From Our President:

 

Dear Friends,

 

After High Holiday services this year, I heard from just a couple of congregants that they were not aware of the change in the order of services on the First day of Rosh Hashanah.  The change was we inserted the musaf service into the shachrit and eliminated most of the repetition.  This was the second year for this change and I believe the service ran smoothly and was completed earlier.  However, I have asked the office to include notification of this change when announcing High Holiday services next year.  If you care to voice your opinion, pro or con, for or against, please do not hesitate letting me know.

If you were unable to attend the Congregation meeting on October 14^th, the Board’s recommendation that the Rabbi’s contract not automatically renew for another five years was approved.  There was a very impressive turnout, over 120 individuals attended and anyone who wished to speak was given the opportunity.  As indicated in the recommendation, we will be seeking Congregation input as to the length of the Rabbi’s contract by holding Congregation meetings.  The first of these will be held November 11^th at 7:00 P.M., baby sitting will be provided.  I have also placed on the calendar to hold another Congregation meeting on December 2^nd also at 7:00 P.M.  The Board’s objective is to negotiate a new contract with the Rabbi by January 31^st and bring it before the Congregation for ratification at the May Congregation meeting.             Congratulations to Men’s Club, and Joe Sontowski in particular, for another successful Scott Mackler 5k Run/Walk on October 7^th.

Last month I told you that we had installed a much  needed security system.  As part of this system you should be aware that we have installed a panic bar on the left front outside door (as you face the synagogue).  This door no longer opens from the outside.  When both doors are locked the office staff is now able to remotely unlock this door.

This month, I would like to profile two members of the Temple Board:

 

Sandy Novick, Sisterhood President-

This is Sandy’s first year as sisterhood president.  Born and raised in New Jersey, Sandy met and married Steve, 37 years ago, while pursuing a teaching degree.  Sandy is a homemaker with three grown children.  A happily involved member of TBE since joining over 18 years ago.  Sandy enjoys people and nature.

 

Jill Di Sciullo- Member At Large-

Jill is married and lives in Fair Hill Maryland with her husband Vince, son Marc, one on the way to be named later, and “a slew of animals”.  Jill and Vince joined TBE 4 years ago, coinciding with the birth of their son.  She is a domestic relations attorney with Morris James in Wilmington.  Jill believes it is important to be connected and involved in our Jewish community.  She finds TBE a warm welcoming atmosphere that fosters ones ability to get involved at any level.

I remind you that if you have any ideas or suggestions, please do not hesitate contacting any one of the board members.  Please feel free to contact me via email, or by phone (302-234-6529).

 

B’Shalom,

 

Jay Stellenberg

President, Board of Directors

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DISCOVERY GROUP

November 4

December 16

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TOT SHABBAT

December 14

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FAMILY SERVICE

Confirmation A - November 9^th

Confirmation B - November 16^th

 

Welcome To our new members

Steven , Michelle, Dylan &Samantha Cooper

Ron & Alice Crass

Steven, Rachel, Jennifer & David Eidelman

Tony, Nancy & Natalie Freedman

Steven, Patricia & Sara Goldberg

Julius & Sylvia Greisman

Eric, Caren & Julien Sachs-Hunt

Robyn Kaess & Ayla Gaudreau

Harry, Kathy & Ethan Sachs

Phillip, Robin, Julia, Justin & Joseph Roth

Mitchell, Ethan, Jacob Saltzberg &

Karen Antell

 

Welcome back to...

Rose & Robert Brownstein

Phillip & Leslie Goldstein

Sarah Pensky

Michael, David & Rachel Giattino

 

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    SUKKOT /

       THANKSGIVING

      FOOD DRIVE

 

Please bring in your non-perishable cans or boxes to the Temple as we do the mitzvah of helping those less fortunate.  Put them in the containers in the lobby.   Passover items are not appropriate.

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CONGREGATION

MEETINGS

 

Sunday, November 11^th

7:00 p.m.

 

Sunday, December 2^nd

7:00 p.m.

 

2007-08      President’s

Circle

 

A special thank you to the following who have joined our President’s Circle this year.  Their names appear on the plaque in our lobby, and their generosity helps Temple Beth El better serve the community’s needs.  Won’t you consider adding your name?

