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"Am I My Planet's Keeper?"
Evonne Marzouk to Lead Discussion on
Torah & Environmental Responsibility
Sunday, May 1, 10 am at TI
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The Adult Education and Environmental committees are proud to host Evonne Marzouk, left, for a discussion entitled "Am I My Planet's Keeper?: Torah and Environmental Responsibility in a Fragile World," an overview of Jewish-environmental teachings and suggested applications on Sunday, May 1, at 10:00 at Tikvat Israel.
Ms. Marzouk is the founder and Executive Director of Canfei Nesharim, which educates and empowers Jewish individuals, organizations and communities to take an active role in protecting the environment, in order to build a more sustainable world. She also leads "Maayan Olam," a Torah-environment committee serving three synagogues in Silver Spring.
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Mark Your Calendars:
Sunday, May 15, 10:30-2
Broadman-Kaplan ECC Carnival,
Auction & Raffle Extravaganza
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 These two live auction items (both made by ECC students) are just a sample of the many items that will be  available to bid on, including a reserved a High Holiday parking space, several artworks by Avy Ashery and other ArtSites artists, sports memorabilia, gift certificates & much more.
Join us in the Social Hall for a great time (including moonbounce and other fun activities for children) and a great fundraiser for our Early Childhood Center, Sunday, May 15, from 10:30 am - 2:00 pm.
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Cantor's Concert Sunday, June 5, at TI
Click HERE for your
Ticket Order/Sponsorship Form
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Two New Learning Opportunities at TI
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· Talmud Study With Rabbi Gorin
The Rabbi will be teaching a Talmud class beginning Tuesday May 3, immediately after evening minyan. This class will be appropriate for those who have never studied Talmud before, but some working knowledge of Hebrew will be expected. Participants will study the first chapter of the first tractate of the Talmud - Tractate Berakhot, which deals with prayer and synagogue life. Please contact the Rabbi if you are planning to participate.
· Haftarah Trope Training With Wendy Morrison
Eight one-hour sessions on Shabbat mornings following kiddush, beginning June 11 and ending July 30, to be held in the boardroom, in the rear of the Sanctuary. To sign up, contact Wendy at klezmer@comcast.net.
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Shabbat Shalom
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Tonight
6:30 pm - Kabbalat Shabbat, in the Chapel.
Shabbat Morning
9:30 am - Congregational Shabbat Service.
Shabbat Afternoon
6:30 pm - Mincha.
Art above: "Jerusalem," printed blank card by ArtSites artist Marsha Goldfine. In the ArtSites gallery at Tikvat Israel.
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Pesach 5771
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Click here to access the Pesach 5771 Information Packet for the Tikvat Israel community, which includes information about service times for the final days of the holiday. Pesach concludes at sundown on the evening of Tuesday, April 26.
Click here to access a list of several local and national tzedakah opportunities for Pesach 5771.
Chag Sameach!
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Do You Have an April Birthday or Anniversary?
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Why not celebrate it with your fellow congregants on Shabbat morning, Apr. 30, 2011?
Send us your name(s) and the date and indicate if it is your birthday or anniversary (or that of a family member or friend) and we'll make sure to include it in the Shabbat Sheet for that day. The cake (chametz, of course) will be served at kiddush.
The cost is $18 per birthday and $36 per anniversary.
Send your information and payment to the Tikvat Israel office, or call 301-762-7338 or email and ask to be billed by the close of business today, Friday, April 22.
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