 |
|
West Entrance Dedication
Friday, December 2, 7:00 pm
The Board of Trustees of Temple B'nai Israel is excited to be dedicating the Temple's new West Entrance this Friday. A ribbon cutting ceremony will occur under the shelter of the impressive West Entrance, and Shabbat services will be held in the sanctuary immediately after the ceremony.
The donors whose generosity enabled the Temple to construct the West Entrance will be honored at the ribbon cutting ceremony and recognized during Shabbat services.
We look forward to celebrating with you this Friday!
|
First Shabbat Mussar & Minyan
Saturday, December 3, 9:00 & 10:15 am
On the first Saturday of every month a lively group gathers to discuss Jewish perspectives on mindful living, called "mussar" (moo-sahr). This month the topic is "anger," with conversation facilitated by Ann Louise Olson. We serve coffee with caffeine, and welcome everyone interested in how anger is seen in Jewish tradition.
Following the mussar discussion, our monthly Shabbat morning minyan will be led by Zemer Sweenie in the chapel. "Minyan" simply refers to the ten Jews that customarily make up a prayer quorum. Our monthly minyan is a quiet, sweet service where we encourage participation.
Attend both the mussar class and the prayer minyan, or come for just one or the other. Either way, you will be welcomed to our first Shabbat of the month community.
|
|
Sunday, December 4, 2:00 pm & 3:00 pm
This year, Zemer Sweenie teaches both Beginning Hebrew and Level II Hebrew classes on Sunday afternoons from November 20, 2016 through May 21, 2017. We will focus on Biblical Hebrew and use the textbook series Aleph Isn't Tough, by Linda Motzkin. Students may purchase Volumes I or II at the Temple Gift Shop or online.
|
It's Like Two Mitzvot In One: Travelers Aid
Each year a dedicated group of volunteers assist the traveling
public at Will Rogers World Airport by providing information about
airport services and the Oklahoma City metro area. Every day, these
trained volunteers assist travelers, military personnel - including
new recruits, and international students with information, referrals
and emergency assistance at the airport.
Every Christmas, a group from Temple B'nai Israel steps in so the
regular volunteers can spend the holiday with their families. It's a lot
of fun and very rewarding. If you are interested in joining the group
from the Temple, contact Brad Marion at [email protected], or
give him a call (consult your new directory for his phone number). But
you better hurry, time slots fill up quickly.
|
Jewish Universtiy
Jewish University is a collaborative community effort that provides high-caliber classes to learners of all ages as we discover more about relevant issues, deeply held traditions, and celebrations of Jewish life.
Monday, December 5, 7:00 pm
Emanuel Synagogue
"Alexander Hamilton's Hidden Life," with Dr. Andrew Porwancher
Monday, December 12, 7:00 pm
Emanuel Synagogue
"The Secret Life of Joseph's Wife," with Dr. Jill Hicks-Keeton
|
|
JuSt Lunch - Brown Bag Lecture
Wednesday, December 7, 2016, 12:00 pm
Memorial Union, 2nd Floor, Heritage Room (MAP)
Yael Lavender-Smith, "Fictionalized Identities: The Transformations of Uriel da Costa and Don Quixote"
|
Latke Ladies
Sunday, December 18, 11:00 am
Who are the Latke Ladies? The Latke Ladies are anyone interested in cooking, eating or learning to make Latkes. And you don't have to be a lady to participate. The Latke Ladies will hold their inaugural event beginning at 11:00 am on December 18, 2016. If you are interested in joining the fun and fellowship, bring your favorite latke recipe and ingredients to the Temple kitchen between 11:00 am and 2:00 pm, for a come and go latke-making session. Oil and frying pans will be fired up and ready to go.
New event this year: Vodkas and Latkes!
Monday, December 26, (yes, Monday is a holiday) 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
The Latke
Ladies are joining forces with the Brotherhood for this
1st Annual "Vodka and Latkes" celebration. More information to follow.
|
Rosh Hodesh Conversations
Thursday, December 29, 6:30 pm (Tevet)
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.
|
|
Friday, December 2
| 7:00 pm |
Shabbat Services led by Rabbi Harris & Zemer Sweenie
Dedication of the new West Entrance |
|
|
|
|
Saturday, December 3
9:00 am
10:15 am |
Mussar Class
Shabbat Morning Minyan |
|
|
|
|
Sunday, December 4
10:00 am
10:00 am
2:00 pm
3:00 pm
4:30 pm |
ICSS / Coffee Klatch
Boat builders / basketballers
Beginning Hebrew
Hebrew II
Adult Choir |
|
|
|
|
Monday, December 5
| 7:00 pm |
Jewish Universtiy |
|
|
|
|
Wednesday, December 7
4:00 pm
6:00 pm
6:45 pm |
Hebrew School (Hebrew Assessment Test)
Youth Choir
Adult Guitar |
|
|
|
|
Friday, December 9
| 7:00 pm |
Shabbat Services led by Rabbi Harris & Zemer Sweenie
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
