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B'nai Shalom of Olney Shabbat Announcements December 15, 2006 24 Kislev 5767 Check www.bnaishalomofolney.org for details and updates or contact the office.

RABBI SUNSHINE'S INSTALLATION WEEKEND CELEBRATION

• Don't forget to RSVP right away if you plan on joining us for ANY of the events this weekend, December 15-17. Even if there is no cost involved, it is important for us to get head counts. We want to ensure that we are properly prepared. A large group of volunteer members have been working hard to make this a very special weekend for our congregation. We hope you can join us and bring a prospective member! [Download an Invitation]
• Weekend of December 15-17 - Rabbi Sunshine's Installation
  • Friday Night Family Shabbat Dinner - Reserve your spot now!
  • Friday Night Service - Musical Shabbat
  • Saturday Morning Shabbat Service with Installation (Babysitting Available) - Choir Performing
  • K'tongregation (K-2) Shabbat Morning Service
  • Junior Congregation
  • Kiddush Luncheon - Bring your entire family after services to a lovely luncheon honoring Rabbi Sunshine
  • Saturday Evening Dance - Reserve your tickets now for a Gala Catered Dinner/Dance including entertainment by Doug Sandler famous Washington Talent DJ!
  • Sunday Family Hanukkah Carnival for Children of All Ages (Moonbounce, Games, Scene-It, Scavenger Hunt, Israeli Dancing, Music, Prizes)
  • Sunday Community Chanukkah Lighting Ceremony - Invite your friends and neighbors to join us at Olney's only Community Candle Lighting

WINTER COAT AND WARM CLOTHES DRIVE

Bring your warm coats, hats, gloves, blankets and the like to the Hanukkah party and Community-Wide Candle Lighting on 12/17!

sisterhood gift shop special hanukah hours

Tuesday and Wednesday 4:15PM – 6:45PM
Sunday 12/17 8:15AM – 6PM.
These hours are through 12/20. We are also open by appointment, call Judy Exler (301) 570-9006 or Julie Fader (301) 260-8737.
Volunteers are needed to work in the gift shop during these hours - please contact Judy or Julie if you can give 1 or more hours of your time!

Igive while hanukkah shopping

Before you go online to buy your Hanukkah gifts, Join www.iGive.com/bso. Make sure you join iGIVE and designate B'nai Shalom of Olney as your benefactor. Shop at merchants like Barnes & Noble, Eddie Bauer, Lands’ End and PETsMART… super savings and deals every day … and of course, free donations to Your Cause! Join www.iGive.com/bso, and then shop till you drop. We’ll appreciate it!

RELIGIOUS SCHOOL

• On December 16th, part of Rabbi Sunshine's inspiration weekend Jr. Congregation is at 10:30 am (versus 9:30 am) and so we can join the congregation for a "Kiddush" luncheon.

HAZAK

National Annual Hazak Shabbat is January 6, 2007.  Our B’nai Shalom Hazak Chapter will be participating in the service and hosting the Kiddush. Contact Rintzi Pollack if you would like to participate.

GIFT CARDS

Grocery Gift Cards are debit (prepaid) cards to use at Giant, Shoppers Food Warehouse, and Kosher Mart. Each time you purchase Grocery Gift Cards, up to 5% of the purchase goes to B’nai Shalom of Olney. You can buy cards by cash, check (you may elect ACH - automatic clearing house), or credit card*.  Cards can be purchased weekly, monthly or quarterly. Contact Nadine Zucker, 301-570-6643 for more info.   [Order Online] [More Info]

YOUTH DEPARTMENT

• One of Kind USY Event - Spend the night at the National Aquarium in Baltimore, Sunday Night, January 14th - Monday, January 15th - Private Dolphin Show, Feed the Sharks, Backstage Tour, Kosher Dinner, Breakfast and Snacks! [More Info]
• B'nai Shalom of Olney would like to stay in touch with your son or daughter in college. We maintain a connection to them by sending holiday greetings, packages and the monthly newsletters and weekly announcements. If you want your college student(s) on the B'nai Shalom of Olney Koach list, please send an e-mail with their name, school, mailing address, e-mail and year of graduation to Ruth Burka at raburka@aol.com. Please also forward this message on to other families who may be interested in adding their children to this list.

SISTERHOOD

• Seaboard Sisterhood Education Day, Sunday, January 7th at Congregation Olam Tikvah [more info]
• Oneg Hostesses schedule can be found online

MEN's CLUB

Men's Club is selling Entertainment 2007 Books, contact Larry Parizer if you'd like to purchase one.