$500 per person deposit due by December 22 For more information or to make your reservation Call Hazzan Schnitzer directly at (301) 469-8636 menu option 3 or ext. 102
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Information for BJC Choir Members (and potential members) about the Israel@60/Judaism@6000 concert at Strathmore on March 2, 2008.Friends:
Information about tickets will be forthcoming. Tickets are going to go on sale in early January. **Technically, the final Music and Tech rehearsals are mandatory for all who are performing, however, individual choir directors can use their discretion at making a few exceptions.) Also note that we will work Purim Shpiel rehearsals around the choir rehearsal schedule to minimize conflicts. Please let Mr. D. know if you are able and willing to participate.
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BJC's Second
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with Good Friday, so we’ll be holding services in Memorial Hall.
Purim this year starts Thursday evening March 20, so we’re going
to extend the celebration to Friday evening! Our always musical
service, with our band and back-up singers, will be enhanced
with some Purim fun and frivolity, and even a bit of reading
from Megillat Esther. All are encouraged to come in costume! Be
there or be square.
morial
Hall. Be sure to wear a costume (adults and teens, too!) We’ll
begin with some songs and stories. There will be a costume
parade and costume prizes, some fun activities, and, of course,
hamantaschen and snacks. We’ll end our day with a new and
improved Purim Carnival, with games for children of all ages.
This year, we’re adding some additional tzedakah components, so
we can help those in need while having our fun. Students (and
grown-ups) can play carnival games to win prizes, or they can
play to have donations made to one of the charities we have
chosen to support. Because of the earlier starting time, we
expect there will be plenty of time for the carnival while still
ending the day at the usual time of 12:15 p.m. There will be no
regular classes that day, but faculty will be present to help.
Who knows, you might even get a chance to throw a whipped-cream
pie at some of your teachers, or even Mr. D! Mark your calendars
now—you won’t want to miss this.
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6:30 p.m. |
Brisket |
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Sweet Kugel |
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Savory Kugel |
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Challah |
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Cheesecake |
Entries limited to 1st four to register in each category, so enter today!
Don’t want to cook? Not a problem !Come anyway to nosh, Cast your ballots!
Delectable appetizers, salads & desserts will be provided.
Bring an entry & the fun is all free for you and your guest!
Or pay $10 (Children $5) if you RSVP by January 18th
($15/adults, $10/Children after January 18th & at the door)
RSVP today & let us know if you’ll be entering the competition and in which category: office@bethesdajewish.com or 301-469-8636.
BJC
Congregational and New Member Dinner
Friday, Dec. 7 at 6:30 p.m.
Please join us when we welcome our new members and the Sabbath with dinner (and the new Kabbalat Shabbat All-Music service-see below.) It will be the 4th night of Hanukah, so please bring your candles and hanukiyot. (New members attend at no cost and receive invitations.)
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New All-Music Kabbalat Shabbat Service starts Fri. Dec. 7
Owing to the tremendous response to the a cappella Shabbat service led by Sam Glaser when he visited BJC in October, and to the prototype new all-music service this past summer, BJC is adding another all-music service to our monthly rotation. The service, starting on Friday, December 7, 2007 at 8:00 p.m., and continuing on the first Friday of each month, will be a traditional Kabbalat Shabbat (welcoming the Sabbath) with very limited instrumentation, but lots of congregational singing. The service is very similar to the one BJC members experienced in Israel this past summer. To make the service a success we need YOU!!! It only works with lots of voices and lots of ruakh (spirit). Let6's all turn out Dec. 7.
BJC/BHPC Joint
Thanksgiving Worship Service
Sunday, Nov. 18, 2007
10:00am
Join us for our annual joint Thanksgiving service in the BHPC Sanctuary. with Reverend Dr. Jon Smoot, Hazzan Sunny Schnitzer, Rev. Dr. Scott Winette, Adrian A. Durlester, and the combined BJC/BHPC Choirs. The service will be followed by a brunch in Memorial Hall. Please RSVP to the BJC Office for the brunch. Suggested freewill donation is $7.00 per adult and children 12 or older; children under 12-free.
