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10 September 2016
7 Elul 5776
Shoftim
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Friday
7:22 PM Shabbat Starts
8:00 PM Kabbalat Shabbat Service 

Saturday
Babysitting (Room 1) 
9:30 AM Shabbat Service
10:30 AM Junior Congregation (MPR) 
11:00 AM Tot Shabbat (MPR)
8:38 PM Shabbat Ends

Weekly Minyans
Sundays, 9AM 
Mondays, 6:45 AM, followed by breakfast & The Talmud with Rabbi Zelony. 
The Talmud is the foundational text upon which all modern forms of Judaism stand. Come explore, spar with, and make meaning of this sacred book. Open to all learners. Hebrew text is provided but class discussions will be based on English translation. Every Monday after minyan (time will vary on holidays).
ANNOUNCEMENTS
COMMUNITY SELICHOT PROGRAM & SERVICE
This year's Selichot Community Service & Program is being hosted at Anshai Torah and sponsored by the Jewish Theological Seminary & Dallas Conservative congregations. Featured speaker is Dr. Amy Kalmanofsky, Assistant Professor of Bible at the Jewish Theological Seminary. Includes Communal Havdallah Service * Learning Session entitled "Hannah's Sacrifice. The unique and powerful role of sacrifice, teaching us how to engage with God" * Changing colorful Torah mantles to white * Selichot Service * Dessert reception and waffle bar. Co-Sponsored by the Hereld Institute for Jewish Studies of the Jewish Theological Seminary and Congregations Anshai Torah, Beth Torah, and Shearith Israel.

CLEANING SANCTUARY & TORAH SILVER
In preparation for the High Holidays, please join us in the mitzvah of cleaning the sanctuary and polishing the Torah silver following our 9AM minyan (about 9:45 AM) on Sunday, 25 September. For questions and to RSVP, contact Jo Zeffren at [email protected] or 972.239.7643.

MENTAL HEALTH SERIES
Join Alan Koenigsberg, M.D. as he breaks down the barriers of mental illnesses, builds understanding of their impact, and overviews common supports. Each month, Dr. Koenigsberg will cover a variety of topics beginning with Depression on Sunday, September 25 at 10AM. Get more details, as well as watch Dr. K's video, at http://cbt.news/DRK2016. This series is free and open to the community at large. Contact Beri Schwitzer for questions.

CYJ MAN CAMP
Are you ready for an unforgettable men-only weekend, September 23-25? Then come on down to a retreat full of fun, great food, sports, beer, wine, networking, and friendship in a serene, relaxing environment. Get more information online at http://cbt.news/2016cyjmancamp.

SPONSORS NEEDED
Would you like to help sponsor our High Holiday flowers or the Break-the-Fast? Contact Esther Cohen at 972.985.7105.

SAVE THE DATE
ANTI-SEMITISM: JUST UNDER THE SURFACE
2016-2017 Mark A. Siegel Scholar-in-Residence 
On the weekend of November 4, we will welcome Dr. David Patterson, Hillel A. Feinberg Chair in Holocaust Studies in the Ackerman Center at the University of Texas at Dallas. Come hear 'The Why of Anti-Semitism through the Lens of Judaism' as well as 'Contemporary Anti-Semitism: From Left-Wing Intellectuals to Islamic Jihadists to College Campuses and at Work.' Cost is $36 Beth Torah Members, $45 Non-Members, and $10 Students. 

LAS VEGAS! DECEMBER 11-15
Join members of Congregation Beth Torah on a special behind the scenes tour of Las Vegas. As part of our Adult Education program, we will be examining the origins of Thugs Who Knew Torah: a Look at Jewish Gangsters. Get details online at http://cbt.news/2016vegas. 
UPCOMING EVENTS
JEWISH SPIRITUALITY
11 & 18 September, Sunday, 8AM (Room 11)
Contact Rabbi Zelony
The Mystical Tradition and How it Speaks to Our Everyday Lives: Come explore essays of the Chassidic masters and modern scholars to understand what Judaism has to say about God, inner transformation, spiritual practice, compassion, healing, tshuva, halacha and mitzvot.

TALK 'N FOLD (M3)
11 September, Sunday, 11AM (Workroom)
Contact Lisa Miller
Come help fold, seal, label, and postage the monthly mailing. The more hands we have, the faster it goes! This mailing is done the second Sunday of each month at 11AM so put it on your calendar!

MISHMASH BRUNCH
11 September, Sunday, 10-11:30 AM (Location TBD)
Contact [email protected]
Join MishMash for brunch while the kids attend Sunday School. MishMash is made up (mostly) of parents of school-aged kids...sort of. Some have kids...some don't. Some of us are married...some aren't. And we offer a variety of events with some being family-friendly...some not.


