B'nai Shalom of Olney Shabbat Announcements February 3, 2007 15 Shevat 5767 - TU B'SHEVAT Check www.bnaishalomofolney.org for details and updates or contact the office.

RELIGIOUS SCHOOL

• 2/3 (Sat) – Junior Congregation
• 2/3 (Sat) - Gr. 6/Vav Service ( 7th Grade PARENT VOLUNTEER NEEDED to help in the Kitchen)
• 2/4 (Sun) – Gr. 7/Zayin. Parents and Students will come on Sunday, 2/4, at 9 a.m. instead of 10:45 a.m. to join Men’s Club for their annual Worldwide Wrap and breakfast. This is a wonderful chance to learn the correct way of how to wear a tallit and tefillin. This service is also the same service that the students will be leading on Sunday, March 18th. Let’s have 100% participation.
• 2/11 (Sun) – Reminder: Kindergarten/Gan Parent/Child Workshop is Sunday, February 11 during regular Sunday School hours.
  
  
• OTHER ANNOUNCEMENTS: If people want to know about International University on 1/21 they can go to the “Washington Jewish Week” website at: www.washingtonjewishweek.com and click on “News & Features” to read Jill’s article.
• Inclement Weather: Please check the following sites regarding School Closings: BSO News, Religious School Telephone, WTOP.

** If you haven’t RSVP’d for any of the class services please send us your response.

FROM MRS. EPSTEIN, RELIGIOUS SCHOOL DIRECTOR

I am asked to bring several items to distribute during my Mitzvah Heroes Trip to Israel and would love B'nai Shalom to participate in this Mitzvah. I would need all items by Sunday, February 10th so I have time to sort and pack them. Please drop off items in the collection box in the lobby.

The agencies are accepting NEW items ONLY, here are the categories:

Group A
Small School Supplies-pens, pencils, colored pens and pencils, crayons, erasers, markers

Group B
Dental supplies for children-floss, children’s toothbrushes, small tubes of toothpaste, rubber gloves, little toys dentists give out to kids who visit-for a free children’s dental clinic

Group C
Socks for Infants, Onesies, Infant pj’s, Women’s pantyhose and knee hi’s in a variety of sizes; colors: black, nude, white, gray.

Group D
Letters to Soldiers-(We will also do this activity in our classes.) One of the trips activities will be to visit with Barbara Silverman from the organization, A Package From Home. There we will prepare packages with the items that we bring for the soldiers.

Group E
(veterinary medicines)
If you are a vet and can donate medicine such as Clavomax, Dontral Plus or Rimadyl, please contact Jill Epstein.

ADULT EDUCATION OFFERINGS

New Adult Education Classes are beginning at B'nai Shalom of Olney began on Tuesday, January 16th. It's not too late to sign up by filling out the registration form or contacting Annette Bozinko at adulted@bnaishalomofolney.org

• Back to the Basics Judaism, taught by Rabbi Ari Sunshine, Tuesday Evenings
• Bible Brunch, Exploring Etz Hayim, taught by Rabbi Ari Sunshine, Thursday Mornings
• Tefilah Tidbits, taught by Rabbi Ari Sunshine, Last Shabbat Morning of the month - First Session Saturday, 1/27
• Adult Hebrew, taught by Jill Epstein, Education Director
• Kiddush Konversation: Saturday, 2/3 at 12:00pm - The Impact of Radical Islamic Culture on Western Governments - Dr. Earl Kudlick
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The Etz Hayim Bible Brunch offers a new essay each week. As a result drop-ins are ALWAYS welcome. Come to as many or as few as you can fit into your schedule. Babysitting will be available, so please contact the office if you will need a sitter. It is suggested that you read the essays before class. Copies of the Etz Hayim can be found in the Sanctuary or can be purchased through the synagogue office.
This week's Etz Hayim Essay will be Revelation: Biblical and Rabbinic Perspectives, page 1398 on Thursday, 2/8 at 11:00am

LEARN THE SHABBAT SERVICE ONLINE

Hazzan Geller has been posting various parts of the Friday Night, Saturday Morning and Festival prayers online for you and your children to learn at home! There are also several Torah Reading available. Check them out and feel free to download them to your handheld MP3 Players. [Dowload Now]

FROM HAZZAN GELLER

• Students in the Fifth and Sixth Grade Service (and all others) can find recordings of the prayers they are learning online .
• March 14 evening – save the date, more info to come:  Hazzan’s Music Fund presents MAGEVET – Yale’s premier Jewish a capella group.

SPECIAL NEEDS AND ACCESSIBILITY AWARENESS

Saturday, February 3 - Disabilities Awareness speaker during morning service.  Judy Waldman of Jewish Foundation for Group Homes will address the congregation about work of the Foundation and about her experiences raising a daughter with disabilities.

YOUTH DEPARTMENT

• Bonim is inviting everyone to the James Wand Magic Show on Sunday, February 4th at 10:45am [More Info]
• B'nai Shalom of Olney sent Hanukah cards to your college students. If your child did not get a card, then we probably don't have the correct information for them. We 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.

YOUTH MACCABI GAMES TRYOUTS

Tryouts for the 2007 JCC Maccabi Games are beginning NOW!  The Games will be held this summer in Houston, TX; Orange County, CA and Baltimore, MD.  The JCC of Greater Washington will be sending 16 teams to the Games in almost every sport.  Eligible athletes are Jewish boys and girls ages 12- 16 year olds (depending upon the sport.)  For additional information, please go to www.jccgw.org  and click on the Games logo on the home page or go to www.jccgwmaccabi.org for all the latest on Team Greater Washington.  If you have questions, please call Caroline Cardullo at 301-348-3890 or email her at ccardullo@jccgw.org

NURSERY SCHOOL

• PAJAMA HAVDALAH FOR YOUNG FAMILIES
  A program for young families with children ages two through five years old. Join Rabbi Sunshine, Hazzan Geller and Pam Gorin on Saturday night, February 3rd at 5:30 pm to say “good-bye” to the Shabbat. [More Info]

SISTERHOOD

• Join Sisterhood as we present the Torah Fund Education Program, with presentations by Rabbi Sunshine and Hazzan Geller on Sunday, February 11th [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.
Men's Club sponsored World Wide Wrap will be held on Sunday, February 4th at 9:00am - Come learn how to wrap tefillin!

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]

SAVE THE FOLLOWING DATES FOR UPCOMING EVENTS: