Dr. Lilly Filler and Bruce Filler will speak during Shabbat morning services, February 28th, about their recent experience with the Jewish Community of Cuba. Come and hear!
Friday, February 27–8:00 p.m. Shabbat evening services. Dessert Oneg Shabbat following late services; Sponsored Oneg Shabbat in honor of Melton Kligman's 80th birthday. Sponsored by Helene Kligman, Lyssa & Jonathan Harvey, Heidi & David Lovit and Vanessa & Joe Kligman.
Saturday, February 28:
9:45 a.m. Shabbat morning services
11:00 a.m. Jr. Congregation
1:00 p.m. Shabbat discussion group following Kiddush.
Tuesday, March 3:
11:30 a.m. Adult Education Academy "Lunch and Learn": "Personalities and Tales of the Torah."
6:30 p.m. Board of Education Meeting in the library.
Wednesday, March 4–7:00 p.m. Beth Shalom Sisterhood Book Club Meeting in the library.
Thursday, March 5:
5:30 p.m. Adult B'nai Mitzvah Class.
7:00 p.m. Adult Education Academy Session I: "Is Midrash Hogwash Or Can It Change My Life?"
7:50 p.m. Adult Education Academy Session II: Personalities and Tales of the Torah." Stephanie Alexander will lead the class in a discussion on "Zipora."
Friday, March 6–6:30 p.m. 4th & 5th Grade Shabbat service.
Saturday, March 7:
9:45 a.m. Shabbat morning services
11:00 a.m. Junior Congregation
1:00 p.m. Shabbat discussion group following Kiddush.
Sunday, March 8:
9:30 a.m. Sunday School; Preschool Program
10:00 a.m. Community Purim Carnival in the social hall. This is a joint program with Tree of Life. Bring a dry or canned food item to donate to the JFS food pantry. $5.00 per child for games and child's lunch of pizza, hamantaschen & soda. $5.00 per adult lunch.
4:00 p.m. 12th Grade class with Rabbi Case at the Original House of Pancakes
Monday, March 9–6:00 p.m. A Hoedown in Shushan. Everyone is invited to join us for Purim Dinner, Megillah Reading, and a Purim Play. The Southern Klezmer band will play Jewish Klezmer music. Come in costume for the costume parade. Purim dinner will include spaghetti, garlic bread and salad. Adults: $6, Children (under 12 yrs.): $3. Maximum cost per family: $15. RSVP by calling the office at 782-2500 or email at BethShalom@bellsouth.net
Tuesday, March 10–11:30 a.m. Adult Education Academy "Lunch and Learn": "Personalities and Tales of the Torah."
Wednesday, March 11:
6:30 p.m. 11th Grade Class & Dinner with Rebecca & Rabbi Case
6:30 p.m. Executive Board Meeting in the library.
7:30 p.m. Board of Directors Meeting in the library
Thursday, March 12:
5:30 p.m. Adult B'nai Mitzvah Class.
7:00 p.m. Adult Education Academy Session I: "Is Midrash Hogwash Or Can It Change My Life?"
7:50 p.m. Adult Education Academy Session II: Personalities and Tales of the Torah." Rabbi Sanford Marcus will lead the class in a discussion on "Moses".
FLOWER POWER
This week's Bema flowers are being donated by:
Lyssa & Jonathan Harvey
In honor of Melton Kligman's 80th birthday
Katherine & Jay Friedman
In memory of my mother, Kay Politis
Mary Winter
In memory of Rosa Winter
Shirley & Bernard Levine
In memory of my brother, Sidney Aaron Levine
Friday, February 27, 2009
Friday, February 20, 2009
Join us for "Layers in Time" on 2/21
Owen Chesnut will deliver a talk on Shabbat morning, “Layers in Time: Recent Archaeological Discoveries in Jerusalem.” Chesnut will share some of the meaningful discoveries from the First and Second Temple periods with our congregation.
Owen Chesnut is a Ph.D. student in Biblical Archaeology at Andrews University. He is working on his dissertation, which is a site report of Tell Safut, a site 12 km north of Amman in Jordan. In addition he is teaching several classes at the undergrad level at Andrews. He has participated in the Temple Mount Sifting Project, excavated at Tell es-Safi, and is currently a staff member and undergrad field school coordinator for the sites of Tall Jalul and Tall Hisban. Owen received his BA in Ancient Near Eastern Archaeology and Old Testament studies from Wheaton College, and received a MA in Historical Geography from Jerusalem University College.
