The uz at News From B’naiB Zion CongregationZ inBZ Shreveport, LA MAY 2016 / NISAN - IYAR 5776 From Rabbi Dr. Jana De Benedetti
I really do try to do good things. I really do try to make the world a better place. Stuff Happens I try to see people the way I think that they want to be seen. I like to believe that if I treat someone with respect, then I can get respect in return. I think that I want to believe in “karma.” If I do good things, then life will be good, and good things will come my way. In the Torah it teaches that if we keep the Commandments, and live life justly, and with mercy, then good things will happen, and we can walk humbly with God. What does it mean when that doesn’t happen? When you eat healthy, and exercise, and get enough sleep, and wash your hands – and you still get sick? When you are kind, and generous, and sweet, and someone takes advantage of that? When you think you did all the right things, followed all the instructions, crossed your t’s and dotted your i’s, and still get rejected? That’s just not right…Why does that happen? What do you do about it? Some people yell. They get angry. They try to force things to go their way. Their blood pressure goes up – and so does the blood pressure of everyone around them. They believe: “This can’t be happening to me.” Some people shut down. They often wait it out, hoping that it will pass, and only come back out when they think it is over. They hide and wonder “how could this be happening to me?” Some people just complain about it. They tell the story to everyone who will listen, and if they tell it well enough, they might find many people willing to listen. They are the ones who say, “You won’t believe what happened to me.” Depending on how bad the thing is that happens, and depending how important the thing is – some people may go through many of these reactions: yelling, telling, “cave-dwelling.” They may never fix what is broken, but sometimes these reactions can make a person feel a little better. Sometimes these reactions don’t help. Sometimes bad stuff happens, and we can’t fix it. Sometimes bad stuff happens, and it isn’t because of anything you did. Stuff sometimes happens. That is why I like being part of a holy congregation. It reminds me to make good choices, and it celebrates with me when good things happen. It also listens to me when bad things happen, and comforts me. Sometimes someone in the congregation knows how to help. Sometimes no one does. To be a part of a holy congregation, and to be able to experience these “benefits,” you have to not only take, you have to give. We like to be here to help, but we also sometimes need help. We need to feel safe enough to share with each other that bad stuff is happening to us, and we need to feel loved enough to share with each other that good stuff is happening to us. That is what we are here to do. If you don’t feel like you can trust us, you need to spend more time with us. Thank you to everyone who trusts me with their stuff, and thank you for letting me trust you with mine.
Bivrakha (with blessing),
B’nai Zion Page 1 M AY 2016/ NISAN - I YAR 5776 From Our President, Donald Posner The time has come and gone. This is my last monthly presidential message to y’all. The last two years have: a) flown by; b) felt like 20; c) been rewarding or d) all of the above. Pick one.
Many thanks for allowing me to serve as your president. I have enjoyed every minute of it.
Per the by-laws (both old and new) I have to give a yearly written report on the state of the congregation. I am happy to report: “all is well.”
As the years have blended together and I have a short memory for most things, I would like to recap some of the highlights that have happened during this time. It goes without saying, but much too important not to acknowledge, that most of the following were accomplished without any of my direct assistance. Thanks to all of you who played a part.
I was fortunate to represent B’nai Zion for many a Bar and Bat Mitzvah during my first year. I was also blessed to lead services twice during my term. What a joke – I mean my sermon for those who attended!
We have successfully fulfilled our mission of providing a Jewish house of worship. The percent of membership who attend our High Holy Day Services is amazing. It is also heart- warming to see all who attend Friday night services, Torah study, Saturday morning services and our Religious School on Sunday. Many thanks to Rabbi Jana, Helaine Braunig, and all of those who plan, prepare and attend these and other functions including invited speakers, Chanukah celebrations, Purim carnival, Passover seder, book of the month club, Hebrew classes and more. This only mentions a small portion of what happens here. Thanks to a wonderful Sisterhood and Brotherhood for all of your hard work.
