B'nai Shalom of Olney Shabbat Announcements February 17, 2007 29 Shevat 5767 Check www.bnaishalomofolney.org for details and updates or contact the office.

PURIM

• Purim Hoagie Dinner, Saturday, March 3rd at 6:00 PM [More Info Reservation Required]
• Purim Nite Lite, Saturday, March 3rd at 6:45 PM (Appropriate for ages 0 - 7 and their parents of course!)
• Minyan, Saturday, March 3rd at 7:45 PM (In the Chapel)
• Megillah Nite Live, Saturday, March 3rd at 8:00 PM (Appropriate for ages 8 - 99)
• Minyan and Traditional Megillah Reading, Sunday March 4th at 9:00 AM (In the Sanctuary)
• Purim Carnival, Sunday, March 4th, at 11:00 AM

RELIGIOUS SCHOOL

• 2/15 (Thurs.) – Jill Epstein leaves for Mitzvah Heroes trip to Israel.  If you would like to send a monetary donation with Jill for any of the Mitzvah Heroes, please bring it to the Religious School Office prior to Thursday 2/15.
• 2/18 (Sun.) – PRESIDENT’s WEEKEND – NO RELIGIOUS SCHOOL
• Change of date:  Gr.6/Vav Wimpel Workshop will be on Sunday, April 22nd instead of April 15th.
• Please note that there are NO REGULARLY SCHEDULED CLASSES ON SUNDAY, MARCH 4th DUE TO THE PURIM CARNIVAL.  WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU AT THE PURIM CARNIVAL WHICH BEGINS AT 11:00 AM
• Come to the Purim Carnival and Order Your Hamantaschen Today [Purim Info] [Hamantaschen Order] [Volunteer Today] [Order Lunch]
• Inclement Weather: Please check the following sites regarding School Closings: BSO News, Religious School Telephone, WTOP.

ADULT EDUCATION OFFERINGS

• Bible Brunch, Exploring Etz Hayim, taught by Rabbi Ari Sunshine, Thursday Mornings - Drop ins welcome
• Tefilah Tidbits, taught by Rabbi Ari Sunshine, Last Shabbat Morning of the month - First Session Saturday, 2/24
• FREE FILM: The Syrian Bride, Sunday, February 25th at 7:00pm
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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: Medieval Perspectives

FROM HAZZAN GELLER

• MAGEVET – Yale University’s A Cappella Singing Group, Wednesday night, March 14 - 7:15pm , we listen to some excellent Jewish vocal music.  Please join students of our Upper School for a FREE concert and discussion with .
• 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]

YOUTH DEPARTMENT

• On Friday, February 23 at 6 pm, we are having our monthly Shabbat Dinner at BSO. This month’s theme is YOUTH. Please send in your reservations today [More Info]
• Attention Kadimaniks! Come to the youth lounge every Tuesday night from 8-9 pm to watch American Idol! Eat snacks, hang out with friends and sing your hearts out with the contestants! No RSVP necessary, just yourselves!!!  
• Kadima - Join Kadima in decorating your very own Sim Shalom Siddur, Sunday, February 25th following Religious School, have lunch and meet your new advisor! [More Info]
• Kadima Kallah, March 9-11th for Sixth through Eighth Graders - Spring Kadima Kallah is a time for 6th and 7th graders from all over the Seaboard Region (including Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina and Washington, D.C.) to get together and make new friends, participate in fun games and activities, experience Judaism and have a fantastic time [Register Today]
• USY Board Meeting, Thursday, February 22nd, at 6:00 PM

NURSERY SCHOOL

• TOT SHABBAT
  Join our very special Shabbat Morning Tot Shabbat on February 24th at 11:00am
  

SISTERHOOD

• March 7 Sisterhood Board Meeting at BSO 8:00pm
• March 15 Women's Seder at B'nai Israel
• March 18 Branch Torah Fund Event
• 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.

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: