Coming Events
Scholar-in-Residence
Rabbi Bradley Artson
November 13 - 14
Save the Date Scholar-in-Residence:
Rabbi Bradley Artson
"Getting to Know the God You Already Love"
Friday night and Saturday, November 13th-14th
Sponsored by the 7 AM minyan, in memory of Bernie Goldberg.
Rabbi Bradley Shavit Artson is dean of the Ziegler School of Rabbinic Studies at American Jewish University in Los Angeles. He is also vice president of the university and teaches courses in ancient and medieval Jewish philosophy and modern and contemporary Jewish theology, as well as homiletics. Rabbi Artson is the author of seven books, including Jewish Answers to Real-Life Questions and Making a Difference: Putting Jewish Spirituality into Action, One Mitzvah at a Time, and more than 180 articles.
Session 1: Friday night following Friday Night Ruach dinner.
Topic: "Almighty? No Way! Getting to Know the God you Already Love"
Session 2: 7 AM Shabbat morning minyan.
Topic: "Praying to the God you Already Love"
Session 3: 9:30 AM Shabbat morning sermon.
Topic: "Praying to the God you Already Love"
Session 4: Following Kiddush.
Topic: "Living to Make God Smile - Holiness and Conservative Judaism"
Session 5: Saturday night for board members and benefactors. Topic: "Centering the Synagogue - Finding our Priorities"
Following his Shabbat with Brigh Shalom, Rabbi Artson will be speaking at the JCC as part of the Book and Arts Fair on Sunday, November 15 at 10:15 AM. His topic there will be, "Why Should You are? Embracing Inclusion".
Contact: Wendy Lerman at wendypsl@yahoo.com
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December Scholar-in-Residence
featuring Rabbi Goldie Milgram
December 5 - 8, 2009
Scholar-in-Residence: Rabbi Goldie Milgram:
Torah Through New Eyes
Friday - Monday, December 4 - 7
Rabbi Goldie Milgram is founding director of ReclaimingJudaism.org, a site offering tools to create meaningful Jewish experiences. She travels internationally as a teacher of Torah and Jewish spiritual practices, and has authored numerous works including Reclaiming Judaism as a Spiritual Practice, Meaning & Mitzvah and Living Jewish Life Cycle. Rabbi Milgram holds a doctorate from New York Theological Seminary and is presently spearheading a national initiative to advance meaningful approaches to Bar/Bat Mitzvah preparation and celebration.
During her time at Brith Shalom, “Reb Goldie” will demonstrate numerous approaches for making the Torah service and Torah study more accessible, meaningful and moving.
We invite the community to join us for Shabbat morning services and share the experience of seeing "Torah through New Eyes”.
SESSION 1: Friday night, during Shabbat services:
Rabbi Milgram will deliver the Friday night sermon, relating an astonishing and moving experience that she had while visiting the Ukraine.
SESSION 2: 9:30 AM Shabbat morning Torah service:
Rabbi Milgram’s creative approach to the Torah service is a “must see” experience, and the highlight of the weekend.
SESSION 3: Shabbat, following Kiddush lunch:
Words, letters and phrases in Torah are seldom what they seem on the surface. Come and explore the Torah of metaphor, our sages way of revealing hidden portals of meaning, spirituality and relevance for living.
SESSION 4: Sunday, 4-6 P.M., in the chapel: “Dynamic Torah” Laboratory
Rabbi Milgram will lead an interactive workshop modeling some of the methods she uses to bring renewed energy to the Shabbat morning Torah service.
SESSION 5: Monday 9:30 A.M., Torah Study with Sisterhood Study Group:
We’ll be listening closely for “herstory” in this fascinating parsha (Vayishlach) that relies upon several ethical breaches to ensure the Jewish future.
For more information on “Torah through New Eyes”, please email wendypsl@yahoo.com
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Junior Choir
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Junior Choir All rehearsals will take place in the Chapel with Cantor Rhodes. Wednesday, November 18, 2009 - 6:30 pm |
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Adult Education Opportinities
Siddur Hebrew Reading - Saturday mornings, 10:30-11:00 a.m., with Cantor Levine.
