10/19/11 Greenwich Temple Sholom's Weekly E-Bulletin

Temple Sholom E-Bulletin October 19th, 2011 Thursday, October 20th Shemini Atzeret Main Service 9:30am Yizkor at approximately 10:30am Erev Simchat Torah Young Children's Family Service at 5:30pm Congregational Celebration at 6:30pm Friday, October 21st Simchat Torah Main Service 9:30am Shabbat services 6:30pm Saturday, October 22nd New! Saturday Morning Torah Study Meets in the Temple Library: 8:30am - 9:30am USY Movie Night - 8:00pm in the Youth Lounge Tuesday, October 25th Lunch 'n' Learn with Rabbi Mitch 12:00pm Wednesday, October 26th Tales from the Torah with Cantor Asa 7:00pm Sisterhood Book Club 7:00pm Thursday, October 27th Talmud Study with Rav David 7:00pm Candle Lighting Wednesday, October 19th Sukkot VII - Hoshanah Rabbah 5:51pm Shabbat - Friday, October 21st 5:48pm Temple Sholom's Worship Schedule Thursday, October 20th Shemini Atzeret Services: 9:30am Erev Simchat Torah Services: Family Service: 5:30pm Congregational Celebration: 6:30pm Friday, October 14th Simchat Torah Services: 9:30am Shabbat Services 6:30pm Saturday, October 15th Torah Study: 8:30am - 9:30am Shabbat Services: 9:30am Temple Sholom Simcha Corner Mazel Tov to: Neal Weinberg and Nurit Nowalski on the birth of their baby boy. Jennie Friedman, on being recognized by Working Mother magazine as one of their 2011 Working Mothers of the Year, for her commitment to providing working mothers with support and mentoring. Phyllis Shapiro and Marty Flashner on the birth of their granddaughter, Esther Shoshana Flashner, daughter of Will and Rivka Flashner. Laura and Richard Rolnick on the Bat Mitzvah of their daughter, Juliette. Jill and Matt Schecter on the Bat Mitzvah of their daughter, Samantha. Check out Sisterhood's Upcoming Programs! Book Club, Wednesday, October 26th, 7:00pm Sisterhood's new monthly book club will begin with My Father's Paradise by Ariel Sabar. The discussion will be led by Marilyn Schwartz, a Temple Sholom member and experienced book club facilitator. Three copies of the book are available in the Temple Sholom library or they can be purchased on Amazon as softcover or ebook. Men and women are welcome to participate. Neshama Yoga resumes on Friday, November 4th. Cost for the six-week program is $122.31, Each session will link mind, body, and Torah with a different focus on elements of Jewish spirituality. For more information, or to register, please download the registration form and contact information here. Support the Girls, Sunday, November 6th, 9:00am - 12:30pm at Dusty Rose, 114 South Ridge Street, Rye Brook, NY Enjoy the morning with the ladies while you shop at Dusty Rose when the store is closed to the public. You can sign-up for a personalized bra- fitting between 9:30am - 10:30pm or from 11:00am - 12:00pm. There is a suggested donation of $18 to support Sharsheret, a national not-for-profit organization supporting young women and their families, of all Jewish backgrounds, facing breast cancer. RSVP to Sharon Jampol at (914) 906-6166 or email her at shared18@aol.com. Sisterhood Mah Jonng continues on Monday, November 14th at 7:00pm Join us for our monthly game of Mah Jonng. Cost is $10 to play with our instructor (please arrange in advance) or $5 for all others. Bring your Mah Jonng set if you've got one! For more information, please email Phyllis Shapiro at wigini@gmail.com. All are welcome! To rsvp or if you have any questions regarding any of Sisterhood programs, please call Phyllis Shapiro at (203) 637-7809 or email her at wigini@gmail.com. Scholar in Residence Weekend with David Keren Friday, October 28th, Saturday, October 29th, Sunday, October 30th Friday, October 28th Shabbat Dinner and Lecture: One City, Three Faiths: The Centrality ofJerusalem to Judaism, Christianity and Islam Services: 6:30pm Dinner: 7:30pm $18 per person Saturday, October 29th 8:30am Saturday morning Torah Study with Rabbi Mitch and David Keren 12:00pm Kiddush Luncheon Lecture: Can Jerusalem Become a Capital of Two Nations? Sunday, October 30th 9:30am Informational Session: Mission to Israel- February 9th -19th. For all those going on the mission trip, and for those who are interested in going. Please consider supporting these programs with a donation of $360 (Sponsor), $180 (Patron) or the amount of your choice (Friend) as part of our Israel Education and Advocacy Programs at Temple Sholom. For more information, or to RSVP for any of these sessions, please contact Alice Schoen, (203) 542-7175, or