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
bethjacob1@aol.com
Contact Barry Serotkin for more information
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