January - Congregation B`nai Israel

Eternal Light
Volume 74, Issue 5
January 2016
We Just Have to Laugh
One of my resolutions for the secular new year is to laugh more. To try to enjoy the not so serious side of life. As Jews, we have always been able to laugh
at ourselves. Sigmund Freud notes in Jokes and Their Relationship to the Unconscious that, “Incidentally, I do not know whether there are many other instances of a people making fun to such a degree of its own character." The hallmarks of Jewish humor are its self-critical and even self-deprecating nature. One Jewish scholar who is often asked about this unique feature, classically replies to the question, “Isn’t Jewish humor masochistic?”- “No, and if I
hear that line once more I’m going to kill myself!” (Novak and Waldoks, The
Big Book of Jewish Humor, p. xv)
No subject is off-limits- Jewish mothers, intellectuals, rabbis, politicians, businessmen, anti-Semitism, Jewish ritual, and even God. Jewish humor is antiauthoritarian and it targets the most powerful most often, although there is a
sub-category of humor featuring the schnorrer, the beggar who also has a
prominent place in the community.
We have no problem mocking ourselves, along with the great faiths of the
world- “A new flood is foretold and nothing can be done to prevent it; in three
days the waters will wipe out the world. The leader of Buddhism pleads with
people to become Buddhist and achieve peace through non-attachment. The
Pope has a similar response, ‘It is still not too late to accept Jesus as your savior.’ The Chief Rabbi of Israel takes a slightly different approach- ‘We have
three days to learn to live underwater.’ Let’s laugh at the intellectual nature of
our community, not to mention our well-honed survival instincts!
During the era of repression of Soviet Jews, the Soviet Jewish community sustained itself with humor. Here’s a classic- “A Jew in Moscow was awakened in
the middle of the night by a loud knock on the door. ‘Who’s there?’ he
asked. ‘The mailman,’ came the reply. The man got out of bed and opened the
door, and found two KGB agents. ‘Are you Goldstein?’ asked one of the
agents. ‘Yes’ replied Goldstein. ‘And did you
make an application to go to Israel?’ ‘That’s
right.’ ‘Do you have enough food to eat
here?’ ‘Yes, we do.’ ‘Don’t your children get a
good Communist education?’ ‘Certainly.’ ‘Then
why do you want to leave Russia?’ ‘Because,’
replied Goldstein, ‘I don’t like to live in a place
where they deliver the mail at three in the
morning.’” Being awakened at night seems
almost trivial in contrast to the threats Jews face
in the world today, yet threats to our existence
are constant and in
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Volume 74, Issue 5
President’s Message by Deborah Sternberg
Yogurtland did not exist when I was a kid. Now it is a place that I frequent with Bar and Bat Mitzvah students. Before the ceremony, I ask each student if I can take them out to get to know them a bit better before
their big day. Each of them has chosen yogurt over lunch with the president!
The 30 minutes I spend with each student in this casual setting is very insightful to me, and hopefully rewarding for the B’nai Mitzvah students. Usually during our meetings, I get to know the person’s interests
and passions. I discover unique qualities about the future leaders of our congregation.
In a couple of weeks, my older son Charlie will have his Bar Mitzvah. It is very hard for me to believe that
Charlie is 13 years old. I know it may sound cliche, but time really does fly by. I am so proud of his mature
nature and kind, patient demeanor. He is a sponge, soaking life in. I am a very proud mom and excited to
celebrate this milestone with him, as so many of you have shared with your children.
And in case you are wondering, Charlie’s favorite flavor is Cookie Dough, another gift that has been passed
down from generation to generation!
Rabbi’s Article continued
every generation we find ways to laugh at our oppressors.
God is an available target for Jewish jokes, as we see in this example- “A man brings some very fine material
to a tailor and asks him to make a pair of pants. When he comes back a week later, the pants are not
ready. Two weeks later, they are still not ready. Finally, after six weeks, the pants are ready. The man tries
them on. They fit perfectly. Nonetheless, when it comes time to pay, he can’t resist a jibe at the tailor. ‘You
know,’ he says, ‘it took God only six days to make the world. And it took you six weeks to make just one pair
of pants.’ ‘Ah,’ says the tailor. ‘But look at this pair of pants, and look at the world.’
