1. Drop off winter coats, hats, scarves, gloves, blankets or other winter items to be donated to the homeless. [More Info]
2. Friday, 1/27 - 4:00pm - Webmaster Contest Deadline
3. Sunday, 1/29 - 11:00am - SuperBogel Bagel Order Deadline
4. Sunday, 1/29 - 11:00am - Yisrael and You University Registration Deadline
5. Sunday, 1/29 - 11:00am - Sisterhood Book Review
6. Wednesday, 2/1 - 8:00pm - Sisterhood Board Meeting
7. Wednesday, 2/1 - 8:00pm - Israeli Dancing
8. Friday, 2/3 - 7:30pm - Family Birthday and Anniversary Shabbat
9. Saturday, 2/4 - 7:00pm - Bonim Havdalah & Pajama Program
10. Sunday, 2/5 - 8:30am - World Wide Wrap
11. Sunday, 2/5 - Morning - SuperBogel Bagel Delivery
12. Thursday, 2/9 - 8:00pm - Religious Committee Meeting
13. Friday, 2/10 - 6:00pm - Family Shabbat Dinner sponsored by Sisterhood
14. Sunday, 2/12 - Yisrael & You University
15. Sunday, 2/12 - Sisterhood Tu B'Shevat Seder
16. Sunday, 2/12 - Jewish Theological Seminary Town Hall Meeting at Har Shalom Honoring Gail Goldfarb

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Weekly Schedule of Services

1. Friday, January 27th, 7:30pm - Shabbat Service - Board Installation
2. Saturday, January 28th, 9:00am - Shabbat Service - Grade 5/Hey Class Service
3. Saturday, January 28th, 9:30am - Junior Congregation
4. Saturday, January 28th, 12:30pm - Mincha
5. Sunday, January 29th, 8:45am - Minyan
6. Monday-Thursday, 7:30pm - Minyan
7. Friday, February 3, 7:30pm - Family Birthday and Anniversary Shabbat Service
8. Saturday, February 4, 9:00am - Shabbat Service - Grade 6/Vav Class Service
9. Saturday, February 4, 9:30am - Junior Congregation
10. Saturday, February 4, 12:30pm - Mincha
11. Saturday, February 4, 7:00pm - Bonim Havdalah in Pajamas
12. Sunday, February 5, 8:30am - World Wide Wrap
13. Sunday, February 5, 8:45am - Minyan
14. Monday-Thursday, 7:30pm - Minyan

WEBMASTER CONTEST

Win a FREE SuperBogel Bagel Box delivered to your door! There will be three winners drawn from the valid entries. Just follow these easy rules.

1. Find TEN typos or errors in ommission from the B'nai Shalom of Olney Website www.bnaishalomofolney.org
2. Send them via email To: webmaster@bnaishalomofolney.org with the Subject: BSO Contest
3. Include your name and email address
4. The URL of each page with the error and your suggested correction.
5. Exclusions: Weekly Announcement Archive Pages prior to January 2006 will not be accepted. (We know there are lots of typos there!)
6. Entries due by 4:00pm on January 27th.

Religious School

• There will be Junior Congregation on Saturday, January 28 from 9:30-11:30 a.m. in rooms 13, 14, and 15. There are still some Junior Congregation kiddush sponsorships available for $36.00. What a wonderful way to honor your child, a special occasion or event, or "just because"! Please call the religious school at 301-774-9323 if you wish to become a sponsor.
  
• The Grade 5 class service is Saturday, January 28 at 9:00 a.m. Students need to arrive by 8:45.
  
• The kindergarten class and their parents will participate in the Gesher L'Kesher Shabbat workshop on Sunday, January 29 during regular class time.
  
• The Grade 6 class service is Saturday, February 4 at 9:00 a.m. Students should arrive at 8:45. A letter with an RSVP tear off was mailed home last week.
  
• HOLD THE DATE: Yisrael and You University is taking place on FEBRUARY 12 in lieu of Religious School. Catalogues were mailed home last week. All students and a parent are required to attend. It is open to all members of the congregation and community. Participants include guests from the Israeli Embassy, Yofi Tofi Puppet troupe, and more. It promises to be a fun-filled family educational experience with workshops available for all age groups. Registration forms are due on January 29 and classes are currently being filled on a first come first served basis. [Get your catalog and registration form online]
  
• Community Service Opportunities: There are some volunteer opportunies coming up for teens who want to earn community service hours. We will need assistance at Yisrael and You University on February 12 from 8:00-1:00 and help is needed to get set up on the evening of February 11 at 7:30 p.m. Volunteers are also needed at the Purim Carnival on March 12 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Adult assistance welcome too! Please call the religious school office at 301-774-9323 or e-mail us at bso.rs@bnaishalomofolney.org
  
• Grade 7 will participate in the Worldwide Wrap sponsored by the Men's Club on Sunday, February 5 at 8:30 a.m. Attendance is in lieu of religious school and is a good opportunity for students and parents to become familiar with the use of tefillin. The morning will begin with the film "The Ties That Bind", followed by minyan and a breakfast sponsored by the Men's Club. A letter was mailed home with an RSVP date of January 29.

FROM CANTOR GELLER

• Sunday, February 26, 2006 - Mind, Body and Soul: A Day of Spiritual Growth for Women
  Presented by Congregation Har Shalom Z’havah Sisterhood 2:30 pm – 7:00 pm
  Including a session led by Cantor Geller, ESTHER RATED-R [More Info]
  

ORDER PURIM BASKETS TODAY

• Send your friends Purim greetings – order BSO Shalach Monot Baskets filled with treats! All baskets not picked up at the Purim Carnival or Megillah Reading will be donated to those less fortunate. Forms can be found on the BSO website and in the monthly newsletter. Deadline is February 19. Join in the FUN! Call Robin Rosenthal at (301) 774-9689 or email robbiesue@aol.com for more info. Would you like to send Mishloach Manot to a member of BSO's Staff or Faculty, an entire roster online.

