An unforgettable musical experience to support the Seth Rich Memorial Camp Scholarship Fund

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1 Adar - Nisan 5777 March 2017 An unforgettable musical experience to support the Seth Rich Memorial Camp Scholarship Fund We are extremely excited to announce this year s Cantor s Concert: The Rising Stars of American Jewish Music to benefit the Seth Rich Memorial Camp Scholarship fund, which will take place on Sunday, March 26 at 4 pm. This event will be a double feature starring BANOT and Noah Aronson. Joining them will be the real rising stars our young singers from Beth El and some adult participants from the community. BANOT (daughters) is a wonderful group of four talented Israeli women musicians. Their distinctive musical flavor is derived from the worlds of jazz, R&B, classical, and folk. Joining them will be another rising star, singer and songwriter Noah Aronson. Noah s music is sung to acclaim in progressive communities and summer camps. Noah s music has also been featured on two compilations from the PJ Library series. Noah Aronson will also be bringing his unique vision, joy, enthusiasm and energy to our annual Hebrew School 4H camp Shabbaton that weekend. Noah will be teaching songs that will be performed at the concert. An adult workshop will also be offered Sunday prior to the event. This year s concert is especially significant as it is dedicated to the memory of Omaha s son and one of the rising stars, Seth Rich a vital and promising young man who was senselessly slain in Washington, D.C., last summer. Seth was a passionate advocate of Jewish summer camps and their values. The need for Jewish summer experience scholarships is ever increasing as more and more of our families seek to take advantage of this invaluable opportunity to provide an extremely positive, nurturing Jewish environment for their children. Since recipients of these scholarships repay them with service to Beth El, your donation provides both unforgettable Jewish experiences and guarantees that our youth have an ongoing connection to Beth El a wonderful investment in the growth and future leadership of our community! Join us for a joyous and unforgettable musical experience and support the Seth Rich Memorial Camp Scholarship fund. Additional information about the performers and tickets can be found on our website,

2 2 BETH EL SYNAGOGUE NEWSLETTER Shanghai is Going Strong The 2nd Thursday of each month 1:00 pm in Beth El s West Court Birthdays With 5-Year Multiples Join us at the table on March 9 Register online at or contact Phyllis Wasserman at ppw130@cox.net, Join us at this regular monthly game and be sure to tell your friends...this is open to the entire Jewish community. Anniversaries With 5-Year Multiples Ilya & Tanya Dubov Jeff & Beth Dworkin Leslie & Helen Kay Richard & Audrey Wiener The Jewish Family Service Food Pantry Needs Our Help The Jewish Family Service Food Pantry is especially looking for the following items to provide for the community in need: Canned Meats (Tuna, Chicken, Salmon, etc.) Items should be brought to the collection bins at Beth El Synagogue s Community Court in March. Peggy Chasen Scott Kirshenbaum Harold Kosowsky Bruce Kutler Samuel Lieb Lydia Linde Patricia Newman Ophir Palmon Alexandra Pichik Julie Potash Barbara Rennard Sheila Rosen Caryn Scheer Joseph Scioli Zachary Stein Robert Wolfson Barbara Zacharia We Share Your Joy On the Birth of: Gev Tsabari Grandson of Eitan & Eadie Tsabari In Memoriam Beth El extends profound sympathy to the families of: William "Bill" Carl Molly Feldman Frances Fink Bernard (Barry) Finkelstein Sylvia Jess Sarah "Babe" Nogg Rose Cohn Perelman Selma