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| Weekly Reminders – December 2, 2019 |
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Torah Study Every Saturday
Join Us For Our New, Exciting Study
8:45am – 10:15am
Learning Center
Start your Shabbat morning with lively learning led by Rabbi Paley as we explore the Torah and its influence on many important topics affecting us today. We will study the Torah’s impact on Art, Education, Science and Medicine, Acts of Mercy and Kindness to name just a few, using the Global Impact Bible as a resource.
Bagels and coffee provided by class members.
All are welcome so come join us in this dynamic study session every Shabbat morning. |
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| GFC Scholarship Information for 2020
Dear Temple Shalom Families,
It’s camp scholarship and Israel scholarship application time! You can access the information at https://templeshalomdallas.org/camp-and-event-scholarships/
If you are planning to or are considering sending your child to Greene Family Camp this summer and have a demonstrated need for financial assistance, we encourage you to apply for a scholarship. There are limited funds available from Temple Shalom, as well as matching funds from GFC. The website also offers links to other scholarship opportunities.
Applications for both GFC and Israel trips for 2020 must be submitted no later than Tuesday, December 31, 2019. Recipients will be notified by email by the end of February. |
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Temple Shalom Munchkin Minyan
at North Satellite
Saturday, December 7
10:00am – 11:30am
Residence Inn, 5001 Whitestone Lane, Plano
Families with children ages 7 and under please join Rabbi Andrew Paley, Cantor Devorah Avery and Ray Farris as we celebrate Shabbat together. This relaxed service includes singing, dancing, story time and, of course challah.
For further information, contact munchkinminyan@templeshalomdallas.org or www.templeshalomdallas.org.
RSVP (4 days before event required) – continental breakfast included. |
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The beautiful new kitchen is up and running and has been in regular use since September. Cooking classes, Stewpot cooking, catered dinners for Sukkot, Sisterhood Paid Up dinner, and more have already taken advantage of the new space. Starting in early December the kitchen will be locked at all times except when in use by an approved individual or group. The key will be available from the Temple office upon approval of that activity.
New rules for the health, safety, and upkeep of the kitchen have been created. A Kitchen Users Manuel has been created with detailed information regarding these new rules and kitchen maintenance.
All organizations using the kitchen now need to have a certified Food Handler or Food Manager oversee their kitchen use.
If you would like to get certified to be a food handler, please follow this link:
Learn2Serve Texas Food Handler Training Course:
https://tinyurl.com/yftatp45
$7.00/person
We hope everyone enjoys the new space and we look forward to many years of delicious events at Temple Shalom!
For more information, please contact our Kitchen Oversight Committee Co-Chairs:
Chris Harris at nansnotes1@gmail.com or Scott Butnick at sbutnick@swbell.net
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We are collecting clean, new and gently used coats, sweaters, hats, gloves, scarves and blankets for The Bridge, serving the homeless of Dallas. Collection boxes are located in the Front and Lifelong Learning entrances. |
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| Monday, December 2
7:00pm Temple Board of Trustees Meeting, Boardroom
Tuesday, December 3
12:00pm Volunteers Serve Lunch at The Bridge – Downtown Dallas (see below)
4:30pm Plano Midweek Hebrew, St. Andrew
7:00pm Adult Choir Rehearsal, Sanctuary
Wednesday, December 4
11:30am Caring Conversations, Blumin Ceremonial Room (see below)
12:00pm Lunch and Learn – The Tribes of Israel, Learning Center
4:30pm Midweek Hebrew, Temple
6:30pm Next Dor, Temple
Friday, December 6
6:00pm Wine & Cheese Reception
6:30pm Shabbat Service, Epstein Chapel
Saturday, December 7
8:45am Torah Study, Learning Center
10:00am Munchkin Minyan, North Satellite (see above)
10:30am Morning Minyan, Epstein Chapel
1:45pm S’hood/B’hood Coffee Break Book Club, Offsite (see below)
Sunday, December 8
Traditions No Tax Day and Hanukkah Bazaar 9:30am – 2:15pm
9:30am Religious School, Temple
