L'Shalom from Beth Emek Communications, where our crack(pot) reporters have uncovered the scoop of the year. Maybe it's the scoop of the century.
Adam Lambert is Jewish.
This year's favorite to become the next American Idol has not actually been spotted wearing tallit, nor has it yet been confirmed that he became bar mitzvah. But reports have it that one of his parents was raised Jewish and we have digital evidence that his pipes can blow equally well in Hebrew:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s-tXCr91xnU&feature=channel_page
Hmm, we wonder what Simon Cowell would say about his song choice if he chose Oseh Shalom next week...
Celebrate Shabbat To The Max
With Your Beth Emek Community
Community Shabbat Dinner
Friday, May 15 | 6:00 - 7:30p
Beginning on Friday evening, please join us at our Community Shabbat dinner, which creates a welcoming Shabbat atmosphere for the entire Congregation before our special Friday evening service. With singing and blessings, the entire evening is relaxing and engaging. Feel free to bring a bottle of wine to share with others. A special thank you goes out to our Membership Committee and Murray and Becky Dennis for hosting our May Community Shabbat Dinner.
RSVP: http://www.evite.com/app/publicUrl/AUJCMLCMGNCBLAJHKAWU/maydinner
By afternoon today (Wednesday)
Friday Evening Shabbat Service
Celebrating Grades K - 2 AND New Members
Friday, May 15 | 7:30p
Next up, please join us for this family-friendly service which features our religious school students in grades K - 2 and honors and recognizes all of our new Beth Emek families. We urge all our member families to come honor our budding scholars and warmly welcome our newest families!
Got Shabbat?
Torah, Music, Food and Ruach
Saturday, May 16 | 10:30a
Finally, on Saturday morning, building on the buzz from our March and April Saturday morning Shabbat services, join us for this month's expanded Shabbat morning service. The "Got Shabbat?" program enriches and expands our traditional Shabbat morning observances with Torah study, a Torah service at 10:30a with lively musical accompaniment and then a bountiful Kiddush lunch.
9:00a Torah study
10:30a Musical Shabbat service
11:30a Kiddush lunch,
Sponsored by Ed and Carrie Arndt
No RSVP necessary -- just show up!
________________________
Pasta for Peace Spaghetti Dinner
May 16 | 5:00p | Veterans Building in Pleasanton
You are invited to support the Tri-Valley Haven while you enjoy a hearty spaghetti dinner, May 16. Pasta for Peace helps bridge the funding gap felt so acutely by non-profits and charities during our economic downturn.
The Pasta for Peace will be a fun, family-friendly event! A silent auction, music, and games for kids accompany a delicious and inexpensive spaghetti dinner, all for just $10 for adults who buy tickets in advance, and $5 for kids.
More: 925.449.5845
________________________
Give A Cheer!
Camp Kadima Is Almost Here
There's a great deal going on as we prepare Camp Kadima for its June 23 opening. Please check the website below for the latest news on camperships, field trips,
fundraisers and CIT openings. But the following item is so important we want to make sure you don't miss out.
Kakadu: Camp Kadima Online Auction Fundraiser
For the next two weeks, we are co-sponsoring an auction with Kakadu Israeli Art and Design in Wood, with proceeds benefiting camp programs. Click the auction link at
the camp website during the weeks of May 11 and 18 for some fantastic finds.
More: www.campkadima.org
Sharon Cohen, Administrative Director
925.931.1055 x11
campkadima@bethemek.org
________________________
Mitzvah Alert!
Toiletries Collection For Tri-Valley Haven
For 30 years, the Tri-Valley Haven has provided shelter for survivors of sexual assault, battered women and their children. They provide a food pantry for
those in need as well. Emily Christensen will be collecting toiletries of any kind during the month of May to be given to the Tri-Valley Haven for her Bat Mitzvah
project. Emily is very moved in recognizing that what may be a simple life's luxury to some is a great need to others. Please help Emily in supporting the Tri-Valley Haven by picking up some shampoo, bath gel, Q-tips or any other bathroom products next time you are at the store. There will be a box labeled Tri-Valley Haven
Collection in front of the office at Congregation Beth Emek for your donations.
________________________
CBE Crafters Club
Monday, May 18 | 1:00p
CBE Library
Whether you're starting a new project or in the middle of one, please join us on the 3rd Monday of every month.
More: Rena Leibovitch
rmleibo@yahoo.com
________________________
Annual Membership Meeting
and Community Picnic
Sunday, May 31
Two of our bigger events are happening on the same day, so we want it on your calendar now!
At 10:30a:
The annual membership meeting takes place, where the slate of new officers is elected, the budget is approved and congregants have their opportunity to be heard on topics that are important to them.
At 12:30p: We celebrate the end of school and the approach of summer with our annual community picnic, to be held at the Pleasanton Sports Park. All congregants are
welcome! Watch for our fliers and eVite soon.
________________________
Beth Emek Book Group
"The Ministry Of Special Cases"
Wednesday, June 3 | 12:00noon
This month the Beth Emek Book Group is discussing "The Ministry of Special Cases", by Nathan Englander. This novel about community, identity and injustice illuminates not only a dark period in Argentina's history, but also that of its Jewish population. Please bring a bag lunch and join us!
To get added to the book club mailing list:
Donna London
donna@londonsoft.com
To find out more about the club and the books that it has chosen:
http://mahkorim.bethemek.org/
________________________
Come Honor Our Graduates
It's Quite A Crop This Year!
Friday, June 5 | 8:00p
Congregation Beth Emek is honoring this year's high school graduates with a Shabbat service. Please join us for services and an oneg to follow in recognition of
their accomplishment. This year's graduates include: Kelsey Abramovich, Caitlin Bunch, Jason Cunningham, Emily Faulkner, Alex Fetherston, Caitlin Gray, Sam Marx,
Monica Meth, Daniel Naito, George Stoien, Jennifer Summerfield and Gabe Yaffe.
More: Skylar Cohen
________________________
Longer School Days ...
A Parent's Dream!
Beth Emek Preschool is extending its hours beginning next fall. We will still run our morning program from 9:00a to 1:00p, but we'll also offer an extended day until
2:30p for an additional fee. Our regular staff will work this shift and continue to offer a variety of activities for your child's mind, spirit, body and funny bone.
This new offering will be for either 3 or 5 days per week, depending on
interest.
More: Melinda McDonald
teachermel@comcast.net
________________________
Not Enough News In The Once Around?
We've Got You Covered
Beth Emek's Israel and World Jewry committee sponsors subscriptions to some of the leading newspapers and magazines covering national and global Jewish issues.
Current copies of Moment magazine, the Forward and the Jerusalem Report are available in the Beth Emek lobby. We encourage you to read and support these great publications. You are welcome to borrow an issue for a few days - just make sure to return it to the lobby when you are done.
====================================
- - - - - - SCHOOL ZONE - - - - -
====================================
Wednesday, May 13 | Regular schedule
Friday, May 15 | 7:30p
Grades K - 2 Shabbat service
Oneg hosted by parents in honor of their
children. Please coordinate Oneg
contributions through room parents.
Sunday, May 17 | Regular schedule
Sunday, May 17 | 4:00 - 7:00p
6th grade B'nai Mitzvah Tallit project
Sunday, May 17 | 6:00p
6th grade parent meeting
Wednesday, May 20 | Regular schedule
Sunday, May 24 | No classes - Memorial Day weekend
With Your Beth Emek Community
Community Shabbat Dinner
Friday, May 15 | 6:00 - 7:30p
Beginning on Friday evening, please join us at our Community Shabbat dinner, which creates a welcoming Shabbat atmosphere for the entire Congregation before our special Friday evening service. With singing and blessings, the entire evening is relaxing and engaging. Feel free to bring a bottle of wine to share with others. A special thank you goes out to our Membership Committee and Murray and Becky Dennis for hosting our May Community Shabbat Dinner.
RSVP: http://www.evite.com/app/publicUrl/AUJCMLCMGNCBLAJHKAWU/maydinner
By afternoon today (Wednesday)
Friday Evening Shabbat Service
Celebrating Grades K - 2 AND New Members
Friday, May 15 | 7:30p
Next up, please join us for this family-friendly service which features our religious school students in grades K - 2 and honors and recognizes all of our new Beth Emek families. We urge all our member families to come honor our budding scholars and warmly welcome our newest families!
Got Shabbat?
Torah, Music, Food and Ruach
Saturday, May 16 | 10:30a
Finally, on Saturday morning, building on the buzz from our March and April Saturday morning Shabbat services, join us for this month's expanded Shabbat morning service. The "Got Shabbat?" program enriches and expands our traditional Shabbat morning observances with Torah study, a Torah service at 10:30a with lively musical accompaniment and then a bountiful Kiddush lunch.
9:00a Torah study
10:30a Musical Shabbat service
11:30a Kiddush lunch,
Sponsored by Ed and Carrie Arndt
No RSVP necessary -- just show up!
________________________
Pasta for Peace Spaghetti Dinner
May 16 | 5:00p | Veterans Building in Pleasanton
You are invited to support the Tri-Valley Haven while you enjoy a hearty spaghetti dinner, May 16. Pasta for Peace helps bridge the funding gap felt so acutely by non-profits and charities during our economic downturn.
The Pasta for Peace will be a fun, family-friendly event! A silent auction, music, and games for kids accompany a delicious and inexpensive spaghetti dinner, all for just $10 for adults who buy tickets in advance, and $5 for kids.
