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Body of Work
As a little girl, all I wanted was to have my ears pierced. My father did not want his little girl to go about putting holes in her body. He was determined that I would not get my ears pierced until I was 16, although why 16 was the age I'll never know. My dad would tell me that I was perfect just the way I was, or "if God wanted you to have pierced ears, you would have been born that way." All I knew was that I wanted pierced ears, and the glory of choosing my earrings to go with my outfit. Ultimately, we compromised on the age, but my father's point was that my body was pure and just the way that God had created me to be.
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Parshah Trivia:
Last week: Parshat Shemini-
1. How were Nadav and Avihu punished for their sin? They were zapped with fire from God.
2. Is camel kosher to eat? Why or why not? No, camel is not kosher because it chews its cud but has no split hooves.
This week: Parshiyot Tazria-Metzora-
1. How did a person make their clothes pure again after tzara'at?
2. Who helped to declare the people pure?
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CLICK HERE to download this week's ECC Newsletter!
ECC ENROLLMENT IS OPEN!
We are now inviting our Levine Academy families who have children 12 months to 4 yrs and who are considering enrolling them in our early childhood center for the fall to come visit our classrooms, meet our teachers and discuss curriculum with our director, Sheryl Feinberg.
ENROLLMENT IS OPEN NOW! If you are ready to complete the application form, please follow this link and do so online: apply here!
Keep in mind: in the fall, we will also offer Baby & Me/Toddler & Me programs, once weekly, for parents/caregivers who want to enjoy 2 hours per week experiencing music and movement, Powerbabies, story time, while learning about Jewish traditions the first year, alongside their child! Sign-up for the semester, or pay a drop-in fee weekly! Please contact Sheryl or Mireille to learn more! |
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Levine Academy Gala Online Auction | |
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| Story Friday - April 27th | |
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 otos from the Yom Hazny.
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| Learning is FUN at Levine Academy | |
Have you ever seen a Smonkey or a Cataconda?
Never Before Seen Rain Forest Animals - First Graders
From Mrs. Sheinberg:
We just completed our unit on the rain forest. We learned about the different layers, the animal inhabitants, and the importance of the forests. The children were then given the assignment, at home, to create a never before seen rain forest animal or insect. The kids showed their animals and gave a report where they answered specific questions such as-what layer would we see your animal, Who are its predators, What does it eat, How does it protect itself? We had great fun and it was the entire first grade and the whole grade shared it.
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Mazal Tovs, Mitzvahs, and Simchas! | |
Mazal Tov!!
Gabe Friedstadt, son of Jaime and Dinora Friedstadt, will be called to the Torah as a Bar Mitzvah on April 28th at Chabad of Dallas.
Mitzvah!
Sophia Fineberg
Sophia Fineberg has chosen to honor Holocaust survivor Max Glauben for her Bat Mitzvah project. She is raising money for a scholarship fund in his honor. Please read her speech and let her know if you will participate in this very worthy cause. Click Here to read Sophia's speech.
Samantha Coben
My name is Samantha Coben. For my Mitzvah Project I am collecting items for Medical City Children's Hospital. There will be a box near the Greeter's Desk with a full wish list. Please look through your closet and see if you have anything that these children will be able to use while they are being treated for an illness.
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Summer Camp at Levine Academy | |
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| SCRIP Turn In and Pick Up Schedule | |
Is SCRIP ordering confusing to you? CLICK HERE for some helpful hints!
Below are the upcoming important dates for SCRIP.
CLICK HERE to download the order form.
The Levine Academy ordering code is: 5AB3F39619196.
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Lag B'Omer Concert with Kenny Davin Fine
Congregation Nishmat Am
Thursday, May 10th, 7:00 to 9:30 pm
Free Admission
Call 972.618.2200 for more information
Dallas Hebrew Free Loan
Jewish Youth Experience Loan Program
Camp, Convention & More possible for Dallas Area Jewish Youth. Interest free loans of up to $1,500 are available to assist families with expenses for Jewish Summer camp, USY, BBYO & other leadership training and conventions.
