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Our annual Tikkun Leil Shavuot (all night study session) is more diverse than ever this year featuring 30 presenters all in one event. Leaders include 13 Rabbis, 2 Cantors, Lawyers, Jewish Educators, Day School Headmasters, Community Activists and Professionals, a Doctor and a Judge!
The program starts Saturday night, May 23, 2015 at 7:30 p.m., continues through the night, culminating Sunday morning with a sunrise Kabbalistic wedding ceremony and prayer services. It is the traditional way to celebrate the Shavuot Festival - reenacting the Israelites anticipating receiving the Torah at Mt Sinai.
The program is FREE and OPEN to the COMMUNITY. Participants can attend one or more sessions or stay 'til sunrise services. Each 45 minute slot offers choices of sessions covering an array of themes. No prior knowledge is needed of text, topics or Hebrew.
Click here for complete listing of programs and times.
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Mazal tov to our 2015 - 5775 Confirmands
Please join our Confirmation families in the joyous celebration of Shavuot on Sunday, May 24. The service begins at 9:00 am in the David J. Moskowitz Sanctuary.
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Suzanne Berman
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Julie & Gary Berman
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| Andrew Gilmore |
Marcie & Robert Gilmore |
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Noah Horowitz
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Lisa Bernd & Edward Horowitz
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| Kyle Schlessinger |
Susan & Marc Schlessinger |
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Hazak Spring into Summer Luncheon
Kelly & Joe Monaghan present a musical program, Tell Me On A Sunday
Sunday, May 31 * 12:30 pm
Chairpersons: Judy & Bob Goodstein (440-646-9419) Hazak members $12; Guests $15. Reservations close May 26. This is our rescheduled February program.
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Young Families Happenings
Mishpachot Shabbat Dinner Picnic
Friday, June 5 * 5:45 pm
Join us for an outdoor Shabbat dinner on our playground. Meet and schmooze with other young families with kids ages birth - 6 years (older siblings welcome, too). Songs, family-friendly Shabbat experience and entertainment by Outback Ray and his Live Animal Show.
Register for our family matchup program, letting us seat you with another friendly family. Kosher menu includes chicken, sides, dessert and drinks; vegetarian option on request. $10/adult; $5/child ages 2-12; under 2 free if registered on the BJC website by Thursday, May 28. After May 28, cost is $12/adult; $7/child.
 Popsicles on the Playground
Monday, June 1 * 1 pm
Play outside on the B'nai Jeshurun playground with your friends. Popsicles provided. Free and open to the community, but reservations requested.
Playground Playgroup
Wednesdays, June 3 & 10 * 10 - 11 am.
Meet on the B'nai Jeshurun playground for outdoor fun and socializing. Free
and open to the community. In case of rain, program will be held in Room 1.
Contact Risa Roth, 216-831-6555.
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Sisterhood Board Installation
Thursday, May 28 * 7 pm
We will honor outgoing co-president Faith Eisenberg,
thank other leaders completing their terms and install the full slate of officers and board members. Robin Rood will chair the event; RSVP to
Robin
. RSVP'S have been extended until May 27.
Slate 2015-2016 Sisterhood Board Officers:
President: Lynn Katz Danzig
Co-Vice Presidents of Programming: Shirley Haas and Wendy Dahar;
Co-Vice Presidents of Membership: Laura Katzner and Laurel Sheldon
Vice President of Fundraising: Bernice Rothman
Corresponding Secretary: Grace Brower
Recording Secretary: Vivian Solganik
Treasurer: Terry Amon
Assistant Treasurer: Bonnie Huston
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Spring 2015 Concert
Come, Let Us Sing (Psalm 95)
For more information, call 216-831-6555. Free & open to the public.
Come, Let Us Sing has been made possible through the generosity of the Daniel and Ethel Hamburger Music Fund Harold and Sandy Levine, Trustees.
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Volunteer Recognition Shabbat
Saturday, May 30 * 9 am
To show our heartfelt appreciation for the dedication our volunteers have shown over the past year, we will honor them during the Shabbat morning service. A sweets-filled kiddush will be sponsored by the Officers and Board of Trustees in their honor. If you would like a part in the Shabbat service, please contact
Shani Kadis.
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Straight from our website
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MAZAL TOV
TO:
Brooke and Ethan Abraham on celebrating becoming B'nai Mitzvah this Shabbat morning, and to their parents Lori & Brian Abraham and grandparents, Rosalyn & Harry Abraham and Bonnie & Stephen Traiman. Nelson Pole on the birth of a grandson, Levi Yitzchak Pole. Janet & Craig Hoffman on the birth of a grandson, Ezra David Hoffman. Renee & Brian Heller on the birth of a granddaughter, Esther Nora Rothbaum.
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Announcements
REMINDER: The deadline for submitting an ad for the Tribute Book honoring Hedy & Michael Milgrom, which also serves as our congregational directory, is this FRIDAY.
You can honor the Milgroms, thank our clergy, or send a message of greetings - the choice is yours. All tribute ads are tax deductible and support the programs of B'nai Jeshurun. You may purchase a Tribute Ad
online
or contact
Paula Botkin
at 216-831-6555 ext 109.
Do you shop at Heinen's? Consider purchasing Heinen's gift cards to support the Bessie Hershey Religious School! Contact
Paula Botkin
at 216-831-6555 x109. And, thank you for supporting our school!
Jewish Genealogy will meet Wednesday, June 3 at 7:30 pm at Menorah Park. Jeff Morris will speak on "The Haymarket to the Heights."
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