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President's Message

March 2014: From TBS President Bryan H. Pines

March 2014: From TBS President Bryan H. Pines

We will be celebrating the holiday of Purim on the evening of March 15th. It seems like we just celebrated Chanukah and Pesach will be quickly arriving soon. All are such joyous occasions celebrating triumphant historic events and freedom. The miracle of Purim is not as clearly seen as the other two holidays. G-d guided us with a watchful hand but is not mentioned in the Book of Esther. It is truly the story of concealment and hidden beauty. This is exemplified by the hamantash. It is a plain cookie pastry with its beauty hidden inside. Colorful, tangy, or sweet, it is always a wonderful surprise. My monthly column has not mentioned food in quite some time. The focus has been on the brain, so now with food being an important part of the upcoming holidays; we will go back to discussing gastronomy.

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Vashti’s Banquet

Sunday March 9, 2014 - 5:00-8:00 pm Vashti's BanquetA Celebration of Women - Including: Dinner, Israeli Dancing, Cooking Demo, and Special Guest SpeakerCost: $18 per person. RSVP by February 27th with a check payable to TBSDrop off or mail to TBS office - Attn: Vashti  Dinner

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Are We Fiddling On The Roof Yet?

Sunday, March 9 - 9:30-10:30 am after minyan The Roof Replacement Committee is holding a Question & Answer Session in the Library for the congregation. If you have any questions about the new roof, before you make your large or small donation to make it possible, come and we expect to provide the answers.

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Video Torah

Mar 1 – Pekudei: The People’s “Marriage” with God

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 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 to one opinion.

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The Purim Carnival is coming!!

The Purim Carnival is coming!!  Sunday, March 16th 11:00 - 1:00pm in the TBS Social Hall.  New games!!  Balloon animals!! Face painting!! Great prizes!! Delicious food!!  Fun for all ages!! For more info please contact Andrea Joseph 203-214-3997.

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Israel Matters! / Uncategorized

IM Issue 78 – March 2014

Scarlett Johansson Quits Oxfam International Over Israel-based SodaStream Criticism; To Visit IsraelAmerican actress Scarlett Johansson has released a statement about the controversy surrounding her role as the first-ever brand ambassador of the Israeli company SodaStream, describing the firm as “building a bridge to peace between Israel and Palestine,” and making clear that she would not be stepping away from it. Her public comments were made after she came under fire for the endorsement deal - which included a TV ad screened during the Super Bowl - from the pro-Palestinian Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions (BDS) movement.click Israel Matters! 78 to read the complete issue. Will open with the free Adobe Reader or equal.

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Video Torah

Feb 22 – Vayakhel: A Song About Wise Hearted People

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 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 to one opinion.

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Video Torah

Feb 15 – Ki Tisa: Seeing the Golden Calf

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 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 to one opinion.

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Big Thanks With Recipes

A big thank you to those who made the Jews Around the World Weekend a big success:

Ed B. – Randi B. – Mike B. – Sharon C. – Roslyn C. – Ellen D. – Arlene F.

Gordon F. – Simeon G. – Al H. – Larry H. – Eta K. – Karen K. – Sy K.

Martin L. – Esther L. – Marty L. – Steve L. – Jessica M. – Karen M.

Dalia M. – Larry M. – Debby P. – Gail R. – Judy R. – Shira R. – Rambam S.

Andrea S. – Steve S. – Hedy W. – Jack W. – Jen W. – Deborah W.

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