MAy 28-29, 2010

SHABBAT BEHA'ALOTCHA

16 SIVAN 5770

THIS WEEK @ TEMPLE ISRAEL

 www.templeisraeloflb.org

Welcome to Temple Israel of Long Beach.  We are a Traditional synagogue with family seating, dedicated to creating a warm and inviting atmosphere that encourages traditional observance of Torah and Halacha (Jewish law).  If you are new to our synagogue, please introduce yourself to Rabbi Gradofsky and synagogue President Bruce Sklover, and ask for more information about Temple Israel.

305 Riverside Boulevard

Long Beach, NY 11561

(516) 432-1410

WEEKDAY MINYAN

Mornings:* 

Sunday & Selected Holidays 8:30 AM

Talmud class Sundays @ 7:45 AM.

Torah Reading Days: 7:00 AM

Other Days: 7:15 AM

* Bagels served after Shacharit.

Evenings Sunday through Thursday: 6:30 PM through 6/3, then 6:45 PM through 7/15.

SHABBAT & YOM TOV SERVICES

Friday/Holiday Eves:  6:45 PM

Mornings: 9:00 AM

Saturday Afternoons: Approximately 15 minutes before candle lighting of the previous evening (see “TILB Events” for exact time).  Mincha is followed by a Seudah Shelishith.  Ma’ariv is at the conclusion of Shabbat.

KIDDUSH SPONSORSHIP

Please join us for a special kiddush sponsored by Shari and Steven Silverman in honor of their son Ryan’s Bar Mitzvah in the Komanoff Room.

SEUDAH SHELISHITH

Seudah Shelishith this Shabbat is sponsored by Dr. Sol and Gert Griboff in honor of Rabbi Noah Gradofsky.

TILB EVENTS

DAY

TIME

EVENT (See below for more details)

LOCATION

Fri. 5/28

7:57 PM

Candle Lighting – Shabbat Beha'alotcha

Home

Sat. 5/29

9:00 AM

Bar Mitzvah of Ryan Silverman

Main Synagogue

Sat. 5/29

6:45 PM

Parsha Class

Beth Midrash

Sat. 5/29

7:45 PM

Mincha/Seudah Shelishith/Ma’ariv

Beth Midrash

Sat. 5/29

9:01 PM

Shabbat ends

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Sun. 5/30

7:45 AM

Talmud class

Beth Midrash

Mon. 5/31

8:30 AM

Memorial Day Holiday – Morning Minyan at 8:30am

Beth Midrash

Wed. 6/2

7:30 PM

Men’s Club Dinner Meeting – Dinner at 7:00, Meeting @ 7:30

Board Room

Fri. 6/4

8:03 PM

Candle Lighting – Shabbat Sh’lach

Home

Sat. 6/5

6:45 PM

Parsha Class

Beth Midrash

Sat. 6/5

7:45 PM

Mincha/Seudah Shelishith/Ma’ariv

Beth Midrash

Sat. 6/5

9:06 PM

Shabbat ends

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Thu. 6/10

7:00 PM

Professional Singles Schmooze and Nosh

Temple Israel

Sat. 6/12

9:00 AM

Sisterhood Shabbat – Installation of Board of Directors and Officers

Main Synagogue

Thu. 6/17

7:30 PM

Sisterhood Book Club – RSVP’s a must

Home of Grace Levie

SAVE THE DATE

Sun 8/8 – Mon 8/9

T.B.A.

Sisterhood White Elephant Sale

Stein Social Hall

COMMUNITY EVENTS

Wed. 6/30 and

Wed. 7/7

7:30 PM

Debra Griboff’s 6th Annual Lecture Series – Seeing Double: Jewish American Identity in the Films of Woody Allen and the Coen Bros.

Long Beach Public Library

SYNAGOGUE/COMMUNITY EVENTS:

1. Professional Singles Schmooze and Nosh – Join us for our 2nd fun evening for professional singles in their 40’s, 50’s and 60’s on Thursday, June 10th at 7:00pm.  This event, organized by “Power Singles”, will give you a chance to meet and schmooze with new friends while enjoying light refreshments.  Cost is $10 pp

2. Sisterhood 2010 Installation of Board of Directors and Officers – Please join us for a Sisterhood Shabbat and installation of our incoming Board of Directors and Officers on Saturday, June 12th at 9:00am.  A kiddush luncheon will follow services.  See flier at www.templeisraeloflb.org/fliers/sistershabbat.pdf.

3. Sisterhood Book Club – The next sisterhood book club meeting will be on Thursday, June 17th at 7:30pm at the home of Grace Levie, 159 National Boulevard in Long Beach.  The book to be discussed is “People of the Book” by Geraldine Brooks. RSVP A MUST.  See flier at www.templeisraeloflb.org/fliers/bookclub3.pdf.