R. Sadofsky Cari Michelle Schaefer May their memory always be for a blessing. INSIDE THIS ISSUE Rising Stars of American Jewish Music!... Page 1 Shanghai!... Page 2 JFS Needs/In Memoriam!... Page 2 Birthdays/Anniversaries/Joy!... Page 2 Rabbi s Column!... Page Purim Party!... Page 4 Family Purim!... Pages 4-5 USY Zen Lounge Night!... Page 5 BESTT Calendar!... Page 6 Amy s Column!... Page 6 Bar Mitzvah!... Page 7 Siddur Celebration!... Page 7 BESTT Shabbaton!... Page 7 President s Corner!... Page 8 Sisterhood Scoop!... Page 9 Yad Squad!... Page 9 Contributions!... Page 10 Women s Book Group!... Page 11 Kamp Kef!... Page 11 Tot/Family Shabbat!... Page 11 Pictures of Recent Events!... Page 12 Our Shabbat Tables!... Page 12 Detachable Calendar!... Page 13 Rabbi & Hazzan s Classes!... Page 14 Candle Lighting & Service Times!... Page 15 Musical Midrash!... Page 15 JewAsian!... Page 16 Passover!... Page 16

3 Complete the Story of your Loved Ones By Rabbi Steven Abraham While it is no joy when a member of our community passes, I have found an unfortunate opportunity to hear stories from family and friends of the deceased while preparing for a funeral. It is an honor to be able to sit with families and learn about their loved ones, to hear about their parents and for whom they were named. To hear where they grew up and their experiences in Omaha. How they met the love of their life, their hobbies, passions and skills. I can envision an era of Jewish Omaha that I was not privy to; perhaps they attended Central High and then walked across the street to the old JCC; perhaps they were married at the old Beth El building on 49th and Farnam. It has become an honor to hear how they will be remembered by their children and grandchildren, and the values they passed on to the next generation. Yet the greatest tragedy, other than the loss itself, is when the stories are a mystery either because they were never discussed or no one ever asked. As I have written about before, one of the rituals of shiva is to hear from friends and family stories that were perhaps never known to the family. To hear what an amazing friend their parent had been, or what an honest and hard working employee or boss they had been. We know our loved ones through one lens; to hear from others is to complete a story for which we only know a few chapters. What I would like to suggest is that we take the opportunity to ask our ROOTED IN TRADITION. EMBRACING CHANGE. 3 family members about their stories, where they grew up, what their parents and grandparents were like, when and where they met their spouse. To hear their story, unedited, what are they most proud of, their most cherished moments etc. I would even advise that with the advent of modern technology to video or at a minimum record these interviews for later generations. How many of us have our great grandparents or grandparents on an LP or tape? What a gift it will be to pass on an mp3 or video to our own children and grandchildren. I promise this will not be an easy task, but one that you will be thankful that you did. Rabbi Steven Abraham Yahrzeit Observances As you know, at every evening service we read the names of those whose yahrzeits (anniversary of death) are observed that day. If you will be attending Friday night service and would like the name of your loved one to be read that night, please call the synagogue office by the Wednesday preceding the service at TONI ROSEN CERTIFIED RESIDENTIAL SPECIALIST Toni.Rosen@cbshome.com Jeff and Mari Rensch 78th & Dodge Street rd & K Plaza So. 132nd Street, Suite 200 Omaha, NE Ph: Fax: th & Maple Road Voted #1 in Real Estate 4 years in a row Your West Omaha ENT & Audiology Connection Burke Street, Suite 200 Omaha, NE omahaentclinic.com JEFF MARI mari@renschgroup.com Thank you Beth El Synagogue For ad info. call Beth El Synagogue, Omaha, NE. A 4C

