January 2016 Message - Madison Jewish Center

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JANUARY 2016
TEVET/SHEVAT 5776
Madison Jewish Center
SCHEDULE OF SERVICES FOR JANUARY 2016
SATURDAY, JANUARY 16
FRIDAY, JANUARY 1
Candle Lighting
Family Service
4:21 pm
7:30 pm
Services
Jr. Congregation
9:00 am
10:30 am
Weekly Portion BO
SATURDAY, JANUARY 2
Triennial – Exod 12:29-13:16
Services
15
9:00 am
Weekly Portion: SH’MOT
Triennial – Exod. 4:18-6:1
FRIDAY, JANUARY 22
HAFTARAH: Isaiah 27:6-8:13; 29:22-23
ASK THE RABBI
FRIDAY, JANUARY 8
Candle Lighting
Family Service
4:27 pm
7:30 pm
Candle Lighting
4:43 pm
EARLY Family Service
7:00 pm
BIRTHDAY/ANNIVERSARY SHABBAT
TU B’SHVAT SEDER TO FOLLOW
WITH THE MADISON YOUTH CHORUS
Services
Jr. Congregation
SATURDAY, JANUARY 9
Services
Jr. Congregation
HAFTARAH: Jeremiah 46:13-28
HALACHAH FOR THE MONTH
9:00 am
10:30 am
9:00 am
10:30 am
SHABBAT SHIRAH
Weekly Portion B’SHALLAH
Triennial - Exod. 14:26-17:16
BIRKAT HaHODESH
Weekly Portion: VA’EIRA
Triennial - Exod. 8:16-9:35
HAFTARAH: Ezekiel 28:25-29:21
RABBI’S QUIZ
FRIDAY, JANUARY 29
Candle Lighting
Family Service
4:51 pm
7:30 pm
FRIDAY, JANUARY 15
Candle Lighting
Family Service
HAFTARAH: JUDGES 4:4-5:31
SABBATH STUDY SESSION
4:34 pm
7:30 pm
Services
9:00 am
Jr. Congregation
10:30 am
Weekly Portion: YITRO
Exodus 18:1-20:22
HAFTARAH: Isaiah 6:1-7:6; 9:5-6
RABBI’S SERMON
Tel: 718-339-7755 * WWW.MADISONJC.ORG
Page Two
Rabbi’s Message Article January 2016
By Rabbi Shae J. Kane D.D.
While we read in the first paragraph of the Sh'ma every morning and evening,
"v'shinantam l'vanecha," "you should teach them [words of Torah] to your children",
[the Hebrew word v'shinantam connotes learning by repetition as if cutting one’s teeth
and ingesting words of Torah]. Through the act of teaching, we adults can also be
stimulated to become learners. In fact, by being engaged in adult learning, we
continually send the message to our children and grandchildren that Jewish learning is
a lifelong endeavor. I personally found that what I learned beyond the age of Bar
Mitzvah further solidified my aspirations to impart our Jewish traditions to the young
and the not so young - because I was so stimulated by serious Jewish learning as an
adult. Approaching Jewish learning as an adult provides the opportunity to reawaken
our childlike curiosity with adult sophistication. When learning a traditional text, the
'how-to' of a new ritual, or the meaning behind a familiar ritual, it is possible to reclaim
the Jewish tradition as our own living religious life, and not an antiquated lifestyle
irrelevant in today's world.
The years leading up to Bar and Bat Mitzvah are a tremendous opportunity for
parental (and family) learning. Coming to Shabbat morning services with your pre-Bar
or Bat Mitzvah child is an easy entry point into the world of Jewish learning. Take that
year to learn more about the structure of the service, congregational melodies, or even
how to read Torah or Haftarah. You will gain more from that year, and your child will
see that the time before the Bar or Bat Mitzvah ceremony is not a formality, but an
actual opportunity for growth.
