Friday, December 17, 2010

Temple Sholom Weekly E-Bulletin


Temple Sholom E-Bulletin
December 17, 2010
Temple Sholom Sancuary

This Week 2

Saturday, December 18

Teen Choir, Rak Shabbat, YCFS Services

Monday, December 20

Nursery School Winter Vacation Begins

Friday, December 24

The Temple is closed

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Candle Lighting
Friday, Dec. 17
4:09 pm

Temple Sholom's
Worship Schedule
Friday, Dec. 17
6:30 - 7:15 pm

Saturday, Dec. 18
9:30 am - 12:00 pm

Sunday, Dec. 19
8:30 - 9:15 am
Temple Sholom
Simcha Corner

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Mazel Tov to:

Howard & Betty Ochs, on the B'not Mitzvah of their daughters, Danielle & Rachel.

Moti Bashan & Michele Levy, on the Bat Mitzvah of their daughter, Kelly.

Michael & Ellen Wolfson, on the naming of their granddaughter, Jessica Abrams Schimmel. Parents are Joshua & Jennifer Schimmel.

Jeff Katz, for being accepted to Brandeis University early decision.

Evelyn Sutin, on the celebration of her birthday.


Upcoming Adult Education

at Temple Sholom

Refresh * Renew * Release

with Reb. Allison
Friday, January 7th, 9:30 - 10:30 am

Jewish Text Exploration

with Rabbi Mitch

Tuesdays, January 11th - February 8th, 7:00 - 9:00 pm

Martin Luther King & The Jews

Lunch 'n Learn with Rabbi Mitch Wednesday, January 12th, 12:00 - 1:00pm

Hebrew School for Adults

with Cantor Asa

Wednesdays, January 12th - February 9th, 7:00 - 8:30pm

Advanced Beginner Hebrew

with Reb Allison

Thursdays, January 13th - February 10th,

9:30 - 11:00 am

Parenting Discussion

with Rabbi Shira Leibowitz

Friday, January 14th, 9:30 - 10:30 am

Anti-Zionism is Anti Semitism

Lunch 'n Learn with Rabbi Mitch Wednesday, January 19th, 12:00 - 1:00pm

American Jews & Israel: The Beinart Controversy

Israel Study group facilitated

by Gaviel Rosenfeld

Sunday, January 23rd, 9:15 - 10:30 am

Addressing Racism in German Today Lunch 'n Learn presented by AJC with Eugene Dubow and Don Snyder Wednesday, January. 26th, 12:00 - 1:00 pm

All programs are no fee. To register or for more information, contact Alice Schoen at 203-542-7165 or at alice.schoen@templesholom.com.


Rabbi Mitch's

Weekly Teaching


We just had the wonderful joy of hosting the Israeli Soldier Music Ensemble at the Temple as part of our Israel initiative for education and advocacy.

Now, preparing to leave on our congregational mission to Israel, and thinking about these incredible brave young Jews who defend the Jewish State, I was mindful of a story about Dvir Aminolav....


Click here to see the full version of this Teaching by Rabbi Mitch.

shabbat_artCongregational Shabbat Kiddish

Saturday, December 18th

Join our Teen Choir for Saturday morning services as we bless our group heading to Israel. Services will be followed by a congregational kiddish with families from the YCFS and Rak Shabbat services.

women's spirituality

Refresh * Renew * Release

Friday, January 7th, 9:30 - 10:30 am

Wear comfortable clothes, bring a bottle of water and join Reb Allison in the sanctuary to explore and nurture your spirit.

For more information, contact Alice Schoen at 203-542-7165 or at alice.schoen@templesholom.com


Sisterhood's Mahjongg for the Masses

Monday, January 10th, and the 2nd Monday of EVERY month at 7:00 pm.

RSVP required to Phyllis Shapiro at 203-637-7809 or wigini@gmail.com


Broadway ConcertAn Interfaith Broadway Concert
Sponsored by Jewels by Viggi

Saturday, January 22nd, 7:30 pm
Come hear an eclectic group of talented singers from local churches and synagogues sing some of your favorite Broadway Show Tunes. This concert is part of The Sholom Center programming.

Concert is free of charge, but please consider becoming a patron. All proceeds will go the Sholom Center and support interfaith programming. For more information, contact Alice Schoen at 203-542-7165 or at alice.schoen@templesholom.com


ice skatingFamily Ice Skating (2nd -12th grades)
Sunday, January 23rd, 2:00 - 4:00 pm
Bring your family and friends to the Dorothy Hamill Rink for a fun afternoon of ice skating. Cost of $10 per skater includes skate rental, skating, snacks, and private room!

To rsvp or more information, contact Josh Altman at 203-542-7163 or at josh.altman@templesholom.com


Save the Date

Do You Go To Florida For The Winter

Friday & Saturday, February 18th & 19th
Join Rabbi Mitch at Temple Emanu-El of Palm Beach for a musical Friday night service at 6:30 pm followed by dinner. Then again for Saturday morning services at 9:15 am followed by lunch.
Annual Gala

Sunday, April 10th, 6:00 pm

Join us as we honor Evelyn and Milton Sutin with the Lifetime Achievement Award, Josh Altman with the Distinctive Service Award and celebrate the Selma Maisel Nursery School's 20th Anniversary.

For more information, contact Alice Schoen at 203-542-7165 or at alice.schoen@templesholom.com


In and Around the Community...


Jewish Historical Society of Lower Fairfield County present their December Speaker Program "Eyewitness To Stalin's Soviet Regime",
Sunday, December 19th, 10:00 am at Temple Sinai, 458 Lakeside Drive, Stamford.


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