 

Steven & Gillian Daniels

Calvin & Carol Freedman

Jeff & Alice Hirsch

Scott Mackler & Lynn Snyder-Mackler

Bob & Suzanne Prybutok

Steve & Helene Tanny

Milt & Mary Wolf

Josh & Harriet Kalin

Norm & Paula Pernick

 

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INTERFAITH THANKSGIVING SERVICE

Tuesday, November 20

7:30 p.m.

at

The New Ark UCC  

300 East Main Street

Share the Thanksgiving spirit with congregants from churches in the Newark area.  Rabbi Kaplan will be a speaker.   The service lasts about one hour.  It is a wonderful way to start the Thanksgiving holiday.  Our choir will be participating along with the church choirs.

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MARK YOUR CALENDARS

 

  Fri., Nov. 2 - New Member Shabbat

  Sat., Nov. 3 - BBYO/Teen Connection

                                      Havdallah

  Sun. Nov. 4 - Discovery Group

  Sun., Nov. 11 - Men’s Club/Sisterhood Breakfast

                          - Congregation Mtg. 7PM 

  Fri., Nov. 16 -Visit from Temple Beth El in Philadelphia

  Sun., Nov. 18 - Chanukah Bazaar

  Mon., Nov. 19 - Women’s Gathering at the JCC

  Tues., Nov. 20 - Interfaith Service

  Sun., Dec 2 - Congregation Mtg. 7 PM

  Fri., Dec. 7 - Federation Shabbat

  Sat., Dec. 8 - Confirmation Service

  Sun., Dec. 9 - Men’s Club Breakfast

  Fri., Dec. 14 Tot Shabbat - Board Shabbat

  Sun., Dec. 16 - Discovery Group

 Wed., Dec. 19 - Sisterhood Mystery Auction

 

 

 

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BBYO

WEEKLY CHALLAH SALE

 

Newark BBYO is offering fresh baked challah as a fundraiser.  Cost is $4.00 with checks payable to BBYO.  Pre-paid orders must be in by 2 p.m. on Tuesdays and pick-up will be on Thursdays 11:00 - 2:00p.m. or 4:30 - 6:30 p.m. and Fridays 9:00 - 2:00.  Monthly order forms will be available in the Temple office. 

 

HERE’S YOUR CHANCE TO

GET INVOLVED

Help Set Up Friday night Onegs

and Saturday Morning Kiddushes

 

We still have volunteer opportunities available in November and December to help set up Friday night Onegs and Saturday morning Kiddushes.  This is a great way to earn Sisterhood donor dollars.  If you have never worked in the kitchen before, we can pair you up on a Friday night with someone who has experience.  To sign up or to learn more about volunteering, contact Renee Felder or Jody Brown. 

We are looking for help on the following dates:

·        Friday, 11/9 - 1 additional worker for Confirmation A service

·        Saturday, 11/24 - 1 worker(Saturday after Thanksgiving)

·        Friday, 12/7     - 2 workers

·        Saturday 12/8 – 3 workers Confirmation Shabbat Service

·        Friday 12/14  -  4 workers Board Shabbat

·        Saturday, 12/15 - 1 worker

·        Saturday 12/23 – 1 worker

·        Saturday 12/30 – 1 worker

Please contact either of us if you have any questions.

Renee:  , (610)347-0518

Jody: (302)521-1411

 

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RELIGIOUS

SCHOOL

 

 

From Our Principal...

 

We had a lovely Simchat Torah and Consecration service on October 4^th. Our Aleph students sang beautifully and beamed as they entered this new phase of their Jewish education. It was exciting for everyone as the Torah was unrolled through the whole sanctuary and social hall, and the Klezmer band entertained us later while we sang and danced. Thank you to all who were involved with the service and to all the parents who helped with the Religious School dinner before the service.

 

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Notes from Mrs. Romao’s Dalet Class...

