Beth Israel Congregation, Ann Arbor, Michigan

(The membership year is from July 1 - June 30)
Annual membership fees are based on a Fair Share System. Individuals/families under the age of 35 may join for $300 (plus USCJ fees of $34.75) in their first year.
Beth Israel is an egalitarian congregation in which men and women participate equally in the ritual and spiritual life of the synagogue community. We are a congregation that affirms the inclusion of everyone in Jewish life. We provide a supportive, welcoming Jewish community for interfaith families and warmly welcome lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender individuals and families. Beth Israel is here for you regardless of your race, income or occupation, whether you are employed or unemployed, single or married or in a committed relationship.

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It is Friday, January 27, 2012 at 7:32 pm.
Erev 4 Shevat, 5772

Today 6:00PM [Sanctuary] Kabbalat Shabbat Service
Tomorrow 9:00AM [Library] Shabbat Limmud
Tomorrow 9:30AM Bat Mitzvah
Tomorrow 10:00AM [2010] Pardes Hannah
Tomorrow 11:15AM Tot Shabbat
Sunday 9:30AM BIRS
Sunday 10:00AM [Sanctuary] A Concert by Acclaimed Musician Noam Katz. Everyone is welcome to join us. BIRS, Jewish Cultural Society School, the Reconstructionist Havurah's Beit Sefer will also be attending. Noam Katz is one of the most exciting voices in contemporary Jewish music. He has shared his high-flying energy and soulful melodies with Jewish and interfaith audiences throughout North America, Africa and Israel. A longtime song leader at URJ Eisner and Kutz Camps, Noam has performed at the URJ Biennial, CAJE, BBYO International, Limmud- England, NFTY Convention, and countless summer camps & congregations. His CD's will be avalable for sale.
Sunday 10:45AM [Large Social Hall] Bar/Bat Mitzvah Family series 6th
Sunday 11:00AM [Small Social Hall] Noam Katz session with Madrichim.
Sunday 6:30PM Hebrew 101
Monday BIRS
Monday 5:15PM [GSAC Rm 5] Hebrew B-202
Monday 6:00PM [2010] Keshet classes. (No AAPS, but Keshet meets as usual)
Monday 7:00PM Hebrew C-203
Monday 8:00PM [New Conference Room] Beth Israel Reads March 10 Planning Meeting. Bring the book.
Tuesday 8:00PM [Small Social Hall] “Engaging Israel” - a 12 session multimedia series developed by the Hartman Institute in Jerusalem. Last class.
Wednesday Noon [2010 Large Room] Lunch and Learn: Rabbi Blumenthal will lead a study of traditional and modern sources about the origins of Tu B'Shevat and the Jewish imperative to act consciously and respectfully toward our natural environment.
Sunday February 5 9:30AM [Large Social Hall] World Wide Wrap and Annual Polar Bear Tefillin Photo in the Snow, followed by lox and bagels. This program is a project of the Federation of Jewish Men’s Clubs which encourages Jews around the world to put on tefillin and pray together. Beth Israel will provide extra sets of tefillin and experienced tefillin teachers will be available to assist anyone (man or woman) who would like to participate in this important mitzvah. Following the Shaharit service, participants will enjoy a brunch of bagels, lox, and coffee. There is no charge for this program.The 7th and 8th Grades from BIRS will be joining us trhough brunch.
Sunday February 5 6:00PM [Large Social Hall] Men's Club Super Bowl Party. Let’s liven up the dark days of February and get together for one of the pre-eminent sporting events of the year: the 2012 Super Bowl. Enjoy a full spread of delicious foods, chips, nosherei and beverages. $12.00 per person. RSVP to Shelley Aronson at 734-222-0079, or robin@firstriver.com by Wednesday, February 1. Payments will be collected at the door.
Sunday February 12 10:00AM [Room 4] Gan Katan(pre-kindergarten)
Sunday February 12 5:30PM [Small Social Hall] In honor of Tu B'Shvat, Hannan Lis, Assistant Vice President of Marketing on the National Board of Directors of the Jewish National Fund will be speaking about Reforestation in Israel –including an update on the devastating forest fire on Mount Carmetl. Sponsored by Men's Club. For information, please contact Harvey Somers at harveysomers@gmail.com. Elliot Sorkin
Thursday February 16 7:30PM “Thirsty Third Thursday” 7:30 p.m. Evening Service in Chapel (Austin Street Entrance) 8:00 p.m. Coffee and Study Men’s Club offers this once monthly event after the evening service, enjoying coffee and snacks while discussing the weekly parasha (Torah portion) or other topics of Jewish interest. For more information, or to suggest topics of interest please contact Shelley Aronson at robin@firstriver.com. No reservations are required.
Friday February 17 7:30PM [Small Social Hall] Friday Night Service followed at 8:15 by LaBriut: Judaism and Health Series Presentation. Dr. Arnold Monto will descuss "Not all Pandemics are Created Equal" Dr. Monto is Professor, Epidemiology at University of Michigan, and the Thomas Francis, Jr. Collegiate Professor of Public Health

Statement of Support

Beth Israel Congregation affirms our continued wholehearted support for all efforts undertaken by the governments of Israel and the Palestinian people to produce a lasting and secure peace based upon the "two state solution". We pray that these efforts will lead these two peoples further down the path of peace. We support all efforts by Israel and her neighbors to produce a cessation of violence and to lay the framework for peace through negotiation and appropriate compromise in an atmosphere of mutual respect and recognition. May we see the day when all people in the Middle East and throughout the world will live in security and peace.

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Fridays, 6:00 p.m.

Saturdays, 9:30 a.m.

Sundays, 5:00 p.m.

Mon-Thurs, 7:30 p.m.

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