If you happen by the Temple this week, and look around back, you will find a Sukkah constructed and decorated by quite a few members of the Congregation. We had a nice Sukkot service, after the construction and decoration was completed, followed by a wonderful “pot luck” meal. Many thanks to everyone who helped with building the Sukkah – while many helped, special thanks goes to Shelley Wolf for her perseverance! Many thanks, also, to everyone who brought items to cover and decorate the Sukkah! It was truly a group effort – each sharing their talents when needed.
I also want to say again how nice it was to see so many members, family members and friends during the High Holidays. Rabbi Nancy did a wonderful job leading the services and assigning reading/participation parts! And all those that participated did a wonderful job and really helped make each service special! And, I have to mention the food for our break-the-fast…YUM! Thanks, everyone, for bringing a dish to share!
While we still have Simchat Torah to celebrate this coming Friday evening, I (personally) think all of our holidays have been fabulous this fall! Hope you do too!
Community Giving
We had fabulous participation in the food drive again this year! Thanks to everyone that brought donations! The people at the Help Center were so excited when Don and I delivered everything on Friday morning! We estimate it was a total of about 35 “bags” (think of a bag as a large grocery paper bag, not the smaller plastic ones) of food. They just couldn’t thank us enough and wanted to be sure I conveyed that back to our members. THANK YOU!
In the Spotlight
If you haven’t seen the article about the Temple that appeared in the Times Daily this past Saturday, you should be able to click on the attached link and read it. Kuddos to the Membership Committee for working with the reporter from the paper to get this done! And thanks to Michelle Bernstein, Shelley Cohen, Stanley Goldstein and Rabbi Nancy for meeting with the reporter and sharing your wisdom and sentiments. http://www.timesdaily.com/life/religion/temple-b-nai-israel-congregation-remains-strong-in-shoals/article_6ffb20e7-8048-5c24-8b39-d1a61c5102dd.html
Talk about being in the spotlight…congratulations to Sarah and Lewis Whitehead for their roles in The Little Mermaid! The family talent continues!
Services and Torah Study:
Our service schedule for the balance of October and through December is as follows:
• October 21 – Shabbat AND Simchat Torah – Rabbi Nancy
• October 28 – Ken Wolf
• November 4 – Rabbi Nancy
• November 11 – Buddy Berstein and Claire Bernstein Coleman (This service will include a special recognition of our Veterans!)
• November 18 – Rabbi Nancy (This service will include the Unveiling of Alan Mammen)
• November 24 – Ritual Committee
• December 2 – Rabbi Nancy
• December 9 – Rabbi Nancy
• December 16 – Ritual Committee
• December 23 – Ritual Committee
• December 30 – Shabbat and Chanukah Party – Rabbi Nancy
Everyone is also invited to attend the weekly Torah Study session which is held each Saturday morning at 9:30, at the Temple. Everyone is welcome so come on out and participate!
Reminder items:
• If you have not already completed and turned in your Membership renewal and pledge forms to Marty Abroms, please do so as soon as possible.
• Simchat Torah will be celebrated during services this Friday night.
• The next Board Meeting will be this Sunday, October 23 at 10:00am at the Temple.
• Services on Friday, November 11 will include special recognition of our Veterans. Please plan to join us for this service as well as the oneg following services! Help us thank those that have served our country!
• Don’t forget that we now have Temple Cards that can be mailed out on your behalf. Contact Barbara Sherr for more details. Check the Temple Directory for her contact information.
If you are aware of something in the community that you would like me to draw some attention to in my message, please let me know! And, as always, if you have any announcements you would like for me to share with our membership, please don’t hesitate to reach out to me.
Hope to see you all this Friday!
Shalom!
Traci Welch
Thanks to our Bemah Guests for the High Holidays:
• Sunday, October 2-Ritual Committee Members (Robert Adler, Buddy Bernstein and Ken Wolf)
• Monday, October 3-Board Members (Jeff Schneider, Howard Zeff)
• Tuesday, October 11-Finance Committee Members (Marty Abroms and Nancy Opler)
• Wednesday, October 12, morning services-Membership Committee Members (Michelle Bernstein, Shelley Cohen and Wendy Roddy)
• Wednesday, October 12, afternoon services-Board Member and Temple Member (Karen Goldstein and Stanley Goldstein)
