B'nai Shalom of Olney Shabbat Announcements March 14, 2009 18 Adar 5769 Check www.bnaishalomofolney.org for details and updates or contact the office.
Please send a post-B'nai Mitzvah member of your family to Minyan this week. Sunday @ 9:00am, Monday - Thursday @ 7:30pm or Friday @ 6:45am

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Girl Scouts to be honored at b'nai SHalom

• Saturday, March 14 @ 9:30 a.m.- Please come to our third annual Girl Scout Shabbat! This year, the service will be held during Junior Congregation service, and we will have three Girl Scouts receiving awards. Congratulations to: Hayley Abramowitz, Sarah Levy, Sydney Abramowitz

Tobi Dickstein to be Honored as B’nai Shalom’s Young Leader

B’nai Shalom of Olney and Seaboard Region of United Synagogue will be honoring our member, Tobi Dickstein on March 15, 2009 at 5pm, during the second annual Young Leadership - Azor hof Hayam Recognition Reception. The reception will take place at Congregation B'nai Tzedek, at 10621 South Glen Road, in Potomac, Maryland. The exciting evening will be a night of friendship and sacred community, as well as good food, wine and entertainment.

The Seaboard Region will highlight Tobi’s leadership and commitment to our synagogue, synagogue life and to Conservative Judaism. Please join us for this celebration or consider submitting a congratulatory ad in the program.  More information is available at http://www.uscj.org/seabd/RegionalPrograms/USCJAzorHoffInvitationv5.pdf

B'nai Mitzvah SHowcase Comes to BSO

• Monday, March 16 @ 6:30 p.m.- What is Mitzvah Madness? Mitzvah Madness is a special event beginning with a "cocktail hour" featuring the newest and most popular novelty acts. Next are interactive performances by select bands, MC/DJs and dancers showcasing their sought after talents. Don't miss any of the action! We encourage all guests to arrive before showtime and stay through the last performance. All who wish to attend are encouraged to RSVP. [info]

JSSA’S SYNAGOGUE LIAISON PROGRAM AT  BSO

Wednesday, March 18 @ 8:00 p.m. - Caring for Aging Parents: A Balancing Act; Leslie Kessler, a licensed professional who works at JSSA's Department of Aging, will lead this discussion.

We are pleased to announce that effective immediately, our new Synagogue Liaison from JSSA will be available to provide a consultation to any BSO member. Leslie Kessler, LCSW-C, is a licensed clinical social worker and is available to meet at the congregation or at her office in the JSSA building on Montrose Road. As a reminder, she is able to offer strategies and guidance on a range of issues from caring for aging parents and complicated family dynamics, to challenging transitions and managing stress.

You can contact Leslie directly by email or phone at 301-816-2653 to make an appointment or ask a question.  Consultations are free and confidential. She can also be helpful with referrals to JSSA and other community resources, when necessary.

Monthly ShabBat Dinner For March

• March 20 @ 6:00 p.m. - Monthly Shabbat Dinner. Men's Clubs own Stan Dubin is cooking the food with the help of his Men's Club chefs. [make reservations]

KIDDUSH kONVERSATION

• Saturday, March 21 @ 12:00 p.m. - Come and meet Leslie Kessler, LCSW-C our new synagogue liaison from JSSA. Leslie will be presenting "de-Stressing During Stressful Times: Strategies and Techniques to Strengthen Ourselves".

Nursery School

• Friday, March 27 @ 5:45 p.m. -  Come enjoy a music-filled Tot Shabbat (perfect for ages 1-6) and a yummy "tater" dinner! (full dairy/parve baked potato bar and fish sticks and tater tots).  Family friendly price: maximum $16/family!   Contact Rachel Goldschmidt (301) 260-9558 {RSVP}
• Sunday, May 3rd @ 10:00 a.m.- 2:30 p.m. - Rockin' Family Expo at BSO! Family fun activities, concerts by well-known band Rocknoceros and Crash, bounce house/slide, Olney-area business expo, Little Gym exhibition show, GIANT Raffle baskets and MORE! Come see what all the buzz is about!   More information? Carolyn Kelley Klinger (301) 570-1256. Have a business that you'd like to showcase?  Space info available! Contact Carolyn Klinger  .
• Wednesday, April 1 @ 9:45 a.m.- 10:45 a.m. - "Conservative Judaism 101" an informal discussion with Rabbi Ari Sunshine. Did you grow up in a Reform temple?  Were you raised Orthodox?  Are you new to the BSO community?  Perhaps you aren't Jewish but your spouse is.  What exactly is Conservative Judaism?  Rabbi Sunshine will help us understand the spectrum of Jewish beliefs/values and where BSO stands on some of the issues important to the Conservative Jewish movement.  Ask the Rabbi--submit your questions about BSO/Conservative Judaism in advance.  Please join us for this informative class.  Open to all of BSO--nursery school, religious school, and prospective members. For more information contact by email Stacey Kane or phone (301) 879-8319.

