Announcements, 12/26

Sunday, December 28– No Sunday School

Wednesday, December 31– No Hebrew School

January 1 - Office is closed.

Saturday, January 3:
9:45 a.m. Shabbat morning services; Sponsored Kiddush luncheon in honor of Sura W. Wengrow's 100th birthday. Sponsored by her children & grandchildren.
1:00 p.m. An informal Shabbat discussion group is forming to talk about "Women & Their Relationship to Torah in Jewish Law & History." We will start after lunch and Birkat Ha'mazon.

Sunday, January 4–9:30 a.m. Sunday School resumes; Preschool Program

Wednesday, January 7:
6:30 p.m. Professor Sam Lehman-Wilzig of Brown & Bar-Ilan University. Israel, Bush, Obama and Us. What now? Do not miss this unique scholar at Beth Shalom.
7:00 p.m. Jewish Women's Book Club meeting in the library.

Saturday, January 10:
9:45 a.m. Shabbat morning services; Installation of the BOD & BOE; Join us for a special Kiddush luncheon in honor of the new & continuing members of our Board of Directors and Board of Education. Baby sitting will be available.
11:00 a.m. Jr. Congregation

Sunday, January 11:
11:00 a.m. 4th & 5th grade Family Education Program during Sunday school– "Wrapping up Shabbat" in the student lounge.
6:00 p.m. Outreach Hesed Committee - Potluck dinner. Contact Doris Frank at 699-1464 for more information.

Tuesday, January 13–6:30 p.m. Board of Education meeting in the library.

Wednesday, January 14:
6:30 p.m. Executive Board of Directors meeting in the library.
7:30 p.m. Board of Directors meeting in the library.

Thursday, January 15–6:30 p.m. 11th Grade class & dinner with Rebecca Pinsker & Rabbi Case.

Saturday, January 17:
9:45 a.m. Shabbat morning services; Guest Speaker: Rev. H. Lloyd Norris, Topic "Remembering My Personal Encounters with Martin Luther King, During the 1960's".
11:00 a.m. Jr. Congregation

Sunday, January 18– No Sunday School

Tuesday, January 20–6:30 p.m. Ritual Committee meeting in the library.

FLOWER POWER!

This week's Bema flowers are
being donated by
Doris & Ronnie Frank and children
In memory of Kurt Lichtenstein

And by:
Sylvia Friedman Cremer
In memory of Francis & Moses Blumenfeld

Announcements, 12/19

Saturday, December 20:
11:00 a.m. Jr. Congregation
6:15 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Community Hanukkah Celebration. Join us at the JCC for an evening of food, music and fun. Cost: $10 adult, $5 child (10 and under).

Sunday, December 21: Erev Hanukkah - Light your first candle
9:30 a.m. No Sunday School
5:30 p.m. Menorah Lighting at the South Carolina State House, 1100 Gervais Street.

Saturday, December 20:
11:00 a.m. Jr. Congregation
6:15 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Community Hanukkah Celebration. Join us at the JCC for an evening of food, music and fun. Cost: $10 adult, $5 child (10 and under).

Sunday, December 21: Erev Hanukkah - Light your first candle
9:30 a.m. No Sunday School
5:30 p.m. Menorah Lighting at the South Carolina State House, 1100 Gervais Street.

Monday, December 22: First day of Hanukkah.

December 24: Office is closed. No Hebrew School

December 25: Office is closed.
6:30 p.m. Adult B'Nai Mitzvah in the library.

Sunday, December 28: No Sunday School

Wednesday, December 31: No Hebrew School

January 1: Office is closed.

Saturday, January 3:
9:45 a.m. Shabbat morning services; Sponsored Kiddush luncheon in honor of Sura W. Wengrow's 100th birthday. Sponsored by her children & grandchildren.
1:00 p.m. An informal Shabbat discussion group is forming to talk about 'Women & Their Relationship to Torah in Jewish Law & History.' We will start after lunch and Birkat Ha'mazon.

Sunday, January 4: 9:30 a.m. Sunday School resumes; Preschool Program

Wednesday, January 7: 7:00 p.m. Jewish Women's Book Club meeting in the library.

Saturday, January 10:
9:45 a.m. Shabbat morning services; Installation of the BOD & BOE; Join us for a special Kiddush luncheon in honor of the new & continuing members of our Board of Directors and Board of Education.
11:00 a.m. Jr. Congregation

Annual Congregational Meeting, 12/14

The yearly general congregational meeting of Beth Shalom will be held on Sunday, Dec. 14th, at 12:00 pm in the Carol O. Bernstein Social Hall. Please make every effort to attend this yearly meeting to vote on new members of your Board of Directors and Board of Education. This year finalizes the full 2 year terms of all board members in a staggered manner. Additionally, all committees wil be making their reports and as a board, with the congregation's help, we will begin the process of strategic planning for the coming years. All members are invited to attend. We need your input.

Giddings to receive Magen David Award, 12/13

We are proud to announce that Daryl Giddings will be awarded the Magen David Award on Saturday, December 13th. Join us as we honor him for his many years of dedicated service to Beth Shalom Synagogue. A special kiddush luncheon will follow services.

Hanukkah Sale

Great Hanukkah gifts for under $10!!

20% OFF
Free Gift Wrapping!!

Extended Gift Shop Hours:
Sundays: December 14 & 21
9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Tuesdays: December 16
2:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Wednesdays: December 17
3:00 - 5:00 p.m.

Or by appointment by calling:
Ruth Rast - 462-0008
Bobbi Matzner - 234-8726
Ann Baum - 790-1255
Ilse Sammon - 787-6461

Weekly Announcements, 11/28

Sunday, November 30– 9:30 a.m. No Sunday School

Monday, December 1–6:30 p.m. Sisterhood Rosh Chodesh Supper Club at the home of Bobbi Matzner.

Wednesday, December 3–7:00 p.m. Jewish Women’s Book Club Meeting in the library.

Thursday, December 4–6:30 p.m. Adult B’nai Mitzvah Class (year long course of study) Taught by: Chazzan Rubin, Rabbi Case, Dr. Spotts & Rebecca Pinsker.

Saturday, December 6–11:00 a.m. Jr. Congregation

Sunday, December 7:
9:30 a.m. Sunday School; Preschool Program
10:00 a.m. BSS & Jewish Cultural Arts of the JCC present Peter Melman for an Adult Education seminar. Bagel & lox breakfast $3.00 per person.
10:00–6:00 p.m. Gently used Designer Clothing Resale: Men’s, Women’s & Children’s Clothing, Shoes & Purses.

Monday, December 8:
10:00-6:00 p.m. Gently used Designer Clothing Resale: Men’s, Women’s & Children’s Clothing, Shoes & Purses.

Tuesday, December 9:
10:00-6:00 p.m. Gently used Designer Clothing Resale: Men’s, Women’s & Children’s Clothing, Shoes & Purses.
6:30 p.m. Board of Education Meeting

Wednesday, December 10–6:00 p.m. 11th Grade Class & Dinner with Rabbi Case & Rebecca Pinsker.

Thursday, December 11–6:30 p.m. Adult B’nai Mitzvah Class (year long course of study) Taught by: Chazzan Rubin, Rabbi Case, Dr. Spotts & Rebecca Pinsker.

Friday, December 12:
6:30 p.m. 8th-10th grade family Shabbat service
7:30 p.m. Shabbat dinner following service. Join us for a delicious dinner of brisket, potato latkes, vegetable dish, challah and dessert. Adults $10, Children (under 12 yrs): $5, Maximum cost per family: $25. Your mailed in check will be your reservation. Many thanks to our hosts for the Shabbat dinner, Heidi Lovit & Lyssa Harvey.

Saturday, December 13:
9:45 a.m. Shabbat morning services; Magen David Award presentation to Daryl Giddings. Please join us after services for a special Kiddush luncheon in honor of his many years of dedicated service to Beth Shalom Synagogue.
11:00 a.m. Tot Shabbat


Gently Used Designer Clothing Resale
Men's * Women's * Children's * Women's Shoes * Purses
Sunday, December 7
through
Tuesday, December 9
10 am - 6 pm
Beth Shalom Synagogue – Social Hall



(CORRECTION TO FLOWER POWER)


Last week’s Bema flowers were
donated by
Marlene Roth and
Leah, Nomi & Reuven Sugarman

In memory of Irwin Donald Roth


FLOWER POWER!

This week’s Bema flowers are
being donated by
Louis & Cheryl Weinstein

In memory of Annette Struletz.

Weekly Announcements, 11/22

Saturday, November 22–11:00 a.m. Tot Shabbat

Sunday, November 23–10:30 a.m. Outreach Hesed Committee Training Seminar "Death and Dying: Your Soul" will meet in the library. Contact Doris Frank 699-1464 for more information.

Wednesday, November 26:4:30 p.m. No Hebrew School
7:00 p.m. Annual Community Thanksgiving Service to be held at St. James United Methodist Church (3390 Pinebelt Road). An offering of both money and canned goods will be collected to support Harvest Hope Food Bank.

Thursday, November 27– Happy Thanksgiving! (Office is closed)

Sunday, November 30– 9:30 a.m. No Sunday School

Monday, December 1–6:30 p.m. Sisterhood Rosh Chodesh Supper Club at the home of Bobbi Matzner.

Wednesday, December 3–7:00 p.m. Jewish Women's Book Club Meeting in the library.

Thursday, December 4–6:30 p.m. Adult B'nai Mitzvah Class (year long course of study). Taught by: Chazzan Rubin, Rabbi Case, Dr. Spotts & Rebecca Pinsker.

Saturday, December 6–11:00 a.m. Jr. Congregation

Sunday, December 7:
9:30 a.m. Sunday School; Preschool Program
10:00 a.m. BSS & Jewish Cultural Arts of the JCC present Peter Melman for an Adult Education seminar. Bagel & lox breakfast $3.00 per person.
10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Gently used Designer Clothing Resale: Gently used Designer Clothing Resale: Men's, Women's & Children's Clothing, Shoes & Purses.

Monday, December 8–10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Gently used Designer Clothing Resale: Men's, Women's & Children's Clothing, Shoes & Purses.

Tuesday, December 9:10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Gently used Designer Clothing Resale: Men's, Women's & Children's Clothing, Shoes & Purses.
6:30 p.m. Board of Education Meeting

Wednesday, December 10–6:00 p.m. 11th Grade Class & Dinner with Rabbi Case & Rebecca Pinsker.

Thursday, December 11–6:30 p.m. Adult B'nai Mitzvah Class (year long course of study) Taught by: Chazzan Rubin, Rabbi Case, Dr. Spotts & Rebecca Pinsker.

Jewish Family Service, with the help of Hillel, is sponsoring a supply drive for Children's Garden, November 15-23. Children's Garden is a non-profit day care for homeless and extremely needy children ages 6 weeks to 5 years. Donated supplies allow them to provide affordable care to these children. JFS will place large collection bins marked "8 Days of Giving" in the lobbies of the Katie & Irwin Kahn JCC, Tree of Life, Beth Shalom, and the Jewish Day School. You can drop your items off there anytime between November 15-23. To participate in this program, simply place new items from the Wish List in the large collection bins at any of the drop off points. Copies of the Wish List will be located on the collection bins. The Wish List was also published in the November Jewish News. Contact Jewish Family Service at 787-2023 or jewishfamilyservice@jcccolumbia.org with any questions or to arrange a donation.

