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This Week at BSBI

Shabbat TimesShabbat Shalom
Parashat Bereshit
October 25th, 2008
26 Tishrei, 5769   

Candlelighting: 6:19 pm
Sunset: 6:37 pm
Havdallah: 7:21 pm  

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

Weekday
Shacharit
Sunday 8:00 am
Monday-Friday 7:00 am Mincha/Maariv 6:15 pm
In This Issue
Discovery Seminar
BSBI Events
Community Events
Announcements
Quick Links
Class Schedule
Rabbi Sytnerwill be out of town this week for a conference. Classes and "Lunch and Learn" will resume on Wednesday,
Nov. 5th.

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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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 Ken 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 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 Brunch
ORT Sunday, Nov. 2nd
11:30 am to 1:30 pm at the Jewish Community Center
 
ORT will be proudly honoring Leah Chase and Philip Chase, O"BM.
 
ORT uses state of the art technology to educate, train and provide students with the skills and knowledge necessary to earn a living, foster economic self-sufficiency and help them lead lives of dignity.
 
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.

Undiscovered Women of the Talmud
BSBI Logo A class with Rabbi Sytner
7:00 - 8:15 pm in Rabbi Hirsch Levin Library, College of Charleston Jewish Studies Center

Female influence is important, but sometimes unnoticed, in the Talmud. Thuis course will examine Talmudic texts and commentary in a search of lesser known women who have had a significant impact on Jewish experience. Though often overlooked, women are perhaps the most influential factor in Jewish survival and continuity.

Tuesday, Nov. 11th: From Sara to Sara
Tuesday, Nov. 18th: Behind every successful man is...a Jewish Mother
Tuesday, Nov. 25th:Keeping the Flame Alive
 
Announcements
Mazal Tov to Rachel Berry Dupont on birth of daughter Kaylee and to the Grandparents Michael and Denise Berry and Great Grandparents Saul Berry, Jerry and Sonia Rothschild

Mazal Tov to the Steinert Family on the birth of a Granddaughter and to their children Josh and Amy on the birth of a daughter

Mazal Tov to Stan and Nina hoffman and family on the wonderful occasion of Nick's Bar Mitzvah this weekend.

A great big THANK YOU for all your donation cards and calls during my illness.  All of your thoughts and prayers are greatly appreciated.  Please forgive me for not being able to thank each of your personally. 
I wish you all a healthy, sweet NEW YEAR!  Fondly, Lila Lash
We look forward to seeing you soon!
~Brith Sholom Beth Israel Congregation