March 2010 4901 Providence Road, Charlotte, NC 28226 704-362-2796
In this Issue
· Weekly Highlights
· Upcoming Events
· Announcements
4901 Providence Road
Charlotte, NC 28226
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F: 704-362-1098
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Current TI Bulletin Available at www.templeisraelnc.com
New Month-End Statements
Month end statements for February will have a new look. Information about what payments have been received during the month will be included, as well as the current open balances as of the end of the month. Please contact the Accounting Office at 704-362-2796 if you have any questions about your bill.
Thursday, March 4
Minyan, 7:30am
Minyan, 7:30pm
Friday, March 5
Candle Lighting Time, 6:04pm
Shabbat Services, 6:15pm
Saturday, March 6
Shabbat Services, 9:30am
We will celebrate the Bat Mitzvah of Adelaide Gorelick,
Daughter of Todd & Stacey Gorelick
No Jr. Congregation
Minyan, 5:45pm
We will celebrate the Bar Mitzvah of Benjamin Meyer,
Son of Suzanne & Bryan Meyer
Sunday, March 7
TIRS (Regular schedule), 10:00am
Mechina, 10:00am
Minyan, 5:30pm
Monday, March 8
Charlotte Jewish Film Festival Movie, Arranged
will be shown at Lerner Hall at LJCC, 7:00pm
Minyan, 7:30pm
Tuesday, March 9
Tuesdays with Torah, 9:30am
TIRS, 4:30pm
*TI meets with PUMC at PUMC, 7:00pm
Minyan, 7:30pm
Wednesday, March 10
Torah Spark, 12:30pm
Upcoming Events
TI Passover Wine Sale
To place your wine order, please call Vintner Wine Market at 704-543-9909, located at 8128 Providence Road in the Arboretum. To see wine order selection click here. Tax will be added to your order. When placing your order, please remember to mention you are a Temple Israel and 10% will be donated from your purchase. Thank you for your support.
“Arranged” Movie Screening at Levine JCC
March 8, 2010 at 7:00pm
The 6th Annual Charlotte Jewish Film Festival returns March 4-14 with the best in Jewish film from around the globe. Temple Israel will continue as a community partner, this year sponsoring the heartwarming interfaith film “Arranged” in collaboration with Mecklenburg Ministries. The screening will take place on March 8, 7:00pm, at the Levine JCC, and is FREE and open to the community.
An interfaith panel discussion facilitated by Lynne Sheffer, a member of Temple Israel. This film is an endearing story about Jewish and Muslim women who meet as teachers in New York and discover that they have much in common- including that they are both going through the process of arranged marriages. It depicts their journey toward friendship as they discover how similar their values really are. For more information about other films in the Festival, please visit www.charlottejewishfilm.com
Passover Cooking Class with Rabbi Faith Cantor
Sunday, March 14, 2010
During this class from 10:15am-12:00pm in the Temple Israel Kitchen, you will learn Classic and New Passover recipes. Bring a copy of your favorite Passover recipe to share. Cost is $18 and includes all supplies. Your check is your reservation. Deadline to sign up is Tuesday, March 9, 2010.
Class size is limited to 12. For more information, please contact Rabbi Faith Cantor at 704-362-2796 or rabbicantor@templeisraelnc.org
*Joint Study with Providence UMC
Temple Israel will be studying the book of Exodus with Providence United Methodist Church. Studying the bible together is a wonderful way of drawing the Jewish and Christian communities closer together by understanding our religious perspectives and approaches to the books that we each consider holy. We will have 8 Tuesdays of discussions from 7:00pm-9:00pm. Dates in the Social Hall at TI: 3/23 (Seder). Dates at PUMC: 3/9 & 3/16. 2810 Providence Road, in the Atrium. Class is free and open to the public.
TI Youth Events
March 12-14 USY Sub Regional Convention
March 20 Jr. Kadima Movie Night
March 28 Kadima Bowling
Contact Brian Rosen for more information at brosen@templeisraelnc.org
TI Adult Education Speakers
Stimulate your mind this spring at Temple Israel! The Adult Education committee will bring you two academic speakers through a generous grant from the Charles H. Revson Foundation and the Center of Jewish Studies at UNC Chapel Hill. Below is the events as scheduled:
Thursday, March 11 at 7:45pm
Rosa Perelmutter will enchant you with a Latina perspective. Born in Havana, Cuba, the associate professor of Spanish at UNC CH will present, "Jews in Cuba, Then and Now." Her knowledge of Spanish American Literature, Contemporary Spanish American narrative, and Latino literature will broaden your perspective of Jewish culture.
April 29, 2010 at 7:45pm
Professor Siu Challons-Lipton, D. Phil, Chair of the Art Department at Queens University will speak on "Contemporary Art." Challons-Lipton holds a doctorate in Art History from Oxford University, has taught at University of South Carolina, and most recently has transformed the Art Department at Queens with exciting new programming. Her knowledge and energy will inspire you this spring.
Birthday & Family Shabbat Dinner
March 19, 2010
Come join us during our Family Birthday Shabbat Dinners catered by Mama Ricotta's at Temple Israel. During services, children on the Birthday list will receive a cookie and Miss Patty will be there, too. Services begin at 6:15pm and Shabbat Dinners are at 7:00pm. Deadline to sign up is the Friday prior to Shabbat Dinner.
