Announcements for March 6, 2010
Ki Tissa –Exodus 33:12 – 34:35 pgs. 538 - 546
Haftarah – Ezekiel 36:16-38 pgs. 1287 - 1289
- · We have a limited supply of Kosher for Passover almond paste for sale $5/pound. Call 382-7671.
- · The Archaeology and Meaning of the Dead Sea Scrolls course continues on Monday, March 8, $10 per lecture.
- · Lunch and Learn will meet on Wednesday, March 10th in the library.
- · Sunday, March 17 is Women’s Network Open Board meeting at 7:30 PM at Ruth Fraster's home, 1589 Clifton Park Drive, Niskayuna. RSVP to Randy Fox at randfox@gmail.com or 374-5858
- · Saturday, March 20th is Hearts and Hummus program at 7:30. Check out our flyer in your bulletin for details about this fun and rewarding event. Location: Linda Shapiro's home 1129 Godfrey Lane, Niskayuna.
- People are also needed to sew heart pillows before our program. We will have the fabric cut into hearts and we have the red thread. Please bring a toiletry item to donate to patients of Schenectady Free Clinic. RSVP to Hillary Fink at HBean5891@aol.com or 458-2756
- · We are gearing up for a Community Seder and Passover Food Sale. So much to do to get our kitchen ready. We could use your help this Sunday, March 7 from 9:30 to 1:00. Any time you can offer is welcome. Email us at syncaterer@aol.com or walk it.
- · Check out all the wonderful new Passover merchandise for kids at Leora Judaica Shop. Open Sundays from 10-12 when Religious school is in session.
- · Adult Education presents Against the Tide, Saturday, March 13, at 7:30 p.m. Released in 2009 and narrated by Academy Award winner Dustin Hoffman, the movie portrays the history of American inaction during the Holocaust. Tickets at the door: $8 adults; $5 students. Refreshments will be served.
- · Adult Education proudly presents the first "Community of Jewish Writers" event in the Capital District, Sunday, March 14, from 2-4:30 p.m. The program will feature Jewish poets who reference their cultural, ethnic, and religious background in their writing. Reception and book sale. Free and open to the public.
- · Catering wants to lend you a helping hand this Passover. We will be selling a wide variety of Meals to Go Passover items. Order forms are in your March bulletin and can be picked up at the synagogue office. PASSOVER FOODS MUST BE ORDERED BY MARCH 16
- · Cooking Class with Risé and Barbara at Glen Sanders Mansion on March 24 at 6:30 p.m. Call 372-7262 to reserve a space in the class.
- · We are excited to offer (a first in a very long time) "Second Night of Passover Community Wide Seder" on Tuesday night, March 30. Flyers are in your March bulletins.
- · Divine Kosher Cuisine- $20 per copy OR join friends to purchase a box of 6 books for $98. Buy 5 and the 6th is free!
- · Please donate your loose change to USY for our Social Action/Tikun Olam project. All money will be given to a charity in Israel. Drop your coins off in the large jar at the entrance to the school.
- · All items for Shabbat announcements must be in the office by 9 a.m. on Friday morning.
- · Our weight control support group meets Wednesdays at 11 am in the Library.
- · Need a ride? Call Linda Birnby 608-6083.
- · Jewish Federation of NENY has scholarships available. See the flyer or call us.
- As our congregation looks forward to the wonderful event on April 25th to honor Arlene and Harvey Mendelson, plans are underway for a lovely celebration. Included will be a book filled with synagogue memories/events that the Mendelsons have participated in. We invite one and all to reminisce....share a synagogue story, Mendelson story...feelings. Thanks for sending your words to me by March 21st at: ann.zonderman@gmail,com. Questions, please call Ann Zonderman at 370-4909.
- We need co-chairs to schedule a garage sale for the end of June. Call or email Arleen at 393-9211 if you would be willing to co-chair one of the following categories: women’s clothing, men’s clothing, children’s items, housewares, linens, electronics, shoes, jewelry & boutique items, sports equipment and furniture. These fundraisers typically bring in between $4,000 and $6,000 for two weeks work.
Yahrzeits March 6 – March 12:
Sadie Clevenson, Karl Cohen, Paul Lichenstein, Jeannette Shapiro, Herbert Saunders, Minnie Cohen, Sarah Rockower, Ruth Wershkoff, Laura Garber, Ellen Pletman, Salek Rosendorn, Gustav Mittleman, Morris Rotman, Jerome Stern, Florence Cohn, Gladys Goldman, Rhea Keesal, Nathan Shafarman, Eva O. Cohen, Rose Dolan, Ruth Eisenberg, Joseph Moses, Simon Paktor, Leonard Woolf
