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April 24, 2014
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Rick Recht is Returning for Camp Kol Ami
Rick Recht is coming back to ST-KA on Saturday, May 3 and Sunday, May
4 for Camp Kol Ami. Join us for First Session on May 3 beginning with dinner at 6:00 pm and a Havdalah experience with Rick at 7:00 pm. Second Session will be on May 4, beginning with bagels and schmoozing at 9:3 0 am, followed by a morning of music, learning and fun, then at noon there will be lunch and a song session.
Camp Kol Ami is FREE for members of all ages. Sign up today by contacting Abby at the Temple office at admin@suburbantemple.org or 216.991.0700.
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On Friday, April 25 at 6:00 pm Rabbi Vann will lead a Kabbalat Shabbat service with Kolot Kol Ami. Rabbi Shana will lead Come Grow With Me Shabbat, a service for families with young children.
On Friday, May 2 at 6:00 pm Rabbi Vann will lead a Kabbalat Shabbat service with Torah blessing.
On Friday, May 3 at 10:30 am Carly Siegel will celebrate her Bat Mitzvah. Mazel Tov Carly!
Yahrzeit Requests
If you would like to have the name of a loved one added to the weekly Yahrzeit list, please contact the office before 5 pm on Thursdays at 216.991.0700 or admin@suburbantemple.org. |
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Yom Hazikaron
Remember those who have sacrificed in the struggle for Israel's independence. Join our community for a Yom Hazikaron Commemoration on Sunday, May 4 at 7:00 pm at the Mandel JCC. Come together as we give thanks for over 65 years of Jewish freedom. Learn more at www.jewishcleveland.org
Yom Ha'atzmaut
Celebrate Israel's Independence Day at one of our biggest community events, with Israeli superstar, Noa, in concert. Join us on Monday, May 5 from 6:00-8:00 pm at Executive Caterers at Landerhaven for a family-friendly, fun-filled evening. You don't want to miss it! To learn more or to RSVP, go to www.jewishcleveland.org.
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This Shabbat we find ourselves in the middle of the book of Leviticus for Parshat K'doshim. K'doshim means "holiness," and this section of the Torah is often referred to as the Holiness Code. It begins with the words, "You shall be holy for I, Adonai your God am holy," and it continues with a list of commandments intended to bring holiness into our lives. We are commanded to honor our parents, to celebrate Shabbat, to feed the hungry, to be truthful, to respect our elders and those with disabilities, just to name a few. In fact most of the values by which we live today come from this week's Torah portion.
What also comes from this week's Torah portion are my three favorite words of Torah - V'ahavtah l'rei'acha k'mocha - love your neighbor as yourself. If I, like Rabbi Hillel, were asked to recite the whole Torah while standing on one foot, I would say v'ahavtah l'rei'acha k'mocha. These three little words teach us two very big lessons. The first is that we are to love others, and by this we mean that we are to treat everyone with kindness, justice and respect no matter their gender, age, religion, ability, or whom they choose to love. We are to forgive others when they show remorse for their mistakes, and we are to honor the fact that every single human being is created in the image of God. The second lesson these three words of Torah teach us is one that often gets far less attention, but is equally important, and that is we are also commanded to love ourselves. The same kindness, respect, and forgiveness we extend to others, we must also extend to ourselves, for we too are created in God's image.
May this Shabbat remind us to love others, to love ourselves, and to do something every day to bring a little holiness into our world.
-Rabbi Shana Nyer
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| Parents Night Out
Would you like a date night? Or a night out with friends? Let our professionally trained teachers watch your children while you go and enjoy yourselves! All children 1 year and older are welcome to join us Saturday, April 26, from 6:00-9:00 pm for a pizza dinner, activities, Havdalah, and a movie in pajamas. The cost is $5 per child for the whole evening! Please RSVP to Jill Ebenstein by 2:00 pm on Friday, April 25.
Holocaust Survivor to Speak
Join Vintage and the Religious School as they present Holocaust survivor, Erika Taubner Gold, who will be speaking in commemoration of Yom HaShoah. All adult members of the congregation are invited to join our Vintage members and Kolaynu students on Sunday, April 27 at 10:30 am for bagels and coffee, with the program to follow at 11:00 am. Ms. Gold is a Holocaust survivor born in Budapest, Hungary and will share the incredible story of her life before, during, and after the Holocaust.
Vintage Film FestivalJoin Vintage Suburban on Wednesday, April 30 at noon for lunch and a free film showing. Defiance will be shown at 12:30 pm. The movie Defiance is the story of the largest armed rescue operation of Jews by Jews in World War II. Led by Tuvia Bielski, this group totaled 1,200 Jews by 1944. Written by Nechama Techas, a holocaust survivor and author, we learn that many people fled from the Germans and hid in the forest in Poland. There were many such groups, but this story focuses on Tuvia's group and the Russian group with which they interacted. We are fortunate to have Robert (Bobby) Zelwin, whose parents were married in the film, as our guest speaker. He will answer questions about his parents' journey and share their remarkable story. Please bring your own lunch. Dessert and beverages, provided by Vintage, will be served so we can munch as we listen to Bobby. RSVP to Abby at admin@suburbantemple.org or 216.991.0700. |
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Alan Luntz, son of Brian Luntz, and Joshua Podl, son of Tod and Jody Podl, both received multiple awards for Ohio History Day this month. Alan was awarded first place in the individual website category for his website, "Lighting the Flames of Freedom: The American Movement to Save Soviet Jewry." He also was chosen for best website in the Jewish History category from the Maltz Museum. Josh was awarded second place in the group website category for his website, "Ludlow: A Revolution in Grassroots Integration." He was also chosen as Best Regional History Entry Website from Teaching Cleveland. They will both go on to compete at Ohio History Day in Columbus on April 26.
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Torah Study in the Gries Library every Saturday morning at 9:15 am.
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If you are facing unemployment, under-employment or another job-related need, we are here to assist you. This free and confidential service is available to all congregants and their children.
Clients can come to the Career Transition Center, located in the Shaker Heights Public Library, at no fee. Congregants can join the Job Club which meets every Monday from 10:00 am to noon, attend job search training workshops and one-on-one coaching sessions, among
other programs.
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22401 Chagrin Blvd.
Beachwood OH 44122
216.991.0700
fax: 216.991.0705
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Suburban Temple - Kol Ami has a time-honored tradition of commitment
to being an inclusive, egalitarian and intimate community.
We welcome all to our congregation.
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