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Shabbat Chol Hamoed
October 18th, 2008
19 Tishrei, 5769   

Candlelighting: 6:26 pm
Sunset: 6:44 pm
Havdallah: 7:28 pm  

Shabbat
Shacharit 9:00 am
Mincha/Maariv 6:15 pm  

Weekday
Shacharit
Sunday 8:00 am
Thursday-Friday 7:00 am Mincha/Maariv 6:30 pm
In This Issue
Shmini Atzeret/Simchat Torah 5769
Discovery Seminar
Sundaes in the Sukkah
Torah Tours
Special Congregational Meeting
Men's Night Out
The Changing Influence in Politics
Sisterhood Brunch
Quick Links
Shmini Atzeret/
Simchat Torah 5769
Simchat Torah
 Hoshannah Rabbah
Monday, Oct. 20th
Shacharit 9:00am
Mincha/Maariv 6:30 pm
Candlelighting 6:23 pm

Shmini Atzeret
Tuesday, Oct. 21st
Shacharit 9:00 am
Yizkor 10:30 am
Mincha/Maariv 6:30 pm
Candlelighting after
7:25 pm


Simchat Torah
Wednesday,
Oct. 22nd
Shacharit 8:30 am
Mincha/Maariv 6:30 pm
Havdallah 7:23 pm

The World Famous Discovery Seminar
Discovery Seminar
Sunday, Nov. 9
9 AM at BSBI
 
Why be Jewish?
Who wrote the Torah?
Bible Codes and 
proof of G-d
 
Breakfast and lunch included.
Registration is $20, please RSVP to 577-6599 Ext.1
 
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Sundaes in the Sukkah
(and Dinner too!)
Sundaes in the Sukkah Sunday, Oct. 19
5:00 - 6:30 pm in the BSBI Sukkah

Chocolate Chips, Cherries, Whipped Cream Galore!
Caramel, Fudge and So Much More!
Delicious Dairy Dinner
prepared by Margot Markowitz
 
$10 per adult
$5 per child
Under 4 - Free!

Please RSVP to 577-6599 ext.1 or click here
 
Torah Tours are coming to Charleston!
Torah ToursA project of Yeshiva University Center for the Jewish Future

This Shmini Atzeret and Simchat Torah.

Classes at the Minyan House will take place at 5 pm on both days. If you'd like to schedule individual study sessions, please contact Joellen Kirshtein.

Contact Rabbi Sytner for the downtown schedule.

Click here for more information on Torah Tours.
BSBI Special Congregational Meeting
Sunday, Oct.26
4 pm at BSBI

The agenda includes:
  • Nominations and elections for all officers and the Board of Trustees
  • Good and Welfare
Please note that dues must be current to participate in this meeting.
BSBI's 28th Annual Al Levine's
Men's Night Out
Men's Night Out
Tuesday, Oct. 28
6:30 pm at Solomon Hall

Enjoy an evening of relaxation, full of fun and camaraderie with plenty of food and drinks. PLUS an opportunity to
WIN BIG CASH MONEY!
Yes, it's here, your favorite thick grilled steaks any way you like it with all the trimmings, plus another favorite, large salami!
 
Be sure to stay late! Losers will have the opportunity to win additional prizes to be given away.

Contact Kenny Fox to purchase tickets, $150 per ticket
The Changing Influence in Politics: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly
Sunday, Nov. 2
7:00 pm at BSBI, Doors open at 6:00 pm
 
The Christian Jewish Council of Greater Charleston, SC will sponsor a timely and provocative program before our nation's presidential election. Historically, religion has been an issue of consideration for electing presidential candidates and other officials. We have assembled an interesting panel of thought leaders who will address various issues, past and present, which have the potential to impact voter opinions in the upcoming and future elections.
  
Panel Moderator:Rabbi Anthony Holz
Panel members:Father Jeffrey Kirby, Rabbi Ari Sytner, Reverend Joseph Darby and Robert New.
 
The Christian Jewish Council of Greater Charleston is an organization that seeks to build bridges of understanding to promote sensitivity, tolerance, respect and fellowship among faith groups.

 
For further information contact Ken Fox at
843-324-4921.
It Ain't Easy Being Green - But It Sure Is A Mitzvah!
It Ain't Easy Being GreenTuesday, Nov. 4
10 am at BSBI Social Hall
 
Paper or plastic?  
Reduce, Reuse,  Recycle?  Compact Fluorescent? When did we start saying this? Ever wonder why? 
 
BSBI Sisterhood welcomes guest speaker Lori Hoch Stiefel to speak to us on the history of the Green movement, the real impact we each have on the environment, and real ways in which each one of us can show more respect for our planet.  Leave your disposable water bottles at home and join us for this discussion of true Tikkun Olam - Repairing the World.
Cost: $5 (Soup & Salad). Please RSVP to Denise 571-5178 by October 30th.
Community Calendar
Untying the Strings of Violence:
NCJW's 2008 5K Walk/Run Against Domestic ViolenceDomestic Violence Logo
Sunday, Oct.26
 
1-3 pm at Hampton Park
Entry Fee: $10
For more information,
contact 843-442-4496 or allianceagainstviolence@gmail.com
Ort Event 
Sunday, Nov. 2
10:30 am at the JCC
 
ORT will be proudly
honoring Leah Chase and Philip, O"BM.
 
To confirm, contact Michael Stricker.
The History and Preservation of the Synagogues of the Atlantic WorldBevis Marks in London, UK
Thursday, Nov. 6
7:00 pm in Room 309 at Simon Center for the Arts (St. Philip
Street, between George and Calhoun Streets)

Newcomer to BSBI, Dr. Barry Stiefel will be lecturing on his Doctoral Dissertation topic. Kosher Reception (with wine) to follow.

Shana Tovah U Metuka, to you and your whole family!
 
Sincerely,
Brith Sholom Beth Israel Congregation