Owen Chesnut is a Ph.D. student in Biblical Archaeology at Andrews University. He is working on his dissertation, which is a site report of Tell Safut, a site 12 km north of Amman in Jordan. In addition he is teaching several classes at the undergrad level at Andrews. He has participated in the Temple Mount Sifting Project, excavated at Tell es-Safi, and is currently a staff member and undergrad field school coordinator for the sites of Tall Jalul and Tall Hisban. Owen received his BA in Ancient Near Eastern Archaeology and Old Testament studies from Wheaton College, and received a MA in Historical Geography from Jerusalem University College.
Weekly Announcements, 2/20
SPONSORED KIDDUSH
Saturday, February 21:
9:45 a.m. Shabbat morning services; Guest speaker: Owen Chesnut PhD, candidate from the Dig the Past Program. Sponsored Kiddush luncheon in honor of our families and Beth Shalom Synagogue. Sponsored by Sarah & Tobie Drucker and Robin & Neal Lourie.
1:00 p.m. Shabbat discussion group following Kiddush.
DIG THE PAST
Sunday, February 22:
9:00 a.m. Dig the Past Community Wide Program. The science of archaeology come alive - as it connects participants to the people and history of Israel.
9:30 a.m. Sunday School
10:00 a.m. Adult Education Seminar. Speaker: Dr. Leon Spotts, Topic: “The Parable of the Good Samaritan.” Bagel & lox breakfast $4 per person.
4:00 p.m. 12th Grade Class with Rabbi Case at the Original Pancake House (Trenholm Plaza).
ADULT EDUCATION (DAY CLASS)
Tuesday, February 24:
11:30 a.m. Adult Education Academy (Day Class): Lunch and Learn: “Personalities and Tales of the Torah.”
6:30 p.m. Sisterhood Rosh Chodesh Supper Club. Tu B’Shvat event. (Location TBA).
HARVEST HOPE FOOD BANK⁄ADULT EDUCATION
Thursday, February 26:
5:00 p.m. Harvest Hope Food Bank project. Volunteers will staff the emergency food pantry.
5:30 p.m. Adult B’nai Mitzvah Class.
7:00 p.m. Adult Education Academy (Evening Class) Session I: “Is Midrash Hogwash Or Can It Change My Life?”
7:50 p.m. Adult Education Academy (Evening Class) Session II: Personalities and Tales of the Torah.” Howard Stravitz will lead the class in a discussion on “Abraham.”
SPONSORED ONEG SHABBAT
Friday, February 27–8:00 p.m. Shabbat evening services. Dessert Oneg Shabbat following late services; Sponsored Oneg Shabbat in honor of Melton Kligman’s 80th birthday. Sponsored by Helene Kligman, Lyssa & Jonathan Harvey, Heidi & David Lovit and Vanessa & Joe Kligman.
JUNIOR CONGREGATION
Saturday, February 28:
9:45 a.m. Shabbat morning services
11:00 a.m. Jr. Congregation
1:00 p.m. Shabbat discussion group following Kiddush.
ADULT EDUCATION (DAY CLASS)
Tuesday, March 3:
11:30 a.m. Adult Education Academy (Day Class): Lunch and Learn: “Personalities and Tales of the Torah.”
6:30 p.m. Board of Education Meeting in the library.
SISTERHOOD BOOK CLUB
Wednesday, March 4–7:00 p.m. Beth Shalom Sisterhood Book Club Meeting in the library.
ADULT EDUCATION
Thursday, March 5:
5:30 p.m. Adult B’nai Mitzvah Class.
7:00 p.m. Adult Education Academy (Evening Class)
Session I: “Is Midrash Hogwash Or Can It Change My Life?”
7:50 p.m. Adult Education Academy (Evening Class)
Session II: Personalities and Tales of the Torah.” Stephanie Alexander will lead the class in a discussion on “Zipora.”
KABBALAT SHABBAT
Friday, March 6–6:30 p.m. 4th & 5th Grade Shabbat service.
