HAPPENINGS
September 27, 2016 /24 Elul 5776

Friday, Sept. 30
Shabbat Evening Service
7:30 pm - Sanctuary

Sunday, Oct. 2
Erev Rosh Hashanah
7:00 pm - Meditative Service
7:30 pm - Evening Service

Monday, Oct. 3Rosh Hashanah, Day 1
9:00 am - Morning Service
9:30 am - Junior Congregation
Taslich Ritual - following morning service
2:30 pm - Children's Service

Tuesday, Oct. 4
Rosh Hashanah, Day 2
9:00 am - Morning Service

Services


All are welcome to come
celebrate with us.

 Friday Sept. 30rd, 7:30 pm
Shabbat Evening Service

Sunday, Oct. 2nd
Erev Rosh Hashanah
7:00 pm - Meditative Service
7:30 pm - Evening Service

Monday, Oct. 3rd
Rosh Hashanah, Day 1
9:00 am - Morning Service
9:30 am - Junior Congregation
Taslich Ritual - immediately following morning service
2:30 pm - Children's Service

Tuesday, Oct. 4th
Rosh Hashanah, Day 2
9:00 am - Morning Service

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 admin@bethchaim.com
if you have any Chesed needs.

The Star


The September/ October issue of "The Star" 
is now available online at the Beth Chaim website:

Click Here 
Milestones

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Kids' Birthdays

Emmerson Finder
10 on Sept. 27

Kaitly Vaupen
9 on Oct. 2

Ryan Vaupen
9 on Oct. 3

Ari Cohen
11 on Oct. 3

Sawyer Husted
11 on Oct. 3

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Wedding Anniversaries

Tom & Mary Day
29 on Sept. 27

Jay & Nori Gleeman
11 on Sept. 29

Erik & Shashanna Singh
10 on Sept. 29

David & Lynn Chazin
9 on Sept. 29

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Yahrzeit Observances

William Dodge
Father of Lisa Goldberg
Sept. 25

Ruth Perlman
Mother of Julie Perlman
Sept. 26

Lillian Straus
Mother of Fran Birnbaum
Sept. 26

Donald Rosenberg
Father of Dave Rosenberg
Sept. 28

William Lapson
Father of Diana McAnulty
Sept. 30

Howard Blankfeld
Father of Deborah Blankfeld
Sept. 30

Gerda Nelson
Mother of Laura Ricci
Sept. 30

Marcia Rosalynd Cohen
Mother of Ellen Vanhole
Sept. 30

Ellen Wechsler
Mother of Marc Wechsler
Oct. 1


Names will be read at the
September 30rd Shabbat Service.

To make a donation in their honor,
 you may call us at 925-736-7146 
or pay via PayPal by 
clicking the button:
 
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Tikkun Olam Opportunities

Contra Costa Interfaith Housing Dinner October 13 

 
Beth Chaim Congregation will be cooking dinner for the residents of Garden Park Apartments and Beth Chaim volunteers on October 13, 2016. Every month, Contra Costa Interfaith Housing provides dinner for about 40 tenants on the 2nd Thursday of the month at the Garden Park Apartments, a permanent supportive housing program specifically for homeless families with special needs in Contra Costa County. For more information or to sign up please CLICK HERE

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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Observance
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Welcome the High Holy Days

Next month begins our Days of Awe - the High Holy Days, beginning with Erev Rosh Hashana on Sunday, October 2. Currently, we are in the month of Elul, the month preceding the High Holy Days, in which we are directed to do the things that will help us ready ourselves for this yearly experience of confronting the most important questions in our lives. We hope to see as many of you as possible at our services.  

For more information, and a schedule of services, please visit our HHD webpage at Beth Chaim. 

Sukkot
A New Event for Sukkot!

You are invited to join us for "Singles in the Sukkah," an adult get-together that will include a potluck dessert and lots of schmoozing.

October 16th
7:00 pm
In the Sukkah 
No RSVP needed.  Bring a friend!  For more info: Click Here

The Beit Midrash Religious School & Midrasha

Beit Midrash High Holy Days!
Come join Rabbi Elisheva for the following kid services:

Junior Congregation (Grades 4th-7th/no parents)
Rosh Hashanah
Mon, 10/3 @ 9:30-11:30 am
Come at 9:00am to Sanctuary

Erev Yom Kippur/Kol Nidre
Tues, 10/11 @ 5:30-6:15pm

Yom Kippur
Wed,  10/12 @ 9:30-11:30am
Come at 9:00am to Sanctuary


Children's Service (Toddlers-3rd grade with parents)
Rosh Hashanah
Mon, 10/3 @ 2:30-3:15pm

