Weekly Announcements, 1/19

Upcoming Events:

Saturday, January 19–9:45 a.m.
Magen David Award presentation to Bill Stern; Special kiddush luncheon following services in honor of Bill Stern.

Sunday, January 20
10 a.m. No Hebrew School
10 a.m. Unveiling of the stone for Tillie Gendil at Hebrew Benevolent Cemetery.

Tuesday, January 22–7 p.m. Jewish Women’s Book Club meeting in the library. Join us two books: "Suite Francaise" by Irene Nemirovsky and "The Angel of Forgetfulness" by Steve Stern.

Thursday, January 24:
7 p.m. Adult Education Academy Classes
8:10 p.m. Adult Education Academy Classes

Friday, January 25:
6:30 p.m. 7th Grade service
7:30 p.m. Family Shabbat dinner. 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, January 23rd. 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. Thank you to Sandra & Jack Whitton for chairing this Shabbat dinner!

Saturday, January 26:
9:45 a.m. Shabbat Services
10 a.m. Learner Service - Rabbi Siff has started 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 p.m. Screening & Discussion: "Trembling Before G-d" Join us as we watch this documentary which explores the challenges of committed Jews who are gay, struggling to reconcile their sexual and religious identities.

Sunday, January 27:
10 a.m. Tu B’Shvat - Class Sederim
10 a.m. Adult Education Seminar: Topic: "Understanding the Conservative Movement's Latest Pronouncements on Homosexuality" led by Rabbi Siff. Bagel & lox breakfast, $4 per person.
Tuesday, January 29:
6:30 p.m. Sisterhood Meeting in the library.
6:30 p.m. Interfaith Committee Meeting in the social hall.

Thursday, January 31:
5 p.m. Harvest Hope Food Bank project - volunteers will staff the emergency food pantry from 5-8 pm.
6:45 p.m. Minyan service at Harvest Hope Food Bank (2220 Shop Rd).
7 p.m. Adult Education Academy Classes
8:10 p.m. Adult Education Academy Classes

Friday, February 1–6:30 p.m. Bat Mitzvah of Sydney Bland.

Saturday, February 2:
9:45 a.m. Bat Mitzvah of Sydney Bland.
10:30 a.m. Junior Congregation

Sunday, February 3–10 a.m. 3rd & 4th Grade Family Education-Mezuzzah Making⁄Blessing Books.

Thursday, February 7:
7 p.m. Adult Education Academy Classes
8:10 p.m. Adult Education Academy Classes

Friday, February 8:
6 p.m. Early Shabbat services
7 p.m. “Sharing Shabbat at Home” Shabbat dinners held at hosts homes. See insert page for more information and to RSVP for this dinner.

Saturday, February 9
9:45 a.m. Special Shabbat services dedicating the Carol Bernstein Social Hall. Special Kiddush to follow services in honor of the dedication in loving memory of Carol Bernstein.
10:30 a.m. Junior Congregation

Tuesday, February 12–6:30 p.m. Board of Education Meeting in the library.

Wednesday, February 13–7:30 p.m. Board of Directors Meeting in the library.