B'nai Shalom of Olney Shabbat Announcements December 1, 2007 21 Kislev 5768 Check www.bnaishalomofolney.org for details and updates or contact the office.

DISABILITIES AWARENESS SHABBAT

On Friday, Dec 7, 2007 during services, we are pleased to welcome Sue Schwartz retired after 30 years in the Montgomery County, Maryland Public Schools' Deaf and Hard of Hearing Program. She created the Parent Infant Program in 1972 and worked as its coordinator and teacher for 10 years. Following that, she held a variety of positions within the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Program. From 1983 until 2002 she worked as Parent Counselor, a position she created, assisting families from the infant level through high school. Dr. Schwartz is the author of The New Language of Toys (2004) and Choices in Deafness – 3rd Edition (2007). She is the proud grandparent of six wonderful grandchildren. Choices in Deafness includes stories of two children from B’nai Shalom.

On Saturday, Dec 8, 2007, Susan Ingram joins us to help us understand children and adults disabled by Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities. Community Support Services, Inc, (www.css-md.org ) established in June 1994, is one of the leading providers of specialized care to individuals with autism and other complex developmental delays in Montgomery County . CSS is funded by Maryland ’s Developmental Disability Administration (DDA). We are pleased to have Susan Ingram, Executive Director of CSS, and long-time advocate for children and adults with severe challenges. Susan will speak about CSS, her experience in working with this population, as well as her view of inclusion of this population in the community. Susan and a few parents that have family members receiving support from CSS will be with us for Kiddush Conversation and Lunch directly after services. One of the families are members of BSO.

COMEDY NIGHT AT B'NAI SHALOM OF OLNEY

B'nai Shalom presents Joel Chasnoff, Saturday, January 19th at 8:00pm . Featuring a dessert reception. Admission $35/adult and $18/teen. [More Info]
Joel Chasnoff has taken the stage in seven countries around the globe at some of the world’s premier comedy venues, Jewish and corporate events across North America and Europe and hundreds of college and club dates nationwide. On tour, Joel has opened for such top-name acts as Jon Stewart and Lewis Black of The Daily Show and Gilbert Gottfried.

Joel Chasnoff brings creativity and imagination to comedy and an innovative look at Jewish life. Joel’s comedy is based on real Judaism and Jewish experiences – such experiences as his nine years in Jewish Day School, his service in the Israel Defense Forces, and your family’s Shabbat dinner. Unlike many Jewish comics, stereotypes play no role in Joel’s act. Instead, Joel finds humor in the intricacies and details of Judaism and Jewish life. Check him out at www.joelchasnoff.com

BRING ON THE LIGHT

As Hanukkah is quickly approaching, please consider super-charging your Hanukkah experience by visiting one of the Jewish Foundation for Group Homes during Hanukah. There are 21 homes in neighborhoods each with 4 to 6 adult residents with developmental disabilities. You are invited to contact Linda Yitzchak at lyitzchak@jfgh.org to arrange a Hanukah visit. You would truly be bringing light and joy into the homes by lighting candles, reciting the blessings, singing songs and playing dreidle with the JFGH residents. It promises to be one of your most enjoyable 5768 Hanukah memories.

RELIGIOUS SCHOOL

• Junior Congregation Volunteer Assignment List
• 2/1 (Sat): Junior Congregation   
• 12/4 (Tues): 1st  Hanukkah Candle
• 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
• 12/15 (Sat): Junior Congregation
• 12/16 (Sun): Dalet Class (Gr. 4) Havdalah Workshop (Please Note: The Gr. 4 Havdalah Service is scheduled for Sat. January 12th , 2008)
• 12/22 – 1/1 (Sun-Tues): Winter Vacation - NO RELIGIOUS SCHOOL
• 1/2 (Wed): Religious School Resumes
• 1/6 (Sun): Vav Class (Gr. 4) Generations Fair - All congregants are invited

  Please Note:  There is an additional Junior Congregation on December 15th which was not on the original Calendar.

  Room Parents:  The Vav – Grade 6 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.

HAVURAH

The Havurah committee is trying to form a new Havurah geared towards single members of all ages. A Havurah is a great way to meet new people and to form a close knit group within the ever expanding membership of B'nai Shalom of Olney. If you are interested in joining this Havurah please contact Sharon Agranov, Havurah Chair at (301) 260-9303 or sharonagranov@verizon.net.

FIDDLER ON THE ROOF TICKET AVAILABLE FOR PICKUP AT BSO

B'nai Shalom of Olney has your tickets for Fiddler on the Roof at the Olney Theatre Center on either Sunday, 12/2 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]
• Sisterhood Meeting, Wednesday, 12/5 at 8:00 pm

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.
• Men's Club Meeting, Wednesday, 12/5 at 8:00 pm
• Seaboard Region Federation of Jewish Men’s Clubs Blue Yarmulke Men-of-the-Year Dinner. B'nai Shalom of Olney will honor Ed Stutsky as our honoree. Sunday, January 20th at Congregation Har Shalom. [More Info]

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

• The Most Up-to-date info can be found at www.bnaishalomofolney.org/BSO_FILES/youth.htm
• USY
  • Dec. 8 - 7-9:30pm - Hanukkah Party at Lauren Rosenthal's House
  • Dec. 9 - 3:30-5:00pm - Community Hanukkah Party
  • Dec. 18 - 7-9:00pm - USY Lounge Night
  • Dec. 23-30 - USY International Convention
• Kadima
  • Dec. 8 - 7:30-10:30pm - Hanukkah Blow Out Dance at JCC
  • Dec. 9 - 3:30-5:00pm - Community Hanukkah Party
  • Dec. 20 - 7-9:00pm - Kadima Lounge Night
• Machar
  • Dec. 2 - 10:30-12:30pm - Hanukkah Gift Making for Olney Help
  • Dec. 9 - 3:30-5:00pm - Community Hanukkah Party
• Bonim
  • Dec. 2 - 10:30-12:30pm - Hanukkah Gift Making
  • Dec. 9 - 3:30-5:00pm - Community Hanukkah Party
• BSO Book Club (Grades 4-6): Sunday, December 9th at 9:30am in the Youth Lounge, Number the Stars [more info]
• Remember to register your children for Youth Groups. 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: