January 7, 2016

26 Tevet 5776

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SHABBAT
SHALOM!

Shabbat Vaeira

Friday, January 8th

6 p.m., Chapel

Saturday, January 9th

9 a.m., Sanctuary

D'var Torah: Dr. Mitch Parker

10:15 a.m. Supervised Youth Room and youth activities.

Kiddush Lunch is sponsored by Libby and Andy Beider, Robyn and Robert Canvasser, Tammy and Steve Dines, Lisa and Frank Ellias, Geri Feigelson, Vicki Freedman and John Marcotte, Ilana Glazier and Lowell Schmeltz, and Marcia and Chuck Seigerman.

To help sustain Kiddush Lunch, please consider joining a Kiddush Lunch Bunch group. E-mail Mindy Shuback for more information.

CONDOLENCES

To the the family of life-long B'nai Israel Synagogue member Marvin Finkelstein on his death this past week.

To Karen (Vernon) Gordon, Adam and Sydney on the death this week of their mother and grandmother, and B'nai Israel Synagogue member Donna Sklar.

BE MY GUEST HOME HOSPITALITY SHABBAT LUNCH: JANUARY 23RD.

CLICK HERE if you would like to be a guest or if you are able to host.

BI COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES

GAME NIGHT. ALL AGES WELCOME

Saturday, January 23rd, 7-10 p.m.

avdalah followed by games. Bring your mahj set, backgammon, favorite board game and join in the fun. Snacks provided.

Contact Leah Bernstein to assist with this event.

Shabbat Home Hospitality Shabbat Dates:

1/23, 3/26 5/14

Please e-mail Rabbi Robbins to be a host or guest or with further questions.

"PJ OUR WAY," a reading program for youth ages 9-11.

A unique book club for parents and children which will meet 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.

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

TKA/BI CONNECTIONS

Bagels and Basics

Sunday, January 10th

10:30-Noon,TKA Social Hall

Gail Greenberg presents: "The Music of Our People. Learn about the history of Jewish music, the flavors, of its melodies, and how the music has changed to reflect society. Free of charge.

RSVP
by January 4th to igilbert@tkolami.org

May Their Memories Be For a Blessing

JANUARY YAHRZEITS

1/7/2016 (26 Tevet)

David Jacknow

Louis Weiss

1/8/2016 (27 Tevet)

Harriett J. Beale

1/10/2016 (29 Tevet)

Sophie Silverstein

1/11/2016 (1 Shevat)

Joseph Grossman

1/12/2016 (2 Shevat)

Tillie Lantor

Edith Tucker

1/13/2016 (3 Shevat)

Marian Knoppow

Samuel Tron

1/14/2016 (4 Shevat)

Morris Fishman

Marie Garnick

Lisa Goldstone

Nancy Lynn Precour

1/16/2016 (6 Shevat)

Walter M. Stark

1/17/2016 (7 Shevat)

Rachel Orzach

1/19/2016 (9 Shevat)

Lois Shirley Pappas

1/24/2016 (14 Shevat)

Mel Rogoff

1/25/2016 (15 Shevat)

David Eisman

1/26/2016 (16 Shevat)

Sheila Cohen

Harry Doneson

1/27/2016 (17 Shevat)

Sam Isaacs

Alvin Nusbaum

1/28/2016 (18 Shevat)

Richard Reinherz

1/30/2016 (20 Shevat)

Albert (Sam) Sklar

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.

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LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES

COMING SOON: SUNDAY MORNING 3D

Daven, Dine and Discuss

8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m.

First 3D session: January 17th,

featuring Ruby Robinson.

Join us in the chapel for morning minyan, followed in the social hall by guest speakers and yummy breakfast, prepared by guest chefs. Open to anyone who wishes to participate. Contact Mitch Parker if you wish to assist with this program.

Watch the bulletin for upcoming dates.

Shabbat Youth Learning

Shabbat Morning Activities Youth Ages 6-12

Formal Activities in lower level 10:30 a.m.-11:45a.m.

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 1/9, 2/27, 3/12, and 4/30

"Talmud for Beginners:

led by Dr. Mitch Parker

Wednesdays 7:30-8:30 p.m., Room 2 TKA/BI

Classes begin January 13th

Everyone is welcome, no prior knowledge required.

Texts will have full English translations and commentaries.

We will study the tenth chapter of Pesachim, which deals with the Seder night. Join the class in January and be prepared to astound your friends and relatives in April at your Seder with everything you have learned.

$25.00 onetime charge for materials.

Please register with Mitch by January 5th (abbadoc@comcast.net; 248 738 0220) if you plan to attend.

Adult Learning

Thumin Beit Madras i
n cooperation with Congregation Beth Ahm

Mondays, January 11, 18 1n 25

"Visions of the Jewish State"

A seminar with Professor Howard Lupovitch. $25.00 for the series. Please RSVP by calling 248-851-6880 or e-mail ablau@cbahm.org. Click here for flyer with series details.

Shabbat Shiurim (BI and TKA lay-led)

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.

Sisterhood Corner

Book Club:

On Sunday, January 10 3:30-5 p.m., TKA/BI Library. The History of Love, by Nicole Krauss Many thanks to Shelley Fenyes and Lori Orel for leading the discussions and providing snacks.