FLOWER POWER
This week’s Bema flowers are being donated by:
Stuart & Jodi Cohen
In memory of Jimmy Cohen
Judith Litman Lindau
In honor of the marriage of Samantha Mazo & Alex Gordon
Mary Winter
In memory of Benjamin Moses Winter
Saturday, February 21:
9:45 a.m. Shabbat morning services; Guest speaker: Owen Chesnut PhD, candidate from the Dig the Past Program. Sponsored Kiddush luncheon in honor of our families and Beth Shalom Synagogue. Sponsored by Sarah & Tobie Drucker and Robin & Neal Lourie.
1:00 p.m. Shabbat discussion group following Kiddush.
DIG THE PAST
Sunday, February 22:
9:00 a.m. Dig the Past Community Wide Program. The science of archaeology come alive - as it connects participants to the people and history of Israel.
9:30 a.m. Sunday School
10:00 a.m. Adult Education Seminar. Speaker: Dr. Leon Spotts, Topic: “The Parable of the Good Samaritan.” Bagel & lox breakfast $4 per person.
4:00 p.m. 12th Grade Class with Rabbi Case at the Original Pancake House (Trenholm Plaza).
ADULT EDUCATION (DAY CLASS)
Tuesday, February 24:
11:30 a.m. Adult Education Academy (Day Class): Lunch and Learn: “Personalities and Tales of the Torah.”
6:30 p.m. Sisterhood Rosh Chodesh Supper Club. Tu B’Shvat event. (Location TBA).
HARVEST HOPE FOOD BANK⁄ADULT EDUCATION
Thursday, February 26:
5:00 p.m. Harvest Hope Food Bank project. Volunteers will staff the emergency food pantry.
5:30 p.m. Adult B’nai Mitzvah Class.
7:00 p.m. Adult Education Academy (Evening Class) Session I: “Is Midrash Hogwash Or Can It Change My Life?”
7:50 p.m. Adult Education Academy (Evening Class) Session II: Personalities and Tales of the Torah.” Howard Stravitz will lead the class in a discussion on “Abraham.”
SPONSORED ONEG SHABBAT
Friday, February 27–8:00 p.m. Shabbat evening services. Dessert Oneg Shabbat following late services; Sponsored Oneg Shabbat in honor of Melton Kligman’s 80th birthday. Sponsored by Helene Kligman, Lyssa & Jonathan Harvey, Heidi & David Lovit and Vanessa & Joe Kligman.
JUNIOR CONGREGATION
Saturday, February 28:
9:45 a.m. Shabbat morning services
11:00 a.m. Jr. Congregation
1:00 p.m. Shabbat discussion group following Kiddush.
ADULT EDUCATION (DAY CLASS)
Tuesday, March 3:
11:30 a.m. Adult Education Academy (Day Class): Lunch and Learn: “Personalities and Tales of the Torah.”
6:30 p.m. Board of Education Meeting in the library.
SISTERHOOD BOOK CLUB
Wednesday, March 4–7:00 p.m. Beth Shalom Sisterhood Book Club Meeting in the library.
ADULT EDUCATION
Thursday, March 5:
5:30 p.m. Adult B’nai Mitzvah Class.
7:00 p.m. Adult Education Academy (Evening Class)
Session I: “Is Midrash Hogwash Or Can It Change My Life?”
7:50 p.m. Adult Education Academy (Evening Class)
Session II: Personalities and Tales of the Torah.” Stephanie Alexander will lead the class in a discussion on “Zipora.”
KABBALAT SHABBAT
Friday, March 6–6:30 p.m. 4th & 5th Grade Shabbat service.
FLOWER POWER
This week’s Bema flowers are being donated by:
Stuart & Jodi Cohen
In memory of Jimmy Cohen
Judith Litman Lindau
In honor of the marriage of Samantha Mazo & Alex Gordon
Mary Winter
In memory of Benjamin Moses Winter
Monday, February 09, 2009
Adult Education Academy Classes, Winter Session
There are 2 offerings!
For the Lunch and Learn class, a donation of $11.00 per session or $36.00 for the series is requested.
Tuesday mornings:
11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Dates:February 17 & 24 and March 3 & 10
Lunch and Learn
Title: Personalities and Tales of the Torah
Each week we will concentrate on a different personality within the Torah.
A light dairy lunch will be provided.
Taught by: Rabbi Jonathan Case and Rebecca Pinsker
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Thursday evenings:
Dates: February 19 & 26 and March 5 & 12
For the evening session classes, a donation of $11.00 or $36.00 for the series is requested (this includes both evening classes).