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5 ROOTED IN TRADITION. EMBRACING CHANGE. 5 USY Zen Lounge Night Wednesday, March 15 5:15 pm Yoga Class 6:15 pm Dinner Come unwind from Purim with a Zen Lounge Night. Contact Amy to RSVP at adworin@bethel-omaha.org. Commercial Industrial Residential Sheet Metal Locally owned and operated for over 95 years! 6102 Arbor St. Omaha, NE TILMER S Tree Care, Inc. Systemic Injection Pruning & Shaping Fertilizing Removal Shrub Care Spraying Certified Arborist 1st Class Licensed Aborist Tilmer Stone Fully Insured Free Estimates Compliments of the Belgrade Company Neighborhood Properties Managed with Care Rotella s Italian Bakery has built its reputation on quality and service. Our eighty plus years experience in the wholesale bakery business has established us as one of the premier wholesale bakeries in the industry. An Omaha family tradition since South 108th Street La Vista, NE Phone: [402] Fax: [402] Parkwood Terrace Indian Hills Blackstone 93rd & Western 85th & Indian Hills South 36 th (402) S 78th Street, Omaha Tritz Plumbing Inc. Family owned since Repair Remodel For ad info. call Beth El Synagogue, Omaha, NE. B 4C

6 6 BETH EL SYNAGOGUE NEWSLETTER BESTT Calendar March BESTT Hebrew School - Grades 3-7 4:15-6:15 pm Hebrew High Dinner & Classes - Grades :00-8:30 pm 4 Jr. Congregation - Grades :00 am - 12:00 pm 5 BESTT Hebrew School - Grades K-7 9:45 am - 12:15 pm Kevah Family Program - Grades :00-10:45 am 8 BESTT Hebrew School - Grades 3-7 4:15-6:15 pm Hebrew High School - Grades :45-8:30 pm 11 Jr. Congregation - Grades :00 am - 12:00 pm 12 Purim Extravaganza - Grades PreK-7 9:45 am - Breakfast 10:15 am - Family Megillah Reading & Costume Parade 11:30 am - Purim Carnivl 15 BESTT Hebrew School - Grades 3-7 4:15-6:15 pm Hebrew High School - Grades :45-8:30 pm 18 Jr. Congregation - Grades :00 am - 12:00 pm Bar Mitzvah of Jack Scioli 19 BESTT - Grades K-7 9:45 am - 12:15 pm Torah Tots - Ages 3-5 9:45-11:00 am Siddur Celebration - Grade 3 11:15 am - 12:15 pm 22 BESTT Hebrew School - Grades 3-7 4:15-6:15 pm Hebrew High School - Grades :45-8:30 pm Shabbaton in Gretna - Grades No BESTT - Stay at Home Sunday 29 Siena Francis House - Grades :00-7:00 pm BESTT Hebrew School - Grades 3-7 4:15-6:15 pm Food Pantry - Grades :45-8:30 pm 31 Tot/Family Shabbat - Led by Grade 7 6:00 pm March Madness By Amy Dworin, Director of Youth Engagement I love March Madness. It s hard not to as a Michigan State Spartan, even if this isn t our best year. I love the busy energy as winter thaws into spring and the way that a community comes together to support a common goal. Now that I m more involved in the Jewish world, March Madness is taking on a whole new meaning. Instead of filling out brackets and watching basketball games, I m thinking about Passover, planning programs, and helping the USYers organize and pull off a Purim Carnival. While the activities of March may have changed, I am finding that the themes are staying the same and I am finding a lot of parallels between sports life and the Omaha Jewish community. The best defense is a good offense. In August of 2016, we were struck by the refugee crisis happening in Syria and decided to be proactive and take action. Through the help and support of the community, we were able to help a family of seven resettle and start their new lives in America. Dedicated volunteers continue to help the family adjust and adapt. The Beth El community has wowed the world with our ability to stand up for those who need it. Not only were