Yom Kippur
Wed, 10/12 @ 2:30-3:15pm



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Religious School Schedule:
Tues 9/27 5:00-6:00pm - Hebrew Power Hour & Jew Crew 
Wed 9/28 5:00-6:00pm - Hebrew Power Hour & Jew Crew 
Sun 10/2 - No School/Rosh Hashanah
Mon 10/3 - No school
Tues 10/4 - No school
Wed 10/5 - No school
Sun 10/9 - Religious School 9:15-12:15

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Contra Costa Midrasha 2016-17 
CCM is the place for Jewish teens in grades 8-12 to build their own Jewish community of friends, be mentored by Jewish young adults and connect to their own Jewish identity through discussion and hands-on learning. Join us on Wednesday nights and for special NEW Sunday programs this year.
 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 office@ccmidrasha.com, 
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 Nitzavim: Dahlia Lithwick talks about
Parshat Nitzavim: Dahlia Lithwick talks about "signing" a covenant


 Sisterhood
UPCOMING EVENTS
(click on any of the linked titles to go to the sign-ups)
  
Upcoming Book Group Selections
October - A Man Called Ove, by Fredrik Backman
November - The Beauty Queen, by Sarit Yishai-Levi


Sisterhood Annual Dinner Coming in November


 
2017 Sisterhood Sojourn is in the works. Make sure to mark your calendars for May 5-7, 2017.  Look for Registration Information Soon. 

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

  Brotherhood
Brotherhood Movie Night 
Wednesday September 28th
The Magnificent Seven (not quite a minyan, but pretty good) 
Century Theater Walnut Creek
Movie starts at 7:10 p.m.
Join the Brothers for another great Brotherhood movie, The Magnificent Seven.  Movie starts at 7:10 p.m. Meet in the lobby at about 6:45 p.m., or if you come later, go to the theater and look for the guys.  This should be good. Cheesecake Factory afterwards. 
 
21st ANNUAL LAKE TAHOE WINTER GETAWAY
January 26th thru 29th 2017 - Save the date!
This is Brotherhood's signature event - Put it on your calendar now! A weekend in Lake Tahoe for the Brothers to spend time together, get to know each other and have fun. All activities are optional and include skiing and snowmobiling, hiking, gondola ride and lunch at the top of Heavenly, visiting the casinos, hitting the gym, going to the movies, playing cards, catching up on your sleep and just hanging out. More information and details for reserving your spot will be coming soon.


Brotherhood Hiking Group
Every Wednesday, 8:30-10:30am
Meet at Danville Peet's Coffee (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 hkulwin@hotmail.com
or Paul Yamshon at pyamshon56@att.net.

Upcoming Community Events


Simcha Faire Sunday October 23rd 12:15- 2:30
in the  Beth Chaim Sanctuary

The Simcha Sisters are hosting a Simcha Faire at Beth Chaim. Find all of your vendors for your upcoming Simcha.
One stop shopping! This is a free event.
For more information you can contact:
922-984-7024 or info@simchasisters.com.
www.simchasisters.com

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Witness our Welcome - WOW!
14th Annual Interfaith Worship Celebration
Sunday, Oct. 30, 4:00 pm at Lafayette Christian Church
584 Glenside Drive, Lafayette
"Whose Religion?  Whose Freedom?" by Rabbi Mike Rothbaum
Reception to follow hosted b PFLAG.
For more information, click here

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Tent Logo 2015

Contra Costa's annual Jewish Book & Arts Festival has  thirty-four programs on the fall/winter schedule, with more to come later in the spring. For more details: Click Here

Here are the events co-sponsored by Beth Chaim:

Under One Roof Author Event
with musical performance by Samuel Oshay
Sunday, Oct. 30th, 3:30 pm @ Beth Chaim
Despite Jackie Robinson having smashed Major League Baseball's color ceiling in 1947, African American players could not room or socialize with their white teammates during spring training in Florida. Author Adam Henig etches a portrait of this troubled era to tell the unforgettable tale of Dr. Ralph Wimbish, a little-known civil rights activist, who risked it all to achieve racial justice. This event also features a short musical program by Samuel Oshay, a high school senior whose first album, A Random Walk Down Main Street, will be released in 2017.
Admission:  $12; $5 students


Screening of "The Man I Am" with panel on Transgenderism
Sunday, Nov. 6th, 3:30pm @ Beth Chaim
This 44-minute documentary tells the personal stories of five Israeli transgender men who were born and raised as females. It movingly portrays what it means to become "who you are really against all odds." Followed by a panel discussion on Judaism and transgenderism. 
Moderator: Rabbi Dan Goldblatt.
Admission: $10; $5 students

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Mazon Rosh Hashanah eCards are now available!

Honor a family member of loved one with a holiday eCard and make a difference in the lives of those who struggle with hunger, so they can look forward to a day when that struggle is a thing of the past.

You can send a MAZON tribute by mail, or email a holiday eCard by visiting www.give.mazon.org

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On-going 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. This is a completely beginner friendly class!

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

Contact Bruce Silverman for further info about 
prices and dates at 925-685-5585 or at:
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