As teens at Beth El take on the enormous responsibilities and freedoms of driving, we look forward to marking this moment with a gift and a blessing during Musaf.
Please RSVP to Elisabeth Albert
Simchat Tot Shabbat Picnic
Saturday, May 9th @ 3:30-5:30 pm,
front lawn @ Beth El
Families with children under age 5 are invited to join us for a casual Shabbat picnic on the front lawn of Beth El (rain location = the social hall). We'll have some yummy snacks, great company and maybe even some stories! Feel free to bring a fun, Shabbat-friendly game to play (a ball, frisbee, bubbles, etc.)
RSVPs to Elisabeth are appreciated so we can be sure to have the right amount of food!
Zumba
Tuesday, May 12th @ 7:00 pm
Join Pilar Rocha-Goldberg and the Synagogue Life Committee for our monthly Zumba class in the Freedman Center. This program is open to everyone for no charge; however, donations to Beth El in honor of your workout are welcome and appreciated.
No prior experience needed. Be sure to wear your gym shoes and comfortable clothes.
Healing Yoga
Saturday, May 16th @ 10:00 am
This month the focus of the class will be nurturing ourselves. There is no fee for these sessions-mats and other props are available. Donations are welcome (please note "yoga" in the memo line of your check). We encourage those who come to yoga to stay and join our worship service and/or Kiddush lunch after class. Vocal accompaniment will be provided by Susan Breitzer.
Beth El is going to Israel!
Trip meeting, Sunday, May 17th @ 12:30 pm
It's time, once again, for a Beth El trip to Israel! It will be great for first-timers as well as those who have visited in the past, mixing classic "must sees" with lots of new stuff for those who have been before.
Visit the new Beth El website for more information about the Israel Trip
Unveiling Ceremony for Pauline Schultz
Sunday, May 17th @ 2:00 pm
The community is invited to join the Schultz Family at the Durham Hebrew Cemetery for the unveiling ceremony for Pauline Schultz.
Sisterhood Scholarship Presentation
Sunday, May 31st @ 3:30-5:10 pm, Freedman Center
Wondering how to pay for college education, for your teens, younger children, or yourself? Learn how to find and apply for private scholarships the modern way! Visit our new Beth El website for more information about the Sisterhood Scholarship Presentation.
Save the Date! Shochet Program
Sunday, June 7th @ 10:30 am, Bearman Home
Join us for this exciting learning experience and demonstration. Naftali and Anna Hanau from Grow and Behold Foods will be doing the demonstration. More information is forthcoming.
Eicha Readers for Tisha b'Av
Saturday, July 25th @ 9:00 pm, Beth El Synagogue
Would you like to read a chapter of Lamentations/Eichah this year for a community Tisha b'Av service?
Beth El will be joined by members of Kehillah Synagogue for a joint reading of Eicha on Tisha b'Av. Please contact Sheila Tayrose from Kehillah Synagogue (919-491-9962) if you are interested in reading a chapter and specify which chapter you prefer. More information about the evening is forthcoming.
Please note that services and Eichah readings will also be held at Beth El in the Orthodox Kehillah sanctuary that evening and the next morning, Sunday morning, July 26th. All are welcome.