In addition to donations to help cover the cost of the brunch, members are asked to make a donation to purchase Giant gift cards for the residents of the National center for Children and Families and the Anacostia Children's Center. As part of the joint service, qwe will be completing prepartion of food baskets to be delivered to the National center for Children and Families and the Anacostia Children's Center. Each basket will contain non-perishable food items and a gift certificate so that families may celebrate Thanksgiving with "all the trimmings."
Donations are being accepted now thru Nov. 18. Look for food donation collection baskets at the top of the stairs near the library.
Suggested food donations:
Canned-
| Pumpkin |
| Evaporated Milk |
| Sweet Potatoes |
| Cranberry Sauce |
| Green Beans, Peas, Corn or other Vegetables |
| Fruit Cocktail/Apples Sauce/Pie Fillings |
Boxed or Bagged:
| Rice or Rice Mixes |
| Stuffing Mix or Pasta |
| Mashed Potato Mix |
| Jello ur Pudding Mix |
| Muffin or Cake Mixes |
Please feel free to bring othjer non-perishable items that you feel would be part of a Holiday Meal.
Habitat for Humanity Build Day
Monday, Nov. 12, 8:30 am - 4:00 pm
(rescheduled from October 8th)
Please join us when we travel to Habitat for Humanity's site in Northeast D.C. for another fun and worthwhile build day. Anyone ages 16 and up is eligible to participate, and no experience is required. Habitat will have its own construction crew to supervise, provide instruction, and provide all necessary tools. In previous years, our crew has had a great time, working on a variety of tasks for the townhouses at different stages of construction. If you haven't come out before orsigned up already, you need to see what you're missing -- please sign up soon at the BJC office, first come, first served. If you have any questions, contact Gary Sampliner at gary.sampliner@do.treas.gov
An Evening
of Sacred Chant with Rabbi Shefa Gold
Tue. Nov. 6 at 7:00pm at the DCJCC
Rabbi Shefa Gold, who has inspired so many BJCC members during her previous visits returns to our area for an evening of new Torah teaching and chant. Chanting, the repetition of a sacred phrase, is an ecstatic form of meditation that can open the doors of the heart, clear the mind of clutter, focus and refine intentions, and connect us to each other. The chant can attune us to ever-deepening levels of meaning, unlock the treasures of the heart, and give us an opportunity to generously serve each other.
Discounted BJC-member price is $10
General Public-$15
Give yourself a treat and make Shabbat really special at the
BJC Shabbaton
With
Jewish Music Artist
Sam Glaser
October 26 & 27
All events are open to everyone – many events are free Come to one or all of these special programs
Friday, October 26 at 8:00pm Kabbalat Shabbat Service (A Cappella) with Sam Glaser in Covenant Hall
Saturday, October 27 Come for the whole day or just for part. Babysitting and alternative activities for kids available on site on site.*
| 9:30am–10:30am – Song-learning Session for Kids &
Families (free)
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| 10:30am–12:15pm – BJC Shabbat Service/Kid’s
Activities (free)
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| 12:15–2:30pm – All Ages Lunch and Learn with Sam
Glaser*
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| 2:30–5:00pm – Variety Time: It’s your choice - Play
or Rest (free)
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| 5:00–7:00pm – Dinner and Learn with Sam Glaser
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| 7:00pm – Havdallah and Sam Glaser in Concert
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Make your lunch, dinner, and concert reservations now! Email the BJC office at office@bethesdajewish.com, or call (301) 469-8636. Meal Reservations due by Oct. 23. No payments will be accepted on Shabbat.
Concert tickets will available at the door after the Havdallah service. *Babysitting is free for BJC members. Non-members please contact the office for rates.
This event replaces
the BJC Congregational Retreat
originally scheduled for this weekend at Capital Camps
Download/View PDF Flyer for this event
This event is made possible with the support of the Partnership for Jewish Life & Learning and the Jewish Federation of Greater Washington through an Initiatives in Congregational Education grant.
BETHESDA JEWISH
CONGREGATION
MINI-WALK FOR THE HOMELESS
IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE FANNIE MAE FOUNDATION
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 20th, 11:45 a.m.-12:15 p.m.
