October 17
Tot Shabbat
October 19
Legislative Breakfast
1st CMI High
October 22
Book Discussion
October 25
MITYOR cookie-fest
October 26
Chevra Hands
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For a complete and up-to-date listing of all activities and announcements, log onto our website
http://cmihamden.org
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E-mail
Susan Perry
Early Childhood Director
sperry@cmihamden.org
Click on the link below for a complete listing.
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Contact Us
The Congregation Mishkan Israel
785 Ridge Road
Hamden, CT 06517
(203) 288-3877
(203) 288-2375 MINS
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Rosh Hashanah Morning Shofar Blowing
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G'mar Chatimah Tovah
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Calendar
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 | WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 1 |
| 12:15 PM |
Intermediate Hebrew
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| 7:30 PM |
Social Action Committee
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| FRIDAY, OCTOBER 3 |
| SATURDAY, OCTOBER 4 |
| 10:00 AM |
Children's Service (Grades 2 -7)
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| 12:30 PM |
Reflection Service
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| 2:00 PM |
Prayerbook Discussion
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| 3:00 PM |
Afternoon Service
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| 4:45 PM |
Yizkor/Concluding Services
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| SUNDAY, OCTOBER 5 |
| 9:00 AM | Brotherhood Coffee Shop Opens |
| 9:00 AM | Pre-K/K Potluck Breakfast |
| 12:00 Noon | Sukkah Decorating |
| TUESDAY, OCTOBER 7 |
| 6:00 PM | Membership Committee |
| 7:00 PM | 175th Art & Architecture Committee |
| WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 8 |
| 12:15 PM |
Intermediate Hebrew
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| 6:00 PM |
Erev Sukkot Service
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| THURSDAY, OCTOBER 9 |
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Sukkot - Office & School Closed
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| 11:00 AM |
Sukkot Service
Bring your lunch to enjoy in the sukkah after services
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| FRIDAY, OCTOBER 10 |
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SHABBAT CHOL HAMOED SUKKOT
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B'nai Mitzvah Retreat Oct. 10-12
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| 5:00 PM |
B'nai Mitzvah Class Dinner
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| SATURDAY, OCTOBER 11 |
| SUNDAY, OCTOBER 12 |
| 10:00 AM | 175th Committee meeting |
| 1:00 PM | MITYOR at Flight CT |
| MONDAY, OCTOBER 13 |
| TUESDAY, OCTOBER 14 |
| WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 15 |
| 12:15 PM |
Intermediate Hebrew
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| 6:00 PM |
New Member Dinner
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| 7:00 PM |
Simchat Torah/Consecration
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| THURSDAY, OCTOBER 16 |
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Last day of Sukkot - Office & School Closed
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REMINDERS 
Childcare is available during Yom Kippur Morning Services, 9:45 a.m. - 12:45 p.m. In order to ensure there is a spot for your child, you must make a reservation by 4:30 p.m. tomorrow, October 2. Please call Tamara at (203) 288-3877.
Reserved Seating is available for those with health or mobility concerns. The pews in front of the Rabbi's pulpit, closest to the doors, are reserved for this purpose. If you would like to reserve a seat please call the CMI office by 4:30 p.m. tomorrow, October 2 at (203) 288-3877.
CMI's Van and Caring Community are available to provide transportation for Morning & Evening Services. If you wish to get a ride, please call Merav at (203) 288-3877 by 4:30 p.m. tomorrow, October 2.
As a service to those unable to make it to services due to health or distance, you can watch the livestream of our Yom Kippur Services at http://www.cmihamden.org/worship/livestream/
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SUKKAH DECORATING 
Come help make our sukkah a work of art that truly reflects us all -- this Sunday, October 5 from 12:00 noon-2:00 p.m. We'll provide some art supplies or you can bring your own. Contributions of craft supplies greatly appreciated.
Decorations might include: streamers, paper chains, posters, hanging decorations, origami, flowers/plants/vegetables from your garden, whatever you can think of!
Refreshments generously provided by the Brotherhood of Men & Women. Contact Julie Chevan at juliechevan@gmail.com or Sue McDonald at suemcdonald@sbcglobal.net with questions or to let us know you'll help. |
SUNDAY MORNING YOGA
Sunday Morning Yoga has its first class this Sunday, October 5 at 9:45 a.m. This Vinyasa Flow class will focus on proper alignment, breath, and building strength and range of motion. All levels are welcome. Please bring your own yoga mat, a blanket, a towel, and a water bottle. The fee is $10 per class. Click here for more information.
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NEW MEMBER DINNER 
Celebrate our CMI Community at the Evening of New Beginnings on Wednesday, October 15.
The celebration begins with a Congregational Dinner at 6:00 p.m. to welcome and honor those who have joined our community in the last year. All members are welcome. Those who have joined our congregation in the last year are our complimentary guests. Click here for a reservation form. Reservations are due by Wednesday October 8.
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 OCTOBER BIRTHDAY BLESSINGS Birthday Blessings will be celebrated at Simchat Torah Family Services on October 15 at 7:00 p.m.
If your child was born in October and will be at services, please contact Tamara at (203) 288-3877 or tepstein@cmihamden.org. The service is open to the community. |
GIFT SHOP NEWS 
We are excited to offer extended hours for the gift shop:
Sunday: 9:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Tuesday: 3:30 p.m.- 6:00 p.m.The gift shop also open by appointment, please email Toni at: TSDimartino@gmail.com to schedule time.
New stock including yarn, kids toys and games, hand painted customizable kippot, and gift certificates for Clay Date.
Drop by and say hi!
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RELIGIOUS SCHOOL NEWS
 There will be a combined potluck breakfast for Pre K and Kindergarten families this Sunday, October 5 at 9:00 a.m.
The Bar/Bat Mitzvah Retreat is the weekend of October 10-12. The students will have a pizza dinner before attending services and then heading up to camp. If you have not yet turned in your reservation forms, please call the office.
There will be no Religious School on Sunday, October 12. Classes resume on Tuesday, October 14.
CMI High begins on October 19. The program meets monthly and is conducted in conjunction with Temple Beth David in Cheshire and Temple Emanuel in Orange. This year's theme is teaching our faith to others. Our partners are a Greek Orthodox church and mosque in Berlin. CMI High is open to 8th - 12th graders. Registrations are now due. For more information and forms, call the office.
For more information, contact Michelle at (203) 288-3877 or mgoldstein@cmihamden.org. |
YOUTH GROUP
MITYOR is conducting their annual Food Drive. Please bring a bag filled with nonperishable items on Yom Kippur. All donations will go to Jewish Family Services' Food Pantry.
As one of the first social events, MITYOR will be going to Flight CT on Sunday, October 12 at 1:00.
All teens in 9th - 12th grade are invited to join MITYOR. For more information, contact advisor Sam at mityor@cmihamden.org.
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MINS NEWS
If you haven't registered for MINS yet, be sure to contact the office promptly. A number of classes are already full. MINS is unparalleled in flexibility and providing a loving, multi-cultural experience with a Jewish curriculum. Reflecting the CMI mission, the School incorporates social justice (tzedakah) projects. The school is open to the community. For more information or to arrange a tour, call Susan at (203) 288-2375.
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FOLLOW CMI ON FACEBOOK
Did you know CMI is on Facebook? Follow what your CMI community is doing and check out our latest photos, by going to our page and clicking "like."
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