November 5, 201523 Heshvan 5776
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SHABBAT 
SHALOM!  
Shabbat Chayei Sarah
Friday, November 6th
Shabbat Table
6 p.m., Chapel
Saturday, November 7th
9 a.m., Sanctuary
10:15 a.m.  Supervised Youth Room, lower level
Kiddush Lunch is sponsored by Don Nusholtz and Roxane and Brian Newhouse, in honor of Brian and Roxane's wedding anniversary, marking the yahrzeit of Gertrude Nusholtz, and in honor of Lorne's birthday.
To help sustain Kiddush Lunch, please consider joining a Kiddush Lunch Bunch group. E-mail Mindy Shuback for more information. 

SATURDAY NIGHT AT THE ROBBINS'
Multi-generational Melava Malka
NOVEMBER 7TH
7:30 p.m.  - 10:30 p.m.
featuring guest presentation by Sarah Garibova, 
Phd. Candidate, University of Michigan.
"Soviet Jews and Jewish Religious Life." 
Movies and Popcorn for kids and teens while adults enjoy the featured speaker. RSVP  requested by November 5th 
to Rabbi Robbins: rabbi@bnaiisraelwb.org
 

Mazel Tov
To Debbie and Michael Balkin on the wedding this past week in Israel, of their daughter Elana to Gonzalo Segasti Jusid.
FAMILY AND YOUTH  ACTIVITIES

J-Serve DetroitFALL FIX UP IN THE CITY
6-12 Graders
This Sunday, November 8th 12:15-4 p.m., Belle Isle Park
Drop off and pick up from Adat Shalom Synagogue.  Pre-registration is required by Visiting jfsdetroit.org/volunteers/fall-fix-up

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CAMP RAMAH IN CANADA VISITS DETROIT
November 13th-15th
Weekend activities include Shabbat Dinner at Congregation Beth Ahm, Youth Activities and Kiddush Lunch at B'nai Israel Synagogue, an information session at the Schmeltz Residence, and Religious School Visits at Shaarey Zedek and Adat Shalom. Click here for complete flyer and events details

Hillel Day SchoolHillel Day School ECC-Grade 8 Daytime Open House
Come watch imaginations soar.
Wednesday, November 18th, 9:30 a.m.
Tour the building,  see classes in action.
Learn about the $36,000 tuition grant.

pj library
COMING THIS FALL:
"PJ OUR WAY," a reading program for youth ages 9-11. 
A unique book club for parents and children which will meet 11/15, 1/31, 2/28, and 5/1. Please e-mail Rabbi Robbins if you wish to receive further information about this program. Click here for complete schedule and information.

maccabi
2016 JCC Maccabi Games and Artiest Informational Meeting
December 6th, 4 p.m.
Handleman Hall, West Bloomfield JCC www.MaccabiDetroit.com
 

Frankel Jewish Academy presents "Anything Goes."  Performances are Thursday, FJA logo December 3rd, 7:30 p.m., and Saturday December 5th, 8 p.m.  Vicki Freedman is coordinating a block of tickets.  If you are interested in attending, please e-mail Vicki .
 
SPECIAL SHABBAT ACTIVITIES
KEEP CALM AND EAT SHABBAT LUNCH

Shabbat Home Hospitality Shabbat Dates:  
 1/23, 3/26 5/14


Shabbat Game Afternoons and Family Learningboard games
Extend your stay after kiddush lunch.  Enjoy board games and family learning together with other families.  12/12, 1/9, 3/5, 5/7.



To join the B'nai Israel Synagogue Family Facebook Group, contact Ilana Glazier

TKA/BI CONNECTIONS
Lunch and Learn with Rabbi Roman
Wednesdays 11/18, 12/2 12:15 p.m.-1:15 p.m.
$31 for all 3 sessions or $13 each.  Includes boxed kosher style pareve lunch.  RSVP by 10/28 to igilbert@tkolami.org or 248-661-0040.Click here for event flyer.

Bagels and Basics
Sunday 11/8
10:30 a.m. - 12 noon
"Synagogues of Michigan:  Exploring Our Jewish Past Through the Origins of Michigan's Jewish Houses of Worship."
Free of charge, open to the community.  Coffee and Bagels will be served. RSVP to Ilene Gilbert or call 248-661-0040.

