Kehillat Lev Shalem - Woodstock Jewish Congregation
Update February 4, 2010
NEWS & INFORMATION:
Condolences: To Warren Soifferon the death of his mother. May the Holy One comfort those who mourn along with all the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem.
A Message From Rabbi Jonathan: Martin Luther King Concert 2010, this is worth writing about. On Monday afternoon, January 18 – Martin Luther King Day – I stood on the stage of the Pointe of Praise Family Life Center in Kingston and looked out on a crowd of over 600 people. (And who knows how many others wanted to attend and could not get a ticket!) The audience was a mosaic of Jews and Christians, black and white, all ages, shapes and sizes. With me on the stage were another 50 or 60 people reflecting the same mixture: a combined choir of the Woodstock Jewish Congregation and the New Progressive Baptist Church, the church’s pastor G. Modele Clarke and his wife Evelyn, the Pointe of Praise Pastor J.B. Childs, the WJC’s youth choir, Bill and Livia Vanaver, the Vanaver Caravan’s Youth Dance Company, Cantor Bob Cohen, and my dear and gifted friends Kim and Reggie Harris. And even Pete Seeger, 90 years old, straight and tall, picking his banjo and getting everyone to sing together. Click here as the story continues
THIS WEEKEND:
First Friday Shabbat, Potluck & Jewish Selected Shorts:Join us on Friday, February 5 at 6pmfor a delightful Shabbat service and dairy/vegetarian potluck Shabbat dinner, followed by: “Jewish Selected Shorts”, a dramatic and entertaining live reading of Jewish short stories. This month “Selected Jewish Shorts” continues with the reading of three stories: Fatso, Patience, and So Good, by the sensational young Israeli writer, Etgar Keret. Reading them will be Jason Downs, a professional actor, musician and songwriter.These stories are witty, sharp, imaginative, and infused with an off beat totally unexpected humor that catches you completely by surprise. Our potluck events are community meals where everyone is asked to bring ahealthy entrée or salad to feed 6-8 people.As with all of the WJC community potlucks - we encourage everyone to "think green" by bringing their own re-usable dishes and cutlery for use at the dinner.
Making G_D Real through Contemplative Meditation on the Weekly Torah Portion: Join Gail Albert in the Library on Saturday morning, 9am-10am, before Shabbat morning services.
Shabbat: Services begin at 10am. Parshat Yitro.
Family School: Classes will meet this Sunday, February 7 at 9:30am.
Purim Shpiel Rehearsal: will be held on Sunday, February 7 at 2pm in the Sanctuary.
NEXT WEEK:
Family School: Classes meet on Tuesday, February 9 at 4pm.
B’nai Mitzvah Class: meets on Tuesday, February 9 at 6pm
Yiddish Vinkl: Meets Wednesday at 10am in the Social Hall.
Finance Committee:will meet on Thursday, February 4 at 9:30am in the Library.
Jewish Spiritual Teachings with Rabbi Jonathan: Thursdays, 12:15 pm – 2:00 pm, In the Wilderness: A Fresh Reading of Sefer Bamidbar, The Book of Numbers.
Hebrew Sacred Text Study with Rabbi Jonathan: A new study option this year - Thursdays, 2:15pm - 3:15 pm. Together we read, translate and comprehend important Biblical and Rabbinic texts in the original Hebrew.
Self-Paced Hebrew Study with Julie Makowsky:Thursdays, 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm. This is a great opportunity for Hebrew readers of all levels and all ages to improve your skills.
COMING UP ON THE CALENDAR:
Northern Dutchess Havdalah Program: Please join Ellie, Ron, Isabel and Jonah Carleton on Saturday evening, February 13, at their home - 45 Pilgrims Progress Road in Rhinebeck. The evening will include an opportunity for us to learn together, eat and schmooze, and of course to experience the ritual of saying goodbye to Shabbat with a joyful Havdalah service. The program will begin at 5:00 pm and conclude at 8:00 pm. Please bring a dish to share for the vegetarian/dairy potluck dinner. Please let them know you will be attending (wjcron@mac.com or 876-4841).
WJC Estate Sale: Save the date – Sunday, February 14, from 10am-1pm. This synagogue fundraiser will feature the sale of antique and reproduction furniture, as well as Persian rugs. Spread the word, bring your family and friends and support the shul.
Purim is Around the Corner: Mark your calendar for the weekend of February 27 and 28 for the Purim Shpiel, Megillah reading, a Purim Feast, raffle ticket drawing, and more! Watch for details.
Shabbat Shalom!
Karen Tashman
Executive Director
Kehillat Lev Shalem - The Woodstock Jewish Congregation
Woodstock, NY
845-679-2218
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