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October 7 – Ushpizin – A Movie For Sukkot

The opinions expressed on this webpage represent those of the individual authors and, unless clearly labeled as such, do not represent the opinions or policies of TBS. Guess Who Is Coming for Sukkot? Unbelievers. Review by STEPHEN HOLDEN - OCT. 19, 2005 - The New York Times The movie was recommended by TBS member Leah G. Stambler.   The Israeli film "Ushpizin" is groundbreaking on more than one count. It is a rare collaboration between secular and ultra-Orthodox Israelis and one of the first movies filmed in the insular Jerusalem neighborhood Mea Shearim with ultra-Orthodox actors.   Click the triangle on the picture to view and listen. Click the square in the lower right corner to make the picture bigger and view in Full Screen. {source} <iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/9aRRc6c0uQk?rel=0&amp;start=20" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe> {/source} Its warmhearted vision of marriage among Hasidic Jews is also radically different from the depiction of anguished…

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Rabbi's Corner

Light Bulbs

Light Bulbs

You know the joke: “How many Jewish mothers does it take to change a light bulb? None –it’s Ok; I’ll sit in the dark.”
Actually there’s a whole genre of Jewish light bulb jokes. Pretty soon, there were lots and lots of others being told. For instance:

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President's Message

September 2017:

Depending on when you receive the bulletin, you may have an opportunity to read this right in the middle of the High Holy Days. Regardless of the timing, whether during or afterwards, I want to take this time to thank all the members of the synagogue, the various committees and the officers who take a role in preparing our congregation for these holidays. (more…)

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Israel Matters! / Uncategorized

IM Issue 116 – October 2017

Venezuelan Jews Fleeing Turmoil Get ‘Lifeline’ in Israel As the political and economic situation in Venezuela becomes increasingly unstable, Jews are fleeing the South American nation, with many choosing to immigrate to Israel. Conditions in Venezuela began deteriorating in 2013 following the death of the country’s former president, Hugo Chavez, and the ascension of his chosen successor Nicolas Maduro, a former bus driver. click Israel Matters! 116 to read the complete issue. Will open with the free Adobe Reader or equal.

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Video Torah

September 16 – Mayim Bialik Talks about Parshat Vayelech

The opinions expressed on this webpage represent those of the individual authors and, unless clearly labeled as such, do not represent the opinions or policies of TBS. Video Torah is created by BimBam (formerly G-dcast), a non-profit production company dedicated to raising worldwide Jewish literacy using the tools and storytelling style that speak to today’s youth. Click the triangle on the picture to view and listen. {source} <iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/MYg58RK6j6E?rel=0&amp;start=4" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>     {/source}

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Video Torah

September 9 – Parshat Ki Tavo: Blessings, Curses and a Holy Marriage

The opinions expressed on this webpage represent those of the individual authors and, unless clearly labeled as such, do not represent the opinions or policies of TBS. Video Torah is created by BimBam (formerly G-dcast), a non-profit production company dedicated to raising worldwide Jewish literacy using the tools and storytelling style that speak to today’s youth. Click the triangle on the picture to view and listen. {source} <iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/j1_ymiQr34E?rel=0&amp;start=4" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>     {/source}

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