In Pirkei Avot the great sage Hillel teaches us, “Do not say 'I will study when I
have time’, for you may not have time." [Avot 2:5] As with anything else that is
meaningful in our lives, Jewish growth only occurs when it is a priority. Here are a few
suggestions for ways to find more meaning, as an adult, in Jewish life: come to services,
but don't just sit there or talk to the person next to you, concentrate on the prayers that
are in the Siddur even if it is in English. Each one is there in an order and sequence for
a reason. If it generates a question, save it for one of the 'Ask The Rabbi' sessions or
speak to me privately. Study some of the commentaries in the Humash during the Torah
reading or the Haftarah chanting. Come to our Adult Education classes - you never
know what insight we can discover together in one of our stream of conscious tangents
during a class. Jewish learning can be both exciting, overwhelming and frightening. So,
find a way to take that risk. The risk may not be as great as originally anticipated, but
the payoff will be much greater than expected. Find a way—your own way—into Jewish
life. It’s not just for kids!
madisonjc.org
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JANUARY 2016
Greetings everyone and happy secular New Year. Have you made any New
Year’s resolutions? I hope you included spending more quality time with family on
that list. One way to do that is to attend Shul with your spouse or child. This is,
after all, one of the best ways to let your child know that you value Judaism and
would like to see it perpetuated. In fact, I would suggest to every woman out there
who doesn’t, that you light candles every Friday night. It’s a simple yet extremely
meaningful step. I remember my mother, of blessed memory, lighting candles
every Shabbat. My wife, Irma, uses the candlesticks of my great grandmother.
The entire process and link to the past is very special!
Okay, I got that off my chest, now back to the small stuff. Madison Jewish
Center celebrated Hanukkah in a big way. In the Haneirot Halalu prayer that we
say after lighting the candles there is a reference to “great simhah”. Here at
Madison we began with a well attended community rooftop Hanukkiah lighting.
That Hanukkiah, by the way, was made by Alan Flash years ago. His son Seth,
along with his wife and children, are now members of Madison. Of course, they
have always maintained a presence here. Then, Friday evening we enjoyed a
sumptuous Shabbat dinner followed by our Madison Youth Chorus led by Arlene
Kane. After that performance, the congregants were glowing and beaming like
Hanukkah candles. Thank you , Arlene. Our Vodka and Latka dance was a huge
success. One of our members won big bucks at the raffle drawing. We’ll surely
repeat this in the future.
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This month on January 18 , Sisterhood is again having a movie night. This
year’s movie is “Fill The Void”, a gripping story of a young betrothed woman who
is asked to marry her widowed brother-in-law instead. Don’t miss it. Friday
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evening January 22 at 7 PM is our annual Tu B’Sh’vat Seder. No reservations
are needed.
You will shortly be getting a notice of a modest yearly dues increase. This was
voted on at our last membership meeting. Our membership rolls have been
steadily declining so that our income no longer matches our expenses. We
haven’t had an increase since 2004. We have had huge deficits for the past
several years. As always, if this is a significant hardship to you, speak to our
treasurer, Paul, privately. We certainly never turn anyone away because of
money. Also, as a cost saving measure we will begin printing a limited amount of
the “Message” in house for those of you who do not have computers. The
“Message” will be available online in a format that looks just as it does now.
Please notify the office of your e-mail address. We have many already but we
may not have yours. We will mail a printed version to anyone who wants it.
As always, check our website frequently. Here you can keep abreast of our
activities and special events.
I look forward to seeing you at services.
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THE LATEST FROM SISTERHOOD
JANUARY 2O16
Last month Sisterhood participated in the annual Hanukkah Vodka
and Latka dance on Saturday night, December 5th. It was definitely a fun
filled evening! Another popular program is Maj and Mingle, which was held
the very next morning on December 6th. This program is the perfect
opportunity for those who are interested in learning how to play or simply
want to refresh their skills. Thank you Teresa for organizing the program
and refreshments. Future dates for Maj and Mingle will be announced via
the telephone tree and flyers.
