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THIS WEEK AT CONGREGATION
BETH SHALOM of the BLUE HILLS
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October 26, 2016 || 24 Tishri 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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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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Life Satisfaction
Yesterday during Simchat Torah Services we finished reading the Torah and once again heard the details of Moshe's last days: "Moshe went up from the steppes of Moab to Mt. Nebo (located on the east bank of the Jordan river opposite Jericho)...and the Lord showed him the entire land...and said to him, "This is the land of which I swore to Abraham, Isaac and Jacob...I have let you see it with your own eyes, but you shall not enter it." The Torah's omniscient narrator then tells us that at the end of Moshe's life "his eyes were undimmed and his cheeks unwrinkled" which seems to be a euphemism for a face that is full of life. I can imagine a very different psychic reality; one where Moshe is disappointed, depressed and dour. Who would blame him? But that is not the case. Yes, Moshe dies at the precipice of the Land knowing that he himself will not finish the journey, but that is not where he puts his emotional energy. It is much more important to him that he has done his part to fulfill the promise made to his forbearers Abraham, Isaac and Jacob and that, as the story soon tells us, has left the People in capable hands. "Joshua was filled with the spirit of wisdom because Moshe had laid his hands upon him; and the Israelites accepted his leadership." With his last breath, I believe Moshe had reason to smile with deep satisfaction. May we be so blessed.
Shabbat Shalom, RabbiB
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SHABBAT SHALOM FROM BETH SHALOM OF THE BLUE HILLS
Thursday, October 27th
7:00 pm Film "The Soloist" with Jamie Foxx and Robert Downey Jr. There will be popcorn and water and there is no charge for the movie tonight, it is FREE.
Friday, October 28th
5:24 pm Shabbat Candle Lighting Time (corrected from calendar)
7:45 pm Shabbat Services at Fuller Village - Brush Hill
Saturday, October 29
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9:30 am Shabbat Morning Services
We will read Parashat Bereishit.
Sunday, October 30
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9:00 am Sunday Morning Minyan in our Sanctuary
SAVE THE DATES
Saturday, November 4th
7:30 pm Gala Celebration in honor of the Gordons
Friday, November 11
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7:45 pm Musical Shabbat Service with Barbara Ehrmann
Save the Dates
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: October 29-November 4 , 2016
Stanley Abrams
Viola Bayuk
Jacob Bernstein
Mary Chartoff
Harry Dodgem
Evelyn Goldstein
Samuel Benjamin Goldstein
Hyman Goodman
Leslye Reiser Grant
Margot Dotti Hoffman
Rosa Hoffman
Harry Koppel
Barney Petkun
Lester B. Radio
Morris Sandler
Pauline Shaffer
Dr. Max Siegel
Jack D. Silverman
Evelyn Sprince
Bessie Swartz
Goldie Sweig
Isaac Temkin
Eileen Weisthal
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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