 

One day, a non-Jew came before Hillel and said he would convert to Judaism if the great teacher could explain the whole Torah while standing on one foot. After thinking about Hillel’s summary of the Torah – “What is hateful to you, do not do to others” – as a kind of motto that expresses an important Jewish value to live by, the Dalet students came up with their own mottos. By the way…they presented them on one foot! Below you will find some brilliant mottos and values that prove to us the faith we can definitely have in the future of our youth. Stop by the classroom to see them all ~~~~~

Respect people, even if you don’t always agree with them…Bridget

Don’t just sit there, be adventurous…Kory

Don’t pay more attention to your friends than your family, because your family will be with you forever, maybe more than a friend…Morgan Cohen

If it makes you successful, go ahead and do it, as long as it doesn’t hurt anyone…Rebecca Tousman

Be thoughtful of other’s feelings…Shoshanna

Live your life the way you want, but treat people you meet, including family and friends with respect, patience and honesty…Emma Halbert

Stand up for what you think is right, no matter how many people oppose your beliefs…Neill Squadron

I shall be a friend to somebody who needs one…Sydney

Never start a war, unless you have a very good reason…Ben

Study the Torah and respect others. That is my philosophy of life…Sam

If you are going to walk on thin ice, you might as well dance…Emily

Shoot for the moon, because the worst you can do is hit the stars…Johanna

If someone does something nice for you, do something nice for them…Amanda

Be yourself and don’t change to seem better, and don’t let another person drag you down…Ethan

 

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RELIGIOUS SCHOOL

SNACK CARDS

$12.00

 

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News from the Hai Class...

 

The Hai class will be sponsoring the

3rd Annual TBE Talent Show, which will be held on Sunday, December 16 at 10:30am, during religious school. This year, the students chose to donate the money they collect to two charities close to the hearts of our class community: The M.S. Society and The American Diabetes Association.

There are two ways you can help. First, come see us at our table during the Hanukkah Bazaar and purchase raffle tickets. Second, participate in, or come see, the talent show on December 16th. The talent show is always a special and fun event that everyone looks forward to. Show off your talent - no matter what you do - the congregation will love it!

Members of the Hai class will be coming to the classrooms soon to answer questions and hand out entry forms. Please mark your calendars for Sunday, December 16th. Have fun, see all the talent our kids and parents possess, and fulfill the mitzvah of Tikkun Olam.

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REPORT CARDS... 

 

Report cards for Aleph - Hai students will be coming home the beginning of November.  You will notice that we have changed our format, in order to provide parents with more information.  Please sign the envelope and return it as soon as possible.  Feel free to add any comments or questions at that time.

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SHABBAT SERVICE

ATTENDANCE

 

Shabbat Service charts have been posted in all Aleph - Hai classrooms.   Make sure you become a member of Shabbat Club by attending the appropriate number of services for your class.

 

 

From Bet Class...

 

This was drawn by River Shannon in our Bet class.  She was asked to illustrate the Psalm that starts - “I lift up my eyes to the hills from whence cometh my help.”

 

 

 

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REMINDER

MARK YOUR CALENDARS...

 

Gimmel Parent Meeting

Tuesday, January 15^th at 5 PM

 

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CHANUKAH ASSEMBLY

Sunday, November 18^th

10:00 a.m.

 

Please join us for our annual Chanukah Assembly.  Each class from our Religious School has prepared something special to present.  It is an assembly you won’t want to miss...bring your cameras!  Join us for the Bazaar following the assembly for a fun afternoon of games, food & shopping.

Students report to their classrooms at 9:50.

 

 

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“PEOPLE HELPING PEOPLE”

 

Our annual Needy Family Drive is under way as we reach out to the community to help make the holidays special for those who are less fortunate.  Chairpeople, Sy & Sydell Glassner, have already begun sorting and organizing.  Following is a list of the sizes and needs of our adopted families.

Some Temple members have asked about cash donations.  They are always welcome and needed to buy mattresses.

Donations are due no later than November 27^th, but it would be very helpful if donations were brought in earlier.  Please mark your bags/boxes with type of clothes (boys shirts 8-10, girls 6-10, women’s 12-14) and size if possible or by family.

Dalet and Hai students can sign up to earn mitzvah credit to help sort shoes and food on Sunday, December 4^th.

We need  children’s clothing, all sizes, men’s, ladies & children’s outerware, TOYS - especially baby & pre-school, books - household goods, furniture & linens.   Please no stuffed animals except for Disney & Sesame Street.

 

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Boy - 7 yrs.- size 8 -10, shoes 13½

Girl -4 yrs. - size 5, shoes 8½

Girl - 13 yrs. - size14, shoes 8

Mom - size lg, pants 7, shoes 7

Dad - size xlg -pants 36x34

Household items: Linen (twin, full), blanket, curtains, twin mattress, towels, kitchen towels, dishes, pots & pans, bedroom furniture, book case, computer.

 

Family AA

Boy - 9 yrs.- size 10

Girl -8 yrs. - size 16 child

Twin Boys - 6 mos. - size18-20 mos.

