Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About the Davening but Didn't Even Know to Ask
Do you put off coming to shul because the prayer service is, well, boring? Have you found yourself wondering what all those Hebrew words have to do with you and G-d? Would you like to feel more at home in shul? So often, Jews turn to shul only after the passing of a loved one and then find themselves effectively shut out of the prayer service.W hy not take a little time now and plant the seeds of a bit of knowledge in your soul?

Shel Bassel will be a giving a series of four classes on Talmudic sources for the siddur. Anyone who is curious to understand more about the history and the concepts about the prayer service are invited to come. The classes will meet at Beth Jacob, Mondays at 8 pm, June 29, July 6, & July 13. Hope to see you there!

Blood Drive
Date: Tuesday, July 21, 2009
Time: 3:00 - 7:00 PM
Location: Beth Jacob Congregation
Call to make an appointment. Walk-ins are always welcome. You can help save a life. Donate Blood.

  • One donation can save the lives of up to 3 people
  • Every two seconds some in the U.S. needs blood
  • One out of every 10 people admitted into a hospital needs blood
  • The demand for blood transfusions is growing faster than donations
  • Blood cannot be manufactured--it can only come from geneorus donors

Rebbetzin Esther Jungreis
Save the Date: Sunday, October 25th at 7:00 PM
Rebbetzin Esther Jungreis was born in Hungary. She came to the United States after surviving the Nazi's Bergen Belsen concentration camp. Determined to devote her life to fighting the spiritual holocaust among Jews in the U.S. and around the world, the Rebbetzin founded Hineni. She writes a weekly column for the Jewish Press, the largest Anglo-Jewish paper in the world, teaches Torah on TV and over the Internet, and has authored four best-selling books, "The Jewish Soul on Fire"; "The Committed Life"; "The Committed Marriage" and her latest release "Life Is A Test". The Rebbetzin lectures across the globe, has been featured in numerous publications, and has been given formal recognition for her accomplishments by major religious and civic organizations in the U.S. and Israel.

Membership Updates
Please watch the mail for our request for updated member info. We are always updating our records. Please be sure we have all the correct information such as emails, birthdays, anniversaries, Hebrew names, etc.

Social Action Events
Food Collection: Help feed the hungry! The Jewish Federation is in need of items for its food pantry. Kosher items are preferred. Items will be accepted in the office during business hours, or use the barrel by the bulletin board during morning and evening minyan services. Items are not accepted during Shabbos. Cash donations are also accepted. The following items are needed to restock the Federation Food Pantry:

Bathroom Tissue, Paper Towels, Pasta, Peanut Butter, Cereal, Canned Fruits, and Canned Vegetables

St. Vincent: Volunteers are needed to serve dinner at St. Vincent Shelter on the fourth Sunday of each month from 4:30 - 6:00 PM. Contact Marilyn Klaben at 890-1960 if you are interested in helping serve on our next date, July 26.

Blood Drive: Save the date! Our next blood drive will be held on Tuesday, July 21st from 3-7 PM.

Pay No Taxes on Your IRA
If you are at least 70 1/2 years old, you can make contributions of up to $100,000 per year in 2009 directly from your IRA to Beth Jacob and not pay federal income tax on the withdrawal. This can be done for special donations and advanced dues payments. Call Barry at the office for details.

Sisyerhood News
If you would like to serve on the Mitzvah Committee, whose goals are to help with Shivah meals, visit the homebound, and visit hospital patients, contact the Synagogue office.. Sis Litvin is serving as chairperson. We are looking for volunteers that will be in a pool to be called upon when a need arises.

Table Talk
Now the Kiddush can be food for the body and the soul. Those who would like can join a discussion
on the weekly Torah portion during the Kiddush at a designated table in the Slavin auditorium.
We are looking for volunteers to help lead discussions. Contact the Rabbi or Barry if you are interested.

Life Saving Addition
Due to the concerns of our Board, and the diligence of Dr. Bradley Jacobs, we now have an onsite defibrillator. This unit will be kept in the bookcase by the kitchen and is always accessible. Rabbi and Staff members have completed their training and are up to speed on the most recent updates for CPR & the defibrillator. If you would be interested in being part of future training classes please contact Barry at the Synagogue office.

Chevra Kadisha
The Men's Chevra Kadisha is looking for volunteers. If you think you might be interested
please contact Dr. Tom Hillman, Barry Serotkin or Karen Jacobs.

Shomerim Needed
Beth Jacob Congregation is looking for both men and women to serve as Shomers. We would
like to develop a list of people who can sit with the deceased until the funeral. If interested please
contact Rabbi Hillel Fox, Dr. Tom Hillman, or Barry Serotkin

Safety Vests
Available immediately, Beth Jacob has obtained safety vests for our members who walk to Shul.
Please contact Rabbi Hillel or Barry for a vest. They may be purchased, and/or donations for
use will be gratefully accepted.

Tree of Life
We still have selected areas available on our Tree of Life. What better way to honor a birthday, anniversary, family Simcha or memorialize a loved one. Please call the office or see Barry for details.

Attention Shoppers
Meijer Community Rewards: This program generates a check from Meijers on our Members purchases. Just remember to present your card when you pay, it's that simple.

GFS: When shopping at GFS you can let your cashier know that you are part of Beth Jacob Congregation and we can get credit from your purchase.

Credit Card Sales
Beth Jacob is now equipped to accept credit card payments. (visa, Masterd & Discover) If you would
like to use your credit card when making a donation or paying your account, let us know. It's fast and easy!

 

Beth Jacob Congregation | 7020 North Main Street | Dayton, OH 45415
Tel. 937.274.2149 | Fax. 937.274.9556
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Contact Barry Serotkin for more information