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Temple Beth Sholom is a warm and inclusive
congregation whose members are inspired to explore and express
Judaism within the broad and dynamic framework of Conservative
beliefs and practices. We seek to provide Jewish spiritual,
educational and social opportunities which encourage personal
development and social responsibility as well as promote greater knowledge of our Jewish
history and culture. [more]
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Early Childhood & LifeLong Learning Center
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Make sure you are counted.
Friday Evening June 4, 2010
Days Until the Big Event!
...and this time we mean it!
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Feb 5-13
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Friday Night Mincha/Ma'ariv |
5:00 pm
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| Saturday Morning
Shacharit |
9:00 am |
| Saturday Evening Mincha/Ma'ariv |
5:15 pm
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Sunday Morning Shacharit |
9:00 am |
| Mon. to Fri. Morning
Shacharit |
6:45 am |
| Sun. to Thurs.
Evening Mincha/Ma'ariv |
8:00 pm |
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Schedule varies on Jewish and Government holidays.
No changes to the schedule this week.
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Recent Sermons from Rabbi Lucas |
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Upcoming Events
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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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