Speaking of hard work, thanks to Jerie Black for planning our camp scholarship fundraiser. Thank you to all who donate to the Camp Scholarship Fund.
Many of our functions have been possible because of the generous assistance of the North Louisiana Jewish Federation. Please thank their board members for sponsoring so many of our wonderful programs.
During the last two years we have had our share of “things that need fixing.” Some of the work has been completed and other projects are on the agenda for the near future.
We unveiled our beautiful Donor Wall to acknowledge those who generously gave toward the remodeling of our beautiful Sanctuary. The back parking lot has been repaved and restriped. Our dumpster has a new home. The front parking lot has new stripes and new handicap spots. (continued on next page) Page 2 M AY 2016/ NISAN - I YAR 5776 B’nai Zion From our President, Donald Posner (cont’d from page 2) All of our large air conditioning units have been replaced on the roof. New thermostats should help keep a pleasant environment. Our roofs have been patched and/or replaced. We are in the process of fixing inside ceilings and soundproofing Lefkowitz Hall to prepare for the installation of a new sound system. A huge new piece of playground equipment has been approved and will be installed in the very near future.
All three of our sacred Torah scrolls have been repaired. This was long overdue. Ask the Rabbi to share the story of our oldest Torah.
We have merged our Cemetery Trust and Foundation Trust into the auspices of the general congregation. The funds will remain segregated but this will make it much easier for future Boards to manage.
In addition, our Board has approved a total rewrite of our by-laws. Plan to attend our annual meeting on May 22nd as these need to be approved by the congregation at that time.
Financially, generous benefactors and a favorable stock market have blessed us. Despite spending a tremendous amount on the roofs and air conditioning units, I can report that we are solvent and can pay our bills!
Finally, remember that at our meeting a year ago we secured the services of Rabbi Jana for another five years. A true blessing!
Once again, thank you all for your assistance, attendance and positive attitude. It has been a pleasure.
Shalom Y’all, B’nai Zion Board of Trustees 2015-2016 President Donald Posner Vice President Gary Abrams Treasurer Todd Muslow Secretary Kathy Plante Past President Craig Toys Sisterhood Bethany Sorkey Brotherhood Joe Badt, Jr. Jon Black Larry Evensky Rochelle Goldsholl Marla Hyman Sidney E. Kent Ann Maxey Anna Myers Jerald Perlman Harvey Rubin Barry Suckle
B’nai Zion Page 3 M AY 2016/ NISAN - I YAR 5776 From Our Educator, Helaine Braunig – - - – – - –
Page 4 M AY 2016/ NISAN - I YAR 5776 B’nai Zion Israel Independence Shabbat Celebration Ron Bernstein from Kibbutz Yahel (the Reform Movement’s first kibbutz) will join us at services May 13 at 6:00 PM and speak to us about Israel as we celebrate Israel Independence Day at B’nai Zion. He founded Kibbutz Yahel in the Negev in 1977 and has been living there ever since. He has worked the soil of the Negev as a manager of the Agricultural Experimental Station at Kibbutz Yotvata, Yahel's vegetable and citrus operation. Yahel's orchard consists of pomelos which are the largest and highest producing in Israel. Bernstein has also worked as a Yahel desert tour guide. With his extensive connections in the Reform movement, he has accompanied tours from NFTY (National Federation of Temple Youth and URJ youth movement) during summers as well as synagogue tours, individuals tours and tour missions.
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B’nai Zion Page 5 M AY 2016/ NISAN - I YAR 5776 Simcha Shabbat It is such a blessing for us to celebrate happy events together. Please join us each month when we bless and honor those who will be celebrating a birthday or anniversary during the month. If your birthday or anniversary is in May we will celebrate and honor you May 6, 2016 during services and have a special Oneg Shabbat following services. If your birthday or anniversary is in June your Simcha Shabbat will be June 3, 2016.
Please make sure that the office knows your birthday and anniversary dates. If you are not on our birthday and anniversary list in the bulletin, it means we do not have your information.
