Worship Schedule
Shabbat Worship
Friday, December 6th
5:15 pm - Sadie Zelig Reel Freirich Baby Naming
6:00 pm - Family Shabbat
6:00 pm - Kabbalat Shabbat
8:00 pm - Late at Eight
Saturday, December 7th
9:00 am Tot Shabbat
11:00 am Congregational Shabbat Worship
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Congregational Shabbat Workshop
Saturday, December 7, 2013 from 9:00 am to 10:15 am in Luski Hall in the Bobbi & Don Bernstein Education Building.
Education on Education: Where We've Come From and Where We Are Going
The panel will include:
Madeline Ecker, a CMS Student, Randy Kurstin, a CMS Teacher, MaryNell McPherson, Executive Director, Freedom School Partners, Anna Spangler Nelson, Co-Chair Project LIFT
Please join Rabbi Judy and our Social Justice and Action Committee as we take a closer look at Charlotte Mecklenburg's Public School Education andreflect on Beth El's potential role as advocates. Feel free to join us afterwards for brunch at 10:15 ($8/person) followed by our Congregational Shabbat service.
Shabbat Morning Programs
Teen Band Rehearsal
Robyn Farber Leadership Program
7th Grade Sheva
Tot Shabbat Activity
Teen Band Vocal Ensemble Rehearsal
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Special Naming Service for Congregants of All Ages
Friday, December 20, 2013, 7:00 pm
On December 20th, we will read from our Torah, a portion called Shemot which means "Names".Accordingly that Shabbat is called Shabbat Shemot-the Sabbath of Names.If you or your child has yet to receive a Hebrew name, we hope you'll choose one and join us for this special ceremony. For more information, please contact any of the clergy or Debora Gluick at 704-749-3043.
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Youth Events & News
NUMBER 1 for the third straight year. Click Here for more.
LIBERTY 8-12th grade Winter Lock-In
Friday, December 6th at 5:00 PM - Saturday, December 7th at 8:00 AM in Levine Social Hall
Cost: $20.00. RSVP and pay online by Wednesday, Dec 4th HERE
Katanty 4/5 Winter Wonderland Chanukah Party
Saturday, Dec. 7th from 4:00-6:00 PM in the Music Room
Cost: $10 for dinner and supplies
RSVP and pay by Wednesday, 12/4: Here
LIBERTY 6/7 Mitzvah Blitz Chanukah Party
Saturday, Dec. 7th from 4:00-6:00 PM in Luski
Cost: $10 for dinner and supplies
RSVP and pay by Wednesday, 12/4: Here
College Connection
Temple Beth El college students are invited to stay in touch with all of your friends at TBE by joining Temple Beth El College Connection!
Registration is free, and perks include holiday gifts sent straight to your house!
PARENTS - Please email Dara Gever, Director of Youth Engagement, Here, your student's full name, home address in Charlotte and the current student status... freshman - senior.
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Are you looking to give your child the best Jewish experience of their life this summer? Temple Beth El offers limited financial assistance to make it possible for families in our community to send their child to a Jewish camp program. Please email Dara Gever, Director of Youth Engagement, Here by 12/31 to apply.
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Temple Emanuel in Gastonia celebrates their 100th Anniversary
Temple Emanuel in Gastonia is celebrating its 100th Anniversary. As part of their commemorative season, Dr. Amy-Jill Levine will be a Scholar-in-Residence from Dec. 3rd - 6th in Charlotte (partnering with UNCC), Belmont Abbey College, and at Unity Place (201 W. Franklin Blvd) in Gastonia. Please click Here for details. |
Our Condolences
Jim Driggers, brother Licia Brandt, died on Thursday, November 28th.
Rick Lippe, father of Lisa Moreland, died Monday, December 2, 2013. The funeral will be in Pittsburgh Wednesday, December 4, 2013.
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Donations and RSVPs Now Accepted Online!
