ArtSites, the Guild for Judaic Art

& Magen David Sephardic Synagogue 

Proudly Present

 Archie Granot

Renowned Jerusalem Papercut Artist

Wednesday, May 18, 2011, at 8:00 PM

at

Tikvat Israel

  

Archie Granot's exquisite papercuts, such as "Matriarchal Blessings," at left, have renewed and enhanced a traditional Jewish art form. Granot uses multiple layers of interlaced designs to create three-dimensional reliefs. His unique works utilize Hebrew inscriptions and Jewish imagery. Granot's inspirations are biblical, Talmudic, rabbinical and Jerusalem among others. His work includes ketubot, blessings for the home, ceremonial objects and books, including a Haggadah.

 

There is no charge for this program. RSVP to tikvatoffice@gmail.com, subject line "Granot," or call the TI office, 301-762-7338. Questions? Contact  Rozf002@juno.com.

·    7:00-9:00 pm - Bridge Night. Doors open at 7 with play beginning at 7:30 pm. Dessert served. $5/person contribution.  Singles and pairs welcome.  Call Carol Chelemer, 301-871-6773 or email her at carolchelemer@comcast.net for further information.

 

Thursday, May 12

·    12:00 Noon-2:00 pm - Hazak Lunch and program. "The Romance of the Yiddish Language." Presentation by Rabbi Emanuel Goldsmith, left, professor of Yiddish, Hebrew and Jewish studies at Queens College of the City University of New York for over 25 years. Please bring a dairy lunch. Drinks and dessert will be served. The program will begin at 12:45 pm. 

·    4:00-5:30 pm - Yoga with Sarah Fishman. Third class of seven-week session. Note earlier starting time. Discount for TI Members. For details contact Sarah at namastesarah@gmail.com. 

·    6:45-9:00 pm - Art Studio at Rio. A laid back, fun evening at the Amazing Art Studio in the Washingtonian Center, 205 Boardwalk Place, Gaithersburg (just one block north of the Rio Movie Theater building in Gaithersburg, MD). Hosted by the Tikvat Israel Sisterhood, the event is open to women of all ages (Sisterhood membership is not required). Make a one-of-a kind piece using fused glass or mosaics, or paint a pre-made ceramic bowl, plate, or other piece. We'll hang out as a group but will pay individually for whatever we choose to make. RSVP at tieventrsvp@gmail.com or by contacting Nancy Matheson at 301-460-2069 by Sunday, May 8.

 

 

On Sunday, May 15, 2011, from 9:30 am-12:30 pm the Social Action Committee is sponsoring a collection for our troops in Afghanistan and Iraq.  We will be collecting a variety of items in the Libarary Annex. Stop off and drop off on your way to the ECC Extravaganza (see story at right).

 

Among the items sought: instant soups, combs, antibacterial wipes, sunscreen, hard candy, hair bands/clips, cooling bandanas, chap stick, nail clippers, Frisbees, eye drops, foot powder, nerf balls, toothbrushes tissues, beach balls (deflated), dental floss, chewing gum, nasal spray, CDs/DVDs, bar soap, trail mix, socks and Q-Tips.

 

You also may donate a check payable to the Social Action Committee to defray the high cost of mailing and to purchase additional items. Leave checks in the synagogue office by May 10. In the memo section, indicate "collection for troops."

 

 

Tonight

6:30 pm - Kabbalat Shabbat, in the Chapel.   

 

Shabbat Morning

9:30 am - Congregational Shabbat Service.

 

10:30 am - Junior Congregation, in the Flax Library Annex.

 

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.