the efforts of the Welcoming the Stranger Initiative recognized by the Washington Post, but we have used that momentum to help other refugee families who have been impacted. It all started with an idea and we were able to propel it into a true mitzvah. You miss 100% of the shots you don t take. I am so lucky to work with a community that allows me to think big and in turn allows me to teach the kids to be creative and adventurous thinkers. In February, the USYers blindfolded and kidnapped the Kadima Kids. Now they are creating their own board game and who knows what they will do next. Last year we had camels at the Passover seder and this year will be even better! We have created a community where innovation is encouraged. Finally, teamwork makes the dream work. Yes, it is a cliché, but it really seems to ring true in this situation. Collaborating with the other Omaha Jewish youth groups has opened our teens up to new experiences and viewpoints. Our USYers are learning to plan programs and work together to organize the Purim Carnival. They are gaining an understanding of what it means to be a good leader and also what it means to be a good co-worker. As their coach, I am learning that it is important to use my network to help my team; even Tom Izzo doesn t work alone. Thank you for playing on Team Beth El, supporting the Woodies (Beth El s USY mascot) and your help with the Purim Carnival. Since Steph Curry hasn t sent back the membership papers I sent him, we will be relying on your support. Be an MVP and help make the Purim Carnival a slam dunk! See you on March 12! Amy Dworin

7 Bar Mitzvah ROOTED IN TRADITION. EMBRACING CHANGE. 7 March 18, 2017 Jack Scioli Son of Anthony & Andee Scioli BESTT Shabbaton: A Night Under the Jewish Stars Friday, March 24, 4 pm - Sunday, March 26, 3 pm, 4H Camp in Gretna Students in Grades 3-7 are invited to join us for an amazing weekend at the 4H Camp in Gretna. Drop off and pick up will be at Beth El. When we return to Beth El, the kids will perform with our guest musician at the Cantor s Concert, March 26 at 4 pm. Registration Deadline: Friday, March 3 - Register Online Today INDEPENDENT AND ASSISTED LIVING Generations of Love - A Legacy of Excellence Call today to schedule your personal tour W. Dodge Rd. Omaha, NE Contact Dan Hrdi to place an ad today! DHrdi@4LPi.com or (800) x2562 ~ Serving the Omaha Community ~ Turf Care Landscaping Landscape Lighting Irrigation Tree & Shrub Care Mowing Ray Ostronic, President Phone: Fax: For ad info. call Beth El Synagogue, Omaha, NE. C 4C

8 8 BETH EL SYNAGOGUE NEWSLETTER What is the value of time spent at Jewish summer camp or on Pilgrimage? How do we measure the impact two to six weeks spent among one s peers has on the lives of our children? Numerous studies have been conducted about the effect of Jewish summer experiences on our children. One such report, Camp Works, suggests: Camp increases the likelihood of an adult s Jewish engagement by magnitudes ranging from 5% to 55%, depending on the type of engagement. As parents of two kids who spent seven summers at Camp Herzl followed by a summer spent on USY Pilgrimage to Poland and Israel, Sally and I saw first-hand how Jewish summer experiences shaped our kids lives. But don t take my word about their experience. Naomi and Aaron speak for themselves: Pilgrimage sparked my love of Israel and kept me wanting more. Being able to spend four weeks touring the country we had learned so much about in BESTT was an amazing experience, and spending it with 40 other USYers from across the country only made it better!, Naomi said, Now when we run into each other at college functions or Hillel conventions, it's like we were just in