May 09, 2008   4 Iyyar 5768

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Beth Emeth of Delaware

  For over 100 years, Congregation Beth Emeth has been, and continues to be, an important center to the Jewish community of Delaware and the surrounding area. We are a Reform Congregation whose mission is to enrich the lives of our members and our community by teaching, learning, and rejoicing in our Jewish ideals and traditions.

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New Sanctuary Dedication                     New Member Event                      Purim - Wizard of Shushan

Rabbi Grumbacher on “Israel at 60… In Their Own Words  The travelers

Since May 14th is the secular anniversary of Israel’s birth sixty years ago, I thought the words of those who visited Israel a few weeks ago would speak volumes. So here are some comments:  

“(Israelis) are passionate and intense about (their) country, past, present and future. The historical sites are incredible (as are) the restorations.  MORE 

Events are open to Beth Emeth members only, unless otherwise stated.

May 2008 Events  
Growing pains - As our synagogue expands and beautifies, we are temporarily unable to house our Semi-Annual Garage Sale on May 7th and 8th this year. We will be back bigger and better than ever for the sale in November. Please keep those donations around just a little longer and we'll let you know when we can start collecting them again. Thank you so much for your patience and understanding, The Sisterhood of Congregation Beth Emeth.
The Congregation is cordially invited to attend the installation of the new Sisterhood Board during Shabbat evening services. We are delighted to have our own Ellen Wagner serve as our installing officer. Ellen is the Vice President of the Mid-Atlantic Region of the Women of Reform Judaism. Hope you will join us!
Take the whole family out to the ball game. Eat pizza and have Havdallah at the Synagogue, then cheer the Blue Rocks to victory with all Beth Emeth Temple Youth! Saturday, May 10, 4:00PM, Cost: $15/person. RSVP by April 13. Drop off at Beth Emeth, pick up at Blue Rocks stadium.
May 11-May 14, 2008 in Baltimore – the Premier National Gathering of Reform Jews who care about Israel! ARZA’s National Assembly is your opportunity to join in substantive discussion, interactive learning and stimulating study about Israel today in an environment that respects diversity and encourages dialogue. We guarantee you will RETURN HOME loaded with NEW RESOURCES AND PROGRAMS to energize every segment of your congregation community. Learn about Israel’s ART, MUSIC & SPORTS scenes, achievements and challenges in Israel’s LAW, PUBLIC POLICY and SOCIAL ACTION arenas, the many ways Reform Judaism is strengthening democracy and pluralism, shaping Israeli society and transforming religious expression among Israelis. Register by April 1st for an early bird discount. Special Leadership Development Seminar for ARZA-Israel Committee Chairs. Please check out the ARZA web site for more information, and the ability to register: http://www.arza.org/assembly2008/
5/13/2008, 6/10/2008, 7/8/2008, 8/12/2008
Saturday, May 17 from 6:00-11:00PM. Dinner will be provided. Cost: $25. Parents: call for details (shhh).
Randy Gottel of Country Floors & Interiors In Oxford and Kennett Square Pa. will explain the different types of equipment, which equipment will suit the needs of different families, what to look for when shopping around, and the way home theater systems should be set up for ease of operation. This meeting will be in the temple lounge.
Sunday, May 18th. Celebrate Israel’s 60th with 10,000 people at a day of fun in Philly! Bus Dropoff/Pickup Location: Beth Emeth. Bus will leave Beth Emeth at 12:15pm, and return at 5:00pm. Cost to ride the bus is $10/person, and $7 for each additional family member. Those attending the parade under 8th grade must be escorted by an adult. Anyone is welcome to ride the bus! You do NOT need to be a congregant or Youth Grouper! More info available at www.jewishphilly.org/israel60 Register at www.israel60.eventbrite.com, or by contacting Shoshana. Sign up soon! Bus is filling up fast!
Beth Emeth Members: If your wedding anniversary this calendar year (2008) is a 5-year interval (eg., 5, 10, 15, 20 years, etc.) and you would like to join other couples in re-consecrating your marriage vows in our new sanctuary at Beth Emeth, please contact Sheila or Phil Weinberg. This beautiful and meaningful service will be held Friday evening, May 30th. For more information please call Sheila or Phil.
June 2008 Events  
5/13/2008, 6/10/2008, 7/8/2008, 8/12/2008
The Annual Meeting will be held on Thursday, June 5. Dessert and coffee will be served at 7:00 PM prior to the 7:30 PM meeting. Please mark your calendar and plan on joining us. Take a tour of the new Social Hall, Lounge and Kitchen.
Saturday, June 7th. 7:00pm to 9:00pm., Cost of the event is free. Celebrate the beginning of summer with Besty! Details and Location TBA
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Special Information: Social Action  
Social Action: FreeRice
Young Professionals  

  Attention all parents of local twenty and thirty somethings: Beth Emeth is in the process of creating a Jewish Young Professionals Group. Please send us your offspring's contact information, so we can keep them in the loop! Email the contact information to sabababesty@gmail.com

New and Improved Gift Shop  
  Come in and check out the new and improved Beth Emeth Sisterhood Gift Shop. We've doubled our size and new merchandise is arriving every week! We have new tallit in different colors and fabrics. We are open during Religious and Hebrew school days, Sundays 9:00 AM until noon and Wednesdays 3:00 PM until 5:30 PM and by appointment.
Recent Event Highlights  

Click here for information about recent events. Holiday events, Sisterhood, Brotherhood, Youth, and more.

News  
Capital Campaign  
 
  In an ongoing effort to modernize our synagogue building, we are trying to "grow beyond a century".  We still need your help to reach our goal. Visit our Construction Update page to see the latest building progress.
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