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Friday Evening
June 4, 2010
Days Until the Big Event!

...and this time we mean it!

Service Times
Shabbat
Feb 5-13
Friday Night Mincha/Ma'ariv 5:00 pm
Saturday Morning Shacharit 9:00 am
Saturday Evening Mincha/Ma'ariv 5:15 pm

Weekdays Sunday Morning Shacharit 9:00 am
Mon. to Fri. Morning Shacharit 6:45 am
Sun. to Thurs. Evening Mincha/Ma'ariv 8:00 pm

Schedule varies on Jewish and Government holidays.
No changes to the schedule this week.

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Upcoming Events
  • TBSTube: Podcasts from TBS Take a look at Rabbi Lucas' video messages on TBSTube.
  • Help us Help Haiti From now until Frebruary 11 TBS will be collecting new or gently used shoes to be sent to Soles4Souls and Project Haiti. Collection bins will be located in the synagogue entryways and by the Religious School office. We are also asking for an optional donation of $1 per pair of shoes to help us offset shipping costs. Checks can be made payable to TBS and all money donations should be brought to the main office. For more information contact Gila at 621.2288. View the flier
  • Disaster Relief We are deeply saddened by the tragic loss of lives and the devastation caused by the earthquake in Haiti. A number of funds have been set up in the Jewish community for donations toward relief efforts for the earthquake victims: American Jewish World Service, UJA Federation of New York and the Joint Distribution Committee, or United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism
  • Sisterhood Night at the Movies All Sisterhood members are invited to movie night on Monday, February 8. Dairy dinner at 6:00 PM, “A Civil Action” starring John Travolta and Robert Duvall begins at 6:30 PM. Discussion following the movie facilitated by Beth Eichenholtz. RSVP to Laurie Prowler at 365.1024 or lrspotr@aol.com or call the main office at 621.2288. During dinner we will nominate five individuals from the Board of Directors to serve on the nominating committee.
  • Alex Schnier Roundtable Discussion Group All are welcome to join us for interesting, provocative, and enlightening discussions. We welcome your input! Next group meets Wednesday, February 10 at 10:30 AM in the Board Room.
  • Sisterhood Purim Fundraiser - Mishloach Manot This Purim, Sisterhood is offering you assistance in performing the mitzvah of Mishloah Manot, the sending of gifts to one another on Purim. You should receive an email with online instructions to place your 2010 Purim Package order. If you have not received an email and want to order online, please email us and we will email you the necessary information. We strongly encourage you to use the online ordering as it saves time and helps avoid mistakes. If you choose not to order online you may use the order form recently mailed to your home, or this form. View the letter explaining this. For more information contact Cindy Katz at 626.1742 or Amy Magid at 625.4558
  • Purim - Megillah Reading Join the Temple Beth Sholom Community Saturday Night February 27, 2010 At 7:00 PM As we celebrate Help us do a "Holiday Mitzvah"(and be patient, because it may sound a little crazy) Bring an unopened box of Macaroni and Cheese With You To Megillah Reading – It Makes A Great Gragger! After Megillah Reading, leave the box in the marked bins, and they will be donated to a local food pantry. View the flier
  • Purim Carnival Sunday, Feb 28, 2010. 10:30 AM - 1:00 PM 10:45 AM Sing-A-Long with Gan through Hay Games - Prizes – Refreshments for sale Come in a costume and get a prize! Costume Parade is at 12 noon with Teachers/Students/Parents Purchase your tickets in advance and save money and time. Pre-sale ticket price $8.00 Adults and children under 3 years are free. Admission at the door: $10.00 View the flier
  • Have A Seder? Need a Seder? Let Temple Beth Sholom help you make a "match made at the Seder table!" We want to make sure that EVERYONE in our TBS community has the opportunity to perform the mitzvah of participating in a Passover Seder If you need a place to go or are willing to host, Please fill out the form below so we can match you up and everyone can have a rich, sweet holiday. For more information, please feel free to contact Rabbi Jeni Friedman 621-2288 x126 View the flier
