PTBE Weekly E-NewZ Blast May 23, 2019 18 Iyar 5779

In This Issue In Memoriam Keep Us Up to Date Mazal Tov Construction Groundbreaking K-12 Registration Now Open! Town Hall Meeting: State of the Congregation Shavuot Torah Trek Senior Friendship Club Soup for the Soul It's OK to Ask for Help OFJCC Community Events Addiction Seminar Streaming Services Gan Hazikaron Donate Your Car

Stay up to date about all events happening at PTBE by visiting our calendar on our website ! Click on the calendar above and it will take you there!

Schedule of Shabbat Services Friday, May 24 6:30 p.m. Erev Shabbat Service Saturday, May 25  10:30 a.m. Shabbat Morning Service, Melia Kramer and Jillian Ascher become B'not Mitzvah Monday, May 27 Temple, Office and Ganon Closed (Memorial Day) Tuesday, May 28 8:00 a.m. Morning Service (Fireside Room) Friday, May 31 6:30 p.m. Erev Shabbat Service Saturday, June 1  10:30 a.m. Shabbat Morning Service, Max Miller becomes Bar Mitzvah

In Memoriam We express our heartfelt sympathy to the families and friends of the recently departed

We remember those who have passed away in the last month including WILLIAM SCHWARTZ  Husband of Florette Schwartz Father of Eileen Levin (Al) and Michael Schwartz (Michele Bielman) Grandfather of Rachel Levin, Elizabeth and Gabriel Schwartz Past President of PTBE May his memory be a blessing.

Keep Us Up to Date! Have you had a new baby, moved, or lost a loved one? Let us know the changes in your family so that we can wish you Mazal Tov, keep our records up to date, or be there for you in your time of need. Contact Maria in the temple office.

Mazal Tov

Mazal Tov to Holly and Scott Freeman, whose daughter Mackenzie Freeman was born on April 18, 2019. Aunt is Laura Freeman. Proud grandparents are Beth and Bill Freeman.

Save the Date: Construction Groundbreaking

Sunday, June 30 10:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m. PTBE Parking Lot Hooray! We're Approved! Construction on our temple begins in early June. Save the date for our community construction party and blessings! Invitation to follow.

K-12 Registration for 2019-2020 Is Now Open! The deadline to avoid the $150 late fee is Tuesday, May 28th . Eligible families have been mailed a letter describing our exciting Education Program options. You may learn about our programs here. You can  register online   (preferred) or  download registration forms  on our website . Remember to select the program (K'tanim, Kesher, Rishonim, etc.) and grade from the drop-down menu. Log in with your email address and enter your password (click on the "forgot password?" link to have a new one sent to you). One password is shared between the parent email addresses (usernames). (All emailed forms should be sent to Maria at maria@ptbe.org .) If you have a child in 3rd-5th grade, please remember to also register for either Hebrew Kitah (Class) or Chevruta (Tutoring).

Town Hall Meeting: State of the Congregation

Please join us on Tuesday, May 28 at 7 p.m. for updates on the past Temple year, a discussion of PTBE’s finances, another construction update and some exciting news about the High Holidays! This meeting will fulfill the Annual Meeting requirement in our bylaws, but will be held in Town Hall format, following on the success of our last Town Hall Meeting in March. We would also like to thank each one of you who volunteered your time and effort to build our PTBE community this past year. Please join us so we can recognize and thank you in person! RSVP to attend. You can now view videos of our last Town Hall Meeting on our website! Click here to watch.

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Shavuot Torah Trek Saturday, June 8, 3:00-5:00 p.m. Laurelwood Park 3471 Glendora Dr, San Mateo Ascend the mountain, observe spring wildflowers and receive knowledge from your clergy as we hike through Laurelwood Park. RSVP to let us know you're coming! We welcome all who feel able to hike, including adults, kids and dogs! RSVP here

Senior Friendship Club

Reminder: All regular SFC meetings will be held at the PJCC on Wednesdays. May 29: Sanford Jazz Duo Join us for a special jazz performance with the Sanford Jazz Duo. Jeff Sanford is well-known all over the Bay Area for his saxophone, clarinet, and flute playing. He has played at jazz venues around the Bay and with the SF Symphony. He is joined by pianist Andy Ostwald, active in the local jazz scene for more than 20 years. June 5: Bob Holland Guitarist, singer, arranger and songwriter, Robert Holland, has been entertaining audiences for more than 35 years. He will present an afternoon of standards from the American songbook (singing along & toe-tapping required), as we wander through the evolution of his many styles from folk to jazz, Broadway to blues, that comprise his repertoire of good time guitar music. The PJCC will drive those in need of transportation, either from your home in San Mateo County or from PTBE, which leaves by 11:35 a.m. (or once everyone who has registered is on the vehicle). Please call Nena at 650.378.2750 to register for transportation from home or from PTBE. For program information, call SFC Club President Zara Jaffe at 650.342.1627.

Happy 41st anniversary to the Senior Friendship Club! The occasion was marked with a celebratory luncheon at Nick's Restaurant in Pacifica on Wednesday, May 22. Members boarded a bus provided by the PJCC and rode over the hill together from PTBE.

Soup for the Soul The  SOUP  is just waiting to be delivered! If you know someone in need of a little  "Soup For The Soul" , please contact  Marcia Barkoff  or the  PTBE Office  so that we can get it delivered  ASAP.

It's OK to Ask for Help

Please let Maria Turenne know if you, or someone you know, might need support. If you would like to volunteer with the Caring Committee, please reach out to Geri Crane.

Community Events at Oshman Family JCC Night Shift: A Jewish Cultural Experience Saturday, June 8, 8:00 p.m. Town and Country Village, El Camino Real & Embarcadero Road, Palo Alto  Explore your favorite yoga studios, coffee shops and book stores in this new take on Shavuot—the holiday that celebrates Jewish culture and literacy. Night Shift is an immersive and multidisciplinary festival of Jewish culture, complete with live music, text study, performance art, conversation, movement and—of course—delicious food to eat. Read more on the OFJCC website.

Netivot - Pathways Addiction Seminar

Tuesday, June 4, 7 p.m. Congregation Beth Am 26790 Arastradero Rd. Los Altos Hills, CA 94022 Join the Beth Am Community for the final seminar in this series. Addiction is a medically diagnosed disease and those impacted will be embraced by our community. The goal of this series is to educate our community on the tools and resources to overcome all aspects of this disease. For more information including the topic and seminar contact, please visit www.betham.org or see the series flyer here.

Watch Services Live or On Demand

If you are unable to attend Erev Shabbat or Shabbat morning services, you are now able to watch services streaming live on your computer or watch on demand at a later date. Here is the link .

Gan Hazikaron - Garden of Remembrance Skylawn Memorial Park, Highway 92 at Skyline Boulevard, San Mateo Serving the Jewish Community of the Peninsula, Maintained by PTBE One of Northern California's most beautiful memorial parks, overlooking the coastal hills. Pre-need arrangements available and encouraged, with discounts for PTBE members. For information, contact the temple office .

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