Afraid to Ask?

Thursday, June 14, 2012 - 7:15 pm Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Judaism but Were Afraid to Ask. Dinner and a fascinating evening Pose your questions anonymously to Rabbi Scolnic.Restricted to TBS women members, family and invited guests only!RSVP with $36 check to TBS office by June 10th with name and phone number.More info from Jessica @ (203) 435-6293 or jmalkin@comcast.net

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Chutzpah from JLTV

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 Temple Beth Sholom. Scott Rubin is the Editor-in-Chief of National Lampoon, the most recognized brand in humor. Rubin's tenure began in 1999, when he created the award-winning National Lampoon Dotcom as an outlet for the NatLamp's cutting edge comic sensibility. The site's content was entered into the Smithsonian Institute for best exemplifying American satire in the weeks following the 9-11 attacks, and has been awarded "Best of the Web" from the Los Angeles Times, Forbes, USA Today, CNN and The Wall Street Journal. In his five years running the website, Rubin has created, written and produced nearly 600 animations, videos, and written pieces. The site is ranked as one of the most popular entertainment internet destinations, with a monthly audience that exceeds 800,000 readers. Continued…

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L’Chaim Lectures IX

Thursday, May 24, 2012 – 11:00 am

Jewish Military Heroes Among Us and
A History of Jews in the U.S. Military

Featured speaker Mike Romeo

The lecture and luncheon are free and open to the public.
RSVP REQUIRED
Call Eta at (203) 281-3349 or the TBS office at (203) 288-7748.
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Tractate Textin & “Keeping Half-Shabbos”

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. ANCIENT TALMUD FOUND IN JERUSALEM DIG; GIVES GREEN LIGHT TO “HALF SHABBOS” TEXTINGVol. XXVI, No. 1 Special Purim Edition March 8, 2012 - Special to the Kustanowitz KronikleFAIR LAWN, March 7 – The Orthodox Jewish world was shaken today by the announcement that a Talmud volume discovered last month in the City of David archaeological dig in Jerusalem seems to provide justification for the use of cell phones to send text messages on Shabbat.The practice, used by Orthodox teens and popularly known as “keeping half-Shabbos” was widely reported in Jewish newspapers last summer.The Talmud scrolls, titled Tractate Textin, describe in intricate detail the way that God communicated with the Kohen Gadol (High Priest) in the Temple.The high priest wore a breastplate on a…

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Tour de Shuls – Bike/Run/Walk

Sunday, June 24, 2012 – Morning
Time and locations info will be added.
Jewish Community Ride / Run / Walk

Tour de Shuls serves as an opportunity to bring the Jewish community together; to appreciate the number and variety of synagogues, schools and organizations in our midst, and for some healthful walking or cycling together. The Ride/Walk/ Run will all finish around 12 pm and all participants will join together for lunch, socializing, and entertainment by Heavy Shtetl Klezmer Band. (more…)

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Be a Hero – Help Save 3 Lives!

Tuesday, June 12, 2012 from 1:45 pm – 7:15 pm Interfaith Blood Drive at TBSDonors must be at least 17 years old. There is no upper age limit.  Donors must weigh at least 110 pounds. Diabetics, people on aspirin regimen, with high blood pressure (with or without medication) if BP is between 80/50 – 80/100 are able to donate.Positive ID is required and please allow 60-75 minutes to do a truly wonderful mitzvah. PLEASE call Barbara at (203) 281-5548 to make an appointment

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Mah Jongg Tournament

Wednesday, May 9, 2011. Six Round (24 games) tournament with prizes.Coffee and... at 9:00 am, Complete dairy lunch 12:30-1:30 pmEntry fee of $30 per person covers everything.To register send $30 check payable to Temple Beth Sholom, 1809 Whitney Avenue, Hamden CT 06517-1401. RSVP Deadline May 2nd - For more info call Toby at (203) 288-8991  *  We need Easts!

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May 2012: Spring


It’s hard to believe that spring is finally here!  As we begin to prepare our yard and gardens for the new plantings, it is also time for us to get outside and enjoy the weather.  On one recent day, I had the opportunity to get out into the woods for a nice hike with my boys and their friends from Troop 41. Their mission that day was to navigate their way in small groups from Naugatuck State Forest to Brooksvale Park armed with a topographical map and their compasses. How they got from the start to the finish was up to each group of Scouts, with the adults along to make sure everything was safe, but not to comment on their routes. (more…)

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The House at Tyneford


Sunday, June 10, 2012 – 9:30 am

The TBS Book Club will discuss the book entitled
 “The House at Tyneford” by Natasha Solomons.

Copies of the book provided by Adult Education are available in the Temple Library.

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