HAPPENINGS
October 11, 2016 /9 Tishrei 5777

Tues, Oct. 11
Erev Yom Kippur
5:30 pm - Youth Service
7:00 pm - Meditative Service
7:30 pm - Evening Service

Wed, Oct. 12
Yom Kippur
9:00 am - Morning Service
9:30 am - Junior Congregation
2:30 pm - Children's Service
3:30 pm - Healing Service
Yizkor - following Healing Service
Neilah - following Yizkor
6:30 pm - Break-the-Fast 

Services


All are welcome to come
celebrate with us.

No Shabbat Service this week

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.

The Star


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

Click Here 
Milestones
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



Contral Costa Interfaith Housing
Opportunities for Involvement

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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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High Holy Days
shofar
Welcome the High Holy Days


This 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 the HHD page on our website. 

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Break-the-Fast

Rae and Jonathan Corr have once again graciously offered to open their home for our annual Break-the-Fast on Yom Kippur.

Please join us for a lovely evening 
of food, wine and community.

Wednesday, October 12th at 6:30 pm
121 Deer Ridge Place, Danville

Don't forget your sweaters ... we'll be outdoors!

If you are able, please bring something to share:
Last names A-P - Wine
Last names Q-Z - Dessert 
(finger food, please, for ease of serving and enjoying)

No RSVP necessary. Feel free to bring family and guests. Children are welcome with adult supervision please.

L'Shana Tova!



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Reminder:
Food Donations
for Contra Costa Food Bank
in honor of the High Holy Days!
Collection barrels are in the lobby


Sukkot


 
 
You are invited to celebrate Sukkot at Beth Chaim with friends and family. 
We gather together to honor the freedom of the Exodus and the joy of the Fall harvest.  
This is a sweet opportunity to connect with others and have a meal under our fabulous sukkah!

Dinner in the Sukkah!
Friday, October 21st @ 6:30 pm
 
Please sign-up to bring a dish to share.
 
RSVP:  Click Here 
 
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Singles in the Sukkah! - Cancelled

 
Sorry, "Singles in the Sukkah" has been cancelled. It will be rescheduled at a future time.





Simchat Torah

Simchat Torah
Friday, Oct. 28th @ 7:00pm
A celebration with dance & live music.
 
We begin the new year with a celebration focused on moving our bodies & kicking up our heels!

We will have a talented Israeli dance teacher and live music for people of all ages.
 
The Beit Midrash Religious School & Midrasha

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

Youth Service (kids of all ages, parents welcome)

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

Junior Congregation (Grades 4th-7th/no parents)

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


Children's Service (Toddlers-3rd grade with parents)

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



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Religious School Schedule:

Tues, 10/11No school
Wed, 10/12No school
Sun, 10/16Religious school, 9:15-12:15 pm
Mon, 10/17No school, Sukkot
Tues, 10/18Hebrew Power Hour, Jew Crew

Wed, 10/19Hebrew Power Hour, Jew Crew
Sun, 10/23Religious school, 9:15-12:15 pm
Nevatim, 10:00 am
Sukkah-Palooza, 11:00 am
B'nei Mitzvah Family Class, 12:30 pm
Simcha Fair, 12:30-2:30

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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 [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 Ha'azinu: Moses's Last Song, Funkified

Parshat Ha'azinu: Moses's Last Song, Funkified


 Sisterhood
UPCOMING EVENTS
(click on any of the linked titles to go to the sign-ups)

LADIES WHO LUNCH - OCTOBER

October 13, 2016

11:45 AM to 1:45 PM

Blue Gingko in Blackhawk 

 

LOCATION HAS CHANGED! Please join us for our next lunch gathering, for good food and good friendship. This month, we are dining at Blue Ginko in Danville.

 

Tuesday October 18, 2016
6:30 PM to 8:30 PM 
The Home of Lynn Chazin

Looking to lose yourself in a good book, and find some good friends in the process? Join us for book group. Held monthly and hosted by various group attendees at their homes. October's selection is "A Man Called Ove," by Fredrik Backman. 
 
Pacific Catch
Wednesday October 26, 2016
6:45 PM to 8:45 PM
Pacific Catch

Please join us for our monthly dinner group, as we drink, dine and dish together. Because of the Cork N Canvas event on September 19th, we will not be holding a dinner for September. October's dinner will be at Pacific Catch in Dublin. Mmmm.
 
sisterhood
Sunday November 6, 2016
5:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Peasant & The Pear

It's time to celebrate another year together with the Annual Sisterhood Dinner. It's a great time to reconnect and to welcome new additions to our Sisterhood family. Please join us.
 
SIS-Retreat 2017
Friday May 5, 2017 at 4:00 PM  -to- Sunday May 7, 2017 at 12:00 PM
Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa

Please join your Sisters for the 2017 Sisterhood Sojourn held during the weekend of May 5-7, 2017, in Monterey, California, and unwind from it all. The weekend offers both space, and structure, to allow each of us to personalize our time spent in community, reflection, relaxation and spiritual renewal.

Upcoming Book Group Selections
November - The Beauty Queen, by Sarit Yishai-Levi

  Brotherhood
 
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 [email protected]
or Paul Yamshon at [email protected].

Upcoming Community Events

My Jewish Baby
support group for Parents.
Sessions begin Wed. 10/19, 10-11:30am at B'nai Shalom in Walnut Creek.
  • Are you looking for a place that offers advice and support from other parents going through similar experiences with their baby?
  • Are you looking for connections with other Jewish families?
  • Are you noticing that your life with a new baby changes your relationships and sense of self?
My Jewish Baby is an 8 session group for parents raising their children in the Jewish community, facilitated by Liora Abrahams-Brosbe, MFT, RDT.
Cost: $65 per family for 8 weeks
Welcome parents of all backgrounds with babies 0-11 months.
For more info Click Here

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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 [email protected].
www.simchasisters.com

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Witness our Welcome - WOW!
14th Annual Interfaith Worship Celebration cohosted by Beth Chaim
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 by 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


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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