posted Mar 1, 2012 9:10 AM by Educator BIJ
Hamentaschen Cookie Dough Recipe 1 stick margarine or butter, softened 3/4 cup sugar 2 eggs 1/2 tsp. salt 2 tsp. baking powder 2 1/2 cups flour 1/3 cup orange juice grated zest of 1 orange (or 1 tsp. orange peel spice) In a bowl, cream the butter and sugar until well blended. Add the 2 (beaten) eggs, and mix thoroughly. Add the flour, baking powder, salt, orange zest and orange juice, blending until the dough is smooth and forms a ball. Mix well and refrigerate dough for several hours or overnight Makes about 2 1/2 dozen hamentaschen (see directions below).
Fillings (Ingredient proportions are approximate ...it’s a little of this, a little of that!) Apricots or Prunes (2 cups) Orange Juice (aprox. 1 cup) Water (as needed to cover fruit = 1/2”) Honey Lemon Place approximately 2 cups apricots or prunes in a pot Cover with a combination of 1/2 water and 1/2 fresh orange juice (or ready made with pulp) Simmer until fruit is soft and has formed a jam like substance Add honey and lemon to taste (optional)
Baking Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Using extra flour to avoid sticking, roll out dough to 1/8” - 1/4” thick. Using a round cutter approximately 3 1/2 - 4” in diameter, cut circles in the dough. In the center of the circle, place a dollop (1 heaping tsp) of filling. Fold edges over, 1/3rd at a time to form a triangle.
Bake on lightly greased cookie sheet 15-20 minutes or until edges and bottom turn golden brown. Eat & Enjoy! |
posted Nov 22, 2011 9:46 AM by Educator BIJ
Sunday, November 20 9:30 am - 12:00 pm
We’re exploring Kehillah Kedoshah – Holy Community!
Starting at 9:30 sharp … in the Mercaz (the school building).
Why are we in the Mercaz? Because it’s a Family Education Day this Sunday! Kids, Parents, Grandparents, and other family friends are welcome to join us!
Upon
arrival, go up the stairs to the Beit Midrash, the large room on the
right. If you don’t know where that is you can ask Anatoly or follow
your ears – we’ll be singing!! At 9:45 you’ll go to your first workshop
(you’ll pick two of these six options and more details will be provided
Sunday morning).
1. Dissonance and Accord – Creating Family Harmony through Song with Ricki
2. From Generation to Generation – A Cooking Activity with Rikki
3. Sages, Young and Old – Studying Jewish Texts with Rabbi Gottlieb
4. Do You Have a Rav? – Studying Jewish Texts with Jamie
5. Our Family Adventure – A Physical Activity with Dona
This
session is full of adventure, boundary breaking, and fun! We’ll spend
time in the fresh air as we tackle physical activities together. One by
one, you and me, we’ll strengthen our kehillah kedoshah (holy
community)!
6. Our Family Tree – An Art Project with Shani and Brianna
Once
upon a time, all families looked the same. Today very few families look
like any other. Families are made up of supportive members. Sometimes
they live in the same house. Sometimes they live in different houses.
Some are related by blood and some are not. What makes a family? What
does your family look like? |
posted Nov 17, 2011 6:17 AM by Educator BIJ
Rabbi Danny Installation Shabbat
Friday & Saturday, November 11 & 12
Please don’t miss these exciting events; including our YAFE students taking part in the installation of Rabbi Gottlieb – they have been practicing and will be called to the bimah for a special song! We hope you’ll join us Shabbat morning!!! See below for more information, childcare options and to RSVP.
Erev Shabbat Services - Friday, November 11, 2011 @ 7:30pm
The Kabbalat Shabbat Service at 7:30pm on Friday night will welcome our honored out-of-town guests, including friends and family of Rabbi Gottlieb. Rabbi Emma Gottlieb (our rabbi's daughter) will share a Dvar Torah and there will be special musical selections. We will also honor the Jewish War Veterans, who are co-sponsoring the Oneg, where we'll have an opportunity to meet and schmooze with the guests.A celebratory Kiddush luncheon will follow services.