Sisterhood will be participating in the inter-affiliate Bingo night this
month on Saturday night, January 16th. Monday night January 19th is movie
night. We will be showing the movie, ”Fill the Void,” at 7 PM, followed by
refreshments. The cost is $5 per person with reservations requested. Flyers
will be mailed and refer to the MJC website. Please note that there will be
no meeting scheduled for this evening due to the length of the film. Thank
you Rachel for organizing the program and obtaining the movie, and thank
you Barbara for donating the refreshments.
We are planning a February Health Night program on February 29 th
with a Yoga instructor. Flyers will be forthcoming. Save the date!
We would like to take this opportunity to wish everyone a Very
Happy and Healthy New Year!!!
Harriett Cohen and Shelli Feldman
Sisterhood Co-Presidents
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MJC SOCIAL CLUB HAPPENINGS
JANUARY 2016
The Social Club has been hard at work planning many exciting
events for the coming year.
Our annual Vodka and Latka dance, co-sponsored with the
Sisterhood, was a huge success. About 100 guests enjoyed tasting vodka,
eating latkes, dancing, and socializing. Everyone had a great time. Check
the website for photos of the evening. Plans are already in the works for
next year. The Share the Pot raffle winners were picked. The first prize
winner was our member Ronni Mendelson!
A fun night playing Bingo is scheduled for January 16th. Our annual
Super Bowl party will take place on February 7 th. The cost is only $20.
The annual Purim Masquerade Ball will take place on March 19th. Come in
costume and enjoy the festivities. The Social Club Shabbat is on May 14th.
The end of the year barbecue is on June 5th. Please mark your calendars and
join us as often as you can. You are guaranteed to have a wonderful time.
Every member of MJC is also a member of the Social Club. Please
take advantage of the many opportunities to spend time with friends. Let’s
keep MJC as the center of Egalitarian Conservative Judaism in this part of
Brooklyn.
Check our website (madisonjc.org), watch for flyers, and check the
Message for further information. Reservations for all activities can be made
through our email address ([email protected])
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Ilene Karpas
BIKKUR HOLIM
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Bikkur Holim is still an active part of Madison Jewish Center.
If you are homebound or know someone who is homebound, in the
check the Message for further information. Reservations for all activities can be
hospital or otherwise in need of our services, please call
made through our email address ([email protected]).
David Abels @ 645-5804 or the office @ 339-7755
Ilene Karpas
Check our website (madisonjc.org), watch for flyers, and check the
Message for further information. Reservations for all activities can be made
through our email address ([email protected]).
Ilene Karpas
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PA NEWS JANUARY 2016
SHALOM PARENTS:
Wow I can't believe how the school year is flying by. It's already
2016! I would like to take this opportunity on behalf of the P.A. to wish you
all a very happy and healthy 2016. Our children, under the direction of
Morah Arlene, did a wonderful job at the Hanukkah dinner and concert last
month. Thank you for giving us such a lovely evening!
Next month we will be starting our annual Miss Chocolate
candy sale. We will also be having our third flea market this month, on
Sunday January 24th. Thank you to all who support our fund-raising efforts.
We really appreciate your support. We couldn't do it without you. We are
also still selling gift cards online or you can pick up an order form in the
office, whichever you prefer.
Thank you for your support!
Melanie Green
The Parents’ Association
Online Gift Cards Are Now Available
at M.J.C. through the Parents Association.
It is Easy, Fast, and Available all year long!
madisonjc.org
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YAHRZEIT – DONATIONS FOR JANUARY 2016
HAVE BEEN MADE BY:
Bernice Bender
Rita Kaufman
Paul Podell
Jeffrey Bernstein
Judith Korcz
Elysa Resnikoff
Jon Besunder
Zina Lewin
Barbara Roff
Harriett Cohen
Julie Markowitz
Eileen Sadof
Howard Cohen
Ellen Messing
Aviva Salner
Beatrice Farber
Lois Mondschein
Ilene Shapiro
Fran Futterman
Diane Morgan
Steven Silverman
Elaine Kaner
Carolyn Nagourney
Myrna Weinberg
Jane Kaplan
Alex Needelman
Lola Zuckerman
Ilene Karpas
Edith Novikoff
Debra Brown
THE MESSAGE
SERVICE SCHEDULE
Published 11 times a year * July/August * 1 issue
Affiliated with the United Synagogue of Conservative Judiasm
Friday Evening & Erev Yom Tov………………7:30 PM
Saturday Morning & Yom Tov Morning….9:00 AM
Weekday Minyanim (Mon. & Thurs.)……..6:45 AM
Sunday Morning & Legal Holidays……….…8:30 AM
2989 Nostrand Ave., Brooklyn, NY 11229
718-339-7755 * email: [email protected]
Fax: 718-375-2271
Shae J. Kane, D.D. ……………………….……..Rabbi
Leslie Rimer……………………..………….…..Cantor
Roy Alexander………………..…………….President
If you need a Minyan at any other time, please
call the office and we will attempt to assemble one.
