07/15/11 Temple Sholom Weekly Newsletter

Temple Sholom E-Bulletin July 15th, 2011 Friday, July 15th AIPAC Shabbat Services and Dinner Sunday, July 17th The Art of Prayer with Cantor Asa Tuesday, July 19th Lunch 'n' Learn with Rabbi Mitch Wednesday, July 20th For Youth: Ice Cream at Gofer with Rav David and Ezra Thursday, July 21st Talmud Study: Radical Rabbis with Rav David Temple Sholom is proud to announce the launch of our new website! Explore our new home on the web at www.templesholom.com Candle Lighting Friday, July 15th 8:08pm Temple Sholom's Worship Schedule Friday, July 15th 6:30 - 7:15pm Saturday, July 16th 9:30 am - 12:00pm Sunday, July 17th 8:30 - 9:15am Temple Sholom Simcha Corner Mazel Tov To: Robin and Ezra Konigsberg on their 5th wedding anniversary. Sarah and Cantor Asa Fradkin on their 5th wedding anniversary. Guest Weekly Teaching by Cantor Asa Fradkin The Jewish people have many comfort foods: matzo ball soup, corned beef on rye -- or on the Israeli side of things: hummus, falafel, shwarma, tea with nana (mint) leaves. These foods make us feel warm and sustained, and they fairly ooze with nostalgia. To a degree, they are part of our Jewish make-up. But in Israel there is something far more crucial to hold on to than the gifts of the earth, and that is the earth itself. Israel is a country that - by itself - produces all of the same feelings as our classic Jewish comfort... Click here to see the full version of this teaching. Temple Sholom is now on Twitter! Join the conversation! Click here to follow Rabbi Mitch at @RabbiMitch - and get all the latest updates and news about Temple Sholom by following our congregational Twitter feed at @TempleSholomCT. Beach Service Annual Beach Service Join us for Temple Sholom's Shabbat on the Beach at Tod's Point, Greenwich Town Beach Friday, August 12th, 2011 at 6:00pm Take a deep breath, grab a picnic and some lawn chairs, and join your Temple Sholom friends in welcoming Shabbat on Friday, August 12th, at a joyful, musical service at Tod's Point (at the "Seaside Garden" section of the beach). Click here for directions. The evening begins with a wine and cheese "pre-neg" at 6:00pm, followed by Shabbat services at 6:30pm, led by Cantor Asa Fradkin and music specialist Adam Feder. Worried about rain? Never fear - in case of inclement weather, the "pre-neg" and services will take place at Temple Sholom at 6:00pm. For more information or to RSVP, please contact Eve Jedda at eve.jedda@templesholom.com, or call her at (203) 542-7156. *Please note: the Beach Service will be the only Shabbat service taking place on the evening of August 12th. TONIGHT AIPAC Congregational Dinner and Speaker Friday, July 15th, 6:30pm Services / 7:30pm Dinner Tonight is Temple Sholom's Annual AIPAC Congregational Dinner and Speaker featuring Dr. Rafi Danziger, AIPAC Senior Research Advisor, Policy and Government Affairs and Editor-in-Chief Emeritus, Near East Report. At this special service, we will also welcome Rav David Saiger, and wish him and his new wife, Elizabeth, mazel tov on their July 3rd wedding. Dinner: $18 per person, payable by check to Temple Sholom. Last minute walk-ins are welcome to still attend. Summer Study Programs: Radical Rabbis Rav David studies the most controversial debates, stories, and figures in the Talmud. Thursdays 7:00 - 8:30pm Class meets on July 21st & 28th and August 4th, 11th, 18th & 25th The Art of Prayer: There's more than one way to sing L'cha Dodi! Join Cantor Asa and get to know the weekly prayers that celebrate Shabbat. Sundays: 9:30 - 10:30am Class meets on July 17th, 24th & 31st and August 7th & 14th Jewish Ethics Come in from the heat, enjoy lunch and study Jewish ethics through the lens of the rabbinic Sages with Rabbi Mitch and Rav David. Tuesdays: 12:00 - 1:00pm July 19th, & 26th and August 2nd & 9th A kosher lunch will be provided each week, except for Tuesday, August 9th in observance of Tisha B'Av, a fast day. Summer Youth Programs Kids home for the summer? Join Rav David and friends for some fun hang-time - meet for ice cream, or come by for pizza and hoops. Open to 2nd through 8th graders. Wednesday, July 20th, 4:30 - 6:00pm - Ice Cream at Gofer*, Cool off with Rav David and Ezra at Gofer. They will treat you to a scoop of ice cream. Wednesday, July 27th, 4:30 - 6:00pm - Ice Cream at Gofer*, Cool off with Rav David and Cantor at Gofer. They will treat you to a scoop of ice cream. Wednesday, August 10th, 4:30 - 6:00pm - Pizza, Hoops & More, Bring your friends for a pick up game of hoops with Rav David. Work up an appetite and stay for pizza and ice cream. There will also be plenty of other games to play such as hula hoop and hopscotch. Wednesday, August 17th, 4:30 - 6:00pm - Ice Cream at Gofer*, Cool off with Rav David and Reb Allison at Gofer. They will treat you to a scoop of ice cream. *Gofer Ice Cream is located at 522 East Putnam Avenue, Greenwich. Any questions regarding our youth programs, call Rav David at (203) 542-7163 or email him at ravdavid@templesholom.com Young Children's Family Services and Dinner Friday, July 29th, 5:30pm Services, 6:00pm Dinner Friday night is family time! Join Reb Allison and friends for a fun, spirited and child-friendly Shabbat service designed especially for families with children in 2nd grade and younger. Stay after services for a light Shabbat dinner and socialize with other parents and children. Bring your friends...everyone is welcome! To RSVP or for further information, please call Alice Schoen at (203) 542-7165 or email her at alice.schoen@templesholom.com. In and Around the Community... Getting Your Teens To Want To Talk To You, Tuesday, July 19th at 6:00 pm at Greenwich Town Hall, 101 Field Point Road, 1st Floor. The Greenwich Department of Social Services is presenting this discussion for parents of teens and pre-teens with author Barbara Greenberg, Ph.D., a licensed clinical psychologist and Adolescent Consultant for Silver Hill Hospital.

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