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.
COMMUNITY
INTERFAITH SERVICES
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SISTERHOOD
DINNER
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ROSH CHODESH WOMEN'S GROUP
Learn about the many Jews who, after being driven out of Spain in 1492, fled
to the"New World"secretly practiced their religion. More than 500
years later, the influence of these people and their culture is still evident
in New Mexico and the Southwest. Vera Benjamin will share some fascinating
information with us as we welcome Rosh Hodesh Nisan on Sunday, March 14 at
7:00 PM in the Beth Shalom Chapel. All women Bat Mitzvah age and over are invited
to join us. Bring your mother, your daughter, your sister, your friend -- and,
of course, your tambourine.
UPCOMING DATES…….
April 11—Rosh Hodesh Iyar
May 9—Rosh Hodesh Sivan
This group is open to women over Bar
Mitzvah age. Please make plans to join
with us.
SATURDAY NIGHT SOCIALS
March 13.....Havdalah services followed by game night.
Bring your cards, scrabble, mahjong sets, checkers and chess
or whatever game you want to play. Refreshments.
April 24.....Havdalah services around the campfire with songs
and smores and more.
May 22.....Havdalah services followed by a movie night with all
the movie refreshments.
Cost of each program $5.00 to cover expenses.
CONGREGATIONAL SEDER
Beth Shalom invites you to attend our Congregational Passover
Seder on Tuesday, March 30 at 6:00 PM. Our seder will feature a delicious dinner.
Our program will include traditional readings and songs. Make plans to join us
for a warm and wonderful seder with your extended family. See the flyer
for more details. Click for Flyer
YOM HASHOAH
Once again, the Jewish community and the citizens of Jacksonville
will gather to remember the Holocaust. This year’s observance
will take place at Congregation Ahavath Chesed (The Temple) located
at 8727 San Jose Boulevard on Sunday, April 11 at 5:00 PM.
Rabbi
Sandberg will be participating in the program as well as the
Men’s Club who will be selling the yellow candles. One
of the highlights of this year’s event will be the Jacksonville
Children’s Choir under the direction of Darren Dailey.
We urge all of our congregants to put this date down on their calendars
and plan to attend this important event!
WORLD WIDE WRAP 2010
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MEN'S
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SUKKAH
DECORATING
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World
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