1. BSO is collecting contributions for the Hurricane Disaster Relief Fund. Checks should be made payable to “USCJ” Hurricane Disaster Relief Fund.
2. Monday, 9/5 - Labor Day, Offices Closed
3. Religious School Starts - Grades 3-7, Tuesday, 9/6 and Wednesday, 9/7 from 4:30-6:30
4. Sunday School Starts on 9/11 - Grades K-3 from 8:30-10:30, Grades 4-7 from 10:45-1:30
5. Nursery School, First Days - September 8 & 9. Parents stick around and join us for the Boo Hoo Breakfast
6. Wednesday, 9/7 @8:00pm - Choir Rehearsal
7. Wednesday, 9/8 @8:00pm - Sisterhood Meeting
8. Thursday, 9/9 @8:00pm - Religious Committee Meeting

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Weekly Schedule of Services
[Events in green will occur before the next Shabbat.]

1. Friday, September 2 - 7:30 pm Shabbat Service, Family Birthday/Anniversary Shabbat
2. Saturday, September 3 - 9:00am Shabbat Service, B'not Mitzvot of Jessica Porter and Alexa Becker
3. Sunday, September 4 - 9:00 am - Minyan
4. Monday, September 5 - 9:00am and 7:30pm Minyan (Labor Day)
5. Tuesday-Thursday - 7:30pm - Minyan

High Holiday Ticket Sales

By now you should have received your High Holiday information packet. Please read through it carefully. Just a special note on a new service this year. The interactive Learning service for individuals and families of all ages. It is designed to meet the needs of families with elementary aged children, families preferring an abbreviated service, plus those who would like a learning environment. Please send your forms in today.

NEWS FROM CANTOR GELLER

• The Children's Choir is forming again and will be performing during the High Holidays. If you are interested in joining, contact Cantor Geller right away.
  
• Adult Choir Rehearsals coming up - Wednesday, 9/7 @8:00pm; Tuesday, 9/13 @8:00pm; Tuesday, 9/20 @8:00pm, Thursday, 9/29 @8:00pm
  
• Listen to new recordings from our liturgy, the Torah and instructions for learning to lead a service. New selections are added daily at http://www.bnaishalomofolney.org/BSO_FILES/cantor.htm

MOVIE NIGHT

Israeli Affairs Committee presents Bonjour Monsieur Shlomi Directed by: Shemi Zarhin. Sunday, September 18th at 7:00. BONJOUR MONSIEUR SHLOMI is a heartening family comedy, a surprising love story, which focuses on the captivating character of one boy blessed with extraordinary cooking talents, who discovers through the power of love that the sky is the limit. Admission is free. Refreshments available. Not suggested for children.

Religious School

• The first day of school is September 6 for Tuesday students, September 7 for Wednesday students and Sunday, September 11 for grades K-7. We are anxiously awaiting your arrival!
  
• The first Junior Congregation of the year is Saturday, September 10 from 9:30-11:30 in Rooms 13, 14, and 15.
  
• Back to school packets were mailed with tear-off forms that should be returned to the religious school office.
  
• Adult Hebrew classes begin on the evening of September 29. For more information, please call the religious school office at 301-774-9323

Youth Department

• Please join us September 11th from 3:00 – 5:00 when we have an ice cream social to meet and greet our new youth department. Both Adam, our Youth Director and Miryam, our NEW USY advisor would love to meet all of you!
  
• Bonim is collecting items to send to American Jewish soldiers serving in Iraq and Afghanistan. Please bring any toiletry items to BSO and drop them off in either the bin outside the sanctuary or near the classrooms. The soldiers say they could also use heavy duty socks. Bonim is also making Jewish New Year cards to send to the troops and the whole package should arrive in time for Rosh Hashanah.
  
• Wrap up Shabbat with Machar on September 17th as they go on a Havdalah Hayride. 8-10pm at Circle ‘D’ Farm. For more information contact Adam Zeren
  
• USY Kickoff Dance – Saturday Sept 17 at B’nai Tzedek Congregation-- Celebrate the Bat Mitzvah of Shira Kaplan in 80’ fashion. Learn more.
  
• Kadimah Pool Party - Sunday, September 18th 3:00-5:00 at 17520 Ashton Forest Terrace, Sandy Spring
  
• List College, Jewish Theological Seminary - Prospective College Weekend, September 23-25. Learn more.

KOACH

2. We would like to stay in touch with your son or daughter while in college. They receive holiday goodies and communications throughout the year. To add your student or to update their information, please send the following to Ruth Burka at raburka@aol.com.

Nursery School

The B'nai Shalom of Olney Nursery School will hold its Twelfth Annual Fall Boutique and Silent Auction on Sunday, October 16, 2005, from 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. This fabulous boutique will feature over 60 vendors with unique merchandise such as jewelry, toys, apparel, holiday gift ideas and home accessories. Also featured are a silent auction, themed raffle baskets and free gift wrapping. The event will take place at the Longwood Community Recreation Center located at 19300 Georgia Avenue in Brookeville, about about one mile north of Route 108. For more information call 301-260-1406. Admission is free and open to all.

Mens Club

• The Men’s Club will have an open meeting for all members and perspective members on Thursday, September 15 at the synagogue starting after 7:30 pm Minyon at 8 pm
  
• Please save the date of Sunday evening Sepember 25 starting at 6:30 pm when the Men’s Club will host a Texas Hold-um tournament. Details for this event will be forthcoming but everyone, including the ladies and outside guests are invited to attend and participate. The entrance fee will be discounted for paid up members of the
  Men’s Club.
  
• Entertainment books are available once again in the front office.

Sisterhood

• Members Meeting on Wednesday, September 7 at 8:00pm
  
• Sisterhood to co-sponsor the Boo Hoo Breakfast for Nursery School Parents on September 8 & 9, Thursday and Friday morning at 9:30am
  
• Sisterhood Welcome Back Brunch - Sunday, September 18th at 11:00am in the Kramer Social Hall. Call Diane Kahanov at 301-570-4744 to RSVP. We will collect Sisterhood dues and updated information for 2005-06. Guest couvert for brunch $25.00.

Save the Following Dates for Upcoming Events:

• September 18 - Movie Night: Bonjour Monsieur Shlomi
• September 25 - Men's Club Hold 'Em and Fold 'Em Poker Tourney
• Jewish Community Events Calendar

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