|
Looking Ahead
May 11 - Mother's Day & Race for the Cure
- Ben Franklin Parkway at 8 AM.
May 18 - Israel Independence Day Parade
and Festival, 12-5 PM, The Parkway - Join the
Philadelphia Jewish community as we celebrate
the milestone 60th Anniversary of the State
of Israel with a parade from 16th and the Ben
Franklin Parkway to Eakins Oval.
Join the Israel Festival at Eakins Oval and
experience Israel at its finest. For more
details contact Beth Razin at 215-832-0536 or
brazin@philafederation.org .
You can also visit www.jewishphilly.org/israel60.
June 1 - Leyv Ha-Ir Annual Meeting, 11 AM,
place TBA
Marking Life Cycle Events
Making a financial contribution to
Congregation Leyv
Ha-Ir is a great way to mark special life events,
simchas, yahrzeits, etc. We are happy to send an
acknowledgement of your contribution to a
designee
of your choice. Contributions can be sent to our
regular P.O. Box address, or contact Evy
Simon, at
215-561-7474 or evylhi@hotmail.com, if you'd
like to
have an acknowledgement card sent.
Thank you.
Spring
by Maria Mackey ©1994
Raindrops
Hopscotch
Across
Puddles
Newsletter Design and eMail Marketing:
Ilene
Hass
Creative Solutions
for Business
Marketing
|
|
| |
Dear Friends and Members of Leyv Ha-Ir ~ Heart of the City,
This e-newsletter initiates our membership
drive for this coming fiscal year, which
begins July 1, 2008. If you join now, you
can become a member for the remainder of this
fiscal year for no additional cost. In the
life cycle of a synagogue, there are certain
natural times when membership spikes. These
times include its founding, the purchase of a
new building and the hiring of a new Rabbi.
None of those things are happening now. In
fact the structure of our community and its
underlying values suggest that we will not
find growth in those places. We cannot start
over again. We have been a successful
synagogue for 17 years. We do not own a
building and will not any time soon quite
intentionally. We are not a showy synagogue.
We are a modest synagogue. Our Rabbi does
not foster a cult of personality. She finds
her authority in her principle, wisdom and
empowerment of others. So in order for
there to be membership growth, you must
become committed to this organization. You
must collect up a group of friends and decide
to develop this community. Please do this.
Michael Meketon, President
Leyv Ha-Ir ~ Heart of the City
PS I started a Leyv Ha-Ir ~ Heart of the
City Facebook page. Join
that group and we
can talk about how to grow this synagogue.
|
| |
| |
| |
April 2008 Activities
|
| |
April 2 WEDNESDAY
Council
Meeting
Ethical
Society
7:00 PM
Michael
April 4 FRIDAY
Shabbat
Dinner
William Penn House
1919 Chestnut
St.
6:30 PM
April 5 SATURDAY
Shabbat
Morning Service
Ethical
Society
10:00 AM
Lay Led
April 6 SUNDAY
Chai Tea
1901 JFK
Boulevard #2818
4:00 PM
April 13 SUNDAY
Choir Rehearsal
6:30 PM
Call Beverly,
215-557-3777
April 13 SUNDAY
Family Torah
Group
10:00 AM
Call 215-629-1995
April 19 SATURDAY
Shabbat
Morning Service
Ethical
Society
10:00 AM
Lay Led
April 20 SUNDAY
Community
Seder
The Philadelphian Community
Room
4:00 PM
Rabbi Julie
April 24 THURSDAY
Spirituality
Group
Member Home
7:00PM
April 26 SATURDAY
Shabbat
Morning Service
House
10:00 AM
Lay Led
April 27 SUNDAY
Choir
Rehearsal
6:30 PM
Call Beverly,
215-557-3777
As part of the Kehillah of Center City we
are invited to attend all of the events that are
sponsored by the Kehillah and our larger
community. To learn more about these events,
check
out the link to Center
City Kehillah.
|
| |
Click here for a complete look at Congregation Leyv Ha-Ir activities for the upcoming two months. |
| |
| Reserve NOW for our Community Seder - April 20, 2008 |
| |
Please join us for our Annual Second Night
Community Seder.
Led by Rabbi Julie Greenberg, Singer Jessi
Roemer
and the Leyv Ha-Ir Choir.
RESERVATIONS AND PAYMENT MUST BE RECEIVED
BY
FRIDAY, APRIL 11.
SUNDAY, APRIL 20, 2008, 4 PM
COMMUNITY ROOM, THE PHILADELPHIAN
2401 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE
MEMBERS AND THEIR GUESTS, $55
NON-MEMBERS, $60
CHILDREN 3-10, $15
Send check to Congregation Leyv Ha-Ir
P.O. Box 15836
Philadelphia, PA
Indicate your Entree Salmon or Vegetarian
|
| |
Download our Community Seder reservation form |
| |
| Rabbi's Message: Rabbi Julie Greenberg |
| |
Dear Chevre, "Let all who are hungry
come and eat:" powerful words from the
Passover hagaddah (story.) We invite all who
are hungry for meaning, for beauty, for
transformation, for community to join us for
the Leyv Ha-Ir~Heart of the City Passover
seder. If you aren't available on that day,
then come join the spiritual feast at our
other spring events. You are welcome!
