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December 5, 2024

4 Kislev 5785

Parshat Vayeitzei

Erev Shabbat - December 6

Mincha/Maariv

4:00 pm

Candle Lighting

4:00 pm

Shabbat - December 7

Shacharit

9:30 am

Latest Shema

9:52 am

Mincha/Maariv

3:50 pm

Shabbat Ends

5:10 pm

This Week's Kiddush:

Mezonos Kiddush


Kiddush Sponsored by:

The Kiddush Fund

Click here if you would like to make a donation to the Kiddush Fund.

Donations to the Kiddush fund help cover unsponsored Kiddushes.

Click here if you would like to sponsor a Kiddush.


Upcoming available Kiddush dates:


Parshat:

Date:

Vayigash

1/4/25

Vayechi

1/11/25

Vaera

1/25/25

Beshalach

2/8/25

Yitro

2/15/25

Rabbi Kornfeld's Classes

Talmud Class

 

Weekly class: Thursday @ Noon

Location: In Library or on Zoom 

 

Shacharit Schedule

 

Sundays @ 8am, Monday - Friday @ 7am. Talmud to follow.  

Please call or text Rabbi Kornfeld @ 206-679-9117 to confirm your participation and to confirm the service will be happening.  

News and Announcements

Island Synagogue Board Meeting - 12/10/24 @ 7pm

If you have anything you would like to discuss with the board, please email Menachem Rochon.

Please Register for Our Tasty Fundraiser

Catered By Eli Varon

Click Flyer to Register Now!

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Friends,

Please join us and support the shul by bidding on some of the finest homemade dishes made by members of our shul. Some items will be available that evening and others made to order (at a time negotiated by you and the chef). It is your chance to give to a great cause and take home some delicious food.


Come enjoy a delicious cinnamon roll bar and fruit grazing table catered by Eli Varon.


Here are just a few of the many items you get to bid on:

  • Borekas by Rick Negrin
  • Beef Tacos by Shifra Paz-Gutierrez
  • Empanadas by Dani Piha
  • Schnitzel dinner by Sarah Baskin
  • Homemade blintzes by Devorah Kornfeld 


NEW - Food Auction FAQ

 

What is a food auction?

Members of the community contribute food items and attendees bid on them auction style. The winning bidder takes home the item.

 

Is this a fundraiser?

This is a fund raising event, not a bake sale. So the initial pricing (and final bid) for the items will be much higher than their actual worth. The idea is to raise money for the shul in a fun and exciting way and you get to take home some delicious food as a bonus.

 

What kind of auction will there be?

There will be two types of auctions. There will be a live auction where the item is described by an MC and bidders raise their paddles to indicate their bids. There will also be a silent auction for some of the items where the items are on a table and you write your bid down on a piece of paper next to the item.  

 

Will the food be available to taste?

No. The food will be wrapped up and must not be opened in the shul.

 

Do the food items have any kashrut certification ?

No, the items are baked in the chef's kitchen (unless otherwise stated). So it is up to the bidder to determine what items are acceptable to them.

 

Are all food items available to take home that night?

Some items are available that night to take home and some items are "Made to Order". In this case you get a piece of paper describing the item you won and the contact information for the chef. You contact the chef and work out a day that is mutually agreeable for the chef to make the item.

 

Will there be any food to eat at the event?

Absolutely! Eli Varon is making a cinnamon roll bar and there will be a spread of fruit as well.

 

How do I pay for the items I won?

You can either pay that evening via an online donation or put it on your shul account (if you have a shul account)

 

Who can attend?

Anyone is welcome to attend.


Do I need to register?

Yes, we need to know how many people plan to attend. Click here to reserve your space.




Admission is free and open to all! Just bring your appetite for our delightful dessert buffet and a generous spirit to support our fundraiser.


RCS Lesson 2: A Work of Pleas - Next Wednesday 7PM

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Sign up to read a Haftorah

Make a donation to Island Synagogue

Send a tribute card

Sponsor a kiddush

Donate to the Kiddush Fund

Island Synagogue

8685 SE 47th Street, 

Mercer Island, WA 98040

Web: www.islandsynagogue.org

Office: To reach the office 

please email office@islandsynagogue.org

Newsletter: Newsletter submissions should be sent to office@islandsynagogue.org by Tuesday, at 8:00 pm. 


Membership Information

Email: office@islandsynagogue.org         

Island Synagogue's IOS (Apple) & Android App

IOS (Apple) Version

We have a updated our IOS (Apple) App that you can download to any of your Apple Devices (i.e. watch,phone or tablet). You can use this device to access your account, make a donation, check the member directory or check the Zmanim calendar. Simply go to the app store and search Island Synagogue and look for the white and black logo as seen above.

Android Version

If you have an Android device the app has not been updated but still functions like the new IOS version. All you have to do is go to Google Play store and search Island Synagogue and a blue and white app should pop up, image of app also below. If you have any questions please contact Keith at office@islandsynagogue.org.

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