TIC WEEKLY NEWS UPDATE  

May 21, 2015      

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Parashat Bemidbar         


Friday, May 22, 2015
6:00 pm:  Minhah/Kabbalat Shabbat & Ma'ariv services

                 in Reception Hall 3     

7:52 pm: Candle Lighting         

 

Saturday, May 23, 2015   

9:00 am: Shabbat morning services in the Main Sanctuary

                Bat Mitzvah: Aliza Klein  

                Bar Mitzvah: Jack Friedman

Kids in the Sanctuary!  All children and their families are invited to join us in the Main Sanctuary for a family-friendly Shabbat morning service.

9:30 am: Havurah Minyan in the Gym

12:45 pm: Parashat HaShavua Class in Room C     

6:00 pm:  Shavuot Dinner for ALL followed by the Bible Players!
                 (prior RSVP required)    

8:10 pm: Minhah services in the Chapel   

9:00 pm: Adult Shavuot Dinner (prior RSVP required)  

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SHAVUOT 5775   

 

Schedule of Festival Services:

Saturday evening, May 23:  Candles no earlier than 8:50 pm. Shabbat Minhah and Shavuot evening services at 8:10 pm.

Sunday, May 24:  Sunrise Shaharit service at 5:00 am in the courtyard (weather permitting). Festival services at 8:45 am.  Family services at 10:45 am in the Lower Level Conference Room. Candles no earlier than 9:00 pm.  Second evening services at 8:10 pm.

Monday, May 25:  Festival services at 8:45 am.    

YIZKOR at 10:30 am (baby-sitting will be available starting at 10:00 am in the Tot Shabbat space on the Lower Level). Minhah at 8:15 pm.  

Please note: There is no early YIZKOR service on Monday morning. 

 

FAMILY PROGRAMMING for Saturday night, May 23:

INCLUSIVE programming for all ages to enjoy together!

6:00 pm - Community Dairy Seudah Shelishit/Dinner (reservation required) 

7:00 pm - Stand-up Comedy & Storytelling by The Bible Players and break- out workshops (community-wide for all ages)

8:00 pm - Songs & Stories of Shavuot Round Up/ Minhah/Maariv 

8:50 pm - Dairy Dessert for all! 

9:00 pm - Tastes of Middot (Jewish Values of Inclusion)

9:00 pm - Adult Dinner

9:45 pm - Community Tikkun Begins 

#UpAllNight program for teens 8th grade & up, 6th graders welcome until 12:00 Midnight   

 

TIKKUN LEL SHAVUOT
Starting at 9:45 pm, the Tikkun(Shavuot night of learning) will feature an evening of 10 learning sessions, taught by clergy and lay leaders, all focusing on our theme for the year to come: INCLUSION.

 

ANNUAL SHAVUOT APPEAL  
FOR THE HUNGRY & HOMELESS 
In celebration of Shavuot, be part of the tradition of giving.  

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TIC HAS A NEW FACEBOOK PAGE! 

We're really excited to announce that we recently launched our new TIC Facebook page!  Not only does the page include pictures of your congregant friends involved in activities they love, but also includes posts and articles of cultural, political, and social interest.

Please go to www.facebook.com/TempleIsraelCenter and "like" our page! We'd love to see your comments on the timeline posts.  "Like" them and share them with your FB friends! Please know that it is not possible to "tag" a person in a photo on our FB page. 
 

 

If you're new to social media sites like Facebook, Twitter and Instagram, you may have heard of "tagging" but are not really sure what it means.  Simply put, tagging identifies someone else in a post, photo or status update that you share.  A tag may also notify that person that you have mentioned them or referred to them in a post or a photo, and provide a link back to their profile. To protect the privacy of our congregants, we have structured the settings of our Facebook page so that it is not possible to "tag" a person in a photo on the page.

 

Send any feedback about the new page to our FB administrators: Caroline Geller and Rachel Jurisz.

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SHARE YOUR GOOD NEWS WITH US!

 

We would love to acknowledge our congregants' s'mahot and good news.
Please give us the details so we can share the information with our TIC community.  Email Susan Galla at [email protected] or call 948-2800 ext.112. We look forward to hearing from you!

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REGISTERING FOR EVENTS & CLASSES EASY!

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SUPPORT TIC MOURNERS 

 

orTIC is organizing a group of volunteers who would be able to participate in shiva minyanim at the homes of fellow TIC members who express concern that they may not have enough people for a minyan in order to recite the Mourner's Kaddish. Minyanim will be in the evenings at various times, depending on the time of year and the family's needs.

