L'hitraot Kahns
On May 17, 2008 (12 Iyar 5768) celebrate the Kahn Family at a special Shabbat followed by a
Farewell Kiddush Luncheon. We are excited to offer the opportunity for everyone to participate
in Kahn Family Minnesota Memories - A tribute book for the Kahn family, filled with best wishes
and special memories from their friends in Minnesota. If you have any questions, please contact Marilyn Weisberg at 952-920-3512, ext. 102.
Join the BethElders for a Lunch Cruise
Date Change—Bethelders Lunch Cruise on Al & Alma's has been changed to August 10. Please watch for more information in your June/July Shofar.
Lag B'omer Celebration Israeli Style
Brought to you by BEMA: Beth El Music and Arts in commemoration of Israel's 60th
Thursday, May 22 beginning at 6 p.m.
Beth El Synagogue - rain or shine! (Bring your blankets and lawn chairs)
We'll begin with creating Beth El's own Cinema Grill...
6:00 – 7:00 p.m. Put on your chef hats and help roast potatoes and make pita over the fire, as well as humus and tabouli from scratch...then...
7:00 p.m. We'll watch the award-winning short, West Bank Story – a humorous mock musical about rivaling snack stands, the "Hummus Hut" and "Kosher King" while we enjoy the feast of our labors.
8:00 p.m. Join in singing around a bonfire, playing games and making s'mores.
Cost is $5 per person; $10 per nuclear family unit. RSVP by May 18 to Raquel Swanson at 952-920-3512, ext. 105
Putting the "Olam" Back into Tikkun Olam:
Judaism, Ethics and the Environment
Please join us for the annual Arthur & Irene Stillman Torah Scholar-in-Residence weekend with Dr. Jeremy Benstein, May 23-25, beginning with a dinner and presentation following services on May 23rd. Click here for a full schedule and registration, or call Barb Parks at 952-920-3512, ext. 119.
Celebrate Israel's 60th with BEMA's Israeli Book Club
Israeli Book Club Part of the 60th Anniversary celebration of Israel's Independence with BEMA Join us for our final book review, Sunday, June 8 as we discuss Bethlehem Road Murder by Batya Gur. A limited number of copies are available in the Max Shapiro Library.
Current Events & Reminders
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New Website Features!
For your convenience, we've added a search engine in the upper right corner of our site to help answer your questions with greater ease. We are also happy to announce that you can now donate online!
Pay tribute to a special person in your life, honor a lost loved one, wish a "Mazal Tov!" or a speedy recovery. It's easy!
Rabbinic Search
April 4, 2008 Update - The Rabbinic Search Committee announces its selection of Avi Olitzky as Beth El's incoming assistant rabbi.
» What we seek in a Second Rabbi? by Rabbi Davis
Beth El's Strategic Plan
After nearly two years of planning and gathering input from staff, congregational focus groups and surveys, the Board of Directors adopted a new strategic plan to guide Beth El for the next 5 years. To see this exciting vision for our future, view the PDF below.
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