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MARCH
JEWISH WORLD WATCH PRESENTATION ON THE CONGO – MARCH 11
On Thursday, March 11th at 7:30 pm, Naama Haviv, Assistant Director of Jewish World Watch (JWW), will give an eye-opening presentation on the Congo here at TBA.Naama has recently returned from a trip to the Congo and will share with us her insights, findings, and personal stories of the Congolese civilians. Learn about JWW's "Congo Now" campaign and what you can do to help affect change in the region.
THAT 70’s SHAB - MARCH 12-14
TBA is hosting 120 USYers from 9th-12th grade March 12th-14th for a USY Kinnus! We’ll need hosts, volunteers and more. As part of the weekend, Locks of Love is coming for a hair donation event. Donors must be able to cut off 10’’ of hair and get a FREE haircut and certificate of appreciation. Start growing your hair now! Contact alevitt@tbala.org for more info!
HAVDALAH & CONCERT WITH KOL SASSON - MARCH 13
Kol Sasson, the Jewish a cappella group from University of Maryland, will lead us in Havdalah and perform a concert, fun for all ages! 7:00pm Havdalah - 7:30pm Concert. Pricing: $10 per adult ages 14 and older, $5 per child ages 5-13, FREE for children 4 and under and participants of the Far West USY Shabbaton. Save $1 per person by signing up before March 12! Click HERE to RSVP.
JEWDICIALLY BLONDE - MARCH 14-15
Pressman Academy presents this middle school musical! For tickets & times please click HERE
ONE PEOPLE, ONE BOOK WITH RABBI KLIGFELD - MARCH 17
Join Rabbi Kligfeld for "Our Tiny and Immense Jewish World." In this class, we will study Yehuda Amichai’s Poem “The Diameter of the Bomb,” written in response to a particular terrorist attack in Israel, and yet speaking to the experience of Jewish loss in general, as well as the painful and wonderful interconnectedness of Jewish life. We are interconnected horizontally, to one another, and vertically, to God. This is Amichai at his most poignant and most powerful. $12 for members, $15 for non-members. www.tbala.org/opob
MEMBERS HELPING MEMBERS - MARCH 18
Are you in the midst of a job search or find yourself in a career transition? Are you looking to expand your network of contacts and friends? Join fellow congregants and friends of the community at TBA's Members Helping Members (MHM) next gathering on March 18th at 7:00pm. All are welcome to join for an evening of support, sharing of information and useful tips/strategies for finding work and networking. Our guest speaker will be Pat Palleschi, founder of The Executive Agency (www.TheExecutiveAgency.com) We strongly encourage you to join us even if you are not currently looking for work and are either seeking networking opportunities or simply have a desire to help others within the community find work. Regardless of the reason, your presence is meaningful. To be added to the group's distribution list and/or to receive email summaries of prior gatherings, please send an email to Ray Tizabi at raymond.tizabi@gmail.com
JUDAISM BY CHOICE SHABBAT DINNER - MARCH 19
Join Rabbi Neal Weinberg as he leads a traditional Shabbar dinner for those considering and those who have embraced Judaism. Learn the basic structure of the Shabbat dinner, enjot a delicious meal, participate in discussion and meet new people, Leave the dinner feeling more confident in your ability to celebrate Shabbat in your home. RSVP onlineat www.JudasimByChoice.org
JUMP 4 DARFUR - MARCH 21
Join other Pressman families, at 12:00pm, as we jump rope to raise money to build, staff, and equip our Sister School – the Sudan Djedid School in the Djabal refugee camp of Eastern Chad. This family event, chaired by Gary, Lilia, and Michelle Hirschhorn, is geared towards all of you! There are incentives for signing up early. All information is online at www.jump4darfur.com.