If you are interested in supporting our community through this important act of hesed, please contact Judy Gilberg or Caren Zelicof
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JOIN US FOR TWO SPECIAL KIDDUSHIM

 

Saturday, May 30, 2015 honoring  

Rabbi Michael Goldman  

and

Saturday, June 6, 2015 honoring

Director of Youth & Family Education Erin Beser

 

We invite you to a special Kiddush following Shabbat services on each of these dates where we'll have an opportunity to wish Rabbi Goldman and Erin Beser well and thank them for their dedicated service to our TIC community.

If you'd like to honor Rabbi Michael Goldman and Erin Beser by contributing to these special Kiddushim, please click here to submit the online form. We appreciate your generosity and will acknowledge it in the summer edition of
Hadashot.    

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ISRAEL DAY PARADE 

Sunday, May 31 in NYC

 

Join us as we show our love and support for the State of Israel! 

We will meet at 11:15 am in Section 1W: 55th St between 5th & 6th Avenue! 

The march will finish on 74th Street & 5th Avenue!  

 

PLEASE let us know if you will be joining us - we have a special TIC t-shirt for the first 25 sign ups!!!! Busing will also be available, leaving from Temple Israel of New Rochelle,  so please sign up in advance!    

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MAY IS TIConnect MONTH!   

Guess who is coming?        

Invite someone from the TIC Community who has never been to your home

for a Shabbat dinner, lunch, afternoon coffee or a Shavuot meal any time during the month of May. Make new friends! Is there someone you have been meaning to invite, but never did? Or someone you want to know better or haven't seen in a long time? 

 

Sign up online now! 

Questions? Please contact Barbara Bolshon Picheny.
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WOMEN OF TIC/SISTERHOOD

Annual Torah Fund Dinner   

Tuesday, June 2, 2015 from 6:30-8:30 pm 

honoring Erin Beser and Marge Moline  

for their dedication to Torah values and years of service to Sisterhood.   Click here to RSVP! 

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BROTHERHOOD EVENTS 

 

SOCIAL/BUSINESS NETWORKING NIGHT

Tuesday, May 26, 2015 at 7:30 pm  

A new initiative to encourage effective business networking.  Share new ideas and gain marketing knowledge from others - all in a social setting. Limited to 25-30 participants.  Pizza & brew will be served.  Please RSVP asap to Rich Freiberg. This is a joint program with The Men's Club of Beth El Synagogue of New Rochelle.

ANNUAL BBQ 

Thursday, June 11, 2015 at 7:30 pm 

featuring a thank-you and farewell presentation to
Rich Freiberg, Brotherhood President.   

Join Brotherhood for BBQ, wine, Brotherhood beer and fun, as we honor Rich (as he leaves our community) for all he has done for Brotherhood and the community! $26/person.  Click here to RSVP!      

 

VETERANS WORKSHOP

Sunday, June 14 at 9:30 am 

This program will feature noted veterans who will educate our community  about issues facing veterans and their families, including Agent Orange chemical exposure, PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder), TBI (Traumatic Brain Injury), and the myriad of issues surrounding the VA as our vets adjust to civilian life. 

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MONTHLY SHABBAT MEDITATION GROUP   

Saturday, June 20 from 8:15-8:45 am 

 

Join Cantor Mordecai and Jerry Snider in the Lower Level Conference Room and sit together for half an hour before regular services begin in the sanctuary at 9:00 am.

The focus of our practice will be on quieting the mind in order to prepare ourselves for a deeper tefillah experience. Our Rabbis laid the groundwork for connecting meditation to tefillah. In Mishna Brahot 5:1, it states that the "ancient pious ones would meditate for an hour before prayer to build concentration on the heavenly realms."

All are welcome but it is important to know that THIS IS NOT A SERVICE. We will give a brief introduction to meditation technique in order to help orient people, but the focus is on silent awareness of the breath. This gathering is aimed at people who either have, or wish to develop, a regular meditation practice. We ask that everyone arrive on time. Chairs will be set up but people are also welcome to bring a mat, cushion or pillow if they are more comfortable on the floor.    

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ADULT EDUCATION  

 

TOPICS in HALAKHAH with RABBI TUCKER

Wednesday evenings, May 27 and June 3, at 8:15 pm in RH 3

 

The Rabbinical Assembly's Committee on Jewish Law and Standards publishes legal opinions (responsa) for the Conservative Movement on a wide range of topics in halakhah. This mini-series continues with a focus on a study and discussion of relatively recent responsa on two different subjects:  1) Charity from Ill-Gotten Gains; and 2) The Treatment of Workers and the Workplace. No RSVP required.

 

BREAKFAST & LEARN with RABBI SHARGEL
Fridays, May 29 & June 12 at 7:50 am in Room 21    

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NURSERY SCHOOL  

Babies & Bagels:

"HELP! Mommy! There's a monster in my closet!"