PLEASE JOIN US TO
| SUPPORT THE NATIONAL CENTER FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES (NCCF) |
| LEARN MORE ABOUT OTHER ORGANIZATIONS THAT PROVIDE FOR THE HOMELESS AND ARE SUPPORTED BY OUR CONGREGATION |
| HELP TO REPAIR THE WORLD (TIKKUN OLAM) |
| ENJOY A SHORT WALK AROUND OUR GROUNDS |
HOW CAN YOU JOIN US?
| COMPLETE THE REGISTRATION FORM (PDF) |
| RETURN YOUR COMPLETED FORM(S), WITH YOUR CONTRIBUTION, TO THE BJC MAIN OFFICE OR THE RELIGIOUS SCHOOL OFFICE PRIOR TO THE WALK |
| BE THERE ON OCTOBER 20TH, AND ENJOY THE WALK AT 11:45 A.M. FOLLOWING SHABBAT SERVICES, AND AS PART OF THE LAST 1/2 HOUR OF RELIGIOUS SCHOOL CLASSES |
ALL PROCEEDS FROM OUR MINI-WALK WILL BENEFIT THE NATIONAL CENTER FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES THE FANNIE MAE FOUNDATION WILL CONTRIBUTE AN ADDITIONAL $2,000 TO NCCF IF WE HAVE AT LEAST 100 WALKERS AND $5,000 IF WE HAVE 250 WALKERS NOTE TO RELIGIOUS SCHOOL
PARENTS: STUDENT REGISTRATION FOR THE MINI-WALK IS NOT REQUIRED BUT IS ENCOURAGED, SO MAXIMUM MATCHING FUNDS CAN BE OBTAINED FOR NCCF.
Rescheduled for Nov. 12 BJC/BHPC Habitat for Humanity Build - Monday, Oct. 8, 8:30am-4:00pm
Please join our team from BJC and BHPC on Columbus Day, Monday, October 8, when we travel to Habitat for Humanity's site in Northeast D.C. for another
fun and worthwhile build day. Anyone ages 16 and up is eligible to participate, and no experience is required. Habitat will have its own construction crew to supervise, provide instruction, and provide all necessary tools. The workday is from 8:30 - 4:00. In previous years, our crew has had a great time, working on a variety of tasks for the townhouses at different stages of construction. If you haven't come out before or signed up already, you need to see what you're missing -- please sign up soon at the BJC office, first come, first served. If you have any questions, contact Gary Sampliner at gary.sampliner@do.treas.gov
Selichot Service and a Movie
Saturday Sept. 8, 9 p.m.
Covenant Hall
Join us for Selichot Service and a Movie-
Film: Liberty Heights, written and directed by Barry Levinson. A touching and humorous story set in Baltimore in the mid 1950's.
Our Rabbis deemed the final hour of the Shabbat before Rosh Hashanah as a time of special power. Around the world, Jews gather at midnight to begin the process of repentance with special prayers and songs. Join us and experience the “hush at midnight.”
HELP BUILD BJC’s SUKKAH
YOU—are what we need to build a sukkah! Join together to help us set up and decorate our beautiful “indoor Sukkah” on the bimah in Covenant Hall. It has become a new BJC tradition over the past few years. On Sunday, Sept. 23 from 2:00—5:00pm, we need volunteers to set up the structure, and hang the branches, fruits and vegetables that make the indoor sukkah such a joy to the eye and the soul. This is one of those projects suitable for all ages, and snacks will be provided. Please contact the BJC office to sign up to help by Sept. 12.
BUILDING YOUR OWN SUKKAH? CONSIDERING IT?
If you are planning to erect a sukkah at your house, and are willing to have some guests visit it during Sukkot, please let Mr. D or the BJC office know so we can share this information with those who might be interested. If you’re considering erecting your own sukkah this year (and you really ought to think about it) Mr. D. would be happy to assist you in obtaining plans, ready-made kits, and other resources.
AND DON’T FORGET THE LULAV AND ETROG:
Once again, BJC will be placing a bulk order from a supplier for etrogs and lulavim. If you’re interested in obtaining your own to use, information will be available from the RS Office, the BJC Office, or on the BJC Website. It’s best to place your order before Sept. 12 to insure timely delivery for Sukkot.
It's Choir Time Again and We Need You!