May Their Memories Be For a Blessing 
NOVEMBER YAHRTZEITS
11/6/2015 (24 Heshvan)
Mary Katz
Robert Braverman
Alvin Jacobson
11/7/2015 (25 Heshvan)
Fara Caplan Baer
11/8/2015 (26 Heshvan)
Nathan Silverman
11/9/2015 (27 Heshvan)
Linda Kozlowski
11/11/2015 (29 Heshvan)
Harry Golob
11/13/2015 (1 Kislev)
Esther Kert
11/15/2015 (3 Kislev)
Randy Kohn
Rayetta Soverinsky
11/16/2015 (4 Kislev)
Frank Herman Basch
11/19/2015 (7 Kislev)
Jean Chitkin
11/20/2015 (8 Kislev)
Sheldon Kapen
11/21/2015 (9 Kislev)
Jack Kwiatek
11/23/2015 (11 Kislev)
Yosef Duer
Jacob Garnick
Harold Margolis
11/24/2015 (12 Kislev)
Hyman M. Beale
Earl Schwartz
11/25/2015 (13 Kislev)
Howard Lazarus
11/26/2015 (14 Kislev)
Irvin Lewis
11/27/2015 (15 Kislev)
Shirley Lauterstein Taub
11/28/2015 (16 Kislev)
Helen Funk
11/29/2015 (17 Kislev)
Maurice Schlussel

To make a donation to commemorate a yahrtzeit, please click here.  If you are a member of the synagogue and a yahrtzeit for your loved one is not on the list, please contact the synagogue office so we can update our records.
   Please click here if you wish to permanently memorialize a loved one by purchasing a yahrtzeit plaque.  

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LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES

SATURDAY NIGHT AT THE ROBBINS'
Multi-generational Melava Malka
NOVEMBER 7TH
7:30 p.m.  - 10:30 p.m.
featuring guest presentation by Sarah Garibova, 
Phd. Candidate, University of Michigan.
"Soviet Jews and Jewish Religious Life." 
Movies and Popcorn for kids and teens while adults enjoy the featured speaker. RSVP  requested by November 5th 
to Rabbi Robbins: rabbi@bnaiisraelwb.org
 

Shabbat Youth Learning
Shabbat Morning Activities Youth Ages 6-12
Formal Activities in lower level 10:30 a.m.-11:45a.m. 11/14, 12/12, 1/9, 2/27 3/12, and 4/30
Teen D'var Torah Cafe, 11 a.m. 
Youth-led discussion in the social hall following D'var   Torah  11/14, 12/12/, 1/9, 2/27, 3/12, and 4/30

Adult Shabbat Learning
jewish books
Shabbat Shiurim (BI and TKA lay-led) 
12/19, 2/20, 5/7   Each Shiur/Class is held in the chapel after lunch and prior to minha.  They will be led alternately by members of B'nai Israel Synagogue and Temple Kol Ami.

Dr. Mitch Parker, Shabbat Mornings 
Divrei Torah, sanctuary:  11/7, 12/12, 1/9, 2/13, 3/12, 4/16, 5/7
Midrash Class, lower level:  11/21, 1/23, 2/27, 3/5, 4/23, 5/28, 6/18
Times for midrash class and Divrei Torah will vary.  Please check weekly bulletins for updates.

Adult Weekday Learning
Thumin Beit Midrash
An adult learning collaborative sponsored by B'nai Israel Synagogue and Congregation Beth Ahm, Monday Evenings, 7:30-9 p.m.
11/2, 11/9, 11/16, 11/23, 11/30
Instructors:  Dr. Mitch Parker and Rabbi Stephen Belsky.
Advanced Registration is required.   
Contact Alison Blau:  248-851-6880 or ablau@cbahm.org

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Sisterhood Corner

icc book fair November 10th, 7 p.m., Book Club Night at JCC Book Fair
Pam Jenoff will discuss her book The Last Summer at Chelsea Beach.  Advanced registration required. 

Mazel Tov 
Happy Birthday!
Birthday Cake
NOVEMBER BIRTHDAYS
   5 Debra Singer
   7 Michael Karesh
 11 Nathan Gittleman
 13 Lorne Newhouse
 14 Joshua Jacobson
 16 Judah Karesh
 19 Gail Kaye
 19 Martin Kurland
 19 Shelli Orzach
 20 Robert Kimmel
 21 Adele Band
 22 Belmont Kershenbaum
 22 Ofer Ohana
 26 Leah Bernstein
 26 Sharon Friedman
 26 Jerry Knoppow
 28 Paula Levy

Jewish Wedding

NOVEMBER ANNIVERSARIES
 7 Roxane and Brian Newhouse
14 Fran Stark and Dave Hundiak
20 Elyn and Larry Charlupski
26 Debra and Miles Singer
30 Betsy and Michael Wolf

If your birthday or anniversary information is not listed, please email the synagogue so we can update our records.
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B'nai Israel Synagogue is affiliated with USCJ
United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism.
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