Sisterhood Presidents
Harriet Cohen & Shelli Feldman
MJC Social Club President
Norman Green
TEMPLE OFFICE HOURS
P.A. President: Steven Green
The Synagogue office will be open
Monday through Thursday from
9:00am to 4:00pm, Friday 9-12.
We are closed on all Jewish and
legal holidays.
Message Layout
Bruce Herman
Editorial Staff
Rabbi Shae J. Kane D.D.
Monique Ander
Ellen Green
Ilene Karpas
Roy Alexander
Marlene Podell
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SAVE THE DATE
Social Club
Saturday, January 16, 2016
Sunday, February 7, 2016
8 pm
6 pm
Bingo
Super Bowl party and game night
(bring your own game)
Saturday, January 16, 2016
Monday, January 18, 2016
Sunday, January 24, 2016
Sunday, February 7, 2016
Sisterhood
8 pm
7 pm
10 am
6 pm
Bingo
Movie Nite
Maj and Mingle
Maj and Mingle
Sunday, January 24, 2016
Parents’ Association
10 am- 4 pm
Flea Market
Friday, January 22, 2016
Congregation
7 pm
Family Service with
Madison Youth Chorus
Birthday/Anniversary Shabbat
TuB’shvat Seder
KIDDUSH FUND SPONSORS FOR JANUARY
Annual Kiddush Sponsors:
Arlene and David Abels
Ellen and Max Hamou
Cecile Kops
Diane and Greg Posniack
Barbara and Barry Stein
Harriett and Stephen Cohen
Monique and Richard Ander
Ilene Karpas
Barbara and Joseph Kowalski
Judy and Max Posniack
Terri and Joseph Harary
Platinum Kiddush Sponsors:
Irma and Roy Alexander
Sheila and Bert Goodman
Randi and Bruce Herman
Beverly and Seymour Hoffnung
Helene and Susan Master
Bunny and Brian Bender
Ellen and Norman Green
Marla and Matt Hesse
Mady Kiner
Marlene and Paul Podell
If you would like to be a sponsor, contact:
Norman Green (917) 545-4442 • email: [email protected]
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madisonjc.org
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HONOR FUND MAZAL TOV & BEST WISHES
To: Vicky & Gary Dreifus
A donation has been made in honor of the
birth of your granddaughter
By: Gina, Lloyd, Matthew & Jake Tuckman
Arlene, David & Jonathan Abels
To: Kate & Cantor Leslie Rimer
A donation has been made in honor
of your 50th Wedding Anniversary
By: Ruth Siegel
Judith & Bob Korcz
To: Seymour Hoffnung
A donation has been made in honor of
your 90th Birthday
By: Myra Lee & Albert Fleischman
To: Hannah Dreifus
A donation has been made on the
birth of your great granddaughter Cloe
By: Linda & Steve Bell
Andrew Menkes & Ruth Richards
Myra Lee & Albert Fleischman
Sheila & Bert Goodman
Marlene & Paul Podell
Ellen & Norman Green
Bunny & Brian Bender
Monique & Richard Ander
Irma & Roy Alexander
Edith Novikoff
Judy Posniack
Harriett & Stephen Cohen
Shelli & Ronald Feldman
Diane & Greg Posniack
Barbara & Barry Stein
To: Harriett & Stephen Cohen
A donation has been made on the occasion of
your granddaughter Jenna Madison Szczapa
receiving the Hebrew name Michal Chaya
By: Shelli & Ronald Feldman
Ruth Rosenberg
Linda & Steve Bell
Irina Makarovskaya
To: To: Shelli & Ronald Feldman
A donation has been made in honor of the
Ilene Karpas
marriage of your son Michael
By: Teresa & Mario Gottesmann
Judy Posniack
Barbara Roff
Ilene Shapiro
To: Irene Cimini
A donation has been made on the occasion of
your retirement
To: Ellen & Norman Green
of your grandson Aidan Cohen’s
Bar Mitzvah
By: Gail Resnick
Ruth Siegel