Mom - size lg

Household items: Comforter (twin, queen), dishes, kitchen towels, bath towels, pots & pans, radio, sewing machine.

 

 

Family B

Boy - 8 yrs. - size 12, shoes 3

Boy - 6 yrs. - size 8, shoes 1

Boy - 3 yrs. - size 4-5, shoes 10

Mom - size xxlg, shoes 8

Household items: blankets, curtains, towels,  pots & pans, bunk beds.

 

Family BB

Boy -15 yrs. - size lg

Boy -13 yrs. - size lg

Boy - 4 yrs. - size 5-6T

Mom - size sm

Dad - size med./lg

Household items: sheet set (queen), comforter, blankets,  towels.

 

Family C

Boy - 6 yrs. - size 8, shoes 12-13

Boy - 4 yrs. - size 5-6T

Boy -10 mos. -

Household items: Baby crib, full or queen bed, 4 chairs, towels, comforter, blankets, sheet sets, kitchen items.

 

Family D

Boy -12 yrs. - size xlg, pants 36x30

Boy - 4 yrs. - size 7-8

Mom - size xxlg

Dad - size xxlg, pants 32x30

Household items: linens (full & twin), curtains,  towels, kitchen towels, dishes, pots & pans.

 

Family E

Girl - 3 yrs. - size 4T, shoes 8½

Boy - 3 yrs. - size 5T, shoes 8½

Mom - size lg, shoes 8

Dad - size xlg

Household items: sofa, dinner table & chairs, TV, blankets, curtains, dishes, pots & pans,  comforter, towels.

 

Family F

Boy - 4 yrs. - size 5/6, shoes 13

Boy - 3 yrs. - size 5T, shoes11

Baby due 2/08 - Needs newborn things

Mom - size med.-lg, shoes 6½

Dad - size xlg, pants 34x32

Household items:  comforters, towels, blankets, sheet sets, kitchen things.

 

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Family G

Girl - 5 yrs. - size 5-6, shoes 13

Boy - 2 yrs. - size 2T, shoes 4

Mom - size sm, shoes 6     

Grandfather - size xlg, shoes 7½

Grandmother - size xlg,  shoes 7½

Household items -

 

Family H

Boy - 16 yrs. - size lg  

Girl - 4 yrs. - size 5

Girl - 8 yrs. - size 10-11

Girl - 14 yrs. - size med.

Mom - size lg, pants 7

Household items: Linens (full, twin) curtains,  towels, kitchen towels, dishes, pots & pans.

 

Family I

Boy -14 yrs. - size lg.       

Boy - 12  yrs. - size lg          

Boy - 7  yrs. - size 4-5

Girl - 10 yrs - size 13-14

Boy - 4 yrs. - size lg.

Household items: blankets, towels, curtains, dishes, pots & pans, bunk beds.

 

Family J

Girl - 3 yrs. - size 5

Girl -13 yrs - size 7 Jr.

Girl - 16 yrs - size 14 misses

Mom - size lg.

Dad - size lg.

 

Family K

Boy - 4 yrs. - size 6-7

Girl - 6 yrs. - size 7

Wish list:   needs winter coats

 

Family L

Boy - 5 yrs. - size 5-6

Girl - 9 mos. - size 12 mos.

Household items: Crib, 2 car seats, baby food, diapers.

 

Family M

 

Family N

Boy - 4 yrs. - size 5-8

Boy - 8 yrs. - size 8

Wish list: clothes & boots

 

 

Family NN

Boy  - 6 yrs. - size 10 pants, 12 shirt, 13 shoes, 12-14 coat

Girl - 4 yrs, - size 6X pants, 7-8 shirt, 10-11 shoe, 10-12 coat

Girl - 2 yrs - 2T-3T clothing & coat, 7 shoes

Other items -Mom is expecting another child - needs baby clothes, diapers, baby wipes, basinet, crib sheets, baby toys, and blankets.

 

Family O

Boy - 3 yrs. - size 4, shoes 9

Girl - 4 yrs. - size 4T, shoes 10

Girl -9 yrs - size 8, shoes 3

Girl - 9 yrs - size 8, shoes 4

Mom - size 6, shoes 9

Wish list:  toys, boys bike, computer, desk, computer games

Household items: linens (full & queen), blankets, dishes, towels, pots & pans

 

Family P

Boy - 8 yrs. - size 10-12, shoes 1

Girl - 3 yrs. - size 4T, shoes 7½

Girl -15 yrs -

Girl - 17 yrs -

Mom - size 12, shoes 8

Wish list: toys, cassette player & books on tape.

