April 2016 - Congregation Brith Sholom
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April 2016 - Congregation Brith Sholom
Congregation Brith Sholom Invites you to a Community Passover Seder First night of Passover Friday, April 22nd, 2016 6:00 p.m. Join R[\\i Mi]h[_l Sing_r, Your Brith Sholom Fri_n^s [n^ Ext_n^_^ F[mily [s w_ r_t_ll th_ story of th_ _xo^us from sl[v_ry to fr__^om C[t_ring \y Bos]ov’s @l[ C[rt_ C[t_ring S_rvi]_: One seder plate per table and plates/bowls of charoset, matza, celery, parsley/carrot sticks, salt water, horseradish (white), (white), chicken chicken soup with matza balls, gefilte fish with red horseradish, sliced turkey (white/dark meat) with gravy and stuffing, asparagus, carrots carrots tzimmes, potato kugel, matza, assorted dessert, decaf coffee and tea service, wine and grape juice Vegetarian Meal: Stuffed Portabella Mushroom with Grilled Vegetables Pl_[s_ s_n^ your r_s_rv[tion with p[ym_nt to th_ offi]_ no l[t_r th[n @pril 1st, 2016 Brith Sholom 2016 Community P[ssov_r S_^_r R_s_rv[tion NO. OF BRITH SHOLOM MEMBER ADULTS ______ @ $40 PER PERSON (THIS INCLUDES NON-MEMBER RELATIVES) NO. OF NON-MEMBER ADULTS ______ @ $45 PER PERSON $______ NO. OF CHILDREN (AGES 6-13 YEARS) ___ @ $18 PER PERSON $______ NO. OF CHILDREN (AGES 5 AND UNDER) ______ FREE PLEASE ACCEPT THIS DONATION TO HELP A BRITH SHOLOM FAMILY ATTEND THE SEDER $_______ TOTAL AMOUNT ENCLOSED $_____________ FAMILY NAME__________________________________________________________________________ PHONE__________________________ EMAIL________________________________________________ PLEASE RETURN THIS RESERVATION FORM WITH PAYMENT TO: CONGREGATION BRITH SHOLOM · 1190 W. MACADA ROAD · BETHLEHEM, PA 18017 TELEPHONE: 610-866-8009 · FAX: 610-866-8000 FROM THE RABBI Breaking Free From Our Shackles Truth be told, my favorite holiday is Pesach. Yes, the cleaning, the cooking, the shopping, the cleaning again, can leave a person physically exhausted but, the end result of all of this work is a holiday that brings family and friends together in celebration of our people’s past and still unfolding story. God’s redemptive power to bring our people out of the midst of unbearable slavery, pain, and sorrow to freedom is the constant reminder of God’s glory and promise. Our people, because we have tasted the bitterness of slavery, are charged by God to pursue justice, care for the weak and downtrodden, and remember always that it is to God we owe praise. Yet, despite this national story, there is another part of Pesach that lies just underneath the surface. Pesach offers each of us the personal yearly opportunity to free ourselves from those things which enslave our lives and embitter our relationships with God and others. Telling the story from the Haggadah is not a rote act, but, one which requires us to believe in the words we are telling. Each year we are asked to take the journey from slavery to freedom and in doing so to once again partner with God to liberate ourselves. How many of us today are enslaved to television, our cellphones/computers, or out of sync priorities, which can erode the quality of our family and social lives? I have had numerous people come to me saying that just because they have cell phones, call waiting, and email doesn’t mean they feel more connected to those they care about but rather feel farther apart. We can let ourselves become over-programmed, over-computered/tv’d, or we can make the time for exercise, study, creativity, synagogue, family and friends. Free people (who are free economically as well) make decisions about how to spend their time, and the priorities they place on that time. We each live on God gifted time, so let’s make the most of it. How many of us today are enslaved by our own bodies? Aging and sickness attack our sense of self. From cancer to Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease, illness can attack our very notion of who we are (and who we