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Temple News & Notes
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Prospective Members Whether you are seeking a Spiritual Home in a Reform Jewish Congregation for the first time, or looking to make a change, we would love to introduce you to Temple Beth Elohim. For information, please email the Membership Committee. We hope we have the opportunity to meet you soon! |
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 All Adult Education classes are free of charge and most require no registration. Please contact the office for further information or to suggest other classes of interest (845) 279-4585. Adult Confirmation Class: First and Third Wednesdays, 7-9 pm Adult Hebrew: Wednesday mornings at 9:30 am: Rabbi Acrish will conduct an Adult Hebrew Class with the aim of learning to read Shabbat and other prayers. The class will meet weekly on Wednesdays. Please contact the Temple office, 845 279-4585 to enroll yourself. |
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 Torah Study followed by Shabbat Worship Service Torah Study is on Saturday Mornings at 9 am, in the Library. Shabbat Worship Service follows at 10:30 (approx.) January 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, February 7, 14, 21, 28. |
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 Torah TotsSunday, January 25 (snow date Feb. 1), 9 am The class is open to members or non-members ages 2 and 3 years old. The child must be accompanied by a parent, grandparent, aunt, uncle or other adult. The class will meet in the Sanctuary for a service followed by social time in the Social Hall. Crafts projects may be done as well. Get to know other Temple members with young children while introducing your toddler to Judaism. All are invited. Please contact the Temple office, 845 279-4585 to enroll your child. Dates: January 25 (snow date Feb. 1); March 1; March 22 (snow date March 9); April 26; May 17. |
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 Forming for adults between the age of 21 and 35 If you are between the ages of 21 and 35 and are interested in joining a group for young people who want to get together and hold fun nights out, discussions, and evenings with other young Jewish people from different Temples, contact Traci at chavurah@templebethelohim.org. |
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 Connecticut Heartsaver American Heart Association Heartsaver AED 2 year certification course Monday, February 2, 2009 7:30 to 9:30 pm snow date: Tuesday, February 3, 2009 7:30 to 9:30 pm
All participants will receive their two-year certification the same day. The course will be run by our own Jennifer Licht. Her training center, CPR Dave, will donate a wall mount case for an AED in addition. If you have any questions, please contact Jen via the temple. To enroll, please complete the form |
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 Temple Beth Elohim is selling the Holocaust Survivor Cookbook. This is a hard-covered book which includes stories from survivors, as well as traditional recipes from the survivor or their children; "RECIPES your family will enjoy... STORIES they will never forget."
The books are $30 each, and pre-orders are now being accepted. The sale of this cookbook is a fund raising event. If you would like to place an order, please contact Wendy at giftcards@templebethelohim.org. The Holocaust Survivor Cookbook will make a great holiday gift and will be available before Hanukkah |
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 Consecration Ceremony - To be Rescheduled due to Snow.
Please join us at Shabbat services on Friday, |
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 Dry Magnesium Chloride from the Dead Sea
Will be on sale on Sunday mornings beginning this week, 12/21. Help is needed selling the bags on Sunday. |
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 2nd Annual Party Showcase atVista on the Hill at Temple Beth Elohim Sunday January 18, 2009 It is with great pleasure that we inform you of the newest social hall in the area. VISTA ON THE HILL is located at Temple Beth Elohim in Brewster, New York. This beautiful room has magnificent views of the Hudson Valley which provide a superb background to compliment any occasion. We will have a variety of party vendors in attendance including, dj's, orchestra, party rentals, photographers, caterers, florists, balloons vendors, favors, chocolate fountains, invitations, limousines, bakeries, and other entertainment. One stop shopping for your wedding, bar/bat mitzvah, sweet sixteen and all party needs. To make your reservations please contact Ava. We will be happy to be of assistance and we look forward to seeing you at the showcase and working together in the future. |
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We are planning some interesting programs this year including a Temple tradition: our Annual Chocolate Seder this spring. Join us on Thursday, January 8 at 7:30 pm as we discuss: Upcoming Topics
The Rosh Chodesh Group meets the 2nd Thursday of the month. For more information please e-mail us at rosh-chodesh@templebethelohim.org. |
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The Great Debate Society is a delightful evening of thoughtful discussion and personal perspective on a variety of topics with a view to the Jewish values inherent in the theme. The group has grown in size and new views are always welcome. Join the Rabbi and other Temple members for lively discussions on varied topics of interest to Jews! Meetings are the last Wednesday of the month at 7:30 pm October through May in the Social Hall. Upcoming Topics
The schedule is subject to change and modification based on the consensus of the participants in the group. For information, contact Larry Hepner via e-mail and we'll see you at the debates! |
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 Upcoming Activities
Senior Youth Group
Join us at our Annual Shul In! For those who don't know, a Shul In is an overnight event at the Temple. Plans include movies, music, and games. You will need to bring:
The next morning there will be an early breakfast, cleanup, then Sunday school. This is always the highlight of the winter, so plan on attending. This event is for the Temple Beth Elohim Senior Youth Group only. RSVP to Mr. Hepner, tbebiz@yahoo.com.
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Dear Business owner, If your business currently sells gift cards or if you are considering a gift card program to promote the sale of your goods or services, we can now incorporate your cards into the Temple gift card program. If you think your business might benefit please contact me to discuss details. Do you buy food, use gas, travel, planning renovations, need a birthday, anniversary, Mother's Day, Father's Day, graduation, baby or wedding shower, Do you want to help cover the expenses of the new Temple without any cost to you? Store certificates/gift cards, most in the form of a debit card, in varied denominations, are purchased by the Temple at a discounted rate; e.g., Macy's 9%, Starbucks 6%, food stores 4%, gas companies 2%. The certificates are sold to you at face value. If every family participates in this program by purchasing only $200 in food store certificates, the monthly income is over $2000. By adding clothing stores, and other higher percentage certificates, the monthly income can be over $3000. The sky's the limit! A Orders can be placed easily as follows:
For further information, contact Wendy Nevid via e-mail giftcards@templebethelohim.org. |
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Shop Amazon.com and its partners to benefit Temple Beth Elohim Support our fund raising efforts each time you shop online at Amazon.com and its partners (i.e. Target.) The Temple will earn a commission for products you purchase in any of the Amazon.com departments. Most important to remember is that for the Temple to benefit, you MUST enter Amazon.com directly from the Temple website. This will ensure that purchase is credited to the Temple. |
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Thank you for participating in Temple Beth Elohim's ink jet recycling program. We have expanded to include Laser cartridges and cell phones too!
Benefits to our community:
Thank you in advance for helping us recycle those old ink cartridges and cell phones and participating in this wonderful fund raising program. |
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 Temple Beth Elohim's Judaica Shop is open for business every Sunday from 9-10:30 am when religious school is in session. (Other hours and summer hours are by appointment only. Please call Denise Tredwell to make an appointment.) The Judaica Shop has a full line of gorgeous tallitot and kippot, 14K and sterling jewelry, hand-crafted door mezuzahs, gifts for weddings, engagements, birthdays and Mother's Day. They carry a wide range of stunning holiday items including menorahs, honey and apple sets, Passover Seder and matzo plates, Shabbat candlesticks and challah platters - all great gifts and reasonably priced. Many of the items are designed and handcrafted in Israel. Whether you need a stunning tallit for an upcoming bar or bat mitzvah or a unique menorah for a wedding gift, shop us first. When you shop at our new Judaica Shop, you not only support Temple Beth Elohim, but you also support Israel. PS: The Judaica Shop could be open for more hours if there were more volunteers. We are always looking for energetic people to join our staff. Call Denise if you are interested. |
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