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TORAH STUDYFebruaryFebruary 2Parashat YitroExodus 18:1-20:23Marilyn MarguliusFebruary 9Parashat MishpatimExodus 21:1-24:18Jerry WeintraubFebruary 16Parashat TerumahExodus 25:1-27:19Barry SilverblattFebruary 23Parashat TetzavehMegillat EstherCathy StevensMarchMarch 2Parashat Ki TisaEzodus 30:11-34:35Debra Sagan MasseyMarch 9Parashat Vayekhel-PekudeiExodus 35:1-40:38Rabbi Yoel KahnMarch 16Parashat VayikraLeviticus 1:1-5:26Jeff SeidemanMarch 23Parashat TzavLeviticus 6:1-8:36Stu BermanMarch 30PesachSong of SongsExodus 33:12-34:26Max CoopersteinDONATE TO BETH EL!Please make checks payable to Congregation Beth El andmail to 1301 Oxford Street, Berkeley, CA 94709CONGREGATION BETH EL Fund ContributionsThis contribution of $_________ is * in Memory of* * in Honor of**Please credit the fund checked at the right:Contribution___________________________________________________________Acknowledge__________________________________________________________From__________________________________________________________________To____________________________________________________________________Address 1_____________________________________________________________Address 2_____________________________________________________________It is a Jewish tradition to give Tzedakah to commemorate life cycle eventsand other occasions. Are you celebrating a birthday, engagement,anniversary, baby naming, Bat/Bar Mitzvah or recovery from anillness? These are just a few ideas of appropriate times to commemoratewith a donation to Beth El. These tax-deductible donations are greatlyappreciated and are a vital financial supplement to support the wonderfulvariety of programs and activities that we offer at Congregation Beth El.Thank you for your support.General Fund - Use Where Most NeededAaron Plishner Children’s LibraryAllan and Tybil Smith Kahn Memorial FundArjmand Adult Education FundBuilding FundCamp Kee Tov Scholarship FundChevra Kadisha FundDavid Cotton Memorial Swig FundEllen Meyer Childcare FundEndowment FundFreed Flower FundHomeless Meal ProgramIsrael Scholarship FundBar Lev Landscape FundMarian Magid Memorial FundMen’s ClubMitzvah CommitteeMusic FundNursery School FundOneg/Kiddush FundPrayerbook FundRabbis Kahn’s Discretionary FundRabbi Emeritus Raj’s Discretionary FundRabbi Vida Library FundSocial Action FundYouth and Family Education Fund* Youth Groups Fund20The Builder: February & March 2013
Midrasha Reprises ItsOfferingsby Diane BernbaumMidrashaMidrasha in Berkeley has taken overthe retreats, a beloved 25-year-oldtradition, from the Jewish Federation. However, we found thatthis has been far more costly than we had anticipated. Weare grateful to those who have given but we need even morefunding if we are going to be able to sustain our program. Ifyou haven’t sent in a contribution, please do so to 1301 OxfordStreet, Berkeley, 94709.Last semester, we not only had our first 9th-12th grade retreat atWalker Creek Ranch in October, attended by nearly 100 teensfrom all four Midrasha campuses, but we also had an 8th grademini-retreat in December and a backpack trip in November. Wehosted a panel discussion for 11th and 12th grade families onlife after Midrasha (with representatives from Hillel and gapyear-in-Israelprograms). We held special 8th grade programson homelessness and disabilities. One of our Talmud classeshad 26 students in it! And our advanced conversational Hebrewclass speaks only Hebrew and is nearly as large. Our Torahclass with David Henkin is twice as large as last year’s. Thedrum circle class exudes energy. And the class in relating HarryPotter to Judaism has demanded to continue for a secondsemester. Same with the class in Jewish foods and another onJews in the movies.Job Search Services OfferedMonday-Wednesday9:00 am - 5:00 pmJFCS East Bay(2484 Shattuck Avenue, Suite 210, Berkeley)JVS (Jewish Vocational Service) is happy to offer jobsearch services in the East Bay. Employment SpecialistLaurie Nelson offers one-on-one appointments andgroup services for clients looking to better managetheir job search. She can help job seekers in targetingtheir resume to a desired job goal, finding ways tonetwork more strategically and communicate careeraccomplishments effectively.For more information, please contact Laurie Nelsonat laurien@jvs.org and: 1) state your job goal and 2)where you are in your job search.Remember, one can always register at Midrasha. No one shouldthink they’ve missed out because they weren’t here in September.The new semester (which began on January 13) will have twomore retreats for 8-12th graders in February and April. Girl Talk(8th and 9th grade) and Teen Talk (10-12th grade) will enableteens to spend an hour talking about concerns and stress aroundrelationships, school, social life and self-esteem. The popularnovel Hunger Games will get tied into a class over Pesach. JewishHumor will tickle the fancy of other students and those that liketo do Israeli dancing will have a chance, as well. There was arequest for Jews in the News, and we’re bringing back other oldfavorites: Jewish Jedi Training and Meditation; Pop-Jewry: Musicto the Jewish Ear; and Jewish Poetry.Mark your calendar for Sunday, March 10 for our Midra-Shabang fund-raising dinner. It will be more fun than ever thisyear and we’re determined to attract a large crowd. Pleasemake sure you are part of it.Chai NoonSaturday, February 2, 6:00 pm - 10:00 pmDon’t miss out on theevent of the year!Join us for our annual Gala, which raisesfunds to offer scholarships for all of ourYouth and Family Education programs,including Camp Kee Tov, Beth El NurserySchool, Kadima, Chug Mishpachah,youth group programs and the annualShabbaton. The evening is sure to bememorable: music by the Swinging Doors,dinner by Jasmine Catering, dancing(including line dancing!), silent auctionand more!If you are unable to come, please purchaseraffle tickets and enter for your chance towin a San Francisco “staycation,” theatertickets to Jersey Boys or dinner for two atChez Panisse!www.bethelberkeley.org 21
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Page 17 and 18: ChanukahBazaar Wrap Upby Robinn Mag
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