King of the Jews

• Sunday, April 5 @ 7:30 p.m. - Buy your tickets now through B'nai Shalom of Olney as we go as a group to see King of the Jews at the Olney theater. Olney brings you the WORLD PREMIERE of an intense drama that rivals Schindler's List. Adapted from the acclaimed book by the same name, King of the Jews dares to explore to excruciating moral dilemma of the Judenrat, the group of Jewish officials in the ghettos of Europe who were forced to collaborate with the Nazis. It is a compelling story of power, politics, despair, and courage. Newsweek called the book, "Thoroughly engrossing." The Jerusalem Post called it, "Beautiful, powerful, haunting...There can be no finer memorial to the victims." And The San Francisco Chronicle said it was, "The best book yet to be written on the Holocaust

CONGREGATIONAL SECOND SEDER

Thursday, April 9 @ 6:45 - 10:15 p.m. The second seder will once again be held in the Isadore and Rebecca Kramer Social Hall at B’nai Shalom of Olney. The seder will be conducted by Rabbi Sunshine and Hazzan Geller. All seating is reserved, and everyone is welcome. RSVP required by April 1, 2009. [More Info] [reservations]

RELIGIOUS SCHOOL

• Saturday March 14: Junior Congregation—Girl Scouts Shabbat
• Sunday March 15: Dalet 4 Class Weddings Rehearsal
• Wednesday March 18: Dalet 4 Class Wedding Rehearsal
• Sunday March 22: Dalet 4 Class Weddings
• Sunday March 22: Mark Pelavin, associate director of the Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism (RAC) speaks to the Zayin 7 students—parents are welcome to join from 11:00AM-12:00PM
• Saturday March 28: Junior Congregation
• Sunday March 29: Gimel 3 field trip to the Matzah Factory
• Sunday March 29: Darfur Seder for Zayin 7 students and their parents ($5 donation for Darfur)
• Sunday April 5-Friday April 17: Spring/Passover Break
• Gimel 3 and Dalet 4 parents: Please RSVP for the Matzah Factory field trip (Gimel 3) and the Class Weddings (Dalet 4) by March 15th.

Sisterhood

• Tzedakah Project - Sisterhood, along with Women’s League - Seaboard Region, is collecting travel size toiletries – soap, shampoo, conditioner and mouthwash – at their Spring Conference on May 3rd.  These items will be made into baskets to be used as centerpieces at the conference and will then be donated to a shelter in Baltimore.  Please place any items that you have to donate in the “Sisterhood Toiletries Tzedakah Basket” in the B’nai Shalom of Olney office by April 24th.  You can contact Toni Stifano-Walton (inot909@comcast.net) with any questions.
• Sunday, March 15 @ 1:30 - Torah Fund Tea - The Road Less Traveled at Adas Israel Congregation [info]
• Sunday, March 22 @ 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. - Sisterhood Book Club at the home of Sunny Grunder:10 Fitzhugh Court
  Silver Spring, MD 20906. It's in Leisure World near the Norbeck Rd. entrance. The book is "Friday Night Knitting Club" by Kate Jacobs. PLEASE RSVP TO Dorothy by email or phone Sunny at 301 438-2446.
  
• March Oneg Hostesses:
• March 13 - Toni Stifano-Walton
• March 20 - Lisa Segal

Now Available -Challah Order

Many of you have asked where we get the challahs for Shabbat Dinners, many of you have asked where we get the challahs we have in the office on Thursday --- well now you can get your own.....Attached is the new Challah order form for the spring 2009. Please turn in by the end of February if you would like to start delivery at the beginning of March. Once placed challahs will be available for pick up on Thursday afternoons in the synagogue office. Have a Happy Challah Day! [order form]

FACEBOOK

B'nai Shalom of Olney is now on Facebook! Check us out! Questions: send us an email.

