NEWS & INFORMATION:

• Condolences: To Robin Smith on the death of her mother;
• Join the Committee of Gallery Lev Shalem: The WJC has had a wonderful response showing art in its designated gallery space. Laurie Schwartz had done a wonderful job administrating and now Charlotte T Scherer, will curate and manage the gallery at WJC. She has owned, directed and curated a gallery for 40 years. In order to continue the success of the gallery it will take a team of individuals that have an interest in working collectively to bring art to the community using the WJC as a venue.  This will continue to add culture and possible revenue both for the shul and the participating artists. If you are interested in exhibiting or contributing some time to make the WJC a successful gallery space please contact Charlotte at Charlottetusch@gmail.com
• Yard Sale 2012:  Save the date! The yard sale of 2012 is scheduled for July 15 and 16. It is time to think spring! When cleaning, please save your resalable treasures for the success of the annual yard sale, a major fundraiser for WJC. If you have any questions (donations and volunteering), please contact: Stacey Brooks by email: mightytago@gmail.com or Avis Toochin by telephone: 845-679-7653. Thank you and looking forward to seeing you all at the yard sale!

THIS WEEKEND:

• Annual Congregational Retreat: Plan to join your community at the Woodstock Jewish Congregation for our annual on-site Retreat, Friday, May 18-Saturday, May 19 on the beautiful 34 acres of the synagogue property.  This special retreat program includes

    -    Potluck Shabbat Dinner starting at 6pm

    -    Family School students conducting Kabbalat Shabbat at 7:15pm

    -    Camp-out experiential program for teens

    -    Evening Talent Show

    -    Celebration of Shabbat Community & New Member Shabbat

    -    Scholar-in-Residence, Rabbi Howard Cohen, of Burning Bush Adventures. An afternoon program for 4th-6th graders and their families.

    -    An Afternoon Torah Study with Rabbi Jonathan

    -    Children’s programming with Jill Ann Schwartz.

Everyone is welcome to bring a tent to camp out on our grounds, bring sleeping bags to camp out in the classroom wing, or commute and sleep at home. A minimum donation of $15 per person will be appreciated to help offset the costs. Register by email to Sandi at info@wjcshul.org

NEXT WEEK:

• B’nai Mitzvah class: meets on Tuesday, May 22 at 6pm in the Social Hall
• Yiddish Vinkl: Meets Wednesday at 10am in the Social Hall.
• I didn’t know that was in the Bible! - Lesser read books of the Tanach; Adult Education with Rabbi Jonathan: This Thursday, 12:15pm – 2pm. We continue our study of the Ketuvim, the Writings section of the Hebrew Bible, exploring some of the later books that often escape our attention, and seeing how they illuminate the Jewish past and present.
• Hebrew Text Study: This Thursday, 2:15 pm – 3:15pm. We will continue our study in Hebrew of Maimonides’ Mishneh Torah.  Participants should possess Hebrew reading ability and very modest Hebrew comprehension.

COMING UP ON THE CALENDAR:

• Pesukei Chayeinu: "Verses of Our Lives" -- A Shavuot Teach-in:  According to our Sages, Shavuot is the day that the Israelites received Torah.  This Shavuot, on Sunday evening, May 27 beginning at 6pm, WJC invites you to share the single verse of Torah that speaks most directly to your soul -- the verse of your life.  We are seeking teachers, whether veteran or rookie, to share a teaching on one (but just one!) verse of Torah.  Teachers will be assigned 15-minute slots, and can choose any medium or modality.  For instance: * A text study with traditional sources and/or personal insights * Original poetry/prose/short story * Visual art (perhaps with accompanying dialogue/Q&A) * Movement/dance * Song/music/group performance * Performance piece * Whatever moves you! Want to share a song and movement piece about the same verse?  Teachers can also combine forces!  Think outside the ark! Interested teachers should contact Rabbi Mike at rabbimike@wjcshul.org  or 679-2218, Extension 6.
• Shavuot morning and Yizkor Service: Shavuot will be celebrated on Sunday morning, May 27 at 10am with a service with Yizkor
• Shavuot potluck dinner and Night of Study: Join in on Sunday evening, May 27 beginning at 6pm for a Shavuot potluck dinner and a night of Torah Study. Contact Rabbi Mike for more information at rabbimike@wjcshul.org or by telephone 679-2218 ext6
• First Friday Service, Potluck and Guest Speaker: Please join in on Friday, June 1 for our monthly service, community potluck dinner and program. Our Shabbat service begins at 6pm, followed by our potluck Shabbat dinner at 7pm. (Please bring a dairy or vegetarian entrée or healthy side dish to share.) At 8pm please join us for this special program with Luke Brenowitz, speaker for the Israeli Consulate. You won’t want to miss as Luke presents an update on the Arab Spring from a historical perspective

Shabbat Shalom! 

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The synagogue office conducts business Monday-Thursday from 11am-5pm, and Friday from 11am-4pm, with the exception of holidays. For general information from the office, to make reservations for an event, or to schedule an appointment, please contact 679-2218 ext 0 or email info@wjcshul.org

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