Worship
Friday, December 14
7:00 pm Chanukah Shabbat Service
Babysitting is available in the Melasky Nursery during the 7:00pm service.
Saturday, December 15
11:00am Congregational Shabbat Service
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Congregational Shabbat
Morning Experiences
9:00am: Torah Workshop, FIJI, Seventh Grade Sheva, Teen Band Rehearsal, Robyn Farber Leadership Class
10:00am: Teen Vocal Ensemble Rehearsal10:15am: Shabbat Morning Brunch- please RSVP
11:00am: Congregational Shabbat Service
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Happy Chanukah!
*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
12/14- Tot Chanukah Celebration, 5:30pm
RSVP for events requiring reservations
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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 |
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1/5- Brotherhood "Room in the Inn"- Volunteers Needed |
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1/16- Luncheon and Card Party
1/27- Brunch and Guest Speaker, Josephine Hicks, author of If There's Anything I Can Do speaking about what to do when serious illness strikes. |
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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
The Giving Tree- There are still a few hearts on the tree. Take this opportunity to help someone less fortunate.
Gift Wrapping- Help us wrap the Giving Tree gifts at Temple on Sunday, 12/16 during Religious School (9am-12pm). Bring your wrapping paper & tape with you!
Join Temple Beth El's Chevra Kaddishah Attend a training session on January 27 and learn more about the holy ritual of preparing our congregation's dead 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
Sterling Elementary School needs hand sanitizer, tissues, healthy snacks, underwear and coats in all sizes. Please bring your donations to Temple.
Join the Holy Rollers!
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Shari Hackman, our Membership Co-Director for the last 3 and ½ years, will be leaving her position at Temple this week. Shari has been an extraordinary addition to our Temple team and has brought wisdom, compassion and creativity to our congregation. Shari will continue to be very involved in Temple life - now as a volunteer and congregant.
Janie Meyers will continue in her role as Membership Co-Director and may be reached at 704-749-3051.
We wish Shari the best in her new endeavors and value the time she gave to Temple Beth El.
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Photo Directory Update
Are your college kids home for the holidays? Have your family's picture taken on December 16 or 17- Sign up 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
12/12- Hebrew School
12/16- Religious School
12/17 & 12/19- 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! |
Religious School-
Afternoon Enrichment Classes
This is a unique opportunity to enhance your child's Jewish education in a creative & fun-filled way. 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. 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
It's not too late to shop for beautiful jewelry at Stella and Dot. A percentage of the sales goes to support the Religious School.
Shop online HERE. All orders must be submitted by December 14, 2012.
Special thanks to Carrie Feit for her commitment to our school. |
12/14-15 LIBERTY Llamas, Latkes & Lock-In
LIBERTY Tops the Charts
LIBERTY, Temple Beth El's Senior Youth Group, ranked #1 in congregations with the most participants! Read "NFTY by the Numbers."
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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. |
Mazel Tov
Mazel Tov to Jennifer and Josh Allen on the birth of their son, Gabriel Alexander, on December 4, 2012. |
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