Tot Shabbat Children who are pre-readers and their families (and anyone who enjoys not having to sit still during services) please join us in the Sanctuary for Tot Shabbat, 9:00-9:30 a.m. Saturday, May 14, 2016, and Saturday, June 4, 2016. Rabbi Jana will lead a singing, dancing, marching, boinging, no-reading- necessary, great story, happy Shabbat service. Jewish Ethical Dilemma Dialogue with Rabbi Jana
Count On It
Remember to continue to count the Omer as we get closer to celebrating the awesome moment when we receive the Law and reinforce our commitment to being in covenant with God on Shavuot. This year Shavuot is June 12.
For info about counting the Omer go to the Holiday Resources link at the BZ website. People of the Book Club
The Book Club is scheduled to meet May 10 at 7:00 PM in the B’nai Zion Parlor. This month we will be discussing: The Last Flight of Poxl West is a memoir within a memoir within a novel. In other words, it tells the fictional story of a late 20th century teenage boy, Elijah Goldstein, who recounts the story of his uncle, Poxl West, who wrote a memoir about his years as an RAF pilot during WWII. (Reviews from Amazon.com) Page 6 M AY 2016/ NISAN - I YAR 5776 B’nai Zion Community Holocaust Remembrance Service
Rabbi Jonathan Sadoff from Our Sister City in Israel Rabbi Jonathan Sadoff will speak at Agudath Achim 7 PM Thursday, May 19 Since he became the Rabbi at Magen Avraham in Omer, our Sister City in Israel, he has been working towards securing safety for the citizens in the South against the Hamas rockets and tunnels, which target his neighborhood and the surrounding areas. He has worked toward more Jewish pluralism in Israel, including allowing all Jews access to visit and worship at the Kotel. Anyone who has met him on his previous visits knows that he is a dynamic and personable speaker. Now he is also a father. Come to hear him speak, and come to wish him Mazel Tov.
Sisterhood Brisket for Sale
B’nai Zion Page 7 M AY 2016/ NISAN - I YAR 5776 Make Donations and Payments Online
You can now make donations or dues payments online by going to the B’nai Zion website: www.BnaiZionCongregation.org We are also accepting a greater assortment of credit cards. You can now pay using American Express, Discover, Master Card, or Visa. Note that B’nai Zion pays a fee (about 3%) for each credit card transaction, so please consider the fee when you make your credit card payment. Click “Non-Member Donations” if you are a non-member, or until you receive your membership login information. Members should receive instructions by mail in May about your personal login information and procedures. Once you receive your member login information, if you are a member, click “Member Login.” As a member, you will also have access to your dues statement, RSVP for events, and will be able to lookup names and contact information in our membership directory online on our secure website. Contact the B’nai Zion office if you have any questions.
Welcome to New Members
John Aronstein Jonathan Murphrey
Mazel Tov Y Alison Bath on becoming the top editor at the Yakima Herald-Republic in Yakima, Washington Y Grant Muslow on earning the Boys Scout rank of Eagle Scout and completing his Ner Tamid Jewish emblem award. He is the son of Leah & Todd, and the grandson of Ricky Muslow. Y These teens have been inducted into the National Honor Society: Morgan Walker, daughter of Jennifer Boyter and granddaughter of Kathy Plante; Taylor Badt and Savannah Badt daughters of Deb & Joe Badt, Jr, and granddaughter of Joe Badt. Sr. and the late Helen Badt. Y Bryce Leo Arthur, newborn son of Blair and Brandon Arthur (formerly, Pischke) Proud grandparents are Linda Kesilman-Rogers & Gary Rogers and Peggy & Allen Meisels. The baby was named for his great-grandmother, Barbara Werner Cullick, (deceased) who was Margaret Rifkin’s sister and Charles Kesilman’s mother.
Page 8 M AY 2016/ NISAN - I YAR 5776 B’nai Zion Annual Congregational Meeting, May 22 @ 5:00 PM Please join us for our annual Congregational Meeting.
