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ב"ה FORS ABAD YTH, CH DAW & S EL ON RA , A S N I D H T L E U M B N P K O I I N T A C G O E U R N G T N I E O S C 5780 Jewish Community Calendar 2019-2020 This Jewish Calendar and Program Guide is Dedicated to THE FOUNDING MEMBERS OF CONGREGATION BETH ISRAEL Dear Members & Friends, We are delighted to present the 3rd annual Jewish Community Calendar & Program Guide from Congregation HOW TO LIGHT SHABBOS CANDLES Beth Israel. It starts with one light. You can add a candle for your soul mate, and if you are a mother, one for each As we prepare for the High Holy Days, we are filled with child. A girl over the age of three may (with some thoughts of change, improvement and good resolutions. help from Mom) light a candle of her own. At Congregation Beth Israel, we work hard every day to To honor the divine spiritual connection of lighting create programs, events, learning opportunities, and social Shabbat candles, we recite a blessing just after kindling our candles, which are lit 18 minutes experiences that stimulate the mind, capture the heart and before sundown. inspired the Soul. Once the candle(s) are lit, close your eyes, and with your hands gently moving above the flames, motion Please use this Calendar the warmth towards your eyes three times. Then softly placing your hands and Program Guide over your eyes, pronounce the words that women across the globe have spoken aloud for thousands of years. to inspire your High Uncover your eyes and feel the glow seep through every cell of your being, Holiday resolution to ushering in a moment of inner peace. help you connect more with your people, your Shabbos Candle Lighting Blessing heritage, and your ּבָרּוְךאַּתָהאַ דֹנָ-י אֱ-ֹלהֵינּו מֶ לְֶך הָ עֹולָםאֲׁשֶר קִּדְׁשָ נּו ּבְמִ צְֹותָ יווְצִּוָנּו לְהַדְ לִ יק נֵר ׁשֶל תׁשַּבָ קֹדֶ ׁש .Judaism TRANSLITERATED TRANSLATED Let’s make this year our best year Boruch A-toh Ado-noi E-lo-hei-nu Me-lech Ho- Blessed are You, Lord our G-d, King of the Universe, yet! olom A-sher Ki-de-sha-nu Be-mitz-vo-sov Vi-tzi- Who sanctifies us with His commandments, and vo-nu Le-had-lik Ner Shel Sha-bos Ko-desh. commands us to light the candles of Shabbat. Design & Print by [email protected] | MyShulCalendar | Shluchim Services | MyShulCalendar [email protected] by Design & Print On behalf of our family and the wonderful team at Congregation Beth Israel we wish you and yours a Shana Tova Umetuka - a sweet, healthy, and happy New Year! Inspired by the teachings and legacy of the Rebbe Rabbi Menachem M. Schnerrsohn With all our love, of blessed memory Rabbi Levi & Chaish Mentz Congregation Beth Israel Mission Statement: Motivated by a profound love for all and spurred by a boundless op- timism, Congregation Beth Israel sets into motion a dazzling array of programs and services to educate, inspire, and uplift Jews from all walks of life with unconditional love and acceptance. YEAR AT A GLANCE PRAYER SERVICES COMMUNITY EVENTS SISTERHOOD JUDA ONGOING Sept. 29 Rosh Hashana Dinner Sept. 19 Great Challah Bake JUDA HEBREW SCHOOL Mon -Fri Morning Services 7:00am Oct. 9 Yom Kippur Break Fast Nov. 24 Kosher Road Trip September 1 “Non Friday Night Services Followed by Oneg 6:30pm Oct. 13th Sukkot Dinner Jan. 