Candle lighting: 4:46 pm | PARASHAT VAYETZEI | Havdalah (42 min): 5:46 pm 
Chanukah Bazaar Vendors!
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Scholar-In-Residence Weekend
Upcoming Events
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Kabbalat Shabbat (Friday, 11/20)
6:00 pm-Kabbalat Shabbat Services
7:00 pm-Community Shabbat Dinner
8:15 pm-Shiur with Rabbi Elie Spitz

Shabbat Morning (Saturday, 11/21)
8:45 am-Shabbat Mishnah Study
9:00 am-Orthodox Kehillah Shabbat Morning Services
9:00 am-B'nai Mitzvah Peer Tutoring
9:30 am-Main Sanctuary, Shabbat Morning Services
Gabbai: Shula Bernard
More information about gabbaim at Beth El
Gabbaim will try to accommodate requests for honors made in person on Shabbat morning (by 10:15 am, before the Torah service), but please understand that all honors may have been previously claimed.
Kiddush Lunch is sponsored by: Miriam and Arie Ehieli in honor of the upcoming wedding of Eric Ehieli and Wendy Walker. 
10:30 am-Children's Services
11:45 am-Dvar Torah given by Rabbi Elie Spitz
1:00 pm (post-kiddush)-Shiur with Rabbi Elie Spitz

Weekly Minyanim
Sunday morning at 9:30 am
Wednesday morning at 8:00 am followed by a text study
Scholar-In-Residence Weekend 
                              with Rabbi Elie SpitzSIR
November 20-22, 2015

For more information, visit Scholar-In-Residence Weekend. 
Mazel Tov!
Mazel Tov to Nancy Strauss on the birth of her granddaughter, Marian Rose Handler, on October 25th in New York! The proud parents are Rebecca and Ben Handler.
Mazel Tov to Eric Ehieli and Wendy Walker on their forthcoming marriage!
Mazel Tov to Wendy Walker on her conversion to Judaism!
Sisterhood Gives Thanks!
Sisterhood wants to thank its many members and Beth El congregants who supported the Chanukah Bazaar this past Sunday. In case you missed that event, we will host a small sales table at the JCC's Festival on December 6. Proceeds from both events will go to supporting Talmud Torah. Note that we have placed another order for Chanukah and Shabbat candles, which will be available through the Gift Shop. We take time now to acknowledge the contributions of Beth El's staff: Casey Baker for overseeing the bazaar's  floor plan and installation, Emily Hayes for providing advance publicity and photography during the event, and Sheri Hoffman for facilitating communications between the planning committee and vendors. We are grateful to the Men of Oil for their delicious latkes, Men of Beth El for logistics and labor, and the Watts Street Trio for musical accompaniment. Our next events will be Sisterhood Shabbat on Friday, January 22, and informal potluck dinner on Sunday, January 31. If you haven't yet joined Sisterhood for 2015-6 or want to learn more about us, please contact membership chair Sheri Hoffman or any Sisterhood board member. 
Condolences
Beth El Synagogue extends condolences to the following:
Susan Cohen, Peter Goldberg and their family on the death of Susan's mother, Estelle Cohen who passed away on Sunday, November 15th. Funeral services will take place in Florida. Shiva minyanim will take place locally upon their return from Florida;
Sue Slatkoff, Ronald Strauss and their family on the death of Sue's brother-in-law, Eylon Shalev who passed away on Saturday, 11/14. Funeral services will take place in Israel.
Welcome!
Beth El Synagogue welcomes the following new members to our community: Yochai Ben Haim & Shira Anderson,
Marilyn Hogle, and
Larry and Janice Stolzenberg
Shabbaton 2015 Registration is Open!Shabbaton
Registration for the 2015 Beth El Beach Shabbaton opened on Monday, November 2nd. You received an email linking you to the registration page.
This year's Shabbaton is the weekend of December 18 - 20 with an option to arrive on Thursday, December 17. Space is limited and always fills up so plan to register as early as possible.
We are looking forward to another wonderful Shabbat in our "shtetl by the sea" at The Trinity Center in Salter Path, NC.
For any questions about the Beth El Beach Shabbaton email or call Kevin (919.328.0508) or Andrea Ginsberg (919.452.2227).
For more information and to register, visit Shabbaton 2015.
New Kosher Options in the Triangle
Grow and Behold
Visit www.growandbehold.com to get kosher meat!
Founded in Brooklyn, NY, in 2010, Grow and Behold Foods brings you delicious OU Glatt Kosher pastured meats raised on small family farms. We adhere to the strictest standards of kashrut, animal welfare, worker treatment and sustainable agriculture. Every cut is carefully trimmed and packaged to ensure you receive only the best, highest quality meat.
Save on shipping when you order with the Durham Buying Club!  For more information contact us at info@growandbehold.com or 888-790-5781.

