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Take a Bite Out of Hunger
October 30, 2016, 10:00 am
Since back in 2010, the Jewish community has been making part of its New Year and High Holiday traditions - even rituals - volunteering at the Regional Food Bank. We only missed one year - last fall when we did something a little bit different - serving a weekend meal at the Homeless Alliance which led to the Social Action committee of Temple B'nai Israel beginning a monthly meal service at the Homeless Alliance, which is ongoing.
This year, we'll be back volunteering together at the Regional Food Bank. It is always meaningful to help take a big bite out of hunger around the time of the High Holidays. This year it will be extra meaningful for us all to get back to the Food Bank.
The day is also the unveiling of friend and role model, Michael Barlow, which will take place at the Emanuel Cemetery at 2:00 pm.
Michael was one of the greatest leaders our Jewish community has ever had - an active part of every organization. Certainly, whenever we worked at the Food Bank, he was there - no bad back was going to stop him. So it is only fitting that on the day dedicated to remembering and honoring him we will be reminded and be thinking of how he constantly honored us by his tremendous service and mensch-hood.
This is ICSS for the day. Please remember that registration begins at 9:30 am, and there are NO classes at the temple.
We hope to see as many of you as possible at the Food Bank on Sunday, October 30, 10:00 am to 12 noon. G'mar Hatima tov- may you be favorably inscribed in the Book of Life. Happy 5777!
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Unveiling for Michael Barlow
The unveiling of the monument for Michael Barlow will take place on Sunday, October 30, at 2:00 pm at Emanuel Hebrew Cemetery located at 10600 S. Western.
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Rosh Hodesh Conversations
Wednesday, November 2, 6:30 pm (Heshvan)
Rosh Hodesh is the start of the new month on the Hebrew calendar.
These informal discussions review the special days coming up in
the Jewish month, and provide a forum for open Q&A with the Rabbi.
Whether you have general questions about Judaism or are contemplating
conversion, come meet the Rabbi in the Temple lounge for a Rosh Hodesh
conversation.
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Religious Freedom & Diversity in 21st Century America
November 3, 2016 2:00 pm
Oklahoma City University
Presented by: The Great Debates: Politics, Power, & People.
The Political Science discussion panel series at Rose State College was developed because during the course of a semester, it is challenging to cover the wide breadth of governmental issues that occur. This panel series is designed to offer Rose State College students an opportunity to explore issues in more detail and to expose student to diverse perspectives on those issues.
Rabbi Harris, along with Dr. Marvin Hudson of OK United Methodist Church, Adam Soltani - Executive Director of CAIR Oklahoma and Dr. John Starkey - Professor of Religion at OKC University comprise this panel.
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Jack Heyman
Bar Mitzvah
November 4 & 5, 2016
The Heyman-Middleman Family is delighted
to invite you to share in the simcha of their son Jack becoming bar mitzvah. Jack will
lead the congregation in prayers, read
Torah, and explain some of what he has learned from studying the Torah.
Jack is a 7th grade student at Oakdale School where he plays
soccer, tennis, trumpet and violin. He also enjoys working with
his dad with OKC Harvest.
His parents, Amy Middleman & Larry Heyman,
truly hope you will join them for this special day. The entire congregation is invited.
Mazel Tov!
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November 11 & 12, 2016
Karen, Patrick, David and Kate Craine, would like to invite the entire congregation to delight in the simcha of their son and brother, Jonah, becoming bar mitzvah.
Jonah is a 7th grader at Casady School where he enjoys Latin, math, and cross country.
Jonah shaved his head and raised over $2,000 to benefit the St. Baldrick's Foundation's fight against childhood cancer. He also planted and maintained tomato gardens for the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma.
The Craine Family hopes you will join in the celebration!
The entire congregation is invited.
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October 28- November 6, 2016
Come see the Temple's own Max Perkel in his portrayal of Heir Schultz, in Theatre Tulsa's production of Cabaret, t
he multiple Tony-winning classic about the whirlwind romance between a 19-year old British dancer and a young American writer in 1930's Berlin.
For more information or to order tickets go to Theatre Tulsa. Break a leg, Max
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The Two Sided Story
November 13, 2016 1:45 pm
Temple B'nai Israel
This film follows a group of 27 Palestinians and Israelis who meet under the frame of a unique project called "History through the Human Eye" led by Parents Circle-Families Forum - bereaved Palestinian and Israelis for Peace and Reconciliation. The project's goal is to acknowledge the narrative of the other. Together they create the conflict mosaic. Outside the room, participants may be considered enemies. Inside the room, they share their personal experiences along with historical and political interpretation to key events.
This is a free event, but please RSVP so that we can plan for refreshments and seating.
RSVP here
The mission of the Jewish/Muslim Film Institute is to bring diverse groups together to share films that will inspire dialogue and help Jews, Muslims and everyone realize that we are more alike than different.
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Friday, October 28
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Shabbat Services led by Rabbi Harris & Zemer Sweenie
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Sunday, October 30
10:00 am
2:00 pm |
ICSS at the Food Bank
Unveiling for Michael Barlow at Emanuel Hebrew Cemetery |
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Wednesday, November 2
4:00 pm
6:00 pm
6:30 pm
6:45 pm |
Hebrew School
Youth Choir
Rosh Hodesh Conversation with the Rabbi
Adult Guitar |
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Thursday, November 3
12:00 pm
2:00 pm |
Lunch & Learn with Rabbi Harris
Religious Freedom and Diversity in 21st Century America
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Friday, November 4
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Shabbat Services led by Rabbi Harris & Zemer Sweenie
Jack Heyman Bar Mitzvah |
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Saturday, November 5
9:00 am
10:00 am |
Mussar
Shabbat Services led by Rabbi Harris & Zemer Sweenie
Jack Heyman Bar Mitzvah |
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