28 Pine & Pigment Camping” Shabbat Day Service Followed by Kiddush 9:15am Oct. 17 BBQ - Sangrias & Cigars March 17 Rivka Krinsky Camping Trip Kids Shabbat Day Services 9:45am Dec. 22 Chanukah at The Collection May TBD March 10 Purim Party JUDA FAMILY EVENTS April 8th Passover Seder Sept. 1 Camping Trip to Lake Lanier HOLIDAY SERVICES May 12 Lag B’omer BBQ Oct. 20 Sukkot Festival May 29th Shavout Ten SUNSHINERS Nov. 1 Adventure Shabbat Dinner Sept. 29 - Oct. 1 Rosh Hashana Commandments Nov. 8 Pioneer Shabbat Dinner Services Sept. 15 Lecture on Alzheimer’s May 29th Shavuot Dairy Brunch Nov. 15 Discovery Shabbat Dinner Sept. 30 - Oct. 1 Kids Rosh Feb. 23 Mix & Mingle and Police Self Nov. 22 Hebrew High Shabbat Dinner Hashana Services Defense Feb. 9 Planting Day Oct 8-9 Yom Kippur October 6 Lecture on Alzheimer’s ADULT EDUCATION March 22 Israel Day Services April 5 Bowling May 3 JUDA Awards Oct. 9 Kids Yom Kippur ONGOING June 14 Take Me Out Service Sundays The Schmooze Radio on WDUN To A Ballgame JUDA CTEEN EVENTS Oct. 9 Yizkor Yom Kippur Memorial Mon-Fri Soulful Learning August 16 Lecture on Feb. 27 - Mar 1 CTeen NYC Service Mondays Classic Jewish Book Club Socks & Bonds Shabbaton Oct. 13-15 Sukkot Services Tuesdays Torah & Tea Oct. 20-22 Shemini Atzeret & Simchat Torah Sept. 26 Lunch & Learn JUDA PARENT TALKS Services Oct. 31 Lunch & Learn Sept. 15 JUDA 101 Oct. 21 Yizkor Hoshana Raba Memorial Jan. 23 Lunch & Learn MEN’S CLUB Nov. 10 Healthy Family Communication Service Feb. 20 Lunch & Learn Sept. 12 Kick Off Event! Jan. 19 Flipping Houses & More March 9-10 Purim Megillah Service March 26 Lunch & Learn Oct. 6 Sukkah Building & BBQ Feb. 23 Social Media & Teens April 8-10 Passover Service April 23 Lunch & Learn Nov. 14 BBQ & Scotch March 15 Creative Ideas For the Holidays April 14-16 Acharon Shel Pesach Services May 21 Lunch & Learn Dec . 12 BBQ, Cigars, & Scotch April 16 Yizkor Passover Memorial Service June 25 Lunch & Learn Jan. 16 BBQ May 28-30 Shavuot Services JLI COURSE Feb. 20 Top Golf Outing May 30 Yizkor Shavuot Memorial Services Nov 13 JLI -6 week course - Worrier to March 19 BBQ & Beer MOVIE NIGHT July 29 Tisha B’av Service Warrior May 14 BBQ, Brandy, Jan 29 JLI 6 Week Course - Gifts of the & Cigars Sept. 5 Everything Is Illuminated Jewish People November 19 Entebbe ISRAEL May 6 JLI 6 Week Course - Secrests of April 30 Heading Home the Bible June 18 Above & Beyond Nov. 21 Entebbe, Rami CHAI SOCIETY Sherman LECTURES March 22 Israel Day Nov. 21 Entebbe, Rami Sherman Jan. 30 Cocktail Party Feb. 13 Social Media, Rabbi Jeffrey Schein May 28 JED Talks MEET THE TEAM Levi Mentz Chaish Mentz Rabbi Rebbetzin Scott Joel Congregation Beth Israel Congregation Beth Israel Cooper Hoffman Co-Director - Chabad Forsyth, Co-Director - Chabad Forsyth, Building Committee Building Commitee Dawson, & Lumpkin Counties Dawson, & Lumpkin Counties Community Engagement Finance [email protected] 470-253-7111 [email protected] 470-253-7111 Tim Iosef Raviv Liza House Vaida Genosar Klahr Building Commitee Grounds Co-Chair Construction Grounds Co-Chair Community Chair Danielle Shelley Hilary Sullivan Jennifer Margow Margow Office Manager Cotti Kiddush Co-Chair Kiddush Co-Chair Sisterhood Chair [email protected] 470-253-7111 tanya Sheryl yudit