B'nai Jeshurun held their first Shabbat, Schmooze & Eat in our Home this past Shabbat at the home of Bonnie & Howard Potash. Everyone who participated enjoyed a delicious lunch with great company and lots of conversation.  This event was such a success, we will be hosting two more in the spring, including one for young families.  If you are interested in hosting or would like more information how to participate, contact Shani Kadis.

Shul News
February 23, 2017 27 Shevat 5777
This week's parsha is Mishpatim.  It is also Shabbat Shekalim.

  Candle lighting:    5:53 pm
Friday Evening Service:    6:00 pm
Shabbat Morning Service :    9:00 am
  Starbucks, Bread & Torah with Rabbi Shalom Plotkin :     9:00 am
S habbat ends:    6:54 pm
 
Gabbaim Workshop
Sunday, February 26 * 10 am
 
If you would like to learn to be a gabbai or improve what you already know, contact Mike Milgrom (216-491-8656) for more information, or just drop in.
 

 
 
March 5th is a BIG Day at the Shul this Year! 
 

Men's Club Yom HaShoah Candle Packing
Drop-in between 9 -10 am 

We need your help to prepare the candles for distribution. It's not hard work and we would appreciate an hour of your time to make this program successful. Join us at 8:30 am for a continental breakfast (open to the congregation) before we pack. No RSVP needed! Just as importantly, please volunteer to help deliver the candles to some homes in your neighborhood. Contact Paul Wolf or 216-291-0796.
  
CPR Training Sponsored by Sisterhood 
10 am -2 pm 

Training provided by University Health Systems EMS.  Free!   Click here to reserve your spot today.


Mishloach Manot Deliveries 
10 am * Menorah Park 

All are welcome to help deliver... a great mitzvah opportunity for families. (Join us also on Wednesday, March 8 * 11:30 am - Montefiore). Contact Shani Kadis for more information.

 

Queen Esther's Candyland
2 pm * Ellie's Sweets & Chocolates 

Families with children ages 3-10 can make their own mishloach manot treats. $5 per box of chocolates. Space is limited for this popular program, advance registration required to Julie Sukert.

 
6 - 8 pm 

Join us as King Ahasuerus's Wise Men - John, Paul, George and Ringo - lead us through the "Story of Queen Esther" with re-written lyrics to The Beatles greatest hits. The Megillah comes alive like never before. Don't miss this Purimspiel! 

Dinner at 6 pm (No obligation to attend dinner.); Show at 7 pm - Free & Open to the Community. Pricing for the dinner: $15 adults; $10 age 12 and under; FREE age 4 and under; $48 Family of 4 or more. RSVP to the synagogue office by Monday, February 28.  
 

Youth Activities

6th - 12th Graders Volunteer with Carl Cook
Sunday, February 26 * 9:30 am - 1 pm

Join us for a gemilut hasadim (act of loving kindness) learning and service morning with Carl Cook from St. Herman's and St. Malachi shelters. Students will help in many ways at St. Herman's House of Hospitality. If you would  like to donate to the shelter, please bring hats, gloves, socks, warmers of various sizes, lip balm, hand sanitizers and small tissue packets. For more information or to volunteer contact Barbara Rosenfeld.


Jewish Cleveland USY Social Action Lounge Night
Sunday, February 26 * 5 - 7 pm * Park East

Hosted by Park Synagogue, 9th - 12th grade USYers are invited to come and lounge, eat and do hands on social action activities. For more information contact BJC Youth Learning Center.  
 
 

Cleveland Israel Bonds and the State of Israel present
Unite with Israel
Monday, March 13 * 7 pm * BJC
Guest speaker: Ambassador Dani Dayan,
Consul General of Israel in New York

With musical inspiration by Artzenu Music

Ambassador Dani Dayan represents the State of Israel to communities throughout New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Ohio and Delaware.

Couvert: $10 (waived with minimum $36 Israel bond  purchase; not tax deductible).Reservations required by March 6. To register click here or call Israel Bonds at 216-454-0180 . Dessert  reception to follow program.

B'nai Jeshurun Congregation is a sponsor of this event.


This is not an offering, which can be made only by prospectus. Read the
prospectus carefully before investing to fully evaluate the risks associated with  investing in Israel bonds. Development Corporation for Israel. Member FINRA.
 
  
Megillah Readings and Purim Programming for All
 
Saturday, March 11
7:30 pm  Family & Traditional Megillah Readings followed by dancing
and hamentashen.

9:00 pm Karaoke Coffee House : We will sing and enjoy an espresso from  Nervous Dog Coffee Bar and open bar along with nosh. No registration required, $10 at the door.
Movie Night with Rafi for children 5th grade and under.
Purim Carnival Pre-Party : 6th-12th graders will help set-up and preview the carnival games and inflatables.
 
Sunday, March 12
8:00 am Traditional Megillah Reading
10:30 am Family Megillah Reading
11:30 am-2 pm Purim Carnival:   Enjoy games galore, lunch, bounce
houses, face painting and more. NEW THIS YEAR:
* $12 wristbands carnival admission for unlimited play
(2 & under are free)
* Sports arena with a Ga Ga Pit
* Prize room
 
Red Cross Blood Drive * 9 am - 2 pm  Sponsored by Men's Club.
Register for everything Purim here.  
 
 
L'dor V'dor Now Available to be Streamed

We are thrilled to announce that L'dor V'dor: The History of B'nai Jeshurun, our 150th anniversary documentary, is now available to be streamed in your home and around the world. The documentary film by Todd Kwait explores the history of our synagogue through historic recordings, photographs, interviews, and newly filmed footage. We are very proud of this film, and our rich history, and encourage you to share the link with others.  
 
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Mazal tov to:

Dan Saggi on celebrating becoming a Bar Mitzvah this Shabbat morning, and to his parents Hanna & Ran Saggi, siblings Yoav, Rut and Navot Saggi and grandparents Nira & Arnon Kladnitzki.  Dan is also the grandson of the late Hayah & Itzhak Bar-Meir.

Galina Sapo & Howard Waxman on the birth of a granddaughter, Sienna Paige Dolberg .

Phyllis & Joel Gecht on the engagement of their son, Matthew, to Allie Gottlieb. 
Condolences to:

Glenda (Arthur) Harris & family on the death of her mother, Doreen Becker.

Howard Epstein (Gregg Levine) & family on the death of his father, Morton Epstein.
Announcements:

Jewish Genealogy Society meeting Sunday, March 5 at 1:30 pm at Park East with Mary Jamba, "Googling Grandpa."

Israeli Politics from Soup to Nuts with Nadav Shelef, Monday, March 6 at 4:45 pm at CWRU.  Free.  For more information, click here.
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