Session 1: 7:00 - 7:45 p.m.
Is Midrash Hogwash or Can it Change My Life?
Taught by Rabbi Jonathan Case
Session 2: 7:50 - 8:35.m.
Personalities and Tales of the Torah
Taught by (to be announced)
Call the office at 782-2500 or email BethShalom@bellsouth.net to register for your class. Make sure to tell us which class you want to register for.
For the Lunch and Learn class, a donation of $11.00 per session or $36.00 for the series is requested.
Tuesday mornings:
11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Dates:February 17 & 24 and March 3 & 10
Lunch and Learn
Title: Personalities and Tales of the Torah
Each week we will concentrate on a different personality within the Torah.
A light dairy lunch will be provided.
Taught by: Rabbi Jonathan Case and Rebecca Pinsker
*************************************************
Thursday evenings:
Dates: February 19 & 26 and March 5 & 12
For the evening session classes, a donation of $11.00 or $36.00 for the series is requested (this includes both evening classes).
Session 1: 7:00 - 7:45 p.m.
Is Midrash Hogwash or Can it Change My Life?
Taught by Rabbi Jonathan Case
Session 2: 7:50 - 8:35.m.
Personalities and Tales of the Torah
Taught by (to be announced)
Call the office at 782-2500 or email BethShalom@bellsouth.net to register for your class. Make sure to tell us which class you want to register for.
Announcements, 2/6
Tuesday, February 10–6:30 p.m. Purim Committee meeting in the library.
Wednesday, February 11:
6:30 p.m. 11th Grade class & nosh with Rebecca Pinsker & Rabbi Case.
6:30 p.m. Social & Programming Committee meeting in the library.
Thursday, February 12–5:30 p.m. Adult B’nai Mitzvah Class.
Friday, February 13–6:30 p.m. Susan Feldman Bat Mitzvah.
Saturday, February 14:
9:45 a.m. Susan Feldman Bat Mitzvah.
1:00 p.m. Shabbat discussion group following Kiddush.
Sunday, February 15–NO SUNDAY SCHOOL
Tuesday, February 17:
11:30 a.m. Adult Education Academy (Day Class): Lunch and Learn: Personalities and Tales of the Torah. (See insert page for more details and how to register for the class).
6:30 p.m. Sisterhood Board meeting in the library.
Wednesday, February 18–6:30 p.m. Social & Programming Committee meeting in the library.
Thursday, February 19:
5:30 p.m. Adult B’nai Mitzvah Class
7:00 p.m. Adult Education Academy (Evening Class) Session I: Is Midrash Hogwash Or Can It Change My Life? (See insert page for more details and how to register for the class).
7:50 p.m. Adult Education Academy (Evening Class) Session II: Personalities and Tales of the Torah. (See insert page for more details and how to register for the class).
Saturday, February 21:
9:45 a.m. Shabbat morning services; Guest speaker: Owen Chesnut PhD, candidate from the Dig the Past Program. Sponsored Kiddush luncheon in honor of our families and Beth Shalom Synagogue. Sponsored by Sarah & Tobie Drucker and Robin & Neal Lourie.
11:00 a.m. Tot Shabbat
1:00 p.m. Shabbat discussion group following Kiddush.
Sunday, February 22:
9:00 a.m. Dig the Past Community Wide Program. The science of archaeology come alive - as it connects participants to the people and history of Israel. See flyer to sign up to participate in this exciting event.
9:30 a.m. Sunday School.
10:00 a.m. Adult Education Seminar. Speaker: Dr. Leon Spotts, Topic: The Parable of the Good Samaritan. Bagel & lox breakfast $4 per person.
4:00 p.m. 12th Grade Class with Rabbi Case at the Original Pancake House (Trenholm Plaza).
Tuesday, February 24:
11:30 a.m. Adult Education Academy (Day Class): Lunch and Learn: Personalities and Tales of the Torah.
6:30 p.m. Sisterhood Rosh Chodesh Supper Club. Tu B'Shvat event. (Location TBA).
Thursday, February 26:
5 p.m. Harvest Hope Food Bank project. Volunteers will staff the emergency food pantry.
5:30 p.m. Adult B’nai Mitzvah Class.
7:00 p.m. Adult Education Academy (Evening Class) Session I: Is Midrash Hogwash Or Can It Change My Life?
7:50 p.m. Adult Education Academy (Evening Class) Session II: Personalities and Tales of the Torah.