  • Music with Mike and Me The Early Childhood Center is pleased to offer a new program for our children that are two years old and younger. Join our Mini Minyan and Religious School Curriculum Coordinator, Michael Witman, for a music program on Thursdays from 11:15 AM to 12:00 PM. Classes will begin on Thursday, February 11 and will end on April 29. The fee for this program is $150. Mike will get your children moving and grooving to the music – celebrating Shabbat, our many wonderful Jewish holidays, and so much more. And of course, there will be time for a snack too! So – don’t miss out – Sign up today for this very special time with your child. See all the details here
  • Zahavah Gold - Sisterhood's New Young Women's Group invites you to our first gathering! Thursday, February 11th. Shop & Schmooze 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm. Jewelry for you, children's clothing, and stationery for the kids (raffles too) in the Mercaz/ECC Lounge. Meet, greet, and help plan the success of our new group! Refreshments will be served RSVP to Rebecca Altman at by February 7th. View the Flier
  • A Night of Military Bridge Sisterhood and Men’s Club of TBS invite you to join us for a night of Military Bridge on Saturday, February 20 at 7:00 PM. You don’t have to be a soldier, know how to build a bridge or even how to play bridge. No card playing experience necessary. Cost: $18 per person and includes dinner and dessert. Watch for the flier in the mail. View the flier
  • Book Talk Join us Wednesday, February 24 at 10:30 AM in the TBS Board Room for a discussion of Rashi’s Daughters Book II: Miriam. The engrossing historical series of three sisters in eleventh-century France continues with the tale of Miriam, the lively and daring middle child of Salomon Ben Isaac, today known as "Rashi". Author Maggie Anton brings the 11th century to vivid life with MIRIAM, which poignantly captures the struggles and triumphs of this strong Jewish woman. The Bryant Library has copies available. Mention "TBS Book Talk" at the front desk.
  • Lighten Up the Dark Winter Nights - Book and Pajama Drive Sisterhood of TBS invites you to help teens ages 10-16 who live in shelters. Donate gently used books and comics and new pajamas. Give to those in need. Collection begins February 1 and runs through March 15. Bins will be located at the main entrance and the ECC entrance. View the flier
  • Raising a Child with Soul TBS Early Childhood Center is offering a discussion group on Slovie Jungreis- Wolff's book, Raising a Child With Soul. Discover how to build your child's character, how to impart values for life, and how to create a home filled with love and respect. Chapters 1-6 have been discussed but it’s not too late to catch up! The Book Group will meet at TBS from 9:45 AM - 11:00 AM on February 24 (Chapters 7-9). Program is free of charge and facilitated by TBS social worker Audrey Bernstein from Partners in Community Care. RSVP by calling the main office at 621.2288 or via email to Helayne Cohen.
  • Annual TBS PTA Purim Carnival Don't miss the Annual TBS PTA Purim Carnival Sunday, February 28 beginning 10:30 AM. Come in a costume and get a prize! Purchase your tickets in advance and save money and time. Pre-sale ticket price $8; admission at the door $10. This is a family event - no drop-offs please. For more information contact the Religious School office at 484.4980. View the flier
  • Passover Candy Sale The PTA is once again pleased to offer Bartons Kosher for Passover products as a fundraiser. The proceeds of the sale will be used to support many of our school’s activities. The sale has started and ends on February 8th. The money and order form must be returned to the Religious School office. Please make checks payable to Temple Beth Sholom PTA. Distribution of the candy will take place on Sunday, February 28th-the day of the Purim Carnival. View the order form
  • Shabbateeny An interactive song-filled experience with body movement, Shabbat songs and story time for families with children under the age of 3. Shabbat Mornings March 6 and May 8, 2010 from 11:15 am to noon in the Early Childhood Center. Join us afterward in the Kiddush luncheon at a table specially reserved for families with children aged 2 years old and younger. This is a special new Shabbat program for our teeny children in 2009-2010, and a way for families with young children to meet one another and celebrate Shabbat with song, dance, and ruach (spirit). RSVPs appreciated, but not required, to Rabbi Cara Weinstein Rosenthal and David Rosenthal View the flier
  • Shefa Minyan Join us on March 13, 2010 in the chapel for informal, spirited, participatory, community-led davening (prayer). Welcoming and open to all ages. If you are interested in leading part of the service, reading Torah/Haftarah, or if you have any questions, contact David Rosenthal.