FLOWER POWER! This week's Bema flowers are being donated byLouis & Cheryl Weinstein In memory of Annette Struletz.

Announcements 10/17

For Simchat Torah, Beth Shalom Synagogue will honor two outstanding members of this community. Gad Matzner will be awarded the "Hatan Torah", the aliyah of completing the Torah. Michal Rubin will be honored as "Kallat Beresheit", the opening segment of Genesis. Join us to "fete" them.

Saturday, October 18–9:45 a.m. Shabbat morning services; Baby naming for Isabel Davis Sanders. Proud parents are Beth Bernstein & Rip Sanders. Special Kiddush luncheon to follow services in honor of the baby naming, sponsored by Beth Bernstein & Rip Sanders.

Sunday, October 19:
9:30 a.m. International Hut of Pancakes in the Sukkah for
Religious School.
10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. We will be collecting clothes today for the Gently Used Clothing Sale.
4 p.m. 12th Grade Class meet with Rabbi Case at Starbucks in Trenholm Plaza.

Monday, October 20:
7:30 a.m. Hoshanah Rabbah services
6:30 p.m. Erev Shemini Atzeret services

Tuesday, October 21:
9:45 a.m. Shemini Atzeret services - Yizkor (office is closed).
6:30 p.m. Erev Simchat Torah services and Consecration of new Hebrew School students.

Wednesday, October 22:
9:45 a.m. Simchat Torah services (office is closed).
4:30 p.m. Hebrew School in session

Saturday, October 25–9:45 a.m. Alex Zalesne Bar Mitzvah.

Sunday, October 26:
9:45 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Adult Ed– Hebrew Reading Marathon
10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. We will be collecting clothes today for the Gently Used Clothing Sale.
10:30 a.m. Outreach Hesed Meeting and Training Seminar "Death and Dying" led by Rabbi Case.

Thursday, October 30:
5 p.m. Harvest Hope Food Bank - Volunteers will staff the
emergency food pantry.
6:45 p.m. – 7:40 p.m. “Just Jew It” Courses


Saturday, November 1:
9:45 a.m. Shabbat morning services; Scholar in Residence: State of Israel's 60th anniversary celebration.
11:00 a.m. Jr. Congregation
7:30 p.m. Havdalah Hootenanny Jewish Sing-Along at the JCC. This will be a unique event bringing together the musical talent of our local religious leaders and community members. Event is FREE.


FLOWER POWER!

This week's Bema flowers are
being donated by
Beth Bernstein & Rip Sanders

In honor of the baby naming of Isabel Davis Sanders.

Parshat Haazinu

(2 Samuel 22:1-51)
October 11, 2008
12 Tishre 5769

David's paean to God touches upon many subjects, among them, thanksgiving over being saved by God from death and David's victory over his enemies. In the midst of these themes, the song takes on some bold theologically subjects, like David's redemption being compensation for his righteousness, the nature of reward and punishment in general and statements about the nature of God. In one verse, this song describes God's interaction with the world in these words: "the way of God is perfect; the word of God is pure" (Verse 31)

Rabbi David Kimche (12th century Provence) sees in this verse a description of the workings of Divine justice in the world: "God compensates each person according to his deeds, He compensates me according to my righteousness and my enemy according to his wickedness; 'His words' – all of His judgments are flawless, all are clear and clean, exacted with integrity and faithfulness, purified without dross." Similarly, Rabbi Joseph Kara (12th century France) explains: "All that God promised me, He guards His promises and carries out His word in truth. God for these commentators governs the world with absolute justice meting out what is proper to each person.

Unlike the above commentators, the following midrash reads this verse as a statement - not as a comment on Divine justice but rather as a statement about the purpose of God's commandments: "'The way of God is perfect; the word of God is pure (tzerufa)' (2 Samuel 22, 31) Rav said: The precepts were given only in order that man might be refined by them, as it says: 'the word of God is purifying' For what does the Holy One, blessed be He, care whether a man kills an animal by the throat or by esophagus? Hence its purpose is to refine man." (adapted from Midrash Tehillim 18:25 Buber ed. p. 152)

There are many different theories about the purpose of the commandments. Some assert that their purpose is to build God's ideal society. Others assert that their purpose is to shape the ideal individual. Still others conclude that their purpose is exclusively to serve God. This particular midrash seems to combine the first two ideas. Rav, here, asserts that the reason for the commandments is not that they have an effect on God but rather that they have an impact on the individual or community that observes them. To paraphrase a statement from another version of this midrash: "If God is perfect, how much more so should we try to heed His ways." (See Genesis Rabbah 44:1)

This study piece is offered as a service of the United Synagogue Conservative Yeshiva. It is prepared by Rabbi Mordechai (Mitchell) Silverstein, senior lecturer in Talmud and Midrash at the Conservative Yeshiva. He is a graduate of the Jewish Theological Seminary of America.

With the permission of The United Synagogue Conservative Yeshiva in Jerusalem, Rabbi Edward S. Romm - Director of Education
© 2008

Shabbat Shalom,

Henry Ray Wengrow
For the Ritual Committee
Beth Shalom

Parshat Vayelech⁄Shabbat Shuva

(Hosea 12:1-10)
October 4, 2008
5 Tishre 5769

Hosea's prophetic message closely links repentance, the return to God, and political hegemony. Hosea champions the idea that one's political fate is not dependent on juggling political and international alliances or on one's weaponry, but rather on faith, loyalty and dependence on God. This ideology is stated succinctly in the following verse: "Assyria shall not save us, no more will we ride on horses; Nor ever again will we call our handiwork our god, for in You alone orphans find pity." (Hosea 14:4)

In the Mishnah Torah, Laws of Repentance (2:2), Maimonides offers his definition of Teshuva (repentance) using this verse as a proof for God's role in the process: "And what is teshuva? It occurs when the sinner forsakes his sin and removes it from his thoughts and resolves in his heart that he will not do it again, as it is written: 'Let the wicked give up his ways, the sinful man his plans; let him turn back to the Lord and He will pardon him' (Isaiah 56:7). The sinner should also regret his sins, as it says: 'Now that I have turned back, I am filled with remorse' (Jeremiah 31:19). And the One who knows all secrets (God) should bear testimony regarding him that he will not return again to this sin ever again, as it says: 'we will never again call our handiwork our god, for in You, the orphan finds mercy' (Hosea 14:4) And he needs to confess verbally that which he has concluded in his heart.

Commentators felt compelled to explain Maimonides' use of the verse from our haftarah as proof that God acts as a witness for the person who repents so that he or she will not again return to his or her sin. Joseph Karo (Kesef Mishnah), the author of the Shulchan Aruch, explains that one must understand the verse to say that a person takes God as the exclusive witness to the promise not to return to one's sinful ways.

Rabbi Zadok Hakohen from Lublin, one of last of the great Hasidic masters of Poland (19th-20th century), explains why this is so important. He points out that making God the witness and guarantor will help a person not to return to his or her old sinful ways. He asserts that it is human nature to show remorse over past wrongdoing, but it is equally human nature to easily slip back into sinful behavior the moment that the opportunity arises. To show remorse and then to return to sin is not teshuva. If God is involved, a person may be able to insure his or her resolve to conquer sin. This is why teshuva required "return to God". (Hosea 14:3) (See Takanat Hashavim 9:2 Melamed ed. p. 101)

This study piece is offered as a service of the United Synagogue Conservative Yeshiva. It is prepared by Rabbi Mordechai (Mitchell) Silverstein, senior lecturer in Talmud and Midrash at the Conservative Yeshiva. He is a graduate of the Jewish Theological Seminary of America.

With the permission of The United Synagogue Conservative Yeshiva in Jerusalem, Rabbi Edward S. Romm - Director of Education
© 2007

Shabbat Shalom,

Henry Ray Wengrow
For the Ritual Committee
Beth Shalom

Weekly Announcements, 10/4

Saturday, October 4:
9:45 a.m. Shabbat Shuvah - Shabbat morning services
11:00 a.m. Jr. Congregation.

Sunday, October 5:
9:30 a.m. Religious School - Preschool Program.
10:00 a.m. We will be collecting clothes today for the Gently Used Clothing Sale.
12:00 p.m. Kever Avot Services at Arcadia Lakes Cemetery.
1:00 p.m. Kever Avot Services at Whaley Street Cemetery.
1:00 p.m. Religious School Family Sukkot Hayride (departing from Beth Shalom).
2:00 p.m. Kever Avot services at Hebrew Benevolent Cemetery.

October 6, 2008–6:30 p.m. Dancing with the Stars Committee Meeting.

Tuesday, October 7:
6:30 p.m. Executive BOD meeting.
6:30 p.m. Board of Education meeting.

Wednesday, October 8:
4:30 p.m. NO Hebrew School.
6:45 p.m. Kol Nidre services (Please be seated by 6:30 p.m.).

Thursday, October 9:
9:00 a.m. Yom Kippur Services - Yizkor (office is closed)
11:00 a.m. Jr. Congregation
5:15 p.m. Minha & Neila services
7:45 p.m. Break-the-Fast following services.

Sunday, October 12–10:00 a.m. We will be collecting clothes today for the Gently Used Clothing Sale.

Monday, October 13–6:30 p.m. Erev Sukkot Services

Tuesday, October 14–9:45 a.m. First Day of Sukkot services (office is closed).

Wednesday, October 15:
9:45 a.m. Second Day of Sukkot services (office is closed).
4:30 p.m. Hebrew School - Pizza in the Hut.
6 p.m. 11th Grade Class & dinner with Rebecca.

Thursday, October 16–6:30 p.m. Sisterhood Rosh Chodesh Supper Club at the home of Heidi Lovit.

Monday, October 20:
7:30 a.m. Hoshana Rabbah services
6:30 p.m. Erev Shemini Atzeret services

Tuesday, October 21:
9:45 a.m. Shemini Atzeret services - Yizkor (office is closed).
6:30 p.m. Erev Simchat Torah services

Wednesday, October 22–9:45 a.m. Simchat Torah services (office is closed).

The First Day of Rosh Hashanah

(1 Samuel 1:1-2:10)
September 30, 2008
1 Tishre 5769

Rosh Hashanah is known also as Yom Hazikaron – the Day of Remembrance. The Torah and Haftarah readings for the first day resonate with this theme. In particular, we read of our childless matriarch Sarah, whom God remembers and grants a child. Similarly, in the haftarah, we read the story of Hannah who is also childless. During one of her family's yearly pilgrimages to the Sanctuary in Shiloh, her desperation led her to offer her sincerest prayers and yearnings for a child before God. The sages draw a number of significant lessons from Hannah's prayer, some theological and others practical.

Hannah's prayer to God opens with this promise: "O Lord of Hosts (Tzvaot), if you will look upon the suffering of Your maidservant and will remember me and not forget Your maidservant. And if You will grant Your maidservant a male child, I will dedicate him to the Lord for all the days of his life; and no razor shall ever touch his head." (1:11) In Hannah's oath, she addresses God as the "Lord of Hosts", an appellation which the sages thought unusual.

