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THIS WEEK AT TEMPLE BETH EL
May 12, 2014
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Click live links to get information from the pages of our website- HERE |
For May calendar of events and meetings, Click Here.
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Worship Schedule 
Friday, May 16th
6:15 pm - Service of Healing & Comfort
7:00 pm -
Celebrate our Teens at Community Shabbat
Saturday, May 17th
9:00 am - Torah Study and FIJI
11:00 am - Shabbat Morning Worship and Jake & Nick Palmer B'nei Mitzvah. Mazel Tov Jack and Nick!
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Mitzvah Day is
Sunday, May 18th
Last call for Registration!
Some projects are full or almost full! The time to register and be a Mitzvah Maker is NOW before registration closes on Wednesday, May 14th! Register Here.
If you can't make it to Mitzvah Day, but still want to help, here are some great options on how you can contribute your time and resources. Schleppers are needed!
We need help this week driving around town to pick up some of the donated items. Please contact Lisa Moreland Here or Tara Benson
Here to help.
These are our high needs items:
- Gift Cards - Walmart, Target, Home Depot, Lowes, Harris Teeter
- For Bright Blessings: youth size footballs, little purses for teenage girls, wrapping paper, hand-held electronic games like Solitaire, Battleship, etc.
- Books - gently used or new children's books for the Freedom School Scholars
- Kosher Snacks for Freedom School- individually wrapped and no nuts please.
- For Affordable Sterling Elementary School - books for grades 1-5.
The Religious School
is in need of more new and gently used books for Mitzvah Day. All grades are appreciated but we especially need for 3rd-5th graders. Please bring them to the School or Temple lobbies.
We also need new baby items like, onesies, pacifiers, teethers, rattles, pacifier clips, baby bath lotion and wash, baby wash cloths, wipes, bath toys, bibs, new lullaby cd's, etc. - for 50 babies at Levine Children's Hospital. Click Here for more information about Religious School donation requests.
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Sacred Gifts
As of today, all Sacred Gift renewal letters have been mailed out. Please look for yours and return it to Temple Beth El as soon as you can.
Remember - the new fiscal year starts on July 1st! Thank you SO much for giving from your heart to sustain our wonderful community! If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Candace Naliboff at 704-749-3068 or Here.
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Volunteers Needed as Proctors
Sterling Elementary needs proctors for the End-of-Grade tests. Proctors are needed 9:00 am to 12:00 pm, on May 23rd, 27th, & 28th. Click Here to sign up for your desired grade or contact Karen Cetoute, Community Specialist, Here.
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Don't Miss
The Celebration of our 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. Click Here to show your support and make a donation in honor of our amazing teens.
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Join us as we honor our Temple Beth El graduating seniors on May 16th during our 7:00 pm Shabbat
worship service
Seniors will gather for photos at 6:00 pm in the Archer Chapel. Click Here for more information and to RSVP.
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As we honor our Temple Beth El Teens and graduating seniors on May 16th, we would love to have home-baked goodies for the festive Oneg.
Please email Fran Samarel Here to let her know what you can make or donate, or with any questions. Plan on bringing the goodies to temple by Friday May 16th at noon. Thanks so much!
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Upcoming Programs
Uptown Talmud
Wednesday, May 14th at Noon
Bechtler Museum Cafe (420 S. Tryon St)
SouthPark Talmud
Wednesday May 21st at noon
Rooster's Wood-Fired Kitchen (6601 Morrison Blvd)
S.P.I.C.E.
Monday, May 19th
11:00 am - Rabbi Schindler - "Jewish Men and Women of Strength"
12:00 pm - Lunch; 12:45 pm - Tom Werme - Sports announcer and TV actor
RSVP required by Thursday, May 15th
Here.
Monday, June 2nd
11:00 am - Rabbi Schindler and Donna Foster - " Our Diverse Identities: What Our Vanity Plates Say About Us"
12:00 pm: Lunch; 12:45 pm - Tamar Myers- " From Mennonite to Orthodoxy to Reform Judaism."
RSVP required by Thursday, May 29th
Here.
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 Knights Baseball, Tailgating & Fireworks
Saturday June 7th at 4:20 pm
TBE Brotherhood invites you to join them! Ticket Cost $14 (includes $2 coupon toward Ballpark Refreshments, etc.). Only 17 tickets remaining. Contact Bob Abroms 704-499-4795 or Here. Complete details Here.
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Youth Events & News
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LIBERTY End of Year Lock-In - Friday, May 16th-Saturday, May 17th. RSVP Here by Tuesday, May 13th at 5:00 pm.
Song Leading Workshop
Sunday June 1st 1:30 - 3:30 pm in the Music Room. RSVP to Dara Here.
 Sunday, May 18th, Ben and Jerry's is donating 25% of all proceeds to Temple Beth El's youth scholarships!
Be sure to stop by Ben and Jerry's on Fairview between 1:30 and 3:30. Our very own Temple Beth El youth will be there to scoop your ice cream for you!
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 One Person's Trash is Another Person's Treasure!
Temple Attic Sale
June 15th - 18th
We are collecting clothes, furniture, children's items, household items and more.
Please note:
- Clothing - all donated clothing must be clean, free of rips, tears and stains, and neatly folded or on hangars.
- If size is not clearly labeled, please attach note with size
- Household items, electronics and tools must be in good working order
- No broken, stained or damaged furniture
- Toys must be clean and in good working order
There are many volunteer opportunities available. If you or someone you may know is interested in helping with the Attic Sale, please contact Alyson Kalik Here.
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Discovered Traditions Gift Shop
Lalo Sale!
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