9:30am Kindergarten & First Grade Family Education, Radnitz Social Hall (see below)
9:30am Cooking for The Stewpot, Downtown Dallas (see below)
9:30am Stay & Schmooze, Congregational Gathering Space
10:00am Fake News – That’s Not in the Bible!, Boardroom
12:00pm Youth & Teen Choirs Rehearsal, Sanctuary
12:00pm Sisterhood Parent/Child Hip Hop Party & Lunch, Radnitz Social Hall (see below)
1:00pm Yiddish Reading Class, Boardroom
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| Monday, December 9
7:00pm Sisterhood Board Meeting, Boardroom
Tuesday, December 10
1:00pm Traditions Steering Committee Meeting, Boardroom
4:30pm Plano Midweek Hebrew, St. Andrew
7:00pm Adult Choir Rehearsal, Sanctuary
Wednesday, December 11
12:00pm Lunch and Learn – The Tribes of Israel, Learning Center
4:30pm Midweek Hebrew, Temple
6:30pm Next Dor, Temple
Thursday, December 12
10:30am Caregivers’ Day Out, Learning Center
6:30pm Sisterhood Bunco & Potluck, offsite (see below)
6:45pm Brotherhood Guys Night Out, Rodeo Goat in Plano (see below)
Friday, December 13
6:00pm Wine & Cheese Reception
6:30pm Shabbat Service, Epstein Chapel
Saturday, December 14
8:45am Torah Study, Learning Center
10:30am Bar Mitzvah Service, Epstein Chapel
10:30am Morning Minyan, Sanctuary
Sunday, December 15
8:30am Brotherhood Breakfast & Softball Awards, Radnitz Social Hall (see below)
9:00am Shomrei Adamah meeting, Blumin Ceremonial Room
9:30am Religious School, Temple
9:30am Tots Academy, Room 113
9:30am Parent Education, Youth Lounge (see below)
9:30am Stay & Schmooze, Congregational Gathering Space
12:00pm Youth & Teen Choirs Rehearsal, Sanctuary
1:00pm Yiddish Reading Class, Boardroom
3:00pm Youth & Teen Choirs Perform Hanukkah Concert at Northpark Mall
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| THINK TRADITIONS
(972) 661-1850 |
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Shop Hours
Sundays: 9:30am – 2:15pm (Dec. 8)
9:30am – 1:30pm (Dec. 15)
10:30am – 12:30pm (Dec. 1, 22 & 29)
Mondays: 12:00pm – 5:00pm (Dec. 9 & 16)
Tuesdays: 12:00pm – 5:00pm (closed Dec. 24&31)
Wednesdays: 12:00pm – 5:00pm (closed Dec. 25)
Fridays: 12:00pm – 6:25pm |
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Beat the crowds-Shop now, Hanukkah Merchandise is already in the shop and…..
Mark Your Calendar!
Traditions NO TAX DAY & Hanukkah Bazaar!
Sunday, December 8th, 9:30am – 2:15pm
The shop has everything you need for Hanukkah! Hanukkah décor, laser dreidels, candles, games, books, cards, menorahs and much more.
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Sisterhood & Brotherhood Coffee Break Book Club
Saturday, December 7
1:45pm – 3:00pm
Lenora & Jerry Levin’s home (near Preston/Campbell)
Book review led by: Laney Arndt
My Mother’s Son – A Novel by David Hirshberg
This fascinating novel is a coming-of-age story that takes place in post-World War II Boston. The story plays out against the backdrop of the Korean War, the aftermath of the Holocaust, the polio epidemic, the relocation of a baseball team, and the shenanigans of politicians and businessmen. Come join us for a great conversation about this novel. Please RSVP to Ilene at ilene.zidow@gmail.com
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Fun Family Event! Hip Hop Party and Lunch
Sunday, December 8
12:00pm – 2:00pm
Radnitz Social Hall
Learn Hip Hop with your children! Class will be taught by Lexi Cavalli, a Jr. Teacher at Temple Shalom’s religious school.
All are welcome & the event is FREE
RSVP to Ann Weintraub at ann@amjdesignonline.com or 214-802-4726
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Hanukkah Bunco and Potluck Dinner
Thursday, December 12
6:30pm – 9:00pm
Home of Chris Harris
Bring a $10 wrapped gift. Cost $5 at the door.
Suggested food categories by last name: (No pork or shellfish, please.)
A-H: Side dish, Dessert or Fruit
I-Q: Potato Latkes or Kugel
R-Z: Main Dish
Temple members only/limited space.
RSVP to Anita Corenblith, acoren@swbell.net or Jan Stevenson, at Stevenson_jan@hotmail.com
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Fill your Shabbat with Shalom & a Celebration Oneg*
Sisterhood is offering Celebration Oneg Sponsorships for $36!!!
Maybe it’s a birth, an anniversary, a birthday, a great report card, a friend visiting from out of town, a job promotion…or no reason at all. We promise it will be special, and your sponsorship will be acknowledged with our table signage.
We look forward to hosting your Oneg. Please contact Chris Harris at nansnotes1@gmail.com or call 972.742.5506 for more information.