Did you enjoy the music at last year's High Holidays? Did you look up at the choir and think wistfully, "Gee, I'd like to do that?" Well now, you can! A vibrant and full sounding choir is a key part of creating for the congregation the spirit of the Days of Awe. It also can enrich the holiday experience of the singer as well. There is something deeply satisfying about leading worship through song. The BJC choir needs more voices. Rehearsals begin on June 13. All rehearsals will be on Wednesdays, from 8 to 9:30 p.m. No one makes every rehearsal, after all it is summer, but by the time September rolls around everyone is ready. Please contact Hazzan Schnitzer if you would like to experience Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur from the inside.
Completed Events and
Activities for the Prior Year
(5767) (2006-2007)
Saturday, June
2 10:00 AM
Shabbat Morning Service at
Sanctuary Retreat Center, Bealesville, MD
Am Kolel's Sanctuary retreat center is a beautiful gem nestled in the farmlands of northern Montgomery County. Here is an opportunity to enjoy a Shabbat morning in this bucolic setting for free. Hazzan Schnitzer will be leading services as part of a weekend retreat with noted Jewish scholar Sarah Yehudit Schneider. BJC members are invited. If you'd like to stay for lunch, it's only $20. If you're interested in attending the entire retreat, call the BJC office for information. There will be no services at BJC that morning
BJC's First
CONGREGATIONAL TRIP TO ISRAEL
June 21-July 1 2007
See Brochure for Complete Information (PDF)
*-Please note that the information in the PDF brochure supersedes the information that appears in the January 2007 Newsletter
Shavuot Service and Torah Study
Wednesday, May 23, 2007 at 6:30pm
Join us on Wednesday, May 23 at 6:30 p.m. for a Shavuot service with an in depth study of the Aseret Dibbrot – the Ten Utterances (commonly known as the Ten Commandments) followed by a traditional snack of blintzes and dairy foods.
No Hebrew Skills Required
Judaism from the Outside In and the Inside Out
Wednesdays 8:00 - 9:00 PM beginning February 21 (continuing series through May and possibly later)
A course that explores Judaism from it's origins in the Ancient Near East, the beginnings of the People of Israel, and the creation of the Biblical canon that would sustain the Jewish people for over three millennia. Then takes the opposite tack and moves to the Hasidic world of Eastern Europe, and immerses the student in the Torah teachings of the great masters whose flame almost went out in the Shoah but begins to stir again in our era through a modern "neo-Hasidic" lens.
Along the way, students will gain a deeper appreciation and understanding of the worship service, the history of the Jewish people, and most importantly the never ending encounter and interpretation of Torah that illuminates the brightest and darkest days of our history.
Texts will include:
| Understanding the Old Testament Bernhard W. Anderson Fifth Edition - ISBN 013092380X (Sorry it's a text book and it is expensive - buy it used on Amazon - it's cheaper) |
| Wrapped in a Holy Flame - Texts and Teachings of the Hasidic Masters Rabbi Zalman Schachter-Shalomi Hazzan Sunny Schnitzer |
Save the Date:
Prospective and New Member Open House, Friday, May 18, 2007, 7 p.m.
Monthly Shabbat Discussion and Service
Join us on
Friday May 11, at 8 p.m.
in Covenant Hall for a discussion on
Expanding Religious Freedoms in the
Workplace.
Is It Good for the Jews?
The Workplace Religious Freedom Act, aimed at strengthening a federal law that requires employers to accommodate the religious needs of workers will soon come before Congress. A coalition that includes more than 40 faith organizations, including the Orthodox Union, American Jewish Committee, the AJCongress and B’nai B’rith International support the measure. The bill is opposed by, among others, the American Civil Liberties Union, the Human Rights Campaign and Planned Parenthood. Come and share your opinion.
Jointly sponsored by BJC and BHPC
First BJC/BHPC/JIC Study Group Session at
Jaferia Islamic Center
Saturday, April 21, 2007 at 1:00 p.m.
