Bet Shira Congregation

Bet Shira Congregation is pleased to participate in the GMJF Synagogue Supplemental School Scholarship Program, helping to defray the cost of supplementary school tuitions for families in need.

ANNUAL MEETING NOTICE

Pursuant to the By-Laws of Bet Shira Congregation Inc., notice is hereby given that the Twenty Third Annual Meeting of Bet Shira Congregation will be held at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, May 28, in the Arin Stacey Applebaum Sanctuary at 7500 SW 120th Street.

Business of the meeting will consist of the election of officers and the nominated members of the Board of Directors (to replace the one-third of Board whose term expires), and a review and ratification of the budget for the 2008/2009 fiscal year. A full copy of the budget will be available for your review in the Administrative Office.

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ISRAEL 60 COMMUNITY-WIDE CARNIVAL CELEBRATION
Thursday, May 8, 5-8 pm at the Alper JCC
FREE Admission

Israel is 60 and South Dade will celebrate with the biggest party ever
Entertainment by South Dade’s Religious and Day School Choirs
Free Carnival Attractions: Bounce House, Dunk Tank, Rock Climbing Wall, Bungee Jumping, Giant Slide, Tubs of Fun Jonah’s Ship…and more!
Food available for purchase
Camel Rides!
Hay Rides!
Children’s Corner
Social Action Mini-Fair
Hoop-a-Thon for “Friends of the Israel Defense Forces”
Israel 60 Essay & Art Contest Winners

If you are interested in volunteering, or for more information, call Rabbi Jeff Falick, 305.271.9000 x270

SATURDAY, MAY 3

Shabbat B'Yachad is our Israel Celebration Day!

Be a part of not apart from Israel's 60th Celebration Day!

RABBI MENACHEM YOULUS RETURNS TO
BET SHIRA
Sunday, May 18

Rabbi Menachem Youlus, our commissioned scribe who is repairing Bet Shira’s rescued Tarnow Torah Scroll will be at Bet Shira on Sunday, May 18 for a day of learning. Rabbi Youlus will be spending much of his time writing in the Torah with individual congregational families who have committed to our Torah restoration project. Bet Shira’s Tarnow Torah will be at Bet Shira permanently this September. If you are interested in a dedication opportunity, please call the synagogue office at 305/238-2601. More details on Rabbi Youlus’ visit will be in our May bulletin.