were). Lifting up our prayers to God for healing, supporting doctors and researchers looking for cures, fighting for affordable health care, visiting the sick and caring for the elderly are all ways in which we can partner with God. Slavery, is not only physical, it can also be emotional. How many of us today are enslaved by anger, depression, shyness, and fear? This type of slavery makes our relationships bitter and leaves our lives in bondage. Whether we live in fear of terrorism, hold a deep grudge against a member of our family, or feel that life has lost its vigor, each of these examples hold our lives hostage. Pesach again offers us the opportunity to realize that we are fettered by these chains, and that we need to seek both spiritual and professional help to overcome them. As we begin our preparations for Pesach, let each of us name aloud those items, which in this year we feel enslaved to. Then through prayer and action break free and declare, “hashta avdei – lishana haba’ah b’nei horin – This year we are slaves, but next year we will be free people.” (Haggadah Pesach) I believe this is what God wants to remind us as we sit around the Pesach table – now let’s join together and celebrate! Chag Kasher v’Sameach! – A Joyous and Meaningful Passover! 2 Schedule of Services SHABBAT Everyone is invited to attend and participate in the beauty of the Shabbat Services and the Kiddush that follows. Services begin Shabbat morning at 9:00 AM. DAILY MINYAN—is held in the Chapel Monday and Thursday mornings……….7:45 AM Holiday mornings……………...9:00 AM SHABBAT PARAH Friday, April 1 ~ Candle Lighting: 7:09 pm ~ SATURDAY, April 2 Torah Portion: Shemini ~ Leviticus 9:1-11:47; Numbers 19:1-22 ~ Haftarah: Ezekiel 36:16-38~ Havdalah: 8:35 pm SHABBAT HAHODESH ~ ROSH HODESH NISAN Friday, April 8 ~ Candle Lighting: 7:16 pm ~ SATURDAY, April 9 Torah Portion: Tazria ~ Leviticus 12:1-13:59; Numbers 28:9-15 Exodus 12:1-20 ~ Haftarah: Ezekiel 45:16-46:18; Isaiah 66:1-23 ~ Havdalah: 8:42 pm SHABBAT HAGADOL Friday, April 15~ Candle Lighting: 7:23 pm ~ SATURDAY, April 16 Torah Portion: Metzora ~ Leviticus 14:1-15:33~ Haftarah: Malachi 3:4-24 ~ Havdalah: 8:49 pm SHABBAT PESACH—1ST DAY Friday, April 22 ~ Candle Lighting: 7:31 pm ~ SATURDAY, April 23 Torah Reading: Exodus 12:21-51; Numbers 28:16-25 ~ Haftarah: Joshua 3:5-7; 5:2-6:1; 6-27 ~ Havdalah: 8:57 pm SHABBAT PESACH—8TH DAY Friday, April 29 ~ Candle Lighting: 7:38 pm ~ SATURDAY, April 30 Torah Reading: Deuteronomy 14:22-16:17; Numbers 28:19-25 ~ Haftarah: Isaiah 10:32-12:6 ~ Havdalah: 9:04 pm Brith Sholom’s Annual Meeting Please plan to aend the Brith Sholom Annual meeng which will be held on Sunday, April 10th at 10:30 a.m.. It is the easiest way to get a sense of the current state of affairs of the synagogue. You will have the opportunity to vote for the incoming Board of Trustees, the slate for which is listed below: Sandy Wruble Ethan Berkove Micki Wechsler Exisng Board Members for a Second 3 Year Term Ina Levin Ed Levy Refreshments will be served. Come to the Annual Meeng and learn more. Respec*ully submied, Jay Fisher, chair, nominang commiee 3 PREPARING THE HOME FOR PESAH Passover, the festival of freedom, begins on Friday night, April 22nd and ends after dark, Saturday, April 30th. Throughout the eight days of the festival, we abstain from eating any "Hametz" or leaven. During the eight days of Pesah, Hametz cannot lose its identity in an admixture. Therefore, the minutest amount of Hametz renders the whole mixture Hametz and it is prohibited on Pesah. Apart from the observance in the synagogue, Pesah has a unique place in the Jewish home, both because of the seder and because of the changed atmosphere in the home during the Passover week. This Passover home atmosphere is created each year by the traditional practice of thoroughly cleaning the home and removing all Hametz, or leaven, in preparation for Pesah. The term Hametz, or leaven, is applied not only to