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Shabbat, Shemini Atzeret, and Simchat Torah
Announcements
October 18 - October 22, 2019
Access Rabbi Hammerman's High Holiday sermons with these links.
Rosh Hashanah:
Yom Kippur:
Rabbi Ginsburg's Rosh Hashanah sermon can be accessed with this link:
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This Shabbat
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Candle lighting: 5:50 p.m.
Kabbalat Shabbat at 7:30 p.m.
Featuring:
Katie Kaplan, Cantorial Soloist
Amy Spitalnick, Guest Speaker
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Parashat Shabbat Chol Ha-Moed Sukkot
Shabbat Services at 9:30 a.m. in the Sanctuary
ShaBaBimBam at 11:00 a.m. in the Clubhouse
Kids-in-the-Round at 11:00 a.m. in the Mo'adon (Youth Lounge)
We thank our Torah readers this Shabbat: Rabbi Gerry Ginsburg, Carol Krim, Bert Madwed, Susan Schneiderman, and Meryl Silverstein
Shabbat Ends: 6:55
p.m.
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Daily Minyan
Monday-Friday: 7:30-8:00 a.m.
Sundays and federal holidays: 9 a.m.
Due to Shemini Atzeret and Simchat Torah, there is no 7:30 a.m. Minyan service on Monday, October 21 and Tuesday, October 22
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The Daily Minyan is a welcoming place for regular prayer and to say
Kaddish
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We mourn the passing of...
Herbert Martin,
z'l, part of a TBE founding family, and cousin of Barbara Aronica-Buck.
May the family be comforted among the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem.
To make a memorial contribution, please click
here.
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SCHEDULE FOR SHEMINI ATZERET AND SIMCHAT TORAH
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SATURDAY, OCTOBER 19, 7:30 p.m. (Rain or Shine)
Steak and Scotch in the Sukkah sponsored by the TBE Men's Club (see below for details.)
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 20, 12:00 p.m. (Weather Permitting)
Sukkah Hop - visit the Hammerman's Sukkah and enjoy lunch with other TBE members and families.
MONDAY, OCTOBER 21, 9:30 a.m.
Shemini Atzeret Services and Yizkor.
MONDAY, OCTOBER 21, 6:30 p.m.
Erev Simchat Torah Services. Music, singing, and dancing. Celebrate with our Kallat Torah and Kallat Bereisheet honorees, Katie Kaplan and Beth Styles.
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 22, 9:30 a.m.
Simchat Torah Festival Services.
See
flyer
for Simchat Torah details.
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KABBALAT SHABBAT GUEST SPEAKERS
Friday, October 18, 7:30 p.m.
Amy Spitalnick, Executive Director of Join Integrity First for America, will discuss the federal lawsuit against those responsible for the August 2017 incident in Charlottesville. All are welcome. See
flyer for details.
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SHABABIMBAM
Saturday, October 19, 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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KIDS IN THE ROUND
Saturday, October 19, 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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STEAK & SCOTCH IN THE SUKKAH (RAIN OR SHINE)
Sunday, October 19, 7:30 p.m.
Men and women 21 and over are welcome to eat, drink, and celebrate the holidays in the Sukkan (rain or shine!). The event is sponsored by the Men's Club. Register at
www.tinyurl.com/tbesteakscotch2019. See
flyer for details.
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MEN'S CLUB BREAKFAST AND SPEAKER
Sunday, October 20, 9:30 a.m.
Join TBE Men's Club and the Israeli Cancer Research Fund for breakfast and guest speaker, Dr. Kira Gritsman, who will discuss new therapeutic approaches for treating blood cancers. Dr. Gritsman is an assistant professor and practicing hematology/oncology specialist at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine. See flyer for details.
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ADULT HEBREW CLASS
Tuesday, October 23, 7-8 p.m. for eight sessions at TBE
Learn the letters and sounds of the Hebrew alphabet and begin to read the prayers from the worship service with Sue Shapiro. To RSVP or for questions, contact Lisa Gittelman Udi at
[email protected] or 203-322-6901, ext. 305. See
flyer for details.
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Friday, October 25, 7:30 p.m. and Saturday, October 26, 9:30 a.m.
On the one-year anniversary of Pittsburgh, AJC is asking all people of good conscience to #ShowUpForShabbat. Please attend services at Temple Beth El and invite Jewish and interfaith guests to join you in worship, remembrance and community. For more details about Show Up For Shabbat 2.0 click on this link:
https://www.ajc.org/showupforshabbat.
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Saturday, October 26, 9:30 a.m.
Relax and renew your soul during services as we explore traditional prayers from new perspectives featuring Cantor Deborah Katchko-Gray. See flyer for details and 2019-2020 Shabbat in the Round services schedule.
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ANNUAL SISTERHOOD MEMBERS' BRUNCH
Sunday, October 27, 9:30-11:30 a.m.
We welcome TBE members to our annual brunch. Sisterhood members who have paid their dues are welcome at no charge. TBE members can join and attend the brunch for $36. Our guest speaker is the author Lauren Redniss who will discuss her book, Marie & Pierre Curie, A Tale of Love and Fallout. RSVP by Monday, October 21 at www.tinyurl/tbebrunch2019. For questions, please contact Judy Schneiderman at [email protected]. See flyer for details.
