Temple Sholom Weekly E-Bulletin

Temple Sholom E-Bulletin December 17, 2010 Saturday, December 18 Teen Choir, Rak Shabbat, YCFS Services Monday, December 20 Nursery School Winter Vacation Begins Friday, December 24 The Temple is closed 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 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. Congregational 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. 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 An 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 Family 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 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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