Worship Schedule 
Friday, May 2nd
6:00 pm - Family Shabbat
6:00 pm - Kabbalat Shabbat
8:00 pm - "Late at 8" with Rabbi Miri Gold
Saturday, May 3rd
9:30 am - FIJI & Torah Study
11:00 am - Shabbat Morning Worship and Arianna Schwartz B'nei Mitzvah.
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Israel Shabbaton with Rabbi Miri Gold
Rabbi Gold, of our sister congregation in Israel, will be lifting our Israel Shabbaton with her warmth and wisdom.
Friday, May 2nd at 8:00 pm
Join us for our "Late at 8" Shabbat Experience." Rabbi Gold's reflections on "Liberal Judaism in Israel: How Far We've Come and How Far We Have to Go" will be woven into a meaningful musical program highlighting Israeli and traditional composers. Desserts and coffee will be served during the program. Feel free to bring a bottle of wine.
Saturday, May 3rd at 9:30 am
At Torah Study, Rabbi Gold will teach on the topic of "Israel in our Torah and Prayers," as we prepare to celebrate Yom Haatzmaut and Israel at 66.
Saturday, May 3rd from 3:00 - 4:30 pm at the home of Dr. Kelly and Doug Wilson
At Seudah Shlishit (the traditional Shabbat afternoon gathering), Rabbi Gold invites you to a parlor meeting to learn about her vision for Birkat Shalom and for the new Temple home her members are building. For more information, email Dr. Kelly Wilson Here.
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May 1st at 7 pm - The Shalom Park Freedom School will be showing the PBS documentary From Swastika to Jim Crow
Tickets are $10 and are available at the front desk of the LJCC or by phone at 704-366-5007. This is the program's major fundraising event of the year. Click Here for more information.
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COMMEMORATE AND CELEBRATE YOM HAZIKARON AND YOM HA'ATZMAUT MAY 5th
Yom Hazikaron Memorial Ceremony - Monday, May 5th, 5:30 pm in the Sam Lerner Center for Cultural Arts
Community commemoration of Israel Memorial Day, remembering those who gave their lives so the state of Israel can exist today.
Yom Ha'atzmaut Celebration - Monday, May 5th, 6:30 pm in Gorelick Hall
Experience Israel Independence Day with a special musical performance by the band CAPAIM who bring their love of Israeli music to the stage.
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Interpreter needed
A member of the community would like to worship with us, however we need someone who signs and is willing to interpret at service periodically. If you have this skill and are willing to help, please contact Candace Naliboff, Director of Congregational Engagement Here.
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Mazel Tov
Mazel Tov to Dale and Larry Polsky on the birth of their granddaughter, Yael Shula Polsky, on April 16, 2014.
Proud parents are Joanna Lindenbaum and Jonathan Polsky.
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Our Condolences
Nelda Jean Garmon McManus, mother-in-law of Peggy McManus, died on April 1,2014.
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S.P.I.C.E.
Monday, May 5th
11:00 am - Rabbi Schindler - "Judaism: The Ideal Way of Honoring the Elderly"
12:00 pm - Lunch; 12:45 pm - Dr. Kristi Multhaup, Davidson College Professor of Psychology who has researched cognitive aging - "Use It or Lose It: What's the Evidence?" RSVP required by Thursday, May 1st Here.
Monday, May 19th
11:00 am - Rabbi Schindler - "Jewish Men and Women of Strength"
12:00 pm - Lunch; 12:45 pm - Tom Werne - Sports announcer and TV actor
RSVP required by Thursday, May 15th
Here.
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Save the Date...
Celebrate Temple Beth El Teens: Past, Present, and Future
Community Shabbat Service Followed by a Festive Oneg
Friday, May 16, 2014
7:00 pm
Join us for this special and memorable Shabbat celebration of our teens. Our clergy will be joined on the bima by TBE Song Leaders, Teen Band, and Teen Vocal Ensemble members past and present. Reflections on our madrichim program will be shared through jewTuBE videos as we share our successes and our commitment to building up our Steven Gainsboro Teen Educator Fund and our new Madrichim Endowment for the future. Click Here to show your support and made a donation in honor of our amazing teens.
Looking for all past TBE madrichim! If you were a Temple madrich or madricha, or you know someone who was, please give us the contact information so we can invite them to join the celebration. Send contact information to Tracey Lederer Here.
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We'll honor our Temple Beth El graduating seniors on May 17th
during our 7:00 pm Shabbat worship service
Gather for photos at 6:00 pm in the Archer Chapel. Click Here for more information and to RSVP.
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Mitzvah Day is
Sunday, May 18th
Mitzvah Day projects are filling up fast. Some projects are full or almost full! The time to register and be a Mitzvah Maker is NOW! Register Here . Show your pride in the efforts of your fellow TBE-ers by purchasing a Mitzvah Day tee shirt for $15. Tee shirts are available in the Gift Shop.
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Youth Events & News
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KATANTY 4/5 Taste of Israel - Saturday, May 3rd 3:30-5:30 pm
RSVP Here by Wednesday, April 30th at 5:00 pm.
KATANTY K/1 & 2/3 Israel Independence Day Celebration -Saturday, May 3rd 3:30-5:30 pm
RSVP by calling 704-749-3070.
LIBERTY 6/7 Instagram Scavenger Hunt -Saturday, May 10th 5:00-7:00 pm. RSVP by calling 704-749-3070.
LIBERTY Elections - Friday, May 9th from 5:00-7:30 pm in room 207. A youth-led service will follow. Click Here to see all the candidates for LIBERTY board!
LIBERTY End of Year Lock-In - Friday, May 16th-Saturday, May 17th. RSVP Here by Tuesday, May 13th at 5:00 pm.
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