Happy Thanksgiving and Channukah Party Sunday at 5pm

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Congregants and Friends,
We would like to wish you all a very Happy Thanksgiving today.  Please note that we have our Friday night services at 7pm and our Hanukah party Sunday at 5pm.


Beth El Hanukah Party:
This Sunday December 1st at 5pm is the Beth El Hanukah Party.  We will be serving kosher chicken and hot dogs (as well as a vegetarian option), latkes and sides.  We would love to see you all!  Please bring your family and friends.  Again, with appreciation to Hal and Elaine Jacobs for sponsoring this.  Please contact Elaine Jacobs at jaqel@yahoo.com to RSVP or for any other things we may need.
Hannukah Blessings for tonight, the second night of Hanukah:
http://www.jewfaq.org/prayer/chanukah.htm
Enjoy the following Hannukah song by the awesome Maccabeats:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vbec3WSPanw

President Obama’s Hanukah Message to the Jewish Community:

Michelle and I send our warmest wishes to all those celebrating Hanukkah around the world. This Hanukkah season we remember the powerful story of a band of believers who rose up and freed their people, only to discover that the oil left in their desecrated temple – which should have been enough for only one night – ended up lasting for eight. It’s a timeless story of right over might and faith over doubt – one that has given hope to Jewish people everywhere for over 2,000 years.  And tonight, as families and friends come together to light the menorah, it is a story that reminds us to count our blessings, to honor the sacrifices of our ancestors, and to believe that through faith and determination, we can work together to build a brighter, better world for generations to come.From our family to the Jewish Community around the world, Chag Sameach.

Davening for Dummies: December 11 at 7pm!
Come to the second instalment of Bam Rubenstein’s extremely informative and entertaining classes.  The first class was wonderful and if you missed it, please come this month for Bam’s discussion on Tefillah and minyan. 
Community News: The Jewish Family Service Addiction Task Group will host a panel discussion on “Austin Community Resources to Support Addiction Recovery.” This informative panel discussion will bring together new information about the science of addiction recovery and affordable resources those in our community can access to get help for themselves and their loved ones. The event will take place at Congregation Agudas Achim on Tuesday, January 14, 2014 from 6:30 – 8 p.m. There is no cost to attend.