More: 925.449.5845
________________________
Give A Cheer!
Camp Kadima Is Almost Here
There's a great deal going on as we prepare Camp Kadima for its June 23 opening. Please check the website below for the latest news on camperships, field trips,
fundraisers and CIT openings. But the following item is so important we want to make sure you don't miss out.
Kakadu: Camp Kadima Online Auction Fundraiser
For the next two weeks, we are co-sponsoring an auction with Kakadu Israeli Art and Design in Wood, with proceeds benefiting camp programs. Click the auction link at
the camp website during the weeks of May 11 and 18 for some fantastic finds.
More: www.campkadima.org
Sharon Cohen, Administrative Director
925.931.1055 x11
campkadima@bethemek.org
________________________
Mitzvah Alert!
Toiletries Collection For Tri-Valley Haven
For 30 years, the Tri-Valley Haven has provided shelter for survivors of sexual assault, battered women and their children. They provide a food pantry for
those in need as well. Emily Christensen will be collecting toiletries of any kind during the month of May to be given to the Tri-Valley Haven for her Bat Mitzvah
project. Emily is very moved in recognizing that what may be a simple life's luxury to some is a great need to others. Please help Emily in supporting the Tri-Valley Haven by picking up some shampoo, bath gel, Q-tips or any other bathroom products next time you are at the store. There will be a box labeled Tri-Valley Haven
Collection in front of the office at Congregation Beth Emek for your donations.
________________________
CBE Crafters Club
Monday, May 18 | 1:00p
CBE Library
Whether you're starting a new project or in the middle of one, please join us on the 3rd Monday of every month.
More: Rena Leibovitch
rmleibo@yahoo.com
________________________
Annual Membership Meeting
and Community Picnic
Sunday, May 31
Two of our bigger events are happening on the same day, so we want it on your calendar now!
At 10:30a:
The annual membership meeting takes place, where the slate of new officers is elected, the budget is approved and congregants have their opportunity to be heard on topics that are important to them.
At 12:30p: We celebrate the end of school and the approach of summer with our annual community picnic, to be held at the Pleasanton Sports Park. All congregants are
welcome! Watch for our fliers and eVite soon.
________________________
Beth Emek Book Group
"The Ministry Of Special Cases"
Wednesday, June 3 | 12:00noon
This month the Beth Emek Book Group is discussing "The Ministry of Special Cases", by Nathan Englander. This novel about community, identity and injustice illuminates not only a dark period in Argentina's history, but also that of its Jewish population. Please bring a bag lunch and join us!
To get added to the book club mailing list:
Donna London
donna@londonsoft.com
To find out more about the club and the books that it has chosen:
http://mahkorim.bethemek.org/
________________________
Come Honor Our Graduates
It's Quite A Crop This Year!
Friday, June 5 | 8:00p
Congregation Beth Emek is honoring this year's high school graduates with a Shabbat service. Please join us for services and an oneg to follow in recognition of
their accomplishment. This year's graduates include: Kelsey Abramovich, Caitlin Bunch, Jason Cunningham, Emily Faulkner, Alex Fetherston, Caitlin Gray, Sam Marx,
Monica Meth, Daniel Naito, George Stoien, Jennifer Summerfield and Gabe Yaffe.
More: Skylar Cohen
________________________
Longer School Days ...
A Parent's Dream!
Beth Emek Preschool is extending its hours beginning next fall. We will still run our morning program from 9:00a to 1:00p, but we'll also offer an extended day until
2:30p for an additional fee. Our regular staff will work this shift and continue to offer a variety of activities for your child's mind, spirit, body and funny bone.
This new offering will be for either 3 or 5 days per week, depending on
interest.
More: Melinda McDonald
teachermel@comcast.net
________________________
Not Enough News In The Once Around?
We've Got You Covered
Beth Emek's Israel and World Jewry committee sponsors subscriptions to some of the leading newspapers and magazines covering national and global Jewish issues.
Current copies of Moment magazine, the Forward and the Jerusalem Report are available in the Beth Emek lobby. We encourage you to read and support these great publications. You are welcome to borrow an issue for a few days - just make sure to return it to the lobby when you are done.
====================================
- - - - - - SCHOOL ZONE - - - - -
====================================
Wednesday, May 13 | Regular schedule
Friday, May 15 | 7:30p
Grades K - 2 Shabbat service
Oneg hosted by parents in honor of their
children. Please coordinate Oneg
contributions through room parents.
Sunday, May 17 | Regular schedule
Sunday, May 17 | 4:00 - 7:00p
6th grade B'nai Mitzvah Tallit project
Sunday, May 17 | 6:00p
6th grade parent meeting
Wednesday, May 20 | Regular schedule
Sunday, May 24 | No classes - Memorial Day weekend