In one midrash, this reference leads to a radical challenge to God: Said Rabbi Yehuda bar Simon: "Hannah said before the Holy One Blessed Be He: 'There are Hosts in the heavens and there are Hosts down on earth. The Hosts in heaven do not eat or drink, nor do they procreate or die but rather live forever; the Hosts on earth eat and drink, procreate and die. I do not know which group I belong to, to the Hosts in heaven or to the Hosts on earth. If I belong to the Host in heaven, I should not have to eat and drink, nor procreate or die. I should live forever! But if I belong to the Hosts on earth, then I should eat and drink, procreate and die. Just as I eat and drink, so should I procreate and die! (Pesikta Rabati 43 Ish Shalom ed. 179b) This midrash demands from God that He make some semblance of order out of His Hosts since He is their Master and Creator.

The Talmud seeks to make this point more directly: Said Rabbi Elazar: 'From the day that the Holy One Blessed Be He created His world no one had ever called God: 'Hosts", until Hannah came along and called Him by this name. Hannah said before God: 'Master of the World, of all the hosts that you have created in Your world, is it too difficult in Your sight to give me but a single son.'" (adapted from Berachot 31b)

What is evident from both of these passages is Hannah's acknowledgement that God's mastery extends over all of creation, on high and down below, things large and things small, the significant and the seemingly insignificant. (See Rabbi J.B. Soloveitchik, Yemei Zikaron, pp. 41-42) This awareness gives us the ability to address God with our concerns and needs in this season of remembering and this is what gives God the opportunity and the power to remember and be cognizant of the needs of His creators and to show them His concern. For all these things, Hannah serves as our role model.

This study piece is offered as a service of the United Synagogue Conservative Yeshiva. It is prepared by Rabbi Mordechai (Mitchell) Silverstein, senior lecturer in Talmud and Midrash at the Conservative Yeshiva. He is a graduate of the Jewish Theological Seminary of America.

With the permission of The United Synagogue Conservative Yeshiva in Jerusalem, Rabbi Edward S. Romm - Director of Education
© 2007

L'shanah tovah tikatev v'taihatem
May you be inscribed and sealed for a good year.


Henry Ray Wengrow
For the Ritual Committee
Beth Shalom

Parshat Nitzavim

Parshat Nitzavim

(Isaiah 61:10-63:9)

Sept 27, 2008

27 Elul 5768

The prophet assures us that God will not abide Jerusalem's lowly status. He will not remain silent until the dignity of Jerusalem (Zion) is restored: "For the sake of Zion I will not remain silent; for the sake of Jerusalem I will not remain still until her victory emerges resplendent and her triumph like a flaming torch." (62:1) This victory will only be realized when "nations will see your victory and every king your majesty and you shall be called by a new name which the Lord Himself will bestow." (62:2)

A name change in Biblical thinking (and in the ancient Near East in general) represented a change in status, a kind of rebirth. We already see this phenomenon earlier in Isaiah: "and you shall be called city of the Lord, Zion of the Holy one of Israel." (60:14) It is also familiar to us from Abraham's name change from Avram to Avraham and Sarah's name change from Sarai to Sarah when God changed their status (Genesis 15:5;15). (S. Paul, Isaiah 40 – 66, Mikra L'Yisrael, pp. 501-502)

The following midrash adopted this idea with an appropriate message for this season: "In the future, the Community of Israel will say before the Holy One Blessed Be He: the witnesses against me stand before us [to testify regarding our sins]: 'I call heaven and earth this day to witness against you" (Deut. 4:26) God responded: 'I will replace them', as it is written: 'For behold, I am creating a new heaven and a new earth.' (Isaiah 65:17) The Community of Israel said before the Holy One Blessed Be He: 'But my name remains the same. [Even though I have repented, still I will be answerable for my sins.] God responded: 'I will change your name', as it is written: 'you shall be called by a new name which the Lord Himself will bestow'." (adapted from Sifre Devarim 306, Finkelstein ed. p. 329)

The original idea of this verse was political in nature. Jerusalem's status would change from a conquered and vanquished city to a vibrant and renewed city. Its population would be transformed from an exiled community into a redeemed community. This midrash expresses Israel's anxiety over whether teshuva (repentance) is sufficient to transform a sinner into a recognized penitent. God's response is that He will do all that is in His power to insure this transformation. He will manipulate the witnesses and He will change the identity of the former sinner to guarantee a new start. Such is the power of repentance and such is the love of God for His creatures.

This study piece is offered as a service of the United Synagogue Conservative Yeshiva. It is prepared by Rabbi Mordechai (Mitchell) Silverstein, senior lecturer in Talmud and Midrash at the Conservative Yeshiva. He is a graduate of the Jewish Theological Seminary of America.

With the permission of The United Synagogue Conservative Yeshiva in Jerusalem, Rabbi Edward S. Romm - Director of Education

© 2007

Shabbat Shalom,

Henry Ray Wengrow

For the Ritual Committee

Box and Lox Program

Sunday September 21st, 9:30 a.m.
Beth Shalom Synagogue

Beth Shalom Men's Club will be welcoming Rabbi Jonathan Case. There will be a morning service with tefillin, followed by a bagel and lox brunch. All are welcome to attend. If you have your own set of tefillin, we ask that you bring it with you and maybe share it so that others can partake of this significant ritual.Brunch is being sponsored by the Men's Club.

Dan Matzner
President, Beth Shalom Men's Club

Announcements, 9/12

Sunday, September 14–10:30 a.m. Sisterhood Open Membership Brunch - To meet Rivke Case, wife of our new Rabbi. Hear updated info on Torah Fund. Rabbi Case will be the guest speaker.

Tuesday, September 16:
6:30 p.m. Board of Education Meeting in the Social Hall
7:00 p.m. Jewish Women's Book Club Meeting in the library. Join us for "The Messenger", by Daniel Silva.

Friday, September 19–6:30 p.m. Shabbat evening services followed by a family Shabbat dinner. Join us for a delicious brisket meal. To RSVP call the office at 782-2500 or send in your check to make your reservation.

Saturday, September 20:
9:45 a.m. Shabbat morning services. Sponsored Kiddush luncheon following services in honor of the last day of Sheva Brachot. Sponsored by Dr. & Mrs. Dan & Athene Shoemaker.
8:30 p.m. Community Selichot Services at Tree of Life Congregation. Dessert reception followed by a program and Havdalah and the Selichot service.

Sunday, September 21:
9:30 a.m. Lox & Box program & brunch to welcome Rabbi Case to the community. "BYOT" (Bring your own Tefillin). Brunch is being sponsored by the Men's Club. Open to anyone who would like to attend.
4:00 p.m. 12th Grade Religious School Class with Rabbi Case at Joe Muggs in Trenholm Plaza.

Thursday, September 25:
5:00 p.m. Harvest Hope Food Bank project - volunteers will staff the emergency food pantry from 5-7 pm.
6:45 p.m. Session I: "Surviving the High Holidays" and "Learn How to Chant Like a Master" and "My Mother Never Made Matzah Balls, HELP!"
7:45 p.m. Session II: "Huff and Puff and Blow the House Down" and "Why Do They Keep Changing the Music?" and "My Mother Never Made Matzah Balls, HELP!"

Monday, September 29-8 p.m. Erev Rosh Hashanah service

Tuesday, September 30-9 a.m. First Day Rosh Hashanah

*High Holiday tickets will be mailed out next Friday.

FLOWER POWER!

This week's Bema flowers are
being donated by
Catherine Buck Morgan

In honor of Beth Shalom Sisterhood

Join Sisterhood

Beth Shalom Sisterhood

Invites all members and prospective members to
brunch to welcome Rikve Case.

Sunday, September 14th
10:30 a.m.

Also hear updated information on Torah Fund.
Rabbi Jonathan Case, Speaker

R.S.V.P. by September 8th

Brunch for members or guests - $10.00
*Membership dues - $28.00

Please send in your annual dues to be a member of BSS sisterhood.

Announcements, 8/29

Baby Sitting has Returned! Shabbat morning babysitting will be provided each week from 10:15 am-12:15 pm, in the nursery, for ages 5 and under.

Saturday, August 30 –9:45 p.m. Auf Ruf for Athene Woscek & Daniel Shoemaker; Baby naming for Amy Ilana Gendil, parents are Julie & Andy Gendil and Baby naming for Violet Julia Shenkar, parents are Dana & Hilik Shenkar. Special Kiddush luncheon in honor of the baby namings and in honor of the Auff Ruff. Kiddush is being sponsored by Sheila & Steve Gendil and Barbara & Roger Blau.

Monday, September 1– Office closed for Labor Day.

Wednesday, September 3–4:30 p.m. First day of Hebrew School.

Thursday, September 4–7 pm. JCC & Jewish Cultural Arts Committee Presents: "Fiddler on the Roof" at Workshop Theatre. Join us for a Fiddler Feast and the Fiddler! Deli, Beer and Wine. $25 includes dinner & show. $15 for 18 & under. Call 787-2023 to reserve your tickets for this special night.

Saturday, September 6–9:45 a.m. Baby naming for Giana Faith Abrams, parents are Jennifer & Andrew Abrams. Special Kiddush Luncheon in honor of baby naming, sponsored by the Abrams & Matzner Families.

Sunday, September 7:
9:30 a.m. First day of Religious School.

5:30 p.m. Back to School Bingo. Fun for everyone, cash prizes! Pizza & pasta dinner.
Cost: $8 for adult, $5 for 7-12 years old. Max $20.00 per family.

Bingo cards will be available for purchase at the door, $10 each, or 3 for $25. Contact Linda Schoen Giddings with any questions at 419-0203.

Flower Power!
This week’s bema flowers are
being donated by:

Daryl Giddings
In memory of his mother, Nellie Giddings.

Barbara & Roger Blau and
Steve & Sheila Gendil
In honor of the baby namings for Violet Julia Shenkar & Amy Ilana Gendil
and the auf ruf for Athene Woscek & Daniel Shoemaker.

Announcements, 8/22

Baby Sitting has Returned! Shabbat morning babysitting will be provided each week from 10:15 am-12:15 pm, in the nursery, for ages 5 and under.

Saturday, August 23–9:45 a.m. Join us for Shabbat morning services and Rabbinic Installation of our spiritual leader, Rabbi Jonathan Case with a special Kiddush luncheon following services.

Tuesday, August 26–6:30 p.m. Sisterhood Board Meeting in the Library.

Saturday, August 30 –9:30 p.m. Aufruf for Athene Woscek & Daniel Shoemaker; Baby naming for Amy Ilana Gendil, parents are Julie & Andy Gendil and Baby naming for Violet Julia Shenkar, parents are Dana & Hilik Shenkar. Special Kiddush luncheon in honor of the baby namings and in honor of the Aufruf. Kiddush is being sponsored by Sheila & Steve Gendil and Barbara & Roger Blau.

Wednesday, September 3–4:30 p.m. First day of Hebrew School.

Thursday, September 4–7 pm. JCC & Jewish Cultural Arts Committee Presents: "Fiddler on the Roof" at Workshop Theatre. Join us for a Fiddler Feast and the Fiddler! Deli, Beer and Wine. $25 includes dinner & show. $15 for 18 & under. Call 787-2023 to reserve your tickets for this special night.

