Upcoming Events:
Saturday, November 10:
9:45 a.m. Shabbat morning services will be followed by a sponsored kiddush luncheon, in memory of Felix Goldberg, sponsored by Bluma Goldberg and family.
10 a.m. Learner’s Service - Do you have a hard time following services? Do you get bored, and wonder what all these words are for? Rabbi Siff is starting a monthly Learner's service, which will be held from 10:00-11:15 a.m., in the Kline auditorium (main service, as usual, will be in the sanctuary). Each session, Rabbi Siff will take a section of the morning prayers, teach their meaning and significance, and also lead us in it together at a slower pace. This service is good for anybody not yet fully comfortable in a traditional service, whether Jewish or not, whether you went to Hebrew School or not, and for those who simply would like to find more personal meaning. We will do some chanting in Hebrew, but we will mainly be studying and discussing the content of the prayers.
7:30 p.m. Havdalah Hootenanny at the Katie & Irwin Kahn Jewish Community Center. This will be a unique opening event bringing together the musical talents of our Rabbis and our community. During this joyous ceremony that marks the end of Shabbat, there will be singing & dancing. Musicians: Marvin Bienstock, Rabbi Daniel Sherman, Rabbi David Siff & Rebecca Pinsker. Event is Free.
Sunday, November 11:
7 a.m. 6th thru 10th Grade trip to Atlanta.
10 a.m. Adult Education Seminar - Topic:“How Do Christians View Jews and Israel?” Panel discussion featuring: Dr. Leon Spotts, Dr. Monte Luker, Professor, Lutheran Theological Seminary; Ms. Denise Brown, Lay Minister, New Life Ministries; Mr. Howard Stravitz.
3 p.m. The Jerusalem Lyric Trio is coming to Columbia at the Columbia Museum of Art, to perform as part of the Baker and Baker concert series. Their program at the museum will include Dr. Meira Warshauer's, “Yishakeyni (Sweeter than Wine)” as well as selections of Judeo-Spanish, Israeli and classical compositions. For more about the trio visit www.jerusalemlyrictrio.com.
Wednesday, November 14–7:30 p.m. Board of Directors meeting.
Thursday, November 15:
7 p.m. Adult Education Academy classes.
8:10 p.m. Adult Education Academy classes.
Saturday, November 17–9:45 a.m. Robert Frank’s 2nd Bar Mitzvah with a sponsored Kiddush luncheon following services, sponsored by the family of Robert Frank.
Wednesday, November 21:
4:30 p.m. No Hebrew School (Thanksgiving Holiday)
7 p.m. Community Interfaith Thanksgiving Service at Forest Lake Presbyterian Church. Rabbi Siff will talk on “Rejoicing with the Needy, Rejoicing with G-d.” We need some people to participate in the choir and lead the community in some easy Hebrew songs. An offering of both money and canned foods will be collected to support the Harvest Hope Food Bank.
Thursday, November 22:
Office is closed for Thanksgiving.
Sunday, November 25:
10 a.m. No Hebrew School (Thanksgiving Holiday)
11 a.m. Special Congregational Meeting to vote on constitutional amendments to stagger the terms of the BOD & elect offices to two year terms - in the social hall.
Wednesday, November 28:
6:30 p.m. Board of Education meeting in the library.
7 p.m. Jewish Women’s Book Club meeting in the social hall.
Thursday, November 29:
5 p.m. Harvest Hope Food Bank project-Volunteers will staff the emergency food pantry (2220 Shop Road).
7 p.m. Adult Education Academy classes.
8:10 p.m. Adult Education Academy classes.
We are looking for someone to chair a committee to help feed the hungry in the Columbia community’s homeless shelter. This is for just one week. Please contact Rabbi Siff at 782-2500 to get more information.
Community Shabbatot
Sharing time with family and friends is an integral part of Shabbat. Many people don’t have a lot of family nearby. Others may never have experienced a traditional Shabbat. There are many who have experienced a traditional Shabbat, but have let it slip out of their lives. No matter what you experience is or motivations are, Beth Shalom wants to help bring our community together to share a traditional Shabbat.
Once a month we will gather around Columbia. Some of us will open our homes while others will be guests. Do not feel you have to be a host to participate. Many of us have homes more conducive to hosting a number of dinner guests while others of us do not. From month to month we’ll be in different locations so hosts can participate as guests as well. Bring the whole family: Kids, parents and grandparents too!
As a host all you need to provide is a dining room, Shabbat candles, kiddush cup (s), wine for kiddush, dishes and flatware. What the shul will provide is: 2 challahs, dinner for the number of people at your home, loan of Benschers, if you need them, to provide all the prayers (Hebrew and transliterated) and Zmirot for the evening. Just pick up your “Shabbat in a Box” kit Thursday or Friday before the dinner, at Beth Shalom Synagogue.
Please fill out the form on the back of this flyer to
host or attend a Community Shabbat Dinner.
Cost for all participants is: $10 per person or $25 per family maximum
What you will experience:
Candle Lighting (depending on time)
Blessing of Children
Kiddush
Washing Hands
Hamotzi
Traditional Dinner
Zmirot (singing)
Birkat HaMazon
For more information, Contact Matt Gottlieb: matt@mattgottlieb.com or 528-7312
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Please return to the office at Beth Shalom Synagogue.
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