Thursday, May 28 at 9:15 am  

Many children have childhood fears. They are totally NORMAL. Join Dr. Ilana Rosenberg for a talk on ways to understand fearfulness and how to help your child cope. This is a FREE event and all are welcome.  Coffee and bagels will be served.

 

Spring Into Summer!

Looking for something to do with your child June 15-19, the week between school and camp?  We have a great week planned for the children to help you out! Art, sand and water play, cooking, blocks and more! Register now or contact Patty Goldstick in the Nursery School for more information. 


2015-2016 NS Registration Now Open

Nursery School enrollment for the 2015-2016 school year has begun. If you are interested in learning more about our program, please contact Patty Goldstick at 914-948-2800, x126.

 

Mahane Rishon - My First Camp 

at the TIC Nursery School

Mahane Rishon is the perfect option providing a rich and wonderful camp experience for your child.  Campers are in for a treat here with water play, weekly themes and so many fun-filled opportunities to explore, grow, develop new skills and form lasting friendships in a safe and loving environment.  Camp runs from June 22 to Aug 5. Space is limited.

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SHORASHIM and HAVURAT TORAH 
Our best wishes for a wonderful summer!
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YOUTH GROUPS
END OF YEAR BLOCK PARTY BBQ BASH    

Sunday, June 7 from 11:00 am-1:00 pm

 

Join your TIC Youth Groups for our end of the year Bash!

Featuring a Bouncy Obstacle Course, BBQ, Beach Games, and more!

Parents are welcome!

$5 for youth group members

$15 for non-youth group members

$25 for the entire family, grown-ups included

 

Please RSVP to Ilene Bloom Cohen by Tuesday, June 2 so we can make sure there is enough food to go around!

 

Sponsored by Halutzim (K-2), Ruah (3-5), and Kadima (6-8) 

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KIDDUSH SPONSORING OPPORTUNITIES    

Celebrating a birthday, anniversary, graduation, wedding, or other special occasion?  Remembering a loved one?  Share your special occasion with the congregation and sponsor a kiddush! Please contact Rachel Jurisz at 914-948-2800 ext. 111 or [email protected]

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CELEBRATE YOUR CHILD'S BIRTHDAY PARTY

AT TIC!  

Our Gym and classroom areas are available for rental at a new, competitive rate. For more information, and to schedule a party, please contact Rachel Jurisz at 914-948-2800 ext. 111 or [email protected]

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TIC FOOD VOLUNTEERS

Do you know where YOUR next meal is coming from?  

Would you like to help someone who doesn't? 

Join the TIC Food Volunteers!  We prepare and serve over 200 meals on the first Sunday of every month for the hungry and homeless.  Meals are prepared in volunteers' homes, and brought to TIC for transport to The Sharing Community in Yonkers, NY. To learn how you can help, contact Judith Grand at (914) 328-3322 or [email protected],.     

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WHAT ARE STUDENTS
FACING ON CAMPUS TODAY? 

 

Wednesday, June 3, 2015 from 7:00-9:30 pm
JCC of Mid-Westchester, Scarsdale, NY

A program focusing on confronting Anti-Semitism and Anti-Israel sentiment on campus.  The movie "Crossing The Line 2" will be shown, followed by a panel discussion with experts in the field, and separate breakout sessions for parents and teens.  For more information, contact Pam Goldstein.

The event is open to the community, and is being planned by a developing coalition of organizations including: Hillels of Westchester, JCC of Mid-Westchester, Rosenthal JCC, JCC on the Hudson, JTeen Leadership, Jerusalem U, Jewish Education Project, UJA-Federation of New York, Westchester Board of Rabbis, and the Westchester Jewish Council.

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CONNECT TO CARE INITIATIVE

 

Click here for complete program details.

 

Connect to Care at Westchester Jewish Community Services is a multi-faceted approach to helping those in the Westchester Jewish community that are affected by the economic crisis.  The staff at Connect to Care will help you maximize your chances for success in your career search.  At the Center there are workstations with computer/internet access, copier and fax machine, and a lounge available for informal networking.  


Visit the TIC Employment Advisory Initiative pages on our web site for a frequently updated  job bank, positions wanted, list of mentors, upcoming events, and links to community and internet job and support resources. 

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This Week's Highlights:      

Photos from the Ramah Israel Chai Rollers Bike Ride and the Nursery School Museum Night; the fascinating Jewish story behind the new film Woman in Gold; all about rugelach; a university president calls on graduates to commit to Tikkun Olam; Haaretz op-ed on Israel's abandonment of young U.S. Jews in the fight against BDS.  

 

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Our evening minyan needs your participation!  Help support those reciting Kaddish! 8:00 - 8:20 pm in the Schwebel Chapel on weekdays, and 8:00 pm on Sunday evenings. 
 
To join the minyan corps, contact