Worship Schedule
Shabbat Worship
Friday, December 27th - NOTE TIME
5:20 pm - Preneg
6:00 pm - Community Shabbat
Saturday, December 14th
11:00 am Shabbat Morning Worship and Shana Lamparello Bat Mitzvah. Mazel Tov Shana!
Click Here to read about our B'nei Mitzvah students and send congratulations to their families.
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Religious School
Please note: There is no Religious School from Sunday, December 22nd thru Sunday, January 5th . Classes will resume on Monday, January 6th. There is NO Sheva Saturday, December 21st. Have a safe and festive winter break.
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Second Annual Arthur Goodman Lecture on Law
Saturday morning, January 11, 2014, 9:00 to 10:15 am
Today, as we read headline after headline about children who are in danger because of abusive families, we can feel helpless. This year's lecture empowers us by bringing together a lawyer from the Council for Children's Rights, a Guardian ad Litem and the head of DSS in Mecklenburg County. They will be joined by our clergy to tell us how we can stand for children...our own, in our Jewish community and the community at large. The program is free and open to the public. Read more about this program Here
For those who'd like to stay, the program will be followed by a Congregational brunch ($8/person) and an inspirational Congregational Shabbat service lifted by our Teen Band and Teen Vocal Ensemble. RSVP Here.
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A Heartfelt Thank You from a Sterling Elementary School Teacher
Click Here to read about the difference our volunteers have made at Sterling Elementary.
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SPICE DONATES $2,500 FOR SANDRA AND LEON LEVINE SOCIAL HALL LCD PROJECTOR
Our S.P.I.C.E. (Special Programs of Interest & Concern for Everyone over 50) holds many of its monthly programs in the Sandra and Leon Levine Social Hall. In most cases, PowerPoint presentations or other forms of information are projected onto the wall of the social hall. When Temple Beth El was renovated a few years ago, the necessary wiring for computers and projectors was included and drop down screens were installed into the ceilings of the social halls. Unfortunately, the lack of funds during the temple's renovation process did not permit the installation of a projector in the ceiling. SPICE is delighted to provide the money for the projector and its installation for this social hall. We hope that the addition and installation of the new projector will provide many benefits and opportunities to any temple group using the Sandra and Leon Levine Social Hall.
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Volunteers Needed
Volunteers needed to prepare and serve lunch at Urban Ministries Soup Kitchen, Sun Dec 29 at 945 N. College St.
Please arrive by 9:30 am and we'll finish by 1: 00 pm. For more information or questions, please contact Cissy Gottlieb- Here or call 704 364 2880.
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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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Temple Programs & Classes
S.P.I.C.E.
Monday, January 6 - at Temple Beth El
11:00 am - Rabbi Schindler & Imam John Ramadan-
"Same Stories: Different Sacred Texts"
12:00 pm - Lunch - make your own tacos/salad/fruit/dessert
12:45 pm -Tim Funk, Faith Reporter, The Charlotte Observer- "The Changing Religious Landscape in Charlotte"
RSVP required by Monday, December 30th Here.
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 January Events
Brotherhood First Thursday Social
January 2nd at Hickory Tavern, Ballantyne at 7 PM. No RSVP or Fee.
Brotherhood Breakfast and Speaker: Kevin Zolot, Federal Prosecutor at the U.S. Attorney's Office
Sunday, January 12th at TBE at 10:00 AM
$10 for program and a 5-Star breakfast. This event is open to all TBE members and guests - RSVPs are required - Email Here.
Read more about Kevin Here
January 11th -12th Brotherhood is responsible for Room at the Inn. To volunteer email Here.
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17th Annual
Comparative Religion Series
Jan. 21st - Feb. 25th 2014
On six consecutive Tuesdays, from 7:00 - to 9:00 pm at Temple Beth El, educators and religious leaders representing nine Charlotte area faiths will discuss their faith's perspectives on EVIL... Human or Divine? For more information about the Comparative Religion Series, Click Here.
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MLK Shabbat
A highlight of the Temple Beth El worship calendar is our Martin Luther King Shabbat. This year's exchange will be with dynamic and passionate preacher and pastor Reverend Dr. Jerry Cannon and the choir of C. N. Jenkins Memorial Presbyterian Church. On Friday night, January 17th at Beth El's 7:00 Shabbat service, Pastor Cannon will preach and C. N. Jenkin's choir will lift our service with their music. The evening will conclude with a festive oneg.
We would like to make this oneg special with our "home made desserts." If you would be willing to bake, please email Sara Schreibman Here. Desserts should be brought to Temple no later than noon on Friday January 17th.
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Youth Events & News
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LIBERTY Peace-zza Party - Jan. 11th 1-3 PM. Click Here to learn more. RSVP by Wed., 1/8 at 3:00 PM Here.
Winter Regional Sign Up - Winter Kallah and Regional Board elections are coming up January 17-20th, 2014! Sign up before Thursday, 1/2 before it's too late! Click Here to register for Winter Regional, and Click Here if you are a NFTY-ite interested in running for Regional Board!
Hatikvah Kallah Early Bird Registration Now Open
Attention 7th and 8th graders at Temple Beth El, this year Hatikvah Kallah will be at The Temple in Atlanta, GA! Sign up by 1/16 to get the early bird rate of $100 by visiting Here.
Want to come to Winter Kallah, but worried about the cost? Temple Beth El has AVODAH hours for you! For each AVODAH hour that you complete, Temple Beth El will contribute $7.50 toward Winter or Hatikvah Kallah registration or the bus-it's your choice! There are 2 opportunities coming up:
- Tuesday, 12/24, 5:30-9:00: Earn 3.5 hours helping out with the children's movie, Monsters INC, at Chinese Food and a Movie at Temple Beth El!
- Thursday, 1/2, 3:00-4:30 PM: Earn 1.5 hours cleaning the youth lounge!
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Tot Shabbat on Saturday, January 11th, 9:15-10:15 AM (1 AVODAH hour)
*Email Dara Gever, Director of Youth Engagement Here to sign up for these opportunities and earn money for upcoming youth programs of your choice!
Have a Child in College? Click Here for information on COLLEGE CONNECTION.
Limited financial assistance to help send your child to a Jewish camp program. Please email Dara Gever, Director of Youth Engagement,Here by 12/31 to apply.
AIPAC Policy Conference 2014
March 2nd-4th, 2014
Temple Beth El has received 4 seats at the upcoming American Israel Public Affairs Committee Policy Conference- March 2nd-4th, 2014! High school students can sign up for a discounted rate of $500, which covers registration and hotel. Email Dara Gever Here by Sunday, January 5th to apply!
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