B'nai Shalom of Olney Shabbat Announcements
February 11, 2006 - 12 Shevat 5766

Check www.bnaishalomofolney.org for details and updates or contact the office.
[Events in green will occur before the next Shabbat.]

In the event of snow, postponement information can be obtained 4 ways:
a. Call the religious school office at 301-774-9323 and listen to the recording
b. Go online to www.bnaishalomofolney.org
c. Listen to WTOP News (103.5 FM or 1500 am)
d. Go online to www.wtopnews.com

Mark your calendar and plan on attending Shabbat services when Rabbinical Candidates visit our congregation! Learn about the candidates at http://www.bnaishalomofolney.org/

• February 10 & 11 Rabbi Jonathan Perlman from Kfar Saba, Israel
• February 24 & 25 Rabbi Neal Loevinger from Newton Centre, Massachusetts
• March 3 & 4 Rabbi Jonathan Infeld from Marlboro, New Jersey
• March 17 & 18 Rabbi Alan Londy from Smithtown, New York
• March 24 & 25 Rabbi Baruch HaLevi from Des Moines, Iowa
  

1. Rabbinical Candidate Rabbi Jonathan Perlman will visit and lead services Shabbat weekend 2/10-11.
2. Friday, 2/10 - 6:00pm - Family Shabbat Dinner sponsored by Sisterhood
3. Sunday, 2/12 - Yisrael & You University
4. Sunday, 2/12 - Sisterhood Tu B'Shevat Seder
5. Sunday, 2/12 - Jewish Theological Seminary Town Hall Meeting at Har Shalom Honoring Gail Goldfarb
6. Monday, 2/13 - Tu B'Shevat
7. Wednesday, 2/15 - 8:00pm - Israeli Dance
8. Thursday, 2/16 - 6:00pm - B'nai Mitzvah Showcase
9. Thursday, 2/16 - 8:00pm - Education Committee Meeting
10. Thursday, 2/16 - 8:00pm - Congregant Open Forum about Rabbinical Search with Jay Goldman
11. Sunday, 2/19 - 1-8:00pm - Kadimah Snow Tubing
12. Sunday, 2/19 - 7:00pm - FREE Family Film: Chariots of Fire
13. Monday, 2/20 - All Day - Office Closed Presidents Day
14. Monday, 2/20 - 9:00am - Minyan, Federal Holiday
15. Thursday, 2/23 - 6:45pm - Adult Hebrew Class
16. Rabbinical Candidate Rabbi Neil Loevinger will visit and lead services Shabbat weekend 2/24-25.
17. Friday, 2/24 - 7:30pm - K-1 Class Service
18. Saturday, 2/25 - 7:00pm - USY Regional Formal Dance at B'nai Shalom of Olney

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Weekly Schedule of Services

1. Friday, February 10, 7:30pm - Shabbat Service led by Rabbi Jonathan Perlman
2. Saturday, February 11, 9:00am - Shabbat Service led by Rabbi Jonathan Perlman
3. Saturday, February 11, 9:30am - Junior Congregation
4. Saturday, February 11, 12:30pm - Mincha
5. Sunday, February 12, 8:45am - Minyan
6. Monday-Thursday, 7:30pm - Minyan
7. Friday, February 17, 7:30pm - Shabbat Service
8. Saturday, February 18, 9:00am - Shabbat Service
9. Saturday, February 18, 12:30pm - Mincha
10. Sunday, February 19, 8:45am - Minyan
11. Monday, February 20, 9:00am - Minyan
12. Monday-Thursday, 7:30pm - Minyan

Religious School

• DON'T BE LEFT OUT! Yisrael and You University is taking place on FEBRUARY 12 in lieu of Religious School. 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. There are still some openings available in several interesting workshops. You can view the catalogue online at www.bnaishalomofolney.org. and call the religious school at 301-774-9323 to register. Snow Date: February 26
  
• There is Junior Congregation Saturday, February 11 from 9:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. in rooms 13, 14 and 15.
  
