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Don't Miss Our Autumn Hoedown
Sunday, Nov. 7
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 Chuckwagon Supper & Square Dance in the TI Social Hall, with caller Steve Schuster. Buffet Supper at 6 Dance Lesson at 6:30 Dancing till 8:30
Dancing for everyone age 9 and older. Supervised play for children ages 3-8.Cost: $15 adults (13+), $6 children. Family maximum of $40.RSVP to the Tikvat Israel office (301-762-7338) or via email, tikvatoffice@gmail.com (subject line "Hoedown"). Reservation deadline extended. Sign up TODAY.
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Adult Programs
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Sunday, Nov. 7
 ˇ 1:30-3:00 pm - ArtSites Educational Program: "Genealogy Inspires Art". Noted artist and TI member Melanie Grishman will give a presentation, with slide show, of art inspired by genealogical research.
ˇ 6:00-8:30 pm - Chuckwagon Supper and Square Dance at TI. See details above.
Thursday, Nov. 11 -
 ˇ 12:00 noon - Hazak Lunch and Program. Veterans Day Presentation by Tikvat Israel member Harvey T. Kaplan, Colonel, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Ret.) on "Serving our Nation as an American Jew in the U.S. Military...in the United States, Vietnam, Germany, and the World." Please bring a dairy lunch. Drinks and dessert will be served. The program will begin at 12:45.
Sunday, Nov. 14  ˇ 8:00-9:30 pm - Literary Café, honoring our own Dr. Herman Jacob Flax as long-time poet. The evening will feature readings from the writings of Dr. Flax, Paul Grayson and Shelly Goldin. Paul and Shelly will read their own writings. Judy Katz and Sam Freedenberg will read Dr. Flax's poetry. Marcia Bronstein will provide a musical interlude. Desserts, fruits, coffee and tea will keep attendees happy for a nominal fee of $5.00/person. Contributions to Tikvat Israel, honoring Dr. Flax, are welcome. RSVP expected in the TI office (301-762-7338) by November 10.Sunday, Nov 21ˇ 7:30-9:00 pm - Thanksgiving Sing: Joint Program With Silver Spring Presbyterian Church. Everyone is invited. Featuring the Tikvat Israel Choir and Eine Kleine Tikva. At Silver Spring Presbyterian Church, 580 University Boulevard East, Silver Spring. A maariv service will be held at 7:00.
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Yoga Is Moving to Thursday Evenings
Starting Nov. 4
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A new 6-  week session of Beginner's Yoga starts next week, and anyone interested in improving their overall health and well-being is invited to join in this safe Level 1 practice. No previous yoga background is required. Men and women of all ages, shapes and sizes are welcome. Note: participants should be free of severe injuries and special conditions. Dates: Thursday Evenings, Nov. 4 - Dec. 16 ( no class on Nov 25th - Thanksgiving Day) Time: 6:00 - 7:20 PM Location: TI Library Annex Cost for TI Members: $79.00/6 Week Session; $15.00/per class--Pay-As-You-Go Cost for Non-Members: $90.00/6 Week Session; $18.00/per class-- Pay-As-You-Go
To sign up for either the full 6 week session, or if you plan to drop-in, please send an e-mail to instructor Sarah Fishman at namastesarah@gmail.com. If you own them, please bring a yoga mat, two blocks, a strap, and a water bottle. If you need to purchase equipment before the first session please contact Sarah; cash or checks payable to Sarah Fishman may be used for the session cost and/or equipment.
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Jewish Folk Arts Festival Concert
At Berman Academy to Feature
Our Own Cantor Rochelle Helzner
(click the poster below for more information and to order tickets)
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Winter Coat Drive
Extended to
10 am Today
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Members of the Tikvat Israel Adult Education Committee, above, collected winter coats, hats, scarves, mittens, and gloves in the Social Hall on Sunday, Oct. 1. The collection will benefit families in need at Linkages to Learning at Harmony Hills Elementary School.
The drive has been extended to 10 am this morning. Two tables have been set aside in the Social Hall for dropoff. Ring the office at the main entrance to enter the synagogue with your donation.
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Family Day
Art Workshop at TI, Sunday
Nov. 14
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Join us at the synagogue on Sunday, Nov. 14, from 2-4 pm for a Parent/Child art workshop--a prelude to the Washington Jewish Folk Arts Festival set for the following Sunday at the JCC in Rockville.
The ArtSites workshop will get your creative juices flowing and get you ready for the Festival and all it has to offer you and your family. The only cost is for supplies. You can register for the TI program at the Folk Arts Festival website--just click on "weeklong workshop registration" on this page (which includes details on the TI workshops).
We hope you will join us for either/or both the TI program and the festival itself during that time. If you have any questions, please contact Bobbi Gorban at bprem@aol.com or 301-838-4336.
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Call for Dreydl Volunteers, Dec. 6
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The Social Action Committee is having a dreydl party for the Jewish residents at the Aspenwood Senior Living Community on Monday, Dec. 6 at 2 pm. If you would like to play dreydl with the seniors and enjoy latkes and chanukah cookies, please contact Roma Sohn at romarvin@comcast.net or call 301-598-3894
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Upcoming Shabbatot
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29 Heshvan - Nov 5-6
Friday
5:30 pm - Shabbat Is Special
6:30 pm - Kabbalat Shabbat
Saturday
9:30 am - Congregational Shabbat Service / Bar Mitzvah of Josh Lempert
10:30 am - Junior Congregation
6 Kislev - Nov 12-13
Friday
6:30 pm - Kabbalat Shabbat With Instruments
(preceded by hors d'oeuvres at 5:45 pm)
Saturday
9:30 am - Congregational Shabbat Service / Bat Mitzvah of Sarah Hoffman
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Share Your Simchas With the TI Community
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to let them know about your special days and simchas.
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