Please send your check to Temple Shalom c/o Sisterhood and note on your check “Celebration oneg”.
*Please note that this offer does not apply to Bar and Bat Mitzvah sponsorships since these Onegs are designed to serve larger numbers of guests and provide specialty food items. |
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| Join The League of Extraordinary Mensches!
Click here for the online membership form.
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| Lifelong Learning/Worship Council
Contact lifelonglearning@templeshalomdallas.org.
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| RELIGIOUS SCHOOL
Sunday, December 8 — Kindergarten & First Grade Family Education
9:30-11:30am Radnitz Social Hall
Families with children in Kindergarten and 1st grade are invited to a morning of fun and learning.
Sunday, December 15 — Parent Education Program with Rabbi Paley
9:30-11:30am Youth Lounge
All religious school parents are encouraged and invited to attend.
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| Adult Education Committee
Contact adulted@templeshalomdallas.org. |
| Fake News – That’s Not in the Bible!
Sundays when there is Religious School (No Class December 15)
10:00am
Boardroom
Did you ever wonder where that Bible story came from? Or where that strange tradition came from? More than not, it didn’t come from the Bible! Come learn and share the good news about what’s really in the Bible and what’s not! Class taught by Rabbi Paley.
Lunch and Learn: The Tribes of Israel
with Rabbi Paley
Wednesdays (No Class December 25)
12:00pm to 1:00pm
Learning Center
Our weekly Lunch and Learn Program is an exciting opportunity to engage in conversation with other learners and with Jewish texts.
Invite your friends, bring your lunch and enjoy a lively discussion.
Yiddish Reading Class Sponsored by the Adult Education Committee
Sundays when there is Religious School
1:00pm-2:00pm
Boardroom
Learn to read Yiddish with the Hebrew alphabet at an easy and relaxed pace. Students will read and enjoy stories and songs – all from the original Yiddish. Along the way, students will also learn basic Yiddish conversation and even learn to tell a Yiddish joke or two. No prior knowledge of Yiddish is required – so students of all levels and ages are welcome to come! A class set of textbooks is provided.
If interested in the class, please contact David Katz at yiddish@templeshalomdallas.org. |
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| Connections Council
Contact Connections Council Chair Kimberly Kort at connections@templeshalomdallas.org. |
| Super Seniors
For the 65+ crowd.
Questions or activity ideas: Contact Lory Kohleriter at seniors@templeshalomdallas.org.
Join the New DAYTIME HAVURAH GROUP!!
Thursday, December 19
2:00pm – 4:00pm
Learning Center
Guys and Gals, are you ready to join the fun?
Davening & Dining
Each week, this group enjoys camaraderie, conversation and cuisine at a local restaurant. Dinner times vary depending on the times of Shabbat or holiday services. This group is open to everyone! To receive the weekly email with dining details and RSVP information, please email Toba Reifer, the group’s organizer, at daveninganddining@templeshalomdallas.org.
Young Adult Connection
For young adults, single or married, 22-39.
Contact YAC with ideas for fun at youngadults@templeshalomdallas.org
Young Families Group
For families with children 10 and Younger. Contact youngfamilies@templeshalomdallas.org.
For event information, see our Facebook page.
LGBTQ Pride Committee
Temple Shalom LGBTQ Pride is a group that provides social and educational opportunities and is open to all members and non-members who are interested in being a part of our community.
Chair Kimberly Kantor: lgbtqpride@templeshalomdallas.org.
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We are a group of women from the Jewish, Islamic and Christian faiths who meet monthly to learn and understand each others’ traditions and make new friends.
We welcome new members at all our events. Please contact Chairperson Jane Lachman at 972-735-0133 or embrace@templeshalomdallas.org if you would like to join our group. We usually carpool to the events and rotate our meetings between the Islamic Center in Irving, the Northwood Church in Keller and Temple Shalom. |
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Serve Lunch at The Bridge
First Tuesday of the Month All Year
Tuesday, December 3
Noon – 1:00pm
Temple Shalom serves lunch at The Bridge in downtown Dallas. If you would like to volunteer, please contact Arlene Kreitman at (972) 233-3754.
Cooking for The Stewpot
Sunday, December 8
9:30am Temple Kitchen
We cook for 1 1/2 hours one Sunday each month during religious school, preparing beef stew, biscuits, muffins and fruit salad. Be a part of a great group of enthusiastic helpers – you don’t even need to know how to cook! Volunteers must be 14+ years old. To be on the reminder list, email us at stewpot@templeshalomdallas.org
Caring Conversations
The First & Third Wednesdays (December 4 & 18)
11:30am
Blumin Ceremonial Room
The period of time following the loss of a beloved spouse or partner is often overwhelmingly lonely and confusing. Caring Conversations is an opportunity to gather and share experiences and comfort.