Go hereto print out the JYE Application.
Our Mission is to assist the people of the Greater Dallas Jewish Community who are in need by providing interest free loans. We have been helping since 1935.
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Synagogue Events |
Beth Torah
April 28, Saturday, 11:00 AM Tot Shabbat An hour of Shabbat songs and prayers, a little dancing, a Torah parade, snack time and stories for "tots" ages 6 and younger.
May 9, Wednesday, 6 PM, Join us at Beth Torah as we celebrate Lag B'Omer and the Burning of the Mortgage (the little one) with an actual burning of the note and picnic with all the fixings...hot dogs, hamburgers, baked beans, salads, brownies, watermelon, S'mores and more! Great food, fun, and friends.
May 11, Friday, 8 AM to 3 PM, Plano Super Bowl (2521 Avenue K), come shop and help support Beth Torah Preschool's First Annual Garage Sale. Tell your friends, family, and neighbors.
May 12, Saturday, Learning Center's 6th Grade leads services.
May 12, Saturday, 11:00 AM Tot Shabbat An hour of Shabbat songs and prayers, a little dancing, a Torah parade, snack time and stories for "tots" ages 6 and younger.
May 16, Wednesday, 7:30 PM, Sisterhood Book Club will be meeting at the home of Elaine Bernstein to discuss The Russian Concubine by Kate Furnivall. RSVP to Elaine at elaine@gluck1.com or 972.386.6766. Contact Carol Rothschild at either 972.805.3612 or bookclub@congregationbethtorah.org for questions.
May 19, Saturday, 7:30 PM, Men's Club Scotch and Cigars (Scotch only if you don't
smoke). Jeff Markowitz is opening his home and firing up the smoker. Cost for the event is $10. Please bring your favorite Scotch (full bottle) and/or favorite Cigar (4-5) for sampling. Please RSVP mens_club@congregationbethtorah.org.
May 22, Tuesday, 7 PM (Oneg), Texas Poker Hold'em. Come for a night of fun and friendship. $15 members, $20 non-members. Questions? Email Neil Burnstein at mrneilb@swbell.net. |
Congregation Anshai Torah
Tuesday - May 5th-Congregation Anshai Torah Plano Area High School Lunch- 11:30AM - 1:15PM- Free Lunch for Plano area high school Jewish students in 11th & 12th grades. Both lunches. Contact: Helaine Kramsky,helaine.kramsky@anshaitorah.org, 972-473-7718.
Friday - May 11th -Congregation Anshai Torah Tot Picnic & Tot Shabbat- 5:30PM-7:30PM- This month a Tot Picnic will be held prior to our 6:30 Tot Shabbat. Starting at 5:45PM, a hot dog meal will be served. $5 Adults, $3.50 children. RSVP required, deadline Thursday 5/3. Contact: Alyse Eisenberg, 972-473-7718, ecdirector@anshaitorah.org.
Sunday- May 20th-Congregation Anshai Torah Hazak Speaker & Elections- 10AM- Dr. Isidor Lieberman, world renowned Spine Surgeon & Medical Director of the Scoliosis & Spine Tumor Center at Texas Back Institute, will be the guest speaker. Dr. Lieberman will speak on Why & How: Torah Scroll Donation to Uganda. Also, breakfast meeting & elections of officers for 2012-2013 in the Haymann Foyer. RSVP deadline May 13th. Contact: Del Matsil,delnbob@flash.net.
Sunday- May 20th - Congregation Anshai Torah Yom Yerushalayim Dallas Community Concert- 7PM- 9PM -The 4th Annual Yom Yerushalayim Dallas Community Concert at Congregation Anshai Torah. Free for all. Participating this year will be CAT Kol Rina Singers, Level Group Gospel Choir, Children's Levine Choir, & Children's Akiba Choir. Contact: Harvey Swento,harvey.swento@anshaitorah.org, 972-473-7718. |
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Congregation Shearith Israel
My Spouse's Parents: Their Role In My Life - Part of the Mishpacha Matters Series
Hosted by the CSI Family Center
Sunday, April 29 - 9:20-11:00 am, Congregation Shearith Israel
Join the CSI Family Center and Yolanda Swope, Marriage and Family Therapist, from Jewish Family Services as she helps us explore the unique dynamics of family. Yolanda's presentation will help us understand the building blocks of a family and give each one of us tools to deal with each other when these forces collide. Her presentation will be thought provoking and at the same time honor the importance of our loyalty to our parents. Private questions will be answered following the main presentation. Refreshments will be served at 9:20 am and the presentation will begin at 10:00 am.