Look at the world indeed. The world at the moment is a terribly serious place and we are constrained in our
ability to use humor in its traditional role of sustaining us in challenging times. Well, my friends, I have decided that the best thing for me is to laugh more. In the weeks ahead, we will celebrate holidays like Purim
and, in Louisiana, Mardi Gras. These are times to celebrate laughter and mock authority. So let’s have some
fun, laugh with each other, and help the world to learn from the Jewish example of not taking ourselves or our
authority figures too seriously!
Rabbi Jordan Goldson
Congregation B’nai Israel Annual Meeting
Sunday, January 10 at 5:00pm
Lisa Binder
President’s Award Recipient
Lisa represents the perfect combination of attributes. Her tireless work on consolidating and cleaning up
the temple’s financial statements over the past three years has had a lasting impact on our congregation. Lisa put countless hours into understanding the financial structure of the temple’s funds. Thanks
to her leadership, the congregation is now on a clear path to using its assets more wisely. Furthermore,
she accomplishes it all with a gracious and positive attitude. Thank you, Lisa, for giving us your time,
energy and experience.
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January
January 1
January 12
January 23
Shabbat Evening Service, 6pm
Gates of Prayer
CBI Board Meeting, 6pm
Tu B’shevat Seder, 10am
New York Nosh Night, 6pm
January 2
January 13
B’nai Mitzvah Prep, 4pm
January 8
Bat Mitzvah of Allie Weinstein
Shabbat Evening Service, 6pm
Gates of Prayer
January 9
Confirmation, 11:30am
Federation Annual Mtg., 4pm
Beth Shalom Synagogue
Bar Mitzvah of Charlie Roth
Shabbat Evening Service, 7pm
Gates of Prayer
January 27
January 16
January 28
Bar Mitzvah of Charlie Roth
Shabbat Service, 10am
Men’s Club Happy Hour, 6pm
Pelican House
Bat Mitzvah of Allie Weinstein January 20
Shabbat Service, 10am
B’nai Mitzvah Prep, 4pm
Adult Hebrew, 6pm
January 10
Confirmation, 11:30am
Annual Meeting, 5pm
January 24
January 22
Shabbat Evening Service, 6pm
Union Prayer Book
B’nai Mitzvah Prep, 4pm
Adult Hebrew, 6pm
January 29
Shabbat Evening
Service, 6pm
Gates of Prayer
January 30
Morning Minyan & Torah
Study, 10am
February
February 3
February 14
February 26
B’nai Mitzvah Prep, 4pm
Adult Hebrew, 6pm
Confirmation, 11:30am
Shabbat Evening Service, 6pm
Gates of Prayer
February 5
Shabbat Evening Service, 6pm
Gates of Prayer
February 6
February 16
CBI Board Meeting, 6pm
February 27
February 17
Morning Minyan & Torah
Study, 10am
B’nai Mitzvah Prep, 4pm
February 28
Morning Minyan & Torah Study, February 19
Confirmation, 11:30am
10am
Shabbat Evening Service, 6pm
Gates of Prayer
February 12
Shabbat Evening Service, 6pm
Union Prayer Book
February 13
February 20
Morning Minyan & Torah
Study, 10am
Morning Minyan & Torah Study, February 24
10am
B’nai Mitzvah Prep, 4pm
Adult Hebrew, 6pm
Calendar
B’nai Mitzvah Prep, 4pm
Morning Minyan & Torah Study,
Baton Rouge Jewish Film
10am
Festival Begins
January 6
January 15
Religious School
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by Jessica Yellen
The concept of audacious hospitality, most often discussed in the Genesis
story of Abraham and Sarah, is one that is currently being emphasized
throughout the Reform Movement. Audacious hospitality in action involves being welcoming in a warm and inviting way, being open and learning from each other, and being an inclusive community. This was one of
the main focuses of this year’s URJ Biennial. URJ President, Rabbi Rick Jacobs says, audacious hospitality “isn’t just a temporary act of kindness so
that people don’t feel left out; it’s an ongoing invitation” to be a part of the
community. The result is a stronger “I” and a stronger “Us.”