Saturday, September 6 –9:45 a.m. Baby naming for Giana Faith Abrams, parents are Jennifer & Andrew Abrams. Special Kiddush Luncheon in honor of baby naming, sponsored by the Abrams & Matzner Families.

Sunday, September 7:
9:30 a.m. First day of Religious School.

5:30 p.m. Back to School Bingo. Fun for everyone, cash prizes! Pizza & pasta dinner.
Cost: $8 for adult, $5 for 7-12 years old. Max $20.00 per family. Bingo cards will be available for purchase at the door, $10 each, or 3 for $25. Contact Linda Schoen Giddings with any questions at 419-0203.

This week’'s Bema flowers are
being donated by:
Board of Directors & Board of Education

In honor of the Rabbinic Installation of our spiritual leader, Rabbi Jonathan Case.

The beauty of Shabbat is being enhanced by the lovely flowers gracing our bima. To continue enjoying the beautiful arrangements we need support for the "flower power" program. For a donation of "chai" ($18) the flowers can be donated in memory of a loved one, or in honor of a special person, or to celebrate a special occassion. Your support is greatly appreciated.

Installation of Rabbi Case

Join us for services this Shabbat

For the installation of
Rabbi Jonathan Case

Saturday, August 23, 2008
9:45 a.m.
Beth Shalom Synagogue

Special kiddush luncheon to follow services

Back-to-School Bingo

Sunday, September 7, 2008
5:30-7:30 PM

Fun for Everyone! Cash Prizes!

Pizza & Pasta Dinner

Send in your reservations by September 3rd.

$8.00⁄adult, $5.00⁄child 7-12 yrs.
Children 6 and under– free
$20.00 maximum⁄family

Announcements, 8/15

Baby Sitting is Returning! Starting August 23rd, Shabbat morning babysitting will be provided each week from 10:15 am-12:15 pm, in the nursery, for ages 5 and under.

Friday, August 15–8 p.m. Sponsored Oneg Shabbat following services, in honor of Sam Lourie’s Bar Mitzvah (in Israel), Sponsored by Ann & Bernie Baum and Susan Lourie.

Tuesday, August 19–7:00 p.m. Jewish Women’s Book Club Meeting in the library. Join us for “The Book Thief” by Marcus Zusak.

Thursday, August 21–5:00 p.m. Harvest Hope Food Bank project - Volunteers will staff the emergency food pantry.

Saturday, August 23–9:45 a.m. Join us for Shabbat morning services and Rabbinic Installation of our spiritual leader, Rabbi Jonathan Case with a special Kiddush luncheon following services.

Tuesday, August 26–6:30 p.m. Sisterhood Board Meeting in the Library.

Saturday, August 30 –9:30 p.m. Auff Ruff for Athene Woscek & Daniel Shoemaker; Baby naming for Amy Ilana Gendil, parents are Julie & Andy Gendil and Baby naming for Violet Shenkar, parents are Dana & Hilik Shenkar. Special Kiddush luncheon in honor of the baby namings and in honor of the Auff Ruff. Kiddush is being sponsored by Sheila & Steve Gendil and Barbara & Roger Blau.

Thursday, September 4–7 p.m. JCC & Jewish Cultural Arts Committee Presents: "Fiddler on the Roof" at Workshop Theatre. Join us for a Fiddler Feast and the Fiddler! $25 includes dinner & show. $15 for under 18 years old. Call 787-2023 to reserve your tickets for this special night.

Saturday, September 6 –9:45 a.m. Baby naming for Giana Faith Abrams, parents are Jennifer & Andrew Abrams. Special Kiddush Luncheon in honor of baby naming, sponsored by the Abrams & Matzner Families.


The beauty of Shabbat is being enhanced by the lovely flowers gracing our bima. To continue enjoying the beautiful arrangements we need support for the "flower power" program. For a donation of "chai" ($18) the flowers can be donated in memory of a loved one, or in honor of a special person, or to celebrate a special occassion. Your support is greatly appreciated.

FLOWER POWER!

This week’s Bema flowers are
being donated by:
Heidi & David Lovit

In honor of their 25th
Wedding Anniversary.

FLOWER POWER!
Flowers always make a difference! Help us add to the beautification
of the sanctuary by being a flower donor.

A small donation can go a long way….
Provide flower arrangements for one Shabbat (or more)
OR Be a "Flower-Chai" donor
For a minimum donation of Chai ($18) the Beth Shalom Social Committee will arrange for the delivery and arrangement offor one Shabbat.will be recognized in the Shabbat announcement flyer.

Tisha B'Av Service

This Saturday night begins the infamous Ninth of Av.
On this date, terrible tragedies occurred to our people.
It is a day of mourning,
reading Jeremiah's anguished Lamentations,
and fasting.

We will be holding a traditional Tisha B'Av service.
Rabbi Jonathan Case will lead services.

Saturday evening, August 9th
9 p.m.
Beth Shalom Synagogue

Please join us.

2008 Solomon-Tenenbaum Lectureship in Jewish Studies

2008 Solomon-Tenenbaum Lectureship

in Jewish Studies

Symposium Program:

Spinoza: Theist, Pantheist, or Atheist?

September 10, 2008

1:30 – 2:45 pm

Lumpkin Auditorium

8^th Floor, Moore School of Business

Lecture Program:

The Spinoza Problem:
Secular Judaism and the Question of Jewish Identity

September 10, 2008

8:00 pm

Law School Auditorium

Guest Lecturer:

Steven Nadler

University of Wisconsin-Madison

Weekly Announcements, 8/1

Friday, August 1 – 6:30 p.m. Join us for services as we welcome Rabbi Case to his first Friday night service as our Rabbi in Columbia.

Saturday, August 2–9:45 a.m. Join us for services as we welcome Rabbi Case to his first Shabbat morning service as our Rabbi. Joe & Lycia Golson are providing the fruit for the Kiddush luncheon in honor of their wedding anniversary.

Sunday, August 3–11 a.m. Unveiling of the stone for Louis Sutker at Hebrew Benevolent Cemetery.

Sunday, August 10–10:30 a.m. Outreach Committee Meeting in the social hall. Call Doris Frank at 699-1464 with any questions.

Tuesday, August 12:
6:30 p.m. Board of Education Meeting in the library.
6:30 p.m. Ritual Committee Meeting in the social hall.

Wednesday, August 13:
6:30 p.m. Executive Board of Directors meeting in the library.
7:30 p.m. Board of Directors meeting in the library.

Friday, August 15–8 p.m. Shabbat evening services; Sponsored Oneg Shabbat following services, in honor of Sam Lourie's Bar Mitzvah (in Israel), Sponsored by Ann & Bernie Baum and Susan Lourie.

Tuesday, August 19–7:00 p.m. Jewish Women's Book Club Meeting in the library. Join us for "The Book Thief" by Marcus Zusak.

Saturday, August 23–9:45 a.m. Join us for Shabbat morning services and Rabbinic Installation of our spiritual leader, Rabbi Jonathan Case with a special Kiddush luncheon following services.


FLOWER POWER!

This week's bema flowers are being donated by:
Linda Schoen-Giddings,
In memory of her mother,
Henrietta Rosen.

The beauty of Shabbat is being enhanced by the lovely flowers gracing our bema. To continue enjoying the beautiful arrangements we needfor the "flower power" program. For adonation of "chai" ($18) the flowers be donated in memory of a loved one, or in honor of a special person, or to celebrate a special. Your support is greatly appreciated.

Welcome Rabbi & Mrs. Jonathan & Rivke Case to Beth Shalom Synagogue!

Join us for services as we welcome Rabbi Case to his first Friday night service as our Rabbi in Columbia, Friday, August 1st, 6:30 p.m.

And join us for services as we welcome Rabbi Case to his first Shabbat morning service as our Rabbi, Saturday, August 2nd, 9:45 a.m.

Come meet and greet Rabbi Case & Rivke as we welcome them to their SC new home!

Weekly Announcements, 7/27

Upcoming Events:

Wednesday, July 30–6:15 p.m. We are going to go and catch a Columbia Blowfish Baseball game. This is an open invitation to all (not just the Men's Club). The game is called for 7:05 pm. This is a discount beverage night: $1 drafts & sodas from 6-8 pm. Bring friends. We can meet near the synagogue or down by the stadium. Tickets are general admission and we can sit together regardless of when you arrive at the ballpark. Please email Dan Matzner to RSVP at dmbones@hotmail.com or call 673-6813.


Thursday, July 31–5 p.m. Harvest Hope Food Bank project. Volunteers will staff the emergency food pantry (2220 Shop Road).

Sunday, August 3–11 a.m. Unveiling of the stone for Louis Sutker at Hebrew Benevolent Cemetery.

Sunday, August 10–10:30 a.m. Outreach Committee Meeting in the social hall. Call Doris Frank at 699-1464 with any questions.

Tuesday, August 12:
6:30 p.m. Board of Education Meeting in the library
6:30 p.m. Ritual Committee Meeting in the social hall

Wednesday, August 13:
6:30 p.m. Executive Board of Directors meeting in the library
7:30 p.m. Board of Directors meeting in the library


Friday, August 15–8 p.m. Shabbat evening services; Sponsored Oneg Shabbat following services, in honor of Sam Lourie’s Bar Mitzvah (in Israel), Sponsored by Ann & Bernie Baum and Susan Lourie.

FLOWER POWER!

This week’s Bema flowers are
being donated by:
Ruth Bazerman

Mazel tov to Linda & Fred Blank

on the marriage of their daughter, Mellissa to Andreas Ronneseth.

For a minimum donation of Chai ($18) the Beth Shalom Social Committee will arrange for the delivery and arrangement for one Shabbat, and the donor will be recognized in the Shabbat announcement flyer. Contact the office for more information.

Weekly Announcements 07/03

Upcoming Event’s:

Tuesday, July 8–6:30 p.m. Rabbi Installation meeting in the library.

Wednesday, July 9–6:30 p.m. Transition Committee meeting in the library.

Wednesday, July 16:
6:30 p.m. Executive Board of Directors meeting in the library.
7:30 p.m. Board of Directors meeting in the library.

Tuesday, July 22–7 p.m. Jewish Women’s Book Club meeting in the library. Book of the month is "The Ministry of Special Cases" by Nathan Englander. All Jewish Women are invited.

Wednesday, July 30–6 p.m. Beth Shalom Men's Club - Columbia Blowfish baseball game. Meet at Beth Shalom at 6:15 p.m. and we will carpool to the Blowfish game. The game begins at 7:05 p.m. This is a discount beverage night: $1 drafts and sodas. RSVP to Dan Matzner.

Thursday, July 31–5 p.m. Harvest Hope Food Bank project. Volunteers will staff the emergency food pantry.

“In accordance with synagogue policy, we ask that members not go into the kitchen and not make plates of food to take home on Shabbos. The food left over from the kiddush is often used at other synagogue functions on Sunday or frozen for use another time. Additionally, “carrying” is strongly discouraged on Shabbos and so it is not appropriate to be carrying food out of the synagogue on Shabbos. We ask for everyone’s help in cooperating with this policy.”

Weekly Announcements 6/27

Upcoming Event’s:

Tuesday, July 8–6:30 p.m. Board of Education meeting in the library.