Donations may be made by clicking the "Giving" tab on our website which will take you to the secure page
You may also RSVP for Temple events. The RSVP link will be posted wherever there is event information. |
Temple Programs & Classes
Boomers Post Chanukah Dinner Party
Appetizers - Dinner - Live Piano Music!
Sat., Dec. 7th at 7:30 PM at Temple Beth El
$25/pp + BYOB
RSVP: by Wed., Dec. 4th at 5pm Here.
(Boomers are TBE Members in & around their 50's & 60's)
Annual Brotherhood Charity Breakfast
Sunday December 8th at 9:00 AM at Strike City Lanes (210 East Trade Street)
Dads - bring your children (AND SPOUSES!) of any age for a fun morning of bowling - AND - do a mitzvah by helping those less fortunate. Bowling and breakfast are FREE with your donation of warm jackets, coats, warm gloves and hats, NEW sweat socks, sweatshirts. All donations of clothing must be clean and not thread worn. Those not donating clothing will be asked for $10 per bowler.
RSVPs are required.
To arrange for carpooling from the Temple contact Bob Wolf Here.
ChaiLytes Happy Hour at Rooster's SouthPark!
Thursday, Dec. 12th - 5:00 - 7:00 pm
Stop by to "chill" with your friends!
(ChaiLytes is the TBE Social group for members in & near their 40's & 50's)
Keshet and Temple Beth El with Charlotte Pride Band present a
Winter Concert
Featuring Charlotte Pride Band's Jazz, Brass & Woodwind Ensembles
December 15th at 3 PM at TBE.
Admission is FREE.
SPICE Monday, Dec. 16th at TBE
11:00 am - Rabbi Schindler - "Aging and Saving"
12:00 pm - Lunch - Veggie lasagna/salad/dessert
12:45 pm - Carol Horowitz - "Stay Safe and Independent As We Age"
RSVP required by Thursday, December. 12th. You may now RSVP online HERE
SPICE Potluck Dinner
Friday, Dec. 20th at TBE
Potluck dinner - 5:30 pm
Shabbat Service at 7:00 pm
Please bring a dish to share. Click Here to register. RSVP required by Tuesday, December 17th.
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Learn to Read Hebrew
Night Class...Classes begin
December 4th
Morning Class...Classes begin December 5th
Temple Beth El is offering a thorough beginning Hebrew class that will give you the opportunity to learn to decode and read Hebrew. Classes will meet on Wednesday nights from 7:00 to 8:00 pm or Thursday mornings from 10:00 - 11:00 am in the Bernstein Education building on the third floor. Register by calling 704-749-3070.
Class Fee: $100 Members $125 Non-members. Class fee must be paid in full prior to the first session.
Minimum of 6 students required
Click Here for dates of classes and more information.
Anshei Mitzvah
Adult B'nei Mitzvah
Anshei Mitzvah is an opportunity for those adults who have never had a Bar or Bat Mitzvah to participate in group study that will culminate in being called to the Torah. Classes will be taught by the clergy, Susan Jacobs, and master teacher, Barbara Feld.
The Anshei Mitzvah program will begin with learning to read Hebrew and continue with Torah and liturgy study that culminates with individual Torah assignments. Please contact Susan Jacobs Here. For more information on the Hebrew Classes and the Anshei Mitzvah dates, Click Here. |
Washington, D.C. Wedding for Same Sex Couples
May 2-4, 2014
Rabbi Judy, along with several Charlotte clergy, is planning another historic weekend of interfaith dialogue, exploring tolerance, inclusion and sanctification in Washington, DC with other faith communities. We have several same sex couples planning to be legally and religiously wed with a reception to follow. We will be traveling by bus, hotel rooms are being arranged along with filing for the marriage licenses. If you are interested in being legally or religiously married or want to be a part of this wonderful celebration as a guest participant contact Sera Callif - Here.
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YOUR MEMBERSHIP PHOTO DIRECTORY
IS HERE!
If you have not yet picked up your directory, yours is waiting at the reception desk at Temple. Stop By!
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