Weekly BulletinTHIS WEEK AT BETH EL
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Congregation Beth El 109 East Avenue, Norwalk , CT 06851 (203) 838-2710 office@congbethel.org www.congbethel.org
May 9-10 2008/5 Iyar 5768 Shabbat Emor Leviticus 21:1-24:23
This Week May 9-15
Friday, May 9 8:45 am Light Learning – Rabbi Fish 6:30 pm Kabbalat Shabbat Service 7:41 pm Candle Lighting
Saturday, May 10 9:15 am Shabbat Morning Service Bat Mitzvah of Stacey Davidson
Thank You Shari & Steven Davidson for sponsoring the food baskets on the Bimah and for hosting the Kiddush in honor of the Bat Mitzvah of their daughter, Stacey.
Shabbat Greeters * Michelle Fanwick *Mitch Lasky *Linda Lerman
Sunday, May 11 9:30 am Navasky School
Monday, May 12 1:30 pm Basic Hebrew Class Sponsored by Hadassah
Tuesday, May 13 4:15 pm Navasky School 4:15 pm Mishnah Madness 7:45 pm Evening Minyan 8:00 pm Executive Committee Meeting 8:00 pm Basic Judaism taught by area clergy at the UJA Federation office. For information please call 226-8197. This is the last class.
Thursday, May 15 6:30 pm Chai Society 7:30 pm Nitzan Committee Meeting
Next Week May 16-22
Friday, May 16 8:45 am Light Learning – Rabbi Fish 6:30 pm Kabbalat Shabbat Service 7:48 pm Candle Lighting
Saturday, May 17 9:15 am Shabbat Morning Service 10:15 am Hebrew High School 10:30 am Youth and Tot Service 6:00 pm Shabbat Basketball Is back!! (weather permitting) at Rabbi Fish & Leah's home. Come join us for a low pressure pick-up game on those long Shabbat afternoons. If you don't play or are too short to reach the basket-just come and schmooze, nosh and enjoy the community. We'll end with Ma'ariv and Havdalah. RSVP by May 14 th to 838-2710. Next date May 24 .
Shabbat Greeters *Lori Lewis * Susan Singer
Sunday, May 18 9:30 am Navasky School 9:30 am Shmear and Shmoose. Come when you drop your kids off at Hebrew School until whenever you need to leave or when the kids are finished at Hebrew School . No agenda, just a casual opportunity to meet other Beth El Hebrew School families, chat, chew & otherwise mingle. 9:45 am B'nei Mitzvah Family Class Meeting 9:45 am Davvening for Dummies! Ever avoid coming to services because you're not altogether sure what' s going on? Well you're not alone. The ritual committee is offering an opportunity to get “up to speed” so please join us for a Ritual Round Robin. Four discussants will give brief presentations on various aspects of the daily and Shabbat services. Q and A will follow. RSVP to Deborah Brodkin at dd74@optonline.net.
Monday, May 19 1:30 pm Basic Hebrew Class Sponsored by Hadassah
Tuesday, May 20 4:15 pm Navasky School 4:15 pm Mishnah Madness 7:45 pm Evening Minyan
Thursday, May 22 4:00-6:00 pm Nitzan Ice Cream Social in Playground
Upcoming Events
Shabbat Basketball is Back!!! Saturday, May 24th at 6:00 pm (weather permitting) at Rabbi Fish & Leah's home. Come join us for a low pressure pick-up game on those long Shabbat afternoons. If you don't play or are too short to reach the basket-just come and schmooze, nosh and enjoy the community. We'll end with Ma'ariv and Havdalah. RSVP by May 14 th to or call 838-2710. Next date May 31 st .
Camp Ramah Family Camp Friday May 23 rd -Sunday25th in Palmer, Ma. Join us for a fun-filled Ramah style Shabbat, good food, sports, study sessions, art projects, singing & dancing. Excellent child-care available. Questions call Randy Bergrel at 781-449-7090 ext 231 or randyb@campramahne.org .
David Broza Live in Concert Sunday, May 25 th 5:00 pm children's activities and picnic. 7:00 pm concert free and open to the public. Come picnic with us! Please join your Beth El extended family at the Israel 60 th celebration with David Broza. Chai society will bring some light nosh; L'Chaim Society will bring some liquid refreshment and we will set up blue and white balloons. Pack your own picnic, blanket and family and look for us at the picnic grounds. Let's have a big, fun showing from BethEl . Questions or more information Contact Michelle Fanwick at 834-1616 Or Sharon DeFala at 852-9571.
Salute to Israel Parade Celebrating Israel 's 60 th Birthday June 1 st -2:15 pm assemble at Section D1: East 55 th Street , between 5 th and Madison Avenue. 2:45 pm Step-off time. Let's march together to show our support for Israel . Come and participate with Navasky students, their parents and Congregation Beth El members along with groups from Westport , Weston, Wilton and Norwalk in the salute to Israel Parade. children must attend with a parent or guardian If you have any questions, please call the synagogue office at 838-2710. Please note: No Navasky School on June 1 st . Meet us at the Parade.
Congregation Beth El at the Bridgeport Bluefish Sunday, June 15 th at 2:00 pm (gates open at 1:00 pm) Bridgeport Bluefish vs Somerset patriots. Come see Rabbi Fish throw out the first pitch. Tickets are $10 and 50% of all ticket sales will go directly to Beth El! To purchase tickets send checks by Sunday, 25 th to Congregation Beth El, attn: Bluefish game. All tickets can be picked up at the will call window. For questions call the office 838-2710.
Ongoing
Please Note New Dates Save August 12 th to August 24 th 2008 for the 3 rd annual Congregation Beth El trip to Israel !! For itinerary and prices please contact ravron@congbethel.org .
Sunday Minyan 9:00 AM If you are dropping off your children please stay & help us to make a Minyan for the people who are saying Kaddish and join us for breakfast afterward.
Beth El Soup Kitchen Help needed 2 nd Thursday of each month. To volunteer call Char Stabinsky at 846-0522.
Navasky Religious School We encourage every parent to volunteer at Navasky, if only for a few hours or for one activity. WE NEED YOU! Questions? contact Shari Davidson at steveshari@aol.com .
Nitzan Nursery School It is time to register for the 2008-2009 school year. For an application or tour contact Beverly Stein, Director at 838-6019 or email Nitzan@congbethel.org . Limited spaces still available.
Shalom Thursday Shalom Thursday. Widows and widowers of various congregations in Fairfield County meet monthly for an evening of socializing at Beth El from 7:30-10:00 PM. Call Elinor Greenblatt 847-4055 for more information. Next meeting June 6 th .
Simcha Tree Commemorate a simcha/special family occasion by inscribing the names of your loved ones on our Simcha Tree. Individual leaves are $100; large stones are $500. Contact lchaim@congbethel.org to place an order or for more information.
Food Certificates Support our fundraising efforts by purchasing certificates for Stop & Shop, Shoprite, Stew Leonard's, Bev Max, Shaw's & Zeytinia. Please note: You can now purchase A & P Gift Cards which can also be used for Food Emporium and Walbaums. Questions contact Harry Morgenthaler at 846-2646.
Duplicate Bridge A friendly non-sanctioned duplicate game is held every Tuesday at 7:30 pm. For further information call 853-2729.
Please visit for all forms and flyers for all synagogue functions
Joseph Ron Fish, Rabbi ravron@congbethel.org Beverly Stein, Nitzan Nursery School nitzan@congbethel.org Eti Kohen, Navasky Religious School navasky@congbethel.org Jeff Wasserman, Youth Director youth@congbethel.org Susan O. Singer, President president@congbethel.org
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