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THIS WEEK AT CONGREGATION
BETH SHALOM of the BLUE HILLS
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September 21, 2016 || 18 Elul 5776
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Congregation Beth Shalom
of the Blue Hills
18 Shoolman Way
Milton, MA 02186
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Rabbi Benjamin's Office Hours
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Monday
: Rabbi's Day off
Tuesday
: 11:00 - 3:30
Wednesday
: 11:00 - 3:30
Thursday
: 2:00 -6:00
Friday
: 11:00 - 3:00
To arrange a meeting outside of Office Hours please call the office at 617-698-3394
or email Rabbi Benjamin at
rabbifredbenjamin@gmail.com
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View the
PDF Calendar for this month's events at Beth Shalom of the Blue Hills
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First Day of Hebrew School
Sept 11, 2016 |
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Reminders
If you are emailing the Office
staff on any matter, please be
sure to use this email address: Office@BethShalomBlueHills.org.
Thank you.
Please pass this information
along to any Temple members
who do not have email.
Please visit our website for
additional information:
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"Silence Connotes Consent"
Talmud
Now is not a time to be silent!
The Milton Interfaith Clergy Association
in partnership with
Milton Selectmen and the Trustees of the Milton Cemetery
invite the entire community to attend
A VIGIL IN RESPONSE TO
THE DESECRATION OF THE HOLOCAUST MEMORIAL
Thursday, Sept. 22, 5:45 - 6:30 pm
at the Holocaust Memorial site by the Cemetery Pond
A statement by
Fred Manassa, Holocaust Survivor
and the artist who created the Memorial, will be read
 Israel Update
Anti-Semitism on American Campuses is real...and a real problem.
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High Holy Days Update
Exciting News! We have completely sold out our tickets for the High Holidays!
Please note that SEATS ARE NOT PRE-ASSIGNED, so if you are concerned about sitting together, plan to arrive early, and make sure you follow the parking guidelines below. Overflow seating will be in the Library upstairs. If you are concerned about the crowds on Day 1 of Rosh Hashanah, please consider joining us for the abridged service at 3:30 or come on Day 2 instead, when many fewer people are expected.
You may also tune into live streaming of the services on your computer with
Please bear with us as we are working through the kinks in our programming in our beautiful new building. We're trying our best to make it a wonderful holiday for everyone!
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Membership Directory
Introducing the
Who's Who Membership Directory
for Congregation Beth Shalom of the Blue Hills! Watch your email for an activation link. Any problems or questions? Email Dinah Berch at
dinah.berch@gmail.com
or read the
how-to guide
. You can also read our Privacy Policy
here
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Upcoming Events
SHABBAT SHALOM FROM BETH SHALOM OF THE BLUE HILLS
Friday, September 23rd
6:21 pm Shabbat Candle Lighting Time
No service this evening.
Saturday, September 24th
9:30 am Shabbat Morning Services
We will read Parashat Ki Tavo.
The Kiddush following services is being sponsored by Ronni Litant
in memory of her husband, Leslie, and Hy & Rose Levy in memory of his beloved mother Sophie.
and
8:00 pm Havdalah, Selihot Service & Speaker
Sunday, September 25th
9:00 am Sunday Morning Minyan in our Sanctuary
10:00 am - Noon Open House and Religious School Family Rosh Hashanah Celebration
Save the Dates
Friday, September 30
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7:45 pm Kabbalat Shabbat Service at Fuller Village-Brush Hill
Mark your calendars and tell your friends
to join us on
Saturday evening, November 5, for an elegant evening of dessert and music. The event will celebrate our new home and the continued vibrancy of our synagogue and will honor Marvin and Andrea Gordon and the Shoolman family legacy. In addition to attending the event, we would also like to invite you to place a tribute, well wish or ad in our Tribute Program Book.
Please contact event co-chairs Lesley Acton (
lc.acton@gmail.com) and Ellen Shapiro (
ellenjshapiro@gmail.com) to participate or for additional information. Ticket information will follow later this month. Event proceeds to benefit the Capital Campaign and help our Congregation remain viable for future generations.
Community Educational Opportunities
Planned Legacy
You are invited to write up to 250 words and submit a photograph for each of your plaques for the Memorial Room in our new building. There is no cost for this for those who have existing plaques. Please call the office for further information.
Planned Legacy webpage link on Beth Shalom of the Blue Hills is Please click here
Yahrzeit List: September 24-30, 2016
This week, we remember:
Mildred Covall
Harry Cushing
Sarah Fine
Minnie Finkelstein
Joseph Greenfield
Rose Greenspan
Benjamin H. Jacobs
Maurice Kaner
George Karsh
Michalia Kramer
Simon Lehman
Mollie Lieberson
David Lipsitz
Leslie Litant
Anna Orodenker
Dr. Paul Ossen
Arthur Pollard
Eva Pollard
Alvin S. Pollock
Josephine Role
Blossom Roodin
Rebecca Saivetz
Irene Sheffer
I. Leonard Shrago
Lena Taub
Daniel Tollins
Frank Wachs
May their memories be for a blessing.
Yahrzeit candles are available in the office. $1.00 donation per candle.
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Donate Your Car Today
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Congregation Beth Shalom of the Blue Hills has partnered with CARS (Charitable Adult Rides & Services) to offer an exciting new way to donate to our Capital Campaign, by donating a car, boat, or other motorized vehicle.
It's simple to do. Just visit
DonatingIsEasy or call 855-500-RIDE (7433). Tell them you would like to donate your vehicle on behalf of Congregation Beth Shalom of the Blue Hills and they will do the rest, including picking up your vehicle and sending you a receipt for the amount it was sold for after the sale has been complete.
We get most of the funds from every transaction and you get a tax deduction, a real win/win. This is available to us on a nationwide basis, so please spread the word to your family and friends and consider donating today!
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