food whose use is to be avoided during Pesah, but also to the dishes and utensils in which foods are prepared or served during the year. The following is a general guideline based on information prepared by The Rabbinical Assembly. As we learn more about the processing of foods and the ingredients they contain, relying on the kashrut of a product for Pesah that does not hold a Pesah hekhsher – stamp of approval – may be problematic. Wherever possible, processed foods ought to have a kosher l’Pesah symbol from a reliable source. Since that is not always possible, however, our guidelines reflect some acceptable alternatives. The Search for Hametz 1) Thursday night, April 21st, we search for and symbolically eliminate from the house, all remaining leavening. We do our searching at nightfall. This is an especially effective and enjoyable example for your children. You will find this ritual at the beginning of many haggadot. 2) The search is performed in the following manner: A. Place ten pieces of (visible size) bread in various locations throughout the house. B. Make the following blessing: Baruch Atoh Ado-noi Eloheinu Melech Ha-olum Asher Kidshano B’mitzvo-tov V’tzivonu Al Bi-ur Hametz, and then proceed (traditionally, with a feather, a wooden spoon, and a lit candle) to look for any leaven that can be found. C. The pieces of bread should be gathered, make the following declaration: “All manner of leaven that is in my possession which I have not seen or have not removed, or have no knowledge of, shall be null and disowned as the dust of the earth.” D. After the ten pieces, and whatever other leaven may be found, is gathered, make the following declaration: “All manner of leaven that is in my possession which I have not seen or have not removed, or have no knowledge of, shall be null and disowned as the dust of the earth.” The Burning (or disposal) of Hametz 1) The container of Hametz, gathered the evening before, is to be burned early in the morning of Friday, April 22nd, which we will be doing at Brith Sholom, following the Service for the First Born. 2) The following is to be stated: “All manner of leaven that is in my possession which I have seen or have not seen which I have removed or have not removed, shall be null and disowned as the dust of the earth.” Though you perform the ceremony of searching for and burning the Hametz, the remaining Hametz in one’s home, including utensils used for Hametz, should not be one’s property during Passover. The practice of selling one’s Hametz and Hametz utensils to a non-Jew for the period of Passover is most appropriate. FASTING OF THE FIRST BORN Why is this fast required? Because the first born of Israel were spared from the last plague (in which all Egyptian first born were slain), this fast is assumed as a service of dedication. Who is required to fast? Every male who is a first born child, and according to some authorities, every female who is a first born child. For children under the age of 13, a parent assumes the obligation. The fast this year will be on Friday, April 22nd. The Jewish tradition has developed an alternative to fasting. The first born may join in a feast for the performance of a religious duty on this day. This is expressed in one form by a “Siyyum” or completion of a tractate of rabbinic literature which takes place at the morning service. A Siyyum will be conducted at the service on April 22nd. 4 SCHEDULE OF PESAH SERVICES 5776 FRIDAY, APRIL 22 CONCLUDING DAYS OF PASSOVER Candle Lighting: 7:31 P.M. THURSDAY, APRIL 28 Service: 6:00 P.M. Candle Lighting: 7:37 P.M. FIRST SEDER *************************** *************************** SATURDAY, APRIL 23 FRIDAY, APRIL 29 SHAHARIT: 9:00 A.M. SHAHARIT: 9:00 A.M. Evening Service: 7:00 P.M. Candle Lighting: 8:57 P.M. Candle Lighting: 7:37 P.M. SECOND SEDER *************************** *************************** SATURDAY, APRIL 30 SUNDAY, APRIL 24 SHAHARIT: 9:00 A.M. SHAHARIT: 9:00 