Announcements for September 4, 2010
Nitzavim-Vayeilech Deuteronomy 31:7 – 31:30 pgs. 1174 – 1179
Haftarah Isaiah 61:10 – 63:9 pgs. 1180 - 1184
· “It’s a Mitzvah!” Selichot will be an interactive program on mitzvah in the Conservative movement. Please join us Saturday evening at Temple Israel, 600 New Scotland Ave.. Program at 9:15 p.m., Selichot Services at 11:00 p.m.
· The Berk Lecture Series – The Holocaust Revisited – Sept. 13, 20, 27, Oct. 4, 11, & 18 at 7:30pm. Series ticket price $45, single lecture $10. To reserve your tickets mail your check to Edith Kliman, 2263 Sweetbrier Rd. Schenectady, NY 12309 by Sept. 8th.
· It is impossible to count the number of times we are told how enjoyable the Carrot Festival is and how well it represents our synagogue. This year we have planned an even bigger event. The internationally acclaimed band Flame will entertain, there will be a “Giving Ten’t” full of local charitable organizations, and even a “guess the weight of a giant pumpkin!” All of this is in addition to our regular festival activities; superb food, crafters galore, kids activities, a petting zoo, a fresh produce stand, more music, and of course the best carrot cake ever.
So what can you do to support the Carrot Festival, our largest fundraiser? First, send in the volunteer form because your presence at the festival will make it that much easier and enjoyable for everyone. Second, if you are looking for volunteer activities before the festival, help is always needed in the kitchen (trust us, it is fun and you will be taught everything). The cooking schedule will be out soon. Third, publicizing the event by posting the Carrot Festival on community calendars helps to bring in the crowd. Does your office have a community calendar? How about your favorite radio station? How about posting the Carrot Festival announcement in your office. Finally, a “Sponsor a Carrot” donation form was mailed and any financial support you can provide is appreciated. If you would like to help, contact Hillary Fink (hbean5891@aol.com) or Andy Gavens (agavens@nycap.rr.com). With your help we can make this the best and most productive Carrot Festival ever! Volunteer Form and Sponsor a Carrot forms are attached to this email.
· The Religious School is looking for congregants who would like to work with our High School students for a 6 week period of time in a subject areas that the students might find would be of interest. Contact Jack Mintzer if interested in know more. aguprinc@nycap.rr.com
· Readers of the Jerusalem Post and the Jerusalem Report - If you as a subscriber would be willing to donate your already read copies to the library, we would make them available to be read in our library. Please contact Lori Stein. volunteer professional librarian, Ruth Fraster, Sadie Schneider, or Sylvia Winer.
· Rosh Hashanah services begin at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday. High holiday tickets were mailed this week. If you did not receive yours please call the office on Tuesday. If you need a guest ticket please call the office 303-9211.
· Adult Education Committee Meeting, Tuesday, Sept. 21st at 7:30.
· The next meeting of the Book Group will take place on Wednesday, September 15th, at noon in the synagogue library. We shall be reviewing "36 Arguments for the Existence of God" by Rebecca Goldstein. This is a work of fiction illuminating questions of faith set in the corridors of academia. It should be a very lively discussion.
· On the road again with Sylvia & Murray – Historic Harlem, October 13 @ 7:00am. Combined bus/walking tour of Harlem. View Jewish and general Harlem. Ethiopian Synagogue, Apollo Theater, former President Bill Clinton’s office, Morningside Heights,historic architecture and much more. $65 per person for CAA /SJCC members, $70 for non-members, includes all tours and continental breakfast (no refunds). Make checks payable to Congregation Agudat Achim and mail to Syliva Winer. For further information contact Betty Weissman 346-0501 or Sylvia Winer 393-8489.
· Leora Judaica Shop now has an ONLINE GIFT SHOP! We have thousands of Judaica items for yourself or for a gift. Every purchase supports our Congregation. To shop, click on this link or cut and paste into your browser: http://agudatachim.judaicabeautiful.com/.
· Contact Howard Mittleman hrmitt@gmail.com to become a “Holy Roller” of our Torah scrolls.
· Divine Kosher Cuisine- $20 a copy OR a box of 6 books for $98.
· Our weight control support group meets Wednesdays at 11 am in the Library.
· Need a ride? Call Linda Birnby 608-6083.
