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Shabbat Service Schedule
April 28
Kabbalat Panim - 5:30 pm
Kabbalat Shabbat
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:00 pm
Tot Shabbat - 6:00 pm
April 29
Morning Congregational Shabbat
Service - 10:00 am
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FUN RUN ANNOUNCEMENT:
The Fundraiser Fun
Run that was scheduled for Sunday, April 30th has been postponed. We will contact families who signed up and keep everyone informed with up-to-date information about rescheduling.
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Bet Shalom Annual Meeting
Join us on May 11th at 7:00 for the Annual Meeting and enjoy some ice cream while welcoming our new Board members and receiving reports on the recent past and future goals of Bet Shalom.
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THIS WEEK AT BET SHALOM
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Wednesday, April 26
Religious School - 4:30 pm
Thursday, April 27
Beyond Torah Study - 11:00 am
Torah Study - 12:00 pm
Shiva for Harold Divine - 7:00 pm
Adult Choir Rehearsal - 7:30 pm
Friday, April 28
Kabbalat Panim - 5:30 pm
Kabbalat Shabbat
Tot Shabbat - 6:00 pm
Saturday, April 29
Morning Congregational Shabbat
Service
- 10:00 am
Working on a Dream Fundraiser - 6 pm
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Sunday, April 30
Religious School - 9:00 am
Torah Study - 9:00 am
Monday, May 1
Yom Hazikaron
Tuesday, May 2
Al-Anon Meeting - 9:30 am
BSY Special Person Day - 12:00
Women of Bet Shalom Board Meeting - 6:30 pm
Click
here
for full calendar of events
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OUR FAMILY OF FRIENDS
Mazel Tov...
Judy & Steve Witebsky on the birth of their grandson, Bodhi Shea Witebsky.
Joyce & Jeff Greene and Bill & Nanette Goldman on the birth of their granddaughter, Leora Jane Goldman.
Barbara Grimm on the birth of her granddaughter, Sophie Meira Grimm.
Greg & Nancy Winter on the birth of their grandson, Edward Routhier.
Henry & Robin Stein on the engagement of their son, Evan Jeffrey, to Alyssa Lauren Miller of Cleveland, OH.
Sincere Sympathy to our friends as we say Kaddish in memory of their loved ones during the sheloshim period.
Kelly & Adam Weinblatt on the death of Kelly's grandmother, Esther Shafner.
Rita Divine and family on the death of Rita's husband, Harold Divine.
Sonya Salzer on the death of her husband, Dick Salzer.
Jill Levine and family on the death of Jill's father, Melvin Lebewitz.
Laurie Levin & James Brickwedde on the death of Laurie's cousin, Karen Leff.
Loren & Gerri Simer and Josh & Kelly Simer on the death of Loren's brother and Josh's uncle, Frank Simer.
Irv & Barbara Kessler and family on the death of Irv's brother, Richard Kessler.
Mimi Ravits and family on the death of her father, Harold Ravits.
Michael & Debra Buersmeyer on the death of Debra's father, Morton Ohren.
Andrea Chazin and family on the death of her mother, Delores Chazin.
Rick & Terry Kleinbaum, Nicki & Dan Murphy, Mark & Bonnie Kleinbaum, and their families on the death of Rick's mother and Nicki and Mark's grandmother, Rae Cooper.
Howard Sussman & Nancy Cohodes and family on the death of Howard's mother, Marilyn Blacker Sussman.
Julie & Daniel Flynn and family on the death of Julie's father, Israel "Sonny" Mirviss.
Timely information on arrangements for services is emailed to the congregation whenever possible.
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BET SHALOM EVENTS
Bet Shalom Emeriti Group
Our next Bet Shalom Emeriti meeting will be
Wednesday, May 3 at 10:00 am
. In concert with Israeli Independence Day... we will be discussing personal impressions of the state of Israel. We plan for several who have visited Israel in the past to provide insights from the experience. Also Rabbi Cohen will be back, leading our group in this interesting conversation.
We had a great session on March 22 with a special guest from Beacon - a non-profit that supports affordable housing and the homeless. Thanks to Steven Ziff for coordinating this.
Bet Shalom Blood Drive
Bet Shalom will be hosting a blood drive on
Sunday, May 7 from 9:00 am - 12:00 pm. The Bloodmobile will be in our parking lot to make this convenient for all. If you would like to schedule a time to donate you can sign up
here and enter sponsor code 3229. Click
here for more information.