A.M. YIZKOR IS RECITED 5 HJJI‰ HJJI‰ECDI Pesach (Passover) begins this year on Friday evening, April 22nd and continues through Saturday night, April 30th. Along with Sukkot and Shavuot, Pesach is one of the three major festivals of the year (Shelosh Regalim). The times of our Pesach services are: Friday (4/22) evening 6pm, Saturday (4/23) morning 9am, Friday (4/29) evening 7pm and Saturday (4/30) morning 9am where Yizkor will be recited. Morning minyanim for Chol HaMoed (Intermediate Days) on Monday and Thursday will be at 7:45am. Please remember the custom of Ma’ot Hittin. Ma'ot hittin is a special solicitation of funds before Pesach to help ensure that every Jew has the necessities for celebrating the sedarim. Any money I receive from the sale of chametz is used for ma'ot hittin. You may wish to assist some poor Jews at this holiday season. Checks may be made to: Rabbi's Discretionary Fund and noted for ma'ot hittin. Or you may wish to send a contribution directly to an agency that prepares sedarim for the poor, for our military or feeds the hungry. Some examples are: The Passover- League (of Philadelphia), 215 N. Presidential Blvd., 1st Floor, Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004; MAZON, 10495 Santa Monica Blvd., Suite 100, Los Angeles, CA 90025; American Jewish World Service, 45 West 36th St., 11th floor, New York, NY 10018 JWB Jewish Chaplains Council, 520 Eighth Ave., 4th floor, New York, NY 10018 The Jewish Family Service of the Lehigh Valley, 2004 Allen St., Allentown, PA 18104 With more laws than almost any other holiday, questions often come up. There is a Passover Guide produced by the Rabbinical Assembly with up to date information on kashering kitchens and utensils for Passover as well as what food items do and do not require specific Kosher for Passover supervision. Beneath the Rabbinical Assembly guide there is one from the Union of traditional Judaism. You may find these documents on the Brith Sholom website: www.brithsholom.net. On the right side of the Home Page, click on “Resources,” then scroll down to the Rabbinical Assembly link. If you wish a printed copy, please call the Brith Sholom office, (610) 866-8009, and we will be happy to send you one. I pray that your sedarim and Pesach experience will be meaningful, enhanced by proper preparations of cleaning, study, selling of chametz, etc. For those with specific questions about Pesach, please feel free to call me. This year we will be holding our first CBS communal seder on the 1st night of Passover. Please see the information elsewhere in this Bulletin to sign-up. If you wish to attend a home seder or are willing to host someone for a seder, please call me at (610) 866-8009. May you all enjoy a zissen and joyous Pesach holiday! Chag Kasher v’Sameach! Rabbi Michael P. Singer OurUnder-the-SeaShabbatdinnerwaswonderfulwithnobonestopick! Manythankstoourtalentedchefs:StefiBerman-MillerandFranFisherforfoodthat wasdeliciousandsobeautifullyplated.Wethankourkitchenhelpers:MichaelBerman, IrvingKaplan,LoraGeftic,MickiWechsler,MariaAin,SandyWruble,JudithRodwinand JannieKay. WearegratefultoAliceLevelforprovidingthelovelydecorationsandtoMariaAinfor thecreativetablesettings. Thankyoutoallwhoassistedinservingthemeal. TheShabbatDinnerCommittee 6 Double Chai: ♦ Susan Schaffer in honor of Norm & Sandy Wruble’s homecoming ♦ The Guncler family in memory of Leslie Guncler ♦ Irving Kaplan in loving memory of father, Herman Kaplan Triple Chai: ♦ Pamela Bradley in memory of Donna Bortz on the occasion of her yahrzeit IN MEMORY A MEMORIAL SERVICE FOR MRS. ESTHER HIRSHBERG WILL BE HELD ON MONDAY, APRIL 4TH AT 11:00 A.M. AT LONG FUNERAL HOME 500 LINDEN STREET BETHLEHEM, PA 18018 610-866-8059 Junior Congregation Services April date for both age groups: Ages 3 ~ 7 Ages 8 ~ 12 Saturday, April 2, 2016 10:30 A.M. For a person who many times attempts to squeeze the meaning out of words, verses, and texts, I recognize that there are just times and moments in life when all of the words ever written, spoken, or thought fail. Losing my mom was one of those times for me. Yet, despite my pain, your kindness, support, and love were a tremendous comfort to me. From those that attended the funeral, to comforting cards, food, and visits during Shiva - your love brought me comfort. And while the words, “thank you” cannot fully express my gratitude, please know that each of you touched my broken heart and helped me through. B’todah rabbah l’kulam - Rabbi Michael Singer 7 $15 $45. 