B'nai Jeshurun Congregation

 

The Bessie Hershey Religious School

December, 2016 

       

(What's Up?)  

Calendar of Events

December

 

2nd

Zamir Shabbat

Family Shabbat Dinner

 

3rd

Kitah Dalet (4th Grade) Service

 

4th

B'nai Mitzvah Program

 

9th 

Kadima Kinnus (Columbus) - 12/9-12/11

 

10th

Family Shabbat

 

17th

Winter Break - No School - 12/17-1/6

 

24th 

Hanukkah - 12/24-12/31

 

27th 

Congregational Hanukkah Party


Be sure to visit the  Bnai Jeshurun 
website for frequent updates.

Religious School

Office at

Your Fingertips

216-831-6555

 

Rabbi Josh Foster

Education Director

Ext. 124

 

Barbara Rosenfeld

Executive Educator

Ext. 121

 

Wendy Altmire

Admin. Assist.

Ext. 123

 

Shirley Haas

Admin. Assist.

Ext. 122

 

Julie Sukert

Early Childhood Director

Ext. 125

 

Dana Blocker

Youth Director

Ext. 120

27501 Fairmount Blvd.
Pepper Pike, Ohio 44124
216-831-6555
 
Winter Break Schedule:

December 17, 2016 - January 6, 2017

Classses resume Shabbat, January 7, 2017

Sisterhood Invites you 
to a  Cooking with Friends 
Pampered Chef Fundraiser Party!
Wednesday, November 30 * 7 pm
hosted by Susan Nash 

All proceeds will go to subsidize 
USY & Kadima Convention Costs
 
Enjoy a fun evening with friends and family!  We'll  make some  delicious recipe s  &  check out the NEW products !
 
Hosted by Susan Nash
Wednesday, November 30 at  7:00 pm
at her home,  2530 Fairwood Court, Beachwood
Please RSVP by phone (440-759-3042) or  email.
 
On-time drawing!  Winner gets a FREE Gift!   Bring a friend or outside order and get a gift!   Can't attend?  Order online. .
 
Monthly Special - Choose one of five items FREE with $75 purchase!
Guaranteed delivery before Hanukkah!


PJ Library® Family Shabbat Dinner
Friday, December 2 * 5:45 pm
 
Welcome Shabbat with songs, blessings and stories with Rabbi Hal and Rabbi Josh. Get ready for Hanukkah with crafts, too. Kids - come in your pajamas! Enjoy a delicious (meat) dinner and dessert.  Stay for Friday night services at 7 pm with Zamir Choir. Cost: $8/adult; $5/child; $26/family cap.  Click here to RSVP or contact Julie Sukert.
foster, josh
     
Shalom Parents,
 
As we brace for colder weather outside and the days keep getting shorter and shorter, we look forward to the warmth and light in our homes next month from the candles we will light on our Hanukkiyah, the time we spend with family and friends, the latkes and sufganiyot (jelly doughnuts) we eat, the games of dreidel we play, and the gifts we give and receive this Hanukkah. 

There was a great debate over Jewish practice 2,000 years ago on how we should light our Hanukkiyah. One rabbi, Shammai, said we should light eight candles on the first night and remove one for each following night corresponding to how many days we have left. Hillel, on the other hand, said we should light one candle the first night and add one for each following night, because we should always be ascending in holiness. Hillel won the debate, reminding us all that now is the best time to strive to find new ways to connect with our community and our traditions. May we make this Hanukkah our best yet and always be searching to add holiness to our lives!

Josh Foster
Education Engagement Rabbi
Family Shabbat 
Saturday, December 10 * 10:30 am
 
We are happy to welcome back Cory Sampliner, who will lead us in fun movement activities and games. Then, enjoy a family service with Rabbi Hal, filled with songs, prayers and stories, or the school youth service. A kiddush lunch for attendees will follow.
 
Kadima Kinnus
December 9 - 11 
 Tifereth Israel, Columbus

This convention is 6th, 7th, and 8th graders' first taste of USY. Our Kadimaniks will spend an enriching weekend in a fun and enjoyable atmosphere with other pre-teens from around our CRUSY region. The weekend will include an enjoyable Shabbat experience with singing, learning and socializing.

For further information, contact Dana Blocker.

Celebrate the 3rd night of Hanukkah at B'nai Jeshurun with your friends & family! 

Enjoy deli & latkes, play Bingo for prizes and be entertained by the Rockin' Robots who will put on an interactive show for everyone and also join us in lighting the menorah.
 
COST:  $10 per adult/ $8 per child (2-12 years)/ free for children under 2

RSVP by December 15 to the synagogue office or online.
Contact Shani Kadis for more information.