Knish-a-licious
Thanksgiving is just over two weeks away and Chanukah is not far behind. Knishes make the perfect side or hors d'oeuvres for every holiday. Regular size $4 each and minis are $16 / dozen. Contact Jamie@knish-a-licious.com to place your order today!  Knish-a-licious will be doing Thanksgiving order pick-ups on Sunday, 11/22 after Talmud Torah!
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Children's Services
Saturday, 11/21 @ 10:30 am, Main Building
Children's Services will take place this weekend! Tot Shabbat with Emily (ages 0-4) will meet in Room 6, Jr. Jr. Congregation with Rachel Galanter (kindergarten-2nd grade) will meet in Room 4 and Jr. Congregation with Rachel Fraade (3rd-6th grade) will meet in Room 7.  All rooms are in the Main Building.  For more information about Children's Services, visit Children's Services. 

Fall Chevra Kadisha Event
The fall event for the Chevra Kadisha has been postponed until February 2016 to coincide with Sicha events and the annual dinner honoring the Chevra Kadisha. Further information will be available closer to the date.
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Lunch and Learn with Rabbi Greyber
Thursday, 11/19 @ 11:30 am, UNC Hillel
Our 3rd Lunch and Learn of the academic year will take place at 11:30 am on Thursday, November 19th, in the UNC Hillel library. The topic of this Lunch and Learn will be Reading David Hartman on "The Significance of Israel for the Future of Judaism" part 2. Bring a dairy or parve lunch and join our eclectic group of learners. Beverages will be provided. There is no charge for this event. 

Interfaith Community Build at Habitat for Humanity's Hospitality House
Thursday, 11/19 @ 12:30-3:30 pm
Please come out for the Thanksgiving Interfaith Build Day, for Habitat's Hospitality House, Thursday November 19th, 12:30-3:30 pm at 108 Young Ave. Durham, NC 27703.
Sign up to volunteer HERE! 

Unveiling Ceremony for Hudi Gross
Sunday, 11/22 @ 1:00 pm
The community is invited to join the Gross family at the Durham Hebrew Cemetery for the unveiling ceremony for Hudi Gross.

Durham Community Cafe Dinner
Sunday, 11/22 @ 5:30 pm
Community Cafe is next weekend. The following items are still needed for a successful Cafe:
13 large tuna casseroles
14 large cans of green beans and mixed veggies
4 large bottles of salad dressing, Ranch and/or Italian
2 large bags of shredded cheese
Ice tea mix with sugar and lemon
Jars of peanut butter and jam
Please contact Erica Rapport Gringle if you are able to donate these items or would like to volunteer for upcoming Community Cafe opportunities.

NC-Wide Jewish Teens Shabbaton
January 15-17, 2016
Jewish high schoolers are invited to a North Carolina-wide Shabbaton for teens of all Jewish backgrounds. For more information, visit NC-Wide Shabbaton.
Judea Reform Executive Director Search
Judea Reform is soliciting applications for the position of Executive Director.   If you know someone who might be interested and qualified for the position, we have posted it in NATA , Jewish Jobs and NC Center for Nonprofits.   Applications can also be made directly by sending a cover letter and resume to EDSearch@judeareform.org. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the Judea Reform Search Committee Chairs Steve Simon (ssimon@nc.rr.com) or Ziva Raney (zraney@nc.rr.com).  For a full job description, click here.
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SHABBAT SHALOM!

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