There is NO CHARGE for this series. For more information, contact Suzanne Minc atsminc@shearith.org or 214.939.7340.
Kindergarten and 1st Grade Zimriyonet (mini songfest)
Sunday, April 29 - 11:00 am, Shearith Israel/Topletz Auditorium
All current and prospective Kindergarten and 1st grade families are invited to see our students show off their musical knowledge from this Religious School year! Our students will be performing the songs they like most and they will tell you about some of the things they have learned. A light meal will be served, so please RSVP if you are able to attend. For more information, contact Leah Singleton atLSingleton@shearith.org or 214.939.7325.
Food Stamped
Tuesday, May 1 - 7:00 pm, Shearith Israel/Pidgeon Family Theater
The IMPACT Committee and CitySquare are sponsoring the movie, Food Stamped, a documentary that follows a Jewish couple as they try to have a healthy diet on a food stamp budget. Following the movie, a speaker will talk afterwards about his or her own experiences with hunger. Admission is FREE, however donations of canned food items would be appreciated. Seating is limited so please RSVP as soon as possible to Evelyn Rosemore atevelyn@rosemore.net or 972.612.2325.
A Seriously Funny End-of-Year Shabbat Dinner Party - Co-Sponsored by CSI SISterhood
Featuring a Juggling Magician-Comedian and a special Honor to all of those who attend Tot Shabbat
Friday, May 4 from 6:00-8:00 pm|
Beit Aryeh-18011 Hillcrest Road, Dallas 75252
Summer is just around the corner; join the CSI Family Center for a Shabbat that you will not forget! Together we will bring in Shabbat with a short musical service led by Rabbi Glickman. Following services we will enjoy a delicious dinner. The young, old and in-between will be wowed by our amazing Juggling Magician-Comedian performer! The cost is $10 per adult and $6 for children 3-12. All children 2 and under are free. Please RSVP and pay by visiting shearith.org and clicking on the End of the Year Shabbat button.
For additional information, contact Suzanne Minc atsminc@shearith.org or 214.939.7340.
Cry Baby Matinee
Tuesday, May 8 - 10:00 am -12:00 pm, CSI Douglas/Pidgeon Family Theater
When is the last time that you were able to see a movie without hiring a babysitter? Bring your baby or toddler and do not worry about a little extra noise. Toys and a play-mat will be available. Parents with kids in school are welcome, as well. The cost is $5 (includes movie theater-style snacks).
Blessing of the Pets
Wednesday May 9 - 7:00-7:30 pm, Shearith Israel/South Parking Lot
All animal lovers and their pets are invited to join us for a brief yet meaningful program lead by Dina Eliezer, Director of the Weitzman Family Religious School. For more information, contact Mona Allen at 214.939.7318 or mallen@shearith.org.
Benefitting Family Education and Family Programming
2012 CSI Golf Tournament, Wednesday, May 9
The Tribute Golf Club in The Colony, Texas
Whether you are Tiger Woods, a novice, beginner or don't play at all, join us for a great day at The Tribute Golf Club. Consider becoming an individual Hole Sponsor or a Non-Play Sponsor and help our family education and family programming throughout the year.
For sponsorship and player information click on the Golf Tournament button atshearith.org.
JTS Long Distance Learning with Rabbi David Hoffman, Co-sponsored by JTS
Monday, May 21 at 7:00 pm in the CSI/Pidgeon Family Theater
False Messiahs and Lessons Learned
$7 for members/$10 for guests. RSVP to Lindsay Gray at 214.361.6606 orlgray@shearith.org.
