Shabbat Across America Dairy potluck dinner March 7th 6.30 p.m.

Shabbat Across America Israel at 60 - A dual celebration at Temple Shir Shalom.  Friday, March 7th at 6.30. Please bring a dairy potluck dish to share for dinner. On Friday night, March 7th, 2008 hundreds of synagogues across the continent will take part in an historic national Jewish event to celebrate what unifies all Jews - Shabbat!  Everyone is invited, singles, couples, families, all ages. At Temple Shir Shalom, Shabbat Across America will also inaugurate our celebration of the 60th birthday of the State of Israel. Please bring a dairy potluck dish to dinner at 6.30 p.m. at Temple, and join a wonderfully informal celebration of Shabbat, Israel, and Jewish community. Beverages and dessert supplied by Temple.  All are welcome!

Pictures of Sisterhood Denim and Diamonds Dance

Here are pictures of the Sisterhood Denim and Diamonds Dance that was held on February 16th 2008. Pictures by Cindy Dorfman:  http://shirshalom.phanfare.com/album/574571#imageID=37697840

Pictures from the Religious Movie Premier

The Religious School at Temple Shir Shalom premiered their Movie entitled: Our Paths to Gainesville: Our Temple Story. For those of you who did not get an opportunity to view the movie please contact Rabbi Joseph or Laura Richards. Here is a link to view pictures of this well attended event at: http://shirshalom.phanfare.com/album/574332/809910#imageID=37675342

Religious School Annoucements

Not to be missed! This Saturday, February 23rd at 7 p.m. The Premiere showing of “Our Paths to Gainesville: One Temple’s Story”.  This is a documentary film starring YOUR children as they explore how their family came to Gainesville and what decisions were made along the way to be and stay Jewish.  The film will show at 7 p.m. (aprox. 20 minutes long) and there will be popcorn, drinks, and much more to enjoy before, during and after the show!

Purim Carnival is Coming! March 23rd from 11-2:

The Purim committee is excited about bringing you the best Purim Carnival yet, and more volunteers are needed.  There will be a work day on March 2nd, from 9-12am.  Anyone can participate, for any amount of time, and all help is greatly appreciated. 

In this year’s auction, each class will be creating a basket full of donated goods to auction off.  Please bring items that are related to your child’s class theme to Temple by March 2nd.

Class Themes:

• K-1:  Games (deck of cards, dice, Backgammon, chess, etc.)
• 2-3:  Spa (soap, bath fuzzies, pedicure certificate, lotion, etc.)
• 4-5:  Sports (Gator T-shirt, football, tennis ball, jump rope, etc.)
• 6-7:  Gourmet (scone mix, specialty spices, kitchen gadgets, etc.)

***Don’t forget your personal history homework assignment for Sunday School this week!  The timeline is expanding to include your family’s history such as when they moved to America and Gainesville, parents & grandparents wedding dates, opening of a family business, and the first family vacation to Europe or Israel.  Please send children with this information in list format—no essay required!***

See you all on Saturday Night! Sunday School this Sunday as usual 9 a.m.

Albertson’s Community Partners Cards

We’ve been involved with the Community Partners program at Albertsons for some time, but now that they’re no longer using Albertsons Preferred Savings cards, there’s a new way to designate Temple Shir Shalom to receive a percentage of your total purchase.  We’ve placed a bowl of plastic Community Partners cards (which can be hung on your key chain) in the foyer.  Please pick one up the next time you’re here and let your cashier scan it when you shop at Albertson’s.  The temple will receive 1% of the first $50,000 spent by our supporters per quarter and 5% on everything over $50,000.   Speaking of groceries, we’ve donated 192 lbs of food so far to the Bready of the Mighty food bank—thanks to everyone who’s been a part of the effort!  We’ll leave the box in the foyer to keep the program going, and if you’re able, please consider donating canned fruits and veggies, boxed pasta and rice meals, and canned soups and meat-based products like stews and Chef Boyardee. 

Thanks for your help and generosity!!  

Cori Roberts,
Office Manager