Israel together. She continued, The same can be said about Herzl. The relationships we made have lasted far longer than our time as campers. Herzl sparked my love of being immersed in a fully Jewish environment and is the foundation of my passion President s Corner By Jim Zipursky, President of the Board of Trustees for creating a welcoming Jewish environment for everyone. Not surprisingly, Aaron has similar comments: Herzl, or for that matter, any Jewish summer camp is a 24/7 immersion in a Jewish community with Jewish kids your age and it was an invaluable experience. Camp also gives you a cool network of friends outside of Omaha. Regarding his Pilgrimage experience, Aaron said, It was great to visit Israel and Poland as a teenager, a time when I was discovering what issues I cared about and how they fit into my developing Jewish identity. Experiencing Israel amongst a group of other passionate people my own age reinforced my strong connection with and support of Israel and how important being Jewish is to me. The evidence is clear: one of the best ways for us to ensure the future of our congregation and our religion is to invest in Jewish summer camp experiences for the children of Beth El Synagogue. That conclusion is incontrovertible. Thanks to the generosity of Beth El and its Camp Scholarship Fund and through their volunteer efforts, Naomi and Aaron earned stipends to help defray the cost of their Jewish summer experiences. Each year, Beth El awards tens of thousands of dollars in scholarships and grants for Jewish summer camp or Pilgrimage. We are investing in our kids and last summer, more than 30 of our Beth El children got to experience Jewish summer camp. One of the best ways for us to ensure the future of our congregation and our religion is to invest in Jewish summer camp experiences for the children of Beth El Synagogue. On Sunday, March 26, you have an opportunity to change the lives of Beth El children as we honor the memory of Seth Rich at our annual Cantor s Concert. As most of you know, the Cantor s Concert is a fundraiser for summer camp/ summer experience scholarships and grants for the children of our congregation. The concert benefits the newly renamed Seth Rich Memorial Camp Scholarship Fund. Seth Rich, like his father, was a huge supporter of Jewish summer camps and spent many summers at Camp Ramah, as both a camper and staff member. I can think of no better way to honor Seth s memory than with your financial support of the Seth Rich Memorial Camp Scholarship Fund. Even if you cannot join us at the Cantor s Concert, I encourage no, actually I IMPLORE you to contribute to the Seth Rich Memorial Camp Scholarship Fund. Like the 70-year old man who plants trees to benefit future generations, your support of the Cantor s Concert this year and every year will help provide for Jewish summer experiences for our children, helping to build and develop Beth El and the Jewish community everywhere. Now, more than ever, we need your help and your support. Beth El Synagogue: Rooted in tradition. Embracing change. Jim Zipursky

9 ROOTED IN TRADITION. EMBRACING CHANGE. 9 Sisterhood Scoop By Linda Fischer Sisterhood President Shalom Chaverim! The year is going by so quickly. Can you believe spring is almost here? I hear the birds sing so joyfully when I go on my evening strolls. Perhaps they are chirping about the greatness that lies ahead for everyone. We Thank Our Yad Squad The following members read Torah/ Haftarah in January: Vayigash Marty Shukert Haftarah - Marty Shukert Thank you to Pam Friedlander and Hanna DeBruin for hosting our second strudel baking event. We enjoyed another fun evening learning how to make their delicious