CHAILITES
October 13, 2021
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TBC Events Through October 21, 2021
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Friday, October 15, 7:00 pm - Welcome Shabbat Together - TBC Board Installation Event (click here for zoom link)
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Saturday, October 16, 9:30 am - Torah Study
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Sunday, October 17, 9:30 am Religious School
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Sunday, October 17, 11:45 am - TBC Teens/Youth Apple Picking
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Wednesday, October 20, 4:30 pm - Hebrew School
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Torah Study
For the rest of this year we will be taking a break from regular Torah study. We look forward to taking a deeper dive into the texts to see what scholars have been debating for millennia. New participants are welcome! You don't have to have any knowledge of the texts to participate and hopefully will take in new insights as to what has or hasn't changed since ancient times, and how it relates to our lives today.
Here is the schedule for the the next few weeks:
- Oct 16 - Ezra
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Oct 23 - No Torah Study (Rise Against Hunger event)
- Oct 30 - Nehemiah
- Nov 6, 13, 20 - Job
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TBC Teens/TBC Youth Apple Picking, Oct. 17
Please join Cantor Harriet & Morah Ellie for our opening day of TBC Teens! If you are registered for TBC Teens, or in 8th-12th grade and would like to attend this event at Blue Jay Orchards with TBC Teens, please RSVP to morahellie@templebnaichaim.org by Sunday, 10/10/21, to reserve your spot!
We will meet in the TBC parking lot at 11:45 am; bring your masks, a bag lunch, a water bottle, and money for one or more bags of apples -- $12, $20 or $40.
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The Israeli-Palestinian Dilemma:
Moving Beyond Who's Right and Who's Wrong
October 17, 24 and 31 at Noon
On three consecutive Sundays in October Temple Rodef Shalom, the largest Reform congregation in Virginia, will be hosting a major, nationwide virtual symposium, The Israeli-Palestinian Dilemma: Moving Beyond Who’s Right and Who’s Wrong, that is different from anything that has gone before. The Symposium dates are October 17, 24, and 31 beginning at noon Eastern Time.
"What makes our symposium both unique and uniquely important is that we are are coupling a deep dive by experts representing both Israeli and Palestinian perspectives into the history, present day 'Facts on the Ground', and thoughts on the future with an opening keynote featuring our Senior Rabbi, Amy Schwartzman, Executive Director of ARZA Josh Weinberg and MK Rabbi Gilad Kariv. Our closing keynote is Rabbi Donniel Hartman of the Shalom Hartman Institute. You will also have a chance to hear from everyday Israelis and Palestinians and organizations pursuing change."
The symposium will be live-streamed to registrants and almost all sessions will be recorded and available 24/7 for 30 days after the event. We also are providing a breakout room at the end of each day for your congregation to meet with your own moderator to discuss the day's topics.
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Wi-ACT's Rise Against Hunger Meal-Packaging Event Day
Saturday, October 23, 2021
We are excited that Wi-ACT is able to be holding its Meal-Packaging Event once again! Help the Wilton Interfaith Action Committee (WI-ACT) feed many malnourished children for an entire year wherever in the world the need is greatest. The packaging will be done at the WEPCO Church Complex at 36 New Canaan Road.
Please be aware that, for COVID safety precaution reasons, the Event this year needs to be about half the size of prior year's events in terms of the number of volunteers on each shift. Please don't let that discourage you from volunteering if there's space on the shift you select when you sign up, but also please don't be disappointed if your desire to serve can't be accommodated this year. If that should happen, we hope that you will volunteer again in future years when hopefully COVID safeguards will no longer be necessary.
To insure safety for everyone, please note these specific COVID protocols for the Event: All volunteers must be fully vaccinated and bring to the Event vaccination cards AND evidence of negative PCR test results within 72 hours before Oct. 23rd. Everyone will wear masks, the number of volunteers in each workspace (there will be three packaging floors this year, not just one) will be limited to 25 to 30, and the workspaces will be fully sanitized between shifts. Children under 12 unfortunately cannot volunteer this year; we will really miss them and are looking forward to their return to the work next year.