Essential Judaism - An overview course of Jewish living, learning and history with Rabbi Teller on Sunday mornings, from 9:45-10:35, beginning Sunday, November 8th.
Reading from the Torah - learn the special musical skills to enable you to chant from our holiest Text. Sunday mornings, with Cantor Rhodes, 10:45-11:35. begins November 8th.
Scholar in Residence - Rabbi Bradley Shavitt Artson, Dean of the Ziegler Rabbinic School at the American Jewish University. Theme: Getting to Know the God You Already Love Friday and Saturday, November 13-14. For more detailed information, click here.
God Loves Everyone: Lessons from the Torah and My Autistic Son - A community-wide conversation about inclusion led by Rabbi Artson. Sunday November 15th, 10:15 AM at the JCC. Free Admission.
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Youth Programming Information
Summer Trips to Israel Program at the JCC - Tuesday, November 17th - 7:00-9:00PM 10th and 11th graders and their parents are invited to an evening in which representatives from various national programs will present opportunities for your teens to visit the Holy Land.
Junior Choir — Wednesday, November 18, 6:30 PM - Rehearsal
Teen Shabbat Club — Friday, December 4 6:30 - 8:45 PM at the Sheena Home. All CBS teens (8th - 12th) are invited. Please RSVP by Wednesday, December 2 to cantor.levine@brithshalom.org.
Kadima CPS Blanket Mitzvah Project - Sunday, December 6th at Brith Shalom. 6th-8th graders are asked to join us in making blankets for the homeless to help them stay warm for the winter. Come listen to music, have fun, and perform a mitzvah. Time to be announced very soon. Watch for further information. To contribute to towards a Pizza Fund for this mitzvah project, contact Laurie at lsilverblatt@aol.com
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Friday Night Ruach!
November 13, at 6:30 PM
Rejoicing in the Sprirt of Shabbat. Ruach means "spirit" - a service that is musical, engaging, energetic, spiritual, and participatory.
Celebrate Shabbat with your Brith Shalom family at 6:30 PM
followed by a complimentary dinner.
Immediately following dinner, please join us for a spirited discussion,
led by Rabbi Bradley Shavit Artson.
Topic: "Almighty? No Way! Getting to Know the God You Already Love"
Co-sponsor a Ruach Shabbat dinner in honor of birthdays, simchahs, lifecycle events, or just because ... contact Lori Rubin: 713-721-6576
Mark your calendar for the following dates as well.
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Mini Minyan
November 13, 2009 at 5:45 PM
Friday, November 13
5:45 p.m.
Calling all young children!
Grab your parents, grandparents, and relatives and
join all your Brith Shalom friends for Mini Minyan!
Welcome Shabbat with joy, song, and dance,
led by Rabbi Teller!!
Following services join us for a kiddie hors d'oeuvres oneg, sponsored by the Harris family in honor of Micah's 3rd birthday and Eden's 1st birthday.
If you would like information or would like to honor your children for their birthdays or a special accomplishment, please contact Robin Irwin at 713-772-0647 or Lori Slater at 713-776-0343.
A Mini Minyan fund has been established for donations.
Mini Members November Birthdays
| Eden Harris | November 5 |
| Jessica Epstein | November 9 |
| Samantha Glina | November 10 |
| Aaron Newman | November 11 |
| Miles Newman | November 11 |
| Ian Boarnet | November 14 |
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Men's Club Blood Drive
November 22, 2009 — 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
CBS Men's Club's Blood Drive is scheduled to take place in the Social Hall, from 9:00 a.m. and continuing until 1:00 p.m., on November 22, 2009. This blood drive is scheduled to coincide with the CBS Chanukah Fair!
As always, CBS Men's Club annual dues are only $36. Please contact Stephan Rubin, president, at 713-858-9407 or sonicsteve@earthlink.net or Ron Klein, V.P., membership, at 713)-665-4745 or rjk0414@sbcglobal.net, with any suggestions or questions.
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Men's Club - It's Rockets Time!!!
Tuesday, February 2, 2010 at 7:30 PM
It's Rocket Time !!!!!!!!!!
