B'nai Shalom of Olney Shabbat Announcements March 6, 2010 20 Adar 5770 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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CONGREGANT OF THE YEAR

• It is time once again to nominate BSO’s Shining Star (aka.. Congregant of the year) and we are going to try something a little different this year -  We will have two different B'nai Shalom of Olney Stars; The Rising Star and The Shining Star
  • The Rising Star -  If you know of someone who has recently (within the past five years - new member or long time member) become involved in B'nai Shalom of Olney, who has started doing work as a volunteer above and beyond, someone who does without being asked, someone who is generous with his/her time unconditionally, then please nominate that person for this years Rising Star!
  • The Shining Star - If you know of someone who is always doing/ and has always done work as a volunteer above and beyond, someone who does without being asked, someone who is generous with his/her time unconditionally, then please nominate that person for this years Shining Star!
• Please email your nominees to Shelley Engel by March 18, 2010.  [nomination form]

ADULT EDUCATION

• Tuesday Evenings March 9 and 16 @ 8:00 - The Haggadah: From Soup to Afikoman - Come join Rabbi Sunshine as we explore the Haggadah together in preparation for our Passover Seders. Bring back lots of "food for thought" to your families and friends! Questions? Contact Rabbi Sunshine.

SISTERHOOD

• Sunday March 14 @ 2 p.m. - Please join sisterhood for afternoon tea on at the home of Andi Sacks, for further details contact Enid Libster.

• March 19 @ 6:15 p.m. - Monthly Shabbat Dinner. Men's Clubs own Stan Dubin is cooking the food with the help of his Men's Club chefs. [reservations]

KIDDUSH KONVERSATION

• Sarturday, March 20 @ 12:15 p.m. - Kiddush Konversation - Harvey Perrit will lead a discussion on the book "1948, The First Arab-Israeli War" by Benny Morris. 

PIZZA BINGO

• Sunday, March 21 @ 4:00 p.m. - Join us for kid-friendly bingo (with lots of prizes!), pizza and ice cream sundaes! For more information: Stacey Kane 301-879-8319 [reservation]

MONTHLY FILM FESTIVAL

• Sunday, March 21 @ 7:00 p.m. - Gloomy Sunday - As the turmoil of World War II engulfs Hungary, a Budapest eatery, Restaurant Szabo, hosts its own conflicts. Its restaurant owner, Laszlo, hires pianist Andras, and both men love Ilona, which is further complicated when their regular customer Hans, an SS colonel, begins to pursue Ilona's affections. Watch the Trailer

B'NAI MITZVAH MADNESS COMES TO BSO

• Monday, March 22 @ 6:30 p.m.- What is Mitzvah Madness? First it is a great way to see BSO Social Hall all dressed up and ready to party!! PLUS - 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. Free admission. [info]

RELIGIOUS SCHOOL

• Saturday, March 6 @ 9:30 a.m - Minyan B’Yachad
• Friday, March 12 @ 7:30 p.m. - Gan K – Bet 2 Service
• Saturday, March 13 @ 9:30 a.m - The Girl Scouts of Olney/Brookeville Service Unit 31-2 are holding their fifth annual GS Shabbat in the family and student learning service, Minyan B'Yachad
• Sunday, March 14 - Dalet 4 Weddings
• Saturday, March 20 @ 9:30 a.m. – Minyan B’Yachad
• Sunday, March 21 @10:30 a.m. –Gimel 3 Field Trip to the Matzah Factory
• Sunday, March 28 – Tuesday April 6 – Spring Break
• Monday March 29 - Tuesday April 6 – Passover

• Thank you to everyone for making this years Purim Carnival one to remember!  Thank you to all of our sponsors, volunteers, teachers, friends and families for helping us celebrate Purim.  It was a great success, not just for our synagogue, but for our community as a whole. 

• The Learning Center is looking for volunteers who can help on Sundays between the hours of 10:30 - 1:30.  Any increment of time would be helpful.They usually meet with each student for about 15 - 20 minutes at a time. Volunteers should like to work with kids, have a lot of patience, and be proficient in Hebrew reading, prayers, and be able to help with bar and bat mitzvah prayers.  This is strictly on a volunteer basis.  The age of the students that we work with are from grade 3 through grade 7.  If you are interested in volunteering, please contact Judy Allal, the BSO Sunday Learning Center Specialist, via e-mail at josephine81957@yahoo.com.

NURSERY SCHOOL                                              

• Parent Program:  Thursday, March 18, @ 7:45 p.m.– Join us and author Amy Freedman for an informative parenting topic: “Big Problem, Little Problem.”
• Enrollment Information:  Our new registration packet is out!  We will have extended day options from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Please call our office for information, to receive our application and to plan a visit.  The telephone number is 301-570-0699.    [registration form]
• Summer Camp:  Summer camp information and registration is available.  Please contact the nursery school office with any questions. [registration]
• Friday, March 5 @ 10:00 a.m. - Nursery School Open House:  Tour our Nursery School , visit our classrooms, large playroom and beautiful playground, and learn about our new program!

DAILY MINYAN

Please support your weekly Minyan. The following families have been assigned for the upcoming week:

• Week of March 7 - Golomb - Gudelsky
• Week of March 14 - Guggenheim - Kahanov

IGIVE DON'T YOU

• Go to IGive ----- Before you go online to buy ANYTHING, join iGive. Make sure you join iGIVE and designate B'nai Shalom of Olney as your benefactor. Shop at merchants like Barnes & Noble, Eddie Bauer, Lands’ End and PETsMART… super savings and deals every day … and of course, free donations to Your Cause! Join iGive, and then shop till you drop. We’ll appreciate it!

Recycle, Reuse, Reduce

• Recycle your old cell phones, and empty inkjet & laser printer cartridges. Look for specially marked boxes in the Religious School and main lobby. The items will be packed up and sent to a recycling facility and the synagogue will be reimbursed according to the items collected. Recycle, Reuse, Reduce. Help the environment, help reduce millions of pounds of landfill while raising money for BSO.

FREE JSSA CONSULTATION

• What’s troubling you? Has the economic downturn added stress to you, your marriage, your family life? Are you caring for aging parents? Are you worrying about your kids? Have you experienced the loss of a loved one? Do you feel depressed, anxious or alone in your worries?

  Leslie Kessler is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker from JSSA. She is available to consult with any member of B’nai Shalom of Olney for a 1-hour confidential session, free of charge.

  Leslie is onsite at BSO on the second Thursday of each month from 10:00-12:00. She is also available to talk by appointment at BSO or at her office in Rockville. If you wish to make an appointment, please contact her directly:

  Leslie Kessler, LCSW-C, LICSW
  Aging Services and Synagogue Liaison
  Jewish Social Service Agency
  6123 Montrose Road
  Rockville, MD 20852
  301-816-2653

• Looking for a Job- Try the JSSA Job Search Boot Camp [info]
• Please see JSSA website for many opportunities from workshops, classes and job assistance [wkshps] [job asst]

JUDAICA SHOP AT B'NAI SHALOM - REGAL JUDAICA

Regular shop hours will be: Sundays 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m., Tuesdays  5:00 – 8:00 p.m. and Wednesdays  9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. For more information or appointments, contact Robin Rosenthal (301) 774-5236.

Karen Leventhal 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, Karen Leventhal on Sunday, April 25, 2010 at 5pm, during the third annual Young Leadership - Azor hof Hayam Recognition Reception. The reception will take place at Chizuk Amuno Congregation 8100 Stevenson Road, Baltimore, MD 21208. 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 Karen'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]

YOUTH