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Sunday, October 27, 9:00 a.m.
Volunteers needed to take-down the sukkah. Refreshments will be served compliments of the Men's Club. For questions or to RSVP, contact Stuart Nekritz at [email protected] or 203-322-0872.
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ADULT B'NAI MITZVAH CLASS
Tuesday, October 29, 2019, 7-8:30 p.m. at TBE.
Join Rabbi Hammerman and Cantor Bear for this very meaningful Bar/Bat Mitzvah experience. 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.
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TBE MUSICIAN IN RESIDENCE - NESHAMA CARLEBACH
Friday, November 1 and Saturday November 2
Neshama Carlebach is an award-winning singer, songwriter, educator, and one of today's best-selling Jewish artists in the world. For Kabbalat Shabbat on Friday, November 1, she will sing special songs during services and speak afterward. On Saturday, November 2, she will give a concert at 8:00 p.m. Concert tickets are $36 for TBE members and $50 for non-members. Tickets for Saturday night's concert are available at www.tinyurl.com/tbeneshama. See flyer for details.
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SPEAKER - JEWS OF CUBA REDISCOVERED
Sunday, November 3, 11:00 a.m.
Please join us to hear Dr. Stephen Berk speak about this enlightening topic. He will be escorting our group on the Cuba Tour this Spring. All are welcome to the talk and brunch will be serviced. If you are interested in going on the Cuba trip, a brief organizational meeting will be held immediately following the talk. See flyer for details.
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Friday, November 8 at TBE
Enjoy Kabbalat Shabbat Services and bring a dairy/parve dish for dinner to share with others. Young families BYO Dairy Dinner at 5:00 p.m., Family Friendly Services at 6:00 p.m., and Pot Luck Dinner at 7:00 p.m. See flyer for details.
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GAME NIGHT FOR PARENTS & YOUNG COUPLES
Saturday, November 9, 7:30 p.m. at the Postmark, Harbor Point
Join parents and young couples of TBE for a night out with games, pizza, and wine. Sponsored by TBE and free of charge. RSVP to Jami Fener at [email protected] or 917-680-9413. See flyer for details.
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SPECIAL AUTHOR TALK AND BOOK SIGNING
Wednesday, November 13, 7:00 p.m.
Celebrate Jewish Book month with Talia Carner, author, speaker, and activist who will introduce her new book,
The Third Daughter.
Batya, the protagonist, tells her tale of despair and triumph from adversity after settling in South America. Sponsored by Hadassah and Temple Beth El Sisterhood. For questions, contact Jodi Maxner at [email protected] or 203-249-1951. To RSVP and/or pre-order books click on www.hadassah.org/events/taliacarnertalk. See flyer for details.
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TBE ADULT EDUCATION SERIES
Begins Thursday, November 7, 7:00-8:30 p.m. for five sessions
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.
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BabyBimBam
Sunday, November 17, 10:30-11:30 a.m. in the TBE Clubhouse
Jam Sesh with music, singing, and playtime for families with babies under 18 months. The community is welcome. For questions, contact Jami Fener at 917-680-9413 or
[email protected]. See
flyer for details.
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REYUT GUEST SPEAKER - ADDICTION, THE OPIOID CRISIS AND RECOVERY THROUGH A JEWISH LENS
Tuesday, November 19, 7:30 p.m.
We welcome Rabbi Richard Eisenberg who will speak about the opioid crisis. For questions, contact Melanie Massell at [email protected]. See flyer for details.
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TBE Connect is a new initiative designed to bring together congregants of Temple Beth El. The initiative was conceived after many congregants asked for more opportunities to socialize and connect with other Temple members. If you are interested in learning more or getting involved, please contact Denise Greenman at
[email protected].
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HAVDALAH + DINNER - A TBE CONNECT EVENT
Saturday, December 7, 6:00 p.m.
Share Havdalah services at TBE followed by dinner in a congregant's home. For more information, please contact Denise Greenman at [email protected]
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TBE K'TANIM PROGRAM!
Monthly Religious School Program for 3 and 4 year olds!
A wonderful opportunity for children to learn about Judaism through games, stories, and crafts. Students meet once-a-month on Sunday mornings. See
flyer for details. Register at
tinyurl.com/tbeschoolreg2019
. For questions, contact Lisa Gittelman Udi at
[email protected]
or 203-322-6901, ext. 305.
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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: 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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SPONSOR A "SHABBAT BAG" FOR JEWISH HOSPITAL PATIENTS
During the month of October, volunteers for the Temple Beth El Reyut Committee have been trained and registered to visit patients at Stamford Hospital and will deliver Shabbat Bags on Fridays. The bags may be sponsored for $36. 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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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.
Maddie Winarsky - "Hooties for Hearts," raising money and donating mini owl plushies for children having heart surgery.
To learn more about these projects, click
here.
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MAZAL TOV AND TODAH RABAH!
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Mazal Tov to:
Sally and Jim Rothkopf on the wedding of their daughter, Sara Rothkopf, to Andrew Ellington.
Elissa and James Hyman on the wedding of their daughter, Kate Hyman, to Brandon Lomuto.
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