You can now order bottles of wine to go with your Shabbat Dinner at Temple Israel. Below are the wine selections. If you wish to purchase wine, fill out the form below or go online to place your order. Your wine choices will be at your table during Shabbat Dinner. You can sign up for our March 19 Birthday & Shabbat Dinner online at http://www.templeisraelnc.com/zen/
Sunday, March 21, 2010
3rd Annual Torah Fest
10:00am – 1:00pm
Temple Israel is proud to present the 3rd Annual Torah Fest
Join us for a plethora of activities and fun around the theme of the story of Exodus at Temple Israel.
We will have Camel Rides, Geo-Caching, Climbing wall, Moon Bounce, Games, Crafts, Children’s Movies, Passover University, Food, and Much, Much More! Open to the entire community. Sponsorships and volunteers are needed! Call 704-944-6785 to find out how you can help or for more information.
Joint Study with Myers Park UMC & Temple Israel
March 25, 2010 at 7:00pm
The partnership between Myers Park United Methodist Church and Temple Israel is taking a fascinating step forward.
Dr. Howell and Rabbi Murray Ezring – friends and scholars who share a gift for sparking deep thought and lively conversation – will lead a dialogue on Judaism and Christianity.
At 7:00 p.m. Thursday, March 25, at Temple Israel, they will explore the chosen people. “Who are the chosen people? Jews? Christians? Both? Neither?”
Please call Mary in the Rabbi’s office (704) 362-2796 to reserve a spot (so we can get a count of those interested).
Passover Seder Reservation Form
Temple Israel’s Community Passover Seder is on March 30, 2010. Click here to make a reservation online.
Temple Israel Social Club
The Temple Israel Social Club invites couples and singles, affiliated with Charlotte area synagogues, to join our interesting programs and trips. Call Janine Rosner, 704-366-5631 for more information.
Save the following dates for several enjoyable events.
Sunday, May 9 - 3:00 pm: Carolina Voices concert, "Broadway Guys and Dolls", at Spirit Square.
Thursday, June 3: Annual MYSTERY BUS RIDE, Who knows where? Details will follow in flyers and the May publications.
Points of View
You’re invited to join the Points of View Group! We are a group of mostly retired Jewish men with diverse backgrounds. We meet on the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month from 12:30 to 1:30 pm at Temple Israel. At each meeting, a different member presents a topic of his choosing and expresses views on the subject. We also socialize at several luncheons during the year and an annual dinner (spouses and/or companions are invited). Membership costs $5 per year, plus the cost of the luncheons or dinner.
If interested, please come to a meeting or contact Co- Chairs Emery Szabo, eszabo@carolina.rr.com, or Bob Yudell, ace4hand@carolina.rr.com .
Huntingtowne Farms Elementary School
School Supply Needs List
. Crayola crayons - packs of 16 or 24 count
. spiral notebooks
. construction paper
. washable markers
. dry erase markers
. colored pencils
. Post its
. child scissors
You can drop off your donations to the Temple Israel office. Thank you for your support!
Jewish Family Services Is In Need
Thank you! Your generous donations have enabled us to help many in our community. There continues to be a need for liquid bath soap, non-aerosol deodorant, shaving cream, toilet tissue, paper towels, liquid dish soap and dishwasher detergent, and condiments such as mayonnaise, mustard, relish, etc. You may take your donations directly to JFS or bring them to the Temple Israel JFS bin located in the lobby. Thank you for your help.
HIAS
HIAS NC is in need of furniture and house wares for newly arrived refugees. Wished for are beds, box springs, bed frames, mattresses, sheets, towels, comforters, blankets, night stands, coffee tables, kitchen tables and chairs and lamps. Also needed are dishes, silverware, pots and pans, cleaning supplies, and glassware. If you have a truck or van and can assist us with picking up items, also let us HIAS know. Please call HIAS at 704-535-8803 to schedule a pickup.
Mazel Tov!
Joshua & Courtney Hirsch of Raleigh, NC welcome their son,
Jacob Sanford Hirsch born on February 19, 2010. He is 2 lbs., 13 oz., and 16 ˝ inches long. Both mom and baby are doing well. Grandparents are Alan & Debbie Hirsch of Charlotte & Ms. Rivka & Mr. Allan from Of Raleigh, NC. (Reprinted with correction to birth information)
Temple Israel Information
Rabbi’s Sermons Online
We have added another sermon online. Please visit
http://www.templeisraelnc.com/rabbisermons.htm
Temple Israel Sisterhood Judaica Shop
Sunday-Thursday 10:00-1:00pm
Friday 11:00am-1:00pm
To make an appointment or for more information, please call 704-362-2796.
Kol Yisrael Advertising Space Now Available
Temple Israel now has advertising space available in our monthly publication, The Kol Yisrael. The Kol Yisrael reaches approximately over 750 families each month. By advertising in The Kol Yisrael, you are helping to support Temple Israel and connect your business with the community.
If you are interested in becoming one of our advertisers, please contact Candy Love, Publications at candylove@templeisraelnc.org or 704-362-2796.
Weekly Email Submissions…
Temple Israel’s Weekly E Highlights are emailed on Thursdays. If you would like to announce your Temple Israel related event, please submit copy by Tuesday morning via email to candylove@templeisraelnc.org Submissions may be edited and/or not published due to space and deadlines.
Temple Israel Parking Notice
Remember the gate will be closed at the Providence Road entrance to Temple Israel during the week.
The gate will re-open on the weekends beginning at 3:00pm on Friday thru Sunday. The gate will close again every Monday thru Friday.
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