We need to vote for new Board members: NEW BOARD MEMBER NOMINEES Charlton Meyer Michael Toys Herb Miller Rachel Stuart Haas Tim Mills
Other nominees may be submitted in writing to President Donald Posner, (c/o B’nai Zion Congregation, 245 Southfield Rd., Shreveport, LA 71105), within two weeks of the date of this letter, and must include three congregants’ signatures according to Article III Section 1.
Please help us thank our outgoing board members: Larry Evensky, Marla Hyman, Jerry Perlman, Barry Suckle, Craig Toys.
We will discuss the “state of the Congregation,” and plan for our future. We will also take the annual picture of our congregation. (2015 group picture is shown above.)
We also plan to discuss and vote on newly revised congregation By-Laws. These can be found in the office or on the B’nai Zion website.
Refreshments will served at the meeting.
Graduating High School
Gil Platt, son of Yehudit and Mark Platt
Austin Toys, son of Georgette and Craig Toys
Austin Watkins, son of Sheila and Lee Watkins
B’nai Zion Page 9 M AY 2016/ NISAN - I YAR 5776 Seder Questions at the Oaks
The Passover Seder is a way to experience the Biblical story of being freed from slavery and embarking on a journey to be in covenant with God. Rabbi Jana will show how Jews relive this experience each year through food, songs, questions, camaraderie. She will explain how the rituals and symbols have kept us inspired throughout the millennia, and in all parts of the world. Although the Seder is usually done at dinner time, and would include a meal, we will not be having a meal as part of this presentation. The Seder is open to everyone, please bring a friend. The Tower at the Oaks on Thursday, May 5 from 3-4 PM.
Jewish Arts Camp at Agudath Achim Y Y - Y - - Y Y - - - - - Camp Chai
The North Louisiana Jewish Federation will again be sponsoring CAMP CHAI at B’nai Zion July 18-29 for children K3-6th grade. Camp applications are available online at www.hebrewdoc.com/CampChai, in congregational offices and in the Jewish Federation office.
Passover at B’nai Zion 2016 / 5776 The Sisterhood wants to thank the following people who helped make the Seder such an enjoyable, spiritual and delicious success: Alison Bath; Karen and Pat Brewer; Tammy Courtney; Max and Ron De Benedetti; Harriette Glazer; Goldy Marrus; Kathy Plante; Margaret Rifkin; Alan, Bethany, Laura, Leah, and Noah Sorkey; Michael Stahl, Marion Weiss, Claiborne Sharpe, Rabbi Jana, and everyone who attended and participated.
Page 10 M AY 2016/ NISAN - I YAR 5776 B’nai Zion Flag Posting and Memorial Services at Cemeteries
We plan to make sure that every Jewish veteran who is buried in our cemeteries will have special Jewish War Veteran flag posts. Flags will be posted again for Memorial Day.
If you have names of veterans who do not yet have flag posts, please contact the office.
If you would like to help us post flags at the cemeteries, please contact the office.
We will have Memorial Services and post flags at the Jewish Cemeteries in Shreveport on Memorial Day, Monday, May 30, 2016. Rabbi Jana and Cantor Neil will lead services at Agudath Achim’s Hebrew Rest Cemetery at 10:00 AM, and we will continue with ceremonies at the Texas Avenue Hebrew Rest and Greenwood’s B’nai Zion Cemetery. North Louisiana Jewish Federation
Many thanks to Sandy Katz for overseeing the selection of the films for this year’s Jewish Film Festival. It is with great appreciation that we thank all of the people for helping to provide the financial support needed to offer this quality annual community event.
Thanks, also, to Jodi Hyman for chairing the Purim Carnival Committee. The carnival would not be the same without the Toys Family providing snow cones, popcorn, and this year – the cotton candy. The Youth Group was also present and helpful in running the games and watching over the bounce activities. It was great watching generations of families as they visited with others in the community who came to share in the event. As always, it’s the volunteers who help make everything work – a big thank you to everyone involved!
