196 Durham Road · Madison, CT 06443 · (203) 245-7028
Your Shul on the Shoreline
Shabbat Shalom
Shabbat Service on Friday, December 13 at 6:30 PM.
Oneg to follow.
Can’t join us?
You can watch the services HERE.
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All of our services (unless otherwise noted) are available to watch streaming live on YouTube.
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Click this link to learn how to view the live stream.
Never miss a Shabbat or Holiday service! You can subscribe to our YouTube channel HERE. Live stream or watch previous Shabbat services by looking at the “live” tab.
If you would like to join our mailing list please contact our office HERE.
Special Chanukah Class with Rabbi Moss on Sunday, December 15 at 11 AM.
From Despair to Triumph: The Maccabee in Ancient History & Modern Judaism. Together we will examine how the famous story of Judah and his brothers has migrated, evolved, and informed Jewish self- understanding in present-day America and Israel.
Please email the office (office@tbtshoreline.org) to sign up.
Women of TBT - on December 15 at 3 PM join Kol Ami for a Chanukah “Yankee Swap!” Bring a wrapped or bagged gift valued at $15. (No gift cards or lottery tickets, please.) If you've never been to a Yankee Swap, it's an elevated grab bag style game that brings lots of laughs and fun. RSVP HERE.
Spend December 25 at the movies in Madison!
The Madison Cinema is opening its doors for a traditional December 25 movie day. We hope to see you there as we join friends from CBSRZ and other area Jewish groups.
Happy Chanukah! Chanukah begins at sundown on Wednesday, December 25.
Join us to celebrate Chanukah Shabbat on Friday, December 27 with a potluck dinner at 5:30 PM - sign up HERE to bring a vegetarian / dairy dish to share - TBT will supply the latkes. Bring your chanukiah (Chanukah menorah) to light.
Shabbat service to follow at 6:30 PM.
Have You Joined Our Capital Campaign?
Help complete the campaign and secure the financial future of TBT!
During his High Holiday Presidential address, Josh Broder reminded us that the work is not yet done. As he said, now let's finish paying for our new home!
Make a donation HERE.
You can learn more and make a donation by contacting Kim Romine, our Administrative Director.
Thank You to Everyone who has Supported our Renovation!
Looking for a new hobby? Or a place to indulge in an old one? Or just want to connect to fellow TBT members in an intimate and meaningful way? Kesher circles has it all. Join one and enjoy your favorite activity, deepen your bonds with your community and have some fun. Read more HERE about the groups that started this fall.
Shabbat Services - December 2024
Services are in person at 6:30 PM at TBT in the Sanctuary unless otherwise noted and will also be available to watch streaming live on YouTube. Click HERE to watch the service.
Click this link to learn how to view the live stream.
We respect all people who prefer or need to wear masks at indoor activities and have room for people to sit apart if needed.
Friday, December 6
at 5 PM - Young Families Shabbat Service
at 6:30 PM - Shabbat Service with special comments from our Scholar-in-Residence, Haviv Rettig Gur; Oneg to follow with Q&A with Mr. Gur
Friday, December 13 at 6:30 PM - Shabbat Service
Saturday, December 14 at 10 AM - Shabbat morning services; William Zanchetti will be called to the Torah as a Bar Mitzvah
Friday, December 20 at 6:30 PM - Shabbat Service
Friday, December 27 at 5:30 PM Chanukah Shabbat Potluck Dinner (RSVP to office) and communal Chanukiot lighting at 6:30pm - Chanukah Shabbat Service
Archived services can be seen HERE click on the “live” tab.
(Click here for more about Shabbat at TBT)
Torah Study
Live on Zoom Saturdays at 9:00 AM with an In-Person option the first and third Saturday each month (unless otherwise noted).
Everyone is welcome to join these lively discussions lead by Rabbi Moss, Ira Wise, and the occasional guest leader. TBT congregants will receive the Zoom link in their weekly email.
December portions are in the Book of Genesis. (Click the name of the portion to read it at reformjudaism.org)
Saturday, December 7: Vayeitzei Genesis 28:10−32:3 (in person & on Zoom)
Saturday, December 14: Vayishlach Genesis 32:4−36:43 (Zoom only)
Saturday, December 21: Vayeishev Genesis 37:1−40:23 (in person & on Zoom)
Saturday, December 28: Mikeitz Genesis 41:1−44:17 (Zoom only)
You can find the text and d'vrei Torah at https://reformjudaism@org/learning/torah-study
If you would like to join Torah Study please contact our office HERE to receive information.
Inquiries about the 2024 - 2025 Religious School year are welcome.
For more information - Email Ira Wise, Temple Educator or call 203-245-7028.
The 2024-2025 Religious School Enrollment Form is HERE.
The 2024 -2025 Religious School Calendar is HERE.
Questions? Contact Ira Wise, Education Director at rsdirector@tbtshoreline.org.
Learn to Play, Play to Learn!
Registration in now open for the 2024 - 2025 School Year!
Looking for painters, builders, scientists, nature lovers and musicians to join our preschool! Are YOU between 2 and 5 years old??? Then you are in luck!.
TBT Preschool is non-sectarian and open to children of all faiths and backgrounds.
Contact TBT Preschool Director, Jen Casillo at 203-245-8039 or email nsdirector@tbtshoreline.org
Learn more about the TBT Preschool HERE.
Read the new TBT Preschool Welcome Book HERE
Click HERE for the TBT Preschool registration form.
Follow the TBT Preschool on Facebook !
Thank you for celebrating the High Holidays with TBT! If you would like to read Rabbi Moss’ High Holiday sermons, Josh Broder’s Presidential remarks, the sermonettes from our congregants Beth Weinberger and Karen Rabinovici, and the D’var Torah by congregants David & Nancy Rosen, please click HERE.
Join the TBT Facebook Group - for TBT congregants:
Do you know that TBT has a private Facebook Group that is for TBT members only?
If you are a Facebook user, you can join the group by going to this LINK and asking to join.
It is a place to share, find out about events, and get your weekend links if you accidentally delete your email.