FEEDING CHILDREN EVERYWHERE 
11 September, Sunday, 12-5PM 
Contact Ruben Granado
Rabbi Zelony and CBT Social Action want to thank all who have donated and will be volunteering for Feeding Children Everywhere event. For your efforts 65,000 meal will be packaged: 42,000 will go to Richardson Ministries, 2,000 meals to Care Ministries in the South Dallas area, 1,000 meals to Richardson East Church of Christ food pantry, and 20,000 meals will go to Syrian refugees in the Middle East. This is going to be a spectacular gathering of people working together!  For more details, to register, or to make a donation, click here .


CHAI LIGHTS KICK-OFF DINNER  
11 September, Sunday, 5PM (Oneg) 
Events are open to Chai Lights members only and with advance reservations. There is no admission at the "door." 

JEWISH & CHRISTIAN STUDY 
12 September, Monday, Noon (Oneg) 
Contact Earl Bills
A unique interfaith study group of Jews and Christians. We are learning about each other as we study primary source texts (Bible, Mishnah) together. We've spent the last year studying the Mishnah, and the Talmud in the context of the development of Judaism in the post Temple period. We are now looking at the development of early Christianity during the same period. Bring a Bible. 

INTRO TO JUDAISM: ON ONE FOOT 
13 & 27 September, Tuesday, 6PM (Library) 
Contact Beri Schwitzer
Encounter texts and teachers both ancient and contemporary, and most importantly-have the opportunity to reflect on your place in the narrative of the Jewish people. 

DEADLINE TO ORDER LULAV & ETROG SETS 
14 September, Wednesday, Noon 
Contact Lou Kaiser at 972.234.1542 x230 
Take part in the parade of Lulavs & Etrogs during Sukkot! Payment of $52 for each complete set must accompany the order. Click here for ordering options (online or by printing the form).

BEIT MIDRASH I & II 
14, 21, 28 September, Wednesday, 7PM & 8PM (CBT) 
Contact Beri Schwitzer
The traditional place for Torah study is a Beit Midrash which means "House of Seeking." Small groups gather to seek wisdom from inside Jewish texts. You can join Rabbi Zelony (The Book of Samuel) and Beri Schwitzer (Insights of Dr. Avivah Zorenberg on the Torah) at both 7PM and 8PM as they rotate through both sessions. 

TEXAS HOLD'EM POKER  
14 September, Wednesday, 7PM (Oneg) 
Contact Neil Burnstein
Come for a night of fun and friendship. $20 members and $25 non-members. 

RICHARDSON INTERFAITH ALLIANCE COMPASSION GAMES KNITTING PROJECT  
15 September, Thursday, 7PM (Oneg)
Contact Anna Segal
This gathering is to collect all items and finish up last minute projects as well as to talk and socialize. 

JOYFUL NOISE 
16 September, Friday, 6:30 PM 
If you're in the mood for a Shabbat service that's got a "beat" then come join us in welcoming Shabbat with instruments and singing! Join us next month on the third Friday for Joyful Noise A Cappella. 

BAT MITZVAH
16 & 17 September, Friday & Saturday
Mazel Tov to Farrah Montoya, daughter of Elaine and Larry Montoya, sister to Cheyenne, and granddaughter of Fern & David Gerstein, who will be called to the Torah to become a Bat Mitzvah.

MEN'S CLUB BREAKFAST PROGRAM 
18 September, Sunday, 9AM (Oneg)
This monthly breakfast program featuring Chuck Greenberg is open to everyone. $7 members / $10 non-members / $5 students. 

USY & KADIMA "HANG OUT" 
18 September, Sunday, 12-2PM (Youth Lounge) 
For all youth ages 6th to 12th grade, come "hang out" with USY and Kadima kids for food and fun after Learning Center. 

MEMBER'S LOUNGE TEMPORARY CLOSURE
For the months of August and September, CBT will be leasing our Education wing to a UTD group who will utilize the classrooms on both floors until their permanent space is ready. While their classes are in session, Monday to Friday, 8AM to 5PM, the Member's Lounge on the first floor will be closed. For any questions or concerns, please reach out to Cyd Friedman at [email protected].

TOT SHABBAT
2nd and 4th Saturdays of the month at 11AM (MPR)
Bring your tot and enjoy singing, dancing, storytelling and a snack. It's a fun-filled ritual to educate, entertain, enthrall, and envelop our youngest members. For questions, contact [email protected] .

GIVE US YOUR HP, YOUR CANON, YOUR EMPTY INK CARTRIDGES YEARNING TO BE RECYCLED... 
Our Congregational Learning Center (CLC) is collecting empty ink cartridges as a fundraiser. Collection boxes are located outside of the CLC office and in the front lobby. Cartridges should be in a Ziploc bag when dropped off.

ISRAELI DANCING
(Usually) Every Wednesday (MPR)
All dancers welcome! Free for members. $5 for non-members. 7:30 PM to 8:15 PM beginners and 8:30 to 10:30 PM for advanced. Check our calendar at http://cbt.news/cbt-calendar to confirm weekly classes. For questions, contact Linda Kahalnik at [email protected] .
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