What’s New

Tuesday, June 3, 2014 ~ 6:45 pm ANNUAL SHAVUOT TIKKUN Starting with Shavuot evening services, followed by a traditional free dairy dinner. Rabbi Scolnic continues in the Shavuot tradition of learning by leading a discussion on “Questions about G-d and some Jewish answers” Brought to you by Temple Beth Sholom’s Adult Education Committee. For further information contact Shira at (203)271-3433 or gsr8890@yahoo.com

VFI - Sar-El Trip ~ Rescheduled to July 2014VOLUNTEERS WANTED! Due to a change in schedule, I am once again seeking TBS members who are interested in forming a group to join me in participating in a program in Israel, July 17-31, in association with Volunteers for Israel (VFI) and Sar-El. We have a number of congregants who have expressed interest but we have room for more! If you are interested and would like more information, please contact TBS member, Ed, the VFI Ambassador for the area, who will be a member of the group (redberns@sbcglobal.net). - Rabbi Scolnic More information   VFI: http://www.vfi-usa.org       Sar-El: http://www.sar-el.org

Wednesday, May 28, 2014 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 21st For questions call the TBS Office or Toby at (203) 288-8991 * We need Easts!

MOVIE: “DIAMONDS IN THE SNOW” Monday, April 28, 2014 at 7:00 pm at Best Video. Free for Temple members. Best Video Café will be open for coffee, soda, etc. In recognition of “Holocaust Remembrance Day,” the Adult Education Committee is proud to present a showing of the critically-acclaimed, award-winning film, “Diamonds in the Snow.” It tells the story of three children, Ada, Shulamit, and the filmmaker herself, Mira. These women recount their memories of a childhood spent hiding from the Nazis and reflect the courage of the Polish people who helped them survive. We are pleased that Mira Reym Binford will introduce the film and lead the discussion after the one-hour documentary. Adult Ed Committee member, Ira Kleinfeld will introduce Mira Binford.

Stand Up Comedy NightSaturday, May 17, 2014 ~ Doors Open @ 8:30 pm $36 per person in advance / $40 at the eventCheese & Crackers, Wine, Beer, Soft Drinks, Coffee & Dessert   Alexandra McHale made her network debut on  NBC’s The Tonight Show with Jay Leno. She’s  also been seen on CBS’s The Late Late Show  with Craig Kilborn, Comedy Central’s  Premium Blend and New Joke City with  Robert Klein on the MetroChannel. Alexandra  grew up in Connecticut before relocating to New  York City. Alexandra has headlined at over 300  colleges.       Johnny Lampert is a regular at NYC’s and LA’s  best comedy clubs including Carolines on  Broadway, The Comic Strip and The Improv  and has made numerous television appearances  including on MTV and Comedy Central. Johnny  has appeared at Atlantic City’s Trump Plaza,  Trump Castle, The Sands and The Claridge  and has headlined the main room…

Thursday, May 15 - 7:15 pm in the Social Hall The annual Israel panel discussionPanelists will be Dr. Martin Laskin, Ed Berns, and Greg Rosenblatt. There is no charge, and refreshments will be served.

TBS Sisterhood would love your donations of gently used books, CDs, DVDs and Video Games. Because of Passover, Books etc. may be dropped off in the back corner of the social hall on these following dates and time ONLY.  THURSDAY APRIL 17 8:30AM - 4:00PMFRIDAY APRIL 18 9:00 - NOONWEDNESDAY APRIL 23 8:30AM - 4:00PMTHURSDAY APRIL 24 8:30AM - 4:00PMFRIDAY APRIL 25 8:30 AM - 4:00PMYour donations are greatly appreciated. If you need assistance with taking books out of your car, please come in the morning only. PLEASE do not leave books in the hallway. For more information call Andrea at 203-214-3997.

Monday, March 24th – Postponed

Because of the renovation of the Best Video Performance space (where the movies are shown), showing the two remaining movies in the series:

“Mulholland Drive” scheduled for March 24^th, and “Memento,” scheduled for March 31^st, will be postponed until the space is ready.

The new dates will be announced next week. Sorry about the delay.

Al Harary

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