6:30 pm Shabbat under the Stars at the home of Sandy Levy and Joe Brachfeld. Shabbat Service and Kiddush honoring our high school seniors: Amy Cohen; Jaci Lewis; Adam Sheinman ; Avi Silberman and Jessica Singer.

8:12 pm Candle Lighting

While Rabbi Fish is away on vacation help will be needed for services. If you will be in town and are interested, please contact Marvin Rosenbaum or Brett Pogany.

Saturday, June 28

9:15 am Shabbat Morning Service

Baby naming Samantha McDonnell

6:30 pm Last Shabbat Basketball of the season has been cancelled due to the

forecast for Saturday.

Thank you & Mazel Tov

Sean & Randi McDonnell for hosting the Kiddush in honor of the naming of their daughter,

Samantha.

Condolences

Nancy Glater on the death of her

Mother, Helen Crystal Glater.

Shabbat Greeters

*Hy Pomerance *Arthur Gerstein

Sunday. June 29

L'Chaim Society Softball scheduled for this Sunday has been changed to Sunday, August 24 at 4:00 pm.

Monday, June 30

No Basic Hebrew Class until further notice

7:30 pm High Holiday Planning Meeting

Wednesday, July 2

7:30 pm Rosh Hodesh Group Meeting

Thursday, July 3

Office closes at noon

Next Week July 4-10

Friday, July 4

Independence Day

Office Closed

8:45 am Light Learning with Rabbi Fish

9:00 am-Noon Come in and buy food certificates from Harry for your holiday barbeque or picnic.

6:30 pm Kabbalat Shabbat Service

8:11 pm Candle Lighting

Saturday, July 5

9:15 am Shabbat Morning Service

9:11 Havadalah

Shabbat Greeters

*Bob Moskovitz * Deborah Brodkin

Thursday, July 10

10:00 am Norwalk Soup Kitchen

7:30 pm Shalom Thursday, widows & widowers monthly meeting. Call Elinor Greenblatt

847-4055 for more information. Next meeting, August 7 th .

Upcoming Events

Sandwiches & Sailing

Sunday, July 27 11:30-4:30 pm (weather permitting) at Longshore Sailing School , Westport , Ct. Join Congregation Beth El's sailing team as they defend their claim on the Kiddush Cup!! We are going to provide 30 minute boat rides for everyone who wants to go on 17' Hobie Getaway Catamarans. Wear swim suits, hats, sunglasses and lots and lots of sunscreen. Ages 4 and older only permitted on the boat. Life jackets are provided by Longshore Sailing School and are mandatory on the boat. Cost: $7 per person or $12 per family. RSVP by July 20 to 838-2710 or office @congbethel.org.

Chai Society Time for Summer Reading

Monday, August 4-7:30 pm at the home of Hilary Shaefitz. Our summer book will be Kabbalah: A Love Story by Rabbi Lawrence Kushner. This story is a wonderful connection between the teachings of Kabbalah and a modern love story. This event is

free to all current paid up members of Chai Society and $10 for guests. Please bring 29 ounces of tomato sauce, large cans of grated non-perishable parmesan cheese, 16 ounce packages of Ziti, large bottles of Italian Salad Dressing & large cans of fruit. RSVP by July 31 st to Nancy Oberst at nancy@oberstlaw.com .

Ongoing

Congregation Beth El's Gift & Simcha Shop

It's summer time & this is the time we begin our shopping for the High Holidays & find new & exciting merchandise!! But don't forget we can help you with Father's day, graduation & teacher gifts!! Even though we do not have official summer hours we are always ready to meet with you so you can shop!! Call Nancy Oberst 866-4646 or Hilary Shaefitz 226-5820.

Congregation Beth El trip to Irael has been cancelled.

Dunkin Donuts Gift Cards Now Available

Do you enjoy your morning coffee or afternoon iced coffee? Now you can have your coffee and support Beth El at the same time. Stop by the office or call Kathie Oberst at 247-017 or email her at koberst2001@yahoo.com . Cash or check ONLY-NO credit cards or billing

Sunday Minyan

9:00 AM Please help us to make a Minyan for the people who are saying Kaddish and join us for breakfast afterward.

Beth El Soup Kitchen

Help needed 2 nd Thursday of each month. 10-12 set up & food prep or 12-2 serve & clean up. Large cans of baked beans urgently needed. To volunteer call Char Stabinsky at 846-0522.

Navasky Religious School

We encourage every parent to volunteer at Navasky, if only for a few hours or for one activity. WE NEED YOU! Questions? contact Shari Davidson at steveshari@aol.com .

Nitzan Nursery School

It is time to register for the 2008-2009 school year. For an application or tour contact Beverly Stein, Director at 838-6019 or email Nitzan@congbethel.org . Limited spaces still available.

Shalom Thursday

Shalom Thursday. Widows and widowers of various congregations in Fairfield County meet monthly for an evening of socializing at Beth El from 7:30-10:00 PM. Call Elinor Greenblatt 847-4055 for more information. Next meeting August 7 th .

Simcha Tree

Commemorate a simcha/special family occasion by inscribing the names of your loved ones on our Simcha Tree. Individual leaves are $100; large stones are $500. Contact lchaim@congbethel.org to place an order or for more information.

Food Certificates

Support our fundraising efforts by purchasing certificates for Stop & Shop, Shoprite, Stew Leonard's, Bev Max, Shaw's & Zeytinia. Please note: You can now purchase A & P Gift Cards which can also be used for Food Emporium and Walbaums in denominations of $25 and $50. Flash: We now have Caraluzzi in denominations of $25, $50 & $100. Questions contact Harry Morgenthaler at 846-2646.

Duplicate Bridge

A friendly non-sanctioned duplicate game is held every Tuesday at 7:30 pm. For further information call 853-2729.

Please visit

www.congbethel.org

for all forms and flyers for all

synagogue functions

Joseph Ron Fish, Rabbi ravron@congbethel.org

Beverly Stein, Nitzan Nursery School nitzan@congbethel.org

Eti Kohen, Navasky Religious School navasky@congbethel.org

Jeff Wasserman, Youth Director youth@congbethel.org

Susan O. Singer, President president@congbethel.org

Congregation Beth El 109 East Ave Norwalk, CT 06851 203.838.2710 office@congbethel.org