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February 12, 2004 Issue 6

Reform Congregation Keneseth Israel

8339 Old York Road, Elkins Park, PA 19027 215.887.8700

Torah Time Online

Exodus: Yitro

Moses’ father-in-law, Jethro, is the namesake for this week’s Torah portion. This is one of only six portions in the entire Torah named for an individual. After leaving Egypt and wandering for three months, the children of Israel enter the wilderness of Sinai, in which they spent the next forty years. They camped at the base of Mount Sinai, and Moses ascended the mountain as instructed by God to receive the Ten Commandments.

1. I the Lord am your God…

2. You shall have no other God’s before me…

3. You shall not swear falsely by the name of the Lord your God...

4. Remember the Sabbath day and keep it holy…

5. Honor your father and mother…

6. You shall not murder.

7. You shall not commit adultery.

8. You shall not steal.

9. You shall not bear false witness against your neighbor.

10. You shall not covet…

The Ten Commandments form the basis of morality and the main principles necessary for the survival of the Jewish people, both religiously and ethically. The Ten Commandments teaches us that worship alone is not sufficient. The first three commandments remind us of God’s presence in our lives. The remaining seven Commandments tell us what is expected of us as members of the People of the Covenant. We are to show our commitment by refraining from stealing, murdering, committing adultery, coveting the possessions of our neighbors; and refraining from false accusations.

Judaism guides us not only in our relationships with others, it also requires us to respect ourselves. In the fourth commandment we are taught to refrain one day each week from work and to rest. Shabbat is our reminder to take care of our own physical and mental needs. Perhaps this commandment precedes the last six to serve as a reminder that in order to respect others we must begin by respecting ourselves.

Shabbat Shalom,

Rabbi Peter C.Rigler

UPCOMING ACTIVITIES AT KI

Tot Shabbat-- Friday, February 13, Tot Shabbat at 6:00 p.m. in the Chapel. Dinner and crafts to follow in the Rothschild Auditorium. For reservations and pricing information call the Religious School office.

Shabbat Evening Service-- Friday, February 13, 8:00 p.m. in the Chapel.

Saturday Service—February 14, Torah Study Havurah at 9:00 a.m. in the Library; Shabbat morning service at 10:30 a.m. in the Chapel.

Multi-Faith Seniors Brunch—“Building Bridges: Interfaith Relations,” with keynote speaker Sister Joseph Kase—Wednesday, February 18, at 11:00 a.m. at K.I. $5/person for dairy brunch, please bring a non-perishable food contribution for Philabundance. Rhoda Cohen is the coordinator. Co-sponsored by Cheltenham Area Multifaith Council and JCC KI-AJ Seniors Club. Reservations & information: (215) 887-8702.

Center City Lunch n’Learn—with Rabbi Sussman at Marc Furman’s office on Thursday, February 19, at noon. Reservations/information: (215) 887-8702.

Services in the Week Ahead: Friday, February 20 - Blue Jeans Shabbat at 7:00 p.m. in the Youth Lounge. Shabbat evening service at 8:00 p.m. in the Chapel. Saturday, February 21 - Torah Study Havurah at 9:00 a.m. in the Library; Shabbat morning service at 10:30 a.m. in the Chapel.

Rabbi’s Spring Forum—Reform Judaism: A History begins Sunday, February 22 .

Yoga—Sundays, February 22 & 29, from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. Open to the congregation. $5/session. Reservations: Religious School (215) 887-8704.

Jewish Food Festival—Cooking demonstrations and Jewish food to taste from around the world—Sunday, February 22, 11:30 a.m.—1:30 p.m. in Rothschild Auditorium. $2/person; children under three are free. Sponsored by K.I.’s Outreach Committee.

Pages to Pirouettes — The art of storytelling set to the ballet of Don Quixote on Sunday, February 22, at 1:00 p.m. in K/G Auditorium. $5/person before February 16, ($8/person after the 16^th) with an opportunity to join the dancers for an interactive dance following the performance. Information and registration: (215) 887-8704.

Bedtime Story—Kathy Goldenberg, Preschool Director, on Wednesday, February 25, 6:00-7:00 p.m. at Barnes & Noble in Jenkintown. Buy books between 5:30 and 8:30 p.m. with voucher (available in Preschool). A portion of the sales will go to the Preschool.

Healing Service--Wednesday, February 25 at 6:15 p.m.

Book Review—with Rabbi Sussman presented by WRJ/Sisterhood, Thursday, February 26, 7:00 p.m. “The Five People You Meet in Heaven,” by Mitch Albom. Refreshments served; Free for WRJ members, $3 for non-members. RSVP to Joan Kamen, 215-947-5926

Mini-Minyan & Junior Congregation Services—Saturday, February 28 at 9:00 and 10:30 a.m.

