Study showing those who attend shul live longer

Friday Night Shabbat Services
Tonight 11/18, at the regular time of 7:00 PM. Mitzvah of the month is collecting items for the animal shelter. Please see below.

Shabbat morning services are a week away Saturday November 26.

AND BY THE WAY, DID YOU KNOW THE FOLLOWING : A new study finds that people who attend religious services live longer; so as well as enjoying great services and lovely company, you will also enjoy terrific health benefits!

http://www.timesofisrael.com/people-who-attend-religious-s…/

Sunday school resumes December 4.

Candle lighting in Austin is at 5:15 PM

Cantor Ben Moshe’s Message

This week’s parshah continues the story of Avraham and Sarah, and of course we are familiar with the major themes-the birth of Yitzhak, the destruction of S’dom and ‘Amorah, and the Binding of Yitzhak. However, there is a small story towards the end of the parshah which is quite instructive. Avraham makes a treaty with Avimelekh, the king of the city-state of G’rar. After an incident in which Avraham once again out of fear claims that Sarah is his sister, he and Avimelekh make peace, and their peace treaty is the foundation of the city of Be’ersheva’. From the beginning of Jewish history, we have been “lovers of peace and pursuers of peace”-with our neighbors in the Land of Israel and outside of it. May we always continue this tradition. Shabbat Shalom.

Hazzan Yitzhak Ben-Moshe

HOLD THE DATES: First Friday speakers at Beth El.

We look forward to welcoming Gil Levy, head of Jewish Family Services who will come and give a talk/Dvar Torah on Friday December 2.

Friday January 6, Rabbi Daniel Septimus CEO of the Austin JCC will likewise be our guest speaker at Beth El.

On the first Friday of February, we welcome Rabbi/Cantor Marie Betcher who will talk about the great work she does as a Police Chaplain.

Enjoy the photos of the Sunday school with JNF Chair Arielle Levy who came in and gave the children a riveting and interactive talk, which included a passport of JNF’s work and historical timeline, a map of Israel, crayons and of course, the famous blue tzedakah box!

MITZVAH OF THE MONTH:

Please bring items for animals in the animal shelter, such as quality dog food, dog toys, chewy items, blankets or other donations. This mitzvah project is headed by the children of Beth El.

**Hold the date for Sunday December 4th at 1 PM for a Hannukah themed art project with artist Sharon Yam-Sananes. Please also plan to bring items for a clothes exchange that afternoon – adult and children’s clothes, small household items, chachkes, shoes, and other items that we can swap with each other and donate the leftovers to charity.

Huge thank you to Mirit Solomon-Shimony for an absolutely terrific cooking class! Pictured is Mirit preparing the three layered vegan chocolate cake and riced cauliflower salad. Mirit is the owner of “Delish”, a local catering company and can be reached at delishkitchenatx@gmail.com or 734-846 6011. Or reach Mirit on Facebook at Delishkitchenatx.

Community News:

Safesplash Swim school with Yael Shacham!

Safesplash Swimming school is now open in Austin on Anderson Mill Road – an indoor heated pool offering classes for children aged 6 months to adults with certified swim coach and Beth El friend Yael Shacham.

Yael has many years experience as a swim coach and instructor and makes swimming fun and successful. Class sizes are small and tailored to each child’s needs.
Yael teaches classes in Hebrew or English on Fridays and Sundays either in small groups or individual lessons.
To register please go to the website www.safesplash.com or contact Yael directly at 512 318 7744.

SHOW YOUR GRATITUDE TO YOUR LOVELY SHUL! Please donate to Beth El. We have an absolute gem in the Austin Jewish community!

http://bethelaustin.wpengine.com/donate/

Please consider a tax deductible donation to help us
http://bethelaustin.wpengine.com/donate/
Other ways to help include, sponsoring a kidush for a special event or in memory of a loved one, or bringing needed supplies. Ask us how you can help.

Community News:

Snout by Snoutwest at the JCC. This Sunday come and enjoy a fun afternoon with dogs galore at the J. From 12- 4 PM.

11707 South Sam Houston Pkwy West Suite R
Houston Texas 77031