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Shabbat Announcements
July 10 and 11, 2020
The July-August TBE bulletin is now
available!
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For a handy "Zoom-at-a-Glance" list of services and activities you can download and print,
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Friday, July 10 at 6:00 p.m. on Zoom
Candle lighting: 8:09 p.m.
Featuring Katie Kaplan, Cantorial Soloist, and Rabbi Gerry Ginsburg.
Password: 131187
Click here for a PDF file of the Kabbalat Shabbat Service.
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SHABBAT IN THE ROUND
Saturday, July 11 at 10:00 a.m. on Zoom
Parshat Pinchas
A contemplative and musical service led by Katie Kaplan, Cantorial Soloist, and Rabbi Gerry Ginsburg.
D'var Torah by Rabbi Gerry Ginsburg.
Password: 114668
Click here for a PDF file of the Shabbat in the Round service.
Shabbat ends at 9:14 p.m.
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WEEKDAY MINYAN
Sunday - Friday at 1:00 p.m. on Zoom
Click here for a PDF file of the afternoon Mincha service.
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WE MOURN THE PASSING OF ...
Evelyn Clement, z'l, mother of Betsy Herold.
Steve Eisenstein, z'l, father of Jon Eisenstein.
Aleksandr Gershman, z'l.
May the mourners be comforted among the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem.
Those who wish to honor the memory of our departed with a donation to TBE, please click here.
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SUBMIT HIGH HOLY DAY GREETINGS FROM YOUR FAMILY
TO BE INCLUDED IN OUR SERVICES
Using your laptop, or with your phone or tablet oriented horizontally, make a 5-10 second video of your family wishing a "Shana Tova" to the congregation.
For example: "Shana Tova everyone - from the Goldbergs!" or "Wishing you all a Happy New Year - from the Goldbergs!"
Looking forward to seeing all of your smiling faces as we welcome in the New Year together.
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ONLINE PROGRAMS - CONNECT WITH OTHERS!
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We keep hearing reports that so many of our members having found their way to a Peloton bike or to the Peloton app to exercise at home. We have formed a TBE hashtag community on Peloton. Please go to your profile on your bike and add the tag #TBEpeloton to your public profile. Once our group is formed, we will send out announcements for group rides. Follow your TBE friends and send some high fives!! If you have any questions, reach out to Lisa Manheim at
[email protected] or Scott Krowitz at
[email protected]. We look forward to riding together.
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HAVDALAH WITH THE ANIMALS ON ZOOM!
Saturday, July 11 at 6:30 p.m.
A program for young families featuring Katie Kaplan, Cantorial Soloist.
See flier
for details. All are welcome!
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FOOD TRIVIA NIGHT - ALL WELCOME!!
Monday, July 13 at 7:30 p.m. on Zoom
Enjoy an evening of fun and test your knowledge. Great for all members of the family. You will need two devices to play: a smart phone and computer, or a smart phone and tablet, or an iPad and computer. There are prizes - $50 and $25 gift cards. Sponsored by TBE Sisterhood and Men's Club.
See flier
for details.
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A VERY BEACHY (AND VIRTUAL) SHABABIMBAM!
Saturday, July 18 at 11:00 a.m. on Zoom
Summer wouldn't be complete without a beach-themed ShaBaBimBam! Show off your favorite beach gear and bring some seashells for all your friends to see as we celebrate Shabbat with Natasha and Steve!
The program is geared to children ages 5 and under with siblings always welcome! Zoom details to follow.
Save the date, Saturday, August 8, at 11:00 a.m. on Zoom, for another festive summer ShaBaBimBam!
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CONGREGATIONAL HAVDALAH - SAVE THE DATE
Saturday, August 29 at 8:00 p.m.
Details to follow.
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NEED RECIPES FOR SISTERHOOD COOKBOOK!
We are close to our goal of 100 recipes for Sisterhood's new kosher cookbook celebrating TBE's 100th Anniversary, and we need your help! There is room for 20 more recipes. Email your original recipe or
this completed recipe form to Fran Ginsburg at
[email protected] or call her at 203-322-1324.
Please submit your recipes by July 15, 2020. Thank you!!
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THE TBE 100 MITZVAH PROJECT
The TBE 100 Mitzvah Project provides opportunities for congregants to honor TBE's centennial through the performance of
gemilut hasadim (acts of loving kindness).