While we continue to develop and grow our personal understanding and
ability to demonstrate audacious hospitality as a movement, we are also
concurrently taking the opportunity to learn and practice what this means
at every level in the Religious School. Throughout Religious School we
learn that hospitality, hachnasat orchim, is a mitzvah and are given many
opportunities to experience this concept first-hand from preschool
through eighth grade. One of our favorite moments is seeing the preschoolers learn about hospitality by inviting their 8th grader buddies to
their class for a snack and activity. This is enjoyed as much by the 8th graders as it is by the preschoolers. Even the 8th grade teenager with a more
rigid exterior softens through this interaction.
We aim to foster the sense that Religious School is an extension of the
home and the beginning of an understanding of being a part of a Jewish
community. This is their place to learn, connect, and be themselves in a
loving and inclusive environment. Seeing this connection come to fruition
in our madrichim through their engagement and ownership of the Sunday
morning experience is exciting. They demonstrate hospitality each Sunday
when they enthusiastically welcome their students and help to make them
feel that they are an important part of the classroom community. Through
this interaction they reinforce their own importance in the community and
lay the foundation for the smaller child’s growing personal connection as
well.
At the end of this month, we all have an opportunity to show audacious
hospitality when a very special guest visits in conjunction with our Tu
B’Shevat learning. Nate Hausmann, a member of the Baton Rouge Jewish
Community, will be at CBI on Sunday, January 31 from 11:00 a.m. – 12:00
p.m. to share his book, ABC Animals and help us extend our appreciation
for the environment. Please see the flyer in this newsletter to preorder a
copy of his book, which he will personalize during his visit. This will be an
inclusive event for ALL AGES!
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Menorah Contest Winners
Best Recycled Menorah:
Joshua Kantrow
Religious School Dates
January 3
No Religious School
Winter Break
January 6
4:00pm B’nai Mitzvah Prep
January 9
10:00am Allie Weinstein is called to
the Torah as a Bat Mitzvah
January 10
Best “Being Jewish Inside
Out” Menorah: Brock Alton
9:30am, Religious School
10:00am Preschool Family Breakfast
And Learning
11:30am, Confirmation
January 13
4pm, B’nai Mitzvah Prep
January 16
10:00am Charlie Roth is called to the
Torah as a Bar Mitzvah
January 17
Most Colorful Menorah:
Lauren Kaplan
Todah Rabah
To Linda and Nathan Levy, Hilary and
Hamilton Shaw, Jill Pike, Robin Levy, Shelly
Mullenix, Julie and Michael Tepper, Ana
Sager, Julie Suggs, Seth and Dany Kaplan,
and the Women of CBI for their help with the
Chanukah celebration.
Bette Levine for having served as the Board
of Trustees Representative on the Education
Committee. We have appreciated your
support!
9:30am Religious School
11:00am Education Committee Mtg.
La Marathon this day, please watch
for street closures
January 20
4pm, B’nai Mitzvah Prep
January 24
9:30am Religious School
Tu B’Shevat
11:30am Confirmation
January 27
4pm, B’nai Mitzvah Prep
January 31
9:30am Religious School
11:00am ABC Animals with
Nate Hausmann
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Contributions
General Fund
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Cemetery Security
Barbara Young , in memory of Jane Facto
Jo Ann & Marvin Bender, in honor of
Aileen Dampf
David Safer, in memory of Sarah Safer
Jo Ann & Marvin Bender, in memory of
Ralph Brookner
An off-duty officer will provide
security at the cemetery every
2nd Sunday of the month from
10:00am until 2:00pm.
Prayer Fund
You may donate to the Temple in many ways.
The designated Temple funds are listed below
with a brief description of each. When making your donations, please designate your
fund of choice.
Barbara Young, in memory of Jane Facto
Rabbi Discretionary Fund
Bette Levine, in memory of Amelie Levine
Debra & Louis Bienvenu , in memory of
Irving Silz and Maurice & Rosalie
Bienvenu
Sylvia Steiner Religious School Fund
Debra & Louis Bienvenu, in memory of
Irving Silz and Maurice & Rosalie
Bienvenu
- SAVE THE DATE! -
Building Fund: for maintenance, repairs &
improvements to the building
Camp Scholarship Fund: for need-based
scholarships to a Jewish camp.
Carolyn & Bernard Schmulen Cemetery
Beautification Fund: To plant appropriate
shrubbery and trees, particularly in the new
part of the cemetery, to create a more beautiful and peaceful setting.
Cemetery Maintenance Fund: Cemetery
maintenance
Endowment Fund: to establish a permanent
base of financial support for Congregation
B’nai Israel.
