Congregations of Shaare Shamayim Newsletter
January 10, 2013
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In This Issue
Social Media
New Chavarim Group Wine and Cheese Tasting
Superbowl Sunday Hoagie Sale
Rabbi Klein's Talmud Class
T.L.C. Dates
Men's Club Brunch
Tot Shabbat
Box Tops for Education
Congregation Brunch
Sisterhood Bingo
Red Cross Blood Drive
Service Times & Candle Lighting
Traditional Service
Friday, Jan. 18, 2013  4:45PM
Shabbat Morning Jan. 19, 2013  9AM

Conservative Service
Friday, Jan. 18, 2013  7:45PM
Shabbat Morning Jan. 19  9:30AM

Candle Lighting  4:46PM
 Quick Links

 
  
  
  
  
Greetings!

  
Purim Carnival

 

  Annual Purim Carnival

Sunday, February 24


The fun begins at 10:30AM
  
Fun for the Whole Family!

Games, Sand Art, Face Painting, Costume Contest, Food, Prizes, and our brand new
Photo Booth

Purchase tickets in advance 
4 for $1
At the door - 3 for $1

 
We're Now Social!


Shaare Shamayim now has a Twitter Account!! Follow us to stay current on upcoming events.

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Chavarim Wine and Cheese Tasting
wine and cheese  
CSS has a new "Chavarim" group. 

This group consists of cultural, social, and religious events for active adults.

Join us for our first event

Saturday, January 19th at 8pm
$10 per person

A Wine and Cheese tasting with an expert
                                          from Blue Star Wines

Please click on the attached link for more information on this event.

Chavarim Group at CSS 
 

   

Superbowl Sunday Hoagie Sale
tuna hoagie 
   
So, the Eagles didn't make it to the Superbowl. 

We can still enjoy the game and watch the commercials! Right???

 
What can make that experience even better??
Enjoying a roast beef, turkey, tuna, or egg salad hoagie prepared
by our wonderful PTA during our

Superbowl Sunday Hoagie Sale!
football 

Place your order by January 29th and then pick up your hoagie at 12 noon on Sunday, February 3rd.

(Sliced tomatoes, lettuce, and onion will be packed separately in plastic bags to preserve perfect moisture balance for your hoagie. 

Please fill out the attached form and return to the synagogue office

Superbowl Sunday Hoagie Sale  
Adult Education
 Rabbi Klein's Talmud Class   
Food for the Mind 

 


This class meets every Thursday evening at 8pm
immediately following minyan.

 
   This is a free class and open to the community.

 

 

 

 

Adult Education
lunch and learn 





Our next Lunch and Learn will be held on
Saturday, February 9th, immediately following services.
  
Rabbi Wolpe will discuss
Jews in Theater

$10 per person
Please call the office to RSVP
  
                      
T.een L.earning C.ommunity (T.L.C.)
 
January Dates
Sunday, January 20 - TLC JRA packing and distribution
Wednesday, January 30 - TLC meeting @ 7pm

February Dates
Wednesday, February 13 - TLC meeting @ 7pm
Saturday, February 23 - Megillah Reading
Sunday, February 24 - Purim and Purim Carnival
Wednesday, February 27 - TLC meeting @ 7pm
  
Men's Club Brunch
bagels and coffee 2  
Men's Club will host their next brunch on 

Sunday, February 10th at 10AM

    Guest Speaker will be
Lou Baldsher
            Director of Academic Affairs at the Israeli Consulate
  
Contact Harris Popolow for reservations.
215-676-7486
Tot Shabbat with a Purim Theme

purim Join us for our next Tot Shabbat

Friday, February 15

4:30 - 5:30PM - No Charge

Make Purim Masks ~ Tot Megillah ~ Purim Fun
 
Chicken Nuggets ~ Hamentashen


Sponsored by our Education Committee, PTA, Men's Club, Sisterhood, and donations from our congregants.

 

Please RSVP by February 12, 2013

  
Box Tops for Education

box tops Box Tops for education is an easy way to earn cash for our school!

 



1. Simply buy your favorite Box Tops products.

2. Cut out the Box Top from each package.

3. Send your Box Top to the synagogue office.

4. Our school gets cash for every Box Top collected to help buy the things it needs most.

 

All those Box Tops really add up! 

Complete list of Box Tops products

  
Congregation Brunch
brunch
  
A fabulous brunch is planned for
Sunday, March 10, 2013

There will be a repeat of last year's favorite dishes plus many new ones too!

Back by popular request, Elizabeth Knecht will perform her one woman show.
knecht 
$15 per person. 
To RSVP, send your reservation along with payment to 
CSS, 9768 Verree Road, Philadelphia, PA 19115
C/O Congregation Brunch  
Sisterhood Bingo

 Join Sisterhood for their

Annual Spring Bingo

Tuesday, March 12, 2013 at 6PM

Only $18 per person which includes a delicious chicken dinner and 1 bingo card.

Contact Gerry Zaretsky for reservations at 215-437-7437 

  
CSS Annual Red Cross Blood Drive

blood drive

 Show your support by joining us for our

Annual Red Cross Blood Drive
Sunday, March 17th from 9AM to 2PM

The NEED is great and donating is so CONVENIENT!

Call for an appointment so you won't have to wait.  
Contact Mark Savrin @ 215-464-1785 
Jacques Lurie
Congregations of Shaare Shamayim