Please join us on Saturday, Apr. 21 at 1 p.m. for the first of our three-way Lunch and Learn Study Group sessions between our clergy and members of BJC, BHPC, and the Jaferia Islamic Center. This event, for socializing and study, will be held at the Jaferia Islamic Center, 3140 Spencerville Rd., Burtonsville. The topic for our study will be: “How Do We Talk to God? Mode and Object of Prayer.” Christianity, Islam, and Judaism each take a different approach in intimacy, language, and relationship with the Divine. In this session, we will study and discuss texts from each faith tradition that point out our differences and similarities on this central topic. Please RSVP by Saturday, Apr. 14 to the BJC office (and let us know if you’d like to carpool). For information, contact Gary Sampliner at gary.sampliner @do.treas.gov.
Yom HaShoah Siyyum and Memorial Service
Saturday, April 14 12:30pm - Covenant Hall
Join Hazzan Schnitzer and Adrian Durlester on Saturday, Apr. 14 at 12:30 p.m. in Covenant Hall to commemorate the tragedy that befell our people with a brief study session and video on the Shoah and America’s response, followed by a moving Memorial service. A light lunch will be served.
Presentation of The Spirit Humanitarian Award to BJC from the National Center for Children and Families
Friday April 13 8:00 Covenant Hall
Join Us for
BJC's Second Night Seder
Tuesday, April 3 at 6:30pm
(This event is open to non-members)
Come celebrate with the BJC family, on Tuesday, April 3 at 6:30 p.m., as we celebrate this most special holiday. As the Hazzan always says, “this isn’t your mother’s Seder!” It is so much more.
BJC supplies the main courses and all of the ritual pieces and asks the congregation to supplement in this way:
What to bring:
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Last names beginning A-N—bring a Kosher for Pesach side dish for 8. |
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Last names beginning O-Z—bring a Kosher for Pesach dessert for 6. (BJC will supply the macaroons.) |
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You may also bring a white or rose wine (Kosher for Pesach) for your table |
Cost (in addition to dish assignments):
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Adults: $20, prior to Mar. 27, after that date or at the door $30 |
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Kids 7-12: $15, prior to Mar. 27, after that date or at the door $18 |
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Kids Under 7: Free |
RSVP by Mar. 27 to the BJC office 301-469-8636 or via e-mail to office@bethesdajewish.com
Please let us know when you make your reservation, if you and your family can help set up on Tuesday morning at 10:30 am in Memorial Hall.
BJC Scholar-in-Residence
Joel Lurie Grishaver
Friday/Saturday March 30/31
You'll Learn Until Your Brain Hurts: A Shabbat With Visiting Scholar Joel Lurie Grishaver
On Friday and Saturday, March 30 & 31, we will be joined by noted author, publisher, educator and scholar Joel Lurie Grishaver. All of the Saturday morning and afternoon program are for parents and students. Trust us--you won't want to miss Joel's workshops.
| Friday, March 30 - 8:00pm (Covenant Hall) At services, Joel Lurie Grishaver speaks on, “The Good Side of Evil” an exploration of the rabbinic understanding of the “Yetzer Hara”, the evil urge, using hevruta study, storytelling and lecture discussion. |
Saturday, March 31
All classes and activities will start at 10:00am. There
will be no 9am classes this day. The Micha Mocha Café will be
open from 8:30am-10:00am. Supervised activities for younger
students and children will be available to enable parents to
participate throughout the day. Students in K-3 should report
directly (with the parents) to Memorial Hall in time for a
prompt at 10am start.
| 8:30-9:55am - Breakfast Workshop with BJC Teachers (Library). Micha Mocha Café open. | ||||
| 10:00-10:30 Grades K-3 Students & Parents workshop -
Target Painting: Interactive storytelling and dialogue on
Jewish values. Will start PROMPTLY at 10am, Please be EARLY.