• 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 a.m.-1:00 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 if you can assist.
  
• There is no Religious School on Sunday, February 19 due to President's Weekend.
  
• Feb. 24 is the Gan-Alef (Grade K and 1) class service at 7:30 p.m.
  
• HOLD THE DATE! THE PURIM CARNIVAL IS AT BSO ON MARCH 12! MORE INFORMATION TO FOLLOW AT A LATER DATE!

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.
  

MORNING MINYAN

As you might be aware, we are planning to start a weekday morning minyan at BSO. Our goal is to have our first service on March 6th 2006. The service is open to anybody and would be especially open to people who can read Torah, and Daven. The projected start time is 6:30 AM every morning.

Call Gary Mizrachi, Chesed Chair at home (301) 570-5323, office (301) 774-4455 or email gmizrachi@comcast.net gmizrachi@comcast.net

Youth Department

• Seeds of Peace Dinner - Sunday, March 5th Have dinner and meet an Israeli and a Palestinian Student to discuss the ways teens are bringing peace to the Middle East. Dinner is free, but we need you to RSVP! [More Info]
  
• 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.
  
• Machar will aim for the headpin when they go bowling at Bowl America on Sunday, February 26th from 3-5pm. [More Info]
  
• Kadimah is going Snow Tubing on February 19th. [More Info] [Release Form]
  
• BSO USY is joining other USYers from B’nai Israel and Har Shalom for a Laser Tag Lock-in on Saturday night, March 4th.
  
• Join almost 200 of your closest Kadima friends for the Spring Kadima Kallah on March 24th-26th at Capital Camps in Waynesboro, PA. [More Info]
  
• 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
  

FAMILY EVENT

Pizza Bingo for kids of all ages and their parents, bubbes, zaydes and friends! Sunday, March 19 at 4 – 6 p.m.

Israeli dancing

• 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

• In honor of Tu B'Shvat, Sisterhood is sponsoring a congregational/family Shabbat dinner next Friday evening, February 10. Please have your sign up sheet in by Monday. Questions? Call the shul office or speak to Helene Rosenheim.
  
• Sisterhood is sponsoring a Tu B'Shvat seder next Sunday, February 12 at 4 p.m. Come learn at Israel and You U in the morning, take a few hours in between and then come participate in a modern interpretation of the rituals initiated by the mystics of S'fat hundreds of years ago. For more info or to RSVP, call Susan Katz or Leslie Rothfeld.
  
• Join us as the Jewish Theological Seminary honors past BSO President, past BSO Sisterhood President and Conservative Movement leader Gail Godlfarb and others at a special town hall meeting and reception next Sunday, February 12 at 8 p.m. at Har Shalom in Potomac. Retiring JTS Chancellor Ismar Schorsch will be the keynote speaker. A small minimum donation to JTS is required to attend. For more information, contact Naomi Yadin-Mendick
  
• The next Sisterhood book discussion will be about James Frey's "A Million Little Pieces" on Sunday, March 5, 11 a.m., at the home of Jan King.

Mens 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 escape prejudice. In a warm up 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
  
• Tryouts for the 2006 JCC Maccabi Games are beginning NOW! Details on sports, locations and tryouts are available at www.jccgw.org or [DOWNLOAD HERE]. For additional information please contact Caroline Cardullo at 301-348-3890 or teamgreaterwashington@jccgw.org Be a part of Team Greater Washington!
  
• 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 B e s h a l l a h
Shabbat Shirah
Exodus 13:17 - 17:16

The text of Parashat Beshallah is available online at
http://www.jtsa.edu/community/parashah/jpstext/beshallah.shtml

H A F T A R A T B e s h a l l a h
Judges 4:4 - 5:31 (Sefardim 5:1 - 31)

The text of the Haftarah for Beshallah is available online at
http://www.jtsa.edu/community/parashah/jpstext/beshallah_haft.shtml

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Light Shabbat candles Friday, February 10 at 5:21 in the Olney, MD area.
Shabbat ends at 6:30 on Saturday, February 11.