08/23/12 Temple Sholom Weekly E-Bulletin

Temple Sholom E-Bulletin                              August 23rd, 2012    Saturday, August 25th     Torah Study with Rav David 9:00am Tuesday, August 28th Lunch 'n' Learn 12:00pm   Thursday, August 30th Religious School Back to School Ice Cream Social 4:00pm        High Holidays 2012/5773 High Holiday information packets have been mailed. Click here for a complete set of documents that were included in the mailing. If you have any questions, or didn't receive your packet, please contact Steve Friedman at steve.friedman@templesholom.com or call him at (203) 542-7155. Additionally... Sisterhood is preparing its two High Holiday publications a New Years Greeting card that is mailed to all members, and   the Yom Kippur Book of Remembrance. All congregants have been mailed either a blank form or one that contains information from prior years' submissions for editing/updating. Please return your completed form and donation check by September 5 to insure inclusion in this year's editions. The monies raised from these two publications are the major source of funding for Sisterhood's many projects and programs. Contact Debbie Finkelstein at (203)625-3182 or at debbiefink@aol.com with any questions about these publications.           Candle Lighting Friday, August 24th 7:22 pm Temple Sholom's Worship Schedule Friday, August 24th Shabbat Services  6:30 pm  Saturday, August 25th Shabbat Services: 9:30 am Sunday, August 26th Minyan Services 8:30 am    Temple Sholom Simcha Corner    Mazel Tov to... Harriet Lacker on the marriage of her Grandson Ariel Lichterman to Hayley Koteen. Temple Sholom is going Apple Picking!  Sunday, September 2nd 10:00am at Silverman's Farm, Easton CT Fun for all ages!   Pick your own apples* Have fun on a hay ride and in the   petting zoo.   Bring and enjoy a vegetarian or dairy lunch in the picnic area.    * There is a fee for Pick Your Own Apples and for the Petting Zoo. Apple Bags are minimum $8.00 per person. Credit Cards accepted. Cash only at Petting Zoo. For more information, go to the Silverman's Farm website at www.silvermansfarm.com.  To RSVP, please contact Alice Schoen at (203) 542-7165 or email alice.schoen@templesholom.com.  SELICHOT at the home of Rabbi Mitch and Roseanne Hurvitz Saturday, September 8th at 9:00pm Join us for a beautiful, moving and mystical beginning to the Days of Awe, as we prepare our minds, hearts and souls to enter the Gates of Prayer. If you have never attended Selichot,this short, meditative service is filled with introspective prayers and haunting High Holiday melodies. Dessert will be served. For more information or to RSVP, please contact Alice Schoen at (203) 542-7165 or email her at alice.schoen@templesholom.com.  Let the games begin...  Monday, September 10th, at 7:00pm  Sisterhood will begin its monthly Mah Jongg evenings for experienced and beginner players. This is a great opportunity to learn how to play. Our instructor will be available to teach the newbies.   Cost is $10 to play with the instructor, $5 for all others. Please let us know if you can bring a Mah Jongg set! Temple members and nonmembers are welcome.   For more information or to RSVP, please contact Debbie Daum.  Temple Sholom Religious School  Opening Days Coming Soon! Have you registered?    For registration information please contact, Fran Pearlman  (203) 542-7157  Back to school packets have been mailed to all who registered. If you did not receive yours, have any questions or have updated household information, please contact Michele Strauss at (203) 542-7161 or email her at michele.strauss@templesholom.com.     The Selma Maisel   Nursery School Starts on Sept. 10th We have a few opening in the 3's.   If you would like more information, please contact Phyllis Lyons at (203) 625-9621 or email her at phyllis.lyons@templesholom.com.   Temple Sholom presents: Israel's Economic   Miracle & Paradox  Sunday, September 9th at 6:30pm Robert and Corinne Sauer, the co-founders of The Jerusalem Institute for Market Studies (JIMS) will highlight how free market reforms have significantly improved both Israel's economy and quality of life and discuss additional reforms which can keep the economy of start-up nation Israel on this trajectory of improvement. RSVP to Alice Schoen at (203) 542-7165 or alice.schoen@templesholom.com   The Greater Greenwich Chapter of BBYO is Launching! Have your teen come see what all the buzz is about! Kick Off BBQ, Tuesday, September 11th, 6:30pm at Temple Sholom RSVP to Lori Baden at (203) 542-7172 or lori.baden@templesholom.com    Sukkah Extravaganza    Sunday, September 30th, 11:15am Sukkah Decorating Fun for all ages, come help decorate the Temple's NEW sukkah. Lunch will be provided. RSVP to Rav David at (203) 542-7163 or ravdavid@templesholom.com Sunday, September 30th, 6:30pm Dinner in the Sukkah Join together as a community and participate in the mitzvah of eating in the sukkah. No charge. Registration is required. RSVP to Alice Schoen at (203) 542-7165 or alice.schoen@templesholom.com        In and Around the Community...    Ivrit l'Hadassah is a whole-language approach to the study of Hebrew and includes focus on reading, comprehension, speaking, writing and grammar. Classes meet 90 minutes per week. Exact time TBD.  Classes to be held at Stamford JCC.  Open to Hadassah members and Associates and also to new members / Associates! Annual fee for 12 month session (which includes all written materials): $72. For further information or to sign up, contact instructor Rhonna Rogol at rhonna.w.rogol@gmail.com or 203-329-8276.   Jewish High Holidays Prep Class for Non-Jewish Moms raising Jewish children  Monday, September 10th   6:30pm - 8:30pm at the Greenwich Library   This two hour class is designed for women who seek information and want to discover how they can enrich their family's experience of the High Holidays.  This prep class is a free, fun, and interactive session that will prepare participants to celebrate Rosh Hashanah and honor Yom Kippur in more meaningful ways with their families.  To RSVP or learn more about the program, contact Tatiana Nichiforova at 203-622-1881 or email her at tnichiforova@jfsgreenwich.org by September 7th!

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