Barbara Roff
To: Jodie & Matt Cohen
A donation has been made in honor of
your son Aidan Cohen’s Bar Mitzvah
By: Gail Resnick
To: Teresa & Mario Gottesmann
A donation has been made in honor of the birth
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MEMORIAL FUND
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS HAVE BEEN SENT
To: Florence Bernstein
A donation has been made in memory
of your beloved brother-in-law
Edward M. Bernstein
By: Diane & Greg Posniack
To: Susan Weinberg & Family
A donation has been made in memory
of your beloved husband & father
Mark Weinberg
By: Marlene & Paul Podell
To: Barry Stein & Family
A donation grandmother has been
made in memory of your beloved
mother, grandmother & great
grandmother Louise Stein
To: Judy Posniack & Family
A donation has been made in
memory of your beloved husband,
father & grandfather Max Posniack
By: Ethel Cohn & Family
Teresa & Mario Gottesmann
Gail Resnick
Barbara Roff
To: Sam Mora
memory of your beloved sister
Molly Chernofsky
To: Greg Posniack & Family
In honor of d Bouillon
memory of your beloved brother &
To: Lynda Siegel & Family
uncle Max Posniack
By: Gail Resnick
memory of your beloved husband,
Ruth Siegel
father & grandfather Michael Siegel
To: Evan & Kenny Weintraub
A donation has been made
To: Ruth Siegel
in memory of your beloved father
Sam Weintraub
memory of your beloved
By: Barbara Roff
daughter-in-law Dolores
By: Barbara Roff
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R’FUAH SH’LEIMAH PRAYER
DONATIONS HAVE BEEN MADE FOR
SPEEDY RECOVERY PRAYERS
For: Carla Dargan
By: Arlene, David & Jonathan Abels
For: Mrs. Esther Lieboff
By: Monique & Richard Ander
For: Rose Smith
By: Ellen & Norman Green
For: Sheila Goodman
Ruth Rosenberg
Linda & Steve Bell
Irina Makarovskaya
Marilyn & Howard Madans
Mona & Glen Ayers
Ilene Karpas
Shelli & Ronald Feldman
Michael Sosin
Selma Rovin
For: Gail Resnick
By: Sheila & Bert Goodman
Ruth Rosenberg
Linda & Steve Bell
Ilene Karpas
Judy Posniack
For: Douglas Handler
By: Diane & Greg Posniack
For: Roberta Bendrihem
For: Roberta Adelson
Personals
Mazal Tov to Irma Lifschitz on the marriage of her granddaughter
Ilene Bressner to Troy Tamburo
and the upcoming marriage of her grandson
Jonathan Spiro to Ellen Trapani.
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Christina Kushner
Anthony Pallone
Rita Kaufman
Irma Alexander
Steven Green
Barbara Kowalski
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15
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Lois Mondschein
Loretta Packer
Ruth Rosenberg
Babs Dobbs
Marla Hesse
Barbara Stein
If we have misspelled a name, left something out, or have failed
In honor of Se
in any way to properly acknowledge anyone who should have
been acknowledged, please forgive us. Please note that some
names may not have not been included.
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Melanie & Jamie Gioia
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Marla & Matthew Hesse
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Jill & Steven Saltzman
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THANK YOU
Dear Friends,
Thank you all who made donations for a R’fuah Sh’leimah Prayer
for my son Andrew for his recent eye surgery.