SAVE the DATE – July 26 will be the Federation’s Annual Meeting and dinner. Reservations will be required to share in the dinner. More details will be available in next month’s bulletin. What Do You Think?
Do you like the bulletin? Did you enjoy the Seder? Do you love your child’s teacher? Do you like the mix of Hebrew and English in our services? Do you love the Rabbi’s videos during Torah study? Are you glad we have a Book Club? Are you glad we are streaming services? Is the office helpful? We would appreciate if you gave us feedback—even if it includes suggestions.
B’nai Zion Page 11 M AY 2016/ NISAN - I YAR 5776 May Birthdays 2. Bea Blumberg 15. Brent Turner 3. Laurence Courtney 17. Tobias Kallenberg 4. Maggie Kaufman 17. Eric Weiss 5. Steven Holman 19. Sheila Watkins 5. Brett Lake 23. Joshua Hecker 6. Sam Lepow 23. Berte Muslow 7. Arnold Frankel 28. Mary Beth Muslow 11. Stuart Blum 29. Randolph Kallenberg 12. Alvin Toys 29. Grant Muslow
May Anniversaries 8. Francine & Jerold Perlman 23. Jackie & Ron Nierman 14. Harriette & Jay Glazer 25. Rachel & David Haas 17. Polly & David Kaufman 25. Georgette & Craig Toys 23. Melinda & Fred Kent 28. Kathleen & Michael Somer 30. Marilyn & Abry Cahn
We give thanks for life, for health, for all that sustains us, and for this joyous day.
If you are not on the above list for current birthdays or anniversaries it means that the office does not have your information. Please provide the office with the appropriate month, date, and year to complete our data.
Candles and Kiddush Blessers May 6 Julie Miller and Fred Kent 13 Harriette & Jay Glazer 20 Sharon & Elliot Goldman 27 Tammy Courtney and Gary Abrams
B’nai Zion Schedules Shabbat Schedule Office Hours Friday Evening Service - 6:00 PM Monday through Friday 9 AM-2 PM Saturday Torah Study - 9:45 AM No Business on Shabbat or Holidays Saturday Morning Service - 11:00 AM Call for appointment to meet with the Rabbi Page 12 M AY 2016/ NISAN - I YAR 5776 B’nai Zion Tributes BUILDING & GROUNDS RABBI'S DISCRETIONARY SISTERHOOD In honor of: In Honor of: In Honor of the Anniversary of: John Aronstein becoming Jewish Israel Bethany & Alan Sorkey Shirley Seligman Cornerstone Ministries Ruthie Nierman & Pauline In Honor of the Marriage of: Rabbi Jana De Benedetti Murov Audra Muslow & Alan Hicks Marcy & Eric Sandler Marion Weiss Amy Quinn & Mary Beth In Honor of Years of Service to In Honor of the Birthday of: Muslow B’nai Zion: Bethany Sorkey Max De Benedetti Helaine & Bill Braunig GENERAL FUND Anonymous Ruthie Nierman & Pauline For the Recovery of: Ron De Benedetti Murov Cecile Murov Anonymous Marion Weiss Marcia Katzenstein Sheila Lawrence Mandel Selber Jr. Anonymous SISTERHOOD FLOWER Marcia Katzenstein In Honor of the Birthday of: In Honor of the Louisiana Mandy Selber Rabbi Jana De Benedetti Legends Award: Herman Van Os Sheila Lawrence Sylvia Goodman Jerie & Jon Black MUSIC FUND RELIGIOUS SCHOOL FUND In Honor of the Birthday of: In Memory of: In Honor of: Bethany Sorkey Robert Murray Helaine Braunig Jerie & Jon Black Carol Ginsburg Michael Stahl Rabbi Jana In Memory of: Dorothy & Bernard Lobel ONEG SHABBAT Anne Evensky Sheila Lawrence In Honor of the Birth of: Jerie & Jon Black Rylan George Solomon, grandson Ruthie Nierman WE CARE FUND of Ronnie & Barbara Laudenheimer Dr. Donald Rosen For the Recovery of: Jerie & Jon Black Ruthie Nierman Cecile Murov Levi Samuel Lindaver, grandson of Dr. Susan Vigen Bobbye Goodman Ronnie & Barbara Laudenheimer Amy Quinn & Mary Beth Mandy Selber Jerie & Jon Black Muslow Betty & Len Goldman In Memory of: In Honor of the Louisiana Lee Dreyfuss SCHOLARSHIP FUND Legends Award: Jerie & Jon Black In Honor of the 90th Birthday of: Sylvia Goodman Ike Muslow Ruthie Nierman Dorothy & Bernard Lobel In Honor of the Recovery of: Mandy Selber Dorothy & Bernard Lobel
While care was taken to compile these lists, errors may have occurred. If you notice any omissions, misspellings, or names in the incorrect category, please accept our apologies and notify the office so that we may correct our records. Please note that donations made after the bulletin deadline will appear in the next month’s bulletin.
