HAPPENINGS
August 9, 2016 /5 Av 5776

Friday, August 12  
Shabbat Evening Service
7:30pm - Sanctuary
Saturday, August 13  
Brotherhood Italian Dinner & Bocce Ball
5:00pm - Sanctuary and Sycamore Park 
Sunday, August 14  
Enriching the Self Workshop
4:00pm - Sanctuary  
 

Services


All are welcome to come
celebrate with us.

August 12, 7:30 p.m.

Chesed
Hands

Beth Chaim's Chesed Program translates a philosophy of love 
and compassion to all, 
inside and outside our community, into a program of acts and deeds that help to support and lift each other up in times of need, and at life cycle events.

Please contact us by calling the office at (925) 736-7146 or by email at [email protected]
if you have any Chesed needs.

Milestones
Tikkun Olam Opportunities

Toiletries Drive
We are collecting large, full size cosmetics and toiletries, as well as diapers, tissues and wipes for newcomer families of JCFS of the East Bay. Travel size toiletries are also still being accepted.

Donations will be presented as a "Welcome Bag" including: toothbrushes/paste, soaps, combs, deodorant, dental floss and other basic items.
Please bring your items to the drop box in the Beth Chaim foyer or to the office.
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Food Bank of Contra Costa
Hunger is year-round battle. A reminder that we have a collection barrel in our lobby which is regularly picked up for distribution for those in need in our community.

Yahrzeit Candles
In our tradition, we say of loved ones who have died, "May their memory be a blessing" and mark this ongoing process of turning memory into blessing by lighting a yahrzeit candle and reciting the Mourner's Kaddish on the anniversary of their death. We will send you a reminder card two weeks before the anniversary of your loved one's passing and hope that you will consider attending Shabbat services to honor their memory. 
 
A yahrzeit candle is available for you to pick up at the Beth Chaim office at no charge for your observance.

Thank you to Judith Markowitz and Glen Schabacker for underwriting the Yahrzeit program.

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Workshop

Workshop: Enriching the Self
Sundays, 4:00-5:30pm, August 14, 21 & 28
Jenifer Zetlan is offering this three-session seminar that provides an introduction to the Sefirot, "God's emanations," and how its wisdom can enrich and deepen the meaning of daily living.

Click here for more information
Cost: $40, Materials Fee: $10
 


Madrichim
Calling all teenagers!

The Beit Midrash is now accepting applications for Madrichim for Sundays and/or midweek!

Click Here for the online application.
 
Events at Beth Chaim

Sacred Jewish Rhythms Drumming Group
Learn to play and accompany Jewish liturgical music at home, in the synagogue, or under a tree. Instructor Bruce Silverman will highlight traditional middle-eastern rhythms and simple all-purpose rhythms, perfect for prayers, singing, dancing, and playing along with other instruments. Drop-ins and beginners welcome.

Sessions are Mondays from 7:30-9:00pm in the Sanctuary

For questions or to RSVP, contact Bruce at:

Announcements
 
Gan ShalomGan Shalom
Beth Chaim now has a beautiful space designated just for our community at Gan Shalom Cemetery in Lafayette. Click here for more information.

Backpack Drive 
Equipping students for success
Contra Costa Interfaith housing needs our support providing school supplies to formerly homeless and low-income children in the upcoming school year. Click here for an easy shopping list and Target registry or contact Naomi Ehrlich at 925-890-3875 with questions. Your donation items can be dropped off at Beth Chaim now through Aug. 8

The Beit Midrash Religious School & Midrasha

Religious School Registration is now open!
Click Here for online registration.