FLOWER POWER
This week's Bema flowers are being donated by:
Elizabeth Gross, in loving memory of Dr. Arthur Gross
and
Annette Carson, in memory of Herbert Carson
Wednesday, February 11:
6:30 p.m. 11th Grade class & nosh with Rebecca Pinsker & Rabbi Case.
6:30 p.m. Social & Programming Committee meeting in the library.
Thursday, February 12–5:30 p.m. Adult B’nai Mitzvah Class.
Friday, February 13–6:30 p.m. Susan Feldman Bat Mitzvah.
Saturday, February 14:
9:45 a.m. Susan Feldman Bat Mitzvah.
1:00 p.m. Shabbat discussion group following Kiddush.
Sunday, February 15–NO SUNDAY SCHOOL
Tuesday, February 17:
11:30 a.m. Adult Education Academy (Day Class): Lunch and Learn: Personalities and Tales of the Torah. (See insert page for more details and how to register for the class).
6:30 p.m. Sisterhood Board meeting in the library.
Wednesday, February 18–6:30 p.m. Social & Programming Committee meeting in the library.
Thursday, February 19:
5:30 p.m. Adult B’nai Mitzvah Class
7:00 p.m. Adult Education Academy (Evening Class) Session I: Is Midrash Hogwash Or Can It Change My Life? (See insert page for more details and how to register for the class).
7:50 p.m. Adult Education Academy (Evening Class) Session II: Personalities and Tales of the Torah. (See insert page for more details and how to register for the class).
Saturday, February 21:
9:45 a.m. Shabbat morning services; Guest speaker: Owen Chesnut PhD, candidate from the Dig the Past Program. Sponsored Kiddush luncheon in honor of our families and Beth Shalom Synagogue. Sponsored by Sarah & Tobie Drucker and Robin & Neal Lourie.
11:00 a.m. Tot Shabbat
1:00 p.m. Shabbat discussion group following Kiddush.
Sunday, February 22:
9:00 a.m. Dig the Past Community Wide Program. The science of archaeology come alive - as it connects participants to the people and history of Israel. See flyer to sign up to participate in this exciting event.
9:30 a.m. Sunday School.
10:00 a.m. Adult Education Seminar. Speaker: Dr. Leon Spotts, Topic: The Parable of the Good Samaritan. Bagel & lox breakfast $4 per person.
4:00 p.m. 12th Grade Class with Rabbi Case at the Original Pancake House (Trenholm Plaza).
Tuesday, February 24:
11:30 a.m. Adult Education Academy (Day Class): Lunch and Learn: Personalities and Tales of the Torah.
6:30 p.m. Sisterhood Rosh Chodesh Supper Club. Tu B'Shvat event. (Location TBA).
Thursday, February 26:
5 p.m. Harvest Hope Food Bank project. Volunteers will staff the emergency food pantry.
5:30 p.m. Adult B’nai Mitzvah Class.
7:00 p.m. Adult Education Academy (Evening Class) Session I: Is Midrash Hogwash Or Can It Change My Life?
7:50 p.m. Adult Education Academy (Evening Class) Session II: Personalities and Tales of the Torah.
FLOWER POWER
This week's Bema flowers are being donated by:
Elizabeth Gross, in loving memory of Dr. Arthur Gross
and
Annette Carson, in memory of Herbert Carson
Monday, February 02, 2009
Second Chance to See Prof. Lehman-Wilzig
If you missed Prof. Sam Lehman-Wilzig's lecture in January on Obama and the Middle East, don't worry. We've posted the video here, on Facebook and on our Shul Tube page on the website.
Join us on Facebook!
Beth Shalom has a Facebook presence now, and we want you to be one of our friends. If you're already on Facebook, you can do a search for Beth Shalom Synagogue, and friend us.
While you're there, check out Rabbi Case's "jewtube" videos. Each week, he presents a short drash on the Torah portion. Leave us a comment, write on our wall and tell us what you think.
If you're not on Facebook, you'll need to create a (free) account. For more information, go to www.facebook.com.
See you there!
While you're there, check out Rabbi Case's "jewtube" videos. Each week, he presents a short drash on the Torah portion. Leave us a comment, write on our wall and tell us what you think.
If you're not on Facebook, you'll need to create a (free) account. For more information, go to www.facebook.com.
See you there!
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