“Muddle” Through Dec With Temple B’nai Shalom

Temple B’nai Shalom is kicking off a full season of winter programming with a special community production of its original play, Middle Age Muddle, to be performed on Wednesday evening, December 3, in LeClub. The show, presented by the B’nai Shalom Players and featuring 17 synagogue members, is free and open to the public. Light refreshments will be served.

With the High Holidays and Thanksgiving now behind them, the fast-growing synagogue is welcoming the return of snowbirds and preparing for a lively calendar of events.

On Friday, December 12 at 7:30 p.m., the congregation will hold its annual Hanukkah service, highlighted by a community candle-lighting ceremony. Congregants traditionally bring their own menorahs to light at the start of the service. The oneg will include potato latkes.

Later in the month, B’nai Shalom will host a Comedy Night on Christmas Eve, December 24 at 7:30 p.m. in the Activity Center, featuring video clips of both classic and contemporary stand-up comedians.

Looking ahead to January, the Temple will hold a mid-day open house on January 7 at 11:30 a.m.in the Activity Center. CVE residents are invited to stop in, meet members, learn more about the congregation, and enjoy bagels and coffee.

Just days later, the synagogue’s annual Caribbean cruise departs on January 10, sailing from Fort Lauderdale to Aruba, Curaçao, and Grand Cayman aboard Celebrity Cruises for an eight-day getaway.

B’nai Shalom holds Shabbat services every Friday at 7:30 p.m. in the Activity Center. Services, led by Cantor Mitch Martin, are followed by an oneg that gives attendees a chance to mingle over coffee and cake. The synagogue also hosts monthly Lunch and Learn programs, featuring lively discussions on topics such as the Middle East, the Joys of Yiddish, and Pirkei Avot, always preceded by bagels and coffee.

More information about Temple B’nai Shalom is available at templebnaishalom.org or by calling Paul Scheiner at (630) 452-1131.