You will be sorry if you miss any of it. (Memorial Hall)
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| 10:30-11:30am Grades 4-6 Students & Parents workshop -
You Be The Judge Junior: an age-appropriate exploration of
family values through participation in a moot-court and an
exploration of Jewish sources. (Mem. Hall)
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| 11:30am - 12:30pm Workshop for Parents only - Four Steps
to Menschlekite--Jewish Insights on Parenting: A look at how
Jewish values and Jewish practices can help families become
places of goodness. (Memorial Hall)
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| 12:30 - 1:15pm - Congregational Lunch and Learn with Joel. (Memorial Hall) For students, parents, and all interested congregants. Lunch will be $10 for adults and students 13 and over; $5 for students ages 6-12; no charge for children age 5 and under. Please RSVP to the BJC office by Wed. March 28. | ||||
| 1:15 - 2:45pm Grades 7-12 Students & Parents workshop - You Be the Judge: An exploration of family values through participation in a moot-court and an exploration of Jewish sources. This is one of Joel's most popular programs. Don't miss it! Supervised activities for younger students and children will be available. | ||||
| 2:45 - 3:30pm Schmooze With Joel: This is the time to ask Joel that question you never got to ask during one of his sessions. | ||||
| 5:30 - 7:30pm - Covenant Hall Adult Education Program: The Kabbalah of Self. Through reading and unpacking primary mystical texts (Sefer Yetzirah, Zohar, Rabbi Nachman, etc.) participants will gain insight into how Kabbalah is both a process of coming close to God and a process of self-actualization. Followed by Havdallah Service and a nosh of light refreshments. Open to the public. Free to BJC members. Suggested Donation of $18 for non-members. |
About Joel Grishaver: Joel is a co-owner of Torah Aura
Productions and the Alef Design Group. He is a writer, a
teacher, a cartoonist and a storyteller. He has authored or
co-authored more than sixty books including Shema is For Real
and
Forty Things You Can Do to Save the Jewish People. He co-edits
several weekly publications including Learn Torah With…, the
Torah Aura Bulletin Board, and C. Ha (pronounced "seekha"-Hebrew
for conversation,) for which BJC's own Mr. D. is co-editor.)
Joel has degrees from Boston University and the University of Chicago. He has pursued graduate studies at the Hebrew Union College and the University of Southern California. His real education comes from working with Jewish day camps, summer camps, children's museums and youth groups; and from teaching in Hebrew schools, day schools, Hebrew high schools, and graduate schools. He is a founding board member of the Coalition for the Advancement of Jewish Education, a consultant to the Whizin Institute for Jewish Family Life, and a faculty member of the Department of Continuing Education of the University of Judaism. More than twenty weekends a year, Joel teaches Jewish learners of all ages as a Scholar-in-Residence in communities all over North America and Europe.
In 1998, Joel was awarded the Covenant Award for outstanding contributions to Jewish education. He is known to answer his e-mail from both his office in Los Angeles and from his laptop anywhere in the rest of the world
These activities are made possible
through the
Maran Gluckstein Family Education Fund.
BJC's Annual Blood Drive
Saturday, March 10, 2007
9:00am - 2:00pm
Reservations Required
Every 2 seconds someone in our region receives blood. Over 1,300 blood donations are needed daily to supply the needs of patients in our community. To meet our community needs, over 60,000 units of blood are imported from other regions in the country each year.
Participate in the mitzvah of pikuach nefesh, to save a life, the commandment that comes before all others. On Saturday, March 10, 2007, in cooperation with the American Red Cross we will be holding a blood drive from 9 AM to 2 PM in Memorial Hall.
Reservations are required, so please mark this date on your calendar and e-mail, call 301-469-8636, or stop into the BJC office to sign up. If you have medical questions about your eligibility to donate, please call 1-800-272-2048.
The We’ll Never Be Ready For Prime
Time Players
Present
BJC’s Annual Purim Shpiel
Gomergiva Nachash-Pyton's
Shushanalot
A
parody of “Monty Python’s Spamalot”
Music by Eric Idle and John Du Prez
Additional Music by Harold Arlen
Script and Parody Lyrics by Adrian A. Durlester
Saturday, March 3, 2007 at 7:00 PM
Memorial Hall
Desserts, Snacks, Beverages before the show and at intermission
R.S.V.P by February 23, 2007.
Admission: $10 for reservations made by February 23.
$15 for reservations made after February 23, and at the door
The Light of One God
Created by Jackie Btraitman
Sunday February 18, 2007
3:00 pm
Hosted by the Intercongregational Partnership
Please join Hazzan Schnitzer and Pastor Jon Smoot and the members of the joint committee as they bring our two congregations together for a short dedication service with reception to follow. If you plan on attending please RSVP to the BJC office (301-469-8636 or office@bethesdajewish.com ) just so we may have a general idea of the number who will be attending.
