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Dear BJ community,
We wish to share with you the sermons we offered during the recent Yamim Nora'im. At this historic moment, as we embrace a new opportunity to fulfill our country's dreams, we hope our sermons will be a resource in the challenging but hopeful task ahead.
Blessings,
Roly, Marcelo and Felicia
THIS WEEK'S HIGHLIGHTS:
Teacher in Residence Jeffrey Goldberg
Saturday, November 22 | 4:00 - 5:30 PM | 86th Street
Social Hall
Please join us as visiting scholar Jeffrey Goldberg along with BJ member
Jonathan Rosen, discuss the election and the future of the Middle East. Free; No
Registration. Contact estone@bj.org or x233
for more information.
Men's Havurah
Saturday, November 22 | 5:30 PM | 88th Street Frankel Hall
You are invited to a Havdalah/Melave Malka experience. We will escort Shabbat on her way out with a very special guest, Israel Campbell, who will teach from the Torah of humor. You just have to be male, whether straight, gay, single, married, or in any other self-definition. R.S.V.P. at ngoodhart@bj.org or x240.
Interfaith Thanksgiving Service
Wednesday, November 26 | 7:00 PM | 86th Street Sanctuary
Join with our neighbors of all faith traditions for a light reception after the service on the eve of Thanksgiving. Clergy from several churches and synagogues will be participating. Donations may be made out to the West Side Campaign Against Hunger. Contact elederman@bj.org or x264 for more information.
Creating Community: Invitation to a Conversation
Join us for one of six of house meetings to share your thoughts about building community in a large congregation. BJ will be holding house meetings in members' homes between December 2 - 11 (including a special session on Monday, December 8 for Hebrew School parents). Contact ygarber@bj.org or x256 for more information and to register. Register by November 24; Space is limited.
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