Worship Schedule 
Shabbat Worship
Friday, January 10th -
7:00 pm - Community Shabbat
Saturday, January 11th
9:15 am Tot Shabbat
11:00 am Congregational Shabbat
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Congregational Shabbat 9:00 am Shabbat Morning Experiences
- Arthur Goodman Lecture on Law
- Teen Band & Vocal Ensemble
- Robyn Farber Leadership Program
- Tot Shabbat
- Sheva
10:15 am - Congregational Brunch
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Second Annual Arthur Goodman Lecture on Law
Saturday morning, January 11, 2014, 9:00 to 10:15 am
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 Here.
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MLK Shabbat Friday January 17th at 7:00 pm
Join us as we welcome the passionate preacher and pastor Reverend Dr. Jerry Cannon and the choir of C. N. Jenkins Memorial Presbyterian Church. 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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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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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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Mazel Tov
Mazel Tov to Susan and Donald Jacobs and Roz and Ivan Cooper on the birth of their grandson, Jonas Walter Forman, on January 2, 2014. And mazel tov to Aunt & Uncle, Talya and Mike Tateo. Proud parents are Michelle and Michael Forman. Sister Darby is excited to have a new baby brother.
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Our Condolences
Lynn Werner, mother of Jodi Greenwald, died December 6, 2013. A shiva minyan will be held tonight, Tuesday, January 7th at 7:15 pm in the Kevin & Leslie Archer Chapel at TBE.
Barbara Nykiel, mother of Andrea Seidler, died on January 1, 2014. Services will take place at a later date.
Linda Jones, sister-in-law of Douglas Jones, died on December 30, 2013.
The funeral will take place in South Carolina on Saturday, January 4, 2014.
Anita Loeffler, aunt of Steve Horowitz, died on January 5, 2014. The funeral will be in California.
Lee Strock, uncle of Howard Epstein, died on January 5, 2014. The funeral will be out of town on Thursday, January 9, 2014.
Jack Sidman, uncle of Donna Cantor, died on January 6, 2014. There will be a graveside service on Thursday, January 9, 2014 at 12 noon at the Hebrew Cemetery.
A shiva minyan will take place at the home of Richard and Donna Cantor on Thursday evening, January 9, 2014 at 7:30 pm.
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January Programs and Events
ChaiLytes Tour of Harvey B. Gantt Center and Havdalah Service
Saturday, January 18, 2014 at 2:45 pm
Please join ChaiLytes on Saturday, January 18 at 2:45 pm for a Docent led tour of the Harvey B. Gantt Center, Special Admission of $6/per person. We will gather afterward for a Havdalah Service with Rabbi Jonathan Freirich, parkside of the Museum. The event will continue at a selected restaurant in the Tryon/College Street area - more info to follow.
RSVP by Wed., Jan. 15 @ 5:00 PM Here.
S.P.I.C.E. - Wednesday, January 22 - at TBE. (Note change of day)
11:00 am -Rabbi Schindler - "Prophetic Writings of MLK Jr "
12:00 pm - Lunch - roast or fried chicken/mac & cheese/greens/cornbread from Merts Restaurant
12:45 pm - Willy Ratchford, Executive Director, Char Meck Community Relations Committee - "MLK Jr - In 2014, Are We Living the Dream?"
Register online Here by Wed., Jan. 15th.
S.P.I.C.E. Afternoon Out - Sunday, January 26, 2014
"The Miss Firecracker Contest" at
Theatre Charlotte
Register online Here or by calling 704-366-1948 by Tues., January 14th.
January World Café
Sat., 1/25, 9:00 - 10:30 AM at Temple
Matt Kelly will host & has prepared intellectually stimulating topics for discussions on today's hot Jewish topics.
Torah Yoga NEW Session 
Friday mornings through March 7th
8 am to 9 am
Enter Shabbat Renewed and Replenished! Prepare for Shabbat with your bodies, minds and souls. Rabbi Judy, Rabbi Jonathan and Shelley Bear, (RYT Certified Yoga instructor) will help us welcome in Shabbat through Torah Yoga. We invite you to pay what you can recognizing that $40 a week from all the participants collectively covers our costs. Call 704-749-3070 to RSVP or simply show up. Please bring a yoga mat.
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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 in the Inn. To volunteer email Here.
Temple Beth El Brotherhood
Man of Distinction Award Request for Nominations
This award is presented to an active TBE Brotherhood member who has distinguished himself in the areas of SERVICE, SOCIAL ACTION and FRATERNAL LEADERSHIP
Temple Beth El members are encouraged to submit their request for this year's Man of Distinction award to be presented at Brotherhoods Annual Shabbat Dinner and Service on Friday, February 28, 2014. Your nomination must include your reasons for selecting this Brotherhood member and should be sent to Howard Epstein Here no later than January 31, 2014. Click Here for more information.
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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.
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 a 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 a Kallah registration or the bus-it's your choice! The next opportunity:
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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 and earn money for upcoming youth programs of your choice!
Have a Child in College? Click Here for information on COLLEGE CONNECTION.
Family Fun Day Bingo Tournament January 25th from 3-5 PM
The Youth Engagement Committee is hosting a fabulous "Family Fun Day," featuring a delicious ice cream sundae bar and some entertainment, Bingo with lots of great prizes! Click Here to learn more. RSVP for Family Fun Day by Wednesday, 1/22 by clicking Here.
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