recipes. We even got to take the strudel home to enjoy and share with our families. Thank you to Marti Nerenstone for hosting the Tu B Shevat Seder on Sunday, February 5. Vayechi Sharon Brodkey Michael Gerson Janie Murow Yonatan Feldstern Haftarah - Patty Nogg Thank you to Jill Simon and Kelly Kirk for chairing the Hamantashen baking as well as to all of our wonderful bakers. Thanks for helping us with our annual baking project. Our Women s Book Group is hosted every other month by Darlene Golbitz. Join them on Tuesday, March 28, 7 pm, at the home of Lou Lukas. See page 11 for details. We are always planning events to bring people together. If you have an idea for Rosh Hodesh, please give us your input. We welcome your ideas. Send your feedback to Linda Fischer at Ljlaz0609@gmail.com. Passover is around the corner. Enjoy this meaningful holiday. Best Regards, Linda J. Fischer Shemot Patty Nogg Susan Witkowski Linda Saltzman Lisa Marcus Liz Feldstern Sally Zipursky Roni Reiter-Palmon Haftarah - M Lee Hasslinger Vaera Yonatan Feldstern Haftarah - Yonatan Feldstern Heartland Dental Welcomes New Patients Peter J. Gimenez, D.D.S. 132nd & Maple Next To Old Chicago 4320 S 102nd St, Omaha, NE West Maple Dental Specialists Lourdes M. Secola-Ocanto DMD, M.Sc.D, DDS We Specialize in Treating: Infants Children Adolescents Young Adults Special Needs W. Maple Rd., Omaha, NE Enterprise Bank Contact Dan Hrdi to place an ad today! DHrdi@4LPi.com or (800) x2562 Member FDIC W. Center Rd. 210 Regency Pkwy. Omaha, NE Omaha, NE Ph: Ph: For ad info. call Beth El Synagogue, Omaha, NE. D 4C

10 10 BETH EL SYNAGOGUE NEWSLETTER Contributions to Named Endowment & Synagogue Funds This Kol lists contributions received by February 9. Donations received after that date will be listed in the next edition. Contributions to Named Endowment Funds 21st Century Endowment Fund Yahrzeit of: David Epstein, Sonia Epstein Sandra & Edward Belgrade Endowment Fund In Memory of: George Bialac, Mildred Bisacca Drazen Family Summer Experience Endowment Fund In Memory of: Carole Hausman Harold & Etta Epstein Chapel Endowment Fund In Memory of: Bernice Gerber Yahrzeit of: Fannie Abrahamson, Sophia Epstein Willis Epstein Endowment Fund In Memory of: Igor Mosenkis Barbara & Dean Frankel Endowment Fund Yahrzeit of: Rose Herzog Beth Gaynes Ginsberg Endowment Fund Yahrzeit of: Joe Ginsberg Magda Fried Endowment Fund In Memory of: Bernice Gerber General Endowment Fund In Honor of: Nancy Rips David & Idell Itkin Endowment Fund In Memory of: Carla Dessauer Jessica Goldstein Endowment Fund In Memory of: Carole Hausman Linda H. Lynn Kahn Endowment Fund In Memory of: Harold Selner Marcel & Ilse Kahn Endowment Fund In Memory of: Igor Mosenkis Alan S. Kulakofsky Endowment Fund In Memory of: Igor Mosenkis Retirement of: Margie Gutnik, Judy Tully Milton Marcus Instrumental Music Endowment Fund Birth of: Lev Joseph Rathsam In Memory of: Doris Farland, Bernice Gerber, Igor Mosenkis Recovery of: Jane Dreyfus Yahrzeit of: Henry Krasne Ruth & David Platt Endowment Fund Yahrzeit of: Sam Platt David S. & Esther Zorinsky Rice Endowment Fund In Memory of: Carla Dessauer Henry & Dorothy Riekes Endowment Fund Birthday of: Carl Riekes Jerold I. Rosen Endowment Fund Yahrzeit of: Florence Belmont Stephen R. Skid Endowment Fund In Memory of: Harvey Cohen, Igor Mosenkis Eli & Sara Zalkin Endowment Fund In Memory of: Ellen Sarnoff Jerome & Andrea Zeffren Endowment Fund In Memory of: Frances Fink, Igor Mosenkis. Retirement of: Margie Gutnik Contributions to Named Synagogue Funds General Fund Birthday of: Estelle Faier. In Memory of: Carla Dessauer, Adele Friedman, Bernice Gerber, Irene Gotsdiner, Carole Hausman, Igor Mosenkis Retirement