dawna cohn Granit krosner drury JUDA PTA JUDA PTA JUDA Teens JUDA Parent Cafe Madeleine tim lenna michael polan Anderson anderson fleshler Sunshiner’s Chair Israel Co-Chair Israel Co-Chair Ritual, Gabbai Rishon MEET THE TEAM jeremy Davina Noah reesa lefkovits saideman Caplan Krosner Safety Co-Chair Bubbies Chicken Soup Chair JUDA Cteen Co-Chair Cteen Co-Chair Alex Bob Krugman BARRY Avrutsky HERMAN Pitch Hit Community Men’s Club Chair Program Chair Bar Mitzvah MESSAGES FROM OUR COMMUNITY LEADERS ‘The Jewish Community is part of what makes North ‘The entire Forsyth County community is enriched by the growing “Happy holidays to the Chabad of Forsyth, Dawson, East Georgia so special, and it will always be an honor presence of Congregation Beth Israel and the virtues of faith, and Lumpkin Counties and to everyone in the Jewish to stand with my Jewish neighbors. I wish you and family, and stewardship that are represented by Rabbi Levi community. Suzy and I wish you a wonderful holiday your families many blessings for the upcoming New Mentz and all those involved in the congregation’s growth and period and for continued success in building this Year. May it be filled with great health and happiness. developement. We are grateful for all that our Jewish friends and wonderfully successful congregation in our community.” L’Shanah Tovah!” neighbors in Forsyth County bring to our community. I offer my warmest wishes as you approach the new year and look forward to Commissioner Dennis Brown Congressman Doug Collins our continued partnership.” Congressman Rob Woodall Ongoing Events HIGH HOLIDAY SERVICES ROSH HASHANAH DINNER Monday-Friday Rosh Hashanah Begins: Sunday Sept 9th / Yom Kippur Begins: Tuesday Oct 8th Sunday, Sept 29th at 7:00pm 7:00am Soulful Learning followed by Morning Minyan Start the New Year on a high note! Join our warm and friendly High Holiday services that Sundays will inspire you to start your new year strong. 7:30am The Schmooze Radio Show Join Our inspirational explanatory services are led by Join together for a delicious high holiday Rabbi Mentz & Tim House on WDUN 550AM Rabbi Levi Mentz. meal with all of the traditional holiday Fun and exciting children services are held delicacies. 9:30am JUDA ‘The Hebrew School that is Totally Awesome’ throughout the High Holidays. Adult $36.00 Tuesday 7:30pm Torah & Tea TICKET PRICE: Children $18.00 Complimentary tickets to all CBI members *Make your Reservation at Jewishforsyth.org Friday Adult $108 6:30pm Friday Night Shabbat Services Child $36 6:40pm Rabbi’s Sermon 7:10pm Communal Oneg * Services are open to all and no one will be turned away for lack of funds Shabbat 9:15am Shabbat Service “NON-CAMPING” MOVIE NIGHT MENS KICK OFF SISTERHOOD 9:45am Kids Shabbat Service 10:00am Torah Reading CAMPING TRIP! Thursday, September 5th BBQ CHALLAH BAKE 10:30am Rabbi’s Sermon 11:15am Communal Kiddush Luncheon Enjoy a great movie night outdoors Tuesday, September 19th Sunday, September 1st with the community as we watch Thursday, September 12th Join JUDA families fir a fun outing “Everything Join the guys for a fun Kick Off Join Jewish women and girls from and bonding experience! is Illumniated.” BBQ! across North Ga for an evening of Special Events Jewish unity and inspiration.