Parashat Vayetze and many kudos
Friday Night Kaballat Shabbat Services, Tonight Friday 11/20, at 7PM.
The Chazzan’s Tribute dinner was a huge success! We couldn’t have asked for a more meaningful and special evening, with family, congregants, and friends.
Simcha catering did a stellar job, the decorations were gorgeous, the silent auction super fun, (PLEASE SEE BELOW for items that you can still bid on!) the speeches were so moving and folks had a great time. Chazzan Ben-Moshe – you are truly appreciated. Stay tuned for an article and more photos coming soon.
Cantor Ben-Moshe’s Weekly message:
This week we read Parshat Vayetze, the story of Ya’akov’s twenty-year exile in Haran. At the beginning and the end of his exile, he has visions of angels, at Beith-El and at Mahanayyim. One tradition says that Ya’akov’s guardian angels were trading off-the angels of the Promised Land gave their place to a different group who would take watch outside the Land. Jewish Tradition teaches that God is always with us, no matter where on Earth we are. We could be in exile in Haran, in Babylonia or in Texas-but until we return home to Israel, God always watches over us, as God does all of Creation. In these times of horrible violence in Israel and in France, in Lebanon and Nigeria, may God continue to watch over all of humanity, and may the blasphemy of murder in the name of God soon disappear. Shabbat Shalom.
Save the date: Our annual Beth El Hanukkah party is Saturday evening, December 12 at 6 PM. Havdallah, candle lighting, food, fun, music, latkes, and more.
Join the Team! Team “BETH EL BANDITS”
PLEASE sign up for the Turkey trot with Beth El. On Thanksgiving day we have a team of runners. Please join the BETH EL BANDITS via the Thundercloud subs Turkey Trot website.
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We are very grateful to the following for helping with the Cantor’s dinner:
Elaine Jacobs, Gregg and Michelle Philipson, Barbara Cramer, Rachel Union, Juliette Meinstein, Keren Harvey, The Aguilar family, The Keoller family, Barry Mann, the Butler family, Bev Golden, Yesenia Soto and all the amazing members who came and who contributed to the evening. Thank you to Simcha Kosher Caterers of Dallas for the delicious food.
Please support the following amazing Silent Auction sponsors:
* David Walker of Oriental Rug Gallery in the Hill Country Galleria, Jacob and Esther Gilboa, Barbara Cramer Quickbooks, Bam Rubenstein – custom made tallises, Starbucks, Esther’s Follies, The Long Center, Ballet Austin, Benold’s Jewelers, David Kruger of Kruger’s Jewelers, Sandy Massman artwork, Maggiano’s Little Italy, Mom’s Best Friend babysitting, Froggin’ Spanish Immersion classes, Zach Scott Theatre, Sport Ball, Jessica Zimmerman nutrition therapy, Outrageous Gallery, Beth Israel Gift store, Lisa Feder of Being Well Yoga, Ron Lake hypnotherapy. Barry Mann for kosher Israeli wine, AND THE DOUBLETREE HOTEL on Mopac and Steck!
THESE ITEMS ARE STILL FOR SALE: Reply to this e-mail ASAP if you are interested.
***Babysitting with Mom’s Best Friend: Four hours of babysitting date night with Mom’s Best Friend and a year’s membership. http://momsbestfriend.com/austin/
*** $50 gift certificate to Sportball for birthday party or classes. Location of your choice
***Eight week Spanish immersion class at Froggin Spanish Immersion in Cedar park ($395 value). Includes registration, backpack and workbook. http://www.frogginlearning.com/
*** $50 gift certificate to Viva Day Spa!