Wednesday, July 9–6:30 p.m. Transition Committee meeting in the library.

Wednesday, July 16:
6:30 p.m. Executive Board of Directors meeting in the library.
7:30 p.m. Board of Directors meeting in the library.

Tuesday, July 22–7 p.m. Jewish Women’s Book Club meeting in the library. Book of the month is "The Ministry of Special Cases" by Nathan Englander. All Jewish Women are invited.


“In accordance with synagogue policy, we ask that members not go into the kitchen and not make plates of food to take home on Shabbos. The food left over from the kiddush is often used at other synagogue functions on Sunday or frozen for use another time. Additionally, “carrying” is strongly discouraged on Shabbos and so it is not appropriate to be carrying food out of the synagogue on Shabbos. We ask for everyone’s help in cooperating with this policy.”


FLOWER POWER!

This week’s Bema flowers are
being donated by:
Claire & Jerry Breger

In honor of Beth Shalom Synagogue.

Weekly Annoncements 6/20

BETH SHALOM SYNAGOGUE
WEEKLY ANNOUNCEMENTS

Saturday, June 21–9:45 a.m. Mazal Tov to the Matzner & Reichenthal families on the occasion of the baby naming ceremony for Chloe Lila Matzner. Special kiddush luncheon following services in honor of the baby naming. Sponsored by the Matzner & Reichenthal families.

Upcoming Event’s:

Tuesday, June 24 - 7 p.m. Israeli Scout Friendship Caravan. Musical delgation of Jewish Israeli teens. At the JCC. Cost: $5.00 per person, $15 max per family. Everyone is welcome!

Thursday, June 26–10:30 a.m. Sixth Annual Katie & Irwin Kahn JCC Golf Tournament @ Wildewood Country Club. Cost: $100 pp. Includes: cart, green fee, lunch, open bar, giveaways... Call Mandy @JCC to RSVP.
Thursday, June 26–5:00 p.m. Harvest Hope Food Bank project - volunteers will staff the emergency food pantry.

Friday, June 27–8:00 p.m. Join us for Shabbat evening services followed by a dessert Oneg Shabbat.

Wednesday, July 9–6:30 p.m. Transition Committee meeting in the library.

Wednesday, July 16:
6:30 p.m. Executive Board of Directors meeting in the library.
7:30 p.m. Board of Directors meeting in the library.

Tuesday, July 22–7 p.m. Jewish Women’s Book Club meeting in the library. Book of the month is "The Ministry of Special Cases" by Nathan Englander. All Jewish Women are invited.

“In accordance with synagogue policy, we ask that members not go into the kitchen and not make plates of food to take home on Shabbos. The food left over from the kiddush is often used at other synagogue functions on Sunday or frozen for use another time. Additionally, “carrying” is strongly discouraged on Shabbos and so it is not appropriate to be carrying food out of the synagogue on Shabbos. We ask for everyone’s help in cooperating with this policy.”


FLOWER POWER!

This week’s Bema flowers are being donated by:
Bobbi & Gad Matzner

In honor of the naming of our newest granddaughter, Chloe Lila Matzner.

Weekly Annoncements 6/13

Tuesday, June 17
6:30 p.m. Board of Education meeting in the library.
7 p.m. Jewish Women's Book Club Meeting in the social hall. Join us for: "Accidents" by Yael Hedaya, "The Collaborator of Bethlehem" by Matt Beynon Rees and "Because They Hate" by Brigitte Gabriel.

Saturday, June 21–9:45 a.m. Baby naming for Chloe Lila Matzner. Sponsored Kiddush luncheon following services by the Matzner & Reichenthal families.

Thursday, June 26
10:30 a.m. Sixth Annual Katie & Irwin Kahn JCC Golf Tournament @ Wildewood Country Club. Cost: $100 pp. Includes: cart, green fee, lunch, open bar, giveaways... Call Mandy @JCC to RSVP.
5:00 p.m. Harvest Hope Food Bank project - volunteers will staff the emergency food pantry.

Friday, June 27–8:00 p.m. Join us for Shabbat evening services followed by a dessert Oneg Shabbat.


“In accordance with synagogue policy, we ask that members not go into the kitchen and not make plates of food to take home on Shabbos. The food left over from the kiddush is often used at other synagogue functions on Sunday or frozen for use another time. Additionally, “carrying” is strongly discouraged on Shabbos and so it is not appropriate to be carrying food out of the synagogue on Shabbos. We ask for everyone’s help in cooperating with this policy.”

FLOWER POWER!

This week’s Bema flowers are being donated by:
Daryl & Linda Giddings

In honor of Sandra Whitton for all her hard work with flower power.

Weekly Annoncements 5/30

Sunday, June 1–10:30 a.m. FUN! FUN! FUN! For Everyone! At the Beth Shalom Annual Family Picnic.
Where: Sesquicentennial Park, Shelter #2
What: Lots of food and games (including a hotdog lunch)
Who: Fun loving families who like to play sports and games and enjoy a cookout!
What you'll need: Beach chairs, drinks and your favorite games or sports equipment.
Dress: Black tie (only kidding!) Comfortable clothes for fun and games.
*Cost: FREE - Sponsored by the Beth Shalom Men's Club (except the cost of park admittance)
Fun for the entire family! Everyone is invited.

Monday, June 2–6:30 p.m. “Dancing with the Stars” Committee meeting in the library.

Wednesday, June 4–6:30 p.m. Rosh Chodesh Supper Club meeting at the home of Ruth Rast, 105 Dibble Lane.

Saturday, June 7–9:45 a.m. Confirmation Services; Child Naming for Shauna Webb; Special Kiddush luncheon in honor of Heidi Lovit’s 50th birthday and the confirmation class. Sponsored by David Lovit & family and ice cream bar being provided in honor of Shauna Webb’s naming, by Sean & Jackie Webb.

Sunday, June 8–9 p.m. Tikkun Leil Shavuot. A Smorgasbord of Learning.
9:00 p.m. Festive dinner
9:30 p.m. - 11:30 p.m. Learning sessions

Torah at night with an all-star lineup….
Rebecca Pinsker
Dr. Leon Spotts
Dr. Michal Rubin
Dr. Joshua Frankel

Topics will range among the aspects of Shavuot and the various nature and modes of celebrating Shavuot and the Book of Ruth.
Monday, June 9–9:45 a.m. Shavuot services (office is closed).

Tuesday, June 10–9:45 a.m. Shavuot services–YIZKOR (office is closed).

Wednesday, June 11:
6:30 p.m. Executive Board meeting.
7:30 p.m. Board of Directors meeting.

Tuesday, June 17
6:30 p.m. Board of Education meeting in the library.
7 p.m. Jewish Women's Book Club Meeting in the social hall. Join us for: "Accidents" by Yael Hedaya, "The Collaborator of Bethlehem" by Matt Beynon Rees and "Because They Hate" by Brigitte Gabriel.

Saturday, June 21–9:45 a.m. Baby naming for Chloe Lila Matzner. Sponsored Kiddush luncheon following services by the Matzner & Reichenthal families.

FLOWER POWER!

This week’s Bema flowers are
being donated by:
Ruth Bazerman & Robert Frank

In honor of the 34th wedding anniversary
of Linda & Fred Blank.

Weekly Annoncements 5/23

Upcoming Events:

Friday, May 23 - 6:30 p.m. Shabbat evening services

Monday, May 26–Memorial Day Holiday (office is closed)

Tuesday, May 27–7:30 p.m. Sisterhood Board Meeting (planning meeting) at the home of Bobbi Matzner, 6039 Cedar Ridge Road.

Thursday, May 29:
5 p.m. Harvest Hope Food Bank project - volunteers will staff the emergency food pantry.
6 p.m. Confirmation Class

Friday, May 30–8 p.m. Join us for Shabbat evening services followed by a dessert Oneg Shabbat.

Sunday, June 1–10:30 a.m. FUN! FUN! FUN! For Everyone. Beth Shalom Annual Family Picnic at Sesquicentennial Park, Shelter #2. Cost: $18 per family (plus cost of admittance to the park). Hot dog lunch & refreshments. Bring beach chairs, drinks and your favorite games or sports equipment. Fun for the entire family! Everyone is invited.

Monday, June 2–6:30 p.m. “Dancing with the Stars” Committee meeting in the library.

Wednesday, June 4–6:30 p.m. Rosh Chodesh Supper Club meeting at the home of Ruth Rast, 105 Dribble Lane.

Saturday, June 7–9:45 a.m. Confirmation Services; Child Naming for Shauna Webb; Special Kiddush luncheon in honor of Heidi Lovit’s 50th birthday and the confirmation class. Sponsored by David Lovit & family and ice cream bar being provided in honor of Shauna Webb’s naming, by Sean & Jackie Webb.

Sunday, June 8–9 p.m. Tikkun Leil Shavuot.

Monday, June 9–9:45 a.m. Shavuot services (office is closed).

Tuesday, June 10–9:45 a.m. Shavuot services–YIZKOR (office is closed).

Wednesday, June 11:
6:30 p.m. Executive Board meeting.
7:30 p.m. Board of Directors meeting.

Tuesday, June 17–7 p.m. Jewish Women's Book Club Meeting in the library. Join us for: "Accidents" by Yael Hedaya, "The Collaborator of Bethlehem" by Matt Beynon Rees and "Because They Hate" by Brigitte Gabriel.

Saturday, June 21–9:45 a.m. Baby naming for Zoe Matzner. Sponsored Kiddush luncheon following services by the Matzner family.

FLOWER POWER!

This week’s Bema flowers are
being donated by:
Ina & Jack Gottlieb

In memory my father,
John J. Alion

Weekly Annoncements 5/16

Sunday, May 18–6 p.m. "Tuesdays with Morrie" at the Workshop Theatre. Don’t forget to purchase your ticket to come to this wonderful show. Wine and appetizers will be served at 6 pm and the show begins at 7 pm–Sharp. Seating is limited, remaining available tickets can be purchased at the door.

Tuesday, May 20–7 p.m. Jewish Women's Book Club Meeting. DOUBLE SELECTION: Join us for: "The Collaborator of Bethlehem" by Matt Beynon Rees and "Because They Hate" by Brigitte Gabriel.

Wednesday, May 21:
11 a.m. Israel @ 60 Celebration at the JCC! Join us as Governor Mark Sanford issues a special proclamation honoring Israel and State of Israel Bonds.featured will be children from the Columbia Jewish Day School, Israel Bonds President & CEO Joshua Matza, Lieutenant Governor Andre Bauer, and State Senator Joel Lourie.Governor Mark Sanford, former Governor Jim Hodges, and State Treasurer Converse Chellis will be recognized for their support for Israel through Israel Bonds.program will include entertainment and refreshments.Please join us!

6:30 p.m. Columbia State of Israel Bonds Dessert Reception. This year's event will honor of Joni & Shep Cutler, recipients of Israel's "Gates of Jerusalem Award." Marriot Hotel, 1200 Hampton Street. $30 pp. To RSVP call Larry Needle at 376-1203.

Monday, May 26–Memorial Day Holiday (office is closed)

Tuesday, May 27–7:30 p.m. Sisterhood Board meeting at the home of Bobbi Matzner, 6039 Cedar Ridge Road.

