TEMPLE BETH EL NEWSLETTER  -  MARCH 2015

Schedule of Services:  March 2015 - May 2015

March 13, Friday, 7:30PM
Leader: R. Salinger
English Readings: A. Canvasser
Light Candles: J. Frohm
Take Out Torah: J. Bartner,  Aliyah: S. Frohm
Read Parsha Vayakhel-Pekudei  and DÕVar Torah-J. Potoff
Host Families: Salinger/Bartner

March 14, Saturday, JEWPARDY!  Saginaw,  6:30 PM.  More information on next page.

March 27, Friday, 7:30PM
Leader: S. Messing
English Readings: C. Messing
Light Candles: A. Canvasser
Take Out Torah: R. Salinger
Aliyah: S. Messing
Read Parsha Tzav and DÕVar Torah- S. Messing
Host Families: Frohm/Waldman

April 4, Saturday, COMMUNITY PASSOVER SEDER IN SAGINAW at 6 PM. Details  on the following pages.

April 17/18: Rabbi Bahle Weekend

Friday: April 17, Potluck @ 6:30PM. Organizer needed. Please contact Shelly Messing
7:30PM-Service.
 Light Candles, C. Messing
Take Out Torah: A. Potoff
Aliyah: Rabbi Bahle to Assign.
Read Parsha Selection in English-R. Salinger
Hagbah/Gelilah: Carol and Shelly Messing

April 18: Discussion with Rabbi Bahle @ 10AM
Bagel Brunch to Follow: Organizer needed. Please contact Shelly Messing

May 1: Friday 7:30PM
Leader: R. Salinger
English Readings: A. Canvasser
Light Candles: M. Graiver
Take Out Torah: S. Frohm
Aliyah: A. Potoff
Read Parsha Achrei Mot-Kedoshim  and DÕVar Torah: D. Waldman
Host Families: Salinger/Canvasser




May 15/16: Rabbi Bahle Weekend. 

Friday, May 15, Potluck @ 6:30PM. Organizer needed. Please contact Shelly Messing
Light Candles: S. Salinger
Take Out Torah: M. Stein
Aliyah: Rabbi Bahle to Assign.
Read Parsha Selection in English: C. Messing
Hagbah/Gelilah: Johanna and Stu Frohm

May 16: Discussion With Rabbi Bahle @ 10AM.
Bagel brunch to follow: Organizer needed. Please contact Shelly Messing

May 29: Friday 7:30PM-Yizkor Service
Leader: S. Messing
English Readings: M. Graiver 
Light Candles: J. Potoff
Take Out Torah: J. Bartner
Aliyah: D. Waldman
Read Parsha Nasso and DÕVar Torah: R. Salinger
Host Families: Messing/Bartner

CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY OF CHERIE REHBERG who passed away last month.  Cherie was much loved and brightened our services with her happy personality and wonderful music.  She'll be missed.

JEWPARDY 10 in Saginaw, March 14.

This will be the 10th anniversary edition of this popular game organized and hosted by Dr. Dave.  There will be a potluck at 6:30 PM. Please bring a dish to share; wine and pop will be provided.

The game starts at 7:30 PM.  Hope to see you at this fun event!  At the Temple Beth Israel Saginaw location;  3545 Bay Road.

COMMUNITY SEDER APRIL 4 AT THE SAGINAW COUNTRY CLUB, 6:00 P.M.

Continuing a community tradition, members of Temple Beth Israel and Temple Beth El are invited to join in a community Seder at the Saginaw Country Club. Along with a concise program led by Andy Rogers, we will enjoy traditional Passover food and wonderful community spirit. The menu includes traditional Seder plates, matzo ball soup,gefilte fish, a buffet consisting of roasted chicken and baked whitefish, oven roasted redskin potatoes, roasted vegetable medley, and cheese kugel.  Appetizers and dessert will also be served, as well as kosher wine with dinner.

Although the Saginaw Country Club charges $46 per dinner and $11 per child, thanks to a grant from the Ravitz Foundation, the subsidized cost to  Temple members will be only $20 per adult,  and $10 for each child age 5-12. Children 4 and under are no charge. Non members and guests will be charged the full $46/$11 per person. Reservations must be made by March 30. This year we will NOT be taking money or accommodating additional guests at the door, so please send your check payable to Temple Beth Israel to
Temple Beth Israel at 2300 Center Avenue, Bay City, MI 48708-6309.  Your check must be received by March 30 to confirm your reservation. Sorry, refunds cannot be issued once the final count is submitted to the Club.  When you arrive, your names will simply be checked on the list.  We hope to see you there!

FEINSTEIN CHALLENGE FOR EMERGENCY FOOD PANTRY NETWORK

For the 18th straight year, the $1 million dollar Alan Shawn Feinstein Foundation grant will be divided among hunger fighting agencies. The Midland County Emergency Food Pantry Network will be participating.  During the months of March and April, all cash, checks and food items donated to the MCEFPN will be counted as part of this great Challenge. ÊFood items will be valued at $1.00 per item.Ê Donations towards this challenge will make you, the donor , a partner in the most successful grassroots campaign to fight hunger of all times. You may drop non-perishable food and personal care items at the Temple at services through April 18, or if you prefer, mail a check to the MCEFPN at P.O. Box 2521, Midland, MI 48641.