Preschool Open House & Family Fun Day—Purim themed crafts and activities featuring Andi Joseph, “The Musical Mommy,” on Sunday, February 29, 2-4 p.m. Spread the word if you know anyone interested in Preschool for the summer and next year. For more information call the Preschool at 215-885-2425.

Adult Education — Nowhere in Africa, Bella Friesel (discussion leader), Sunday, February 29, at 3:00 p.m. ; “ Josiah,” Rabbi Judah Fish, Monday, March 8, at noon. See Adult Education Brochure for more details

Korn Memorial—Shabbat evening service on Friday, March 5, commemorating Rabbi Korn’s 25th Yahrzeit. Special appearances by Cantor Mel Luterman and the U.S. Naval Academy Choir. Babysitting available. Call Rabbinic Office: (215) 887-8702.

Purim Brown Bag Dinner, Shpeil and Megillah Reading—Saturday, March 6, at 6:00 p.m. We will provide drinks and dessert, come in costume. During dinner craft your own grogger and make Mishloach Manot (gifts for friends and those in need); Purim Shpeil “Fiddler on the Repaired Roof” at 7:00 p.m. follwed by the Megillah Reading.

Purim Carnival—Sunday, March 7. Special Purim Community Time at 10:45 a.m. during Religious School including costume parade. Carnival 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Lunch, games, prizes and much more (including a preschool corner w/games and crafts). Tickets available at the door, 10 for $5 (12 for $5 in advance).

Tot Shabbat—Friday, March 12, at 6:00 p.m.

Congregational Retreat—weekend at Camp Harlam with Rabbis Sussman and Peter Rigler, from Friday, March 19 to Sunday, March 21. Sponsored by K.I. Brotherhood. Contact Art Silverman for information: (215) 643-8531.

Mini-Minyan & Junior Congregation—Saturday, March 26 at 9:00 and 10:30 a.m.

Family Shabbat Service—Friday, April 2, at 7:15 p.m.

Congregational Seder—sponsored by the K.I. Brotherhood—Tuesday, April 6, promptly at 6:00 p.m.—$45/adult $21/children 14 and under. Watch for more info.

Cantor Luterman — January appearance has been rescheduled for Friday, April 23.

K.I. Heritage trip to Italy – “Torah, Art and Opera” in Rome, Florence and Venice, July, 2004. For more information, call Fayway Travel at (215) 676-3525.

Art Display—Art from Social Action Committee Contest by children in our Religious School is now on display at Barnes & Noble in Jenkintown (window facing Walgreen’s).

Greeting cards benefit Sefer Project – Need to send a greeting card? Isabel Hirshberg, a first grader in our religious school, has won the Social Action Art Contest and designed a greeting card, available for $5 in the Administrative Office (Religious School Office on Sunday). Each card purchased represents a donation of one new book to the Sefer (Book) Project, which provides books to children in need. You can also help the Sefer Project by donating new and gently used children’s books.

Congregational Trip to Israel—Spring 2004. Interested? Call (215) 887-8702.

Preschool Hat & Mitten Drive— Ongoing. Please help support this drive! Drop-off basket in Preschool hallway.

Sisterhood Gift Shop – Gift Certificates now available! Gift Shop is open Tuesday, Wednesday and Sunday during Religious School hours and by appointment. Please call Mickie Levin (215) 698-0314 or Joan Kamen (215) 947-5926.

K.I. Outreach Committee – Are you part of an interfaith couple? Are you a Jew-by-choice? Are you a Jew-by-birth interested in relearning Jewish traditions? The K.I. Outreach Committee is interested in your participation and/or your input. Contact Sharon Buckingham (215) 885-9429.

Celebration Fund – Is there a special occasion occurring in the near future for you or a loved one? A milestone birthday? A special anniversary? Birth of a child or grandchild? Share your happiness with our congregational family. Contributions to K.I.’s Celebration Fund underwrite our beautiful Oneg Shabbat. Contact the Administrative Office, (215) 887-8700, for further details.

Shabbat Shalom Tablecloth – Join our growing list of congregants who have already added their names to our beautiful name-embroidered tablecloth. ($25/one-line name). For information, contact Babe Hernes (215) 379-5438 or Doris Parker (215) 886-9267.

This E-KI Update can be emailed to you weekly. Email your request to:
kim@kenesethisrael.org
We are happy to add non-members to this list as well!

Note:

Announcements for E-KI Must be in to the Rabbi’s office on Tuesday’s by noon.

