February 5, 201516 Shevat 5775
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Unlike the first tablets, the second tablets, which were hewn by human hands, endured.

 

"And Moses went up to God." The great event, toward which all of creation moved from the hour of its inception, was about to take place.

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The entire universe was hushed and attentive to the sublime drama that was about to unfold in the wilderness of Sinai.

In view of the vivid circumstances surrounding the Divine Revelation, it is most disconcerting that its substance rapidly dissipated. For shortly after Sinai, the Hebrews create a golden calf and Moses, learning of it from atop the mountain, shatters the tablets containing the Ten Commandments. What a magnificent beginning! What an abysmal ending!

Where in lay the difference between the first set of tablets, which were broken, and the second set, which Moses later fashioned and which remained whole? Why were the latter more enduring? Why were they received in sincerity by the Jewish nation?

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May Their Memories Be For a Blessing 
FEBRUARY YAHRTZEITS

2/5/2015 (16 Shevat)

Sheila Cohen

Harry Doneson

2/6/2015 (17 Shevat)

Sam Isaacs

Alvin Nusbaum

2/7/2015 (18 Shevat)

Dr. Richard Reinherz

2/9/2015 (20 Shevat)

Albert (Sam) Sklar

2/13/2015 (24 Shevat)

Betty Crone

2/15/2015 (26 Shevat)

Joseph Langnas

2/16/2015 (27 Shevat)

Isaac Faxstein

2/20/2015 (1 Adar)

Oscar Kuhn

Arnold Lada

2/21/2015 (2 Adar) 

Rabbi Julius Shuback

2/24/2015 (5 Adar)

Sylvia Cohen

Henrietta Hamburger

2/25/2015 (6 Adar)

Rose Lovinger Columbus

Jack Gruber

2/27/2015 (8 Adar)

Wesley Brown

Marvin Rosen

2/28/2015 (9 Adar)

Max Silverstein

Sharon Florence Weiss


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B'nai Israel Synagogue  
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West Bloomfield, Michigan  48323
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SHABBAT SHALOM!
SHABBAT Yitro
Friday, February 6th
  6 p.m. Services, Chapel
Saturday, February 7th
  9 a.m. Services, Sanctuary
10 a.m.  Supervised Youth Room
10:30 a.m.  
Youth Activities, Lower Level
11 a.m.  Teen D'var Torah Cafe
Kiddush Lunch is sponsored by the following group of families: Leslie and Evan Chudnow, Ed and Fran Chudnow, Fran Stark and Dave Hundiak, Laurie and Robert Kimmel, Sandy and Warren Lada, Cheryl and Mitch Parker, Sharon and Leonard Rosen, Mindy and Fred Shuback and Rebecca Tron.  
Kiddush Lunch each week is sustained by the generosity of sponsors If you would like to become part of a sponsoring lunch group, please e-mail Mindy Shuback.  Donations to the Kiddush Lunch Fund can also be made directly to the synagogue.

UPCOMING YOUTH AND FAMILY ACTIVITIES
FAMILY CAMP 2015 RESCHEDULED FOR MAY 29-31st. 
torahTeen D'var Torah Cafe (8-12 graders) and Shabbat Children's Workshop (ages 7-12) with Ramah Fellow, Sam Mellits.
Future dates: 2/7, 3/7, 4/11, 5/9  PLEASE WATCH THE WEEKLY SHABBAT BULLETIN FOR DETAILS.

To stay current on all youth and family activities, contact Ilana Glazier to join the B'nai Israel Families Facebook Group.
ADULT EDUCATION
Shabbat morning study with Dr. Mitch Parker: 
"Reflections on the Siddur:  Hallel, Birkat Hamazon and Beyond." 
Future dates: 2/7, 2/21, 3/7, 3/21, 4/11, 4/25, 5/9, 5/23.

Bagels and Basics
This Sunday, February 8th 10:30 a.m., TKA/BI Social Hall
Introduction to Detroit's Early Jewish History, presented by the Jewish Historical Society of Michigan. Click here for detailed flyer
RSVP:  igilbert@tkolami.org or call 248-661-0040.
All are welcome.

SATURDAY NIGHT LEARNING
FSNLEBRUARY 21ST:  "After Haman's Death-The Megillah Chapters we Often Ignore," presented by Howard Friedman.  Location to be determined.

TKA/BI JOINT OPPORTUNITY
Israel/Jerusalem
This Year in Jerusalem!
December 6-20, 2015
15-day Tour of Israel Led by Rabbi Norm and Lynne Roman, coordinated through ARZA World Travel and Da'at Educational Experiences. All are welcome to participate!

COMMUNITY OPPORTUNITY
Inter-Congregational Men's Club Dinner
February 12th, 6 p.m.
Congregation Or Chadash, Oak Park-Huntington Woods
Contact Ralph Woronoff for more information: rworonoff@whls.com

Mazel Tov 
Happy Birthday!

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FEBRUARY BIRTHDAYS

 12 Constance Victor

 14 Jeffrey Eisman

 14 Rebecca Tron

 16 Benjamin Eisman

 16 Brian Newhouse

 16 Miriam Saperstein

 17 Michael Golob

 17 Leia Serlin

 19 Nancy Silverman

 20 Colton Graub

 22 Seymour Manello

 25 Sheila Kurland

 25 Sharon Rosen

 26 Aaron Orel

 

Jewish Wedding

FEBRUARY ANNIVERSARIES 

 9 Steven & Marlene Myers

 

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