BJC's Annual
Religious School
Tu
B'Shevat Seder
Saturday, February 3, 2007
11:30am -1:00pm
Memorial Hall
Please join us for this annual celebration of the beauty and wonder of nature.
UPDATE:
There is no charge to participate. All members of the congregation are welcome to join us. RSVP Link to Updated Flyer (PDF)
BJC’s First Annual
COOK-OFF
Saturday, January 27, 2007
Memorial Hall starting at 6:30 pm
Sharpen your knives and dig out those old family recipes! Prizes will be awarded in 5 categories, enter as many categories as you wish:
Brisket, Chicken, Kugel (sweet), Kugel (savory), or Challah
Don’t want to cook? Not a problem! Come anyway to nosh, cast your ballot, and collect some recipes!
Delectable appetizers, salads, drinks and desserts will be provided.
Bring an entry & the fun is all free! Or, pay $8 (children
$5) if you RSVP.
$15 at the door.
Please RSVP today and tell us if you’ll be entering the cook-off contest: office@bethesdajewish.com or phone to 301-469-8636.
Come to the
Hanukah Hop on
Saturday, December 9
Memorial Hall 7:00pm – 10:30pm
Calling all BJC Members!!
Come to the Hanukah Hop at BJC and find out which of your friends have hidden dance or music talents. Come in socks or shoes…this event is geared towards folks who want to have a great time, meet fellow congregants, and share or learn a few dance moves; we’ll be teaching basic steps throughout the night - Swing - Salsa - Waltz - Tango - and much more! Beverages and snacks will be provided.
RSVP by Tuesday, December 5 to the BJC office: office@bethesdajewish.com or phone to 301-469-8636, and entrance is $10
Without your RSVP, entrance is $15 at the door.
Don’t wait, support this BJC Program Committee event, RSVP today, and please let the BJC office know if you would like babysitting service during the event!
We will provide free admission for you and a guest if you can help teach some basic dance steps, and we are looking for a few musicians to jam out some tunes. We need percussionists and other musicians. Free admission also for all musicians, and their guest, who bring instruments and agree to jam for awhile during the evening.
Don’t forget RSVP today: office@bethesdajewish.com or phone to 301-469-8636, menu option 1 for reservations. . Tell the BJC office if you are going to the Hop! Also let us know if you would like to help teach basic dance steps or play music. Hope to see most of you on Saturday, December 9th from 7:00pm – 10:30pm at the BJC Memorial Hall for the Chanukah Hop!!
Rabbi Shefa Gold
Returns to BJC
A Chanting Journey through the Torah
Tuesday, Nov. 28 7:30 p.m
Join us on Tuesday, Nov. 28 at 7:30 p.m. in Covenant Hall for a musical celebration spanning the five Books of the Torah, using chant, personal reflection and contemplation. Explore the over-arching themes in Torah of Incarnation, Liberation, Holiness, Journey, and Practice, and how to apply them as awareness, growth and good use. Rabbi Shefa Gold is the director of C-DEEP, the Center for Devotional Energy and Ecstatic Practice. Leading workshops and retreats on the theory and art of Jewish chant, she also composes, performs and produces spiritual music. Her liturgies have been published in several new prayer books. She has produced ten albums, and is the author of Torah Journeys: The Inner Path to the Promised Land, to be published this fall by Ben Yehuda Press.
Special Joint ServiceThanksgiving Worship with BHPC and The Jaferia Islamic Center
Join us on Saturday, Nov. 18 at 10 a.m. in the Sanctuary for this annual morning of inspiration and music with our spiritual siblings, the members of BHPC. This year, for the first time, we will worship together on Shabbat and will be joined by members of The Jaferia Islamic Center of Burtonsville for our celebration of America’s abundance. The service will be led by Hazzan Schnitzer, BHPC’s new interim pastor Rev. Jon Smoot, and Imam Sayed Naqvi. The theme, echoing the Torah portion of the week will be, “The Reconciliation of the Children of Abraham.” There will be readings from the Torah, Christian bible, and the Koran, as well as a Sermon in Song by the combined BHPC and BJC C