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	Links to other E-KI Updates E-KI February 12, 2004 Issue 6 Reform Congregation Keneseth Israel 8339 Old York Road, Elkins Park, PA 19027 215.887.8700 Torah Time Online Exodus: Yitro Moses’ father-in-law, Jethro, is the namesake for this week’s Torah portion. This is one of only six portions in the entire Torah named for an individual. After leaving Egypt and wandering for three months, the children of Israel enter the wilderness of Sinai, in which they spent the next forty years. They camped at the base of Mount Sinai, and Moses ascended the mountain as instructed by God to receive the Ten Commandments. 1. I the Lord am your God… 2. You shall have no other God’s before me… 3. You shall not swear falsely by the name of the Lord your God... 4. Remember the Sabbath day and keep it holy… 5. Honor your father and mother… 6. You shall not murder. 7. You shall not commit adultery. 8. You shall not steal. 9. You shall not bear false witness against your neighbor. 10. You shall not covet… The Ten Commandments form the basis of morality and the main principles necessary for the survival of the Jewish people, both religiously and ethically. The Ten Commandments teaches us that worship alone is not sufficient. The first three commandments remind us of God’s presence in our lives. The remaining seven Commandments tell us what is expected of us as members of the People of the Covenant. We are to show our commitment by refraining from stealing, murdering, committing adultery, coveting the possessions of our neighbors; and refraining from false accusations. Judaism guides us not only in our relationships with others, it also requires us to respect ourselves. In the fourth commandment we are taught to refrain one day each week from work and to rest. Shabbat is our reminder to take care of our own physical and mental needs. Perhaps this commandment precedes the last six to serve as a reminder that in order to respect others we must begin by respecting ourselves. Shabbat Shalom, Rabbi Peter C.Rigler UPCOMING ACTIVITIES AT KI Tot Shabbat-- Friday, February 13, Tot Shabbat at 6:00 p.m. in the Chapel. Dinner and crafts to follow in the Rothschild Auditorium. For reservations and pricing information call the Religious School office. Shabbat Evening Service-- Friday, February 13, 8:00 p.m. in the Chapel. Saturday Service—February 14, Torah Study Havurah at 9:00 a.m. in the Library; Shabbat morning service at 10:30 a.m. in the Chapel. Multi-Faith Seniors Brunch—“Building Bridges: Interfaith Relations,” with keynote speaker Sister Joseph Kase—Wednesday, February 18, at 11:00 a.m. at K.I. $5/person for dairy brunch, please bring a non-perishable food contribution for Philabundance. Rhoda Cohen is the coordinator. Co-sponsored by Cheltenham Area Multifaith Council and JCC KI-AJ Seniors Club. Reservations & information: (215) 887-8702. Center City Lunch n’Learn—with Rabbi Sussman at Marc Furman’s office on Thursday, February 19, at noon. Reservations/information: (215) 887-8702. Services in the Week Ahead: Friday, February 20 - Blue Jeans Shabbat at 7:00 p.m. in the Youth Lounge. Shabbat evening service at 8:00 p.m. in the Chapel. Saturday, February 21 - Torah Study Havurah at 9:00 a.m. in the Library; Shabbat morning service at 10:30 a.m. in the Chapel. Rabbi’s Spring Forum—Reform Judaism: A History begins Sunday, February 22 . Yoga—Sundays, February 22 & 29, from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. Open to the congregation. $5/session. Reservations: Religious School (215) 887-8704. Jewish Food Festival—Cooking demonstrations and Jewish food to taste from around the world—Sunday, February 22, 11:30 a.m.—1:30 p.m. in Rothschild Auditorium. $2/person; children under three are free. Sponsored by K.I.’s Outreach Committee. Pages to Pirouettes — The art of storytelling set to the ballet of Don Quixote on Sunday, February 22, at 1:00 p.m. in K/G Auditorium. $5/person before February 16, ($8/person after the 16^th) with an opportunity to join the dancers for an interactive dance following the performance. Information and registration: (215) 887-8704. Bedtime Story—Kathy Goldenberg, Preschool Director, on Wednesday, February 25, 6:00-7:00 p.m. at Barnes & Noble in Jenkintown. Buy books between 5:30 and 8:30 p.m. with voucher (available in Preschool). A portion of the sales will go to the Preschool. Healing Service--Wednesday, February 25 at 6:15 p.m. Book Review—with Rabbi Sussman presented by WRJ/Sisterhood, Thursday, February 26, 7:00 p.m. “The Five People You Meet in Heaven,” by