at alice.schoen@templesholom.com New! Saturday Morning Torah Study Saturday mornings, 8:30am - 9:30am Start the New Year "in the beginning," studying the weekly Torah portion with our wonderful clergy every Shabbat morning before services, in the Temple Sholom Library. This week features Parashat Bereshit with Cantor Asa. A light breakfast will be served. Study is informal -- come as you are! For more information, email Lori Baden at lori.baden@templesholom.com. Beginning this month! Temple Sholom New Fall Classes Whether you're just starting at the beginning of the alef-bet, or if your passion is Talmud, Torah, Hebrew language or stories from our sacred sources, Temple Sholom is your source for Jewish learning for people of all ages and backgrounds. Our clergy team has prepared a selection of course offerings to suit learners at all levels. Click here for a listing of this fall's course offerings. Classes begin this month, so to sign up for the class of your choice, please email Alice Schoen at alice.schoen@templesholom.com, or if you need more information about our classes, please email lori.baden@templesholom.com. All are welcome! Film Screening at Temple Sholom The Human Resources Manager Tuesday, November 1st at 7:30pm as part of the Fairfield County Jewish Arts & Film Festival, in partnership with the Stamford JCC. Winner of five Israeli Academy Awards in 2010, The Human Resources Manager is a comedy-drama centered on the Human Resources manager of Israel's largest industrial bakery, who is trying to save the reputation of his business by preventing the publication of a defamatory article. A full description of the film can be found on IMDB by clicking here. This program takes place in the Temple Sholom Social Hall and is co-sponsored by the Temple Sholom Sisterhood. For more information, please call Alice Schoen, at (203) 542-7165 or email her at alice.schoen@templesholom.com. In and Around the Community... WAJ Meals on Wheels Needs Your Help! Meals on Wheels is looking for volunteers to be responsible for one of the routes every Thursday morning. Delivery takes 1 -1 1/2 hours and the commitment is three times/year. You can deliver in teams of two so friends can sign up together or they will find you a partner. They are also in need of substitute drivers who can fill in, sometimes on short notice. Our Sisterhood has been involved in this program for over 30 years and we need new volunteers to keep it going. Meals on Wheels would also like to put in a special thank you to Phyllis Rackowitz and Evelyn Sutin who are retiring this year. They have been volunteers since the program began and are the longest serving members. For more information or to volunteer, please email Barbara Hindman at sebgh@optonline.net. The Jewish High School of Connecticut (JHSC) Open House, Sunday, October 23rd 1:00 - 3:00pm: Come see what JHSC has to offer. Scholarships and tuition assistance are available. For more information, call JHSC at (203) 275-8448 or visit them on the web at info@jhsct.org. JFS Rosh Hodesh - Its a Girl Thing 7th & 8th Grade Program Begins on October 24th, 7:00 - 8:30pm at Temple Sholom. Through creative mediums girls come together to learn about themselves and Judaism in a cool enviroment. Each month, the group celebrates the new Jewish month through activities explaining important Jewish women, ideas, values and topics relevant to teenage girls. For more information, contact Dinah Miller Marlowe at (203) 622-1881, x 12 or at DMMarlowe@jfsgreenwich.org. Carmel Academy's Open House, Sunday, October 30th, starting at 11:00am Come meet the leadership, teachers and tour the classrooms. Lower School/Grade K-3 will begin at 11:00am with children's sctivities ongoing. Upper School/Grade 4-8 will begin at 2pm. There will be a science demonstration, children are encouraged to attend. For more information contact Joanne.Karow@carmelacademy.com or call her at (203) 983-3503. The 2nd Annual Night of Jewish Learning and Celebration, presented by the Westchester Board of Rabbis, the Westchester Jewish Council and UJA-Federation takes place on November 12, 2011 at Beth El Synagogue Center in New Rochelle, NY. Features teachers and topics covering the range of Jewish experience in our communities. $20 per person before November 8th, $25 at the door. Sign up by clicking this link: http://events.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=gxnnvccab&oeidk=a07e4vy1n0n931e858f

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