MAZAL TOV

To Doug Hirschhorn for being named one of the Positive People in Pinecrest by the Pinecrest Tribune.

To Jeffrey Blum for being named one of the Positive People in Pinecrest by the Pinecrest Tribune.

To Alyssa Harris, daughter of Jonathan and Stacey Harris and Sidney Sterling, daughter of Kim and Lee Sterling, whose team Top Gun Bullet Black won the National Championship in Jacksonville and the Ultimate National Championship in Orlando in level three of Youth cheerleading.

To Chelsea Segal, daughter of Tami Segal, on being elected President of the Senior Class at Palmetto Senior High for the 2008-2009 school year.

To Zak Elfenbein, son of Bette Quiat and the late Bill Elfenbein on being elected President of Killian High School.

Is there a special Mazal Tov in order? A Birth? An upcoming marriage? A special award? We would like to share this news with our Bet Shira Family. Please call the Synagogue Office, 305/238-2601 or email Donna Tucker at dtucker@betshira.org if you would like this published in the bulletin and posted on our web site.

We are still “kvelling” over the beautiful Tikkun Olam Shabbat on April 26. Guest speaker, Sharon Haxton of the Community Partnership for the Homeless, was truly inspirational and left us with many insights. We extend a big thank-you to all our members who participated in the service and to those who attended.

Our attention is now focused on the summer. We have always worked with Camp Boggy Creek to help supply cancer-stricken children with clothing and supplies. Please join in our efforts as we collect new or like-new items appropriate for campers. As you shop for your own child, please remember a less fortunate one. Donations can be dropped off in the container outside the Temple office.

We are honored to have one of our members recognized for her volunteerism. Debbie Rosenkranz has been working at the downtown Community Partnership and was recently honored at a volunteer luncheon. Debby has been serving lunches and working in the office every Thursday. Under her lead, a group of Tikkun Olamers joined her to serve lunch on Easter Sunday. It was truly a win-win situation, as we came away feeling that we had gotten as much as we had given.

Our next meeting is May 13 at 7:30. As always, we extend a warm welcome to anyone who would like to join us. Feel free to call me for more information.

Barry Gubernick

PROGRAMMING COMMITTEE

The Programming Committee has been very busy this year. Thank you to everyone who has helped with planning for our past events and upcoming events as well! A committee can do so much more than an individual!

Please mark your calendars and plan to attend the following upcoming programs and events!

Torah Express, Shabbat mornings from 9:00-9:30am Study our weekly Torah Portion before Shabbat services with Rabbi Caplan.

May 3, Israel 60th Anniversary Celebration

May 16, Please join us for a fun, upbeat Kabbalat Shabbat Service as we celebrate Shabbat in a spirited, casual atmosphere! You won't want to miss it!

Want to get involved in planning our programming activities? Do you have any ideas for programs or events that you would like to see at Bet Shira? Please let us know. We offer a wide variety of programming so that there is something for everyone!

Susan Morrison, Programming Vice President
smorrison@mbafcpa.com
305-992-7939