Mitch Albom. Refreshments served; Free for WRJ members, $3 for non-members. RSVP to Joan Kamen, 215-947-5926 Mini-Minyan & Junior Congregation Services—Saturday, February 28 at 9:00 and 10:30 a.m. Preschool Open House & Family Fun Day—Purim themed crafts and activities featuring Andi Joseph, “The Musical Mommy,” on Sunday, February 29, 2-4 p.m. Spread the word if you know anyone interested in Preschool for the summer and next year. For more information call the Preschool at 215-885-2425. Adult Education — Nowhere in Africa, Bella Friesel (discussion leader), Sunday, February 29, at 3:00 p.m. ; “ Josiah,” Rabbi Judah Fish, Monday, March 8, at noon. See Adult Education Brochure for more details Korn Memorial—Shabbat evening service on Friday, March 5, commemorating Rabbi Korn’s 25th Yahrzeit. Special appearances by Cantor Mel Luterman and the U.S. Naval Academy Choir. Babysitting available. Call Rabbinic Office: (215) 887-8702. Purim Brown Bag Dinner, Shpeil and Megillah Reading—Saturday, March 6, at 6:00 p.m. We will provide drinks and dessert, come in costume. During dinner craft your own grogger and make Mishloach Manot (gifts for friends and those in need); Purim Shpeil “Fiddler on the Repaired Roof” at 7:00 p.m. follwed by the Megillah Reading. Purim Carnival—Sunday, March 7. Special Purim Community Time at 10:45 a.m. during Religious School including costume parade. Carnival 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Lunch, games, prizes and much more (including a preschool corner w/games and crafts). Tickets available at the door, 10 for $5 (12 for $5 in advance). Tot Shabbat—Friday, March 12, at 6:00 p.m. Congregational Retreat—weekend at Camp Harlam with Rabbis Sussman and Peter Rigler, from Friday, March 19 to Sunday, March 21. Sponsored by K.I. Brotherhood. Contact Art Silverman for information: (215) 643-8531. Mini-Minyan & Junior Congregation—Saturday, March 26 at 9:00 and 10:30 a.m. Family Shabbat Service—Friday, April 2, at 7:15 p.m. Congregational Seder—sponsored by the K.I. Brotherhood—Tuesday, April 6, promptly at 6:00 p.m.—$45/adult $21/children 14 and under. Watch for more info. Cantor Luterman — January appearance has been rescheduled for Friday, April 23. K.I. Heritage trip to Italy – “Torah, Art and Opera” in Rome, Florence and Venice, July, 2004. For more information, call Fayway Travel at (215) 676-3525. Art Display—Art from Social Action Committee Contest by children in our Religious School is now on display at Barnes & Noble in Jenkintown (window facing Walgreen’s). *Greeting cards benefit Sefer* Project** – Need to send a greeting card? Isabel Hirshberg, a first grader in our religious school, has won the Social Action Art Contest and designed a greeting card, available for $5 in the Administrative Office (Religious School Office on Sunday). Each card purchased represents a donation of one new book to the Sefer (Book) Project, which provides books to children in need. You can also help the Sefer Project by donating new and gently used children’s books. Congregational Trip to Israel—Spring 2004. Interested? Call (215) 887-8702. Preschool Hat & Mitten Drive— Ongoing. Please help support this drive! Drop-off basket in Preschool hallway. Sisterhood Gift Shop – Gift Certificates now available! Gift Shop is open Tuesday, Wednesday and Sunday during Religious School hours and by appointment. Please call Mickie Levin (215) 698-0314 or Joan Kamen (215) 947-5926. K.I. Outreach Committee – Are you part of an interfaith couple? Are you a Jew-by-choice? Are you a Jew-by-birth interested in relearning Jewish traditions? The K.I. Outreach Committee is interested in your participation and/or your input. Contact Sharon Buckingham (215) 885-9429. Celebration Fund – Is there a special occasion occurring in the near future for you or a loved one? A milestone birthday? A special anniversary? Birth of a child or grandchild? Share your happiness with our congregational family. Contributions to K.I.’s Celebration Fund underwrite our beautiful Oneg Shabbat. Contact the Administrative Office, (215) 887-8700, for further details. Shabbat Shalom Tablecloth – Join our growing list of congregants who have already added their names to our beautiful name-embroidered tablecloth. ($25/one-line name). For information, contact Babe Hernes (215) 379-5438 or Doris Parker (215) 886-9267. This E-KI Update can be emailed to you weekly. Email your request to: kim@kenesethisrael.org We are happy to add non-members to this list as well! Note: Announcements for E-KI Must be in to the Rabbi’s office on Tuesday’s by noon.