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L’Chaim Lectures VIII


Thursday, April 26, 2012 – 7:00 pm

“The Holocaust in Italy and Recent Art Restitution Efforts.”
Feature speaker Dr. Risa Sodi

The lecture is free and open to the public.
Light refreshments will be served.

For information about the lecture or TBS, call (203) 288-7748. (more…)

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Pesah Guide 5772

Pesah Guide 5772 for April 6 through April 14, 2012 This Rabbinical Assembly Pesah guide is a brief outline of the policies and procedures relevant to the preparation of a kosher for Pesah home. This guide is intended to help families maintain a kosher for Pesah home in accordance with the principles of Conservative Judaism and its understanding of Jewish Law. Download the Pesah Guide (updated March 19, 2012 to include quinoa)

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AIPAC Community Briefing

Tuesday, April 3, 2012 - 7:00 pm Featuring Eliav Benjamin, Counselor for Political Affairs at the Embassy of Israel, speaking on Israel’s Place in the World.JCC - 360 Amity Road, WoodbridgeLight dessert reception. Dietary laws observed

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Stand Up Comedy Night

Saturday, May 5, 2012 – 8:30 pm

$36 per person in advance / $40 at the event
Be a Comedy Night Sponsor for $118! Includes 2 tickets & recognition at the event.
Cheese & Crackers, Wine, Beer, Soft Drinks, Coffee & Dessert


Marion Grodin has made a name for herself as one of the funniest working stand-up comedians today. In New York, she is a regular at top clubs including The Gotham Comedy Club, Stand Up New York, Carolines on Broadway and The Duplex Cabaret. Marion has also been featured in both the Marshall’s Woman’s Comedy Festival and the Toyota Comedy Festival. On TV, she has appeared on the Late Night with Conan O’Brien, The Charles Grodin Show, and The View.


Brad Trackman has made national TV appearances on NBC’s Later and Friday Night, CBS’s Star Search, New Joke City hosted by Robert Klein, and Comedy Central’s Heroes of Jewish Comedy & Stand Up Stand Up. He headlines at venues around the country, including The Improv in Las Vegas and the legendary Punchline in San Francisco. He has recorded two critically acclaimed CD’s: “Safecracker” and “Live at the DC Improv.”


Jim Colliton has appeared on national TV shows like Ed McMahon’s Next Big Star and Comcast’s Comedy Spot Light with Bob Zany. He is also a regular at the Tropicana in Las Vegas and Atlantic City. He has also performed at the San Francisco Comedy Festival and the Comedy Central Laugh Riots. Growing up in a house with five sisters and no brothers, and now with his wife and two daughters, Jim has turned his female-dominated life into a hilarious comedy routine.

Stand Up Comedy Night – 2012 is being generously underwritten by Jimmy Shure.
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The Invisible Bridge


Sunday, April 29, 2012 – 9:30 am

The TBS Book Club will discuss the book entitled
 “The Invisible Bridge” by Julie Orringer.

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

For a book review, (more…)

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Walk Against Hunger

Sunday, May 6, 2012 – pm

The Connecticut Food Bank is a partner of Feeding America, the ntion’s leading domestic hunger-relief charity.  It serves food banks across the state.  There has been an increased demand for food created by rising prices, high unemployment, cuts in social services, and two natural disasters, Hurricane Irene and the late October snowstorm. (more…)

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Sisterhood Giant Used Book Sale

Sunday, June 3, 2012 - 9:30 am through 2 pmA new selection of hardcover and softcover books for adult and child readers.WE NEED YOUR BOOKS! Donations will be accepted during the week prior of the sale and can be dropped off in the corner of the social hall. There is no pickup service. Please, NO encyclopedias and NO dictionaries.For more info contact Dale (203) 281-0228

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