Gary Weill Youth Room Fund: for
maintenance, upkeep and improvements of
the Youth Room.
General Fund: for support of general
operating expenses of the Temple.
Alvin & Janice Rubin Ner Tamid Break
Fast Fund: to provide continued support for
the Annual Yom Kippur Break Fast.
Prayer Book Fund: to purchase new prayer
books.
Rabbi's Discretionary Fund: used to support
worthy charitable organizations and to assist
members in need.
Sunday, March 6, 2016
Sandy Sager Beautification and Garden
Fund: for outdoor Temple beautification.
There are two ways that you can help make this
the best Mitzvah Day ever:
Sylvia Steiner Religious School Fund: to
purchase needed items and provide scholarship assistance for Religious School.

Torah Repair Fund: for repairs to Torahs.

Volunteer to be a TEAM CAPTAIN and
help lead a mitzvah project!
Bring an item to the temple from the
following wish list:
non-perishable food items, dog or cat food,
toiletries, new washcloths, unwanted t-shirts,
tennis balls
The following memorials or dedications
are also available:
Tree of Life Leaf: $250
Yahrzeit Memorial Plaque: $250
Tree of Life Stone: $1000
Sanctuary Pew (1/2 side): $1500
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Yarzheits
January 1
Pearlie Folks - mother of William (Chunky) Folks, grandmother
of Heather Givens, Lauren Adams & Shawn Folks
Victor A. Sachse, II, grandfather of Victor Sachse
Nina Ginsberg - grandmother of David & Mike Rubin
Byron Kantrow, Sr., father of Lee, Michael and Byron Kantrow
Ira “Sandy” Sager, father of Marc and Warren Sager
Annie Warren Mills, mother-in-law of Marilyn Mills
Hilda Maretsky Caplan, mother of Ralph Caplan
Ulrich Rosen, grandfather of Edie Bender
Anne Lampert, mother of Lee Caplan
Erlyne Wilson, mother of Jimmie Murvin
Bertha Segalin Bender, mother of Marvin Bender,
grandmother of Ralph Bender
Paul Mills, husband of Marilyn Mills
Ann Polack, wife of Joe Polack
Marcia Kaplan Kantrow, wife of Byron Kantrow, Jr
Jane Facto, mother of Barbara Young
Rabbi Brooks, friend of Rabbi Weinstein
Mildred S. Suffrin, mother-in-law of RoseAnne Suffrin
Edna Ullman, grandmother of Rabbi Jordan Goldson
Vivian Quine, cousin of Jim Mayer
Violet Wolf, aunt of Victor Sachse, III
January 8
Barbara Howey, sister of Terry Howey
Dula Mae Roby, mother of Andy Roby
Sophie Mann, mother of Lawrence Mann, Jr., grandmother of Chip Mann
Edith Brenner, grandmother of Edie Bender
Joan Benson Frankel, mother of Laurie Frankel
Anabelle Benson Levy, grandmother of Laurie Frankel
Susan Gelernter Riker, mother of Katie Sternberg
Louis Turchen, father of Judy Fishbein
January 15
Ruth Dunn, aunt of Jim Mayer
Charles B. Maas, Sr., father of Charles B. Maas, Jr.
Flo Dardenne Grant, cousin of Tonet Dardenne
Helen Polack Loeb, sister of Joe Polack
Corinne Strauss Kaufman, grandmother of Carol and Lee Newman
Ethel Landau Jacobs, mother of Betty Schwartzberg
Joseph W. Samuels, father of Marc Samuels
Doris Levy Weill, grandmother of Laurie Brandt,
Julie Nachman and Susan Dampf
Abe Stien, uncle of Dave Safer
Brian Hulse, brother of Anne Fishbein
Louis Liss , father of Ayan Rubin
Dorothy Siegal, cousin of Maureen Corcoran
Vera Mundt Miller, mother of Robbie Rubin
Abe Levine, grandfather of Bette Levine
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January 22
Lisa Bertman Pate, daughter of Skip & Sandy Bertman
Ruth Yellen, grandmother of Joshua Yellen
Lewis S. Levy, father-in-law of Robert Blumberg
Laz Abraham, grandfather of Eric Abraham
Adolph Safer, father of David Safer
Fannie Lyman, mother of Doris Chesler
Bessie Goldberg Mehl, aunt of Harvey Schwartzberg
Carol Lewis Marx, mother of Jill Kantrow, grandmother of
Brock Kantrow and Emelie Alton
Sylvia Steiner, mother of Maureen Corcoran
Harold Rubin, uncle of Michael and David Rubin
Julia Abraham Bombet, mother of Ronnie Bombet, Julius “Buddy” Bombet
& Richard Bombet
Bernard Pressburg, husband of Gretchen Pressburg
January 29
Isadore Lesser, father of Eleanor Fraenkel
Fernand Katz Eader, cousin of Betty Schwartzberg
W. I. (Irving) Washauer, father-in-law of Sylvia Washauer
Jay Jalenak, Sr., father of Jay Jalenak, Jr.