Shabbat Morning Services - Saturday, September 12, 2011 @ 10:00am
Shabbat morning will begin at 9:00 am with Torah Study led by Rabbi Jordon Goldson. Shabbat morning service begin at 10:00 am; Rabbi Gottlieb's installation will take place as a part of the Torah service. Long-time friend Rabbi Jordan Goldson of Congregation B'nai Israel in Baton Rouge, Louisiana will lead the installation ceremony.
Childcare can be provided during the luncheon; when you RSVP, please notify the office if you are interested in childcare.
RSVP to the office ASAP office@bij.org or 415.586.8833 |
posted Aug 21, 2011 12:19 PM by Educator BIJ
Fall
Kallah October
14-16, 2011
Reunion and Taste of Camp Newman (3rd-6th Grade)
Join us for a weekend of fun, camp friends and a great
Shabbat experience!! During the event the participants will be exposed to
the excitement of Jewish camping, have the opportunity to make new friends, and
get a taste of what Camp Newman has to offer.
West
Coast Party January
13-16, 2012
There really ain't no party like it... (9th-12th Grade)
Bringing together over 350 teens from across the western
United States, West Coast Party is a bi-annual event that allows Jewish
teens to explore their Jewish identity in a safe, Jewish camp environment.
Participants will have the opportunity to reunite with friends from Camp
Newman, Camp Kalsman, NFTY, EIE, Mitzvah Corps, and NFTY in Israel while
making new friends along the way.
Spring
Kallah March 2-4, 2012
Reunion and Taste of Camp Newman (6th-8th Grade)
Specially programmed for middle-school aged campers, Spring
Kallah offers a weekend of fun, camp friends and a great Shabbat
experience!! Whether you come to reunite with friends, make new
friends, or just have some good old fashion fun, you won't want to
miss out on this amazing event.
Family Camp April 27-29, 2012
Fun for the WHOLE Mishpacha!
Join us for a taste of summer camp for the whole family.
Celebrate Shabbat and the joy of Jewish living with your whole family.
Enjoy arts, hiking, music, sports and more in a warm, enriching environment. |
posted May 26, 2011 1:38 PM by Educator BIJ
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Baking and Crafting in the New Year Sunday, August 21, 1:00pm
Join us as we bake round challah, honey cakes and make New Years cards as we celebrate Rosh Hashanah and the start of 5772.
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posted May 26, 2011 1:25 PM by Educator BIJ
You are warmly invited to join us as we - the Nashot Mitzvah class of 5771 - are called to the Torah on Shabbat morning Parashat Shelach Lecha, June 18, 2011 at 10:00am.
Each of us will chant an aliyah and together will lead the tefilot, prayers, offer poems, deliver divrei Torah, teaching about the Torah portion, and share stories about our multi-year adventure in Jewish learning.
A kiddush luncheon and celebration will follow. Please RSVP to the BIJ office at office@bij.org or by calling 415-586-8833. 
- Simcha Greenspan
- Gail Harden
- Myra Herpe
- Terry Levy
- Yvonne Lorvan
- Jocelyn Pascoe
- Sherrie Rosenberg
- Robin Winburn-Woll
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posted Apr 13, 2011 4:50 PM by Educator BIJ
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Kasher the BIJ Kitchen Sunday, April 17, 10:00am (no YFP)
Children and adults of all ages are invited to join Rabbi Glazer in learning what it means to kasher a kitchen for Pesach (Passover), as we prepare the BIJ kitchen. Feel free to bring some bits of bread for the ritual burning of chametz. Then join in the fun as we set the tables for our community’s second-night seder.
BIJ Annual Meeting Sunday, May 1, 10:00am
First Friday Family Potluck Shabbat Dinner Friday, May 6, 6:30pm
Families join us for the monthly potluck Shabbat dinner and service. We’ll celebrate birthdays and share our food. No YFP on Sunday this weekend, in honor of Mothers’ Day.
Youth-Led Shabbat & Faculty Appreciation Saturday, May 14, 10:00am
Don’t miss this celebratory event highlighting our students leading us in prayer and honoring our faculty for a fabulous year! No YFP on Sunday this weekend, in honor of our youth & faculty [and Bay to Breakers].