4. Debra Griboff’s 6th Annual Lecture Series – Please join Debra at the Long Beach Public Library when she presents “Seeing Double:  Jewish American Identity in the Films of Woody Allen and the Coen Bros.  This is a two part series that will explore how from “Annie Hall” to “A Serious Man”, these Oscar-winning directors use biting humor and social commentary to explore postwar Jewish Life.  On Wednesday, June 30th at 7:30pm, Debra will focus on the works of Woody Allen and on Wednesday, July 7th at 7:30pm, her focus will be on the Coen Bros.  The series is open to community at no charge. See flier at www.templeisraeloflb.org/fliers/Griboff.pdf.

5. Sisterhood White Elephant Sale – The white elephant sale has been scheduled for August 8th and 9th.  Your merchandise and help is needed.  See flier at www.templeisraeloflb.org/fliers/whiteelephant.pdf.

RECURRING EVENTS:

1.      Men’s Club Dinner Meeting: There is a Men’s Club meeting on the first Wednesday of every month, unless otherwise noted.  Dinner is served at 7:00 PM and the meeting begins at 7:30 PM.  All are welcome.  The next meeting is June 2, 2010.

2.      Join us for a short service, a light meal, and some lively conversation every Shabbat afternoon for Mincha, Seudah Shelishith, and Ma’ariv.  See “Synagogue Events” for exact time each week.

3.      Talmud class Sunday mornings at 7:45 AM.  We are currently studying Tractate Megillah.

CHESED OPPORTUNITIES (ACTS OF CHARITY AND KINDNESS):

1.      Volunteers needed: Looking for ways to volunteer? Contact FEGS “Partners in Caring” South Shore Liaison, Rachel Bruckenstein at (516) 766-4341 x 131.    Volunteer opportunities include “Adopt a Family,” food pantries, visiting the homebound, assisting families coping with serious or terminal illness, and more.  Time commitments are flexible and will be agreed upon between volunteer and FEGS Volunteer Coordinator.

NOTICES:

1.       Mazel Tov to Shari and Steven Silverman and family on the Bar Mitzvah of their son, Ryan Silverman.

2.       A special thank you to Amy Press for sponsoring the purchase of a new set of Birkat Hamazon books for Temple Israel.

3.       Connect to the care you need: In this recession, many of us find ourselves in need of support — even those of us who have never had the need to access assistance.  The UJA-Federation’s “Connect to Care” program is there to help people connect to the services they need.  For more information, please contact Partners in Caring Liaison, Rachel Bruckenstein, LCSW at 516-766-4341 ext. 131.

4.       The Sisterhood Cookbook is available.  Cookbooks are $18 and available for purchase in the temple office. For more information, contact Pam Garfinkle or Robin Mahler or e-mail

5.       The Sisterhood Boutique located in the upper lobby is available for all your Judaic and non-Judaic needs.  Beautiful and unique gift items for all occasions.  Flexible hours to suit your schedule.  Contact Debbie Gordon, Marci Ross, or Ellen Klein through the synagogue office or e-mail .

6.       Something to celebrate or commemorate?  Sponsorships available: Seudah Shelishith $50, “Costco Kiddush” starting at $100 or Kiddush luncheon starting at approximately $10 per person.  Please note: Seudah Shelishith must be paid for in cash (tax receipt available upon request).

7.       Join Temple Israel’s e-mail list: Visit http://groups.yahoo.com/group/templeisraeloflb/ or contact the synagogue office with your e-mail address.

8.       Sisterhood Collection: The Sisterhood is collecting used eyeglasses, cell phones, and used ink cartridges.   Please drop your donations off in the box near the Hebrew School office.  The Sisterhood has already collected funds for used cartridges.  Thank you and please keep it up!

9.       Donate to the Sisterhood:  We are assembling a new Golden Book.  Pages are $50.  Donation cards can still be purchased for $5 each or 6 for $25.  Contact the office or .

10.   Refuah Sheleimah: Temple Israel extends get-well wishes to Al Eagle, Helene Gerber, Nathaniel Glasgold, Adele Peysner, Lester Peysner and Rachel Scharman.  If you or someone you know is ill, please fill out the Bikur Cholim (visiting the sick) form in the synagogue office, or call us with the information.

11.   Yahrzeits this week: Janet Schaiman, Mildred Mahler, Rose Beren, Dolly Gray, Toby Kahn, Rose Brettschneider, Celia Glassman, Lou Hodes, Max Tannenholz, Joseph Lefkowitz, Rosalie Ratner and Esther Rozman.

Please note our Summer Office Hours:

Beginning June 28th – September 3rd

Monday – Thursday – 9am – 3pm

Friday – 10am – 2pm

 

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