  • Save the Date: Shabbat 1000 Friday Evening, June 4, 2010. View the flier
  • $1000 for First-Time Sleep Away Campers TBS is proud to be part of the Campership Program, supported by UJAFederation of NY's Commission on Jewish Identity and Renewal, the Foundation for Jewish Camp, and Jewish Communal Fund. The Campership program is designed to attract new campers between the ages of 8 and 16 (as of June 1st) by providing stipends of $1000 to Jewish sleep-away camps, regardless of financial need. Prospective campers must obtain an application code from TBS to receive a Campership stipend. Registration is open now. For more details about camper requirements, please contact Gila Hadani Ward at 621.2288.
  • Mazal Tov Celebrate a Simcha (birthday, anniversary, baby, engagement, graduation) with your congregational family. Sponsor a Kiddush to honor a loved one or mark a special occasion. For further information call the TBS office at 516-621-2288. See more info here
  • Class: Walking with Life Join Rabbi Jeni Friedman for this year-long exploration to remind us of the relevance of our tradition to the lives we live now, today. In this course we will look at aspects of the lifecycle - singlehood, parenting, health, aging, retirement - which raise issues we might not have explored in our own lives. For more information please contact Rabbi Jeni S. Friedman or call the main office at 621.2288.
  • Adult Bat Mitzvah Class A two year course taught by Rabbi Cara Weinstein Rosenthal, is a fantastic learning opportunity and a great way to connect with others. The class meets twice monthly on Tuesday evenings. For more information, please contact Gila. See all the details.
  • Discussion and Activity for Retirees and Empty Nesters (D.A.R.E.) Join us Monday at 1 PM for lunch and socializing as we listen to a variety of speakers, watch engrossing videos, and discuss current events. D.A.R.E. meets every Monday.
  • Early Childhood Center (ECC)- Inspire Young Minds Applications are still being accepted for Early Childhood Center enrollment for the Spring 2010 school semester. Don't miss out on being a part of our enriching, stimulating, developmentally and educationally age appropriate program. Please call us at 621-2288, or e-mail us. We are very excited about showing off our "new home" to the TBS community. Learn More about ECC classes by viewing our ECC brochure
  • L’dor V’dor - From Generation to Generation... Create a lasting legacy of your family’s connection to Temple Beth Sholom with the purchase of an engraved brick for the Courtyard in our new Early Childhood and Lifelong Learning Center. For more information, contact Rebecca Altman or Rachel Schor, or call the office at 516-621-2288. Download the form here
  • Sisterhood Senior Luncheons
    Sisterhood invites all seniors to join them at their next Senior Luncheon. Save the dates:
    * March 10 Preserving our planet - musical entertainment
    * April 14 Passover Memories
    * May 26 The Joy of Shavuot and bingo.
    For more information contact Molly Chernofsky or you can Download the flier
  • Rabbi Ario S. & Tess Hyams Judaica Museum Join us for our newest exhibition Justice Wheels: Pursuing our year-long quest as Keepers of the Earth Linda Gissen has created large mixed media sculpture all about choices—political, social, economic, legal, religious and physical. Creating Justice encourages the viewer to become involved to help solve the overwhelming problems of our world. Using familiar objects such as children’s toys and easily accessible printed matter taken from newspapers, magazines, and the internet, Gissen draws us into a visual discussion of huge social problems through humor, irreverence, parody, and sly surprises. (opened Friday, December 11)
  • Helping TBS with Good Search GoodSearch.com is a Yahoo-powered search engine that donates half its advertising revenue, about a penny per search, to the charities its users designate. Use it just as you would any search engine, get quality search results from Yahoo, and watch the donations add up! And if you download the GoodSearch - Temple Beth Sholom toolbar, our cause will earn money every time you shop and search online - even if you forget to go to GoodSearch first! Add the Temple Beth Sholom toolbar or go to GoodSearch and enter Temple Beth Sholom, Roslyn Heights as your designated cause.
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