Dear Temple Shalom Family, 

There’s a chill in the air this morning, frost on the ground, and our “Shalom” menorah is already bringing joy and light to the darkness of these earlier evenings.  As the seasons change, two things remain constant: our world is not yet a perfect place, but we can make a positive difference with our actions each day.

If you’re feeling chilly this morning, think of those who are homeless around our community.  Let us be grateful for the many blessings of our comfortable lives, and let us also share some of what we have with those who are in need, so that like the menorah on our lawn, we might brighten the lives of others around us, and warm the hearts of our neighbors against the pervasive chill of self-centeredness.  

Here at Temple Shalom, we are inspired by the words of the prophet Isaiah who implored us to be a light unto the nations.  Through our worship, learning, social action, and socializing, we hope to find the courage to fill our lives, and our faith, with meaning and purpose.  As the weather turns colder, the warmth and love of community and connection are all the more needed.  We look forward to seeing you soon, here at the Temple.

WORSHIP

Wine Down Kabbalat Shabbat!  

FRIDAY, November 15 at 5:00 p.m.

Join us in the Temple Foyer as we celebrate the Sabbath together!  The refreshments will be available at 5:00 p.m. and our light and lively service will start at 5:15.  Fear not, everything will conclude in time for you to enjoy Shabbat dinner with family and friends.  For those unable to attend, the service will be broadcast LIVE on our Facebook page.  If you are feeling ill, please stay home and watch online.

New Hearing Assistance at Worship:

If you use Bluetooth equipped hearing aids, you can download this app from “Listen Everywhere”

Then, select Temple Shalom by using the following code, and our sound board will be broadcasting directly into your own personal speakers!

We hope you’ll try it out this week at Shabbat services!

Rakefet Update!

Temple Shalom uses a special database called Rakefet to keep track of all of our membership data.  Thanks to a new upgrade, each member family is now able to log in online to their own account, enabling you to make payments, see announcements, check yahrzeits, and more!  

Use the link below to learn more!

https://vimeo.com/showcase/8613894

LEARNING

Religious School

Sunday, November 17 at 9:30 a.m.

Our younger members and their parents will join us for Religious School again this Sunday morning, November 17 at 9:30 a.m. as we learn and grow together!  See you all soon!

COMMUNITY

Interfaith Thanksgiving Service

Wednesday, November 27 at 7:00 p.m.

Temple Shalom is honored once again to host this special service for our wider Wheeling community.  Please join us as we give thanks for our many blessings, along with our friends and neighbors.  If you are able, please bring canned goods or non-perishable items which will be collected and used to feed the hungry.  All are welcome!

OUR FUTURE  

Wine Down Kabbalat Shabbat – FRIDAY, November 15 at 5:00 p.m.

Torah Study and Breakfast – SATURDAY, November 16 at 9:45 a.m.

Religious School – SUNDAY, November 17 at 9:30 a.m.

Temple Board Meeting – Next Wednesday, November 20 at 7:00 p.m.

Erev Shabbat Service – Friday, November 22 at 7:00 p.m.

Interfaith Thanksgiving Service – Wednesday, November 27 at 7:00 p.m.

HAPPY THANKSGIVING! – Thursday, November 28

Erev Shabbat Service – Friday, November 29 at 7:00 p.m.