Beth El Congregation in Akron, Ohio

Beth El News

Board of Directors Meeting-7:30 PM

- June 14, 2008

Shabbat In The Park-July 19

Special Events - June 14, 2008

Akron Shlichim to Speak-Shabbat, March 15

Special Events - March 03, 2008

Beth El extends a warm welcome to Lihi and Aharon
Schwartz, the Israeli shlichim for Akron and Canton, who will address the congregation during Shabbat
morning services on Saturday, March 15th. Their presentation will focus on the current situation in
Israel, including challenges the country faces, and they will also...

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DEATH AND DYING: JEWISH TRADITIONS

Special Events - March 03, 2008

Death, burial, and mourning are topics not easily
discussed at the time when a family member passes away.
To provide an opportunity for people to learn and ask
questions when they are not in a distraught state because of the loss of a loved one, Rabbi Grundfast will present a...

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PURIM 2008-IT'S TIME FOR "CRAZY PANTS"

- February 03, 2008

This year we celebrate Purim on Thursday night, March 20th.
We will begin with a hot dog dinner at 5:45 PM (One dollar per meal); and then our Megillah reading from 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM.
There will be a bevy of Beth El members reading from...

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Mayor Plusquellic to speak on Friday night, February 8

Special Events - January 10, 2008

Mayor Plusquellic to Address Public Affairs Forum.
On Friday, February 8th, Beth El will present another evening of a formal Shabbat dinner and a “Jewish and Public Affairs Forum.”
Following a highly attended first such evening in December, the second in the three-part series will feature Akron Mayor ...

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"Take The Leap"

Special Events - November 30, 2007

1. Light Shabbat candles
2. Make motzi on real Hallah on Friday night.
3. Build a sukkah this year (it’s not too late) and if you can’t build your own, find someone that does and have them invite you over.
4. Love your neighbor as yourself-every single day.
5....

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Jewish Life List

Special Events - November 30, 2007

On Yom Kippur Day, Rabbi Grundfast spoke about composing a Jewish Life List. He offered ten suggestions that a Jew should accomplish before he/she dies.

Rabbi Grundfast would love to hear from you about what you would include in your own Jewish Life List.
You can e-mail him...

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Next Community Shabbat Dinner at Anshei Sfard, Friday night, January 11, 2008

Special Events - November 30, 2007

More information to follow.

Mazal Tov to All Our Teachers

Special Events - November 30, 2007

On Friday night, December 7th all those from our congregation who teach the children of Beth El will be honored for their dedicated service.
Joe Kanfer will be our very special guest speaker as part of our new initiative “The Jewish and Public Affairs Forum”. During the service the...

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