For questions, contact Marilyn Guzick at [email protected].
22 July 2017
28 Tammuz 5777
Matot-Masei
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Friday
8:14 PM Shabbat Starts (60 min)
6:30 PM Kabbalat Shabbat Service with Joyful Noise (Instrumental)

Saturday
 
Babysitting (Room 7)
9:30 AM Shabbat Service
10:30 AM Junior Congregation (MPR)
11:00 AM Tot Shabbat (MPR)
9:32 PM Shabbat Ends
 
Live Streaming
Streaming is offered on the first, third, and fifth Saturday morning Shabbat service of every month unless otherwise noted above. A new password is required each month to access the stream. For instructions on requesting a login password,  click here

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).
PSSST...
SOCIAL ACTION NEEDS HELP!

We are collecting items to help furnish apartments for two refugee families. For all the details, including items needed, visit http://cbt.news/RHWP2017 . Contact Ruben Granado for questions.

CLC REGISTRATION is now open for the  2017/2018 school year!  Click here  for more information and/or to register .

MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL FORMS have gone out! Packets have been mailed and included a Yahrzeit update form. If you have not yet received yours, please contact Carren in the office and another copy can be sent either electronically or by snail mail. 
UPCOMING EVENTS
(Ongoing classes are listed below in their own section)
JOYFUL NOISE (INSTRUMENTAL) 
21 July, 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! Upcoming dates include 11 & 25 August and 15 September.

INCLUSION SHABBAT 
22 July, Saturday, 9:30 AM 
Contact Zelene Lovitt
Join us for this special Shabbat. Congregants will be offered honors to reflect their diversity, support, and involvement regarding inclusion.

MUSSAR II 
24 July & 7 August, Monday, 7PM (Library) 
Contact Sue Pickens / 817.999.8965 
Created to help people overcome inner obstacles hindering them from living up to the laws and commandments (the mitzvoth) that form the code of life, Mussar offers invaluable guidance for life's journey.

WINE & CHEESE ADULT SUMMER ENGAGEMENT GET-TOGETHER
27 July, Thursday, 7-9PM *Offsite
Contact [email protected]
Join us at the home of Debbie & John Wills. Chat with friends and make new ones! 

TISHA B'AV (FAST DAY) 
Join together with other Dallas area Conservative synagogues in the observance of Tisha B'Av.  
31 July, Monday, 8PM *Offsite 
We will gather at Levine Academy (preschool wing, Beit Am room) for evening services and a candlelight reading of Eicha, the biblical scroll of Lamentations. 
1 August, Tuesday, 2:30 PM *Offsite 
We will reconvene at the same location for Mincha, the afternoon service, when it is customary to wear tallis and tefillin that afternoon instead of that morning.

KNITTING CIRCLE
2 August, Wednesday, 7PM (CBT)
Contact Kimber Miller
Bring your current project and questions, or work on items to donate, and join our wonderful schmooze! Check in at the Member's Lounge.

BAR MITZVAH 
4 & 5 August, Friday & Saturday 
Mazal tov to Drew Gluckman, son of Liz & Adam Gluckman and brother to Abby, on being called to the Torah to become a Bar Mitzvah.

FESTIVE FIRST FRIDAY SERVICE 
4 August, Friday, 8:00 PM 
Join us for this special monthly service celebrating upcoming birthdays and anniversaries.

AUF RUF 
5 August, Saturday, 9:30 AM (Sanctuary) 
Mazal tov to Lauren Burnstein, daughter of Vicki & Neil Burnstein, and Mark Shteyn on their Auf Ruf and upcoming wedding.

YOUNG FAMILIES POOL PARTY 
6 August, Sunday, 9AM *Offsite 
All young families are invited to the home of Carol & Allan Rosen to cool off in the pool.

CHAI LIGHTS ICE CREAM SOCIAL
6 August, Sunday, 2-4PM (Oneg)
Contact Joy & Herb Weinstein
Our seniors social group (age 50 and up), invites current and prospective Chai Lights members to Beth Torah for ice cream and fun with Linda Stogner, voted 2014 Funniest Comic in Texas. Cost is $5 per person by advance registration only. Your check to Chai Lights is your reservation. Send check to Gene Taper, 6427 Redpine Road, Dallas 75248 by July 24.

LADIES WHO LUNCH 
8 August, Tuesday, 12:30 PM  
Go Dutch once a month and gab with the girls while enjoying a new culinary spot around town. For location, RSVP at least a week in advance to Carol Taper at [email protected]. All locations chosen offer dairy and fish options.
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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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