Rabbi David Hoffman is the Assistant Professor of Talmud at the Jewish Theological Seminary.
FRIDAY NIGHT LIVE!
Come be part of a wonderful experience on Friday, May 18, at 6:00 pm in the Beck Family Sanctuary. There will be exciting and uplifting music performed by our own talented CSI musicians. You can sing along with Kol Rina and the Ornish Youth Choir, and even dance in the aisles. You won't want to miss this exhilarating and memorable service.
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Join us for Tot Shabbat
Tot Shabbat is geared towards families with young children who wish to come and capture that special SHABBAT FEELING! Stories, dance and music will be a part of the spiritual experience. Please join us to celebrate with your child and other young families at Temple. The Tot Shabbat program welcomes all children up to age five and their families.
Tot Shabbat Schedule for the remainder of the school year:
~ Saturday, April 21, 9 a.m. ~ Friday, May 11, 6 p.m.
ECEC Spring Shuk (Farmers Market)
Friday, April 27, 8.30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
North entrance of ECEC at Temple Emanu-El, 8500 Hillcrest Road, Dallas, TX 75225
Local produce, organic plants, farm fresh eggs, organic handmade soaps, earth friendly cleaning supplies, whole grain breads, and much more.
Interfaith Couples Dinner
Saturday, April 28, 7:30 p.m.
Join us for a casual dinner hosted by our Interfaith Family group. Join us for a night of socializing, eating, drinking and fun! Whether you have kids or are thinking about it, this is the perfect occasion for interfaith couples to get a babysitter and have a night out, to meet other interfaith couples, make new friends and see your old friends, too. We will provide the main dinner and side dishes, and ask that you sign up to
bring dessert or drinks. For more information and to RSVP, please contact Geula LaGrone at
GeulaJoy@sbcglobal.net or Diana Coben Einstein at deinstein@tedallas.org.
New York Times columnist Mark Bittman at the Lefkowitz Lecture
Thursday, May 10, 7:30 p.m.
Food matters, according to New York Times columnist Mark Bittman. Cooking, Bittman says, is "part of a marriage between humans and the rest of the world." Come learn about the culture, ethics, and economics of food as he delivers this year's Rabbi David Lefkowitz Memorial Lecture, "Food Matters: A Guide to Conscious Eating". Please let us know if you plan to attend by registering on our web site at www.tedallas.org/register.
Temple Emanu-El is fortunate to be able to host a lecturer of such national distinction presenting a topic of urgent importance to ourselves and future generations. The lecture is free and open to the public.
For more information please contact Nancy Rivin at nrivin@tedallas.org or 214.706.0000
Mr. Bittman's books Food Matters: A Guide to Conscious Eating and How to Cook Everything: The Basics can be purchased in advance at www.tedallas.org or at the event. New York Times columnist Mark Bittman will discuss the culture, ethics and economics of food at this year's Olan Lecture. You can also hear Mark's interview on KERA's Think! program at noon on May 10. Ordered books can be picked up at the Temple library beginning May 1. |
Temple Shalom
Saturday, April 28, Brotherhood Men's Shabbat
Pray, learn, and eat together at our first men's Shabbat. Men, 16 and older, welcome!
9:00 AM Torah Study
10:30 AM Shabbat Service
11:45 AM Lunch & Learn: Modern Plagues Affecting Men, Speaker TBA
1:00 PM Outdoor Activity
3:00 PM Refreshment/Snack/Schnapps
$5/person--your check, payable to TS Brotherhood, is your reservation.
For more info or to RSVP, contact Mark Fisher at (972) 732-6646.
Wednesday, May 2, Shalom Silver Essers & Fressers
Olive (580 W. Arapaho), Lebanese Fusion Cuisine
Enjoy good friends and a varied menu at moderate prices!
RSVP to Marcia Gold atMarcia@goldcruiseandtour.com.
Temple and non-Temple members may join our 55+ Shalom Silver group-only $18/person each year!
Contact Judy Utay atjrutay@aol.com for information.
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