HAPPENINGS
January 24, 2017 /26 Tevet 5777

Fri, Jan. 27
Shabbat Evening Service
7:30 pm - Sanctuary Led by Judith Markowitz with  Aaron Gabriel on guitar 
Thurs.- Sun.
Jan. 26- 29
Blessings of connection and joy to the 43 men who are attending the Brotherhood weekend away in Tahoe 
Services

All are welcome to come
celebrate with us.

Shabbat Evening Service
Friday, Jan. 27, 7:30 pm

Everyone from the community is welcome!
Chesed

Hands
 
 
CHESED UPDATE

Gladys Weitzner
Gladys continues to be very ill. 
 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 
   
Zach Badain
12 on Jan. 27

Morgan Kamalman
14 on Jan. 27
Rose Corr
16 on Jan. 29

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Wedding Anniversaries
   
 
 
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Yahrzeit Observances

Sam Friedman
Father of Mark Friedman
Jan. 22

Julius Bernstein
Father of Neil Bernstein
Jan. 23

Anatol Karatov
Father of Michael Karatov
Jan. 23

Jack Golde
Father of David Golde
Jan. 23

Harry Hyams
Father of Michael Hyams
Jan. 24

Nelson Pilosof
Father of David Pilosof
Jan. 24

Rosalind Isacson
Mother of Sally Klein
Jan. 26

Bernice Kulwin
Mother of Harry Kulwin
Jan. 27

Hans Berger
Father of Gery Berger
Jan. 28

Louis Rozen
Father of Susan David
Jan. 28
 
Names will be read at the
Jan. 27th 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
Opportunities for Involvement

Contra Costa Interfaith Housing
We're Off to See the Wizard!  
Contra Costa Interfaith Housing's annual auction gala,
Ruby Slippers-There's No Place Like Home
is February 4, 2017 at Diablo Country Club. This
over the rainbow evening includes a silent and live auction, dinner, and dancing. You won't want to miss out on this fun evening!  
Buy tickets here:  
We are also looking for Safeway gift cards and other exciting auction items. If you have questions, please email elba@ccinterfaithhousing.org. See you on the yellow brick road!
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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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Souper Bowl of Caring
Each year on the weekend of the big game, youth armed with soup pots collect donations at local churches, schools, and businesses. Every dollar is sent directly to a nonprofit.

For More Information visit:
Souperbowl.org 
   
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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Winter Nights Shelter

Winter Nights Shelter Needs your Support! 


VOLUNTEERS NEEDED for the following: 
 Children's Activities- both midweek & weekend,  
Meal team leaders & members, Overnight, & Take Down.
 
This is a great way to involve the whole family in giving back and a very rewarding experience for all.
Please click on the links below and sign up for a spot! 
Non-Food Donations
Beth Chaim Congregation and St. Timothy's Episcopal Church are once again co-hosting the Winter Nights Shelter from Monday, February 13 through Monday, February 27, 2017. Beth Chaim will be responsible for the second week (February 20-27th) but both congregations will help set up and break-down the shelter.
 
Winter Nights Shelter will be located in the parish hall at St. Timothy's and is for the most vulnerable in our community- homeless families with children. For the past several years, Beth Chaim has set up, stocked, and operated the shelter for these struggling families.
 
New Adult Experiential Learning Offering
Prayerbook Blues? 
Are you lost when you open a prayerbook?  Where did these prayers come from? Who wrote them?  How did prayer develop?  Join Jamie Hyams for a 3-session exploration of the history, development and purpose of Jewish prayer.
 
Dates:  2/16, 2/23, 3/2
7:30 - 9:00 pm
Location: Beth Chaim Congregation
 
Jamie is a second year rabbinical student at the Academy of Jewish Religion and member of Beth Chaim
 
To Register: CLICK HERE
 
Save The Date
Gala2017STD
  
We're putting a French twist on Purim this year as we travel from Persia to Paris. So, trade in your Haman hats, Mordechai cloaks, and Esther crowns for your French berets, your rakish moustaches, your painters' smocks, your Moulin-rouge frocks, or your French Rococo silks, panniers, and breeches à la the court of Marie Antoinette, and allow yourself to be transported to the banks of the Seine for a night of aliments, amusements, la musique and camaraderie. 
 
Auction Items for Oy La La Purim Gala Welcomed!
  
Sign Up: CLICK HERE 
 
The Beit Midrash Religious School & Midrasha

   
Religious School Schedule:

Tues, 1/24Hebrew Power Hour/Jew Crew, 5:00pm
Wed, 1/25Hebrew Power Hour/Jew Crew, 5:00pm
Sun, 1/29Religious School, 9:15-12:15pm
Nevatim, 10:00-11:00am
Staff Meeting, 12:30-1:00pm
  
 
      
 
 
 
B'nei Mitzvah Season is starting  
make sure the students attend services!
 
Upcoming B'nei Mitzvahs:
Ethan Bleier:  Sat, Feb. 11th @ 9:30am
Max Begun:  Sat, Feb. 18th @ 9:30am
Eliana Steele:  Sat, March 4th @ 9:30am
Zach Badain:  Sat, March 18th @ 9:30am
Chloe Weil:  Sat, March 25th @ 9:30am

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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.
 
