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Happenings At TBT and TBT in the News

This Thursday! Kol Ami’s first meeting of the new year! “WHO’s YOUR......?”
Kol Ami (Women of TBT) is hosting a social, fun and informative event - Join your friends, old and new, at TBT Thursday, November 14th from 7pm-9pm.
Do you ever need services only to reach out and hear...”Well, I have used __, but not sure I’d recommend them.”
Let’s curate a reliable list of Go To Service People/ Resources on the Shoreline vetted by your gal pals from TBT!
Gather for a fun exchange of information, a nosh & a sip. Then you will receive a compilation of all the recommendations.
Please click here for the list of categories for you to fill out with your recommendations to bring with you.
We would appreciate an RSVP in advance but walk-ins welcome. Please email HERE if you plan to join us.

The Leather Apron Club Returns with Rabbi Danny Moss!
On Wednesdays November 6, 13, & 20 at 8 PM at TBT - In-person only!
RSVP office@tbtshoreline.org or 203-245-7028.
In this is an election year, we’ll try something new. On three Wednesdays in November (November 6, 13, 20), we will revive Benjamin Franklin’s Leather Apron Club. Together we will immerse ourselves in Franklin’s teachings — and here’s the twist — through a Jewish lens. As we navigate a crucial election year, we will place Franklin’s virtues in conversation with the timeless wisdom of Pirkei Avot, an ancient collection of ethical wisdom from the Mishnah. Together we will discover how these principles can coalesce into our fully American, fully Jewish lives. Details HERE and in your email.

The weekend of December 6 - 8th: Scholar-in-Residence Weekend. Join TBT as we welcome renowned Israeli journalist, Haviv Rettig Gur. Mr. Gur serves as the political correspondent and senior analyst for The Times of Israel. Learn more about our scholar-in-residence weekend HERE. You can learn more about Mr. Gur HERE.

Thank you for celebrating the High Holidays with us! 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.

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 - November 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, November 1 at 6:30 PM - Shabbat Service (Oneg immediately following services)
Saturday, November 2 Shabbat service at 10 AM as Evie Motamedinia is called to the Torah as a Bat Mitzvah

Friday, November 8 at 5 PM Young Family Shabbat followed by pizza dinner (RSVP HERE)
- at 6:30 PM Shabbat Service

Friday, November 15 at 5 PM grades K-2 Shabbat Dinner (RSVP HERE)
- at 6:30 PM - Shabbat Service

Friday, November 22 at 6:30 PM - Shabbat Service

Friday, November 29 at 6:30 PM - Shabbat Service

Archived services can be seen HERE click on the “live” tab.
(Click here for more about Shabbat at TBT)

Torah Study

The new year is a great time to try out Torah Study! We begin the Torah again with the Book of Genesis on Saturday, October 26. Every year is a new beginning.
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.

November portions are in the Book of Genesis. (Click the name of the portion to read it at reformjudaism.org)

Saturday, November 2 - Noach Genesis 6:9−11:322, in person & on Zoom
Saturday, November 9 - Lech L'cha Genesis 12:1−17:27
Saturday, November 16 - Vayeira Genesis 18:1–22:24, in person & on Zoom
Saturday, November 23 - Chayei Sarah Genesis 23:1−25:18
Saturday, November 30 - Tol'dot Genesis 25:19−28:9

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.

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.