Beth Shalom Congregation

VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION SABBATH
On Saturday morning, March 13, Beth Shalom will honor our Bingo workers. These congregants volunteered their time and efforts to work at our Bingo games twice weekly for many years. Bingo was a boon for Beth Shalom and helped to keep our synagogue financially stable. We are indebted to our Bingo workers for their commitment and dedication. We also thank and appreciate all the effort and hours that our many volunteers gave working the Sisterhood concession stand.

Please make effort to attend services which begin at 9:30 AM so we can show them our gratitude and appreciation. A Kiddush lunch in their honor will follow services.

BETH SHALOM GALLERY
It was during that cold winter at Valley Forge when American forces were freezing and in desperate need of food that General George Washington called upon his financial advisor, Haym Salomon, for his assistance.

Haym Salomon marshaled the Jews of America and Europe for help; and because of his efforts, the battle turned defeat into victory. He raised enough money to feed and clothe the army and pay the troops their wages.

To quote Paul Harvey, “and now for the rest of the story”. If you take out a one-dollar bill and look at the back of the bill, you will see the eagle. The stars above the eagle’s head are the six points of the Star of David to honor the Jews. If you turn the eagle upside down, you will se a configuration of a menorah. Both of these symbols were put there at the insistence of General Washington who stated: “We should never forget the Jewish people and what they have done in the interest of America”.

SIMCHA SHABBAT
Our next Simcha Shabbat will be held on Friday, March 19. If you are celebrating a birthday, anniversary or other simcha and would like to co-sponsor the Oneg Shabbat, please call the office.

SUNDAY S.A.T. TESTING
Beth Shalom Congregation continues to serve as the North Florida site for the SAT test administration on Sundays.

In order to take the SAT exams on a Sunday at Beth Shalom, students need to follow the instructions provided in the registration packet they receive. For more information, contact the guidance counselor at your child’s school.

FREE HEBREW CRASH COURSE
“TAKING THE NEXT STEP”
Beth Shalom is offering a free Hebrew Reading Crash Course Level I. The series sponsored by the National Jewish Outreach Program (NJOP) is geared toward those who have little or no Hebrew skills and want to learn the Hebrew alphabet and put words and sentences together. Beth Shalom is offering this course starting on Sunday, October 18 at 10:00 AM (one hour each week). This is done in an effort to inspire Jews to be-come more involved in Jewish life.