The Brith Shalom Retired Seniors group and the Men's Club announce
a trip to Toyota Center on Tuesday, February 2. to see the Rockets take on the
Golden State Warriors. Game time is 7:30PM.
We have arranged for a block of tickets in an upper section along the
sidelines as opposed to the end zone. Our seats will be accessible via elevators
and stairs -- hiking boots may or may not be required. "Group Sales" price
is based on the quality of the opponent, not the number in the group.
Our total cost is $25 per ticket. Sorry, but parking,
hot dogs, and drinks are not included.
All are invited to take advantage of this opportunity to bring spouses,
children, grandchildren, or other relatives and participate in a fun - filled
activity. We already have commitments from both Cantor Rhodes and Rabbi Teller.
If a sufficient number are interested, we will arrange to carpool from the
Brith Shalom parking lot.
Some ground rules that need to be followed :
To order your tickets, send a check to
Steve Robbins
8022 Braesview
Houston, TX 77071
If a discussion with Steve is needed, he can be reached at home:
713 - 771-9793
or via e - mail srobbins5@comcast.net.
Please note that all sales are final - no refunds. If you order them and have a
problem it is your responsibility to resell them or otherwise dispose of them. Timely responses are necessary - Steve must have your checks (or a binding statement from you that the check is in the mail) in the next two weeks.
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Sisterhood ... Let's Go Bowling!
Monday, December 7 at 7:00 PM
Monday, December 7th
7:00 PM
300 Houston
925 Bunker Hill Road - Houston, TX 77024
(just South of I-10)
Check out 300 Houston's website,
http://www.3hundred.com/houston.html
$5/game + $4.50 for shoe rantal
No need to RSVP; just come & enjoy!
For more info, email Pam, pamelamorris@gmail.com
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Join our Interfaith Effort to Feed the Hungry
Join our Interfaith Effort to Feed the Hungry. NOW WE NEED YOU-and feel free to bring a friend!! Everyone is invited to participate in this mitzvah at least once each year. Continuing our commitment to provide assistance at SEARCH the third Wednesday of each month, we will gather on November 18, December 16, and January 20 with our interfaith partners in this project, Christ the King Lutheran Church. Please come for an hour or two (or more) from 7:30 a.m. to 12 noon. For more information, contact Dori Wind at 281-242-1762 or Laurie Silverblatt at 281-381-6976.
MORE SOCIAL ACTION INFORMATION
SEARCH Homeless Services has requested funds to help feed the needy for THANKSGIVING. Last year, SEARCH provided over 39,000 meals to 7,400 men, women and children. With help, homeless families are 21 times more likely to achieve stable housing than those without assistance. You can help rebuild lives today, so that next year these families can set their own tables. If you wish to contribute, SEARCH is accepting non-perishable food or donations (checks payable to SEARCH) for their clients for this holiday. If you wish to make a donation, please give it to Gail in the CBS office, or leave a bag marked SEARCH in the cloakroom. Thank you for participating in this mitzvah.
Now that the weather's cooler, SEARCH is requesting blankets for their clientele. So, please check your closets and bring new or used blankets to the cloakroom, and we'll get them to SEARCH. The other item SEARCH is requesting is Insect Repellent, in the form of Bugspray or Wipes, for their Mobile Outreach group. Of course, SEARCH can use many other items as well: clothing, warm outerwear, towels, etc.
Do you have some free time? The Social Action Committee is looking for volunteers to visit residents at Seven Acres. This effort is still in the planning stages. Please contact us, and we'll discuss what arrangements are being made. We're also looking for volunteers to help with the SEARCH booth at the FALL BAZAAR on Sunday, Nov. 22. Please help us selllovely SEARCH ceramic pins to raise money for this worthwhile organization.
Do you have some free time? The Social Action Committee is looking for volunteers to visit residents at Seven Acres. This effort is still in the planning stages. Please contact us, and we'll discuss what arrangements are being made.
We're also looking for volunteers to help with the SEARCH booth at the FALL BAZAAR on Sunday, November 22. Please help us sell lovely SEARCH ceramic pins to raise money for this worthwhile organization.
The December holiday season's coming soon, and we're collecting new toys for Child Protective Services. Please put these in the box in the cloakroom.
