CHAILITES

November 9, 2022

PJ Goes to the Library

Tuesday, Nov. 15, 4:00 pm

At the Wilton Library, in the Rimer Room.

RSVP Required! Email sara@shalomct.org

Join us on Friday, November 18 for a very special evening with our Israeli Emissary, (Ofek). At 5:45 pm, Ofek will join us for a delicious Israeli dinner from Layla’s Falafel and at services will share his experiences serving in the Israeli army and during his gap year. Our Shabbat service, will be followed by a middle eastern themed oneg, where Ofek will be available to mingle with us and answer questions. Our Israeli Dinner and Oneg is generously sponsored by the Harrison family.

Please RSVP here no later than November 11th.

ALL ARE WELCOME - Come and bring a friend!

New TBC Social Action Program

Introductory Session

Sunday December 11, 9:30 am

All are invited to an initial introductory kick-off session where we'll hear experts already involved in our selected target action areas and begin the process of planning our “Year of Healing and Repair – A Time for Action”.

Please save the date and come prepared to learn, contribute your ideas, and help develop action plans.

If you have questions or wish to help shape our social action agenda, please send email to tbc-time-for-action@googlegroups.com

Red Cross Blood Drive Last Sunday!

The Red Cross Blood Drive was held at TBC last Sunday, November 6. Altogether we donated approximately 23 pints -- not a record, but still great! Jane Alexander coordinated and donated her day, and several temple members were there as volunteers. We thank all who participated and hope those who missed this opportunity will donate or volunteer a few hours of time at our next drive.

(Left: Cantor Harriet and Jane Alexander enjoying the bloodletting.)

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Sue & Dick Hagan are excited to announce that daughter-in-law Stacey Sussman is having a grand opening of her new bakery, Stacey's Totally Baked, this Saturday, Nov. 12 @ 11:00 am, located at 113 Danbury Rd., Ridgefield (Copps Hill shopping plaza).

Stacey has been creating custom cakes and treats for several years and is now expanding the business. Stop by the store or check out her website, staceystotallybaked.com, for pictures of all the goodies we can't live without!

Jewish Senior Services Glatt Kosher Thanksgiving Menu!

The ordering deadline is Friday, November 18 by 12:00 PM. Click here for full menu. 

Don't Forget Chai Greeting Cards!

Chai Greeting Cards are an opportunity for our members to reach out to one another during times of illness, struggle or bereavement. The cards have a modern, yet warm look and feel and include a heartfelt message and space for personalization. Click here to see examples. Or - Click here to send a card! If you have any questions, please email cards@templebnaichaim.org.

Condolence Card - This card contains a message of condolence for those who have lost a loved one. $36 each, with the donation going to your choice of the Clergy Discretionary Fund or the Chesed/Caring Fund.

Mazel Tov Card - This card contains a message of congratulations for those celebrating a happy occasion. $54 each, with the donation going to the Operating Fund, Clergy Discretionary Fund, Religious School Fund, or the Tzedakah (social action) Fund.

Mi Shebeirach Card - This card contains a message of caring and support for someone struggling with illness or other challenges. $18 each, with the donation going to the Chesed/Caring Fund.

Pledge Extra Dues

     Jeffrey Busch & Stephen Davis

     Sharon and Ken Sobel

ARZA Dues

     Thomas Dubin & Pamela Klem

Operating Fund

   Jane & Moses Alexander

     Michele and Scott Bender

     Meryll and Michael Wolfman

High Holyday Appeal

     Ellen and Mike Bonheim

     Lottie Tartell

     Karen and Ross Tartell

Sisterhood Donation

     Susan and Mitchell Farber

Tzedakah Fund

     Jane & Moses Alexander

     Jeffrey Busch & Stephen Davis

     Barbara Dobbin

     Bonnie Heft

     Ethan Heft & Samantha Levitz

     Jeremy Rabinowitz & Allison Berger

     Arlene Schofield

     Michele and Judson Scruton

     Karen and Ross Tartell

     Melinda and Don Weber

URJ Appeal

     Thomas Dubin & Pamela Klem

Chesed Fund

     Jane & Moses Alexander

Greening Fund

     June Mara

Religious School Card

     Jane & Moses Alexander

     Marlene Serby

Sisterhood Fundraiser

     Doris and Lew Bender

     Barbara Dobbin

Sisterhood Honey

     Doris and Lew Bender

     Thomas Dubin & Pamela Klem

     Susan and Mitchell Farber

     Dina and Sam Gumins

     Michele and Judson Scruton

Youth Fund

Jane & Moses Alexander 

A reminder that the Federation for Jewish Philanthropy of Upper Fairfield County schedules a variety of programs that TBC members may find interesting.

Their calendar of upcoming events is available here. Those wishing to receive their weekly mailing list will find the registration form here.

Ten Minutes of Torah!

The Union for Reform Judaism (URJ) provides rich resources for Torah study from a Reform perspective. Their Torah Study website includes "The Torah Explained," "Torah Portion Calendar" and an overview of each week's Torah portion.

In addition, several days a week, the URJ publishes Ten Minutes of Torah. Join the thousands of others who open their email to study a commentary on the week's Torah portion, read about a significant moment in Jewish history, connect with life in Israel, or learn about an upcoming holiday. In just ten minutes, you can add to your Jewish knowledge.

Click here to sign up today!

Yahrzeits November 11 - 17

Zeicher tzaddik livrachah!

Saturday, November 12

Shirley Levin, great aunt of Susan Farber

Sunday, November 13

Carl Bloom, grandfather of Richard Bloom

Monday, November 14

Marjory Davis, mother of Cortney Davis

Robert Goldstein, grandfather of Ronnie Ross

Tuesday, November 15

Phyllis A. Rosenthal, mother of Steven West-Rosenthal

Charles Viccica, great uncle of Linda Bolton

Wednesday, November 16

Herb Franklin, cousin of Cantor Harriet Dunkerley

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. 

Tree of Life

Tzedakah Fund

Yahrzeit Memorial