May-June 2012 - Congregation Shearith Israel
May-June 2012 - Congregation Shearith Israel
May-June 2012 - Congregation Shearith Israel
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IN AND AROUND THE SHUL<br />
PROGRAMS AND EVENTS AT THE SHUL AND IN THE COMMUNITY<br />
Golden Years Shabbat<br />
Sponsored by the Paula and Marc Wolens Senior Initiative Fund and SISterhood<br />
Saturday, <strong>May</strong> 12<br />
9:30 am<br />
Beck Family Sanctuary<br />
<strong>Shearith</strong> <strong>Israel</strong> would like to honor all of the senior members of our congregation at our annual “Golden<br />
Years Shabbat,” which will be held on Saturday, <strong>May</strong> 12. This special service is to show our appreciation of<br />
our seniors and to recognize the significant contribution they have made to our shul and the community.<br />
We invite you, your family and friends to join us in the Beck Family Sanctuary at 9:30 am and to join us<br />
for Kiddush luncheon following the services. Transportation is available if needed. RSVP to Lindsay Gray at<br />
214.361.6606 or LGray@shearith.org.<br />
Food Stamped<br />
Tuesday, <strong>May</strong> 1<br />
7:00 pm<br />
CSI Douglas/Pidgeon Family Theater<br />
The IMPACT Committee and CitySquare are sponsoring the movie, Food Stamped, a<br />
documentary that follows a Jewish couple as they try to have a healthy diet on a food stamp<br />
budget. After the movie, a speaker will be talking about his or her own experiences with<br />
hunger. Admission is FREE, however donations of canned food items would be appreciated. As<br />
seating is limited, RSVP to Evelyn Rosemore at evelyn@rosemore.net or 972.612.2325.<br />
Mamaloshen Morning<br />
Thursday, <strong>May</strong> 10 and <strong>June</strong> 14<br />
10:30 am<br />
CSI Douglas/Esther and Jacques Sardas Beit Midrash<br />
Enjoy a morning filled with Yiddish song and humorous stories. If you need a ride or to RSVP,<br />
contact Mona at 214.939.7318 or mallen@shearith.org.<br />
Blessing of the Pets<br />
Wednesday <strong>May</strong> 9<br />
7:00-7:30 pm<br />
CSI South Parking Lot<br />
All animal lovers and their pets are invited to join us for a brief yet<br />
meaningful program lead by Dina Eliezer, Director of the Weitzman<br />
Family Religious School. For more information, contact Mona Allen at<br />
214.939.7318 or mallen@shearith.org.<br />
American Red Cross Blood Drive co-sponsored by ATID<br />
Sunday, <strong>May</strong> 20<br />
9:30 am-1:30 pm<br />
CSI Douglas<br />
Chaired by Bob Brenner and Michelle Kreitman<br />
Did you know that a 16 year old, with parental permission, can donate blood Giving blood<br />
is paramount to saving a life. Someone is waiting for your donation. Donors will receive a<br />
commemorative t-shirt as well as be a part of several drawings for guitars! For an appointment<br />
contact Laura Shah at shahlau@usa.redcross.org or 214.507.0858.<br />
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A Delicious Mazel Tov... to our fantastic Chili Cook-Off cooks and volunteers who<br />
walked away with 2nd place this year. Everyone had a great time and, of course, some tasty<br />
chili. To see photos of this year’s event, go to the the chili photo album on the <strong>Shearith</strong> <strong>Israel</strong><br />
Facebook page.<br />
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B e n e f i t t i n g<br />
Family Education<br />
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Family Programming<br />
The<br />
Tribute<br />
Golf Club<br />
The Colony<br />
Wednesday<br />
<strong>May</strong> 9<br />
Join us for<br />
a great day of golf and fun.<br />
Register online at shearith.org<br />
For More Information,<br />
Avi Edwards at 763.442.2120 or<br />
aviedwards@hotmail.com<br />
Robert Epstein at 214.789.4408 or<br />
Macabee1948@aol.com<br />
Daniel Hersch at 402.416.4381 or<br />
hersch.daniel@gmail.com
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