Click here for mitzvah opportunities at the Schoke Jewish Family Service.
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THE PICTURE PROJECT - SEND WELL WISHES TO PATIENTS AND HEALTHCARE WORKERS
Create get well cards and artwork for patients, and thank health care workers for their dedication! See
flyer
for details. Questions? Contact Lauren Chitalia at 917-288-6385 or Jami Fener at 917-680-9413.
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Temple Beth El is forming the Tzedek (Justice) Committee under the leadership of Vice President of Social Action Dana Horowitz, to lead TBE's anti-racism efforts. We are committed, along with other Stamford-area churches, synagogues and community-service organizations in signing a "Call to Action: Stamford Stands Against Racism." You can read the Call to Action and see a current list of signatories (still being updated) by clicking here.
We invite all interested members to join the Tzedek Committee and to help us determine how we will combat racism in the greater Stamford community. Please contact incoming President Lisa Manheim at [email protected] if you wish to join the Tzedek Committee.
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FREE MONEY FOR TBE WHEN YOU SHOP ON AMAZON!!
Every time you shop at Amazon, TBE will get a small percentage of your purchases through their organizational giving program -- Amazon Smile. It's easy to sign-up! Acess your Amazon account or make a new account at
www.amazon.com. After signing on, go to the "OTHER SECTION" under "YOUR ACCOUNT" and follow the directions for linking Temple Beth El Stamford to your Amazon account. Todah Rabah for your support!
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Love seat, two upholstered chairs, and a coffee table in good condition for the Cantor's office. Must come from a pet-free home. Please contact Steve Lander at [email protected] or 203-322-6901, ext. 304.
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Click here to see a recording of TBE's Annual Meeting held on Wednesday evening, May 27.
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PACKAGE OF NECESSARY SUPPLIES AVAILABLE
TBE is offering a package of supplies including five rolls of toilet paper, a two-ounce bottle of hand sanitizer, and two face masks to anyone who needs these items. There is no charge although you are welcome to make a donation to TBE to help defray the costs at
www.tinyurl.com/tbemasks.
See flyer for details. P
lease contact Steve Lander at
[email protected]
or 203-322-6901, ext. 304 to arrange for either curbside pick-up or delivery of your package.
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HELP STAMFORD HOSPITAL FRONTLINE WORKERS WITH NEEDED SUPPLIES
Thank you TBE members and friends who donated much needed supplies to Stamford hospital workers who can't go home or to a store. Our donations are helping many essential workers on the frontline.
More supplies are needed and you can drop-off at the Tully Center between 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Click here for items that are still needed and drop-off details.
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COMPLETE THE 2020 U.S. CENSUS
It is not too late for you to complete the 2020 U.S. Census for your household. It is very important for everyone to be counted! Results help determine how federal funding is disseminated to local communities. You may complete the census by mail using the form you were sent by the government. Or, you can complete by phone using this telephone number, 844-330-2020. Or, you can complete online using this link,
www.2020census.gov.
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EMERGENCY FOOD BANK DRIVE
Thank you to everyone that supported this effort. Checks are still being accepted. Please make checks out to Temple Beth El (fully tax-deductible) and write Food Bank in the memo.
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CUBA AND EUROPE TRIPS RESCHEDULED
Cuba Trip - January 10-17, 2021
Europe Trip
- July 5-16, 2021 (with pre-trip to Berlin, June 30-July 4)
More information to follow.
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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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Fran and Rabbi Gerry Ginsburg on the marriage of their son, Sam, to Rae Wyse.
Joan and Bob Rosenthal, on the engagement of their son, Benjamin, to Stacy Newman.
Marlene Wilden on her new position as Head of Communications for the NAACP, Stamford branch.
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B'nai Mitzvah students are engaged in Mitzvah Projects as part of their upcoming Bar/Bat Mitzvah.
Alexander Cohen is teaching kids from the Boys and Girls Club how to create Google Slides.
Owen Herz is raising money and awareness for the Israel Guide Dog Center for the Blind.
Brandon Nadel is collecting children's books for local shelters in Stamford.
Leah Raich is raising money to purchase baked goods from Beldotti Bakery to give to Stamford first responders.
Eli Schwartz is collecting video games and money to support Yale's Child Life Program which helps children to cope with the adjustments of being in a hospital by providing a variety of play experiences.
To learn more about these mitzvah programs, click
http://www.tbe.org/mitzvah-projects/.
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