Barbara Perry, mother-in-law of Robert Blumberg
Ricky Stockner, brother of James Stockner
Samuel Schwartz, father of Sandy Bertman
Helen S. Rosenthal, grandmother of Lynn Weill
Harry Labovitz, uncle of Dave Safer
Felix Teller Weill, grandfather of Felix Weill and Laurie Brandt
Doris Meltzer, mother of Don Meltzer
Yarzheits
Yarzheits are traditionally read during the Friday night service prior to the anniversary
of a loved ones death unless other arrangements are made through the temple office.
Healing
Mi Shebeirach, the prayer for physical and emotional healing, is recited at the Friday
evening Shabbat service. If you are ill and would like a Mi Shebeirach recited on your
behalf, please call the Temple office at 343-0111 before noon on Thursdays, so the congregation may offer its prayers for you. If you know another person who needs the
same, please ask the individual for permission to read his/her name before calling the
office.
Visiting Those Who Are Ill
Congregation B’nai Israel wants to make sure we care for our members and their
families. If you have a family member or know of someone in our congregation who is
in the hospital, has been in an accident, or is ill and recuperating at home, please call the
Temple office at 343-0111 so Rabbi Jordan can contact them and arrange for a visit.
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Community
Men’s Club by Nathan Levy
Thanks to everyone who participated in the Men’s Club Shopping Spree.
It was a great success this year. I would like to thank David Spivak for
coordinating the shopping spree and Jamie Strickler for coordinating the
gift wrapping. You're invited to another Men's Club Happy Hour. I am
looking forward to discussing upcoming events and activities. We are
going to meet on Thursday January 28th at the Pelican House, located
at 2572 Citiplace Ct., Baton Rouge from 6-8 pm. The first drink is on
me. Hope to see you there!
BaRFTY by Eliana Levy
Shalom everyone! I hope y’all had a fantastic Hanukkah! BaRFTY recently came together for a Hanukkah party at the Hoffman’s. It was a
great turnout. The BaRFTYites decorated Hanukkah sweaters. Soon, we
will all be traveling to Henry S. Jacobs camp in Utica, Mississippi for
Winter Kallah! We hope for all of BaRFTY to join us at this awesome
event. At this event, the BaRFTY board will reveal our theme for Spring
Conclave to the rest of NFTY-SO! Spring Conclave is closer than we
think! If you are in BaRFTY and would still like to sign up for a committee please talk to any of the board members or either of our two advisors.
If you are interested in housing a handful of teens over this exciting weekend please contact either Maia Jalenak or Linda Posner. Wishing you
all a Happy New Year!
Habitat For Humanity
Special Thanks to each and everyone of our volunteers who helped out at
Habitat For Humanity!
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Women of Congregation B’nai Israel by Linda Levy
We had a fantastic turnout for our luncheon honoring Aileen Dampf, including her sister
Shirley who surprised Aileen by flying in from Florida. It was such a joy seeing Miss Aileen
surrounded by family and friends, and to be able to honor her for being such a positive force in
our congregation for over 65 years
After lunch, we had a brief WCBI meeting where we approved the purchase of iPads and a projector that will be used to enhance the capabilities of our Religious School directors and teachers.
At the meeting, I announced that it is time
for me to step down as President of
WCBI. My last official act will be to deliver
WCBI's report at the annual meeting this
month. Between now and then, I will be
trying to locate women who will be willing
to step in to leadership roles in CBI. Please
consider offering your time and talent to
WCBI.
