The Buzz at Beth El: May 22, 2018

The Buzz at Beth El

This Weekend

Friday, May 25

Morning Services: 8:00 a.m., Gorn Chapel

Friday Evening Meditation: 5:20 p.m., Schuster Library

Evening Services: 6:00 p.m., Gorn Chapel

Saturday, May 26

Torah Study Class: 9:00 a.m., Agus Library

Morning Services: 10:00 a.m., Gorn Chapel

Evening Services: 8:15 p.m., Gorn Chapel

Sunday, May 27

Morning Services: 9:15 a.m., Gorn Chapel

Zentangling: 4:00 p.m., The Soul Center

Evening Services: 5:30 p.m., Gorn Chapel

Monday, May 28

Memorial Day

Morning Services: 9:15 a.m., Gorn Chapel

Evening Services: 6:45 p.m., Gorn Chapel

Beth El Memorial Park Open House

Sunday, June 3 from 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Take a tour of our beautiful cemetery and view lots & family estates available to purchase.
Visit our newly-opened section.
A representative from Sol Levinson's will be there to answer your questions about a Jewish funeral.

For more information, please contact Sarah Rohan at sarah@bethelbalto.com or 410-484-0411.

Beth El Memorial Park is located at 9700 Liberty Road, Randallstown, 21133

Join Beth El in Partnership with Pearlstone Center and One Straw Farm in a Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) Initiative

Why CSA? Support your local farmers, receive fresh, organic produce delivered to Beth El for pick-up each week during the growing season, and support environmental sustainability and stewardship practices. Read more about CSA's and their transformational benefit here .

To sign up for the CSA go to: onestrawfarm.com and click on the "membership" tab, then choose" join now" from the pull down menu. Choose Beth El as your pick-up location. For every 10 shares sold, Beth El will receive a free share that will be donated to charity.

Congregational Celebrations

The Music Of Bernstein And Gershwin

Presented By Cantor Thom King And The Beth El Choir

Sunday, June 3 at 4:00 p.m., Offit Auditorium

Celebrate Leonard Bernstein's 100th birthday and George Gershwin's 120th with an afternoon of songs, stories and surprises! Admission: $18/person. To purchase tickets or for further information, please contact Yvonne Epstein at 410-484-0411 or yvonne@bethelbalto.com

Summer Onegs

Fridays, June 15, July 20 and August 17 following Shabbat Evening Services

We will have a delicious oneg outside, under the evening sky.

We would be honored to have you co-sponsor each event for $18.

For further information, please contact Yvonne Epstein at

410-484-0411 or yvonne@bethelbalto.com

Affiliates, Committees & Other Happenings

Sisterhood Closing Meeting And Installation Of Officers

Wednesday, May 23 at 11:30 a.m., Offit Auditorium

Alumni of the Peabody Institute, The Titan Trio bring together three virtuoso musicians who deliver unforgettable concerts for listeners of all ages. Click here for more information.

Beth El Sisterhood Judaica Shop - End of Year Sale!

Wednesday, May 23 through Thursday, May 31

Everything in the shop is 20% off . Cash and Checks Preferred.

Summer Hours begin on June 1st: Monday and Thursday 11:00 a.m.

to 3:00 p.m. Also by appointment any time, contact Beverly Penn

at 410-486-2667.

Biblio

Wednesday, May 30 at 12:00 p.m., Myers Auditorium

Sonia Obstler will lead a discussion on the book Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine by Gail Honeyman. For information, please call

Barbara Berkowitz 410-296-8424, Carol Cummins 410-486-1504, Joan Flaks

410-486-6246, Gail Shugarman 410 486-1661 or Rita Silverman 410 484-1731.

B eth El Seniors Joint Entertainment & Dinner Event

with Sandy Livingston Presenting Jule Styne

Sunday, June 3 at 5:45 p.m., Beth Israel

$22/members. RSVP by Tuesday, May 22. Your check is your reservation. Checks payable to: Beth El Seniors. Mail to: Beth El, Attn: Ruthye Steinberg or Ellen Budish, 8101 Park Heights Ave, Baltimore, MD 21208.

Click here for more information.

Beth El Sisterhood in collaboration with The Soul Center present - Chair Yoga

Thursday, June 7, 14, 21 & 28 at 10:00 a.m., The Soul Center

Join Robyn Katz, Certified Iyengar Teacher (CIYT), for a gentle yoga class. $10/person per class. NO PRIOR EXPERIENCE NECESSARY.

RSVP to Julie Hettleman at julie@bethelbalto.com or 410-484-0411.

The Rabbi Mark G. Loeb Center for Lifelong Learning

Special Event

Celebrating Israel's 70th Birthday:

Wednesday Night @ The Movies

Wednesdays, May 23, 30; June 6, 13 at 7:00 p.m., Offit Auditorium

Share 4 Israeli films as we celebrate Israel’s milestone 70th birthday.

May 23 - Jerusalem Cuts (2008) with Rabbi Steven Schwartz and

Rafi Rone of Weinberg Foundation.

May 30 - The Women Pioneers (2013) with Rabbi Dana Saroken and Idan Zrihren of BZD.

June 6 - Sallah Shabati (1964) with Ben Kreshtool, Beth El Ritual Director and Sivan Chaban of BZD.

June 13 - Dimona Twist (2016) with Hana Bor, Ph.D. of BHI, Towson University and Neil Rubin, Ph.D. of Beth Tfiloh Dahan High School.

Click here for more information.

Summer Siddur Class with Shira Zeliger

Wednesdays, May 30; June 13; Mondays, June 4, 18, 25; July 2, 9, 16

at 5:30 p.m., Schuster Library

For further information, contact Shira Zeliger at shira.zeliger@gmail.com

For more courses, check out the

2018 Winter/Spring Adult Learning Opportunities Booklet.

Please register for ALL classes, regardless of fee, to Ellen Marks at ellenm@bethelbalto.com or 410-580-5166

The Family Corner

Calling all parents who are planning a Bar or Bat Mitzvah at Beth El in 2021!

Dates for B’nai Mitzvah events for the year 2021 will be assigned this June. If your child was born in 2008 and you are planning to celebrate this event at Beth El, you are welcome to request special dates. Please submit 2-3 choices to Ellen Marks at ellenm@bethelbalto.com or call 410-580-5166. We try to honor requests but cannot guarantee a single Bar or Bat Mitzvah.