Bet Shalom Annual Meeting
Please join us on
May 11 at 7:00pm in the Social Hall at Bet Shalom for the 2017 annual meeting and report. Enjoy the ice cream social while welcoming our new Board members and hearing reports on Bet Shalom's recent past and goals for our future.
Volunteer Thank You
The Steering Committee of the Bet Shalom Caring Community would like to extend a huge Todah Rabah to all of our amazing volunteers! With your generous efforts, we have helped numerous families with meal deliveries, shiva baking and Bikur Cholim visits. You truly make this a Caring Community! Please join us at
5:30 pm on Friday, May 19th as we recognize our volunteers during the Kabbalat Panim and service.
Bet Shalom Book Club
We look forward to seeing you on Sunday, June 25 at 10:00 am at Bet Shalom in the Jerusalem Room for the next Bet Shalom Book Club meeting. We will be discussing
The Extra by A.B. Yehoshua, an Israeli novelist. Please RSVP to Steve Yussen at [email protected].
Alzheimer's Support Group
A community
Alzheimer's support group meets the
first Thursday of the month at 7:00 pm at Bet Shalom. The group is for caregivers and loved ones of those dealing with
Alzheimer's or dementia. If you have questions please call
Ron Kelner 612-868-7754.
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SOCIAL ACTION/SOCIAL JUSTICE EVENTS
Join JCA to Mobilize for Affordable Housing
Join JCA and Adath Jeshurun Congregation on
May 17, 7:00 pm at Adath Jeshurun. Join the community to build and act on affordable housing in the metro area. We'll focus on action, housing policy, and building long term community bonds to sustain the work. Gather with your neighbors to learn about what is happening in your backyard and how to strive for housing justice in your city.
Register here or contact Lyndel Owens at
[email protected] with any questions.
Announcing Cranberry Ridge: Homes for Working Families in Plymouth
Bet Shalom, as a part of Beacon Interfaith Housing Collaborative and the West Metro Initiative, announced a new housing initiative in Plymouth. Cranberry Ridge will be located on Hwy 55 near Old Rockford Road and will be home to approximately 45 working families. Most of the families who will live at Cranberry Ridge will earn between $16,000 and $45,000. Some apartments will be set aside for families who have lost their home and need assistance to get back on their feet financially. Interfaith Outreach staff will be onsite at Cranberry Ridge to support parents' efforts to have the best possible jobs, increase their income, and meet their children's education and other needs. Contact Stephen Ziff at [email protected] for more information and to stay in touch about important public meetings and other opportunities to show your support for Cranberry Ridge.
Background Check on Gun Sales
The Social Action Committee of Bet Shalom having the issues of Domestic Violence and Gun Safety as one of our pillars of Tikkun Olam is informing our congregants who are concerned about these areas to call their state congress representative in support of Criminal Background Checks on all Gun Sales (HF 1669; SF 1261) and to voice opposition against Stand Your Ground Bill (HF 238; SF 292) For more information please view
momsdemandaction.org
or
protectmn.org on these two bills and others that address gun safety issues.
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WOMEN OF BET SHALOM
Please join the Women of Bet Shalom on
Tuesday, May 2nd at 6:30 pm to nominate members for open positions. Please
click here to see our flyer with more information.
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COMMUNITY EVENTS
Renewing Life
Renewing Life empowers participants to live authentically, view illness and life challenges as opportunities for growth, and discover and create a personal healing path. This proven curriculum has a focus on learning how to live the best possible life in the midst of challenges. This program meets on Wednesdays from May 3 - June 8 from 6:00 - 8:30 pm at Shalom Campus (this is an update from prior information which indicated meetings would be held at JFCS). For more information click here or contact Betsy Michel at 612-251-3561.
Registration Open for Birthright Israel
Birthright Israel registration for Summer 2017 trips is now open. This is an opportunity for those 18 to 26 years old in our community to travel to Israel for free. Kesher is the only provider affiliated with the Reform movement. It is designed for Jewish young adults from all backgrounds looking for a thoughtful and inclusive approach to experiencing Israel. Click here to pre-register. Also contact Rabbi Locketz or Rabbi Crimmings to let them know you are registered so we can give you priority status.
Wiesenthal Play
The Illusion Theater presents Wiesenthal - An Ordinary Man Who Did Extraordinary Things. Filled with hope, humanity and humor, Wiesenthal is the riveting true story of Simon Wiesenthal. Nicknamed the "Jewish James Bond," he devoted his life to bringing more than 1,100 Nazi war criminals to justice. His unbelievable dedication and tenacity over decades is honored in this play, which gives equal weight to his wisdom and wit during his long, purposeful life. The Play runs from April 25 - 30. Click here for times and tickets.
