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Please join us as we celebrate and honor Brad and Sheryl.
You are cordially invited to attend Temple Beth El's 95th Anniversary Champagne Brunch. This year’s honoree is Brad Finberg and Sheryl Block will be receiving an honorable mention. The event will take place on Sunday, June 2, 2024, at 11:00 am.
Brad Finberg moved to the Lehigh Valley with his parents, Brenda and Ed, when he was four years old. Shortly after, the Finberg family joined Temple Beth El. Brad attended Hebrew school and, later on, celebrated his bar mitzvah and confirmation at the temple. He has held several positions throughout the years, such as Membership, House, and Security committees, and as a long-time Board member. Brad serves a vital role in keeping us up and running. His company, Micro Innovation LLC, has served the Temple for 15 years, handling most of our technological needs.
Sheryl Block has been a very active member of Temple Beth El for the past several decades. She has served as our Hebrew School administrator and taught our kindergarten classes over the years. Sheryl served as president of the Sisterhood for many years and still remains very active in the Sisterhood organization and is currently part of the presidium of 5.
Our major fundraiser provides the necessary funds for Temple Beth El. Dues alone do not cover these expenses, maintain our building, or religious school.
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SUNDAY, MAY 5, Yom HaShoah Commemoration 6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m., JCC Kline Auditorium
Join the community in commemorating the victims of the Holocaust. The memorial reading of the names of victims with local ties begins at 6. At 7, Larry Levitt and Stephanie Smartschan will tell the Holocaust story of Eva Levitt, one of six Jewish children out of 200 in her small town in Czechoslovakia who survived World War II. As told in Larry and Stephanie's book, "Evitchka," being released this same day, Eva's story comes full circle in the 1980s with the chance to repay an unpayable debt. Register for Yom HaShoah
MONDAY, MAY 13, Yom HaZikaron Ceremony 6:30 p.m.-8:00 p.m., JCC Kline Auditorium
Join the community for a ceremony to observe Israel’s Memorial Day and remember the fallen soldiers of the Israel Defense Forces, the Israelis who have died in terrorist attacks, and the victims of the
TUESDAY, MAY 14, Yom Ha’Atzmaut Mitzvah Carnival 6:00 p.m., Congregation Keneseth Israel
Celebrate Israel’s birthday with Israeli music, a special Israel at 76 photo exhibit, and more. Israeli food will be available for purchase. Kids are encouraged to bring their tzedakah box to donate to the Jewish Federation's Israel Emergency Campaign. Registration
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SHABBAT FOR EVERYONE!
Families of all ages will have a great time celebrating Shabbat together!
10:30 A.M. - Youth Services and GPS
Please arrive on time!
The names of the groups are different, the fun and the learning are still amazing!
Including age-appropriate Shabbat activities:
Shorashim (Roots) for ages 0-4 with adults
Nitzanim (Blossoms) for kindergarten through second grade
Anafim (Branches) for grades three through six
(drop-off or bring your favorite adult!)
GPS - Guided Prayer Service, Adults learning with Shari Spark
We conclude by 11:45 a.m. with singing in the main sanctuary and kiddush lunch!
Contact Shari Spark, Shari@bethelallentown.org
Beth Daskin, Beth@bethelallentown.org
(610) 435-3521
Your RSVP is appreciated!
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Sisterhood Of Temple Beth El Gift Shop
proudly presents
The Marvelous May
Mother's Day Jewelry Sale!
May 1st to 31st
Purchase 1st Jewelry item at full price and get the 2nd Jewelry item at 50% off.
(of equal or lesser value)
Shop Local and support your Synagogue at the same time!
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Men's Poker Night
MONDAY, May 20th, begins at 7:00 pm
Time to Ante Up and join us for a fun evening filled with Fun, Fellowship, Laughter, and Refreshments. The Game is Poker - Texas Hold 'Em... $10 per person.
Guests (members/non-members) are WELCOME!!
RSVP to Roy Benasaraf
royben@ptd.net or call 610-216-0190
RSVPs are requested but not required!
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It's Donor Time!
Join the Sisterhood of Temple Beth El at
Fabulous Fifties Event
An Evening with the Goldbergs Present by Charles RichterTuesday, May 21, 2024 at 6: 30 pm
$36 to be a Donor $54 to join Sisterhood with reduced dues for the remainder of the year and will be Donor================================================================================
Let's Cook Together
FOODS OF OUR ANCESTORS
"I wish I had watched my Mother and Grandmother make the old recipes I loved."
Did you ever wonder why they didn't write those recipes down?
Those recipes were stored in their souls, they mostly did not measure, but they just knew, and added some of this and that. We are going to make those old recipes in 4 sessions.
Food is a big part of our Jewish culture. As we pass down our traditions to our children, we also need to teach them how to make the foods that represent our heritage.
1 Session in the TBE Kitchen ( approx 2 hrs each) $15.00 per session
Dairy Fruit Kugel - Tuesday, 5/28/2024, 4pm - 6pm
Rugelach - Sunday, 9/15/2024, 9:30am - 11:30am
Borekas/pulled pastry Israel sandwich - Tuesday, 10/15/2024, 4pm - 6pm
Hanukah cut out cookies - Sunday, 12/22/2024, 9:30am - 11:30am
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TAI CHI Classes on Tuesdays
The next session is an 5 week session. From May 21
Tuesday Classes:
The Advanced class with weapons is from 12:15-1:15.
The Beginner/all levels class is from 1:30-2:30.
The evening All Levels Class will be from 6:30-7:30.
Cost is $14/class. Or you can pay by the session $70. Payable to me by cash or check.