B'nai Shalom of Olney Shabbat Announcements March 20, 2010 5 Nisan 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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BSO PESACH GUIDE

KIDDUSH KONVERSATION

• Saturday, 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 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
• Wednesday, April 7 – Religious School Resumes
• Saturday, April 10 @ 9:30 a.m. – Minyan B’Yachad
• Sunday, April 11 @ 8:30 a.m. – Bet 2 Alef-Bet Workshop
• Sunday, April 11 @ 9:30 a.m. – Zayin 7 Field Trip to the United States Holocaust Museum

• Mazel tov to all of our teens that either performed in or helped out with Sherwood High School’s “Rock ‘N’ Roll Planet.”  We are so proud of you all!!
• On Sunday, April 11, we would like to invite you to a special “Alef-Bet” Celebration. The workshop will be held from 8:30-10:30 a.m. at B’nai Shalom. At that time, we will share some of what we have learned by teaching you the Hebrew alphabet and then you will help us make our Hebrew name necklaces. This is a necklace that will hopefully be worn through confirmation (Grade 10) and maybe even through college.
• On Sunday, April 18, you are invited to participate in a family education program entitled, “Your Bar/Bat Mitzvah Wimpel / Tallit and Tefillin Workshop.  A wimpel is the material or sash that we tie around the Torah.  Myrna Yalon, a very talented artist and a friend of B’nai Shalom of Olney, will help you design and create the wimpel which will be used at your child’s
• Thank you to Ed Weisel for volunteering in The Learning Center.  He really has been a great help.  However, we still need more volunteers who can help on Sundays between the hours of 10:30 - 1:30.  Any increment of time would be helpful.  Volunteers should be proficient in Hebrew reading, prayers and be able to help with bar and bat mitzvah prayers.  This is strictly on a volunteer basis.  If you are interested in volunteering, please contact Judy Allal, the BSO Sunday Learning Center Specialist, via e-mail at

NURSERY SCHOOL                                              

• 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.  WE HAVE VERY LIMITED SPACE AVAILABLE!!! [registration]
• Passover Vacation:  The Nursery School will be closed from Monday, March 29 – Tuesday, April 6.  We will reopen on Wednesday, April 7, 2010.
• Yom Ha’Atzmaut Sing-a-Long:  Join the party!  Hazzan Geller will lead us in song and celebration!

DAILY MINYAN

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

• Week of March 21 - Kane - Kornrich
• Week of March 28 - Kovalsky - Leibowitz

MEN'S club

• Sunday, April 11 @ 6:45 p.m. - Texas Hold'em

SISTERHOOD

• Sunday, April 11 @ 11:00 a.m. - Book Club - Book: My Father's Paradise: A Son's Search for His Jewish Past in Kurdish Iraq by Ariel Sabar - The discussion will be held at Lisa Segal's - Hope to see you there. I'll send out a reminder as it gets closer along with RSVP info.

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