a custom to make donations in memory of loved ones around the time.

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        Temple B'nai Chaim             Mailing Address: P.O. Box 305, Georgetown, CT 06829
        Phone: 203 544-8695          Location: 82 Portland Avenue, Wilton CT 06897 ( Directions)

        Rabbi: Rachel Bearman         Director of Lifelong Learning: Karin Beitel
        President: Cindy Baulsir        Office Manager/Facility Use: Denise Seccurra
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