of: Margie Gutnik, Judy Tully Yahrzeit of: Julius Barron, Anne Blatt, Marci Blatt, Beverly Fellman, Judi Lerner, Boris May, William Ostrow, Morton Richards, Sheldon Siporin, Philip Smith, Ira Trachtenbarg Lucy White Kitchen Fund In Memory of: Igor Mosenkis Mitzvah Meals Fund Yahrzeit of: Alvin Nogg, Dorothy Ratner Music Fund In Memory of: Irene Gotsdiner, Carole Hausman, Igor Mosenkis Yahrzeit of: Dorothy Kushner, Norman Ruback Prayer Book Fund In Memory of: Carla Dessauer Programming Fund Retirement of: Margie Gutnik Rabbi's Discretionary Fund Anniversary of: Rabbi Steven & Shira Abraham. Birthday of: Shira Abraham In Memory of: Carla Dessauer, Irene Gotsdiner, Igor Mosenkis, Shelly Pichik Yahrzeit of: Harold Kaplan, Max Kirshenbaum, Marion Levine, Ida Ruth Meisels, Anne Rosenblatt, Edwin Rosenblatt, Molly Sandler, Nathan Veitzer, Robert E. Wagner, Sam Zweiback Ritual Fund In Appreciation of: Glen Fineman Seth Rich Memorial Camp Scholarship Fund Birthday of: Estelle Faier In Memory of: Bill Carl, Harvey Cohen, Molly Feldman, Frances Fink, Bernice Gerber, Carole Hausman, Lesley Jacobs, Igor Mosenkis, Letha Pitlor, Seth Rich Retirement of: Judy Tully Yahrzeit of: Yehudah Ben Shlomo, Jack Duitch, Lillian Hurwitz, Stuart Muskin, Sam Silver, Fanny Stein, Samuel Tannenbaum USY Fund Yahrzeit of: Lottie Abramson Welcoming the Stranger Fund Anniversary of: Rabbi Steven & Shira Abraham. Birthday of: Shira Abraham In Honor of: The work that has been done through the Welcoming the Stranger program In Memory of: Danny Atherton, Carla Dessauer, Igor Mosenkis, Seth Rich Yahrzeit of: Estelle Murow Youth Education Fund In Memory of: Irene Gotsdiner, Carole Hausman, Igor Mosenkis Yahrzeit of: Nathan Veitzer, Pearl Yager

11 ROOTED IN TRADITION. EMBRACING CHANGE. 11 Women s Book Group Tuesday, March 28, 7:00 pm Join us at the home of Lou Lukas for a discussion of The Rhythm of Memory" by Allyson Richman, with a special opportunity to speak with the author. Newcomers are always welcome. Contact Darlene Golbitz, darlene.golbitz@gmail.com, Professional Snow & Ice Management (402) Mathew A. Davey, M.D., FAAD James M. Shehan, M.D., FAAD Rachel R. Person, APRN Jake J. Ridder, PA-C ph fax Pierce St, Suite 120 Omaha, NE Just off of 130th and Pacific Fine Photography % Discount for Beth El Members Bar Mitzvahs Weddings Senior Portraits Special Events Contact Dan Hrdi to place an ad today! DHrdi@4LPi.com or (800) x2562 For ad info. call Beth El Synagogue, Omaha, NE. E 4C

12 12 BETH EL SYNAGOGUE NEWSLETTER Mamaleh Brings Laughter and Wisdom to Beth El An engaged crowd was on hand to hear from Marjorie Ingall, author of Mamaleh Knows Best, when she came to Beth El last month. Introduced by book maven Nancy Rips, Ingall shared stories and parenting tips. Ingall s visit was co-sponsored by Beth El and the Jewish Federation of Omaha, and made possible through the Jewish Book Council. YAC Enjoys Night of Laughter Members of the Young Adult Club recently enjoyed a night out at Pitch and Funny Bone.

13 5 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 9:45 am - Shacharit Service 9:45 am - BESTT 10:15 am - Torah Study 11:15 am - Sunday Speaker Marty Shukert 11:15 am - BESTT Committee Meeting 12:15 pm - USY Purim Carnival Prep 5:30 pm - Minyan 12 9:45 am - Shacharit Service 9:45 am - BESTT Breakfast 9:45 am - Torah Tots (special time) 10:15 am - Family Megillah Reading & Costume Parade 11:30 am - Purim Carnival 5:30 pm - Minyan 19 9:45 am - Shacharit Service 9:45 am - BESTT 9:45 am - Torah Tots (special time) 10:15 am - Torah Study 11:15 am - Siddur Celebration 11:15 am - Sunday Speaker - Marty Shukert 26 9:45 am - Shacharit Service 9:45 am - No BESTT 10:15 am - Torah