Thursday, May 29:
5 p.m. Harvest Hope Food Bank project - volunteers will staff the emergency food pantry.
6 p.m. Confirmation Class

Friday, May 30–8 p.m. Join us for Shabbat evening services followed by a dessert Oneg Shabbat.

Sunday, June 1–10 a.m. Lag B'Omer Picnic at Sesquicentennial Park, Shelter #2. Cost and more details to be announced.

Wednesday, June 4–6:30 p.m. Rosh Chodesh Supper Club meeting at the home of Ruth Rast, 105 Dribble Lane.

Saturday, June 7–9:45 a.m. Confirmation Services; Child Naming for Shauna Webb; Special Kiddush luncheon in honor of Heidi Lovit’s 50th birthday and the confirmation class. Sponsored by David Lovit & family and the desserts are being provided by Sean & Jackie Webb, in honor of their daughter’s naming.

Sunday, June 8–8:45 p.m. Tikkun Leil Shavuot.

Monday, June 9–9:45 a.m. Shavuot services (office is closed).

Tuesday, June 10–9:45 a.m. Shavuot services–YIZKOR (office is closed).

Wednesday, June 11:
6:30 p.m. Executive Board meeting.
7:30 p.m. Board of Directors meeting.

FLOWER POWER!

This week’s Bema flowers are
being donated by:
Ruth Bazerman

In memory my mother,
Jennie Ginsberg.

Dr. Leon Spotts Educational Fund

Dear Beth Shalom family,

Since this weekend's activities are designed to honor Dr. Spotts, I am encouraging our members to make a contribution in Dr. Spotts honor to the newly established "Dr. Leon Spotts Educational Fund."

A few weeks ago, the Board of Directors approved the establishment of a fund that would allow for the extension of Dr. Spotts commitment to Jewish Education. The Board of Education quickly endorsed this thought and are eager to establish a base of working funds where we can recognize and honor our young students and the dedicated staff that makes it all possible.

Knowing the thoughts of Dr. Spotts as I do, I am sure he will be most thankful to know the Education Fund is supporting our youth in their development and love for a Jewish life.

Thank you for your support and generosity!

Daryl Giddings
Chairperson, Board of Education

Education Shabbat Service and Shabbat Dinner

Friday, May 16th
After Education Shabbat Services
(Student led services will begin at 6:00 p.m.)
Dinner menu to be announced…..

Join your friends and family as we honor our teachers and students. Displays of student’s work and certificates will be awarded during the evening. Thank you to the Board of Education, who will be hosting this event.

Adults: $10, Children (under 12 yrs.): $5
Maximum cost per family: $25
Please Note: Your mailed-in check will be your reservation. Sorry, we cannot guarantee dinners for those without reservations. Checks need to be received by Wednesday, May 14th. Reservations will be taken on a first-come, first-pay basis, for the first 100 seats.

Make your checks payable to Beth Shalom Synagogue and
mail your check and reservation form (below) to:
Beth Shalom Synagogue, 5827 North Trenholm Road, Columbia, SC 29206

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Family Shabbat Dinner - Friday, May 16, 2008

Name______________________________ Phone___________________________

Number Attending: Adults_____________ Children___________
Amount Enclosed $________________

Weekly Announcements 5/02

Upcoming Events:

Saturday, May 3:
There will not be any babysitting services available this week. Children ages 1-5 are encouraged to join in with the Tot Shabbat program.
9:45 a.m. Retirement Shabbat for Dr. Leon Spotts. Special service in honor of Dr. Spotts years of service to Beth Shalom and the community. Special sponsored Kiddush luncheon following services in honor of Dr. Spotts, sponsored by the Board of Directors and Board of Education.
11:15 a.m. Tot Shabbat - Children ages 1-5, sing, dance and have fun with Rebecca Pinsker. Meet in the Kline Auditorium.

Sunday, May 4:
10 a.m. STAR Program (7th – 10th Grade)
10 a.m. Yom Hashoah Family Service Program (during Sunday School).
12 p.m. Beth Shalom members are invited to attend the meeting of the Jewish Historical Society of South Carolina at historic Temple Sinai,Sumter.is: 11 Church Street. includes presentations on South Carolina Jewish history, and buffet lunch. Cost is $18 per person. For reservation information visit the Jewish Historical Society of South Carolina website, or contact Ed or Sandra Poliakoff.
7:30 p.m. “STILL My America” Contemporary Jewish Composers.... A program of music from 20th century American Jewish composers, lyricists, and performers. This presentation picks up where last year’s “Immigrant & First Generation” concert ended with the end of the Great Depression and WW II. Musicians: Alan Weinberg, pianist; Andy Zalkin, & Michael Corvi. End of Season dessert Gala to follow. $10.00 per person, $5.00 Seniors, $3.00 additional for Gala, at the Katie & Irwin Kahn Jewish Community Center.

Tuesday, May 6–6:30 p.m. Rosh Chodesh Supper Club at the home of Patricia Lovit.

Wednesday, May 7–6:30 p.m. Ritual Committee meeting.

Sunday, May 11–3 p.m. Sisterhood's 49th Annual Donor Event - "Israel At 60: A Musical Celebration.” Featuring Incredible Israeli Music By Shorashim. Vocalist Magda Fishman & Pianist Yuval Cohen. Also featuring Gathering. A contemporary dance performed by Visions Dance Company. Cost per person: $5.00. Children 15 & under are free.

Tuesday, May 13–6:30 p.m. Board of Education meeting.

Wednesday, May 14:
6:30 p.m. Executive Board meeting.
7:30 p.m. Board of Directors meeting.

Thursday, May 15–7 p.m. Beth Shalom Men's Club - 1st Annual "Akiba" Poker Fundraiser. It will be a Texas Hold'em tournament with a single buy in max of $100. RSVP to Dan Matzner at 673-6813.

Friday, May 16–6 p.m. Education Shabbat Services–Student led services followed by Shabbat dinner. Look for the RSVP form in your May bulletin or send in your check to the office. Cost: $10 adult, $5 children (under 12 yrs), Max cost per family $25.00.

Sunday, May 18–6 p.m. "Tuesdays with Morrie" at the Workshop Theatre. Don’t forget to purchase your ticket to come to this wonderful show. You can purchase tickets from a member of the Board of Directors or through the synagogue office. Cost: $30 per person. Wine and appetizers will be served at 6 pm and the show begins at 7 pm–Sharp.

Tuesday, May 20–7 p.m. Jewish Women's Book Club Meeting. DOUBLE SELECTION: Join us for: "The Collaborator of Bethlehem" by Matt Beynon Rees and "Because They Hate" by Brigitte Gabriel.

Thursday, May 29–5 p.m. Harvest Hope Food Bank project - volunteers will staff the emergency food pantry.
6:45 p.m. Minyan service at Harvest Hope Food Bank (2220 Shop Road).

Friday, May 30–8 p.m. Late Shabbat services followed by a dessert Oneg Shabbat.

Sunday, June 1–10 a.m. Lag B'Omer Picnic at Sesquicentennial Park, Shelter #2. Cost and more details to be announced.


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FLOWER POWER!

This week’s Bema flowers are
being donated by:
Jack & Sandra Whitton

In honor of the birthdays of
Joyce Klein, Heide Golden, Claire Breger
and Ilse Sammon.

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Weekly Annoncements 4/18

WEEKLY ANNOUNCEMENTS

Upcoming Events:

Sunday, April 20:
9:45 a.m. Passover Services
10:00 a.m. NO Hebrew School
7 p.m. COMMUNITY PASSOVER SEDER (SECOND SEDER) AT BETH SHALOM.

Monday, April 21– 9:45 a.m. Passover Services.

Wednesday, April 23–4:30 p.m. NO Hebrew School.

Thursday, April 24:
5 p.m. Harvest Hope Food Bank project - volunteers will staff the emergency food pantry.
6:45 p.m. Minyan service at Harvest Hope Food Bank (2220 Shop Road).

Friday, April 25–8:00 p.m. (Late) Shabbat evening services followed by a dessert Oneg Shabbat.

Saturday, April 26–9:45 a.m. Passover Services & SCHOLAR-IN-RESIDENCE PROGRAM: "FREE THE SLAVES" As these are the last 2 days of Passover we are inviting a representative of Free the Slaves will speak to the congregation.

Sunday, April 27–9:45 a.m. Passover ⁄ Yizkor Services & Scholar-In-Residence Program: "FREE THE SLAVES." This is a continuation of the Shabbat Program. A representative of Free the Slaves will speak to the congregation.

Tuesday, April 29:
2 p.m. Days of Remembrance at Fort Jackson at the Joe E. Mann Community Center, 3392 Magruder Ave.
6:30 p.m. Sisterhood BOD meeting.

Thursday, May 1–7 p.m. Joint YOM HASHOAH Memorial service. Service of Remembrance begins at Beth Shalom Synagogue. Featured guest speakers - Families of Henry & Minda Miller and Donna & Ernie Magaro. Special Presentation of the Holocaust Remembrance Exhibit in the Carol O. Bernstein Social Hall at 6 p.m.

Saturday, May 3:
9:45 a.m. Retirement Shabbat for Dr. Leon Spotts. Special service in honor of Dr. Spotts years of service to Beth Shalom and the community. Special sponsored Kiddush luncheon following services in honor of Dr. Spotts, sponsored by the Board of Directors and Board of Trustees of Beth Shalom.
11.15 a.m. Tot Shabbat - Children ages 1-5, sing, dance and have fun with Rebecca Pinsker. Meet in the Kline Auditorium.

Sunday, May 4:
9:45 a.m. STAR Program.
10 a.m. Yom Hashoah Family Service Program (during Sunday School).

Tuesday, May 6–6:30 p.m. Rosh Chodesh Supper Club (location TBA).

Sunday, May 11–3 p.m. Sisterhood's 49th Annual Donor Event - "Israel At 60: A Musical Celebration.” Featuring Incredible Israeli Music By Shorashim. Vocalist Magda Fishman & Pianist Yuval Cohen. Also featuring Gathering. A contemporary dance performed by Visions Dance Company. Cost per person: $5.00. Reservations by check only. Children 15 & under are free. Deadline to RSVP is Wednesday, May 7th.

Tuesday, May 13–6:30 p.m. Board of Education meeting.

Wednesday, May 14:
6:30 p.m. Executive Board meeting.
7:30 p.m. Board of Directors meeting.

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FLOWER POWER!

This week’s Bema flowers are
being donated by:

Stanley Riebman
In memory of Mackie Firetag.

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Have you ever wanted to participate in services?
How about read Torah or Haftorah?

We are looking for congregants that would like to lead something in the services. We have a good core group of people that we know about, but we also know there are others out there that haven't been given the opportunity to participate. Now's your chance... even if you just want to do one page we can work with you to include you in the service. Can you read Torah or Haftorah? We are going to start scheduling readers up to months in advance to allow individuals that need time to prepare, time to do so. Would you like to learn a part, a whole service, learn to read Torah or Haftorah? We can work with you to make this happen. We will form classes or work one-on-one, whatever works best for you.

We are building a database of this information, so just let the synagogue office know who you are, what you can lead or would like to lead, and if we don't have your e-mail, please provide that as well. Call the office at Beth Shalom at 782-2500 or email at BethShalom@bellsouth.net.

