in honor of the 60th Anniversary of his Bar Mitzvah
Sedrah ~
Metzora
A Message from the President
Dear Members,
Please join us this Shabbat evening as we welcome our new members with a Pre-Neg beginning at 5:30 and services following at 6:30. The life-blood of our Synagogue are our NEW members. We want to welcome the following families that have joined Bnai Israel this year:
Alan and Glenda Dubs
Ellen and Jean-Paul Emard
Harrison and Elizabeth Freedland
Marsha and Paul Freedman
Bruce and Lori Gorman
Marc and Marilyn Greenfield
Melissa and Greg Hilgert
Mike Huckman and John Klekamp
Jane and Gerry Kane
Owen and Judy Kaplan
Donna and Mitch Ratner
Jeremy and Alexa Revell
Michael and Barbara Rovner
Terry and Leslie Jensen
Susan Turner
Joelle Serot
On Shabbat morning, Scott Diamond will commemorate the 60th anniversary of his Bar Mitzvah and will read his Bar Mitzvah haftorah. Yasher Koach to Scott.
I want to thank all those that attended last week's Congregational meeting and all those that gave reports and participated. Look for a survey shortly that will give you an opportunity to share your thoughts on your vision for the
restoration and renovation of our sanctuary.
As you prepare for Pesach, the cleaning, shopping, cooking, and all that comes with it, remember the message of Passover is one of freedom and peace. A remembrance of our slavery and the gift of Eretz Yisrael. This is the time to be charitable to those who have less and be mindful of the horrors that still exist in our world. May you all be blessed with a Zissan Pesach.
Shabbat Shalom, see you in Shul.
Barry
Come for the
New Member Shabbat
Friday, April 12
Pre-neg at 5:30 pm
Service to follow at 6:30
Our "Kavanotes" will add even more
to this wonderful evening.
Unveiling for Fran Weiss
Mother of Pam and Barry Weiss & Lyne and Steve Glaser
Thursday, April 18th at 11:30 am
Bnai Israel Cemetery
Coming Events
Please check Rabbi's Calendar before scheduling any event involving the congregation.
We aren't able to advertise any events in the Weekly Newsletter
or on the ShulCloud calendar unless Rabbi's Calendar has been consulted.
MAT
Making for
Homeless
If you would like to help make sleeping mats for the homeless,
please join us.
It's easy!
Mondays on April
15 & 29
10:30 - 2:00
Call Rena for more info 860-490-0916
New Members
WELCOME Shabbat
Friday,
April 12
5:30 pm
**Do Not Stand
Idly by
the Suffering
of Your Neighbor
thSunday April 14,
2:00 pm
with
Rabbi Julie Kozlow
Unveiling
for Fran Weiss
Mother of
Pam and Barry Weiss
&
Lyne and Steve Glaser
Bnai Israel
Cemetery
Thursday,
April 18th
11:30 am
**Passover
Seder
Friday,
April 19,
6:00 pm
Jewish Film Festival
April 28 & 29
May 1, 5, 6 & 8
at
Thalian Hall
Jewish Journeys:
An
Art Exhibit
April 25 thru May 8
in conjunction with the
Jewish Film Festival
*Men's Club
Baseball
Outing
UNCW Seahawks vs.
James Madison U. Dukes
Thursday,
May 16th
6:00 pm
Sign-up deadline
April 26
* Please see following article
**Please make a reservation by calling or emailing the Shul office.
We are all looking forward to hearing Rabbi Koslow speak on the topic: Do Not Stand Idly by the Suffering of Your Neighbor. We will be gathering at B'nai Israel at 2:00. All members, family and friends are invited to attend. If you haven't already sent in your RSVP, please contact Laurel Westreich at [email protected]
The Gift Shop will be open from 1:00-2:00 and again after the program for your shopping pleasure. Come see lots of Passover treasures for sale.
In addition, anyone wanting to sign up for Sisterhood member-ship can do so at this time. We hope to see you all on Sunday!!
*
* Please make a reservation.
Sisterhood Book Club News
Nine Sisterhood readers participated in a lively discussion of Karen Bender's provocative short story collection
The New Order on March 27. Many thanks to Arlene Burns for hosting and for co-leading the discussion of 4 of the stories.