8 It is with gratitude that we acknowledge the following gifts given to the synagogue in memory of or to honor and commemorate the people or events mentioned. It is a sacred obligation and a unique privilege for each of us to be able to show such traditional support and respect for our heritage and loved ones. (Minimum contributions to each of the funds are: Temple Fund/$10; Library Fund/$18; Prayer Book Fund/$25; Capital Improvement Fund/$36) PRAYER BOOK FUND In memory of Shirley Kottler David & Susan Shaffer In honor of Norm Wruble’s 80th birthday Gary & Debbie Miller In memory of Jean Deutch Betsy Glazier In memory of Susan Singer Anat Kolton In memory of Susan Singer Phil, Debbie, Jillian & Bailey Edelstein In memory of beloved father, Robert Ungerleider Pam Ungerleider In memory of Susan Singer Alan & Roz Cohen In memory of Julius Cohen Alan & Roz Cohen In honor of Norm Wruble’s 80th birthday George & Roberta Diamond In loving memory of Ervin Gross on the occasion of his yahrzeit Shirley Gross In memory of Susan Singer Renee Gittler LIBRARY FUND In memory of Jean Deutch Jay & Fran Fisher In memory Golda Schachmer The Shleifer Family & Leonard Kornit In memory Shirley Kornit The Shleifer Family & Leonard Kornit In memory of Shirley Kottler Gordon & Rose Lee Goldberg In memory of Susan Singer Gordon & Rose Lee Goldberg In honor of the marriages of Renee Gittler’s grandchildren, Ricky Musselman and Kara Musselman Gordon & Rose Lee Goldberg In memory of Susan Singer Norm & Sandy Wruble In memory of Susan Singer Jeff & Nan Bratspies In honor of Daniel Caine’s bar mitzvah Irving Kaplan In memory of Susan Singer Murray & Linda Garber In memory of Susan Singer Lillian Ring In memory of Susan Singer Richard & Maria Ain In memory of Shirley Kottler Harry & Ruthie Shleifer In memory of Susan Singer Harry & Ruthie Shleifer Best wishes for a speedy recovery to Alison Loeb Harry & Ruthie Shleifer In memory of Susan Singer Betty Diamond In memory of Susan Singer Judy Lasker In memory of Susan Singer Helen Ebert In memory of Susan Singer Ruth Kugelman In memory of Susan Singer Robert & Laura Black TEMPLE FUND Welcome home Norm & Sandy Wruble Casey Goldblat Best wishes for a speedy recovery to Doe Levan Casey Goldblat In honor of Daniel Caine’s bar mitzvah Casey Goldblat In honor of Emily Franko’s bat mitzvah Casey Goldblat In memory of Jack Stein Ruth Kugelman In honor of Daniel Caine’s bar mitzvah Harry & Paula Grines In honor of Emily Franko’s bat mitzvah Harry & Paula Grines In memory of Susan Singer Harry & Paula Grines In memory of Marty Mellinger Paula Grines & Roberta Silverberg In honor of Daniel Caine’s bar mitzvah Renee Gittler In honor of Daniel Caine’s bar mitzvah Shirley Stein 9 Temple Fund cont’d In honor of Emily Franko’s bat mitzvah Shirley Stein In honor of Ann Gould’s special birthday Casey Goldblat CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND In memory of Helen Keller Goldie Lazar In memory of Jeffrey Fisher Jay & Fran Fisher In memory of Shirley Kottler WEEK OF APRIL 2, 2016 * Helen Hausman 23 Adar II * Marjorie Passan 23 Adar II * Ida Subkow 23 Adar II * Freda Wruble 23 Adar II * David Alshutz 24 Adar II WEEK OF APRIL 9, 2016 Eugene Blass 1 Nisan Naomi Freedman 1 Nisan Stephen Goidich 1 Nisan * Susan Spitzer 2 Nisan Beatrice Bienenstock 3 Nisan * Samuel H. Goodman 3 Nisan * Ruth Guncler 3 Nisan * Helen Borodach 4 Nisan * Ida Sosnow 4 Nisan