Lag B’Omer picnic Sunday, May 22, 11:30 am – 2:00 pm
 Bring a picnic for yourself and an item to share with others at our final YFP event & end of the year celebration at the Walter Haas Playground on Addison. The major cross street is Diamond Heights Boulevard. Restrooms will be available across the street at the Goodman/Kerner home. Look for Ann Morgenstern and stake out a spot for your family! Rabbi Glazer will be there for the first portion of the picnic – looking forward to seeing you there!
YFP/yafe Committee Meeting Wednesday, May 25, 6:30 pm
If you have not yet RSVPd, please let Rebecca know your availability! Join us for our final committee meeting of this year. Your feedback about this year and ideas for the future is desired as we finalize plans for next fall. Help us determine the activities we will offer your child!
First Friday Family Potluck Shabbat Dinner Friday, June 3, 6:30pm
Israel in the Gardens, Yerba Buena Gardens, SF Sunday, June 4
An estimated 20,000 people will gather to enjoy Israeli music, film, food and to celebrate our Jewish community and Israel’s 63rd anniversary.
Craft ’n Shmooze Sunday, June 12, 1:30-3:00 pm
Friday Night Feast & Farewell to Rabbi Glazer Friday, June 17, 6:30pm
First Friday Family Potluck Shabbat Dinner Friday, July 1, 6:30pm
Havdallah, Game Night & Storytelling Saturday, July 30, 6:30pm
Game night was such a success, we’re doing it again! With the addition of storytelling (and maybe a little acting) for the youngsters, don’t miss it!
First Friday goes to Camp Newman Friday, August 5, 4:00 - 9:30pm
Beth Israel Judea members, staff and officers are warmly invited to enjoy a musical Shabbat at camp. The evening includes a reception with URJ Camp Newman officers, Shabbat dinner, singing and dancing. You must register online to attend.
Baking and Crafting in the New Year Sunday, August 21
Join us as we bake round challah, honey cakes and make New Years cards as we celebrate Rosh Hashanah and the start of 5772.
More details online: https://sites.google.com/site/bijyafe/
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posted Apr 6, 2011 1:48 PM by Educator BIJ
Shari Bookstaff Talk: When Life Throws You Lemons...Make Cranberry Juice
Sunday, April 10, 2011 @ 12:00pm
Immediately following the Youth and Family Program, Shari Bookstaff (aka Andy's mom) will deliver a multi-media presentation and talk about her ongoing recovery from surgical removal of a benign brain tumor in August of 2006. A light pizza lunch will be served, as will cranberry juice (Shari’s favorite drink)!
A biology professor at Skyline College, Shari is the founder of the local chapter of the American Cetacean Society.
Shari was diagnosed with a benign brain tumor, an acoustic neuroma, in July 0f 2006. Although reassured that its removal was routine and that she would enjoy a complete recovery, complications left Shari with dramatic, lifelong challenges.
Since then, she has worked hard every day to regain basic human functions, her dignity, her livelihood, and her spirit. A single mother of two wonderful children (both of whom celebrated their Bnai Mitzvah at BIJ), she feels she owes it to them to do everything possible to achieve her fullest potential.
Her autobiographical book, When Life Throws You Lemons...Make Cranberry Juice © 2009, demonstrates how Shari’s amazing outlook on life has enabled her to triumph despite overwhelming challenges.
"Don't look for good things to result from bad situations," Shari says. "Instead, appreciate the positive things in life in spite of the bad."
Autographed copies of the book will be available for purchase at the talk. |
posted Apr 6, 2011 1:32 PM by Educator BIJ
Saturday, April 9, 10:00 am
Join us to celebrate Jenny Aucar as she becomes Bat Mitzvah!
Click here to read more about Jenny in the BIJ Bulletin, page 10.
The Aucar family invites you to celebrate with them at the kiddush following services.
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posted Mar 23, 2011 5:32 PM by Educator BIJ
Bar/Bat Mitzvah Family Ed Day
Sunday, April 3 @ 9:30 am
What's “Justice” Got to Do with It? In this final workshop in this year’s series, we will explore the tzedek in tzedakah.
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