B'nai Shalom of Olney Shabbat Announcements November 17, 2007 7 Kislev 5768 Check www.bnaishalomofolney.org for details and updates or contact the office.

CANTORIAL CONCERT

• Bring friends and family to join us here this Sunday, November 18 at 5:30 pm for Kol Zimra, a concert featuring Hazzan Sara Geller along with our adult and kids’ choirs, and accompanying musicians. Enjoy Hazzan Geller’s interpretations of Yiddish, Hebrew, and Broadway songs. You’ll hear songs of George Gershwin, Cole Porter, Judy Collins, Bob Dylan, and Carole King. Tickets are $18; Children 9 and under free. Tickets are available from the synagogue office, at the door, or online at  [Ticket Sales] or email:concert@bnaishalomofolney.org.
  
  Stay for post-concert wine, cheese, and refreshments hosted by Sisterhood and Men’s Club. You’ll also be able to order a CD of the concert at a special pre-release price. Thanks to the generous contributors to the Hazzan’s Music Fund, 100% of ticket sales, CD pre-release sales, and program book ads benefit B'nai Shalom of Olney.

FEDERAL HOLIDAY MINYAN

This Thursday (11/22) morning at 9:00 AM there will be a minyan as it is a Federal Holiday - Thanksgiving Day.

INTERGENERATIONAL SHABBAT

Do you have family in from out of town for Thanksgiving? Or is your whole extended family already members of BSO? Would you like to honor them at BSO, and have an aliyah or another honor during the service? Come to our Intergenerational Shabbat on Saturday, November 24! Contact Rena Shochet for more information. 301-598-0477 or gma10bear@verizon.net.

RELIGIOUS SCHOOL

• Junior Congregation Volunteer Assignment List
• 11/18 (Sun): Primary Open House (Parent Visitation) Grades K-2
• 11/21-25 (Wed-Sun): Thanksgiving Vacation – NO RELIGIOUS SCHOOL
• 12/1 (Sat): Junior Congregation
• 12/4 (Tues): 1st Hanukkah Centers
• 12/8 (Sat): Junior Congregation (double credit w/ an adult – bring YOUR PARENT or OLDER BROTHER or SISTER post B’nai Mitzvah)
• 12/9 (Sun): K-2 Hanukkah Centers
• 12/16 (Sun): Dalet Class (Gr. 4) Havdalah Workshop
• 12/22 – 1/1 (Sun-Tues): Winter Vacation - NO RELIGIOUS SCHOOL ATTENTION:
  
  THERE WAS A “TYPO” IN BSO NEWSLETTER AND THERE IS NOT A SCHEDULED JUNIOR CONGREGATION ON NOVEMBER 17TH . The next Junior Congregation is on Saturday, December 1st.
  
  BARNES & NOBLE RIO BOOKFAIR FUNDRAISER - “THANK YOU” to those who supported the Barnes & Noble Fundraiser this past Sunday. We appreciate your hard Work.
  
  Room Parents: The Dalet – Grade 4 class needs additional room parents to assist w/ telephone calls and whatever special assistance a teacher may require.

WORK THE REDSKINS CONCESSIONS AND EARN MONEY FOR B'NAI SHALOM

B'nai Shalom has committed to running the Kosher Concession Stands at all the Redskins Home Games. We are looking for volunteers to be team captains and others to volunteer as well. This is a full day commitment but in the end it is so worth it. For each team we need a minimum of 8-10 people per game (the 8-10 people consists of 1 stand manager, 1 assistant manager and 6 cashiers). Since we will be selling beer, kids under 18 cannot count in the total of people. Please respond to Beth Carchman (bcarchman@comcast.net) to set up a time for the game day managers to have a meeting and training. Anyone on your "team" can be the manager. Gather your closest friends or members of your Havurah to make a team.

SEE FIDDLER ON THE ROOF WITH BSO

B'nai Shalom of Olney is selling tickets to see Fiddler on the Roof at the Olney Theatre Center on either Sunday, 12/2 [SOLD OUT] at 7:30pm or Sunday, 12/16 for the matinee. Join your friends and family at BSO to see this wonderful production. [More Info]

KOACH - COLLEGE AGE MEMBERS

Where are our college students?
Be sure your college student is on B'nai Shalom of Olney's Koach list.  BSO maintains a connection to our college students by sending them holiday greetings and packages as well as the monthly newsletters and weekly announcements.   If you wish to have your student included, send their name, college, mailing address and e-mail address to Ruth Burka at raburka@gmail.com.  Please put BSO Koach in the subject line.  We need to hear from you to update their information, even if their address is the same as last year's.

fOOD FOR THOUGHT LECTURE

Join us for an evening of tasting and learning about Kosher wines. BSO is proud to welcome Dr. Lou Marmon, local wine writer and educator who will discuss Kosher wines, on Wednesday, December 12th at 8:00pm. Dr. Marmon reviews wines for Washington Jewish Week among other publications. $10 for BSO members, $15 non-members* (Paid in advance) *RSVP to Lori Gardner by December 5, 2007. [more info]

SISTERHOOD

• Sisterhood Hanukkah Brunch at the home of Nancy Katkoff, on Sunday, December 2nd at 10:30am. We are adopting a needy family and have a list of items that would be appropriate to bring as gifts. [More Info]

MENS CLUB

• The Men’s Club will once again be selling Entertainment books.  If you are interested please stop in or call the synagogue office.

BSO2WAY

Join the latest interactive B'nai Shalom Listserv BSO2WAY. This email list will provide congregants with the opportunity to discuss topics related to BSO and the greater Jewish Community in an online moderated forum. Have an impact on what is happening at B'nai Shalom from the comfort of your computer keyboard! Send an email to bso2way-subscribe@bnaishalomofolney.org [More Info]

YOUTH DEPARTMENT

• BSO Book Club (Grades 4-6): Sunday, December 9th at 9:30am in the Youth Lounge, Number the Stars [more info]
• Kadima (Grades 6-8) - November 29th- Lounge Night
• USY (High Schoolers) - November 16-18th - USY Fall Convention
• USY (High Schoolers) - November 25th, TBD - Football Game
• Remember to register your children for Youth Groups this coming fall. Registration forms are available online

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

KOSHER MART IS NOW AVAILABLE!
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 Mike Zucker, 301-570-6643 for more info.   [Order Online] [More Info]

SAVE THE FOLLOWING DATES FOR UPCOMING EVENTS: