HAPPENINGS
November 1, 2016 /30 Tishrei 5777

Fri. Nov. 4
Shabbat Service  
7:30 pm

Sun. Nov. 6
Screening of "The Man I Am" with Discussion on Transgenderism 
3:30 pm
 
Interfaith Thanksgiving Choir Rehearsal
4:30-5:45pm- St. Joan of Arc San Ramon

Sisterhood Schmooze & Annual Dinner
5:00-8:00 pm - Peasant & The Pear

Services


All are welcome to come
celebrate with us.

Shabbat Evening Service
Friday, Nov. 4, 7:30 pm

Please join us for Ruach service Friday Nov. 11, 6:00pm
Everyone from the community is welcome!
Chesed

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CHESED UPDATE

Gladys Weitzner
Gladys is very ill and in the ICU at San Ramon Regional Medical Center. 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.
 
Please contact us by calling the office at (925) 736-7146 or by email at admin@bethchaim.com
if you have any Chesed needs.

Milestones

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Kids' Birthdays 
 
Graham Hertz
9 on November 1

Jacob Gabriel
13 on November 3

Samantha Larabee
8 on November 5

Gavin Leffe
10 on November 7
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Wedding Anniversaries
 
Michael & Jessica Kolis
13 on November 2

Mark & Allison Gervis
20 on November 3

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Yahrzeit Observances

Bernice Zipursky
Mother of Lorne Zipursky
October 30

Frada Garetz
Mother of Mark Garetz
October 31

Fortune Bennam
Mother of Lizet Bridges
November 1

Joseph Murphy
Father of Michael Murphy
November 1

Barbara Boruchoff Winer
Sister of Nancy Orgel
November 3

George Joseph Brownstein
Father of Lynne Gross
November 5

Sheila Fox
Mother of Ben Fox
November 5

Rose Shulman
Mother of Jeff Shulman
November 5


Names will be read at the
Nov. 4th Shabbat Service.

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


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 Here
Select 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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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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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 


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 & transgenderism. 
                                                Moderator: Rabbi Dan Goldblatt.
                                                  Admission: $10; $5 students
  
Thanksgiving Interfaith Service and Singing Opportunity
The Interfaith of the San Ramon Valley (I-SRV) has been a leader in the Bay Area in building relationships with people who are very different from us - who believe and practice other faiths. One of the sweetest expressions of this work is our annual Thanksgiving Interfaith Service. This year our theme is Embracing Hope: Living Beyond Fear.

Wednesday, November 25th, 7:30 pm,
St. Joan of Arc, 
2601 San Ramon Valley Blvd., San Ramon

Please join us for a lovely one-hour, family-friendly celebration. Our featured musical guest will be none other than Eve Decker, our own Beth Chaim High Holy Day song leader and music director. Eve Decker will be joined by the talented musician Julie Wolf and sing songs of hope and inspiration.

  
If you would like to raise your voice in gratitude & hope  
Come join us in Song 
An Interfaith Choir will surround the ISRV Thanksgiving Service with song.
 
Rehearsals on
November 6 and 20, 4:30- 5:45
     at St. Joan of Arc      
2601 San Ramon Valley Blvd. San Ramon
 
The Beit Midrash Religious School & Midrasha
 
Sunday, Nov. 6th @ 9:15am

Pajama Day
and Noah's Surprise!
Hot chocolate will be served.
 
End of Daylight Savings Time.
Don't forget to set your clocks back an hour!!
 
 

Save the Date!
The walls will be shaking at our next Beth Chaim Congregation RUACH on November 11th!
More music, more singing, more laughter and more fun than ever before. The 6th Grade Class will not only be sponsoring this amazing gathering, they will also help lead the service by singing a bunch of great songs like THE HOPE and WE WILL DAVEN! Mark those calendars today, and don't forget to tell all your friends they're invited too!
Bring your voice with you, you'll need it!

Friday, Nov. 11th:  5:40 pm Tot Shabbat, 
6:00 pm dinner, 
7:00 pm service
RSVP Here

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Religious School Schedule:
Tues, 11/1Hebrew Power Hour, Jew Crew
5:00-6:00 pm
Wed, 11/2Hebrew Power Hour, Jew Crew
5:00-6:00 pm
Sun, 11/6Religious school, 9:15-12:15
Pajama Day!  
Noah's Surprise @ 9:15
Mon, 11/7Jew Crew, 3:30-4:30 pm
Tues, 11/8Hebrew Power Hour, Jew Crew
5:00-6:00 pm
Wed, 11/9Hebrew Power Hour, Jew Crew
5:00-6:00 pm
Fri, 11/11Shabbat Dinner & Ruach Service
5:40 pm, Tot Shabbat
6:00 pm, Dinner
7:00 pm, Service 
Sun, 11/13Religious school, 9:15-12:15 pm
Nevation, 10:00 am
B'nei Family Workshop, 12:30 pm

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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:
Parsha Hashavua: Noah

Parsha Hashavua: Noah

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

   new moon 16-17 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.
 
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
 
 
 
Brotherhood Lunch
Wednesday November 2nd, 12:00 pm
Melo's Pizza in Danville at 664 San Ramon Valley Blvd. next to the Lucky store. 

Join us for a casual lunch at Melo's in Danville. This is just a chance to get together, have a nice lunch and schmooze with the Brothers. An RSVP to Mark Yarkin at mark.yarkin@gmail.com, would be greatly appreciated but come by even if you don't RSVP since we should have plenty of room. See you there! 
 

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
or Paul Yamshon at pyamshon56@att.net.

Upcoming Community Events

Tuesday, November 1, at 6:30 pm at 
Congregation Emanu-El in San Francisco
as San Francisco celebrates the life of Shimon Peres.
The event is free and open to the public.
However, registration is required Click Here  

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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) or
Thursday 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 

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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