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Shabbat Information
Click here to read (and hear) the Torah blessings.

Shabbat CandlesCandle lighting is at 7:56 pm on Friday, May 16.

This week's Torah portion is Parashat Behar.

Havdalah starts 42 minutes after sundown, at 8:57 pm on Saturday, May 17.

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Education Director Joseph Roberts is available during office hours @ 410-523-2446 or joe@bethambaltimore.org.

 

Calendar

For further information about any event, please call the Beth Am office at 410-523-2446.

May 2008

Saturday, May 10 8:45 am Torah Study with Rabbi Konheim
9:30 am Family Sanctuary Shabbat & Social Action Shabbat and Bar Mitzvah
Guest Speaker: Rebecca Yenawine, Director & Founder of Kids on the Hill. Join us for a special Family Shabbat, with special thanks for the Social Action Committee for all they accomplish in the Reservoir Hill neighborhood and for getting us involved with Jewish Social Justice.

With Tot Shabbat and Young Leaders beginning at 10:15 a.m. in the Sanctuary.

Wednesday, May 14 7:30 pm Spring Adult Education Series with Resident Scholar Ori Z. Soltes
Resident Scholar, Ori Z. Soltes will speak on "Jews on Trial: From Jesus to Eichman"

Join us to explore this question by examining narratives on"
The trial of Jesus; The death of William of Norwich; The Disputation of Nachmaqnides; and the Trials of Alfred Dreyfus, Mendel Bellis, Julius and Ethel Rosenberg and Adolf Eichman.

What is trial -- in both the broad and specificallyl legal sense? How does law comet to be understood as separate from religion? Are Jews always on trial in the court of world opinion?

RSVP to 410-523-2446 or office1@bethambaltimore.org

Friday, May 16 6:00 pm -
7:00 pm
Congregational Friday Evening Services
Start the weekend off right with an intimate, relaxed, traditional Friday evening service.
8:00 pm BAYITT (20s & 30s) Mexican Reception
Join us for BAYITT's signature event: a chance to mingle, nosh and meet new people. What better way to start the weekend?

This time it's a Mexican theme! Sort of a delayed Cinco de Mayo...Dieciseis de Mayo. Eh, whatever. Either way, we'll still have some yummy, cheesy, melty Mexican-style treats for you.

6pm - Service
7pm - Reception ($5)


RSVP by May 14 on the Evite at: http://www.evite.com/app/publicUrl/MZBVERUHCYRBRMRVRIVN/ShabbatMay2008

BAYITT: Progressive, Urban, Vibrant - Yours.

For more information, contact BAYITT's chair, Eliza Feller, at bayitt@bethambaltimore.org

Saturday, May 17 8:45 am Torah Study with Rabbi Konheim
9:30 am Shabbat Service with guest speaker, Gil Tamary on Israel Bonds
Gil Tamary of the Washington Bureau Chief and Israel's Channel 10 TV Network. He is sponsored by the Development of Corporation for Israel (Irael Bonds).
Sunday, May 18 10:00 am Shukan's Ahava Event
Celebrate Israel's 60th with love -- AHAVA

Ahava's Elisabeth Bond will be joining us for coffee & bagels. Come learn how the Dead Sea yields these remarkable lotions & creams. Ahava is the Hebrew word for love--come see why their products are loved worldwide!

RSVP to the Beth Am office at office1@bethambaltimore.org or 410-523-2446.

11:00 am BAYITT (20s & 30s) Walters Art Museum Tour of Maps Exhibit
Details coming soon.

Contact BAYITT's Chair, Eliza Feller, for details at bayitt@bethambaltimore.org

11:30 am -
1:00 pm
Open House at Beth Am
Tour our beautiful building
Meet & mingle with our clergy, staff and volunteers
Learn why Beth Am "feels like home!"

Bagels will be served. Children are welcome.

RSVP by May 13 to the Beth Am office at office1@bethambaltimore.org or 410-523-2446.

Saturday, May 24 8:45 am Torah Study with Rabbi Konheim
9:30 am Sanctuary Service with Bar Mitzvot
Friday, May 30 10:00 am End of Suited to Succeed Drive
7:00 pm Chevrat Ruach Kabbalat Shabbat
Meditation, blessings, Shabbos meal (potluck dinner of foods that are considered Israeli or Middle-Eastern) followed by a stimulating discussion. The theme is "60 + 1 in honor of the Birthday of Israel.

Contact Patricia Fradkin for reservations at 410-484-1449. If you have general questions about Chevrat Ruach, please call Renee' Feller at 410-484-0809.

Saturday, May 31 8:45 am Torah Study with Rabbi Konheim
9:30 am Sanctuary Service with Bat Mitzvah

June 2008

Saturday, Jun 7 8:45 am Torah Study with Rabbi Konheim
9:30 am Chapel Service
Sunday, Jun 8 6:00 pm Erev Shavuot Dinner followed by Services and Grad. & Confirmation
Monday, Jun 9 9:30 am Shavuot Services in the Chapel (1st day)
Tuesday, Jun 10 9:30 am Shavuot Services in the Chapel (2nd day) with Yizkor
Friday, Jun 13 6:00 pm -
7:00 pm
Congregational Friday Evening Service
Start the weekend off right with an intimate, relaxed, traditional Friday evening service.

Why not make plans with family or friends for Shabbat dinner after services?

7:00 pm -
9:00 pm
BAYITT (20s & 30s) Reception
Join other Jewish young professionals for a delicious reception following services.

Contact BAYITT's Chair, Eliza Feller, at bayitt@bethambaltimore.org for details.

Sunday, Jun 15 10:00 am Congregational Annual Meeting with Bagel Breakfast
10:30 am Congregational Annual Meeting Nominating Slate Vote
Tuesday, Jun 17 6:30 pm O's Game --- Congregation & BAYITT (20s & 30s)

Join us at Camden Yards to watch the O’s take on the Houston Astros.

Cost: $9 ($8 ticket, plus $1 organizing fee)

Time: 6:30pm at the Babe Ruth statue on the north side of the stadium (game time is 7:05pm)O’s Game
With congregation – also need congregant to be “shepherd”
June 17 vs. Houston - 7:05 PM

RSVP and payment are required by June 6th for us to purchase your ticket. Make checks payable to Beth Am. If you have PayPal, you can send payment to eliza@bethambaltimore.org

If you are unable to RSVP by that date, you’ll have to buy your own tickets, but please contact us and we’ll let you know where we’re sitting!

July 2008

Friday, Jul 11 6:00 pm BYO Dinner to Services in the Park
7:00 pm Services in the Park
8:30 pm BAYITT "party" at Beth Am

August 2008

Friday, Aug 15 6:00 pm BYO Dinner to Services in the Park
7:00 pm Services in the Park