Weekly Announcements, January 12

Upcoming Events:

Saturday, January 12–10:30 a.m. Teen Shabbat; Learner Recognition; Junior Congregation.

Sunday, January 13:
10 a.m. 5th-7th Grade Family Education Program–Havdalah.
10:30 a.m. Sisterhood Open Meeting. It's time to re-energize & re-organize BSS Sisterhood! Please make plans to attend this very important meeting.

Monday, January 14–6:30 p.m. Ritual Committee meeting in the library.

Tuesday, January 15–5:30 p.m. Membership Committee meeting in the library.

Wednesday, January 16:
5 p.m. Finance Committee meeting in the library.
7:30 p.m. Board of Directors meeting in the library.

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.

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.

Saturday, January 26–7 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.

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).

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.