BIJ yafe News
Summer B’not (that’s more than one Bat) Mitzvah
Ashley Aucar Becomes a Bat Mitzvah
June 2, 10:00am Please join us as Ashley is called to the Torah for the first time. The Aucar Family invites you to celebrate with them at the kiddush following services. Read more about Ashley here, in the May/June BIJ Bulletin, page 9. Shiloh Atkinson Becomes a Bat Mitzvah
June 23, 10:00am Please join us as Shiloh is called to the Torah for the first time. The Atkinson-Alberts Family invites you to celebrate with them at the kiddush following services. Read more about Shiloh in here, the May/June BIJ Bulletin, page 9. |
Don’t forget your Hebrew!
First Fridays this summer:
June 1, 6:30 pm First Friday – not Potluck! Who doesn’t love BBQ? After such a successful BBQ of hamburgers, hotdogs, potato and macaroni salads on Purim – we’re doing it again! BIJ is providing the main dishes (burgers/dogs). Please bring a PARVE (no dairy) dessert to share. Rabbi Gottlieb and Song Leader Ricki Weintraub will lead us in a fun-filled Shabbat and family service. July 6, 6:30pm 4th of July Celebration We’ll have a “regular” potluck and BIJ will provide apple pie and ice cream for dessert as we celebrate our independence! August 3 @ Camp Newman By popular demand, we return to URJ Camp Newman for the First Friday in August. You must sign up online to attend this special Shabbat dinner and service at camp. Join your BIJ friends and see what camp is all about! All details are available online at: |
Hamantashen Baking
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)
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
Baking Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Bake on lightly greased cookie sheet 15-20 minutes or until edges and bottom turn golden brown.
Eat & Enjoy! |
Kehillah Kedosha - Building a Holy Community - Family Education
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 6. Our Family Tree – An Art Project with Shani and Brianna |
Rabbi Danny Installation Shabbat
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 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 |
Save the date to go to Camp Newman this winter!
Fall
Kallah October
14-16, 2011 |
Coming up...
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.
RSVP to Rebecca: rgoodman@bij.org or 415.625.3613 |
Nashot Mitzvah Service & Celebration
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.
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Save these Dates!!
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
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/ |