Congregation Beth Shalom

Family Havdallah Program

A few weeks ago Federation held its Super Sunday, right here in Arlington,
where they called on members of our congregation to pledge and donate to the Federation. One of the programs funded by your generous donation to Federation is the Havdallah program.

Saturday, March 7, at 6:00 p.m. we will be hosting a Havdallah programs for families with children up to fifth grade (although all are welcome!).

We will begin at 6:00 p.m. with a Havdallah program presented by master ventriloquist Nance Burks Worcester and her puppet friends, then continue with a short Havdallah service at 6:30 p.m. (bring a Havdallah set, or we will give you one). The Havdallah service will be followed by dinner.

This program is open to the community at no cost, thanks to a grant from the Jewish Federation of Fort Worth and Tarrant County. Please RSVP to Stephanie Posner.

Purim

Dinner, Megillah Reading, Carnival

Monday, March 9, in the CBS Social Hall
Paid RSVP for Dinner Only by Friday,
March 6 to janetaa@bethshalom.org
Adults: $6, children, $3 - BBQ Dinner, 6:30 p.m.
Megillah Reading, 7:00 p.m. - Carnival, 7:30 p.m.
Balloon Animals - Ice Cream Bar

Sam Weiger’s Bar Mitzvah at the Southern Wall in Jerusalem

On December 29, 2008, Sam Weiger, son of Ben and Fran Weiger, had the honor of becoming a Jewish man (Bar Mitzvah) at the Southern Wall in Jerusalem. The weather was rainy and cold; typical for Central Israel during the winter. Rabbi Boyden officiated the ceremony. Sam’s second and third cousins, and great aunt from his father’s side of the family, were present with umbrellas in hand. Sam recited the blessings before and after the Torah, and 12 verses from Parsha Vayigash. Sam had another opportunity to visit the family synagogue built at the turn of the century in the Buchari district (Jews born in Uzbekistan) of Jerusalem. Sam and family had the honor of viewing an Ark covering in memory of Ben’s mother’s parents. Congratulations Sam on this momentous and memorable occasion in your life!! Here are some pictures from Sam’s Bar Mitzvah in Israel.

Purim is the real gift giving holiday!

Mishloah Manot (sending of gifts) is the custom derived from the Megillah (Scroll of Esther), which we read on Purim. According to the Megillah, “one is to observe Purim as days of feasting and merry-making, and as an occasion of sending gifts to one another and gifts to the poor.”

(Esther 9:22)

We at Beth Shalom would like to revive this tradition and offer you a unique opportunity to shower your
friends with delicious homemade treats in a beautiful Purim Hamantaschen-shaped box. Each box contains freshly baked Hamantaschen, fruit and nuts!

It’s simple: fill out the attached form, and send it back to the office. The office will notify the recipient of your generous gift, and they can pick their baskets up at the Purim service on Monday, March 9, 2009. Dinner is at 6:00pm and services begin at 7:00pm. More info will follow.

Return this form to the office with payment by Friday, February 27th

Shma Pillows Program

February HaShomer

The latest issue of Beth Shalom’s newsletter HaShomer has lots of info you need. If you are a member, you will receive your copy at the beginning of each month and don’t have to wait for it to be posted online. Contact the office to be added to the mailing list.

Download the February 2009 Issue

Purim Gifts

New Brotherhood Prez!

I am pleased to announce that Rob Berg has agreed to serve as Brotherhood President effective January 1st, as well as fulfill the obligations required as a member of the Board of Directors.

Rob is dedicated to spending his energy and efforts to rebuild and re-energize the Brotherhood into the auxiliary organization it is meant to be.  We look forward to seeing brotherhood grow and prosper under his leadership.

I know that you will join me in wishing Rob good luck and mazel tov in the performance of this mitzvah!

Stuart Snow
President, Congregation Beth Shalom

Thank you from Ethiopian Jewry

Letter of thanks from Miriam Weissman who is from North American Conference on Ethiopian Jewry.

“Items will be distributed where tehy are most needed and always gretly appreciated. You have also contributed to the self-esteem of these children when they realize that people from so far away care about them. It is a mitzvah indeed!”

Download the full letter

January 2009 HaShomer

The latest issue of Beth Shalom’s newsletter HaShomer has lots of info you need. If you are a member, you will receive your copy at the beginning of each month and don’t have to wait for it to be posted online. Contact the office to be added to the mailing list.

Download the January 2009 Issue