Sale of Chametz

SALE OF CHAMETZ FORM

PLEASE FILL OUT THE FOLLOWING, PRINT AND FAX TO 782-5420 OR EMAIL AND PUT YOUR NAME AND ADDRESS INTO THE REPLY LETTER. Email to bethshalom@bellsouth.net, NO LATER THAN APRIL 16, 2008

I the undersigned, fully empower and permit Rabbi Dr. Leon Spotts to act in my place and stead, and on my behalf to sell all chametz possessed by me, knowingly or unknowingly as defined by the Torah and Rabbinic Law (e.g. chametz, possible chametz, and all kinds of chametz mixtures).

Also chametz that tends to harden and adhere to inside surfaces of pans, pots, or cooking utensils, the utensils themselves, and all kinds of live animals and pets that have been eating chametz and mixtures thereof.

Rabbi Spotts is also empowered to lease all places wherein the chametz owned by me may be found, particularly at the address⁄es listed below, and elsewhere.

Rabbi Spotts has full right to appoint any agent or substitute in his stead and said substitute shall have full right to sell and lease as provided herein.

Rabbi Spotts also has the full power and right to act as he deems fit and proper in accordance with all the details of the Bill of Sale used in the transaction to sell all my chametz, chametz mixtures, etc., as provided herein. This power is in conformity with all Torah, Rabbinic and Civil laws.

Names: ____________________________________________________
Address: ___________________________________________________
City: ________________________ State: ________ Zip: _____________
Date: ________________________

Beth Shalom Community Passover Seder

Beth Shalom Synagogue - Social Hall
Sunday, April 20th - Second Seder
7:00 P.M.

A Community Passover Seder will be held in the Carol O. Bernstein Social Hall at Beth Shalom on the second night of Pesach, Sunday, April 20 at 7 p.m. Cost: Adults $20.00 (over 12 years old), children $12.50 (4-12 years old), children 3 years old and under are FREE (maximum cost per family is $50.00).

Please return this application to Beth Shalom Synagogue ASAP, if you are interested in attending. Reservations will be made for you upon receipt of your check and the completed application below.

Please note that this is not a fundraiser. Deadline is made so as to guarantee all reservations prior to April 14. After that, we will continue to accept reservations until all seats are filled.

Beth Shalom Sisterhood Israeli Wine Sale

Beth Shalom Sisterhood Israeli Wine Sale

THE WINE ORDERS ARE ALL IN!

Please come this week during the times listed below,
to pick up your Kosher for Passover wine orders.

Expanded pick-up hours:

Wednesday, April 16
4:15 - 6:00 pm

Thursday, April 17
5:45 - 8:00 pm

Friday, April 18
9:00 am - 12:00 noon

For questions please contact Ruth Rast at 462-0008.

Proceeds to support the Board of Education!

Spring Cleaning?

ATTENTION SPRING CLOSET CLEANERS!!!!!!!!

Receiving men's, women's, and toddler clothes
for our Fall “Gently Used Clothing Sale”…..

Dates of Drop-off:

May 5, 6, and 7 (Mon-Wed)
4-6 pm

Beth Shalom Synagogue
5827 N. Trenholm Road

Contact: Sandra Poliakoff or Gloria Goldberg

Gift Shop Sale

Beth Shalom Sisterhood Gift Shop
5827 North Trenholm Road * Columbia, SC 29206

Don’t miss the Passover 25% off sale this Sunday, April 13th!

We have a beautiful holiday selection!

Stop by the Gift Shop to pick up what you need for your Seder or a gift for family and friends.

We’ll be there from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Do drop in to shop!!!!

Weekly Annoncements 4/11

Saturday, April 12
9:45 a.m. Nadia Vardi Bat Mitzvah.

Sunday, April 13:
10 a.m. Beth Shalom Sisterhood Gift Shop Sale! Don’t miss the Passover 25% off sale. We’ll be there from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Do drop in to shop!!!! We have a beautiful holiday selection! Stop by the Gift Shop to pick up what you need for your Seder or a gift for family and friends.

11 a.m. Model Seder- Students from the Religious School will be participating in a model Seder during school.

Beth Shalom Sisterhood Israeli Wine Sale
The pre-ordered wine from the Purim party wine tasting event is in!

Expanded pick-up hours:
Wednesday, April 16 - 4:15 - 6:00 pm
Thursday, April 17 - 5:45 - 8:00 pm
Friday, April 18 - 9:00 am - 12:00 noon

For questions please contact Ruth Rast at 462-0008.

Proceeds to support the Board of Education!

Monday, April 14

6:30 p.m. Kitchen Cabinet Committee meeting.

Tuesday, April 15:

5:30 p.m. Mikveh Committee meeting.

6:30 p.m. Board of Education meeting.

Wednesday, April 16:

4 p.m. Men’s Club will be preparing the kitchens for Passover.

4:30 p.m. Matzvah Factory: The Columbia Jewish Day School and our Religious School students will wash hands, wrap on an apron, don a baker's hat and get ready to race the clock to combine hand ground flour into Matzah - in under 18 minutes! 5:00-6:00 pm in the social hall. $4 per student.

6:30 p.m. Beth Shalom Men’s Club meeting.

7:30 p.m. Board of Directors meeting.

Sunday, April 20:

9:45 a.m. Passover Services

10:00 a.m. NO Hebrew School

7 p.m. COMMUNITY PASSOVER SEDER (SECOND SEDER) AT BETH SHALOM. RSVP by April 14th. Cost: Adults $20 (over 12 years old), children $12.50 (4-12 years old), children 3 years old and under are FREE (max. cost per family is $50.00).

Monday, April 21– 9:45 a.m. Passover Services.

Wednesday, April 23–4:30 p.m. NO Hebrew School.

Thursday, April 24:

5 p.m. Harvest Hope Food Bank project - volunteers will staff the emergency food pantry.

6:45 p.m. Minyan service at Harvest Hope Food Bank (2220 Shop Road).

Friday, April 25

8:00 p.m. (Late) Shabbat evening services followed by a dessert Oneg Shabbat.

Saturday, April 26

9:45 a.m. SCHOLAR-IN-RESIDENCE PROGRAM: "FREE THE SLAVES" As these are the last 2 days of Passover we are inviting a former slave to speak to the congregation.

Sunday, April 27

9:45 a.m. Passover ⁄ Yizkor Services & Scholar-In-Residence Program: "FREE THE SLAVES." This is a continuation of the Shabbat Program. A former slave will speak during this program.

Tuesday, April 29

2 p.m. Days of Remembrance at Fort Jackson at the Joe E. Mann Community Center, 3392 Magruder Ave.

6:30 p.m. Sisterhood BOD meeting.

Thursday, May 1

7 p.m. Joint YOM HASHOAH Commemoration services at Beth Shalom. Come early and view the new Holocaust exhibit that will be set up in the Carol O. Bernstein Social Hall.

Have you ever wanted to participate in services?
How about read Torah or Haftorah?
We are looking for congregants that would like to lead something in the services. We have a good core group of people that we know about, but we also know there are others out there that haven't been given the opportunity to participate. Now's your chance... even if you just want to do one page we can work with you to include you in the service. Can you read Torah or Haftorah? We are going to start scheduling readers up to months in advance to allow individuals that need time to prepare, time to do so. Would you like to learn a part, a whole service, learn to read Torah or Haftorah? We can work with you to make this happen. We will form classes or work one-on-one, whatever works best for you.

We are building a database of this information, so just let the synagogue office know who you are, what you can lead or would like to lead, and if we don't have your e-mail, please provide that as well. Call the office at Beth Shalom at 782-2500 or email at BethShalom@bellsouth.net

Weekly Announcements, 4/4

FLOWER POWER! This week's Bema flowers are being donated by: Jack & Sandra Whitton
in honor of Ilana Tannenbaum's birthday.

Monday, April 7–6:30 p.m. Rosh Chodesh Supper Club at the home of Diana Woodrow. Bring your favorite vegetarian or dairy dish to share. RSVP to Diana at 865-7755.

Wednesday, April 9–8 p.m. Executive Board of Directors meeting.

Beth Shalom Sisterhood Israeli Wine Sale
The pre-ordered wine from the Purim party
wine tasting event is in!

Expanded pick-up hours:
Sunday, April 6 - 11:30 am - 1:00 pm
Wednesday, April 16 - 4:15 - 6:00 pm
Thursday, April 17 - 5:45 - 8:00 pm
Friday, April 18 - 9:00 am - 12:00 noon

The deadline for new orders is April 11 at 4:00 pm.
For questions please contact Ruth Rast at 462-0008.

Proceeds to support the Board of Education!

Friday, April 11–6:00 p.m. Nadia Vardi Bat Mitzvah.

Saturday, April 12–9:45 a.m. Nadia Vardi Bat Mitzvah.

Monday, April 14–6:30 p.m. Kitchen Cabinet Committee meeting.

Tuesday, April 15–6:30 p.m. Board of Education meeting.

Wednesday, April 16
4 p.m. Beth Shalom Men’s Club will be preparing the kitchens for Passover.
7:30 p.m. Board of Directors meeting.

Sunday, April 20:
10 a.m. Passover Services
7 p.m. COMMUNITY PASSOVER SEDER (SECOND SEDER) AT BETH SHALOM. RSVP by April 14th. Cost: Adults $20 (over 12 years old), children $12.50 (4-12 years old), children 3 years old and under are FREE (max. cost per family is $50.00).

Monday, April 21– 10 a.m. Passover Services.

Thursday, April 24:
5 p.m. Harvest Hope Food Bank project - volunteers will staff the emergency food pantry.
6:45 p.m. Minyan service at Harvest Hope Food Bank (2220 Shop Road).

Friday, April 25–8:00 p.m. (Late) Shabbat evening services followed by a dessert Oneg Shabbat.

Saturday, April 26–9:45 a.m. SCHOLAR-IN-RESIDENCE PROGRAM: "FREE THE SLAVES" As these are the last 2 days of Passover we are inviting a former slave to speak to the congregation.

Sunday, April 27–10 a.m. Passover ⁄ Yizkor Services & Scholar-In-Residence Program: "FREE THE SLAVES." This is a continuation of the Shabbat Program. A former slave will speak during this program.

Thursday, May 1–7 p.m. Joint YOM HASHOAH Commemoration services at Beth Shalom.

Upcoming Sisterhood Events

Rosh Chodesh Supper Club Reminder

April 7th, 6:30 PM at Diana Woodrow's House

Email Diana at pwoodrow@bellsouth.net for directions. Look for an evite in your email box or, if you don't receive one, RSVP to Amanda Schlager at amanda.schlager@gmail.com. We will be having another vegetarian potluck so salads, drinks, casseroles, desserts, wine, all are welcome!

TOL Israeli Author Event CANCELLED

The Tree of Life Sisterhood lecture that was scheduled for this Sunday, April 6th at 2 p.m., by Israeli author, Eva Etzioni-Halevy, has been cancelled due to a family emergency.She apologized profusely for her cancellation.

Gift Shop Volunteers Needed!

If you're interested in volunteering in the new and improving Gift Shop, please email Ruth Rast at rasthhi@aol.com or call the synagogue office.

