Dear <<First Name>>,
This month's executive committee message is from Jack Levinson, Immediate Past President:
 I am grateful to see and feel "community" at Shabbat services. While the meaning and the experience of Shabbat services is unique to each of us, the spiritual enrichment, reflection, education and comfort in being together is plural. Shabbat starts with careful preparation and work from our rabbis and cantors and support from lay leaders and staff, but it is made meaningful because you are there. I believe this is why our Shabbat community is growing and thriving.
When we gather next weekend to celebrate the installation of Rabbi Klass and the annual Sadie Levin Scholar-in-Residence with Rabbi Paul Kipnes, we celebrate as a community with the great gift of Shabbat.
Every Shabbat celebration is the result of the deep commitment of lay leaders, congregants and staff. Thanks to everyone, especially Norman Levin and his family, for making this Shabbat even more special.
On behalf of the executive leadership, see you at Shabbat!
Jack
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Installation of Rabbi Dusty Klass and Sadie Levin Scholar-in-Residence Weekend with Rabbi Paul Kipnes
The entire Charlotte community is invited to join us. Please RSVP by Wednesday, Feb. 8!
Friday, February 10:
6:00 pm - Preneg
7:00 pm - Shabbat Service and Installation
8:30 pm - Celebratory Oneg
Saturday, February 11:
9:00 am - Torah Study with Rabbi Dusty Klass and Rabbi Paul Kipnes
10:15 am - Congregational Shabbat Brunch
11:00 am - Congregational Shabbat Service
6:30 - 8:30 pm - A fun night at Triple C Brewing Company (Havdalah and Casual Gathering for adults only) with Rabbi Dusty Klass and Rabbi Paul Kipnes, Charlotte South End, 2900 Griffith Street
Sunday, February 12:
11:00 am - 12:30 pm - Five Jewish Values that Will Transform Your Parenting - Workshop Presented by Rabbi Paul Kipnes (Attendees do not need to read the book prior to the workshop. Books may be purchased at TBE's Discovered Traditions Gift Shop and signed on Sunday.)
 Parenting has never been easy - but in a culture that encourages screen time more than face time, how can we make sure that our children stay connected to what really matters in life? Now is the time to deepen the conversations about spiritual balance and emotional wholeness, because later, as our children (and grandchildren) grow, they often try to push us away at the very moment that they most need our guidance. Join Rabbi Paul Kipnes as he guides us with five Jewish values– time-tested wisdom–about how to share our wisdom in ways that our children will hear. Rabbi Kipnes co-authored the book, Jewish Spiritual Parenting: Wisdom, Activities, Rituals and Prayers for Raising Children with Spiritual Balance and Emotional Wholeness, with his wife Michelle November.
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Annual Comparative Religion Series
Am I My Brother’s Keeper?
Roots of Ethical Responsibility
Tuesday Evenings: January 31 - February 28
Thursday Evening: March 9
7:00 - 9:00 pm
 TBE’s Comparative Religion Committee invites everyone to attend the 20th Annual Comparative Religion Series, Am I My Brother’s Keeper? Roots of Ethical Responsibility, that will examine the core teachings surrounding moral responsibility. The Series will conclude on Thursday, March 9, 2017, when we welcome Rabbi Jonah Dov Pesner, Director of the Religious Action Center in Washington, D.C., a tireless advocate for social justice, and founder of Just Congregations. See the full schedule of speakers and plan to attend!
Thanks to the Ted and M.E. Hessberg Endowment which supports community outreach programs.
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I have a birthday at the beginning of this month. I hadn’t given it too much thought before because it isn’t a milestone and, at a point, birthdays that aren’t milestones seem to become days like the rest. I’ve already had enough non-milestone birthdays as an adult to know that this is true. Milestones are times for parties, vacations, hemming and hawing about getting older, the reassessment of goals - or, at the very least, answering other people’s questions about whether or not you are hemming and hawing or reassessing your goals. My non-milestone birthday dreams used to be about big fancy dinners with lots and lots of friends and, now, I am happily contented to know that a dinner out with my husband during the adjacent week, a day of texts and facebook messages from my friends and family far and near, and if I’m really lucky, a homemade birthday crown from my kids will be more than enough. The first year they gave me a birthday crown - so I could celebrate just like them at the Charlotte Jewish Preschool - is probably my best birthday memory in recent years.
On Sunday, February 12, the Hebrew Cemetery will host the Third Annual Tu Bishvat tree planting in collaboration with TreesCharlotte. It is free, but RSVP's are strongly recommended. 
Congregation-wide Service Day:
If your student is looking for a meaningful way to volunteer this summer, suggest the Shalom Park Freedom School. There are two opportunities:
Create Your Jewish Legacy.
As you plan for new blessings in 2017, remember Discovered Traditions can help! We have a gift registry for every occasion and lifecycle event including weddings, anniversaries and b’nei mitzvah. We are THE source for tallitot, custom invitations, custom kippot, kiddush cups, groom's glasses and more. Remember, all proceeds benefit the Religious School and the children of TBE. We are open 10:00 am to 3:00 pm Monday through Friday, before Friday night services, and Sunday mornings during Religious School. 
Hadassah Charlotte is rebuilding the Charlotte Jewish Community Directory!