WEEK OF APRIL 16 2016 Louis Friedman 8 Nisan * Betty Lehrich 8 Nisan * Ruth B. Schwalb 8 Nisan * Jack Shaffer 8 Nisan Sadie Diamond 9 Nisan Jacob Friedman 9 Nisan * Tillie Greenberg 9 Nisan Betty Platt 9 Nisan * Charles Schiff 9 Nisan Irwin Kugelman 10 Nisan Bernard Auerbach 11 Nisan * Marcus Carr 11 Nisan WEEK OF APRIL 23, 2016 * Eva R. Goodman 15 Nisan * Harry Margolis 15 Nisan * Jacob Bugen 16 Nisan * Joseph Holland 16 Nisan * Eli Keller 16 Nisan * Barney Long 16 Nisan David Shanes 17 Nisan * Jennie Goodman 18 Nisan * Henry L. Lang 18 Nisan WEEK OF APRIL 30, 2016 Dora Goodman 22 Nisan Louis Hoffman 23 Nisan Benjamin Black 24 Nisan Hanna Friedman 25 Nisan * Benjamin Weinstock 25 Nisan * Sarah Abrams 26 Nisan Michael & Cary Moritz In memory of Susan Singer Charles & Gail Schallop In memory of Susan Singer Micki Wechsler In memory of Susan Singer David & Sarah Caine Apr. 2 Apr. 2 Apr. 2 Apr. 2 Apr. 3 * Samuel Kessler * Fannie R. Sheckter Isabel Philip * Louis Freedberg 24 Adar II 24 Adar II 24 Adar II 29 Adar II Apr. 3 Apr. 3 Apr. 3 Apr. 8 Apr. 9 Apr. 9 Apr. 9 Apr. 10 Apr. 11 Apr. 11 Apr. 11 Apr. 12 Apr. 12 * Theodore Wruble Vina De Moulley Morris Yaker * Morris Abroms * Lynne Kaplan * Milton Burke Roslyn Malkin Edith B. Apsell * Morris Kritz 4 Nisan 5 Nisan 5 Nisan 6 Nisan 6 Nisan 6 Nisan 6 Nisan 7 Nisan 7 Nisan Apr. 12 Apr. 13 Apr. 13 Apr. 14 Apr. 14 Apr. 14 Apr. 14 Apr. 15 Apr. 15 Apr. 16 Apr. 16 Apr. 16 Apr. 16 Apr. 17 Apr. 17 Apr. 17 Apr. 17 Apr. 17 Apr. 18 Apr. 19 Apr. 19 * Herman Friedman Margery H. Ross Morris Bader Etta Blinderman * Lena Finkelstein * Coleman Hyatt * Rev. Israel Nisnick * Sarah Spitz * Fred M. Adler Emily Goldstein * Minnie Himmel 11 Nisan 11 Nisan 13 Nisan 13 Nisan 13 Nisan 13 Nisan 13 Nisan 13 Nisan 14 Nisan 14 Nisan 14 Nisan Apr. 19 Apr. 19 Apr. 21 Apr. 21 Apr. 21 Apr. 21 Apr. 21 Apr. 21 Apr. 22 Apr. 22 Apr. 22 Apr. 23 Apr. 23 Apr. 24 Apr. 24 Apr. 24 Apr. 24 Apr. 25 Apr. 26 Apr. 26 Abraham Roth * Lillian Mindlin * Elizabeth Laub * Saul Spitz * Robert Ungerleider Naomi Wimmer Esther Wolkoff * Abe Geller * Fannie Green 19 Nisan 19 Nisan 20 Nisan 20 Nisan 20 Nisan 20 Nisan 20 Nisan 21 Nisan 21 Nisan Apr. 27 Apr. 27 Apr. 28 Apr. 28 Apr. 28 Apr. 28 Apr. 28 Apr. 29 Apr. 29 Apr. 30 May 1 May 2 May 3 May 3 May 4 Nesha Schor Jack Heyman * Cecil Salmon Stan Ackerman Nathaniel Goldman Nancy Sigal 26 Nisan 27 Nisan 27 Nisan 28 Nisan 28 Nisan 28 Nisan May 4 May 5 May 5 May 6 May 6 May 6 10 11 APRIL 2016 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu 22 Adar II, 5776 22 Nisan, 5776 Fri Sat 1 2 22nd of Adar 23rd of Adar II, 5776Parashat II,5776 7:09 p Shmini 8:35p 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 24th of Adar II, 5776 25th of Adar II, 5776 26th of Adar II, 5776 27th of Adar II, 5776 28th of Adar II, 5776 Chinese Shabbat Dinner—6 PM 1st of Nisan, 5776Parashat 7:16p TazriaRosh Chodesh Nisan 8:42p 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 2nd of Nisan, 5776 3rd of Nisan, 5776 4th of Nisan, 5776 5th of Nisan, 5776 6th of Nisan, 5776 Board of Trustees meeting 7:30 PM 7th of Nisan, 5776 8th of Nisan, 5776Parashat 7:23p Metzora 8:49p Annual Meeting 10:30 AM 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 9th of Nisan, 5776 10th of Nisan, 5776 11th of Nisan, 5776 12th of Nisan, 5776 13th of Nisan, 5776 Community Passover Seder—6:00 P 15th of Nisan, 5776Pesach I 8:57p Erev Pesach 7:31p 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 16th of Nisan, 5776Pesach II 17th of Nisan, 5776Pesach III 18th of Nisan, 5776Pesach IV 19th of Nisan, 5776Pesach V 20th of Nisan, 5776Pesach VI 21st of Nisan, 5776Pesach VII 22nd of Nisan, 5776Pesach VIII 8:58p (CH''M) (CH''M) (CH''M) (CH''M) 7:37p 7:38p 9:04p 12 Congregation Brith Sholom Non-Profit Organization PERMIT no. 461 U.S. Postage Paid Lehigh Valley, PA 1190 West Macada Road Bethlehem, PA 18017 CONGREGATION BRITH SHOLOM President: EDWARD K. 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