Temple Kol Ami’s Weekly E-mail        December 31, 2008  4 Tevet 5769

 

Please note that the Temple Administrative offices will close at 3:00pm on Wednesday, December 31^st and will remain closed on Thursday, January 1^st.  The office will re-open on Friday, January 2 at 9:00am.

 

Service Schedule:

 

This week  –  Va- Yigash- Gen. 44:18 – 47:27

         Friday, January 2nd

                  6:00pm  -- Shabbat Worship, including Birthday Blessings,

                                            Rabbi Roman will lead the Service.

         Saturday, January 3rd

                  9:30am--Chevrat Torah

                  10:30am—Shabbat Worship, Rabbi Roman will lead the Service.

                 

 

 

Next Week – Va-Yechi- Gen.47.28-50.26

         Friday, January 9th

                  6:00pm  -- Shabbat Worship, Rabbi Roman will lead the Service.

         Saturday, January 10

                  9:30am--Chevrat Torah

                  10:30am—Shabbat Worship, Rabbi Roman will lead the Service.

                  5:30pm—Havdallah Service, Soloist Tiffany Steyer will join Rabbi Roman in leading the Service

                 

                   

Please consider sponsoring the Shabbat bimah flowers, oneg or Kiddush in honor of a special birthday, anniversary, event, or in memory of a loved one.  Contact Leslie at Leslie@tkolami.org for sponsorship information.

 

 

Save The Date

 

Saturday, January 10^th, 5:30pm bring your family and friends to TKA for Havdallah service and activities followed by a pancake dinner.  Don’t miss the Pancake King in action.  $5.00 per person, $25.00 maximum per family, not including grandparents, (children under 2 years of age are free).  RSVP to the Temple office at 248-661-0040 or email rssecretary@tkolami.org.

 

Calling all families, Sunday February 1, 2009 to TKA’s Annual Family Super Bowl Event at Langan’s from 12:00pm to 3:00pm.  Bowl with Temple and still make it home in time for the Super Bowl Game.  Pre-registration is required by January 28, 2009. The cost is $15.00 per person and includes 3 slices of pizza, pop and bowling  ($8.00 for lunch only).  Registration forms can be found in the lobby or call the temple office for more information at 248-661-0040.

 

Happenings Elsewhere in the Community…

 

 

Sunday, January 18^th 2009, please join in for a special community wide celebration event.  The 15^th Annual United We Walk will take place at the West Bloomfield High School from 3:00pm to 7:00pm.  Event highlights include a walk led by the WBHS Drum Line, MLK Video, music by elementary and high school choirs, speaker and special guests; Tuskegee Airman and a candlelight Vigil.

 

 

Membership

 

Friday, January 23, following the 6:00pm Shabbat Service the Membership Committee is sponsoring a potluck dinner.  Please bring a side dish to share with a copy of the recipe.  The main course will be provided.  RSVP to the Temple office by January 20^th at 248-661-0040 or email rssecretary@tkolami.org.

 

 

Are You A Snowbird??

 

If you spend your winter months somewhere warm, please let us know!  Call the TKA office at (248) 661-0040 to provide us with your winter address and phone number.  Thanks for helping us keep in touch.

 

 

Religious School

 

Support your congregation and your earth!  100% organic t-shirts are on sale during Religious School and during Temple office hours.  Sizes:  Youth S – Adult XXL -$10

 

 

Scrip

 

Scrip is available for purchase in the Schmooze Room during Religious School on Sunday mornings.  Did you know that the Hiller’s and Kroger Scrip cards are re-loadable and TKA receives approximately $1,500 per year from your purchases?  Also, you can re-load the cards with a credit card and receive your reward points.

 

 

Sisterhood

 

Tuesday, January 20, 2009 at 7:00pm, TKA Sisterhood will host Barbara Goldsmith from the DIA Speaker’s Bureau in the Conrad Social Hall.  She will present  “Female Trailblazers in Art from 15^th Century Italy to Contemporary Detroit”.  To reserve a spot please contact Debbie Lecours at 248-360-4741 or email dlecours@comcast.net.  Refreshments will be served and a donation of $4.00 is requested.

 

 

2009 Entertainment Books on Sale Now!  Start Saving today.   Sisterhood is now taking orders for the 2009 Entertainment Book.  Save up to 50% off dining out.  Great deals on travel, shopping, services and entertainment.  The cost is just $20.00.  Contact Susan Ehrlich at 248-553-9061 to place your order.

 

 

Federation Help-line

 

If you or someone you know needs immediate assistance due to our difficult economic circumstances, call the Federation Help-line at 248-592-2650.

 

Go Green

 

The new “green” shopping bags have arrived.  They are dark green and made with a poly material and have quite a large capacity.  Using the “green” shopping bags is a wonderful way to help our environment.  We will be selling them at the Temple office and at the Religious School for $3 each.

 

 

WeCare

 

A heartfelt plea to the members of Temple Kol Ami, a warm and caring place to be!  There are members of our congregation that are in need. Perhaps just a ride to the store, a home cooked meal, a ride to the doctor or simply a friendly voice on the phone.

 

Please call the Temple office or David & Eileen Higer at 248-661-9545 or email maltesia2@twmi.rr.com

 

Temple Kol Ami Administrative Office Hours:

Monday – Thursday 9:00am to 5:00pm

Friday 9:00am to 3:00pm

Office Number 248-661-0040

Fax Number 248-661-5901