To volunteer for any Social Action activities, please contact Dori Wind at 281-242-1762 or Laurie Silverblatt at 281-381-6976.
Visit the SEARCH website: http://www.searchhomeless.org/.
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Tutoring Minyan
Calling All B'nei Mitzvah Students...
The Tutoring Minyan is here!
What do you get when you cross a class with a minyan?
YOU get the "Tutoring Minyan!"
This class is designed to meet the needs of pre-B'nei Mitzvah students and is open only to students who currently have a confirmed B'nei Mitzvah date. This minyan will be held in the chapel or sanctuary (depending upon the location of the congregational service) and will be led by Ariele Gold, our fabulous new Youth Director.
It will be offered 2 Shabbat mornings and one Friday night each month, as follows:
Saturdays 10:30am
November 14 and November 28,
December 12
January 9 and January 23,
February 13 and February 27,
March 13 and March 27
April 10 and April 24,
May 8 and May 22
Friday Evenings 6:15pm
November 20,
December 18,
January 15,
February 19
March 19, April 16, May 14
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Real Life Torah for Women
December 4, 2009 from 8:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Are you a Jewish woman wanting to know more about your religion, God,
and Judaism's perspective on the real world issues you face everyday?
Do you enjoy coffee, a nosh, and lively conversation?
Come join us!
a monthly study group for women
We're the women of Real Life Torah, a study group that meets one Friday morning each month, facilitated by Rabbi Teller. We come from a variety of backgrounds and levels of Jewish study, and together we've created a lively, pressure-free setting in which to explore our Judaism. The class is a welcome oasis in our busy schedules - a special time to connect, reflect, and learn from one another. No special background is required. Please join us!
Our complete 2009-2010 schedule - from 9:30-11:00 a.m. on these Fridays:
9/4, 10/2, 11/6, 12/4, 1/8, 2/5, 3/5, 4/9, 5/7 and 6/4
Questions?
Please contact Bettina Siegel at 713-522-0079 or bettinasiegel@yahoo.com.
First Shabbat of Every Month
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CBS HAZAK to Attend Threepenny Opera
Sunday, November 15, 2009 at 2:00 PM
followed by Israeli Dinner
Sunday, November 15, 2009
2:00 PM Admission: $8.00 Per Person For Tickets: Call 713-348-PLAY during box office hours and tell them that you are with the CBS HAZAK group. Box Office Hours: The box office is staffed by students. If you do not reach a live person when you call, please leave a message with your telephone number and request that someone call you back to confirm the reservation. You will be able to either pay by credit card when reserving your seats, or arrange to pay at the door 30 minutes before curtain time. Both reservations and parking are by credit card only. Dinner: Following the show, we will be going to Super Pita Bakery and Deli (9806 Hillcroft) for an Israeli dinner. You are welcome to join us even if you are unable to attend the show. Because the restaurant has limited seating, you must make a reservation by sending an email to Gail Issen: gissen@sbcglobal.net. Save the Date: CBS HAZAK Channukah party on December 13. Watch your e-bulletins for more information. |
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CBS' 11th Annual Fall Bazaar
Sunday, November 22, 2009
CONGREGATION BRITH SHALOM
4610 Bellaire Blvd
Bellaire, TX. 77041
is hosting its
11TH ANNUAL FALL BAZAAR
Sunday, November 22, 2009
9:00 am- 5:00 pm
Over 40 Vendors from Houston to Israel
Hats-Toys-Framed Art-Jewelry-Socks and Bows-Ceramic-Stationery-Children's Clothing-Holiday Items-Handbags-Pens-Photo Art-Sterling Silver-Gold-Diamond-Personalized Items-Kosher Food by Super Pita-CBS Gift Shop Store-Wide Sale!
Free entertainment for the kids too!
