Mazel Tov to our Newest Bat Mitzvah: Emma Furey | |
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November 18
Brian Furey and Amy Ravis Furey announce the Bat Mitzvah of their daughter, Emma Clair Furey on November 18.
Emma is the granddaughter of Diane Ravis and Michael Ravis (of blessed memory); Glynis Furey (of blessed memory); and Richard and Pat Furey of Spring Lake, New Jersey. Emma has a brother, Michael Furey, age 15.
Emma is a 7th grade student at Prairie Star Middle School where she runs on the cross-country team. Emma participates in competitive gymnastics and loves spending summers at Camp Sabra. For her mitzvah project, Emma collected pet food for the Jewish Family Services food pantry, one of the few in the area that offers pet food so families in need can adequately care for their pets or their pets.
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Introducing Our New Music Director,
Laura Payne!
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We are overjoyed to announce that Laura Payne has accepted the settled position of Music Director. Laura has been providing music here at B’nai Jehudah for over ten years. She graduated from the University of Kansas with a fine arts degree in Opera and Musical Theatre and has been singing professionally for more than 25 years. She has had the incredible opportunity to regularly sing and pray with every age group and enjoys creating meaningful and connected experiences for all. Laura began teaching early childhood music at B’nai Jehudah 10 years ago, which expanded to leading early childhood music for much of the Kansas City Jewish community.
Laura has also spent many years as the music specialist for B’nai Jehudah’s Religious School and Machane Jehudah summer camp, as well as singing for Shabbat services, High Holy Day services, and other holiday and life cycle events. Laura is excited to help grow the musical experience at B’nai Jehudah and to work with our fantastic clergy team and staff. She lives in Prairie Village with her husband Elliot, and daughters Lily and Stella.
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News & Events
Week of November 13
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At-a-Glance Calendar: Week of November 13 | |
Office Closures this Month | |
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Wednesday, November 22
Office closes at noon
Thursday, November 23
Office closed for Thanksgiving
Saturday, November 25
Virtual-only services
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December 1 at 7:00pm
Location TBD
Get together with other independent mothers of the Tribe for a potluck-style Shabbat dinner. Register on our website.
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B'nai Jehudah Holiday Gift Drive | |
This year, the synagogue is spreading the holiday light in partnership with Jewish Family Services and University Academy. If you are interested in taking part in spreading the light, please sign up for one of the opportunities below by selecting the underlined link in blue. If you have questions, please email Lori Barnett. | |
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JFS Hanukkah Project
This is an opportunity for individuals to support the B'nai Jehudah Holiday Gift Drive and spread the light of Hanukkah. Each client on the JFS Hanukkah wish list over the age of 18 will receive a $25 gift card this year. Gift cards allow individuals and families to choose correct sizes and styles, shop for groceries, or surprise a family member.
Please consider donating either a $25 Target or Walmart Gift Card.
I want to Spread the Light of Hanukkah!!! Please deliver your $25 Target or Walmart Gift Card(s) to Amy Potts at Temple no later than Wednesday, November 15.
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Adopt a University Academy Family
University Academy is a Pre-Kindergarten through 12th-grade college-preparatory charter public school located at B'nai Jehudah's old home at 69th & Holmes. Last year, the Temple adopted ten families from University Academy and we hope to exceed that number this year. We are asking a group of people (havurot, multi-generational families, friends) to adopt an entire family unit. Each adopted family unit consists of 2-4 children and 1-2 adults. Each adopted household member will receive at least one gift (minimum value of $50). In addition, we request that your group purchase at least one item from their household needs list.
I want to Adopt a University Academy Family.
You will receive your adopted family's profile and holiday wish list by email on Monday, November 13. All gifts need to be wrapped and delivered to the Temple no later than Sunday, December 10.
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Strengthening Our Roots: Annual Campaign
There are many ways to give to B'nai Jehudah, and this year we ask you to consider our Strengthening Our Roots annual campaign. Your financial support is critical to ensuring we can continue achieving excellence in programming, education and spiritual life, while helping B'nai Jehudah families dealing with illness, job loss and personal crises. Please help us reach new heights in meeting the needs of our congregation.