B’nai Zion Page 13 M AY 2016/ NISAN - I YAR 5776 Yahrzeits
May 1-7 May 16-21 May 22-28 Isaac Barron * Dr. Albert Axel Tamara Atkins Edith Benson * Morris Baron Georgianna Graves Bailey Shelton "Shelly" Borin Celeste Dreyfuss * Gussie Chernick * Harry Fox * Annie Feigelson Gustave S. Friedman * Nancy Claire Fox * Elsie N. Goldberg Alvin Gardsbane Sally Friedman Fannie Goldman Clara Goldman Madeleine Gariani Elizabeth Hamner Mortimer Hertzberg Irving Greenberg * Dr. Harold Levy Ruth Kallenberg * Fannie Chapman Handel Charles G. Meyer Karl Levy * Lucille Michel Sylvia Rosenzweig * Loris Levy Ruben Schultz Aaron Selber, Sr. * Max Morris * Stanley L. Sugar Meir Peter Paul Jacob Shamgar Bill Otto Rebecca Vedlitz * Mary Elaine Vaska Ralph Perlman Keith Norman Rabinowitz May 8-13 Esther Selber Rosenthal * Rose Aufrichtig * Barney Ruben Jerry M. Brown Dr. Herta Saphier Bernice Clark Mollie Shanhouse
Dr. J. Robert Frey Robert Simon Trieff
Eve Greenberg Mildred Lottie Werner *
Carolyn Hirsch Jacques Wiener, Sr. Marion Louise Hirsch Erwin M. Joseph May 29-June 4 Paul Lowenthal * Mortimer A. Cohen Moses Leon "Zotzi" Murov Shirley Murov Eltis Jake Schuster I.H. Ginsburg Aaron Simon * Mary Joseph Goulder Ruth Simon H. Louis Heilperin * Sydney Willer Zena Heiman * Harry Zwick Abe J. Katz
Jacob Katzenstein * Philip Ben Lieber * May God Console: Lewis A. Moss
Family and Friends of A.M. Rosen
ì Ira Katz, father of Dr. Sanford Katz Fannie Katz Rosenfield
ì Milton I. Rosenzweig * Glen A. Ellis, brother of Mollie Mayme Selber * (& Mitch) Newstadt Archie Simon * ì Gertrud Wiener Simon
May Their Memories Be A Blessing Page 14 M AY 2016/ NISAN - I YAR 5776 B’nai Zion May 2016 / Nisan ~ Iyar 5776
SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY
1 23rd of Nisan 2 24th of Nisan 3 25th of 4 26th of Nisan 5 27th of Nisan 6 28th of Nisan 7 29th of Nisan 8th day of the Omer 9th day of the Omer Nisan 11th day of the Omer 12th day of the Omer 13th day of the Omer 14th day of the Omer HOLOCAUST 10th day of the YOM HA SHOAH Omer Bet Hebrew Class v HA G’VURAH T’KUMAH REMEMBRANCE ACHREI MOT DAY Lev. 18:1-30 Ezekiel 22:6-19
3:00 PM
Learn about Seder SIMCHA SHABBAT at the Oaks Torah Study 9:45 Service 6 PM Service 11 AM 7:40 8:17
8 30th of Nisan 9 1st of Iyar 10 2nd of Iyar 11 3rd of Iyar 12 4th of Iyar 13 5th of Iyar 14 6th of Iyar ROSH CHODESH IYAR ROSH CHODESH IYAR 17th day of the YOM HA ZIKARON YOM HA ATZMAUT 20th day of the Omer 21st day of the 15th day of the Omer 16th day of the Omer Omer 18th day of the Omer 19th day of the Omer Ron Bernstein Omer NO RELIGIOUS BOOK CLUB from KEDOSHIM SCHOOL 7:00 PM Kibbutz Yahel Lev. 19:1-20:27 Amos 9:7-15 to Speak @ Services TOT SHABBAT
