Nevada County Jewish Community Center Congregation B'nai Harim
"Our Shul on the Hill"
Weekly Schmooze
Upcoming Activities and Events
January 6-12, 201 9

Tuesday, January 8, 2019 6:00 pm
Adult Hebrew Class

Thursday, January 10 3:30 - 4:30 pm
C hildren and Youth Hebrew Class

Friday, January 11
No Services at the Center t onight

You may want to Consider having a Family and Friends Shabbat Dinner at your Home. Take advantage of the opportunity to let go of the busyness of the week as you enter in a quiet transition to the eve of Shabbat ... gathering together as the blessings are said .. the Shabbat Candles are lit; parents bless your children ...(no matter their age.)..as you sing and listen to the familiar melodies.. you may notice your mind becoming calm and a healing of your soul in progress as you talk about life happenings of the past weeks, Say the Blessings over the Wine & Challah, Share a tasty meal finding you have become ensconced in the warmth comfort of family & friends . Yes, a Shabbat Shalom with Gratitude will be experienced by All...

By the Way: Don't forget to let us know when you would like to Sponsor an Oneg for a Friday Night Shabbat Service in the upcoming months..Preparing and sharing an Oneg is a great opportunity to celebrate a special event (Birthday, Anniversary, B'nai Mitzvah, Honoring the Memory of a Loved One, etc) .


Please Note: T he next Friday Night Shabbat Service with Rabbi David
will be on January 18 at 7:30 pm followed by an Oneg.
The following morning, Saturday January 19 10 am - 11:30 am
Torah Study with Rabbi David


Sunday, January 13, 9:30 am - Noon
Religious Hebrew School & Rabbi"s Kids
 We Welcome the return of our Younger Students, Parents ,Teachers and our Rabbi's Kids from their Winter Vacation ( We missed You! So glad you're Home!)


Did You Know that t he Freshly baked Challah's for our Friday Night Shabbat Services are Donated by the Owner's of the Flour Garden in Grass Valley. This has been an ongoing Gift /Contribution for many Years.
Does anyone know when it started?

Let the Owners and Staff know how much we are grateful fo r this generous Donation when you stop by either of Flour Garden's two locations in Grass Valley.

SALE Continues at Sisterhood Judaica Gift Shop--
Stocked with many new Treasurers heralding from Israel and other Ports!
DON'T MISS OUT  50% off ALL HANUKKAH MERCHANDISE 
( except for candles and wrapping paper )

Now through the next Sisterhood Meeting on February 7th 
Come to the NCJCC between 12-3 pm on Thursday February 7th
or Request a Private Appointment anytime in between
to take advantage of these great deals!  
Contact Arline Mehr
m e hr9715@gmail.com or 530-802-0002

specific buying opportunities to be announced!

Watch the Schmooze for updated details.


In Memory of Bob Levine & Bill Kroot
With sadness we share with You the recent passing (December 2018) of Bob Levine and Bill Kroot
both Men were long time Members of the NCJCC
& Congregation B'nai Harim
Arrangements to Share Our Memories, Express Our Gratitude
& to Honor the "Life Time Legacies" of each of these Special
& Beloved Members of Our "Family "are being Planned by their Families.
We anticipate a Memorial Service for Bill Kroot Led by Rabbi Alan Greenbaum to be held on Sunday February 3, 2019 at the NCJCC, Congregation B'nai Harim
(Specific details will be Announced in future Communications)
A "Celebration of Life" to share memories & Honor the Life Bob Levine
will be held at his Home in Grass Valley in March 2019.
Watch for Information in future Announcements


Bill's Wife Ruthie lives at Golden Empire Convalescent i n Grass Valley. I've spoken with her recently and know she may like a visit. Some days are better than others but she appears to be managing her loss/grief.


Local Family......Searching for Family ... ...

My name is Isaac Bass. I am 82 years old, the child of two Jewish immigrants from Eastern Europe. My mother, Fanny (Frume Weiss) Bass emigrated from Schmorgon, Belarus in 1910, and my father, Isadore Bashakewitz, from Ramygala, Lithuania in 1911. Bashakewitz was obviously anglicized to Bass.

My wife and I bought a house on Lake Wildwood 2 years ago. I am not a practicing or even an occasionally observant Jew, but the cultural heritage is indelibly imprinted in me. Out of curiosity I did a search on the Jewish Community in Grass Valley and of course arrived at your web site. While scanning your newsletter I noticed the Yahrzeit for Abraham Bass and the Mishebeirach for Jane Bass.

Bass is not a very common Jewish name, so I thought that there was an outside chance that the Basses of Grass Valley might be related. My father had brothers who raised families in Chicago and Baltimore with whom we have lost touch. If you would be so kind, could you ask the Basses of Grass Valley if they would be interested in exploring the possibility of being related to me? Thank you for your attention to this request.

Best Regards, Isaac Bass

Please Contact the NCJCC
if you have information that could assist
Mr Bass in finding Family Connections .

I t's Time for Us to Create More! To Give More!
To Become More! We Need Your Help!!

It's Shocking... Really!! I mean, Really! Here we are...Already, having entered into the First Month of the "New Year" 2019..... the NCJCC has transitioned into the "Second Half of the Fiscal Year of Business Operations" The past Six Months have flown by at a "Rapid Pace" !! A Recent analysis of mid Year Financial Statement by the Board of Directors (as submitted by our meticulous Bookkeeper) indicate the need to remind some folks of the Annual Financial Commitments made to Support the organization's work to deliver the diverse services and programs to ou r Community.

Our review suggests that the Board of Directors ( responsible for our Fiscal Integrity and Stability) have More Work to do to fulfill the responsibilities you elected us to perform.You will most likely be hearing from board members encouraging ( possibly could be perceived as begging) You and others to send in $$ promises and to research and raise funds from other resources;

AND.. of a bsolute I mportance ... we need Your Help by making a greater commitment, taking a MORE ACTIVE ROLE in believing in , promoting and growing the quality services and programs offered and delivered to all ages under the umbrella of the NCJCC ...by helping to bring in the needed Funds ... NOW more than ever. I t is Imperativ e that we grow partnerships., find the time to .enhance
Collaboration with other community groups committed to " Tzdekah & Tikun Olam .

T rusting More to be Revealed. Let Board Members know what you want to do

Be come Part of bringing forth the Joy and delight of being Jewish...
Bring your Creative Ideas, Your Energy and Your Talents to enhancing
the ways we experience the practice of Jewish Worship, Celebration and Observance of Holy Days, Life cycle Events and More

T he Spiritual/ Ritual Committee continues to seek Volunteers to assist with Worship Services throughout the year. In addition to the oversight of Friday Night Shabbat and related activities,The Ritual Committee leads and coordinates our Community Celebrations, Observances of Jewish Holidays throughout the year. Don't miss this opportunity to bring forth new ideas, talents helping to create the spiritual energy that brings forth the expression of our shared Jewish Heritage Especially seeking Musicians to enhance the vibrations of Joy Contact Holly Leeds , Chairperson at the office at ncjcc@outlook.com  to become part of the Team that serves our mind, heart, soul and Strives to keep our Spirits Lifted

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Nevada County Jewish Community Center & Congregation B'nai Harim
Physical Address: 506 Walsh Street, Grass Valley, CA 95945
Mailing Address: PO Box 1426, Grass Valley, CA 95945
Telephone: (530) 477-0922