REFA’EINU HEALING SERVICE – MARCH 22
Join Rabbis Carla Howard and Ronnie Cohen for this monthly healing service open to everyone seeking community and comfort. The service will be at TBA on Monday, March 22, 2010, at 7:30pm. Child and adolescent psychiatrist Dr. Lance Steinberg will be discussing psychiatric issues and concerns among children. Before Dr. Steinberg’s talk there will be the usual chanting and meditation. No charge.
JEWISH DRIVER’S ED FOR TEENS AND PARENTS – MARCH 23
Join together with your friends and Rabbi Leider for a dairy dinner (not pizza!) and a chance to learn the Jewish perspective on growing up, responsibility, liability and freedom. Parents are encouraged to attend as well - this event is FREE in conjunction with TBA USY Lounge Night 6:30pm - 8:00pm. Open to all 7th-12th graders.
PEOPLE OF THE BOOK - MARCH 25
Join Rabbi Reuven Firestone, Ph.D. at 7:30pm. He will discuss his newest book “Who are the Real Chosen People? The Meaning of Chosenness in Judaism, Christianity and Islam.” The book explores the idea of the covenant, and the expressions of supersessionism as articulated through the major scriptures of the three monotheistic religions: Judaism, Christianity and Islam. Books will be available for sale and signing.
KABBALAT SHABBAT FAMILY SERVICE & DINNER – MARCH 26
Please join Rabbi Leider and Francine Farkas for a musical Shabbat for the whole family! 6:45 p.m. followed by a pre Pesah Community Shabbat Dinner. Adults $18, Kids 3-10 $10, Kids under 3 Free. Click on www.tbala.org/pesahshabbat to RSVP by March 24th.
PESAH
PESAH INFORMATION
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KASHERING FOR PESAH - MARCH 21
Sunday, 9a.m. to 12p.m.
Kasher all your Pesah utensils right here in the lower level kitchen at
TBA! For more information call the Rabbinic office at 310-652-7354 x210
PRE-PESAH COMMUNITY SHABBAT DINNER - MARCH 26
Friday at 7:30p.m. Following Daily Minyan, Neshama Minyan & Family Shabbat Services.Your home is kosher for Pesah on Friday so come to TBA and let us do the cooking. Adults $18, Kids 3-10 $10, Kids under 3 Free. RSVP online at www.tbala.org/pesahshabbat or call Amy at x213
SELL YOU HAMEITZ - MARCH 29
Before Passover, either at the Daily Minyan or the Temple recetion desk until 10a.m. on Monday, March 29th. You may also sell your Hametz by clicking HERE.
SIYYUM FOR THE FIRST BORN - MARCH 29
Monday Morning at 7:30am in the Dorff Nelson Chapel after Shaharit Services
2ND NIGHT COMMUNITY SEDER - MARCH 30
Tuesday,6:30pm with Rabbinic student Noam Raucher
Married? Single? Lots of kids? No kids? Young? Young at heart? This Seder is for EVERYONE! Adults $45, Adult non members $48, Kids 4-12 $25, Kids 2-3 $10 Under 2 Free RSVP online at www.tbala.org/seder or call Ronna at x217
APRIL
ONE PEOPLE ONE BOOK WITH RABBI SUSAN LAEMMLE – APRIL 7
Join Rabbi Laemmle on Wednesday, April 7 at 7:30pm for “Naming the World and Ourselves through Zelda’s ‘Each of Us Has a Name’ (L’chol Ish Yesh Shem.)” This class will focus on Zelda’s poem, which has become a modern classic. We’ll strive to understand the poem’s achievement, appeal and richness while also applying its teaching to our own lives. $12 for members, $15 for non-members. Sign up at www.tbala.org/opob or call Alicia at x215.
SINGLES SHABBAT FOR 40s and 50s – APRIL 9
Meet other singles in their 40s and 50s at this Shabbat dinner on Friday, April 9. Neshama Minyan Services begin at 6:30pm. Dinner will follow at approximately 7:30pm. $20 per person. RSVP required. www.tbala.org/singles or call Alicia at x215.
