08/12/11 Temple Sholom Weekly E-Bulletin

Temple Sholom E-Bulletin August 12th, 2011 Friday, August 12th Beach Service at Tod's Point Seaside Garden Sunday, August 14th The Art of Prayer with Cantor Asa Wednesday, August 17th Youth Ice Cream at Gofer with Rav David and Reb Allison Thursday, August 18th Talmud Study: Radical Rabbis with Rav David Join us tonight for Temple Sholom's Shabbat on the Beach at Tod's Point, Greenwich Town Beach Wine & Cheese pre-oneg at 6:00pm Services at 6:30pm Don't forget to bring beach chairs! Also, please feel free to bring along a (dairy) picnic dinner to stay after and socialize with your Temple Sholom friends! Click here for directions. Please note: this will be the only Shabbat service taking place this evening. Candle Lighting Friday, August 12th 7:49pm Temple Sholom's Worship Schedule Friday, August 12th 6:30 - 7:15pm Saturday, August 13th 9:30am - 12:00pm Sunday, August 14th 8:30 - 9:15am Weekly Teaching by Rabbi Mitch At a time of year when we are beginning to think about the new Jewish year, and about tasks ahead for the fall season, when some of us are relishing those last few days of vacation, and considering, ever so reluctantly, the upcoming demands of work, school and life in general, I've been pondering a new look at the idea of a "job description." At seminary, as a young student, I don't know that a job description ever would have realistically prepared me and my colleagues for the rabbinic life that lay ahead... Click here to see the full version of this teaching. Temple Sholom Simcha Corner Mazel Tov To: Sheri and David Gellman, on the Bat Mitzvah of their daughter, Sarah. Julie and Doug Ostrover, on the Bat Mitzvah of their daughter, Olivia. Last chance! Don't miss our final Summer Study programs of the season: Radical Rabbis Rav David studies the most controversial debates, stories, and figures in the Talmud. Thursdays 7:00 - 8:30pm The last two classes will meet on August 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 The last class will meet on August 14th. AJC Westchester and Temple Sholom present Turmoil and Transformation in Israel and the Middle East Thursday, September 15th, 7:30pm Featuring David Harris, AJC National Executive Director American Jewish Committee Executive Director David Harris offers an insider's perspective on the current climate of change in the Middle East, and its impact on our Jewish homeland. Do not miss this opportunity to hear a compelling and charismatic speaker discuss issues crucial to the life of our Jewish state. Reserve your spot now by contacting Alice Schoen at alice.schoen@templesholom.com or call (203) 542-7165. This event is co-sponsored by AJC Westchester and Temple Sholom in partnership with the Westchester Jewish Council, the UJA-Federation of NY, and the UJA-Federation of Greenwich. Informational Meeting Temple Sholom's Israel Mission Tuesday, September 20th, at 7:00pm Temple Sholom leads a mission to Israel every year. This year's trip will take place in association with The Sholom Center in February 2012. Spaces for the trip are filling up quickly - so don't miss out on this chance to be part of a fascinating and timeless exploration of the Holy Land. If you're interested in finding out more about the mission, please come to our Israel Mission Informational Meeting on Tuesday, September 20th, at 7:00pm. Click here to find out more about Temple Sholom's Israel Trip - February 9th - 19th, or contact Lori Baden at (203) 542-7172 or Lori.Baden@templesholom.com. Last Summer Youth Event Wednesday, August 17th, 4:30 to 6:00pm Calling all 2nd to 8th graders! Join Rav David and Reb Allison at Gofer Ice Cream on East Putnam Avenue on Wednesday, August 17th from 4:30 to 6:00pm. They will treat you to a scoop of ice cream - as we look forward to welcoming you back to Temple Sholom in just a few short weeks! For more info or to RSVP, email Rav David at RavDavid@templesholom.com. In and Around the Community... Florence Melton Adult Mini School in Greenwich, CT is now open. Classes are held on Tuesday mornings, beginning on September 13th, 2011. For further information call 203-552-1818 or register on line at JCCGreewwich.org. Jewish Committee on Scouting - Open House for Cub and Boy Scouts, Sunday, September 18th at 7:00pm, at Hebrew Institute of White Plains, 20 Greenridge Avenue, White Plains. Let your son join in the fun, adventure and skill-building of the Scouts in an environment supportive of Jewish values and traditions from Westchester's only Jewish Boy Scouts Troop and Pack. For more information, visit at www.westchesterscouts.org. Bamitbach means "in the kitchen" and is a kosher food and recipe blog by Irene Saiger, mother of our very own Rav David Saiger. Featuring delicious, seasonal kosher recipes (and some truly delightful writing), Bamitbach is a great resource for cooks and foodies who want to create healthy and delectable dishes for the kosher table. Find out more at http://bamitbach.wordpress.com.

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