Keeping the Spirit Alive
Alzheimer's Disease is a long and progressive illness. Learn from the experts how to prepare for each stage of this disease. Join other caregivers and experts to learn more about dementia and available resources at the April 30, 2017 "Keeping the Spirit Alive" conference for caregivers and those supporting a loved one with dementia at Adath Jeshurun Congregation in Minnetonka. The conference is free and open to all. To register and learn more, go to www.jfssp.org/keepingthespirit or call (651) 698-0767.
Witness Theater
Yachad is excited to bring "Witness Theater" to the community. The Witness Theater Project has brought Jewish teens and Holocaust survivors together to bond, build trust and share their stories. The stories collected are now being transformed in a theatrical production, to be performed at the JCC to preserve the memories and lessons of the Holocaust st that we continue to "never forget." We invite you to attend this production and witness the incredible show. Performance dates are April 30 at 2:00 pm, May 3 at 7:00 pm and May 4 at 7:00 pm. Click here for tickets and more information.
Maroon and Gold Shabbat
On May 5 from 6:00 - 8:30 pm Minnesota Hillel will host Maroon and Gold Shabbat, bringing together over 500 students, parents, alumni and community members at McNamara Alumni Center on campus. This event is truly the one time of year students get to show off our amazing campus community to you, our family, friends and supporters. We hope you will join us for this amazing Shabbat experience as we celebrate Jewish life on campus. Please register here if you are planning to attend. if you have questions please contact Benjie Kaplan at [email protected] or Mackenzie Litt at [email protected].
Edina's Days of Remembrance Community Event
Edina's Days of Remembrance event, initiated by a local resident, aims to raise awareness and understanding for those whose lives and cultures have changed forever as a result of the Holocaust and other genocides. This year, the event will focus on the impact of the Holocaust and Genocides from generation to generation (L'Dor Vador)
. Our program will include two speakers: Joni Sussman
, a child of holocaust survivors and active in Holocaust Education throughout the Midwest, will speak about her parents' Holocaust experiences and Dr. Tea Tozman-Clark
, co-founder and executive director of Green Card Voices, will speak about the Bosnian genocide that occurred in Srebrenica starting in 1995. At the time, it was the single largest massacre in Europe since WWII. Our event will take place
Sunday, May 7th from 1:00 to 3:00pm at Edina City Hall, 4801 W. 50th Street, Edina
. The City of Edina will be showing videos of local Holocaust and Genocide survivors on Channel 16 throughout the month of April. Information about the event is also available on the City of Edina's website.
JFCS College Scholarship
Jewish Family and Children's Service of Minneapolis (JFCS) is currently taking applications for college scholarship funds for the 2017-18 academic year. The deadline for applications is May 31, 2017.
Scholarships are available for applicants of all backgrounds and are based on both need and merit. Undergraduate and graduate students are encouraged to apply. We also have a dedicated fund for Jewish students who are attending college in Minnesota. The application is available on the JFCS website at
www.jfcsmpls.org
, and can be submitted electronically via email. Please click on Our Services then Financial Assistance and you will find Academic Scholarships at the very top of the page.
For further information or questions about the college scholarship process, please contact Todd Sandler, Development Officer, at 952-542-4854 or
[email protected]
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Early Modern Jewish History Class
From the Expulsion from Spain through the Enlightenement 1492-1789
Please read
this link for a comprehensive overview of the classes taught by Professor Arie Zmora that will begin
Sunday June 4th through the end of July for 8 weeks (no classes the 4th of July weekend) at the home of Joel Greenwald. Cost is $200 plus $40 for a folder with the weekly readings. To sign up, or for more information, please contact
Professor Zmora at 651-340-3544.
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ISRAEL ENGAGEMENT EVENTS
Yom HaZikaron
Join us as we remember the Israeli soldiers who have fallen for the State of Israel as we gather for Yom HaZikaron - Israel's Memorial Day on
Sunday, April 30 at 5:00 pm at the Sabes JCC (Minneapolis) and Mt. Zion (St. Paul).
Yom Ha'atzmaut - Save the Date
Make plans to celebrate Israel's 69th birthday on Sunday, May 7 from 3:00 - 5:00 pm at the St. Paul JCC. There will be Israel Independence Day festivities. The event is free and open to all ages. Click here
for more details.
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