Hadassah by Marilyn Martel
We had a beautiful installation ceremony at the beginning of December and a new board has
been sworn into office. The officers are as follows: Co-Presidents: Ruth Katzen & Marilyn
Martell; Co. VP of PrAZE: (Programing, Advocacy, Zionism & Education): Linda Weinstein
& Lois Elizar; Recording Secretary: DéAnna Ernst; and Treasurer: Paula Samuels
We want to extend a big thank you to DéAnna Ernst for her service as immediate Past President. She has made a unique contribution to our chapter and it is appreciated. The new board
plans to continue in the wonderful Baton Rouge tradition that has been established by our group.
This is also a good time to reiterate to everyone the Mission Statement of Hadassah that so beautifully states what we are and what we stand for in the world and our community.
We have two programs planned for January. Our annual trip to the Baton Rouge film festival
will take place on Sunday January 17 where we will enjoy a Dutch treat lunch at the Capital City
Grill and view “Look At Us Now Mother”. R.S.V.P. with DéAnna Ernst by phone at 225-9267389 or email at BatonRougeHadassah@gmail.com. We are also planning a Tu B’shevat program, details TBA.
Please contact me at 609-315-2264 or Ruth at 225-765-7521with any questions, comments or
ideas.
Upcoming Events
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Jewish Federation of Greater Baton Rouge
You are cordially invited to the
Annual Meeting of the
Jewish Federation of Greater Baton Rouge
Understand the importance of our small Jewish community and the
impact even we can have beyond our region. Learn how what we do
locally can change things globally.
With Special Guest Speaker
Julie Malin, Jewish National Fund
January 24th  Beth Shalom Synagogue  4pm-5:30pm
Light fare will be served
Please call 225.379.7393 to RSVP or for more information
Israeli Folk Dancing
Sundays, 7pm to 8:30pm
Dancers, experienced or novice, singles, couples or families, young or
young-at-heart, are invited to attend free of charge. Or, if you prefer
to, just come and listen to the lovely music of Israel.
Classes are: Jan.24, Feb.14 & 28, Mar.13 & 27, Apr. 10, May 1 & 15
To register, call David at 756-5291
B’nai Israel Classic
Annual Golf Tournament
Sunday, May 15th
12:00pm
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Tu B’Shevat Seder
Saturday, January 23rd at 10am
We will celebrate the ‘New Year of the Trees’ in the
Tradition of the ancient mystics by having a Tu B’Shevat Seder.
This Seder is similar to the Passover Seder (4 cups of wine, etc) yet the
theme is appreciating the beauty of the natural world.
Delicious fruits, nuts and juices will be served.
Allie Kate Weinstein
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Please join us as
Allie Kate Weinstein
Is called to the Torah
As a Bat Mitzvah
Saturday, January 9, 2016, 10am
Allie will also lead Shabbat services on
Friday, January 8, 2016 at 6pm
Oneg following will be hosted by
David and Tara Weinstein
Allie is a 7th grader at Episcopal High School.
She is a strong student with a great work ethic. Allie plays competitive
soccer with the Baton Rouge Soccer Club. She is an excellent player with a
great love for the game
For her Mitzvah project, Allie has chosen the Friends of the Animals Dog
Adoption House. Allie has raised her own dog, King, since he was just 6
weeks old. She does this with such care and maturity. She has a special
place in her heart for dogs and wants to give back to those who are in need.
Friends of the Animals helps rescue, re-home and save as many dogs and
puppies as possible.
To donate to this wonderful organization, and help them with much needed
supplies, visit their website at
http://friendsoftheanimalsbr.org.previewdns.com/donate/
Or mail checks to:
FOTA
8476 Highland Road
Baton Rouge, LA 70808
* Please indicate that the
contribution is in honor of
Allie Weinstein’s Bat Mitzvah.
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Deborah Sternberg
Past-President
Marc Sager
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Intermediate Hebrew
taught by Rabbi Jordan
Class Dates:
January 20 & 27, February 3, 17 & 24
Class Time
6:00pm—7:30pm
Learn Hebrew grammar and verb forms which will
enable you to read and translate passages from modern
and biblical sources. This level is appropriate for
students who have some experience with the language
and are interested in learning Hebrew on a higher level
Fee:
Members: $36 plus $35 material fee
Non-Members: $65 plus $35 material fee
Material fee waived for those students who already
own the text book