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arts of thanksgiving
Monday, November 24
6 pm * BJC
a multicultural showcase of performance and visual art. This event is free and open to the public.
6 pm: The celebration will begin with an interactive art exhibit. Roam Gross Atrium for a hands-on art show complete with:
- Deep Grooves Drumming Circle
- Zen Buddhist meditation room with Jijuyu-jiZen Sangha of Cleveland
- Henna
- Balloon Animals
- Hand Made Ketubahs
- Hanukkah Art Sale by B'nai Jeshurun Sisterhood
- Ursuline College's Art Department Paintings and Sculptures
- Chinese Paper Cuts - Yin Tang
And more!!
7 pm: An Interreligious, Multicultural Performance Showcase will feature performances by (in formation):
- Internationally Renowned Jewish Rocker Naomi Less
- Gilberto Pena, Hispanic Dancing
- Mr. Navid Changizi, Tar Performance
- Antara Datta, Indian Dance
- Sayed Khatami, Muslim Qur'an Recitation
- Talise Campbell, West African Drumming and Dance
- CCCCA Art Troupe, Chinese Arts and Culture
If you would like to volunteer, please contact Shani Kadis. |
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Men's Club Lunch & Learn
Saturday, November 22 following kiddush
Led by Rabbi Rudin-Luria, participants can ask questions on any topic - customs, Israel, prayers, Middle East, politics, B'nai Jeshurun, etc. Free, walk-ins welcome. This event is open to the entire congregation. |
 Join us for Motown Night featuring 70's tribute band Sight-n-Sound Saturday, December 13
Sponsored by the Men's Clubs of B'nai Jeshurun, Park Synagogue and Shaarey Tikvah
Doors open at 7:30 pm * Concert at 8 pm * 21 and over * 70's attire encouraged
$20 until December 8 and $25 after December 8 and at the door.
Price includes dinner with soft drinks and beer, great music and dancing. Register online or mail your check, payable to B'nai Jeshurun Men's Club. Open to the entire community. |
 Our Chesed Committee is leading the following drives on behalf of our
adopted 3rd grade class at
Stepstone Academy
ADOPT-A-FAMILY HOLIDAY GIFT DRIVE
Each child's family in our adopted 3rd grade class has provided us with a "Holiday Wish List." This list includes one gift for each member of their family. If you would like to "Adopt-a-Family" and complete their wish list, contact Shani Kadis. All family gifts will need to be received by Monday, December 8.
WINTER CLOTHING COLLECTION
We will be collecting warm clothes during the months of November and December and will have a collection bin in the Gross Atrium. Our 3rd grade class has asked for coats, sweatshirts, scarves, ha coats, sweatshirts, scarves, hats, and gloves. coats, sweatshirts, scarves, hats, and gloves. The sizes should range from Children 7-12 or Youth Medium and Large and should be new or gently used.
To learn more about Stepstone Academy, visit their website.
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 Winter Vacation Camp December 29, 30 & 31 9 am -11:30 am For preschoolers ages 3-5. Have fun with friends over winter vacation. Activities include music and movement, parachute, games, cooking, stories, snack and art. Click here to register by December 15. Emergency paperwork must be filled out and returned to Risa Roth. Cost: $36 for 3 days, $30 for 2 days, $18 for 1 day |
TzedakahTuesday
Join us for Tzedakah Tuesday (it's not too late even though it's Thursday). For the last 7 weeks of 2014, a new question will be posted on our homepage and our Facebook page, asking congregants and friends to share their personal stories, values and priorities about giving. This week's question is: IF I HAD $100,000 TO DONATE TO THE SHUL, I WOULD WANT IT SPENT ON...Answer for yourself and see how others responded on the Tzedakah Tuesday webpage.
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December 6 * 12 noon - 1:15 pm
Kadima and BJUSY Talmud and Turkey at the Table
Meet in the youth lounge after services for lunch, hanging out and BJUSY led learning.
Jr. Kadima
December 7 * 12:15 - 2 pm
Hanukkah with Cleveland area Jr. Kadima chapters
Lunch will be served. FREE! Bring a canned good to donate.
Park Synagogue Social Hall. Need a ride from Sunday school? Ask Dana.
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MAZAL TOV TO:
Olivia Killam & Daniel Potash on their aufruf, and to their parents Janet & Michael Killam and Bonnie & Howard Potash and grandparents Marian & Leo Goldner and Audrey Lashley.
Paula & Randy Botkin and Lois Teitelman on the birth of a grandson and great-grandson, Harrison Hayes Botkin.
Shelley & Mark Scher on the birth of a grandson,
Nathaniel Jacob Scher.
Alan Rosskamm received the Close-Caputo Educator of Humanity Award at the Project Love Rescuer of Humanity Awards Dinner.
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CONDOLENCES TO:
Abraham (Idelle) Wolf & and family on the death of his mother, Mary Wolf.
Lydia (Michael) Frankel & family on the death of her sister-in-law, Roz Yomtovian.
Shelley (Mark) Scher on the death of her mother, Esther Schreiber.
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Announcements:
The synagogue is looking for a pickup truck or minivan in reasonable condition that would require minimal upkeep for our maintenance staff's use. Your donation is tax deductible and will help the synagogue maintain
our building and provide services to support our congregation. Please
contact Jay Ross if you have a potential donation or have questions.
Cleveland Hillel Foundation is coordinating a paid, ten week, summer internship program for Jewish college students (ages 18-22) who will be juniors and seniors at an accredited college. Students have the opportunity to be hired for internships, based on skills and interests, at local businesses and non-profits. An info night will be held Monday, December 22, 7:00 pm at the Jewish Federation For more information and application or contact Michelle Winograd.
We still have a few copies of the books written by Dr. Jonathan Sarna, our Weingold Scholar-in-residence. If you are interested in purchasing any of these books, please contact our librarian, Rafi Simon 216-337-6490 as soon as possible. All books are offered at special low prices. Unsold copies of these books will be returned shortly.
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