May 15, 2004 Announcements

• Confirmation Service and Friday Evening Shabbat Service begins 7:30pm
• Shabbat Morning Services begin at 9:00am. We will celebrate the B'nai Mitzvah of Austin Skobel and Mitchell Zack
• Sunday Minyan at 8:45am

Spiritual Support Group

The Washington Jewish Healing Network's spiritual support group for those who have lost a loved one will be meeting on Thursday, May 20, at 7:15 at Temple Beth Ami in Rockville. It will be led by Dr. Carol Hausman and Cantor Larry Eschler. Please call Dr. Hausman at 202-966-7851 for information.

Calling all 20-30 somethings!

• Dor Chadash (New Generation) invites you to Happy Hour at Willie and Reeds in Bethesda, May 19 at 5:00 p.m. Join us for $2 drafts and $5 appetizer specials. You can come alone, or bring your friends, singles and couples are welcome! Come and join BSO and other young Jewish adults in our area for good food and a great time. For more information please contact Anat at 240-461-7189.

  Also, if you are home from college for the summer, Dor Chadash is a great way to get together with all your friends from your Hebrew school days. Don't be shy!

  Lastly, Anat Alal will be relocating to the Chicago area shortly, and is looking for anyone who is interested in picking up where she leaves off. Having a young adult social group at BSO is important, and she hopes that Dor Chadash can continue to prosper in her absence. If you are willing to take the plunge please contact her at 240-461-7189.
  
  

Do you have a Simcha Coming Up? A Bar/Bat Mitzvah, Wedding, Party?

• You can't miss the first ever Simcha Showcase at B'nai Shalom of Olney.
• Monday, June 7 - 6:00-9:00pm in the Isadore and Rebecca Kramer Social Hall.
• Come experience a celebration for life-cycle events including weddings and B'nai Mitzvot in our newly renovated Berlin Family Sanctuary and Isadore and Rebecca Kramer Social Hall.
• Enjoy all sorts of decorations, entertainment, complimentary hor d’oeuvres, dancing and more! Vendors will be available for information.
• Reservations required by May 28. Call 301-774-5236 or robin@regalcelebrations.com

B'nai Mitzvah Projects

• Are you working on a Mitzvah Project? Add it to our website and receive support from our congregants! www.bnaishalomofolney.org
  
  

Religious School

• Congratulations to our confirmation class:
  
  

  Erika Feldman	Helen Goldberg	Matthew Grunewald
  Jackie King	Ike Kramer	Shira Krass
  Jonathan Kusselson	Emily Levin	Evan Levine
  Samara Mizrachi	Andrew Mizrahi	Eric Segal
  Esther Wray

Their confirmation service is Friday, May 14 at 7:30 p.m.

• The last day of religious school for K-2 is Sunday, May 16th.
• The last day of religious school for Grades 3-7 is May 18 for Tuesday students and May 19 for Wednesday students.
• Registration for 2004-2005 has been mailed. If you did not receive a registration packet, please call the religious school office at 301-774-9323. The forms must be returned to the religious school office with a check for book and activity fees by June 11th (May 30th to receive a discount on your book and activity fee.) There is one error on the form- after secular school grade, the date should read 9/04. If you are enrolling a sibling new to our school, please come in for a registration packet or call us to have one sent to you. You can also xerox the packet sent to you. If you have a child who is not returning to BSO religious school, please call us and let us know so that we can offer that choice of day to another student and plan accordingly. A back to school packet will be mailed to you during the summer.
  
  Thank you to all our room parents and volunteers who have assisted us throughout the year. Your assistance plays an important role in the function of our school- from making telephone calls, driving field trips, help with the Purim Carnival and special programs, etc. We appreciate all of you!
  
  We wish you all a wonderful summer vacation and thank you for your continued support
  
  

Youth Programs - All events are FREE to Youth Group Members

• More information regarding BSO Youth is online.
• Bonim (grades 1-3, Kindergarteners welcome!)- Friday, May 21st, 6:00pm - Shabbat Picnic Dinner FREE for members! Contact Debbie Kovalsky, Bonim Advisor 301-570-2332 for more info.
• Parents - we can really use your help leading our youth programs next year. There are openings in Kindergarten, Co-Advising Bonim (Grades 1-3) and Machar (Grades 4-5). Contact Lee Lubarsky if you are interested in getting involved!
• Next Youth Commission Meeting - Monday, May 17th, 8:00pm at BSO
• Your favorite USY chapter has just started a new program that i wanted to let you all know about. As many of you may know, the kippah bin in the Shul is running very very low. So in an effort to have enough kippot for everyone to wear when they come to shul, we are having a kippah drive. For every kippah you bring in, you get a hershey kiss! THis isn't just for usyers, but for EVERYONE! We need kippot so bring them into Lee and he'll give you your kisses. Our goal is 250 kippot so please help us.
  

Hurry, Time is Running Out!

• Submit your favorite recipe to Sisterhood's L'Dor V'Dor Cookbook. It's easy, just fill out the form online! www.bnaishalomofolney.org
  
  
  

Save the Following Dates for Upcoming Events:

• Friday, May 14 - Confirmation Service, 7:30PM
• Friday, May 14 - Newsletter Deadline
• Tuesday, May 18 - 8:00pm, Exodus Study with Rabbi Pohl
• Wednesday, May 19 - Nursery School Truck Day
• Friday, May 21 - Bonim Shabbat Picnic Dinner 6:00pm
• Tuesday, June 15 - Annual Calendar Meeting - If you're planning a big event for next year's calendar contact Phyllis Becker before this meeting.
• Tuesday, June 15 - Exodus Class, Chapter 14
• Thursday, June 24 - Exodus Class, Chapter 15
  

Text of Weekly Torah Portion is brought to you by The Jewish Theological Seminary of America

P A R A S H A T B e - h a r - B e - h u k k o t a i
Mevarkhim Ha-Hodesh
Leviticus 25:1 - 27:34

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H A F T A R A T B e - h a r - B e - h u k k o t a i
Jeremiah 16:19 - 17:14

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Light Shabbat candles Friday, May 14 at 7:56 in the Olney, MD area.
Shabbat ends at 9:05 on Saturday, May 15.