He is recovering. I miss you all. Anyone, who wishes to make
a trip to Riverdale, I would appreciate your visit.
Fondly, Fran Futterman
Thank you all for the generous donations in memory
of our mother Sylvia Jaron
Marian & Aaron Sloane
Thank you everyone for your good wishes and donations
for my speedy recovery
Sheila Goodman
Thank you everyone for your good wishes on the occasion
of the birth of our new granddaughter
Jane Tova Gottesmann
Teresa & Mario Gottesmann
In honor of Se
Dear friends at MJC,
Thank you for all your donations & good wishes
for my speedy recovery
Gail Resnick
To all our Madison family and friends,
Thank you with much appreciation for all the donations and good wishes for our new
granddaughter Jenna and for the engagement of our son Marc to Sue Wisla.
We want to thank our MJC family for all of their best wishes and donations
in honor of our son Michael’s marriage to Michael Rachlis.
Shelli and Ronnie Feldman
Please give the office your email address
if we don't already have it.
PERSONALS
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TORAH FUND
To: Harriett & Stephen Cohen & Family
In honor of the Baby Naming of
Jenna Madison Szczapa
By: Arlene & Rabbi Shae J. Kane
& Family
To: Robert Harris
memory of your beloved wife,
mother & grandmother Ellie Harris
To: Kate & Cantor Leslie Rimer
To: Tara & Anthony Allone & Family
of your 50th Wedding Anniversary
In honor of the Bar Mitzvah of
By: Sandy Sharrin
Ethan Jack Allone
By: Morah Arlene & Rabbi Shae J. Kane
In honorTo:
of SeIlene Karpas
& Family
Thank you for your kindness &
generosity
By: Gail Resnick
Congratulations to Dennies Gajadhar on the chanting
of the Haftorah -- Well done!
Ruth Rosenberg
Ilene Karpas
Linda & Steve Bell
Judy Posniack
Andrew Menkes & Ruth Richards
Randi & Bruce Herman
madisonjc.org
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Beginning next month
the Message will be
published via email.
Please make sure your email
address has been given to the
office. Those without email
addresses will be able to get a
copy printed in the office.
In honor of Se
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In honor of Se
madisonjc.org
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January 2016 --- Tevet/Shevat 5776
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
1
Tevet 20
2
Tevet 21
Services 9am
Candle
Lighting
4:21pm
Family Service
7:30pm
3
Tevet 22
4
Tevet 23
5
Tevet 24
6
Tevet 25
7
Tevet 26
8
Tevet 27
Candle Lighting
4:27pm
Family Service
7:30pm
10
Tevet 29
11
Shevat 1
12
Shevat 2
Executive
Board
7:30pm
Board 8pm
13
Shevat 3
14
Shevat 4
Ask the Rabbi
9
Tevet 28
Services 9am
Jr. Congregation
10:30am
Rabbi Quiz
15
Shevat 5
16
Shevat 6
Candle Lighting
4:34pm
Family Service
7:30pm
Services 9am
Jr. Congregation
10:30am
Halachah for
the month
Bingo 8pm
17
Shevat 7
18
Shevat 8
19
Shevat 9
20
Shevat 10
21
Shevat 11
Sisterhood
Movie Nite
7pm
24
Shevat 14
Flea Market
10-4
Maj &
Mingle
10-12
31
Shevat 21
25
Shevat 15
26
Shevat 16
Social Club
7:30pm
27
Shevat 17
28
Shevat 18
22
Shevat 12
23
Shevat 13
Candle Lighting
4:43pm
Early Family Service
7pm
Birthday Anniversary
Tu B’Shvat Seder
Madison Youth
Chorus
Services 9am
Jr. Congregation
10:30am
Shabbath Study
Session
SHABBAT SHIRAH
29
Shevat 19
30
Shevat 20
Candle Lighting
4:51pm
Family Service
7:30pm
Services 9am
Jr. Congregation
10:30am
Rabbi’s
Sermon

January 2016 Message - Madison Jewish Center

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