Household items: silverware, blankets, dishes, pots & pans, glasses, plastic containers, curtains

 

Family Q

Boy - 7 yrs. - size 12-14, shoes 12½

Girl - 4 yrs. - size 5T, shoes 11

Girl - 2 yrs. - size 3T, shoes 8

Girl - 3 mos. - size 6-9 mos.

Mom - size 14-16 

Dad - xxl

Household items: bunk beds, sheets, blankets,  towels, computer

 

Family R

Boy - 5 yrs. - size 6-7, shoes 13

Boy - 8 yrs. - size 11-12 or men’s lg, shoes 4

Girl -11 yrs, - size 8-10, shoes 3½ or 4

Girl - 14 yrs - size 16, shoes 7 wide

Mom - size 14-16, shoes 7

Household items: sheets,  towels, dishes,  pots & pans

 

 

 

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Family S

Girl - 5 yrs, - size 7-8

Girl - 3 yrs - size 6-6x         

Boy -13 mos. - size 18 mos.

Boy -16 yrs. - xxl, shoes 11

Boy -16 yrs. - xl, shoes 10

Girl -17 yrs, - size 12-14, shoes 8½

Mom - size12-14

Dad - size xxxl       

Household items: This family needs everything.  In an emergency situation the family was forced to relocate in Delaware.  Twin or bunk beds, queen mattress & box spring, livingroom & kitchen furniture, toddler bed, dressers, dishes, pots & pans, utensils, glasses, blankets, sheets.

 

Family T

Boy - 4 yrs. - size 6x, shoes 11 

Boy - 9 mos, - size 12 mos.

Boy  -12 yrs. - size 18, shoes 7

Mom - size12, shoes 7½

Wish list:  clothes, bike

 

Family U

Girl - 7 yrs. - size 7

Girl - 3 yrs. - size 4T

Boy - 5 yrs. - size 7

 

Family V

Girl - 6 yrs. - size 7, shoes 2

Girl - 5 yrs. - size 5, shoes 11

Boy - 3 yrs.- size 5, shoes 9

Wish list: Clothes

 

Family Z

Girl - 3 yrs. - pants size 4, shirt 5, shoes 9½

Girl - 6 yrs. - pants size 4, shirt 6, shoes 9½

Girl - 7 yrs. - pants size 7, shirt 8, shoes 1

Girl - 9 yrs. - pants size 8, shirt 10  shoes 2

Household items: linens (twin size)

 

Family WW

Girl - 3 yrs. - pants size 5, shirt 5, shoes 9

Girl - 6 yrs. - pants size 6, shirt 6, shoes 11

Mom - size 12 / lg

 

 

Family XX

(Triplets)

Boy - 6 mos. - clothes size 6 mos., shoes 9 mos.

Boy - 6 mos. - clothes size 6 mos., shoes 9 mos.

Girl - 6 mos. - clothes size 6 mos., shoes 6 mos.

Girl - 5 yrs. - pants size 8, shirt 8, shoes 12

Girl - 12 yrs. - pants size 3, shirt 2, shoes 7

Girl - 14 yrs. - pants size 3, shirt 2, shoes 7

Household items: sheets (twin, full & queen), blender, curtains, pampers, car seats, baby  swing, playpen, baby walker

 

Family YY

Boy - 6 mos. -clothes size 6 mos., shoes 6 mos

Boy - 2 yrs. - pants size 4, shirt 4,  shoes 10

Boy - 4 yrs. -  pants size 6, size 6,  shoes 12

Boy - 6 yrs. -  pants size 12, size 12,  shoes 3

Mom - shirt size lg. or 14

Sister - pants size 9-11, shirt 14-16 or lg.

Household items: sheets (twin), diapers, beds, crib, car seats, baby  swing, kitchen items, dining table, sofa & chairs, bathroom items.

 

Family ZZ

Girl - 8 yrs. - pants size 7, shirt 7, shoes 12

Girl - 5 yrs. - pants size 5, shirt 4T, shoes 8

 

Family 1

Boy - 2 mos. - size 6-12 mos.