Youth Department

• You’ve got the opportunity to help the homeless stay warm this winter. We’re collecting coats, blankets, hats, gloves, and other warm clothes. There are boxes outside the sanctuary and at the door to the school wing. Let’s fill them up and keep somebody warm this winter. [More Info]
  
• Order you SUPERBOGELS! Have Bagels, Lox and other treats delivered to your home or to your friends on SuperBowl morning! We hope you enjoy the new and improved BOGEL FEAST! [Order Here]
  
• Come see who will become the next “American Idol.” The Youth Lounge will be open from 7:45-9pm on Tuesday nights so you can watch “American Idol” on the big screen.
  
• Mark your calendars now for the USY Formal. It’s right here at BSO this year on February 25th. We can’t reveal the theme, but trust us, you’re going to feel like a star.
  
• Bonim is having a Pajama Havdalah on Saturday, February 4th at 7pm. More details coming soon.
  
• Kadimah is going Snow Tubing on February 19th. [More Info] [Release Form]
  
• Parents and students alike can check in at the Youth Lounge and browse through our College Bound guide. It’s full of resources to help you find the right school, apply for financial aid and get an idea of Jewish life on campuses.

• Let’s help those of other faiths by volunteering for the DC JCC Community Service Day. Here’s the link… http://www.dcjcc.org/volunteer/events/d25.php
  

Israeli dancing

• February 1st, February 15th
  Classes taught by our own Susie Fuchs; anyone 4th grade and up is welcome. All levels included, from beginning to advanced. Classes are at 8:00pm for one hour --look for us either in the social hall or the lobby! Cost is $5.00/adult, $3.00/student.

Sisterhood

• The Sisterhood sponsored evening of ballroom dance instruction originally scheduled for Saturday, January 28 has been postponed.
  
• Sisterhood Book Club on Sunday, January 29 at the home of Sherry Lowe, The Nazi Officer's Wife.
  
• The monthly Sisterhood board meeting for February will be held Wednesday, February 1 at 8 p.m. at the home of Gail Goldfarb. As always, all Sisterhood members are welcome and encouraged to attend and participate in the meeting.

Mens Club

• On Sunday, February 5, 2006, thousands of Conservative Jews around the world will join as one to celebrate the mitzvah of Tefillin in the annual "World Wide Wrap". This event is being sponsored by the Federation of Jewish Men's Clubs (FJMC). The B'nai Shalom of Olney event will start at 8:30 am on Sunday, February 5 and go until approximately 10:30am. The morning will begin with the celebrated film, "The Ties that Bind," followed by minyan and a breakfast sponsored by the Men's Club.
  
• Our Next Men’s Club TEXAS HOLD’EM Poker Tournament will be on Sunday, March 5, 2006 starting at 6:30 pm. $40 for Men’s Club members and $50 for non-members. Pay at the door. Please RSVP if you plan on attending so we could have a count of how many will attend at either the BSO Synagogue Office at 301-774-0879 or Larry Parizer at 301-570-3475 or e-mail Larry at Larry.parizer@bcbsa.com
  
• Softball teams will be forming in April. If you are interested in playing softball please call Larry Parizer at 301-570-3475 or e-mail Larry at Larry.parizer@bcbsa.com
  
• The Men's Club needs a few good men. We need two new Vice Presidents who will be responsible for either ushering for B'nai Mitzvahs or BSO special events or publishing interviews with all our B'nai Mitzvahs in the BSO monthly newsletter. If you are interested once again call Larry Parizer at 301-570-3475 or e-mail Larry at Larry.parizer@bcbsa.com

MOVIE NIGHT

Sunday, February 19 at 7:00pm - OPEN TO ENTIRE FAMILY
"Chariots of Fire"
The story, told in flashback, of two young British sprinters competing for fame in the 1924 Olympics. Eric, a devout Scottish missionary runs because he knows it must please God. Harold, the son of a newly rich Jew runs to prove his place in Cambridge society and excape prejudice. In a warmup 100 meter race, Eric defeats Harold, who hires a pro trainer to prepare him. Eric, whose qualifying heat is scheduled for a Sunday, refuses to run despite pressure from the Olympic committee. A compromise is reached when a nobleman allows Eric to compete in his 400 meter slot. Eric and Harold win their respective races and go on to achieve fame as missionary and businessman/athletic advocate, respectively.

Save the Following Dates for Upcoming Events:

• February 12 - The Jewish Theological Seminary town hall meeting at Har Shalom. BSO past president and Conservative Movement leader Gail Goldfarb (and leaders from other area congregations) will be honored
  
• Sunday, April 23rd - B'nai Shalom of Olney's Awards Dinner Dance
  
• Deadline for registration by mail to participate in the election of delegates to the World Zionist Congress is approaching and on-line registration deadline is mid-February. It's important that we make our voice heard and elect a sizeable delegation from Mercaz, the Zionist arm of the Conservative Movement. Register and then vote for Mercaz to help ensure that our institutions in Israel, USY programs like Pilgrimage and Nativ, and educational and social programs that represent a democratic and pluralistic Jewish point of view are appropriately funded. Register on-line via the Mercaz USA web site, www.mercazusa.org, or by mail. Registration forms are available in the shul lobby
  
• Jewish Community Events Calendar

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

P A R A S H A T V a - E r a
M'varkhim ha-Hodesh
Exodus 6:2 - 9:35

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H A F T A R A T Va-Era
Ezekiel 28:25-29:21

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Light Shabbat candles Friday, January 27 at 5:05 in the Olney, MD area.
Shabbat ends at 6:14 on Saturday, January 28.