Be sure to get your PCR test done (available at Wilton CVS, among other pharmacy locations) by Wednesday Oct 20th so that you have the results back in time.
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Adult Education Program: Equity vs. Equality?
Tuesday, October 26, 7:30 pm
Join TBC for the first Adult Education program this year! Our own Dr. Deb List will discuss "Equity vs. Equality?" We will explore the differences in the these concepts from a population perspective - examining how to achieve social justice by best understanding how to assure that we truly have equity for all. Discussion will center around health equity data as the impetus for exploring the need to make changes.
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TBC Sisterhood Annual Membership Welcome Event!
Sunday, October 31, 2021
9:30 am
"Treat" Yourself to a Morning of Refreshment, Renewal and Relaxation.
9:30 am -Social Hall: Join our own Bonnie Heft, a 300 Hour Instructor, for a Sample Half Hour of Embodyoga and Mindful Yoga Therapy. Get grounded, breathe, and allow energy to flow through your body. Please bring a yoga mat and a mask.
10:00 - 11:30 am: TBC Courtyard: Enjoy a hearty brunch, renew friendships, greet new Temple and Sisterhood Members, meet special guests from the Executive Board of Women of Reform Judaism, bid on items at our popular Silent Auction. Goody bags for all!
This event is free to our members and prospective members.
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A SIMPLE WAY TO SUPPORT AFGHAN IMMIGRANTS IN CONNECTICUT
The Federation for Jewish Philanthropy is working to support the efforts of the Connecticut Institute for Refugees and Immigrants (CIRI) to welcome Afghan immigrants to our community. CIRI is focused on providing vital life-saving legal and social services to resettle Afghan individuals and families, help them heal from trauma, and rebuild their lives. Your contribution will empower CIRI to purchase gift cards to benefit new Afghan immigrants.
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JEWISH FILM FESTIVAL
OF FAIRFIELD COUNTY
Thursday, Oct. 14 –
Sunday, Nov. 21
Ed Asner's final big-screen appearance, Menachem Begin's true story, a real-life mystery in the Roman Jewish ghetto, and more! What's Playing?
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The Weekly Torah Portion
Lech L'cha
Go Forth
Genesis 12:1−17:27
- Abram, Sarai, and Lot go to Canaan. (12:1-9)
- Famine takes them to Egypt, where Abram identifies Sarai as his sister in order to save his life. (12:10-20)
- Abram and Lot separate. Lot is taken captive, and Abram rescues him. (13:1-14:24)
- Abram has a son, Ishmael, with his Egyptian maidservant, Hagar. (16:1-16)
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God establishes a covenant with Abram. The sign of this covenant is circumcision on the eighth day following a male baby's birth. (17:1-27) Click here to learn more.
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COVID-19 Protocols - Masks Required
TBC now requires anyone entering our building for any reason to wear a mask - regardless of vaccination status. Masks must cover the nose and mouth and remain on while in the building. The only exception to the mask requirement will be for fully vaccinated staff and clergy while in their offices and for clergy (not lay leaders) on the bimah.
We will continue to watch the infection rate closely and will keep you apprised of any changes. We thank you for your cooperation.
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Upcoming Events and Save the Dates!
October 31, 10:00 am - Sisterhood Brunch
October 31, 11:45 am - TBC Teens - "Halloween?! What's Jewish about that?"
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Yahrzeits, October 15-21
Zeicher tzaddik livrachah!
Friday, October 15
Claire Haskel-Levy, mother of Debra Case
Sunday, October 17
Samuel Lizan, grandfather of Meryll Wolfman
Monday, October 18
Louis Wohl, father of Jean Zamore
It is traditional to light a memorial candle at home on the eve of the yahrzeit. You may also find it meaningful while kindling the yahrzeit candle to offer prayers of remembrance or reflect on your loved one’s life. Many also choose this time to make monetary donations in memory of loved ones.
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Contact Us
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 305, Georgetown, CT 06829
Phone: 203 544-8695
Location: 82 Portland Avenue, Wilton CT 06897 (Directions)
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