B'nai Shalom of Olney Shabbat Announcements May 19, 2007 2 Sivan 5767 Check www.bnaishalomofolney.org for details and updates or contact the office.

PROSPECTIVE MEMBERS AND FAMILIES OF K-2

Join us on Sunday, 5/20 at 10:30am for a Waffle and Ice Cream Social where you will get to meet other families at B'nai Shalom of Olney and get a chance to speak with Board Members and ask about your membership. [More Info]

SHAVUOT - TIKUN LEIS

We have invited our neighboring congregation Shaare Tefilah to join us on Tuesday, May 22nd for our Tikun Leis Shavuot (an evening of study) starting  at 8:00.  Then on the first day of shavout, Wednesday, May 23rd we will be honoring our day school students.  Services start at 9:15 am.

FREE FILM - KEEPING UP WITH THE STEINS

Have you had a Bar/Bat Mitzvah? Have you planned one? Are you planning one now? Are you planning one in the future? Have you ever been to one? Then THIS is the movie for you and your kids on Sunday, May 20th at 7:00pm.

While his parents plan an over-the-top bar mitzvah on his behalf, a 13-year-old boy struggles with his own shyness and his desire to see his father and grandfather reconcile. Directed by Scott Marshall, who deftly mocks Hollywood excess, this sharp but loving satire of materialism took home the Best Feature award at the U.S. Comedy Arts Festival. Jeremy Piven, Jami Gertz, Doris Roberts and newcomer Daryl Sabara lead the standout cast. PG-13

RELIGIOUS SCHOOL

• 5/18 (Fri):     Gr.10 Confirmation, Shabbat Dinner
• 5/20 (Sun):   Gr. 5 Hey Class Israel/Beit Café
• 5/20 (Sun):    Last Sunday of Religious School
• 5/23-24 (Wed – Thurs): Shavuot
• PLEASE NOTE: Report cards will  be hand delivered by  your children on  Sunday, 5/20 (last day of Hebrew School).
• Registration Materials for the next school year will be arriving shortly.

ADULT EDUCATION OFFERINGS

• The Tuesday evening, Back to Basics Judaism Class will not meet this Tuesday, 5/22 but we encourage all to attend the evening of study called Tikkun Leis that is a tradition on the first night of Shavuot it begins at 8:00 pm.
• The Etz Hayim Bible Brunch, will not meet this week and will resume on Thursday, May 31st at 11:00am. The class 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.
• Tefilah Tidbits, taught by Rabbi Ari Sunshine, Last Shabbat Morning of the month Saturday, 5/26 at 9:00am Drop ins welcome
• Adult Hebrew with Jill Epstein, Thursday evenings

KIDDUSH KONVERSATION

There will be a Kiddush Konversation and Lunch on Saturday, June 2 led by our member,  Elaine Senter discussing Volunteer Opportunities in Israel.   This will be the last Kiddush Konversation before the High Holy Days.

We want to thank Gene Newman who has organized the Kiddush Konversation for the past several years. We will be looking for a new coordiator for this wonderful Shabbat Program. Please contact Todd Gardner if you might be interested in organizing the program or being a speaker at one of the lunches.

END OF THE YEAR PICNIC

Correction to page 5 in the newsletter: The item mentioning the Bark Mitzvah on June 3 from 1-3 p.m. has been moved to the fall (date to be determined). We didn’t think it would be befitting of a picnic to have dogs eating hamburgers off of our blankets. The June 3rd date is still accurate, but it will be a Congregational Picnic, where the only dogs will be in buns with ketchup and mustard. [More Info]

HAZAK (MEMBERS 55+ YOUNG)

Join us for Bowling! BSO Hazak, Men's Club and Sisterhood invite you to a social, fun filled afternoon Monday, June 4 at 2:00pm. AMF Shady Grove Lanes. $3.00 PER GAME & $4.68 FOR SHOE RENTAL RSVP TO Rena Shochet, 301-598-0477 OR GMA10BEAR@VERIZON.NET [More Info]

YOUTH DEPARTMENT

A note to all youth members and parents:
When you come to BSO for a youth event, please look on the youth lounge bulletin board or in the new hanging folders on the walls for your information. While Mrs. Epstein loves all of her students and families, it’s so busy in the religious school office on Sunday mornings and she needs to focus her attention on you and your learning! If you have a question that needs immediate attention, you can find contact numbers on the youth board for the event that day. Thank you for your cooperation!

• May 18 – Monthly Shabbat dinner 6 p.m.
• May 20 – USY and Kadima Kings Dominion trip
• May 27 - Kadima and 5th grade Machar Go Kart and pizza!!! [More Info]
• June 3 – Congregational picnic 1-3 p.m. [More Info]
• June 10 – USY and Kadima pool party and USY elections 12-3 p.m. [More Info]

MAH JONG MORNINGS

Every Thursday morning at 9:30am, join us to play Mah Jong. All level players are welcome, we will even teach beginners how to play. We will NOT meet this Thursday, 5/24 due to Shavuot, but join us at Services at 9:00 am.

SISTERHOOD

• May 20th - Seaboard Branch Conference
• June 10th - Sisterhood Appreciation Brunch from 1:00-3:00 at Leslie Rothfelds [More Info]

BUY $100 WORTH OF GROCERY CARDS FOR $100 AND BSO GETS UP TO 5%

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]

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