08/19/11 Temple Sholom Weekly E-Bulletin

Temple Sholom E-Bulletin August 19th, 2011 Thursday, August 25th Talmud Study: Radical Rabbis with Rav David Candle Lighting Friday, August 19th 7:31pm Temple Sholom's Worship Schedule Friday, August 19th 6:30 - 7:15pm Saturday, August 20th 9:30am - 12:00pm Sunday, August 21st 8:30 - 9:15am Weekly Teaching by Rabbi Mitch I had the joy of teaching at a recent gathering of the UJA-Federation of Westchester Women's Philanthropy Leadership group, the theme of which was "Family Values." Throughout the past decade, the notion of family values has shaped our national conversation about politics, education, and the system of ethical and moral behaviors that we hope, as parents, to transmit to our children. We readily accept the idea that morally grounded children, who understand the difference between right and wrong, and who fully comprehend the expectations of the society in which they live, ... Click here to see the full version of this teaching. Temple Sholom is going Apple Picking Sunday, September 4th, 11:00am Meet at Silverman's Farm in Easton, Ct Fun for all ages! Pick Your Own Hay Rides Petting Zoo Picnic Area (bring a dairy or vegetarian lunch) RSVP to Michele Strauss (203) 542-7161 or michele.strauss@templesholom.com Click here for more information about Silverman's Farm. Join the Sisterhood! Women of Temple Sholom! Join us for these exciting programs - just a taste of an exciting year ahead: Neshama Yoga, Friday, September 16th, 9:15am Sisterhood will be offering a trial class of Neshama Yoga in Temple Sholom's Youth Lounge. Neshama Yoga, developed by Jackie Tepper, RYT, is a fusion of Kundalini Yoga and Jewish spirituality. It accesses the healing and elevating effects of Kundalini Yoga within a Jewish context. Click here for information about this unique form of Yoga. Mahjonng, Monday, September 19th, 7:00pm Sisterhood will begin its monthly Mahonng evenings for experience and beginner players.Temple members and nonmembers are welcome! Our teacher, Stephanie Buckley, will be available monthly if needed. To play with Stephanie, fee is $10 - limited to 16 new players. You must rsvp to be insured a spot at a table. Please let us know if you can bring a mahjonng set! Look for further information on these and other Sisterhood programs online and in the mail soon. If you have any questions regarding any of Sisterhood programs, please call Phyllis Shapiro at (203) 637-7809 or email her at wigini@gmail.com. AJC Westchester and Temple Sholom present Turmoil and Transformation in Israel and the Middle East Thursday, September 15th, 7:30pm Featuring David Harris, AJC National Executive Director American Jewish Committee Executive Director David Harris offers an insider's perspective on the current climate of change in the Middle East, and its impact on our Jewish homeland. Do not miss this opportunity to hear a compelling and charismatic speaker discuss issues crucial to the life of our Jewish state. Reserve your spot now by contacting Alice Schoen at alice.schoen@templesholom.com or call (203) 542-7165. This event is co-sponsored by AJC Westchester and Temple Sholom in partnership with the Westchester Jewish Council, the UJA-Federation of NY, and the UJA-Federation of Greenwich. Informational Meeting Temple Sholom's Israel Mission Tuesday, September 20th, at 7:00pm Temple Sholom leads a mission to Israel every year. This year's trip will take place in association with The Sholom Center in February 2012. Spaces for the trip are filling up quickly - so don't miss out on this chance to be part of a fascinating and timeless exploration of the Holy Land. If you're interested in finding out more about the mission, please come to our Israel Mission Informational Meeting on Tuesday, September 20th, at 7:00pm. Click here to find out more about Temple Sholom's Israel Trip - February 9th - 19th, or contact Lori Baden at (203) 542-7172 or Lori.Baden@templesholom.com. Don't miss our final Summer Study program of the summer: Radical Rabbis Rav David studies the most controversial debates, stories, and figures in the Talmud. Thursdays 7:00 - 8:30pm The last class will meet on August 25th Join us at the Jewish Network of Young Couples (JNYC) Fall Program Cafe 5772 Gathering to honor the Jewish New Year Saturday evening, September 17th, 8:00pm An evening of music and socializing with friends hosted by Jennifer and Alon Kutai at the home of Elliot and Ruth Bier. To RSVP or for more information, please contact Sarah Fradkin at (203) 204-2567 or email her at jnycgreenwich@gmail.com. In and Around the Community... Florence Melton Adult Mini School in Greenwich, CT is now open. Classes are held on Tuesday mornings, beginning on September 13th, 2011. For further information call 203-552-1818 or register on line at JCCGreewwich.org. Jewish Committee on Scouting - Open House for Cub and Boy Scouts, Sunday, September 18th at 7:00pm, at Hebrew Institute of White Plains, 20 Greenridge Avenue, White Plains. Let your son join in the fun, adventure and skill-building of the Scouts in an environment supportive of Jewish values and traditions from Westchester's only Jewish Boy Scouts Troop and Pack. For more information, visit at www.westchesterscouts.org. Bamitbach means "in the kitchen" and is a kosher food and recipe blog by Irene Saiger, mother of our very own Rav David Saiger. Featuring delicious, seasonal kosher recipes (and some truly delightful writing), Bamitbach is a great resource for cooks and foodies who want to create healthy and delectable dishes for the kosher table. Find out more at http://bamitbach.wordpress.com.

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