In order to continue being a welcoming
community, we are launching an intensive
membership drive that will take place between
the holidays of Passover and Shavuot. If you
have been considering becoming an official
Heart of the City member or if you have
considered asking a friend to join, now is
the time. Membership info is available
through the web site, www.leyvhair.org
When we stand together we can support each
other through the seasons of the year and the
seasons of a life.
Speaking of the seasons of a life, I'd
like to take this opportunity to thank member
Karen Zeitz who taught a three-part series on
end-of-life issues with her usual thoughtful
and insightful competence. As a lawyer, Karen
understands the legal issues involved in
creating end- of- life documents but more
than that she communicates about the ethical
issues of enabling your values to keep living
after you are gone. According to Karen, if
you do nothing and don't make decisions about
your end- of- life wishes, you may end up
facing medical interventions you do not want
and your belongings may end up with the
government. Thank you, Karen, for sharing
your wisdom with us.
I look forward to spring festivities.
Love and blessings,
Rabbi Julie
|
| |
|
| |
| April 4 Shabbat Dinner - All are Welcome |
| |
Some of us have memories of Sabbath dinners
with lots of family and friends, and what a
good time we had. In April, we're going to
have a big potluck Shabbat dinner with Rabbi
Julie, singing, and stories, and you're
invited. Come to the Community Room of the
William Penn House, 1919 Chestnut Street, on
Friday, April 4th, 6:30 PM. Everyone is
welcome, with or without a Jewish background.
We welcome you to schmooze, nosh, learn and
have a fun Shabbat with friends.
The meal will be veggie/dairy. Some
suggestions about what you might bring
(enough for 6-8 people): dips and crackers,
salads, quiche, kugel, blintzes, cut-up
fruits and vegetables, fish filets, fish
salads, cooked vegetable dishes, cakes,
cookies, fruit desserts, ice cream, bottles
of wine, fruit or vegetable juices...
There will be no charge, but we ask that
you let us know how many will be coming and
what you are bringing. Please call
215-629-1995 or send an email to
info@leyvhair.org. We won't be having a
service, but there will be traditional blessings.
|
| |
|
| |
| Learn Beauty Secrets at Chai Tea |
| |
-Attention
Leyv Ha-Ir Women
and All Who Are Interested-
You Are Cordially Invited to Participate
in a
CHAI*-TEA
and
To Experience
The Delightful and Fun
SECRETS OF NATURAL BEAUTY
Presented by
Consultant and National Speaker
SUSAN BUDENSTEIN
Author of
Look Good, Feel Great, Fast!
You'll Learn:
· Natural Facelifts
· How To Give Yourself a
SPA Massage
· Age-Less-Ness
· Aromatherapy From Your Kitchen
· Move
Gracefully At Any Age
· The Value of Touch
· Yoga At Your
Desk
·
Fast Energy, Good Snacks
· Quiet Your Mind, Any Time, Any Place
plus + plus + plus +
Wear a fancy, special, or fun hat and win
a prize!
JOIN US ON SUNDAY, APRIL 6TH, AT 4 PM
Location: 1901 JFK Boulevard #2818
You'll have a great tea-time (with fancy
noshes, of course!)
And you'll learn so much about how to be
Jewishly Beautiful!
The cost? Just *18.00 (because this *chai
is a tax-deductible donation to
Congregation Leyv Ha-Ir)
"Secrets of Natural Beauty showed everyone
in our group how easy it is to preserve and
enhance our beauty and vitality. We were
transformed...We learned how to keep
ourselves more beautiful and vital..."
Sheila Marguson, Women's Business Retreat,
Arlington, VA
Call Myrna at 610-896-7776 with your
reservation or questions.
|
| |
|
| |
| "GOD watches over musicians!" by Roy Shenberg |
| |
I wrote this song a while back part to
honor "Poopsie/Zonkers," the dog Richard
rescued. I always felt "Poops" would use that
unique bark of his for a good 'cause and that
he would have been great on stage
(accompanying Richard?). Just like the dog in
the song, rescued dogs, cats and people, have
a way of rewarding their rescuers when the
right time comes. They are GOD'S gifts and
deserve a second chance. Just as we do.
The title to this song was in part
inspired by King David's Prayer to Hashem:
"To The Master Musician." I have a CD of the
song. Arrangement and vocal by Ben Gruder:
"GOD WATCHES OVER MUSICIANS":
Driving in a snowstorm
Dog by my side
Trying to make a big gig
Trying to survive
Outside New Hope town
My old van breaks down
My hopes like snowflakes tumble to the ground
I'm saying: "Lord, hear my prayer
Me and Dog toured everywhere
We need your help, desperately
I heard a voice somewhere
Answering my prayer
I'm singing and dog's singing harmony
CHORUS
We're singing: God watches over musicians
God loves the sounds they make
Heaven lends a helping hand
To musicians in a jam
"Cause LORD knows musicians
Need a break!
Suddenly the snow stopped
The engine came alive
It 's a TEN minutes drive
We're on the stage in five
I gave it my best shot
But it's a rowdy throng
But they settled down when dog
Sang our song
We're singing: (repeat CHORUS)
The whole club's cheering
They're singing with us now
I think I see dog smiling
He even takes a bow
They loved us at the club
Signed us to a three year stint
And next to my signature is
Dog's paw print!
Repeat CHORUS FOLLOWED BY:
GOD loves musicians
Even mathematicians
Even technicians
Perhaps politicians.
'Cause GOD loves the sounds they all make!
|
| |
|
| |
|