YOUTH 

• Sunday, April 19th 9 a.m.-7 p.m. (times approximate): Join over 200 USYers and Kadimaniks for a day of fun at Kings Dominion!!!! $63, bus transportation and admission included!  Send in attached registration form to reserve spot by April 3rd. Address is on top of application. Email Shira Kaplan, Director of Youth Activities, Seaboard Region with questions. YOU MUST BE A MEMBER OF USY OR KADIMA TO ATTEND. Contact Youth Director Mara Bayewitz to join in time for the trip!!
• USY: Evan Rosenthal, Advisor - 301.706.6763
• Saturday night, March 28th, ROLLER SKATING AND MORE OVERNIGHT! Roller skating, swimming, basketball, volleyball, Texas Hold ‘Em and other card games, snacks, and more! Other USY chapters invited! Fill out Roller skating on line application ASAP, and use enclosed google checkout for payment!!
• March 15th 8:30 p.m. Come see the USY Basketball game at Richard Montgomery High School. No entry fee, but ruach required! Check out the game schedule attached.
• Thank you to the attendees of the Purim Megillah Madness at 6:45 pm Monday evening, March 9. With your “ransom” money for the rabbi, USY collected over $100 to donate to Tikun Olam! Todah Raba!
• Do you want to get new babysitting gigs and help others in need at the same time? If you answered yes, then USY needs YOU to baby-sit for families Saturday evening, April 18th starting at 8:30-8:35 pm, for adults who want to attend the Artist in Residence event here at BSO!  The money you collect goes to Tikun Olam, and you get SSL hours for your time. You can baby-sit in pairs, same gender only. Contact Becca Fleischer if you want to babysit. You do not need to be a USY member to participate, but we want you to join USY anyway!!
• Think you have a knack for creative writing or expression? Love to write stories, poems, or take pictures? Check out Shalhevet-USY Creative Arts Magazine and see if you have anything to say about USY, in your own special way.
• Kadima: Shira Engelhart, Advisor- 216.470.2764 
  • Come cheer on BSO's Kadima basketball team in their final game before the playoffs!! When: Sunday March 15th. The game starts at 5:30, but we are going to meet at 5:00 so that we can make posters and banners! Where: Richard Montgomery high school 250 Richard Montgomery Dr Rockville, MD 20852 Why: So that we can cheer Kadima into the playoffs! Families welcome and encouraged to attend. Dinner at Sienna’s after the event for players, Kadimaniks and families. Click this link to fill out the event form so that we can plan accordingly!!   Kadima Basketball Game and Dinner March 15, 2009
• Machar: Michelle Schwarz, Advisor
  • Thank you to USYer Sloan Friedman who signed autographs for Machar kids after his fantastic performance in Rock and Roll Revival at Sherwood High School!
  • Info coming next week on the Pesach Supermarket Scavenger Hunt scheduled March 29th! 
• Bonim: Melanie and Brian Lubin, Advisors

SAVE THE FOLLOWING DATES FOR UPCOMING EVENTS:

• Jewish Community Events Calendar
• Sunday, March 15, 2009 @ 10:00 a.m. - Partnership for Jewish Life and Learning presents, Routes: Exploring Jewish Together, in the Marvin Center, George Washington University. This community-wide day of learning will offer a multitude of sessions conducted by both local and nationally well-known Jewish educators and speakers. [More Info]
• Wednesday, April 22,2009 at 10:45 AM - 1:30 PM- HAZAK Travel to The Israeli EMBASSY - where we will be briefed on "Israel's Relationship with the USA".  Lunch will be included and bus transportation is available. Details.
  
• Sunday, April 26 - April 29 - You care about domestic abuse. You’ve signed the action alerts. You’ve listened to the trainers on the monthly National Alliance calls. Now you have the opportunity to engage with these issues head on and share and strategize with colleagues from around the world in a collaborative space at JWI’s Fourth International Conference on Domestic Abuse 

Message from B'nai Shalom

Please remember that all synagogue directories, youth group rosters and class lists are intended for your personal use only.  The names contained in this directory are to be used to facilitate the operations of BSO and in order to provide a means for social interaction among members.  BSO does not sell the contact information and does not disseminate this information for any purposes not stated herein.  The listed congregants have not authorized the use of their contact information for commercial purposes.  The use of the information contained in the directories, youth group rosters and class lists for any other purpose is expressly prohibited. 

TEXT OF WEEKLY TORAH PORTION IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY THE JEWISH THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY OF AMERICA

Parsha for Ki Tissa
Exodus 30:11 - 34:35

Haftarah for Ki Tissa
I Samuel 15:2 - 34

Podast for Parsha Ki Tissa 5769