Services
NO BABYSITTING THIS SHABBAT
8:45 am-Shabbat Mishnah Study
9:00 am-Orthodox Kehillah Shabbat Morning Services
9:30 am-Main Sanctuary, Shabbat Morning Services; Dvar Torah given by Dr. Eric Meyers
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 hosted by: Sandy & Jim Fangmeier, Anita & Paul Farel, Edy Parker, Margaret Sachs, and Merle & Bob Schwartz
10:00 am-Healing Yoga
Weekly Minyanim
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Please note that there will NOT be
Babysitting OR B'nai Mitzvah Peer Tutoring this Shabbat.
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Please note that there will NOT be Talmud Torah on the following dates:
Sunday, 12/20
Wednesday, 12/23
Sunday, 12/27
Wednesday, 12/30
Sunday, 1/3/2016
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Please note that the Beth El Synagogue Office will be closed from Friday, December 25th through Sunday, January 3rd.
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Mazel tov!
Mazel tov to Micah Pickus for being accepted to Brandeis University! |
BE at Beth El
Healing Yoga
Saturday, 12/19 @ 10:00 am, Freedman Center Lounge
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 services and/or Kiddush lunch after class.
Vocal accompaniment will be provided by Mary Joan Mandel.
For more information, visit Healing Yoga.
Chavurah Minyan
Saturday, 1/9 @ 9:30 am Join the Chavurah Minyan for their monthly service in the Freedman Center Lounge. The service is traditional and egalitarian, using the modern Orthodox Koren siddur, and all participants are able to take active part in it. Families sit together and women fully participate in leading the services. Pre-bat/bar-mitzvah youth read the maftir and chant. Post-bat/bar-mitzvah youth are especially invited to take active roles. If you'd like to lead or have an honor or have any questions regarding this service including upcoming dates, please contact Malachai Hacohen. The Chavurah welcomes all. For more information, visit Chavurah Minyan.
Simchat Tot Havdalah In Pajamas
Saturday, 1/9 @ 5:00 pm Wear your PJs and bring your favorite stuffed animal for Havdallah, songs, stories, snacks and more! The program is geared towards kids aged 4 and under plus their parents. All are welcome and of course bring your friends. For more information, visit Simchat Tot.
Pancake Palooza
Sunday, 1/10 @ 10:00 am
Join us on January 10th for the 3rd Annual Pancake Palooza with proceeds going to the Talmud Torah Youth Education Fund.
Bring your appetites! We will have gluten free options available as well. All are welcome!
Knitting Chevra
Sunday, 1/10 @ 10:00 am
Knitting Chevra will meet on Sunday, 12/10 to knit for a charity! Please contact Lois Ryen for more information.
Sisterhood Shabbat
Friday, 1/22 @ 6:00 pm
Please join Beth El's Sisterhood for Shabbat dinner, followed by Sisterhood-led evening services. Our guest, Dr. and Rabbi Susan Cowchock at Duke University Hospital, will give a D'var Torah. A Dessert Oneg will follow. If you would like to lead or be part of our service, please contact Donna Goldstein.
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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BE in the Community
Jewish Federation Annual Mitzvah Day
Friday, 12/25
Beth El Synagogue is excited to join the Jewish Federation's Annual Mitzvah Day program "Away for the Holidays." This year, we will be collecting for Meals on Wheels. Click here to view their wish list. Please remember cans should be individual serving sizes and have pop top lids. There is a decorated box in the lobby for you to drop off your donations until December 23. Thank you for helping fight hunger in our community!
If you would like to register for Mitzvah Day, visit Jewish Federation's Annual Mitzvah Day.
Community Cafe
Sunday, 12/27 @ 5:30 pm
Community Cafe is December 27th. This will be a difficult month because of all the requests you are already receiving to donate to efforts at Judea and in our community. The kitchen (freezer, refrigerator and pantry) will be very crowded with donations for the Meals on Wheels delivery on December 25. Our casseroles will be stored in the freezer at the JCC until December 25. When you bring a casserole to Judea, please put it in the freezer and make sure it is labeled TUNA CASSEROLE FOR URBAN MINISTRIES. Judea staff will transport casseroles to the JCC.
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
Cookies (total of about 400)
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.
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Ways to Support Talmud Torah!
1. Link your Harris Teeter VIC card (5883) and Kroger Rewards Card (86162).
2. Visit Menchie's Yogurt on Tuesdays! For more information, visit Menchie's and Talmud Torah.
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Eric Pas Jewish Camp Scholarship
Applications are now available for partial scholarship funding for a Beth El family who needs financial assistance in sending a child to a Jewish camp.
Funding will be made available on a need basis and information will be kept confidential. In the past 16 years, the scholarship fund has distributed over $40,000 and has been able to sponsor 60 Beth El children. Our children have participated in our local Federation camp as well as Ramah Darom in Georgia, Young Judea, and two overseas programs. If you would like further information or an application please call Michele Pas at 493-3175, or email to mjbpas@aol.com.
Please consider making a contribution. Beth El members' continued financial support of this fund will allow more of our Beth El children to have a Jewish camp experience. |