Study 11:15 am - Sunday Speaker Marty Shukert 4:00 pm - Cantor s Concert: Rising Stars of American Jewish Music 6:00 pm - Mincha/Ma ariv following the concert BESTT Shabbaton :00 pm - Wisdom Tradition Class at Whole Foods 14 12:00 pm - Wisdom Tradition Class at Whole Foods 21 12:00 pm - Wisdom Tradition Class at Whole Foods 7:30 pm - Board of Trustees Meeting 28 12:00 pm - Wisdom Tradition Class at Whole Foods 7:00 pm - Women s Book Group at the Home of Lou Lukas 1 4:15 pm - BESTT 6:00 pm - High School Dinner & Classes 6:15 pm - Wisdom Tradition Class at Beth El 7:30 pm - Echoes & Reflections Class at Beth El 8 4:15 pm - BESTT 5:30 pm - USY Meeting 6:15 pm - Wisdom Tradition Class at Beth El 6:45 pm - Hebrew High 7:30 pm - Echoes & Reflections Class at Beth El 15 4:15 pm - BESTT 5:30 pm - USY Zen Lounge Night 6:15 pm - Wisdom Tradition Class at Beth El 6:45 pm - Hebrew High 7:30 pm - Echoes & Reflections Class at Beth El 22 4:15 pm - BESTT 6:15 pm - Wisdom Tradition Class at Beth El 6:45 pm - Hebrew High 7:30 pm - Echoes & Reflections Class at Beth El 29 4:00 pm - Grades go to Siena Francis House 4:15 pm - BESTT 6:15 pm - Wisdom Tradition Class at Beth El 6:45 pm - Grades 8-10 go to the Food Pantry 7:30 pm - Echoes & Reflections Class at Beth El 2 9 1:00 pm - Shanghai :00 pm - Kabbalat Shabbat Out Shabbat Tables 10 6:00 pm - Kabbalat Shabbat 17 6:00 pm - Kabbalat Shabbat 24 6:00 pm - Kabbalat Shabbat BESTT Shabbaton 31 5:15 pm - Pre-neg Appetizers 6:00 pm - Tot Shabbat/ Family Shabbat 6:45 pm - The Making of JewAsian 4 9:30 am - Shabbat Services 10:00 am - Jr. Congregation 10:45 am - Mini Minyannaires 6:00 pm - Mincha/Ma ariv 11 9:30 am - Shabbat Services 10:00 am - Jr. Congregation 10:45 am - Mini Minyannaires 12:00 pm - Dessert Kiddush for Wendy Berenson 6:15 pm - Mincha/Ma ariv 7:15 pm - Megillah Reading 8:15 pm Afterparty 9:00 pm - USY Purim Carnival Prep 18 9:30 am - Bar Mitzvah of Jack Scioli 10:00 am - Jr. Congregation 10:45 am - Mini Minyannaires 7:30 pm - Mincha/Ma ariv 25 9:30 am - Shabbat Services 10:45 am - Mini Minyannaires 7:30 pm - Mincha/Ma ariv BETT Shabbaton ROOTED IN TRADITION. EMBRACING CHANGE. 13 March 2017

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15 ROOTED IN TRADITION. EMBRACING CHANGE. 15 Beth El Staff Steven Abraham!... Rabbi Michael Krausman!... Hazzan Allison Newfeld!... Executive Director Eadie Tsabari!... Director of Congregational Learning Amy Dworin!... Director of Youth Engagement Ariella Rohr!... Engagement Coordinator Ozzie Nogg!... Publicity Coordinator Michael Gerson!... Minyan Coordinator Gad Azulay!... Staff Accountant Candle Lighting & Service Times Friday Evening Candle Lighting: March 3!... 5:59 pm March 10!... 6:07 pm March 17!... 7:15 pm March 24!... 7:23 pm March 31!... 7:30 pm Mincha/Ma ariv Service Schedule: March 4!... 6:00 pm March 11!... 6:15 pm March 18!... 7:30 pm March 25!... 7:30 pm Weekday Services at 7:00 am and 5:30 pm Sunday Services at 9:45 am and 5:30 pm* *On March 26, evening minyan will be at 6:00 pm following the concert Laura Bair!... Kitchen Manager Cait Leff!... Office Manager Sibby Wolfson!... Clergy Executive Assistant Officers Jim Zipursky!... Beth El President Adam Kutler!... Vice President Ari Riekes!... Vice President Robert Yaffe!... Vice President Jay Gordman!... Treasurer Caryn Scheer!... Secretary Ari Kohen!... Religious Life Chair Joel Rich!... Past President Lisa Marcus!... BESTT Chair Linda Fischer!... Sisterhood President The Beth El Judaica Shop Gift Certificates Available Judaica Shop Hours: Sundays 10:00 am - 12:15 pm (when BESTT is in session) Other times by appointment only; please call the office

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