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THIS WEEK AT TEMPLE BETH EL
November 27, 2012
Click on the live links to get information from the pages of our website- www.beth-el.com
by Rabbi Judy Schindler
Worship
Friday, November 30

6:00pm Welcoming Shabbat

 

Babysitting is available in the Melasky Nursery during the 6:00pm service.

 

Saturday, December 1 

11:00am Shabbat Morning Service

B'nei Mitzvah of Cameron Barker and Isaac Saul. Mazel Tov Cameron and Isaac!

Read about our B'nei Mitzvah Students and send congratulations to their families.

Sixth Grade B'nei Mitzvah Retreat
This Weekend!
If you have not responded to your invitation, please email Peggy McManus pmcmanus@beth-el.com View the invitation and schedule of events here.

Photo Directory Update

Change of Information: If any of your contact information has changed, please email or call Pam Linker plinker@beth-el.com or 704-749-3056 by December 5. (The information we currently have in our database is what will be printed in the Directory unless you contact us with a change).

Opt-Out : The directory will contain a complete listing of our congregants. Your names, addresses, phone numbers, and email addresses for the adult members of your family will be included unless you let us know that you would like to OPT OUT. If you do NOT want your information to be included in the Directory, please contact Julie Dalli   jdalli@beth-el.com or 704-749-3047 by December 5.

Upcoming Dates 
12/1- ChaiLYTES Dreidels & Drinks (Adults in their 40's and 50's)
12/15- Boomers Drinks & Dinner Chanukah Party (Adults in their 60's (+/-)

 

RSVP for events requiring reservations 

Chanukah begins December 8!

*There are Chanukah events for everyone at Temple Beth El- check them out on our Chanukah web page!

 

*Join us on December 14 for the Chanukah Family Dinner at 6pm with the Chanukah Shabbat Service to follow. RSVPs can be made for the dinner online or by calling 704-749-3070.

 

*Shop in our Discovered Traditions Gift Shop for candles, menorahs, dreidels, and unique Chanukah gifts.

 

  

Interfaith Memorial Service

December 4 at 7pm, Temple Beth El
Hospice and Palliative Care Charlotte Region sponsors an annual Light Up a Life Interfaith Memorial Service to honor and remember the individuals and families we've served, through relevant readings, music and the lighting of candles. Learn more about this event.

NFTY-SAR Hatikvah Kallah is Coming to Charlotte!

NFTY-SAR Hatikvah Kallah is a regional convention for 6th-8th grade youth group members from around the Southeast. 200+ teens are going to arrive at TBE for the weekend of March 8-10, 2013, and WE NEED YOUR HELP!!!  We need host families to house the visitors, and volunteers for other activities. To download the housing/volunteer form, and for more information, go to www.beth-el.com/kallah. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Andy Harkavy aharkavy@beth-el.com  

giving tree There are still plenty of hearts left to choose from on the Giving Tree. Pick a heart off the tree located in the Temple Atrium and help provide a less fortunate family with food, clothing, toys and household items for the holidays. Find more information here. 

Mazel Tov

Mazel Tov to Mattye and Marc Silverman on the birth of their granddaughter, Jillian David Star, born November 18, 2012. Proud parents are Shara and Richard Star.

 

Condolences

Louise Silverman, sister of Richard Roth, died on November 15, 2012. A memorial service will be held in the future.

 

Buy a Dining Advantage Card Now!

It's the perfect gift - only $20 for $200 in restaurant credits to be used nationwide. 40% of your purchase benefits TBE! Buy your cards at Temple, or purchase them online, and pick up at Temple. 

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Youth Activities


12/8-  KatanTY K1 Chanukah Party
12/14-15 LIBERTY Llamas, Latkes & Lock-In
12/15- KatanTY 23 Chanukah Bash
12/15- KatanTY 45 Latkes, Dreidels & Gelt
12/16- LIBERTY 67 Chanukah Laser Tag
 

URJ Summer Camps...The best place to spend your summers! See what all the excitement is about! Sign up today!

LIBERTY Tops the Charts
The Union for Reform Judaism's North American Federation of Temple Youth, (NFTY) publishes their national participation data each year. Again, LIBERTY, Temple Beth El's Senior Youth Group, ranked #1 in congregations with the most participants! We were also on the charts at #7 for congregations with the most registrations. For these statistics and more, read "NFTY by the Numbers."
Religious School
11/28-  Hebrew School
12/2- Religious School
12/3 & 12/5- Hebrew School
Include your family's photo in this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity that helps support our students' education. Tile Art 2 
Be Part of the Art- in the Religious School Lobby!
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NEW! Afternoon Enrichment Classes  Check out these new Jewish learning opportunities for kids grades K-2, 3-5 and 6-8 coming in January.
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Go to the Brotherhood website page for more information on this upcoming Brotherhood event:
12/6-
"First Thursday Social"- Location to be announced
12/9-  Brotherhood Bowling Clothing Drive for the Homeless

S.P.I.C.E.

Go to the S.P.I.C.E website page for more information on these upcoming events:

Wed. 12/5- S.P.I.C.E. Out at Gantt Museum

Mon. 12/17- S.P.I.C.E. at Temple Beth El

 

RSVP online or call 704-749-3070

Temple Beth El Family Israel Trip

Join Rabbi Jonathan June 20- July 1, 2013 for the trip of a lifetime - floating in the Dead Sea, climbing Masada, exploring archeological digs, lifting our spirits in Jerusalem, and much, much more!

Lend a Hand- Volunteer, Donate

 

Chanukah Packages for Soldiers- Donate items to send to Jewish soldiers who are deployed or "sponsor" a package.

 

Room in the Inn- There are opportunities to help our homeless neighbors in the months of December, January, February and March!

 

Read this letter from Dave Hartzell, teacher at Sterling Elementary School and donate needed supplies. Sterling also needs hand sanitizer, tissues, healthy snacks and underwear and coats in all sizes.

 

Learn about Casseroles and Beyond and help their cause.

 

Join the Holy Rollers!    

Discovered Traditions Gift Shop
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"CHANUKAH, OH CHANUKAH, COME LIGHT THE MENORAH!" Find special menorahs, candles, dreidels and unique gift items in our Temple Beth El gift shop. Stop by today!

 

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