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THIS WEEK AT TEMPLE BETH EL
December 4, 2012 |
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Click on live links to get information from the pages of our website- www.beth-el.com |
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by Rabbi Jonathan Freirich |
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Worship
Friday, December 7
6:00pm Welcoming Shabbat "Off the Wall"
7:15pm Bereavement Service
8:00pm Shabbat Worship Service
Babysitting is available in the Melasky Nursery during the 6:00pm service.
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Interfaith Memorial Service Tonight
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. |
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.
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Upcoming Dates
RSVP for events requiring reservations |
Last Chance to Buy a Dining Advantage Card!
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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A Taste of Judaism- Are You Curious?
Winter Session: Wednesdays, Jan 2, 9, 16 and 23, 7:00 - 8:30 pm at Temple Beth El. All are welcome- Jewish or not, member or not! No Charge! Join us to explore and learn the Jewish perspectives on living in today's world. Discussions include: spirituality, values, community and traditions. Seating is limited. Registration is required. Contact Janie Meyers at 704-749-3051 or jmeyers@beth-el.com |
12/6-
"First Thursday Social"- Hickory Tavern, Ballantyne 12/9- Brotherhood Bowling Clothing Drive for the Homeless
1/5- Brotherhood "Room in the Inn"- Volunteers Needed |
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S.P.I.C.E.
Go to the S.P.I.C.E website page for more information on these upcoming events:
Mon. 12/17- S.P.I.C.E. at Temple Beth El
Fri. 12/21 - Shabbat Potluck Dinner
RSVP online or call 704-749-3070 |
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Lend a Hand- Volunteer, Donate
Join Temple Beth El's Chevra Kaddishah. Attend a training session on January 27th and learn more about this holy ritual of preparing our congregation's deceased for burial.
Room in the Inn- There are opportunities to help our homeless neighbors in the months of December, January, February and March!
Project Snowflake- Volunteer Christmas morning at the Uptown Men's Shelter to prepare and serve. Contact Merle Gottheim- 980-235-9789 or tarheelmom@carolina.rr.com.
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.
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! |
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Photo Directory Update
Guess What? For your convenience we have added 2 more dates, and possibly more dates to come before the new year! If you haven't yet had your picture taken, sign up for December 16 or 17 now!
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 as soon as possible.
Opt-Out : The directory will contain a complete listing of our congregants. Your information 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 as soon as possible. |
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Religious School
12/5- Hebrew School
12/9- Religious School
12/10 & 12/12- Hebrew School
Include your family's photo in this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity that helps support our students' education.  Be Part of the Art- in the Religious School Lobby! |
New! Temple Beth El Religious School- Afternoon Enrichment Classes for Jewish students!
We are excited to offer high quality, engaging & creative programming to member & non member children. Classes will include a variety of activities such as arts & crafts, cooking, drama & storytelling, Israeli dancing, computer & technology, t'filah & music. Classes will be taught by Linda Lepow, Dawn Sakai & Barbara Feld. This is a unique opportunity to enhance your child's Jewish education in a creative & fun-filled way. Click here to see class descriptions. Classes for kindergarten through 2nd grades are scheduled at the same time as Hebrew school. Class size is limited. Please register early. Click Here to RSVP! |
Religious School Fundraiser
Shop at a special Stella & Dot trunk show this Sunday, 12/9, from 8:30am- 1:30pm in the Bernstein Education building (school) lobby. When you purchase beautiful gifts for your family and yourself, you will also help raise money for our school. A percentage of the proceeds from this special sale will be donated to TBE Religious School.
If you can't make it to the trunk show,
you can shop online HERE.
(All orders must be submitted by December 14, 2012 in order to qualify for this fundraiser).
Special thanks to Carrie Feit for her commitment to our school. |
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." |
NFTY-SAR Hatikvah Kallah is Coming to Charlotte!
200+ teens are going to arrive at TBE for the weekend of March 8-10, 2013 for a regional convention for 6th-8th grade youth group members. 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. Contact Andy Harkavy aharkavy@beth-el.com with questions. |
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Discovered Traditions Gift Shop
"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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