 
Midrasha Gala:  February 25th @ 6:30pm
San Ramon Community Center 
 

Weekly Torah Portion Video
We invite you to share this week's video from G-d Cast with your children:
Parshat Va'eira: The Ancient Plagues of Egypt

Parshat Va'eira: The Ancient Plagues of Egypt
 Sisterhood

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

SIS-FEB17 Lunch Tuesday February 7, 2017
11:45 AM to 1:45 PM
Favorite Indian Buffet

Please join us for our next lunch gathering, for good food and good friendship. This month, we are dining at Favorite Indian Buffet in San Ramon.

 
moon1 Tuesday February 7, 2017
 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
The Home of Deborah Wechsler

Join us to celebrate the beginning of Shevat. 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,with Deborah leading. You don't need to have previously attended to enjoy this gathering.

 
lotus blossoms Sunday February 12, 2017
2:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Danville Yoga & Wellness Studio

Come relax, restore, and renew with Body, Mind & Spirits! Yoga & Hitasukha Hour. Please join us for an afternoon of renewal beginning with yoga, followed by spirits and noshes at Santorini's. The Yoga portion of event is limited to 14 people, so please RSVP early. Namaste.

SIS-Haman 2017 Sunday February 19, 2017
1:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Beth Chaim Congregation Kitchen

Have you been dreaming of Hamantaschen since last year? Dream no more -- its time once again for our annual Hamantaschen Bake-A-Thon. Sign up today.

  
Sisterhood relies on your donations to function. We are now requesting donations for the 2016-2017 year. The suggested donation amount is $40. Our funds are used for various Sisterhood programs and to co-sponsor and support Beth Chaim events. You may pay by PayPal by clicking on the link below or by check. Checks should be made payable to "BCC Sisterhood" and sent to the temple.

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Brotherhood
 
 
Last Call!!!
21st ANNUAL BROTHERHOOD WINTER GETAWAY
We still have a few spots available! Let us know right away if you would like to go. Thursday January 26th through Sunday January 29th.This is Brotherhood's signature event. A weekend in Lake Tahoe for the Brothers to spend time together, get to know each other and have fun. New members welcome and encouraged to attend. Send an email to: darrelldavidson@sbcglobal.net to reserve your room. Total cost for the weekend is $475 double occupancy and $775 for single occupancy for three nights at the Lake Tahoe Resort Hotel. Includes all breakfasts and great dinners in our meeting room. Brotherhood dues of $50 must be paid prior to the trip. Make payments to Beth Chaim Brotherhood, c/o Darrell Davidson, 1575 Harlan Dr., Danville, CA 94526 or pay by PayPal on the Beth Chaim website and indicate payment is for Winter Getaway. 
 
SUPER BOWL POOLfootball4.jpg
Brotherhood is hosting our annual Super Bool Pool game and fundraiser.  It's the same as last year.  100 squares at $50/square = $5,000.  The Brotherhood receives $1,250 and $3,750 is paid out to the winners. 
The game is hosted online again this year. Website: http://www.footballsquaresonline.com/game/150387
Authorization code:  bros
From there you will create a screen name and start choosing your squares.
Send payment payable to Beth Chaim Brotherhood to:
130 Summerfield St. 
Danville CA 94506
If you have any questions send an email to Bobby Carp at: footballsquaresonline@thecarps.net  
 
SOFTBALL PLAYERS NEEDED FOR  
BETH CHAIM SOFTBALL TEAM
Is anyone interested in playing softball in the Jewish softball league?  Brotherhood is looking into forming a Beth Chaim softball team. If there is enough interest from the men of Beth Chaim we will gather more information for signing up in the league.  If we don't have enough players for our own team, we have connections with another team in the league that may be able to take some Beth Chaim players.  This would be a great opportunity to have some fun with your Beth Chaim brothers. Brotherhood hopes you will check it out if you are interested.  We might even consider feeding the team some bagels at Beth Chaim before or after the games if we get enough guys! If interested please Contact Mark Yarkin at:
  
JOIN THE BROTHERHOOD
We are now collecting Brotherhood Dues for 2017. Voluntary dues are $50 per year. Our funds are used for various Brotherhood activities and to co-sponsor and support Beth Chaim events. You may pay by PayPal by clicking on the link below or by check. Checks should be made payable to Beth Chaim Brotherhood and sent to Mike Murphy, Brotherhood Treasurer, 30 Edinburgh Place, Danville, CA 94526.
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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
Chamber Music Series Concert

Free Concert on Jan. 29th at3:00PM
Location: St. Andrews Presbyterian Church
1601 Mary Drive, Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
Freewill Donations accepted to directly benefit Contra Costa Interfaith Housing

For more information CLICK HERE
 
 Events at Beth Chaim
Drumming Class at Beth Chaim
Led by musician Bruce Silverman   
 
The class explores both Jewish ritual drumming and the art of drumming, world wide.  It is first and foremost "fun." All can come: (in the Sanctuary at Beth Chaim) The class will be a completely beginner friendly for all who attend, absolutely no experience is necessary and some drums will be provided so check in with Bruce if you plan to attend.

For those of you who say "I have no rhythm," I say, check your wrist for a pulse, if there is no rhythm there, call 911 immediately!! 

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

RSVP to Bruce Silverman or for further info about 
on-going classes at 925-685-5585 x2 or at:
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