 
Beit Midrash Calendar
 

 
Aug. 23-24 (Grades 3-6)  - Hebrew Power Hour 5:00-6:00pm
Aug. 30-31 (Grades 3-6) - Hebrew Power Hour 5:00-6:00pm
Sunday, Sept. 4 - No school, Labor Day
Sept. 6-7 (Grades 3-6) - Hebrew Power Hour 5:00-6:00pm
Sunday, Sept. 11 - Religious School  from 9:15-12:15 
Sept. 12-14 (Grades 3-7) - Hebrew Power Hour 5:00-6:00pm
Sunday, Sept. 18 - Religious School 9:15-12:15
Sept. 19-21 - Hebrew Power Hour 5:00-6:00pm
Sunday, Sept. 25 - Religious School 9:15-12:15
Sept. 26-28 - Hebrew Power Hour 5:00-6:00pm
Sunday, Oct. 2  - No school, Rosh Hashanah


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Contra Costa Midrasha

For more information, to get questions answered, or just 
to say "hi" contact Devra Aarons, CCM's Director at
925.944.4701, by email at [email protected]
online at www.ccmidrasha.com or on Facebook at www.Facebook.com/ccmidrasha.

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Weekly Torah Portion Video
We invite you to share this week's video from G-d Cast with your children:
Parshat Devarim
Parshat Devarim

 Sisterhood
UPCOMING EVENTS
(click on any of the linked titles to go to the sign-ups)
 
Prickly Pear Wednesday August 31, 2016 
6:45 PM to 9:00 PM
Prickly Pear Cantina
 
Please join your fellow sisters at the Prickly Pear Cantina on Wednesday, August 31st at 6:45 pm, to enjoy a fun night out as we enjoy some tasty Mexican food and a margarita or two. The first round of drinks is on us!
 
Upcoming Book Group Selections
August - The Paris Architect, by Charles Belfoure
September - The Guest Room, by 
October - A Man Called Ove, by Fredrik Backman
*November - The Beauty Queen, by Sarit Yishai-Levi
 
* possible author Q &A in November; if so, this book selection will be moved to a future month.

 
2017 Sisterhood Sojourn is in the works. Make sure to mark your calendars for May 5-7, 2017.  More details to come. 

For more information on Sisterhood, contact Mary Jo Smith at BCCSisterhood. 

  Brotherhood
Jewish Heritage Night at the A's 
Tonight, August 9, 7:05pm Game Time
$25 per person; includes a pregame event with Jewish-themed food and a special memento (an A's blanket this year!). Free parking; BART travel and carpools may also be arranged.  Contact [email protected] 
 
Annual Italian Dinner and Bocce Ball Night 
Saturday, August 13, 6:00pm
Open to any adult member of Beth Chaim, spouses and significant others. This event is a lot of fun and no bocce ball experience is needed. The night includes an Italian dinner at Beth Chaim and bocce ball at the courts at Sycamore Valley Park across from Beth Chaim. $10 per person. RSVP to [email protected] or pay via PayPal by going to Beth Chaim's website here and click on the "Donate" button in the lower left corner (indicate Bocce Ball Night).

Brotherhood Hiking Group
Every Wednesday, 8:30-10:30am
Meet at Danville Pete's (may change). Join us for local hikes and enjoy the beauty right in our backyard. Usually 3-5 miles depending on weather and group consensus. Dogs are welcome! For more information, contact: Harry Kulwin at [email protected]
or Paul Yamshon at [email protected].

Brotherhood Fantasy Football League
Returning for its second season! We'll need 8-12 teams to run this fun league. It's a $200 buy in and draft day is Sept. 7th to pick the teams. It all tracks online, no prior experience is needed and it does not need to be time consuming. If you are interested, please email [email protected] ASAP and we will send you additional information. Invite your Beth Chaim friends and start some friendly competition and two people may share a team.

 In Our Jewish Community

International Day of Peace: Sept. 16-18
Speaking in Peace with Each Other
San Damiano Retreat Center, Danville
An Interfaith weekend. Come for the day, and afternoon, or the whole weekend! Click here for registration info.

Hebrew Free Loans
Provides interest-free loans to Jewish residents in Northern California needing assistance or pursuing lifelong dreams. Loan categories include: student, adoption, business, first-time home buyer, unemployment, emergency, debt consolidation, and more. Visit www.hflasf.org or call 415.546.9902

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