Congregation Beth El

The “Congregation Blog” page will replace the old Beth El Magazine and the “What’s New” pages.  This will now be the place where we will regularly update information that might be of interest to you, our members, our congregants and/or any of our followers throughout the diaspora and Israel.  Information contained on this page is limited to the types of things that might change on a regular basis, like candle lighting times and special holiday services; updates about special purchases; status of construction or building projects; and information that may or may not be covered on our home page.  One of our regular features is, “From the Chazan” which will contain a short message from Cantor Yitzhak Ben-Moshe, followed by his explanation of the week’s Torah reading, called a “parashat”.  A limited number of archived pages can be found here.  Additionally, we welcome you to bookmark this page and visit often; or drop by our brick and mortar location in Northwest Austin.


From the Chazan

Fri, 21 September 2012
5 Tishrei 5773

This Shabbat between Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur is known as Shabbat Shuvah, from the first words of the haftarah, “Shuvah Yisrael…”-“Return, O Israel….”  The message is of course one of repentance. Though our Tradition maintains that repentance can, and should be done at any time, we are especially mindful of the need to do so now, as the days grow shorter and darkness falls earlier.

In the spirit of the season, let me now ask forgiveness from all in the Beth El family if I have hurt or offended you in any way, whether in word or did, by action or inaction.  May we all forgive each other, and ourselves.  May we all remember the blessings that we all bring to each other’s lives, beginning this New Year of 5773 with a clean slate.  Shabbat Shalom, ug’mar hatimah tovah.  May each of us be sealed for good in the coming year.

 

Cantor Yitzhak Ben-Moshe
8902 Mesa Drive
Austin, TX 78759
(512)897-7646
email


This Week’s Schedule:

Friday night services: 7pm
Saturday morning: 9am
Torah service: 10am
Jr. Congregation: 10am
Hebrew School: Mondays 4pm – 5:30pm
Judaism 101: Sundays 3pm

High Holy Day Schedule:

Shabbat Shuvah

September 21 – Friday, Shabbat Shuvah Evening Services at 7:00 PM
September 22 – Saturday, Shabbat Shuvah Morning Services at 9:00 AM

Yom Kippur:

September 25 – Tuesday, Kol Nidrei at 7:00 PM
September 26 – Wednesday, Yom Kippur Shachrit Service at 9 AM
Yom Kippur Torah Service around 10:15 AM
Mincha at 5:30 PM, Neilah at 6:45 PM

September 29 – Saturday, Shabbat Morning Services at 9:00 AM

Sukkot:

September 30 – Sunday, Erev Sukkot Services at 6:30 PM
Potluck Dinner in Sukkah following Services

 

CBE News

Our Judaism 101 class is on Sundays at 3pm.  For those interested in Judaism with a view to converting to Judaism E-mail us for more information.

Memorial Plaques – If you would like to order a plaque for departed family members or friends, or to sponsor any for congregants who wish to order but may not have the resources, please contact Iris.  The cost is $100 and it will be a permanent memorial outside our sanctuary. (If you would like a plaque but cannot afford it, also contact Iris).

 

Community News:

To register or sign up for the following events, please contact Tammy Kantor at (512)735-8086 or  tammy.kantor@shalomaustin.org

Bridging the Gap: Intergenerational Art Program
Starts September 19, meets once a month during fall and spring with a community art show on May 22, 2013
Cost for entire workshop: $20 JCC Members; $25 Non-members
Classes Meet: 9/19, 10/17, 11/28, 12/19, 1/30, 2/20, 3/20& 4/17 at 9:45am
Sign up now!

Simcha Reader’s Theatre
Tuesdays, 9/4 – 11/27
1:30 – 3pm, Community Hall Room 150D
This 10-week Reader’s Theatre workshop will introduce participants to some of the many different aspects of senior theatre such as drama, improvisation and storytelling all in a non-threatening environment. Led by actors Sue Bilich and Dianna Dorman.
Cost for entire workshop: $20 JCC Members; $25 Non-members
Sign up now!

Candle Lighting

  • Candle lighting: 7:10pm on Friday, 21 September 2012
  • This week’s Torah portion is Vayeileh
  • Havdalah: 8:39pm on Saturday, 22 September 2012