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Calling all authors!
We are in the process of creating the next Messenger. If you have a human interest story that you would like to submit, please e-mail us by Wednesday, November 26th. Stories will be included based on space.

The BSBI office will be closed on Thursday, Nov. 27 and Friday, Nov. 28 for Thanksgiving. All classes on Wednesday and Thursday, including Lunch and Learn will be cancelled.
In This Issue
Shabbat Times
Family Night at BSBI
Tehillim for Yeladim
Thanksgiving Family Activities
Announcements
Quick Links
Nature Thanksgiving -- a Jewish tradition. And, as we know, a North American tradition as well. Both cultures recognize the need to thank G-d for the good in our lives, and both provide ways in which we can express our gratitude.
 
How can we thank G-d each day? One way is through our prayers. Ho
w do we begin each day? By reciting Modeh Ani, thanking G-d for restoring our souls to us each morning.
 
Consider reciting Psalm 100 (Mizmor L'Todah, A Psalm of Thanksgiving) at your Thanksgiving table this year, as it was recited in the Temple when a thanksgiving offering was made. And -- in the words of the Psalm -- may we be privileged this Thanksgiving to "worship G-d in happiness and come before G-d in joyful song."
 

What are YOU thankful for this year?
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Shabbat Times
Shabbat ShalomParashat Chayei Sarah
November 22nd, 2008
24 Cheshvan, 5769   

Candlelighting: 4:58 pm
Sunset: 5:16 pm
Havdallah: 6:01 pm 

Shabbat
Shacharit 9:00 am
Mincha/Maariv 4:45 pm  

Weekday
Shacharit
Sunday, Thursday 8:00 am
Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri 7:00 am
Mincha/Maariv 5:00 pm           
 
Family Night at BSBI
Family Night at BSBI 
Every Tuesday at
5:00 - 5:40 pm

Let your child find their place in shul!

Your children will learn, sing and lead services.
They will hear about stories & values, learn Mishna & ethics with Rabbi Sytner and Moreh Shlomi.

Healthy snacks and prizes for every child.
Tehillim for Yeladim
ChildrenEvery Shabbat at the Minyan House, children are invited to join Moreh Shlomi for "Tehillim". This group will meet weekly one hour before Mincha.  Tickets, prizes and  & rewards will be given out and refreshments will be served.  

No need to RSVP, just show up at the Minyan House and enjoy!!
Thanksgiving Family Activities
Arts and Crafts Thursday, Nov. 27
11:00 am - 12:30 pm at BSBI
Arts, crafts, snacks and more!

Sunday, Nov. 30
11:00 am - 12:30 pm at BSBI
Create and design your own story book, tell  stories and the children will make and enjoy cookies and milkshakes.

For more information, contact Dror Karavani at 852-9635
Annual Sisterhood Chanukah Dinner
Chanukah Dinner Wednesday, Dec. 24th
5:30 - 8:30 pm Solomon Hall at BSBI

$12 adults, $6 children (under 12)
At the door: $15 adults, $8 children (under 12)

RSVP to Sara Beth Rosen (763-2589) by December 18
Community Calendar
Undiscovered Women of the Talmud
Jewish Woman A College of Charleston lecture series featuring our very own 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. 25th: Keeping the Flame Alive
YAD of Charleston
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The Young Adult Division of Charleston has a great new website with upcoming events and member exclusive options. Check it out at www.charlestonyad.org
School Supply Donations
Jewish Charleston School Supply Donations
The Ethiopian children in Israel urgently need school supplies!
A collection box can be found in the BSBI Chapel.

For more information, please visit their website.
 
Announcements
Mazel tov to Hadassah Rothenberg on the birth of a grandson.

Mazel tov to Amos and Chantal Lawrence on the bar mitzvah of their son Jared Kraay.

Correction: Last week's kiddush was given  by Mr. and Mrs. Charles Markowitz in honor of Charles's birthday.
We look forward to seeing you soon!
~Brith Sholom Beth Israel Congregation