Our next meeting will be on Wednesday, May 29, from 1-3 PM (place to be announced). We will discuss Elisha Waldman's memoir, This Narrow Space: A Pediatric Oncologist, His Jewish, Muslim, and Christian Patients, and a Hospital in Jerusalem. The book examines Dr. Waldman's work at Hadassah Hospital. It was positively reviewed in Hadassah Magazine, Kirkus Review, and elsewhere. As Dr. Jerome Groopman, author of The Anatomy of Hope, says, "This book will illuminate and inspire."
The Sisterhood Book Club is open to all Sisterhood members-another incentive to join or renew your membership! For more information, please contact [email protected].
Wilmington Jewish Film Festival
April 28 - May 8
It's officially Spring which means the 6th Annual Wilmington Jewish Film Festival is coming to the Main Stage at historic Thalian Hall very soon. The Festival begins on April 28th and continues through May 8th. The opening night film is followed by a full dinner catered by Peño Mediterranean Grill, and a dessert reception will follow other films. On May 5 Kona Ice treats will be served after the film.
Ticket Information
All-Festival Pass -This is the most economical way to see the films. Click or paste the link to get to the WJFF website: http://www.wilmingtonjff.org/tickets/.The passes will be distributed the first week of the festival at our film festival table in the Thalian Hall lobby, beginning an hour before each screening.
Purchase tickets for individual screenings through the Thalian Hall Box Office. Tickets for the opening film and dinner on April 28th are $20 for general admission, $14 for Students with ID and Active Military. Individual tickets for the other screenings are $10 for general admission, $7 for Students with ID and Active Military. Tickets may be purchased through the website (www.thalianhall.org/events).To avoid online fees, phone the Box Office at (910) 632-2285 and have your credit card ready. Your tickets will be held at Will Call. You can also visit the Box Office in person at 310 Chestnut St, Wilmington.
If you are a Friend of the WJFF-for which we are grateful-and have been given one or more vouchers, you will need to exchange the voucher[s] at the Thalian Hall Box Office, 310 Chestnut Street, before attending the screening of the film. Vouchers may be exchanged for any of the film screenings except the opening screening on April 28th.
Send your check and sign up IMMEDIATELY because seating is limited. Late sign-ups may have to get tickets on their own and may NOT be able to sit with the Men's Club group. Send your check to:
Efraim Jaronowski
1163 Forest Hills Drive
Wilmington, NC 28403
or drop your check off in the B'nai Israel office.
Birthdays and Anniversaries
April 2019
Alan
Katz
2-Apr
Gavin
Mizrahi
3-Apr
Zita
Reitblatt
4-Apr
Kyle
Robbins
5-Apr
Michael
Rovner
5-Apr
Scott
Diamond
10-Apr
Alane
Savod
12-Apr
Sharon
Weber
14-Apr
Erica
Mehler
16-Apr
Benjamin
Levy
17-Apr
Sydel
Gluck
18-Apr
Richard
Weisman
20-Apr
Meghan
Beecher
20-Apr
Lori
Gorman
20-Apr
Joy
Nichols
21-Apr
Sharon
Leinwand
22-Apr
Alan
Gerberg
24-Apr
Kathleen
Meyerson
29-Apr
Birthdays and Anniversaries come from your ShulCloud Member Profile.
If your special day is NOT included here, please check your profile and add the dates. If you are not sure how to do that, contact Kate Maclay in the office for help at [email protected]
Yahrzeits
5779 1-7 Nissan April 6-12, 2019
Hannah Lehrer
Mother of Judy Kaplan
Audrey Chotiner
Sister of Jim Liberman
David Weiner
Respectfully remembered
Jennie Messing
Mother of Elaine Lathrop
Mooris Coolik
Father of Sandy Moskowitz
William J Smith
First husband of Jane Birnbach
The Yahrzeits represent those whom we have remembered over the past week, Saturday evening through Friday Shabbat.
Donations
If you would like to make a donation to B'nai Israel, please click below
and use the Pay On Line tab on our website.
Sue & Joel Mintzes
Rabbi's Discretionary Fund
For Bianca and the children
Diane & Alan Gerberg Passover expenses
Hummus for the Seder
Laurel & Henry Westreich Rabbi's Discretionary Fund
New Member Shabbat
Sisterhood Book Club News