If you or someone you know is interested in joining with us, please contact us for more information and to let us know you are coming. Open to non-Temple Shalom members.
Maureene Timken: mtimken@sbcglobal.net or
Lory Kohleriter: lorykohl@aol.com
Caring Congregation
Privacy laws prevent hospitals from giving us personal information — we can only get this information from you. Please contact Elise Donosky in the office at edonosky@templeshalomdallas.org or 972-661-1810 ext. 201 with information about illness, hospitalization, death, birth, etc.
If you are in need of assistance or would like to volunteer for the Caring Congregation committee, please contact Co-Chairs Lonna Rae Silverman and Jacque Comroe at caring@templeshalomdallas.org.
Jo-Ann’s Quote of the Week:
“Lord, I don’t want to go spend an evening around happy, happy people. I don’t want to sit here around me, either. Give me the courage to say, ‘I’ll pass, but thank you for inviting me.’”
Dallas Area Interfaith (DAI)
DAI is a way for Temple Shalom members to connect with others in our congregation and in Dallas and Collin Counties on Social Justice issues, and take action together on issues that affect us and those in our community. Contact DAI Chair Barry Lachman at 214-808-0042 blachman@sbcglobal.net or Tikkun Olam Chair Debra Levy-Fritts at tikkunolam@templeshalomdallas.org.
Shomrei Adamah – “Guardians of the Earth” Meeting
Sunday, December 15
9:00am
Blumin Ceremonial Room
Are you interested in learning more about or getting involved with sustainability at Temple Shalom? Please visit the the Shomrei Adamah page on Temple Shalom’s website, or contact Chair Nina Minney at earth@templeshalomdallas.org
HELP WANTED: ESL TUTORS, CHILDCARE VOLUNTEERS
for evening classes
Tuesday / Thursday, 6:30-8:30pm
JOIN TEMPLE SHALOM TEACHERS AND HELP REFUGEES LEARN ENGLISH
Location: 5750 Pineland, Dallas
Northwest Community Center,
in partnership with Refugee Services of Texas
To volunteer or for questions, email: esl@templeshalomdallas.org
Become a Reading Partner
For more information or to sign-up, please visit www.readingpartners.org
Caregivers’ Day Out
10:30am – 2:30pm
2nd and 4th Thursdays (Only November 14 due to Thanksgiving)
Caregivers may bring their loved ones to Temple Shalom where they will be met by a “special friend” volunteer. For more information and an application form, please contact Barbara Glazer at
(972) 931-9077 or caregiversdayout@templeshalomdallas.org.
Donate to The Bridge
Toiletries are always needed — bring your vacation goodies to the Administrative Office.
No used or expired items, please! Eyeglasses collected, too!
First Richardson Helpers
Senior volunteers helping seniors residing in RISD zip codes with minor home repairs, installation of safety items such as tub/shower grab bars, outdoor handrails, and evaluation for wheelchair ramps. If possible, clients pay for materials and may make a donation to the organization. Donations are used to provide materials for clients who cannot afford them. Please call our 24 hour hot line 972-996-0160 for services, or complete a Request for Services on our website at www.firstrichardsonhelpers.org. If you would like to join us, please contact Temple members Arvin Kreitman or Alan Witheiler. Not handy? No problem. Our clients love company and we can use schmoozers while the handymen do their work. You will be doing a true mitzvah. |
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| The Jewish Community Relations Council’s Education Initiative seeks to educate about poverty in Dallas.
Click here to register for upcoming community service opportunities. |
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| Worship Services Online
Regular Friday evening Shabbat services can be viewed on the internet for your convenience, when you cannot attend in person. B’nei Mitzvah services and weddings can also be scheduled for webcasting for a fee. All live webcasts are also recorded and can be viewed “on-demand” at other times.
To view a Shabbat service live or on-demand, go to the Temple Shalom website and navigate to Worship or Multi-media. Click on ‘Services online’ and follow the directions. We also stream services on our Facebook page.
B’nei Mitzvah and Weddings are password protected. To view one of these events live, viewers must obtain a password from the sponsoring family. The sponsoring family will also have a link for viewing the archive of a special event. |
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| Temple Shalom Facebook Page
Join Temple Shalom’s Facebook page! Get save the date reminders, see photos and stories about fantastic temple events, be a part of the fun! Click here to go to our Facebook page! |
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