May 22, 2013   13 Sivan 5773
Temple B'rith Kodesh
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TBK Annual Meeting  

Friday June 7, 2013 at 5:30 pm in the Wolk Family Center
A light supper will be served

Please plan to attend to talk about the future of TBK, elect members of the Board of Trustees and approve our 2013-2014 budget.
TBK will also bestow two very special awards at the 164th Annual Meeting.

Gurell PhotoThe Rabbi Laurence A. Kotok Tikkun Olam Award is presented to Rhonda and Earl Gurell.

Baum Photo The Aaron Braveman Etz Chayem Award is presented to Dr. Roselyn Freedman Baum.

We wish a hearty Mazel Tov to these outstanding recipients and their families! To learn more about our awardees click here.

Following the Annual Meeting please stay for the Shabbat Service, led by the Adult B'nai Mitzvah Class of 5773. A special Oneg Shabbat will follow our service.

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Nominations to the TBK Board of Trustees

The nominating committee, consisting of Sharon Underberg, chair, Lynda Bowen, Monica Gurell, Warren Heilbronner,
Gertrud Lind, Herb Skerker, Lois Tucker, Fred Weingarten and Elizabeth Young, has interviewed and selected candidates
to fill upcoming open positions on the Board of Trustees. We propose the following slate of new and returning board members
for election by the Congregation to the Board of Trustees at the Annual Meeting in June 2013.

To Serve an Initial Three Year Term 2013 - 2016
Ellen Broder and Melissa Bronstein

To Serve an Initial Three Year Term 2013 - 2016 after serving terms to fill vacancies
Michael Kaufman and Liza Robbins Theuman

To Serve a Second Three Year Term 2013 - 2016
Steven Chaba, Neal Levitt, Joe Seeley and Jeremy Wolk

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RPO at TBK Summer Fundraiser!  

RPO Poster graphicJoin Us Thursday July 11
at 7:30 p.m.

This year the Annual RPO@TBK summer fundraiser will feature the 2013 Young Artist Award winner Aaron Bigeleisen, a baritone from Pittsford. He won the Nobel Hirsh Award for Male Vocalists. The musical program for the evening will include a combination of light classics and Pops selections. Please consider supporting TBK by purchasing higher level tickets. Learn about these special supporter levels or purchase tickets online by visiting our details page.

Let's meet a higher than ever fundraising goal - please help us get there through your donations and ticket and raffle purchases.

TBK Torah Restoration Campaign  

Torah GraphicScribing Sessions May 19 & 20
are full!

New dates have been planned on
August 18 & 19 and
October 20 & 21.

This is a once-in-a-lifetime experience for families and individuals to fulfill the 613th Mitzvah and write a letter with the Sofer. Contact tbkTorah[at]gmail.com to sign up. You can view the brochure for more information through our special events details.

For all your Judaica needs!  

Kiddush cup graphicJudaica Shop Specials

- New policy - 10% discount for all TBK members
- 40% off Chanukah miscellany; menorot not included
- $3.25 blueberry and butterscotch bag candy; was $7.25. Great hostess gift!

Always a special discount on quantity order imprinted Kippot
Always a special discount on Bar/Bat Mitzvah Tallitot


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Women of WallTemple B'rith Kodesh is a Reform congregation in the Rochester area consisting of approximately 1125 families.

Programs include: Shabbat observance and learning programs, adult education classes and lectures, Chavurot (Friendship Groups), the Rochester Kollel, youth programs, family grade level school programs, holiday celebrations, Mitzvah Day, preschool programs, social action activities, special Shabbat music programs, WRJ/Sisterhood Women's Spirituality retreat, and support groups.

Judaism traces its history back over 3,000 years, but the three basic principles have remained unchanged: worship of God, love of learning, and the doing of good deeds.

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