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HIGH HOLIDAY SCHEDULE AND INFORMATION Our Annual High Holiday Info Page has been posted for this year's High Holiday Season. For Beth El's schedule and programming for the Holidays, go here. Posted: 8/23/10 |
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Annual Cemetery Service at Forest Lawn - September 5 It is customary to visit the graves of loved ones prior to the High Holy Days. This year’s Beth El pre- Rosh Hashanah cemetery service will be held at Forest Lawn on Sunday, September 5th at 11:00 a.m. The short service includes the reading of Psalms, chanting of the Memorial Prayer, and Kaddish. Those who wish can then visit individual resting places and family plots to say personal prayers. This custom, performed during the period of remembrance and repentance, serves to honor the memory of loved ones at the most sacred season of the Jewish calendar. Posted: 8/23/10 |
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Youth/Family Services - Upcoming Schedule - High Holiday Children Services: Check Our High Holiday Info Page - Mini Minyan (Children and Parents up thru Kindergarten): September 11 & 25 - Torah Tweens (Children Grades 1 - 3): September 11 & 25 - Junior Congregation (Children Grades 4 - 6): September 11 & 25 Posted: 8/23/10 |
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Religious School Opening Days – September 12 & 19 Opening day of Religious School will be on September 12th from 10:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. for all students in Myers Hall. The parents’ meeting for Kindergarten through seventh grade will be in Barr Hall at 10:15 a.m. Also, Sunday, September 19th classes for our Kindergarten through ninth grades will meet at 10:15 a.m. Confirmation class (tenth grade) will meet in Laibstain Lounge at 11:00 a.m. Posted: 8/23/10 |
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Lulav & Etrog Orders for Sukkot Beth El will be ordering lulavim and etrogim for use on the holiday of Sukkot which will begin on Wednesday, September 22nd. More and more American Jews are rediscovering the beauty of Sukkot and are putting up a sukkah at home. The other characteristic Sukkot observance is the waving of etrog and lulav. Lulavim and etrogim can be used at religious services during the week of Sukkot, at religious services in the synagogue, and at home every day except Shabbat. Those who wish to purchase individual lulav and etrog sets for family use should call the office by Monday, September 13th and arrange for theirs to be picked up immediately before the holiday. The cost is $30 for regular, $35 for prime and $40 for deluxe. Posted: 8/23/10 |
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Family Apple Picking Trip - September 19 CHILDREN OF ALL AGES, FAMILIES OF ALL SIZES - Building the sukkah, decorating it, and inviting families to eat and sleep in the sukkah is expected fun, this year the fun is about to become “fun-er”… with our FAMILY APPLE PICKING TRIP TO PREPARE FOR THE HARVEST FESTIVAL. Sunday, September 19th: Leaving from the Beth El/Maury Parking lot at 12:30 pm. We will caravan & carpool. Posted: 8/23/10 |
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Shabbat Dinner in the Sukkah “MEET & GREET” - September 24 FRIDAY NIGHT, SEPTEMBER 24 SERVICES 6:30 P.M. DINNER AT 7:15 P.M. One of the popular evenings every fall at Beth El is the annual Shabbat dinner in the sukkah. Reservations for this year’s dinner are being accepted at a price of $18 per adult and $10 for children 12 and under. Sitting as families surrounded by Sukkot decorations is Beth El’s version of “Colley Avenue outdoor dining.” You are encouraged to call the office to reserve early, because seating, even in the roomy Beth El expanded sukkah, is limited. MEET & GREET: We welcome all new members and potential members. If you are interested in planning this event -OR- are new to the community and interested in coming -OR- know of someone we should invite, please contact the synagogue office at 625-7821. Posted: 8/23/10 |
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Sukkah Cinema - September 25 Perhaps you’ve heard of SCREEN ON THE GREEN, or MOVIES UNDER THE STARS, well welcome SUKKAH CINEMA- an opportunity for our high school members to kick back, enjoy good ole fashion movie theater candy and popcorn & of course a movie of choice. More details to follow- to be involved in the planning with other high school students, please contact Rabbi Tendler. Adult program - Welcoming Ushpizin (Sukkot Guests) into the Beth El sukkah with a showing of the movie Ushpizin - “a heart warming and light hearted look at the daily lives of ultra-Orthodox Jews learning, living and loving in modern-day Israel. Inspiring, heartwarming and uplifting, Ushpizin is a critically acclaimed film that regardless of faith or religion, everybody can enjoy” (Amazon review) Posted: 8/23/10 |
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Women About Women - Spirituality in the Sukkah - September 28 Tuesday, September 28th at 7:00 p.m: Rabbi Tendler will discuss her current involvement with the Institute for Jewish Spirituality and will practice with the group some of the main tenants of IJS. Posted: 8/23/10 |
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High Holiday Food Drive Once again, we will be collecting food during the High Holy Days. Your donations are gratefully appreciated! Listed below are items that the Jewish Family Service has requested: Peanut Butter, Cream Soups, Canned Tuna, Canned Vegatables, Canned Fruit, Juice, Cereal, Macaroni & Cheese, Pasta, Pasta Sauces, Toilet Paper, and Ramen Noodles. Posted: 8/23/10 |