If you have any questions about any of the events, feel free to email the VP of Sisterhood Programming, Amanda Schlager, at amanda.schlager@gmail.com

Kiddush Luncheon in honor of Rabbi David Siff

Come and join us
Saturday, March 29th
9:45 a.m.
Beth Shalom Synagogue
Special Shabbat morning services followed
by a sponsored Kiddush luncheon in honor of Rabbi David Siff, for his service to Beth Shalom.
Sponsored by: Friends of Rabbi Siff.
The congregation is invited to attend!

Weekly Announcements, 03/28

Friday, March 28:
6:00 p.m. Early musical family Shabbat evening services. Shabbat dinner following services.
6:45 p.m. Family Shabbat dinner. Dinner will be barbeque chicken, baked beans, potato salad, tossed salad with fruit & hamantashen for dessert. Many thanks to our hosts for the Shabbat dinner, Athena Woscek & Daniel Shoemaker!!

Saturday, March 29–9:45 a.m. Shabbat morning services followed by a sponsored Kiddush luncheon in honor of Rabbi David Siff for his service to Beth Shalom. Sponsored by: Friends of Rabbi Siff.

Sunday, March 30–10 a.m. ADULT EDUCATION SEMINAR:
Moderated by Dr. Joshua Frankel. Topic: "How One Becomes a Rabbi, and Why I Didn't Become One." Lox & bagel breakfast $4 per person.

Tuesday, April 1–6:30 p.m. Interfaith Committee meeting in the library.

Thursday, April 3–6 p.m. Beth Shalom Sisterhood presents: Dinner and a Movie, “Three Mothers” at the Nickelodeon Theater. Dinner will be at Miyo’s on Main Street ($18 includes vegetarian selection from pre-set menu). RSVP by mailing your check for $18, no later than Monday, March 31st.

Monday, April 7–6:30 p.m. Rosh Chodesh Supper Club at the home of Diana Woodrow. Bring your favorite vegetarian or dairy dish to share. RSVP to Diana at 865-7755.
Wednesday, April 9–6:30 p.m. Executive Board of Directors meeting in the library.

Friday, April 11–6:00 p.m. Nadia Vardi Bat Mitzvah.

Saturday, April 12–9:45 a.m. Nadia Vardi Bat Mitzvah.

Tuesday, April 15–6:30 p.m. Board of Education meeting in the library.

Wednesday, April 16–7:30 p.m. Board of Directors meeting in the library.

FLOWER POWER!

This week’s Bema flowers are being donated by:

Toni & Sam Elkins
In honor of Doris Frank’s birthday.
and
Doris & Ronnie Frank in honor of our children.

DVDs for the Peace Corps in Namibia, Africa
Recreational opportunities in Namibia, like all else, are scarce. There is no TV. Peace Corps volunteers rely mainly on DVDs, always in short supply. An exchange of E-mails determined that the volunteers in Africa would welcome DVDs from Columbia, and they would not only be used for recreational purposes, but to enrich the school curriculum where suitable and to reward students for special achievement. Jerry Breger initiated a project proposal for Beth Shalom Synagogue, to provide DVDs for the Peace Corps volunteers by contributions. The proposal was approved and the project is now underway. Please put your DVD (new or used) contributions that you wish to contribute, in the box in the foyer by the office. The highest order of charity -- the greatest mitzvah -- is to give to those in need we do not know.

Yom Hashoah

Commemoration Services
Thursday, May 1st
7 p.m.

Beth Shalom will be hosting the Yom Hashoah service this year. As the commemoration of Yom Hashoah on May 1st is approaching, the committee would like to be sure to have the names of any newcomers to our area that might be families of survivors or liberators, or themselves survivors or liberators of the holocaust. Please send any names that might be appropriate to Steven Terner at the CJCC at SteveT@JccColumbia.org. The committee does not want to exclude any individuals that need and should be recognized at the event's candle lighting service.

Thank you,
The Yom Hashoah Committee

Family Shabbat Dinner

Friday, March 28th
After Musical Family Services
(early services begin at 6:00 p.m.)

Dinner will be: Barbeque chicken, baked beans, potato salad, tossed salad with fruit & cookies for dessert.

Join your family & friends to honor Shabbat with a delicious dinner at Beth Shalom. Fun for kids-of-all-ages, guaranteed!

Adults: $10, Children (under 12 yrs.): $5
Maximum cost per family: $25

Please Note: Your mailed-in check will be your reservation. Sorry, we cannot guarantee dinners for those without reservations. Checks need to be received by Wednesday, March 26th. Reservations will be taken on a first-come, first-pay basis, for the first 100 seats.

Make your checks payable to Beth Shalom Synagogue and mail your check and reservation form (below) to:
Beth Shalom Synagogue, 5827 North Trenholm Road, Columbia, SC 29206

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Family Shabbat Dinner - Friday, March 28, 2008

Name______________________________ Phone___________________________

Number Attending: Adults_____________ Children___________
Amount Enclosed $________________

Weekly Annoncements, 3/21

Shabbat morning babysitting will be provided each week from 10:15 am - 12:15 pm, in the nursery, for ages 5 and under. This is sponsored Beth Shalom Sisterhood and B’nai B’rith girls.

Saturday, March 22:10 a.m. Learner Service in the Kline auditorium (main service, as usual, will be in the sanctuary).8 p.m. 1st Annual Purim Party Wine Tasting. Featuring outstanding kosher for Passover wines from Israel (Social Hall).

Religious School - Spring Break - Sunday, March 23 through Sunday, March 30 Tuesday,

March 25–6:30 p.m. Sisterhood Board meeting in the library.

Wednesday, March 26–6:30 p.m. Ritual Committee meeting in the library.

Thursday, March 27:5 p.m. Harvest Hope Food Bank project–volunteers will staff the emergency food pantry. 6:45 p.m. Minyan service at Harvest Hope Food Bank (2220 Shop Rd).

Friday, March 28:6:00 p.m. Early musical family Shabbat evening services. Shabbat dinner following services. 6:45 p.m. Family Shabbat dinner. Dinner will be: Barbeque chicken, baked beans, potato salad, tossed salad with fruit & cookies for dessert. Adults: $10, Children (under 12 yrs.): $5, Maximum cost per family: $25. Your mailed-in check will be your reservation. Checks need to be received by Wednesday, March 26th. You can drop off your check and RSVP form with the office or mail it to: Beth Shalom Synagogue, 5827 N. Trenholm Road Columbia, SC 29206. Many thanks to our hosts for the Shabbat dinner, Athena Woscek & Daniel Shoemaker!!

Sunday, March 30–10 a.m. ADULT EDUCATION SEMINAR: Moderated by Dr. Joshua Frankel. Topic: "How One Becomes a Rabbi, and Why I Didn't Become One." Lox & bagel breakfast $4 per person.

FLOWER POWER! This week’s Bema flowers are being donated by:Gad & Bobbi Matzner In honor of our grandchildren, Hallie & Chloe Matzner.

DVDs for the Peace Corpsin Namibia, Africa
Recreational opportunities in Namibia, like all else, are scarce. There is no TV. Peace Corps volunteers rely mainly on DVDs, always in short supply. An exchange of E-mails determined that the volunteers in Africa would welcome DVDs from Columbia, and they would not only be used for recreational purposes, but to enrich the school curriculum where suitable and to reward students for special achievement. Jerry Breger initiated a project proposal for Beth Shalom Synagogue, to provide DVDs for the Peace Corps volunteers by contributions. The proposal was approved and the project is now underway. Please put your DVD (new or used) contributions that you wish to contribute, in the box in the foyer by the office. The highest order of charity -- the greatest mitzvah -- is to give to those in need we do not know.

Announcements, 3/21

Shabbat morning babysitting will be provided each week from 10:15 am - 12:15 pm, in the nursery, for ages 5 and under. This is sponsored Beth Shalom Sisterhood and B'nai B'rith girls.

Saturday, March 22:
10 a.m. Learner Service in the Kline auditorium (main service, as usual, will be in the sanctuary).
8 p.m. 1st Annual Purim Party Wine Tasting. Featuring outstanding kosher for Passover wines from Israel (Social Hall).

Religious School - Spring Break
Sunday, March 23 through Sunday, March 30

Tuesday, March 25–6:30 p.m. Sisterhood Board meeting in the library.

Wednesday, March 26–6:30 p.m. Ritual Committee meeting in the library.

Thursday, March 27:
5 p.m. Harvest Hope Food Bank project–volunteers will staff the emergency food pantry.
6:45 p.m. Minyan service at Harvest Hope Food Bank (2220 Shop Rd).

Friday, March 28:
6:00 p.m. Early musical family Shabbat evening services. Shabbat dinner following services.
6:45 p.m. Family Shabbat dinner. Dinner will be: Barbeque chicken, baked beans, potato salad, tossed salad with fruit & cookies for dessert. Adults: $10, Children (under 12 yrs.): $5, Maximum cost per family: $25. Your mailed-in check will be your reservation. Checks need to be received by Wednesday, March 26th. You can drop off your check and RSVP form with the office or mail it to: Beth Shalom Synagogue, 5827 N. Trenholm Road Columbia, SC 29206. Many thanks to our hosts for the Shabbat dinner, Athena Woscek & Daniel Shoemaker!!

Sunday, March 30–10 a.m. ADULT EDUCATION SEMINAR: Moderated by Dr. Joshua Frankel. Topic: "How One Becomes a Rabbi, and Why I Didn't Become One." Lox & bagel breakfast $4 per person.

FLOWER POWER!

This week's Bema flowers are being donated by:
Gad & Bobbi Matzner
In honor of our grandchildren, Hallie & Chloe Matzner.

The DVD Project at Beth Shalom Synagogue

This project originated with the letters of Leslie Michael, a Peace Corps volunteer in Namibia to Jerry Breger in Columbia. Leslie is a retired school teacher who joined the Peace Corps last autumn and was assigned to Namibia in December. Jerry is an emeritus professor of economics at USC. Leslie's letters described this barren and impoverished country called Namibia and the immense challenge the Peace Corps faces to educate its children and to spur development there. Namibia is a new country in West Africa, founded in 1990 and struggling with the basics of development: economic, social, political, medical, and educational. Leslie reports that education is a bright spot in the development picture. Students and teachers are willing to work hard for long hours with few resources, and progress is good.

Recreational opportunities in Namibia, like all else, are scarce. There is no TV. Peace Corps volunteers rely mainly on DVDs, always in short supply. An exchange of E-mails determined that the volunteers would welcome DVDs from Columbia, and they would not only be used for recreational purposes, but to enrich the school curriculum where suitable and to reward students for special achievement. Jerry drafted a project proposal for Beth Shalom Synagogue to provide DVDs for the Peace Corps volunteers either by contributions or purchase. The proposal was approved and the project is now underway.

In accordance with the Talmudic concept of Tikkkun Olom, repairing the world, this is a most worthy endeavor. Beth Shalom is happy to commit to it and welcomes the cooperation of any other organization or individual who wishes to participate in this cause.

Please put the DVDs (new or used) you wish to contribute in the box in the foyer by the office.

The highest order of charity –
The greatest mitzvah –
Is to give to those in need we do not know.