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Weekly Calendar

Shabbat Friday, November 26 4:27 pm: Candle Lighting 4:37 pm: Mincha/ Kabbalat Shabbat/ Ma'ariv Saturday, November 27 10:00 am: Shacharit Kiddush and Kabbalah with Rabbi Mintz will not meet this week. 12:45 Mincha 5:27 Havdalah

HaShavua/This Week and Upcoming Sunday, November 28 Erev Chanukah 8:30 am: Minyan Evening: Light one candle (3 baruchot) Wednesday-Friday, December 1-3 See Chanukah section, following, for events and times.

Chanukah Events at B'nai

Wednesday, December 1, 5:00 pm 9-ft. Chanukiah Lighting in Patterson Park Corner of Patterson Park Ave. and E. Lombard St. Thursday, December 2, 5:00 pm 9-ft. Chanukiah Lighting in Downtown 414 Light Street Lighting outside followed by indoor Chanukah celebration Friday, December 3, 4:00 pm 9-ft. Chanukiah Lighting outside B'nai Israel and the JMM

Announcements

Siman Tov uMazal Tov Mazal Tov to Dr. Jonathan and Rebecca Heiliczer and family on the upcoming marriage of their daughter Zoe to Aaron Krakow in Jerusalem. May Zoe and Aaron merit to build a Bayit Ne'eman B'Yisrael! Torah Study Rabbi Mintz's Wednesday afternoon Torah class will not take place this week or next. Torah study with the Rabbi will resume on Wednesday, December 15.

Private Collection Book Sale Fundraiser for B'nai Israel A Friend of B'nai is selling off many books from his personal library and donating the proceeds in full to B'nai Israel. For a list of the dozens of available titles and their suggested donation prices, email either larry.koch.2008@comcast.net, or office@jewishdowntown.org, and a no- obligation booklist will be return emailed to you for your inspection.

Upcoming and Ongoing

B'nai Book Club Meets the second Tuesday of each month via Zoom. Next meeting: Wednesday, December 15 at 8 pm. (Date shifted because the 2nd Tuesday is a fast day.)

December Book of the Month: The Tunnel by A. B. Yehoshua According to the Book Club moderator, Fred Shoken, it is a novel set in modern day Israel and deals with issues of dementia, Arab/Israeli relations, etc. Although the topic may seem depressing, the story is told with humor and insight about relationships. Here is a link to info on the book from Amazon.

Descendants' Day Events

A Descendants' Day Event From Our Archives: Connections & Winding Paths Sunday, December 12 2-3 pm Online event (Zoom link to be provided)  Join us for a conversation with descendants of early B'nai families. Learn how family research, our historic cemetery, and the Jewish Museum of Maryland archives creates unexpected connections and deepens our understanding of B'nai Israel history.

A Descendants' Day Event From Our Archives: The Teachings of Rav Forshlager Sunday, January 9, 2022 2-3 pm Online event (Zoom link to be provided) Rabbi Mintz and guests will lead us on an exploration of the teachings of one of the most famous rabbis at B'nai Israel, Rav Michoel Forshlager, ztk"l. Rav Forshlager's biography can be purchased online. Click here.

Support the Downtown Jewish Community

Amazon Smile Amazon will donate a portion of your purchase when you order through Amazon Smile. Just click on the picture above, sign-in to your account, and help your shul! The Kiddush Fund To sponsor Kiddush, contact Kathleen at bnaiisraelkiddush@gmail.com Donate a Car Write to office@jewishdowntown for full information. Special Donations Appreciated stock Stock in your IRA or 401K Legacy gift

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