Last Bet Class Mother’s Day
Torah Study 9:45 Service 6 PM Service 11 AM 8:24 7:47
15 7th of Iyar 16 8th of Iyar 17 9th of Iyar 18 10th of Iyar 19 11th of Iyar 20 12th of Iyar 21 13th of Iyar 22nd day of the Omer 23rd day of the Omer 24th day of the 25th day of the Omer 26th day of the Omer 27th day of the Omer 28th day of the LAST DAY Omer Rabbi Sadoff from Omer Omer, Israel EMOR RELIGIOUS Lev. 21:1-24:23 at AA 7pm SCHOOL Ezekiel 44:15=31 Torah Study 9:45 JUNE & JULY Service 6 PM Service 11 AM BULLETIN 7:53 8:30
22 14th of Iyar 23 15th of Iyar 24 16th of Iyar 25 17th of Iyar 26 18th of Iyar 27 19th of Iyar 28 20th of Iyar 29th day of the Omer 30th day of the Omer 31st day of the 32nd day of the Omer 33rd day of the Omer 34th day of the Omer 35th day of the Omer JEWISH ETHICAL LAG BA OMER Omer Congregational DILEMMAS WITH B’HAR RABBI JANA Lev. 25:1-26:2 Meeting Jeremiah 32:6- AT THE OAKS 2 – 3 PM 27 5:00 pm Torah Study 9:45 Service 6 PM Service 11 AM 7:59 8:36
29 21st of Iyar 30 22nd of Iyar 31 23rd of Iyar JUNE 1 24 Iyar JUNE 2 25 Iyar JUNE 3 26 Iyar JUNE 4 27 Iyar th 36th day of the Omer 37th day of the Omer 38th day of the 39th day of the Omer 40 day of the Omer 41th day of the Omer 42nd day of the MEMORIAL DAY Omer Omer B’CHUKOTAI Lev. 26:3-27:34 Jere. 16:19- 17:14 TOT SHABBAT
POSTING FLAGS & MEMORIAL Simcha Shabbat SERVICE @ Service 6 PM 7:40 CEMETERY 10 AM Torah Study 9:45 Service 11 AM B’nai Zion Page 15 M AY 2016/ NISAN - I YAR 57768:41
B’nai Zion Congregation NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION 245 Southfield Road U.S. POSTAGE PAID Shreveport, LA 71105-3608 SHREVEPORT, LA PERMIT NO. 213
TIME SENSITIVE MATERIAL PLEASE EXPEDITE (318) 861-2122 office [email protected] www.bnaizioncongregation.org Rabbi Dr. Jana L. De Benedetti Dr. Donald Posner, President Helaine Braunig, Educator Sheila Lawrence, Bulletin Editor
Camp Fun Fundraiser POSTPONED
The Camp Fun evening of song and food is being postponed to a better date. However, the need is still great...
Our children are our Future.
Jewish Summer Camp is one of the best ways to establish a strong Jewish identity.
Our children will also learn new skills and make friendships that will last a lifetime.
We have more than a dozen children going to jewish camps this summer
Contribute to the scholarship fund & help send our children to camp.
You can now donate online at www.Bnaizioncongregation.org.
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