For additional information about the Bazaar or Vendor information please call or e-mail
Volunteers are needed from 6:00am-6:00pm
Positions available in:
Supervising kids in jumpers
Kids activities ~ Sales ~ Charge cards ~ Wrapping ~Flow Control
Set up ~ Break down ~ Assisting Vendors ~ Shopping and more
Cathy Tucker 713-825-5343 jenjee16@yahoo.com
or
Linda Marouni 713-723-0812 lmarouni@gmail.com
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Religious School Newz
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: Religious School is looking for a few volunteers to perform a mitzvah tutoring students in beginning Hebrew. If you are available on Wednesday afternoons and/or Sunday mornings to assist students with basic Hebrew, please contact
Cantor Levine at cantor.levine@brithshalom.org or 713-667-9201.
RELIGIOUS SCHOOL & FAMILY EDUCATION
Kindergarten Kabbalat Torah - Saturday, November 14th during Services. Kindergarten students will participate in the service and receive their own personal symbolic Torah. Students and families should arrive at 10:30AM and meet in classroom #1 for a rehearsal. Following the ceremony, approximately 11:25, students will be dismissed to their parents.
B'nei Mitzvah Family Workshop I - Sunday, November 15th, 9:45AM -12:00 noon.
The first of four Sunday morning opportunities for 6th graders and their families to gather
with Cantor Rhodes, Rabbi Teller, Cantor Levine and lay leadership as, together, we delve
into the experience of becoming a Bar/Bat Mitzvah.
PreK-2nd Grade Family Learning Day - Sunday, November 22nd. Students of this age group and their families are invited to join us for an interactive program exploring the practices of Friday evening, led by Cantor Levine. Parents are welcomed to join us from 10:30AM-12:30PM that day.
"Light One Candle Chanukkiah Chontest" - Brith Shalom Students of the Religious
School and Day schools are encouraged to make their own Chanukkiot and bring them to
the synagogue. On Sunday morning, December 13th, during Religious School, prizes
(Chanukkah gelt and bragging rights) will be given for the winning entries in various
categories. The criteria is that it must be a kosher Chanukkah:
- All eight candles must be the same height.
- The Shamash, the candle used to light the others, must be higher than the other eight.
NO CLASSES WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 25th OR SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 29th DUE TO OUR CELEBRATION OF THANKSGIVING.
ADULT EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES
Essential Judaism - An overview course of Jewish living, learning and history with
Rabbi Teller Sunday mornings from 9:45-10:35.
Reading from the Torah - learn the special musical skills to enable you to chant from our holiest Text. Sunday mornings with Cantor Rhodes, 10:45AM-11:35AM.
Scholar in Residence - Rabbi Bradley Shavit Artson, Dean of the Ziegler Rabbinic School at the American Jewish University. This Friday and Saturday, November 13-14
Friday Evening: Getting to Know the God You Already Love
Saturday Morning: Praying to the God You Already Love
Following Kiddush: Loving to Make God Smile - Holiness & Conservative Judaism
God Loves Everyone: Lessons from the Torah and My Autistic Son - A community
wide conversation about inclusion led by Rabbi Artson. Sunday, November 15th, 10:15AM at the JCC . Free Admission.
Parashat HaShavuah Discussion: Shabbat morning, November 21st, 9:00-9:45 a.m. in the Conference Room. Parashat Toldot discussion led by Cantor Levine.
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Kidshul
Saturdays
Come play, pray, kibbitz and nosh.
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Junior Congregation
A unique service for children aged 8 - 12, their parents, grandparents, friends, and relatives conducted entirely by CBS Religious School students on the first Shabbat of every month at 10:40 AM in the Chapel. Look for Junior Congregation again November 7 and the first Shabbat of every month!
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Brith Shalom Synagogue Retreat at Camp Young Judea
May 14 - 16, 2010
SAVE THE DATE
A retreat for families, singles, children, teens, empty nesters, EVERY member of Brith Shalom! If you were at the last Brith Shalom retreat, you'll certainly want to come to this one! More information to follow.
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Who Wants to be a Minyanaire!
Daily davening at Brith Shalom: Every day of the week, members of the Brith Shalom community depend on the early morning service in order to say Kaddish for loved ones. Without a minyan-ten who have reached the age of bat/bar mitzvah-they are unable to fulfill this obligation. YOU can join in the mitzvah by helping form the minyan and participating in the morning service. The early service meets Monday through Saturday at 7:00AM and Sunday at 9:00AM.
