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Services
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 All are welcome to come celebrate with us.
Shabbat Evening Service Friday, Oct. 21, 6:30 pm Sukkot Celebration Dinner in the Sukkah
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Chesed
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CHESED UPDATE
Gladys Weitzner Gladys is very ill and in the hospital. We hold her in our prayers.
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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.
if you have any Chesed needs.
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Milestones
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Kids' Birthdays
Jayke Leffe
13 on October 20
Zackary Corr
13 on October 22
Ethan Gross
18 on October 22
Jacqueline Holden
14 on October 22
Hannah Troyanovsky
7 on October 23
Amanda Scherer
13 on October 23
Isaac Kellner
8 on October 24
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Wedding Anniversaries
Glenn & Julie Samson
26 on October 20
Judy & Al Steinberg
55 on October 21
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Yahrzeit Observances
Christopher Carter
Brother of Tim Carter
October 16
Vincent Ricci
Father of Mike Ricci
October 17
Jospeh Strogatz
Father of Ogie Strogatz
October 18
Andrew Morgensen
Father of Marilyn Weiss
October 18
Peter Rupert
Father In Law of Gery Berger
October 20
Bunny Eiges
Mother of Peter Eiges
October 20
Stanley William Graff
Father of Ellen Waltrip
October 20
Names will be read at the
Oct. 21st 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
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Holiday Dinner Drive Benefiting the Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano For Every $1 you donate, the food bank provides $4 of food Donate Online HereSelect Beth Chaim from the drop down menu and complete your donation. Thank you for your generous support! For more information Click Here Contra Costa Interfaith Housing Opportunities for Involvement
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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.
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Yahrzeit Candles
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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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Sukkot
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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.
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Simchat Torah
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 Simchat TorahFriday, 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.
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Under One Tent
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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 ChaimThis 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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The Beit Midrash Religious School & Midrasha
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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.
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Religious School Schedule:
| Tues, 10/18 | Hebrew Power Hour, Jew Crew | | Wed, 10/19 | Hebrew Power Hour, Jew Crew | | Sun, 10/23 | Religious school, 9:15-12:15 pm
Nevatim, 10:00 am
Simcha Fair, 12:30-2:30 pm
B'nei Family Workshop, 12:30 pm
| | Mon, 10/24 | Jew Crew | | Tues, 10/25 | Hebrew Power Hour, Jew Crew
| | Wed, 10/26 | Hebrew Power Hour, Jew Crew | | Sun, 10/30 | Religious school, 9:15-12:15
Speaker: "Jewish Entrepreneurship"
featuring Stephen Pease
9:30-11:00 |
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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
Weekly Torah Portion Video
We invite you to share this week's video from G-d Cast with your children: |
| | Weekly Torah Portion/Parsha Hashavua: Shaboom! An animated Jewish kids show launching April 6! |
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Sisterhood
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  UPCOMING EVENTS
(click on any of the linked titles to go to the sign-ups)
 Tuesday October 18, 20166:30 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.
 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.
 Tuesday November 1, 2016
7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
The Home of Deborah Wechsler
Join us to celebrate the New Year, and the new moon of Heshvan. We will meet at 7:00 pm for light refreshments and socializing and then begin the program promptly at 7:30 pm and end around 9:00 pm. This month's gathering will be at Deborah Wechsler's home. You don't need to have previously attended to enjoy this gathering.
 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.
 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
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Brotherhood
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Men's Gathering 
Thursday October 27th, 7:00 pm
Home of Scott Vaupen, 241 Aptos Place, Danville
We gather together to reflect on stories of meaning in our lives in a safe and confidential environment. All are invited to participate, but no one need feel compelled to share in the discussion. If you have never attended a Beth Chaim Men's Gathering, we invite you to come and experience one. Your presence makes this gathering worthwhile and you are invited to bring a friend.
 21st ANNUAL BROTHERHOOD WINTER GETAWAY
January 26th thru 29th 2017
This is Brotherhood's signature event - Reserve your spot 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 (not required) 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. The Men's Gathering discussion and the Brotherhood Man of the Year Roast are also popular parts of the weekend.
Total cost for the weekend is $475 double occupancy and $775 for single occupancy at the Lake Tahoe Resort Hotel. Brotherhood dues of $50 must be paid prior to the trip. Deposit of $250 double room or $400 single room is due by November 15th and is payable by check to Beth Chaim Brotherhood, c/o Darrell Davidson, 1575 Harlan Dr., Danville, CA 94526 or by PayPal on the Beth Chaim website Here. Final payment is due December 15th.
 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
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Upcoming Community Events
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My Jewish Baby 
A 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.
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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.
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Handling the Holidays Workshop
If you have experienced the death of a loved one, the decor and songs that echo through the halls can be painful reminders that the season won't be the same. It is important to take care of yourself during this time. Please join us to talk about ideas and choices that can make a difference in the way you handle the holidays.
Two Sessions Available:Tuesday November 15 2016 (6:30-8:30pm) orThursday December 8, 2016 (2:00-4:00pm)
Location: Hope Hospice Grief Support Center
6377 Clark Avenue, 2nd floor, Dublin, CA
Pre-registration is required. Call 925-829-8770 to reserve your space in the workshop For additional information Click Here
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On-going Events at Beth Chaim
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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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