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)

• 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.

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

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. 

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.

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!

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.

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/