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180 Menorahs
December 8 | 6:00pm
featuring Coleen Dieker and Shabbat Simcha
Wear your wackiest Hanukkah gear, bring your menorahs from home, and help us light up the night!
Get ready for the fun with Sisterhood’s and Brotherhood’s guessing contests, an official menorah count, and Hanukkah dinner following the service from Johnny’s BBQ!
Cost is $15/adult and $10/child (ages 12 and under).
Register for dinner by December 1.
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Join our Adult B'nai Mitzvah class and work towards this meaningful milestone alongside your B'nai Jehudah friends and family! Sign up with someone you know, or make new friends amongst our class cohort. We will study together for a year before we hold our class B'nai Mitzvah Service in February 2025. No Hebrew knowledge is required. Contact Rabbi Brazner with questions! A minimum of 12 participants needed to run the course; registration deadline January 26, 2024. Course fee: $360. Meets: 2-3/month on Saturdays, 1:00pm - 2:30pm, starting February 2024. | |
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Responsa Class
November 14, 21 & 28
| Join Rabbi Brazner for another round of one-off classes on Reform Movement Responsa. The Reform Movement‘s rabbinic Responsa Committee provides answers to questions that are submitted concerning contemporary issues in Jewish life and living, applying Jewish scholarship and tradition to modern inquiries. The Responsa Committee has tackled topics ranging from nuclear proliferation to abortion rights; the issues are broad and can spark fierce debate! In our sessions we will cover: November 14: Cremation, November 21: Tattoos; Rabbis with Non-Jewish Partners, November 28: Compulsory Immunizations. | |
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Song Circle
with Coleen Dieker
December 9 | 2:00pm
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Join Coleen Dieker for an intimate yet lively song circle!
Hosted by Bill & Robin Carr.
Space is limited. Please register today to reserve your spot. Registered participants will receive the address one week before the event.
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GloWild Havdalah & Concert
with Coleen Dieker
December 9 | 6:00pm
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Celebrate the Festival of Lights, Hanukkah, with a walk through the Kansas City Zoo's Holiday GloWild lights exhibit with your B'nai Jehudah friends and family, and Artist in Residence Coleen Dieker! This lantern festival includes animals, local landmarks, botanicals, and Asian cultural creations all made out of lights, silk, and steel.
Cost is $19/person.
6800 Zoo Drive, Kansas City
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Mitzvah Moments
Do a mitzvah at B'nai Jehudah and benefit the entire community!
November 20: Monday Mitzvah Moments
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NEW Closed Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting
When: Wednesdays at 12:00pm
Where: Jewish Community Campus
Questions? Email havelunchwithbill@gmail.com
- Enter the Jewish Community Center main entrance.
- Check-in with Security. You are here to have "Lunch with Bill." A member of the group or security will help you sign in.
- Take elevator to the 3rd floor (the main entrance is on the 2nd floor).
- Follow "Coffee Pot" to the room!
***Not affiliated with the Jewish Community Campus or any organization within the Campus.
Find us on Facebook!
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Hanukkah starts on December 7
HANUKKAH SALE!
15% off your entire purchase
Sunday, November 12 - Sunday, December 3
*Some exclusions apply.
Come Shop for all your wants and needs. We have new and one-of-a-kind items plus Hanukkah home décor, clothing, craft items and so much more!
We appreciate your support!
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Hours:
Wednesday - Friday | 11:00am - 2:00pm
Sunday | 9:00am - 12:00pm
(when Yalla is in session)
Or you can visit our website and shop online.
Shop 24/7 online
We are also available for appointments.
Email Pam Auerbach or Marcia Soltz to schedule.
Sisterhood members always receive 10% off purchases.
Use the passcode TENOFF for online purchases.
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Lives Saved and Funds Raised!
Forty-two (42) people came to our drive on Sunday, October 29. We collected 34 pints of blood. At $50 each, that came to $1,700. Our anonymous donor decided that $1,800 was a better number, and donated that amount to Magen David Adom! Thank you to all who came out to support saving lives, both in Kansas City and Israel!
A very special thank you to Stacy Wright for organizing and executing this phenomenal morning.
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