Boy - 18 mos. - size 2T, shoes 7

Girl - 4 yr. - size 6, shoes 12     

Mom - size lg, pants 12, shoes 8

Dad - pants size 23x32, shirt xl, shoes 8

Wish list: age appropriate toys, Barbie doll (Hispanic) learning toys (English & Spanish), diapers

Household items: dishes, rug, curtains, floor lamp, blankets, flatware, pillows, trash cans, dish drainer

 

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OUR WEEKLY

MI SHEBERACH LIST

 

Our policy for adding loved ones or friends to the Mi Sheberah list is to keep them on for one month.  At that time you must call to have them kept on for another month.  If we do not hear from you we will remove them from the list.  We have not really been strict with that policy.  However, with the list  becoming so long and with so many names to read at services we are going to  start re-enforcing the policy starting November 1^st.

 

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 SAVE THE DATE:

    December  l9th 

Cookie Exchange/Mystery Auction. An evening "Girls Night Out" fun event! 
Details in the next Shofar.

From BBYO...

 

The B'nai Brith Youth Organization (BBYO) I.T. convention was a great success. We had a turn out of over one hundred new and enthusiastic teenagers. Our services and the weekend programs were amazing. BBYO would like to thank the whole TBE community for being supportive and flexible. We would especially like to thank our congregants and friends who opened their homes to us. Without all of you, our I.T. weekend could not have happened. Special thanks go to the Swerens, Nortons, Stapens, Roths, and Liz Rosman. Thank you again to everyone.

Stephanie Aaronson

President of Newark Chapter

 

BBYO CALENDAR

·         Sunday, November 11^th - Meeting at TBE  11:30 a.m.

·      Friday, November 16^th - Kick-off Convention in Allentown.  Meet at Wilmington JCC at 4:00 p.m. on Friday

·         Sunday, December 2^nd - Meeting at TBE 11:30 a.m.

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CHANUKAH BAZAAR

November 18

 

Attention Vendors...

Tables are available for $25.00 per

table.  Space is limited.  Call the office

as soon as possible to reserve your table

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JOINT

SISTERHOOD  & MEN’S CLUB

MEETING

Sunday, November 11^th

9:30 a.m.

 

With a guest speaker from Hockessin Athletic Club

 

The Director of Massage Services at the Hockessin Athletic Club will be the featured speaker at the Breakfast.  Learn about the healthful benefits of massage therapy and enjoy an especially delicious Breakfast.  Breakfast is $6.00.  Special thanks to Jacki Ettinger for arranging the speaker.

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From Our Sisterhood President:

Every year Sisterhood makes a commitment to the Temple to raise several thousand dollars.  Currently, Sisterhood is sponsoring two fundraisers: Thanksgiving Pies and a Chico's Wardrobe Party. Details are in this Shofar. Thank you in advance for your support.  On another note: In November, Sisterhood's general meeting will be a joint Sunday Morning Breakfast with Men's Club on November 11^th at 9:30 am in the Social Hall. Please join us.

 

Sandy Novick

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From Our Men’s Club President:

            Please join us for a special breakfast on Sunday November 11 at 9:30AM, as the Men's Club and Sisterhood join forces.  Competition in the kitchen will be spirited, and the food is sure to be especially tasty.  We apologize for running short on some of your favorite items at the October breakfast, our buyers took notice, and we will be especially attentive to prevent shortages in upcoming Breakfasts.  This month's speaker is sure to be interesting, a massage therapist.  Imagine your spouse mastering the basics of massage!

            Let me also wish a hearty Mazel Tov to the many runners who took on the formidable heat and the many steep hills at the Scott Mackler Run last month.  Despite the steaming midsummer temperatures, the race was a success.  I thank all the workers, sponsors, and especially Joe and Lynn Sontowski for again organizing perhaps the premier ALS fundraising event in the United States.  We expect to raise $70,000 for ALS this year and for this we should all feel proud.

            By the time you read this, these events will be history, but Saturday November 3, TBE visits the Delaawre Theatre Company to see The Diary of Anne Frank.  Having visited the Anne Frank house in Amsterdam last summer, I am deeply impressed with this brave young girl's remarkable efforts, and the powerful resonance of her words.

We also hit the pavement on Sunday November 4 for Adopt-a-Highway, again, thanks to Joe Sontowski for his tireless organizational efforts.

 

Thanks and best regards,

Tom Felder

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